Darby Creek Church Sermons

In this passage we learn that the church should demonstrate its value for the ministry of the Word and the glory of God by honoring, protecting, rebuking, and carefully appointing elders.

This week delve into chapter 5 of 1 Timothy. Paul gives Timothy instructions on how to care for and honor those in the family of God. As we examine this passage, we will learn principles that apply to our church context today.This week delve into chapter 5 of 1 Timothy. Paul gives Timothy instructions on how to care for and honor those in the family of God. As we examine this passage, we will learn principles that apply to our church context today.

In our passage today (1 Timothy 4:11-16) Paul gives pastors and church leaders a framework for ministry effectiveness. This is the second part of a two-part message.

In our passage today (1 Timothy 4:11-16) Paul gives pastors and church leaders a framework for ministry effectiveness.In our passage today (1 Timothy 4:11-16) Paul gives pastors and church leaders a framework for ministry effectiveness.

This week we examine Paul's instructions on what young pastor Timothy is to focus on regarding his ministry. From this we can see what pastors today need to be careful to do so they can be faithful ministers of Christ Jesus.This week we examine Paul's instructions on what young pastor Timothy is to focus on regarding his ministry. From this we can see what pastors today need to be careful to do so they can be faithful ministers of Christ Jesus.

Some teachings sound like they would make us more holy and more godly if we followed them. However, when we have a good handle on the truth of God's Word, we can discern whether these teachings are really from God or if they have their root in the “father of lies (Satan)”. Join us this week as we study 1 Timothy 4:1-5.Some teachings sound like they would make us more holy and more godly if we followed them. However, when we have a good handle on the truth of God's Word, we can discern whether these teachings are really from God or if they have their root in the “father of lies (Satan)”. Join us this week as we study 1 Timothy 4:1-5.

In our Bible passage today (1 Timothy 3:14-16), Paul tells us that the church has been given a commission to carry out and a confession of truth to hold to. It is vital that we are faithful to these.

In our next section of Scripture in 1 Timothy 3, Paul instructs the church on the character qualities for deacons. We will also explore how deacons function in the body of Christ.

Many today think people are, for the most part, generally “good.” The Bible disagrees with this idea. Psalm 14:3 clearly states of mankind that “together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one,” and Romans 3:23 states “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” In order to have a relationship with God, we must recognize the sin in our life, confess it, repent, and turn to Christ for our salvation. This week we will study Psalm 51 as the example of what true confession looks like.

Guest speaker, Pastor Terry Lewis, shares with our congregation the importance of having three key kinds of relationships in our lives.

When selecting leaders for the churches, the Apostle Paul laid out the important qualities that ought to characterize these men. As members of a local church, we must be careful to appoint qualified men to the office of Elder / Pastor / Overseer.

This message is the last one on 2 Timothy 2:11-15. We will cover verse 15 and the response to several common objections to this passage.

This message continues going verse by verse in 1 Timothy 2:11-15 to discover God's good design for men and women in the church. Part 1 of this was recorded on Sunday, August 10 if you want to listen to that first.

This section of 1 Timothy takes us into how God has designed men and women to function within the church, the household of God. Though God's Word here is not “in step” with our western culture, it is important we see these instructions to the church are timeless and according to God's good design for us.

In 1 Timothy 1:18-20, Paul tells Timothy how to stay the course and not end up with his faith shipwrecked along the way like some have. There is much for us all to learn from Paul's instructions here!

Message from Greg Burlile on June 8, 2025

As Jesus shares a Passover meal with His disciples, a betrayal is in the works. Join us this Sunday at 10:30am as we study Luke 22:1-23.

We come to a passage in Luke chapter 21 that causes us to dig in and put on our "thinking caps” when the disciples ask Jesus when all the things are going to happen that Jesus prophetically speaks about. Will they happen at the end of time? Did they already happen? Or is it a combination?

In Luke 20:41 – 21:4, once again Jesus has some challenging words for the religious leaders. He asks them a theological question about one of their beliefs about the Messiah for which they don't know the answer. Jesus also contrasts the prideful, showy nature of the Scribes and contrasts it with the humble, quiet faithfulness of a widow.

Some of the religious leaders mistakenly believed there would be no resurrection of the dead. In our Scripture passage this week (Luke 20:27-40), Jesus set them straight about this and leaves them speechless!

In our Scripture passage this week (Luke 20:1-26), Jesus' authority is questioned and it creates quite a stir!

Annual Review and Vision Meeting

As we start our journey through the last section of the gospel of Luke, we find Jesus entering Jerusalem. This triumphal entry as a King is also mixed with Jesus weeping over Jerusalem because His own people will reject Him and have Him crucified.

Chapter 4 of the book of Malachi contains the closing words of the Old Testament. These closing words give us some insight into the Day of the Lord and into the future of the wicked and the righteous.

In our study of Malachi, we come to God's call to His people to repent and return to Him. The people of God are challenged to watch their words, which God claims are hard against Him. Is our heart aligned with His?

In our study of Malachi we come to God's call to His people to repent and return to Him. The people of God are challenged by God to obey Him and return to giving their full tithe back to the Lord.

In our passage (Malachi 2:17-3:5) the people of God, while suffering from half-heartedness and lax worship, are accusing God of approving of evil! They cry out to God and demand that justice be done. God's response is that justice and judgment are coming…not only for the evil doer but for the people of God.

In Malachi's day, the people of God were not only disrespecting God's commands regarding worship but they also were disregarding His instructions regarding marriage. In our passage today, God calls His people to respect and keep their marriage vows.

Description: In Malachi's day, the people and priests of God had grown lax and half-hearted in their worship and walk with God. What is worship that is acceptable to God? What is at the heart of it? Our study this week will point us to the answer.

In the Book of Malachi, God calls His people back to Himself. They were questioning God's love for them because of their circumstances. Their worship had grown cold and they were going through the motions. In the opening verses God reminds His people how He has loved them.

In John chapter ten Jesus describes Himself as the good shepherd. How is Jesus the good shepherd? What does that mean for us here and now? Join us this Sunday @ 10:30am ET as we continue our Unwrapping the Names of Jesus message series!

In the Book of Revelation, Jesus says He is the Alpha and Omega. What does this mean and how does it relate to us? Join us Sunday at 10:30a as we continue unwrapping the names of Jesus and learn more about what it means to walk in relationship with Him each day.

This second Sunday of Advent we are looking at Jesus as the Word of God and what that title means for us now.

This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent and the first of our new message series "Unwrapping the Names of Jesus". Each Sunday during Advent we will look at Bible passages that point us to one of the names used to describe Jesus our Savior. This week we will examine passages that tells us that Jesus is the light of the world.

God calls believers to live a lifestyle of giving thanks and to have an attitude of gratitude. This message will give us some practical ways to move beyond giving thanks on just one day in November.

Our final metaphor we will explore for the church of God is the church as the family of God. When we are born again, we are adopted into the family of God. What does this mean for us as a local church? What does this mean for us as individuals in this diverse group of believers? We will explore what God's Word has to say about this and more related to the church as the family of God.

Our scripture passage for this week is Ephesians 2:19-22. Here Paul describes the church as a temple that has a foundation, a cornerstone, and that believers are being joined together to make this temple of God.

In 1 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul describes the church as the body of Christ. He uses this metaphor for a specific purpose in addressing some of the issues that the church was facing. In our study this week on Metaphors for the Church, we will examine Paul's use of this metaphor and how it applies to us today.

Join us for our new message series where we will cover some of the biblical metaphors used for the church. We are starting off with the church as the bride of Christ. What does this mean and how should it impact our view of the church and our own lives as members of the church?

We all stumble at times when we are running the Christian race. How can we get back up after we stumble? This Sunday we will be examining a passage where one of the disciples failed and how Jesus responded.

If you are running in a 5K race, you need to watch out for obstacles in the road along the way so that they won't hinder you from finishing well. The same is true in the race each Christian runs. There are common obstacles the enemy throws in our path that we must be aware of and guard against. Join us in the second message in our series “Finishing Well”.

Hebrews chapters 11 and 12 have much to say to us regarding living the Christian life. Join us for the first message our new series "Finishing Well".

As Jesus was approaching Jerusalem, He told a story to communicate to His followers that the Kingdom of God would be coming in its fullness at a later time and that He expected them to do Kingdom work until He returns.

Luke chapter nineteen begins with a tax collector's life changing visit with Jesus. This message aims to unpack what we can take away from this story.

Jesus tells His disciples once again that He must suffer and die. They don't understand why the Messiah must first suffer. Yet, Jesus continues to preach the Kingdom and heal a man who cries out to Him for mercy.

When Jesus interacted with the Rich Young Ruler in Luke chapter 18, He knew exactly what was holding him back from receiving eternal life. Jesus knows our hearts. He is intimately acquainted with every aspect of our lives. He is aware of the idols we hold onto that are preventing us from entering the Kingdom of God.

This week Jesus tells a story that illustrates what kind of attitude is necessary for entering the Kingdom of God.

Have you wondered when the Kingdom of God will come? The Jews in Jesus' day thought about this often. Join us this Sunday as we will see how Jesus responds to the question, “When will the Kingdom of God come?”

This week Pastor Terry Lewis from Grace Point Church in Lewis Center, OH will teach through Luke 18:1-8. This passage is known as the parable of the persistent widow.

Our passage of Scripture this week brings us to an incredible healing story with a twist! Why did only one leper return when ten were healed? What's the significance of this? Join us this Sunday and find out importance of this passage.

This week has been our VBS (Vacation Bible School) week at Darby Creek Church. Our theme this year was "The Great Jungle Journey". This week's Sunday worship service will incorporate some songs from VBS and a message from Nick Higgins that focuses on Bible truths learned at our VBS. There will be something for adults and kids to take away from this message!