First Christian Church Sermons

Gathered: Communion Text: Mark 14:22-25 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Statements from Jesus as he established communion for the Church: I. This is my body. II. This do in my remembrance. III. This is my blood. (1 Corinthians 11:28-29) IV. I drink it new int he Kingdom of God. (Isaiah 25:6-8)

Gathered: Joyful Giving Text: Acts 2:44-47 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts God creates within us a joy for giving. I. We have all things in common through Jesus. II. We are made generous in our giving. III. We give praise through joyful giving.

Gathered: Powerful Church Text: Acts 2:42-47 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts God works powerfully through His church. I. God works powerfully in His church today. II. God's power does not need to be forced or imagined. III. God will work though those who trust Him and act.

Death to Life Text: Acts 2:4-41 Speaker: Matthew Johnson I. Death to Life is our Mission. II. Death to Life is our Message. Conclusion: Is He your Lord and Christ?

Royal Parade (Triumphal Entry) Text: John 12:12-19 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Jesus is recognized as King yet not understood. I. Celebration erupts as Jesus enters the city. II. He may not be the King you desire. III. He is the King that you need.

Grateful Text: Luke 17:11-19 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Jesus came to serve people. I. No one is turned away who calls on Jesus. II. Jesus reaches outsiders. III. The appropriate response to Jesus is faith and gratitude.

Lazarus Text: John 11 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Jesus action and words draws Him closer to the cross. I. Through the tragedy of death Jesus will be glorified. (vs. 4) II. Jesus goes beyond our own expectations. (vs. 21, 32, 27) III. Jesus has authority over death. (vs. 33-35) IV. Evil looks to end what is good.

Incomparable: Every Day Commitment Text: Colossians 4:2-6 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Every day we walk in Jesus. I. Be devoted to prayer. II. Actively live grace among unbelievers.

Incomparable: Devoted / Disciplined Text: Colossians 3:18-25 Speaker: Jonah Stiltner I. Submission to each other mimics our submission to Jesus as His bride, the church. II. Live differently than the world. III. The Lord is the focus. Honor Him as your master.

Incomparable: Transformed Text: Colossians 3:12-17 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Through Christ we are transformed. I. We put on Christ. II. We put Christ within. III. Live everyday in Jesus name.

Incomparable: Living Dead Text: Colossians 3:1-4 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Those who belong to Jesus have died with Him. I. We are now dead to the things of this world. (vs. 5-6) II. Our past life must be put away. (vs. 7-8) III. We are no longer involved in deception or division. (vs. 9-11)

Incomparable: Disqualified Text: Colossians 2:16-23 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Beware of being disqualified from the salvation given through Jesus. I. Don't let anyone judge you over manufactured religion. II. Don't remove yourself from Jesus. III. Don't submit to lists of regulations.

Incomparable: Jesus Only Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Colossians 2:6-15 There is no other message but Jesus. I. Don't be captured by deceitful teaching. II. Security and assurance is only through Jesus. III. Jesus has disarmed the rulers and authorities through the cross.

Incomparable: Blood, Sweat, and Tears Speaker: Ronnie Roberts The very identity of Jesus transforms those who believe. I. Paul was driven to make the word of God fully know. II. Paul's ambition was that every Christian comes to maturity in Christ.

Incomparable: Absolute Redeemer Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Colossians 1:13-23 Jesus Christ is the one and only redeemer. I. He is the firstborn of all creation. II. He is the firstborn from the dead. III. He has delivered us from the domain of darkness.

Incomparable: Fashioned Speaker: Ronnie Roberts We are dependent on God's merciful work. I. We thank God for what is accomplished through the gospel message. II. We pray for God's ongoing work within us. (vs. 9-12) A. Be filled with the knowledge of His will. B. Being strengthened with all power.

In God We Trust: Empowered Speaker: Ronnie Roberts We need to pray for God's empowerment. I. That you would be strengthened with power through His Spirit. II. That you would comprehend the depths of Christ's love. III. That you would be filled with all the fullness of God.

In God We Trust: God's Provision Speaker: Ronnie Roberts We must trust God to provide for all our needs. I. Placing our trust in God leads to contentment. II. Being content is key to having a generous heart. III. Our greatest need is to trust God.

In God We Trust: Direction Speaker: Ronnie Roberts What does God want me to do? I. God wants me to acknowledge Him. (Romans 1:21; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) II. God wants me to represent Him in this world. (Romans 8:29) III. God wants me to serve Him. (Ephesians 2:8-10)

Squirrel Control (Focused Attention on God) Speaker: Ronnie Roberts I. Life is full of squirrels. II. We need to control the squirrels. A. Load the shotgun. B. Set the traps.

With Us: Church - A People for God Speaker: Ronnie Roberts I. The Old Testament reveals God's imperfect Kingdom in need of a perfect King. Deuteronomy 6:5 Hosea 6:6, 12:6 Micah 8:6 II. The Gospels tell of the coming King who will reign perfectly. Ephesians 1:20-21 III. The Church is assembling of God's Kingdom people.

With Us: The Promised Helper Speaker: Jonah Stiltner Text: John 16:4-15 I. The Holy Spirit is His own person, begotten from the Father. II. Because Jesus came, we identify with the Holy Spirit as the church. III. Salvation/Regeneration is solidified only through the Holy Spirit.

With Us: Super Hero Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Isaiah 9:6-7 Jesus is the greatest super hero of all time. I. Jesus rescues humanity. II. Jesus restores true and lasting peace. III. Jesus will return victorious.

With Us: Immanuel Promised Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Matthew 1:18-25 God's gift to us is His presence through Jesus. I. God desires unity with His creation. II. Humanity fails to unite with God. III. As promised God sends Jesus to be Immanuel, God with us.

Measured: Hope Beyond Judgment Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 9:1 There is hope beyond God's devastating Judgment. I. God will raise up a Notional for Himself. (Amos 9:11-12) II. God will recreate productivity and abundance. (Amos 9:13-15) III. God will restore our walk with Him.

Measured: The End Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 7:7-9, 8:1-3 The End is near and it won't be good for those unprepared. I. The defiant don't want to talk about the end. (Amos 7:12-13, 2 Timothy 4:2-4) II. The worst to come is the absolute absence of God. (Amos 8:11-12)

Measured: Intercession Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 7:1-6 We must be actively praying for the lost. I. God will hear and consider our requests we make on behalf of the lost. II. Those who intercede care deeply for the ones they are praying for. III. Those who intercede do so to make a difference.

Measured: Day of the Lord Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 5:18-20 We must be prepared for the final day of the Lord. I. We cannot be ignorant for that coming day. II. Our worship should reflect God's great ending. (vs. 21-23) III. The one who endures will be saved. (Matthew 24:4-14)

Measured: Seek God and Live Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 5 God's impending Judgment brings grief. Reasons for Lamenting: I. God's Judgment brings destruction. (vs. 1-3) II. Out of the many only a remnant will remain. (vs. 4-6, 15) III. Sinfulness leads to grieving. (vs. 10-13)

Measured: Downfall Part 2 Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 4:4-13 Build a right relationship with God. Warnings: I. Worship must not be self serving. II. We must not ignore God's discipline. III. Prepare to meet God.

Measured: Downfall Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 3:9-15 Be very careful where you place your trust. I. Do not be driven by wealth. II. Do not trust in worldly defenses. III. Do not place your dependence on religious activity.

Measured: Should We Be Afraid? Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 3:1-8 I. Nations fail because God wills it. II. God has revealed coming destruction. III. Yes, we have reason to be fearful. Fear requires a humble response.

Measured: Failed Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 2:6-16 Greater revelation means greater responsibility. Warning to God's people: I. We must not fail in being grateful to God. II. We must not fail in honoring God. III. We must not fail in representing God to the world.

Measured: Judgment Over the Enemy Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 1:3-8 God will judge our enemy. I. We can be assured that God will judge our enemies. II. His punishment will fit the offense. III. His judgment is righteous.

Measured: God Roars Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Amos 1:1-2 I. God chooses regular people to deliver His message. II. God does what He says. III. God continues to control every aspect of this world. IV. God reveals himself to humankind.

Taking Root: Living Gospel Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Acts 28 Be active in the spread of the gospel. I. Hardships often set the stage to spread the gospel. II. Today we join Paul in the spread of the gospel. III. The gospel will be received or rejected, our job is to deliver. (vs. 23-28)

Walk in Wisdom Speaker: Matthew Johnson Text: James 1:5-8, 3:13-18 God desires us to walk in wisdom. - Knowledge does not equal wisdom - Wisdom comes from God

Taking Root: Shipwrecked Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Acts 27 Strength in the midst of the storm I. Be agents of hope. (27:21-25) II. Act with wisdom. (27:9-10, 30-31) III. Openly acknowledge God. (27:35)

Taking Root: Guilty for Believing Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Acts 26:1-18 We want to be found guilty of believing in the resurrection of Jesus. I. God's promise gives us hope. (26:4-7) II. It is through Jesus' resurrection we have confidence in the fulfillment of God's promises. (26:8-15) III. If we believe Jesus lives we will share the news. (26:16-18)

Taking Root: Not Guilty Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Acts 24:11-21 We may face condemnation from the world as long as we are found guiltless before God. I. We must not stir up trouble. (1 Peter 2:12) II. We are to pursue a clear conscience before God. III. Look to do good and seek peace.

Taking Root: Sheep among Wolves Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Matthew 10:16-18 We are to Represent Jesus in this adverse world. Jesus honoring conduct: 1. Be Wise (Acts 22:25-26:9) 2. Be Innocent (Acts 23:1-5) 3. Be Shrewd (Acts 23:-6-7) 4. Be Confident (Acts 23:11)

Walk by the Spirit: Self-Control Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Galatians 5:22-23 The problem with self-control is we cannot control ourselves. I. From the beginning humanity has failed to be in control. II. God gave His people the law to control themselves yet it only uncovered their sinfulness. III. Philosophers made self-control their focus and it falls short of fulfillment. IV. Only through the transforming work of Jesus can we find control over self. (Romans 6:4; 8:10-11)