Littleton Church

Sermon title: What's Next!? Esther: Faith to Risk for God's PurposeScripture: Esther 4:12-17; Esther 8 Series Big Idea: Faith isn't just for the destination, it's forged in the transitions. God meets us, grows us, and uses us in every season of change. Sermon Big Idea: Courage in the face of uncertainty. Bottom Line: Faith means risking comfort and safety to step into God's bigger story.

Sermon Title: What's Next!?Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 Series Idea: After the resurrection, Jesus doesn't leave His followers in uncertainty-He gives them a new purpose, a clear mission, and the promise of His presence. When we ask “What's next?” after encountering the risen Christ, the answer is a life of faith, obedience, and disciple-making, empowered by the authority and companionship of Jesus. Bottom Line: Following the risen Jesus means stepping out in faith and helping others do the same.

Series: The Road to Resurrection: FOLLOWSermon Title: He is Risen!Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 Series Idea: The empty tomb is proof of God's victory over sin and death, offering hope and new life to all who believe. Bottom Line: "He is risen" tells us that God has the final word. And that word is life.

Series: The Road to Resurrection: FOLLOWSermon Title: The CrossScripture: Matthew 27:27-56 Series Idea: The cross of Jesus Christ reveals the depth of God's love and the cost of our salvation, calling us to respond with gratitude and surrender.Bottom Line: The cross shows us the depth of Jesus' love and calls us to surrender our lives to Him.

Series: The Road to Resurrection: FOLLOWSermon Title: The Last SupperScripture: Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30 Series Idea: The Last Supper redefines God's covenant through radical hospitality, transforming a Passover meal into a sacred invitation where Jesus offers His body and blood as the ultimate sacrifice for sin.Bottom Line: You're invited to the table, not for what you've done, but for what Jesus has done. Now go, make room for Judas.

Series: The Road to Resurrection: FOLLOWSermon Title: The Judgment of the NationsScripture: Matthew 25:31-46 Series Idea: True discipleship is revealed in how we welcome Christ by serving and showing hospitality to “the least of these.” Bottom Line: When we welcome others, we welcome Christ into our lives.

Series: The Road to Resurrection: FOLLOWSermon Title: The Greatest CommandmentScripture: Matthew 22:34-40 Series Idea: The foundation of a life that honors God is love, loving Him with all our heart, soul, and mind, and loving others as ourselves.Bottom Line: Love God. Love people. It's the heart of our faith.

Series: The Road to Resurrection: FOLLOWSermon Title: The Rejected CornerstoneScripture: Matthew 21:33-46 Series Idea: God's patience invites our repentance; His justice demands our response.Bottom Line: How we respond to Jesus determines whether He becomes our foundation or stumbling block.

Series: The Road to Resurrection: FOLLOWSermon Title: The Parable of the Two SonsScripture: Matthew 21:28-32 Series Idea: True obedience is not measured by promises made; it's measured by promises kept. Bottom Line: God desires actions that match our words.

Series: The Road to Resurrection: FOLLOWSermon Title: Cleansing the TempleScripture: Matthew 21:12-17 Series Idea: Jesus cleanses what is corrupt to restore true worship centered on Him. Bottom Line: Jesus cleanses what is corrupt to restore true worship centered on Him.

Series: The Road to Resurrection: FOLLOWSermon Title: The King Comes to SaveScripture: Matthew 21:1-11 Sermon Idea: Jesus is the humble King who comes to save, not through conquest, but through sacrifice.Bottom Line: Jesus invites us to follow Him as the King who saves us by laying down His life.

Series: Light for Our PathSermon Title: Jesus: The Light for our JourneyScripture: Luke 24:13-35 Theme Verse: Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 (NLT) Sermon Idea: Jesus is the light who guides us on our spiritual journey, illuminating our path from confusion and despair to understanding and hope through His presence, Word, and fellowship. Bottom Line: Jesus is the light who walks with us, reveals truth, and leads us to hope and purpose.

Series: Light for Our PathSermon Title: Trusting God as Our GuideScripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 Theme Verse: Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 (NLT) Series Idea: Trusting in God wholeheartedly leads to clarity, direction, and peace in our lives.  Bottom Line: When we trust God above ourselves, He guides us toward His will.

Series: Light for Our PathSermon Title: Walking in the Light of FellowshipScripture: 1 John 1:5-7  Theme Verse: Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 (NLT) Sermon Idea: The Lord is my light and my salvation—   so why should I be afraid? Bottom Line: Walking in the light means being honest about our sin, confessing it, and experiencing God's forgiveness and healing.

Series: Light for Our PathSermon Title: Fearless in His LightScripture: Psalm 27:1-3 Theme Verse: Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 (NLT) Sermon Idea: The Lord is my light and my salvation—   so why should I be afraid? Bottom Line: God's light and salvation gives us courage and strength in the face of our challenges.

Series: Light for Our PathSermon Title: Let there be Light in the DarknessScripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6; Genesis 1:3  Theme Verse: Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 (NLT) Bottom Line: Let there be Light in the Darkness

Series: Light for Our PathSermon Title: Day and NightScripture: Exodus 13:20-22 Theme Verse: Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 (NLT) Bottom Line: God is with us day and night. 

Series: Light for Our PathSermon Title: Light for Our PathScripture: Psalm 119:105; John 1:1,14Theme Verse: Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 (NLT)Bottom Line: God's Word gives light to our journey, guiding us through change.

Series: Heaven Came DownSermon Title: The GiftScripture: John 3:16-17Series Theme Verse: John 3:13 (NLT) No one has ever gone to heaven and returned. But the Son of Man has come down from heaven.Bottom Line: God's greatest gift is His love made flesh.

Series: Heaven Came DownSermon Title: The Purpose of Christ's ArrivalScripture: Luke 19:10 Series Theme Verse: John 3:13 (NLT) No one has ever gone to heaven and returned. But the Son of Man has come down from heaven. Bottom Line: Jesus came to seek and save the lost.

Series: Heaven Came DownSermon Title: Heaven Came Way DownScripture: Philippians 2:5-8 Series Theme Verse: John 3:13 (NLT) No one has ever gone to heaven and returned. But the Son of Man has come down from heaven. Bottom Line: In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.

Series: Heaven Came DownSermon Title: Light Breaking Through DarknessScripture: John 1:1-5 Series Theme Verse: John 3:13 (NLT) No one has ever gone to heaven and returned. But the Son of Man has come down from heaven. Sermon Idea: In the Advent season, we celebrate the arrival of Jesus, the Word made flesh, who brings light into our darkness and offers us a transformative relationship with God. This light not only dispels despair but also calls us to reflect that light in our lives, fostering genuine connections with others. Bottom Line: Let us accept the light of Christ that breaks through our darkness and share that light with those around us.

Series: Heaven Came DownSermon Title: Heaven Came DownScripture: John 3:13 Sermon Idea: Heaven came down to earth in the person of Jesus Christ, offering us a transformative encounter with God. Through Jesus, we are invited to experience a spiritual rebirth that goes beyond religious knowledge or heritage, enabling us to enter God's kingdom and receive eternal life. Bottom Line: Heaven came down so you can have a new birth.

Series Title: FOLLOWSermon Title: Returning to Give ThanksScripture: Luke 17:11-19 Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.  Sermon Idea: God's grace extends to all people, even those marginalized by society. Gratitude is not just a polite gesture, but a transformative response that reveals true faith and opens the door to deeper spiritual healing. Bottom Line: Your thanksgiving is more than a "thank you" - it's a declaration of faith that connects you directly to God's transformative power.

Series Title: FOLLOWSermon Title: Jesus Heals Two Blind MenScripture: Matthew 20:29-34 Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.  Sermon Idea: Jesus, even on His way to the cross, stopped to show compassion and heal those in need. His example challenges us to be attentive to the cries for help around us and to respond with service and compassion. When our eyes are opened, we follow Jesus.Bottom Line: Open your eyes.

Series Title: FOLLOWSermon Title: To Drink from the CupScripture: Matthew 20:20-28 Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.  Sermon Idea: Jesus came to serve and not be served Bottom Line: Be the first to serve.

Sermon Title: Invitations from God In a Politically Charged WorldScripture: Luke 6:27-36 Sermon Idea: As we navigate the complex and often contentious political landscape of our time, let's embrace these two invitations from God: to rest in His sovereignty and to love our enemies. Bottom Line: Trust in God and embrace Jesus' invitation to love.   

Series Title: FOLLOWSermon Title: The Parable of the Workers in the VineyardScripture: Matthew 20:1-16 Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.  Sermon Idea: So the last will be first, and the first will be last.Bottom Line: In God's kingdom, it's not about fairness—it's about His overwhelming generosity, where the last will be first and the first will be last.

Series Title: FOLLOWSermon Title: The Rich and the Kingdom of GodScripture: Matthew 19:16-30 Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.  Sermon Idea: So, who then can be saved? The answer is both humbling and liberating: anyone who relies wholly on God. Salvation is not achieved through our own efforts or merits, but through God's grace and power. Bottom Line: Salvation is not achieved through our own efforts or merits, but through God's grace and power.

Series Title: FOLLOWSermon Title: Have Mercy - ForgiveScripture: Matthew 18:21-35 Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.  Sermon Idea: The big idea of this sermon is that true forgiveness is a reflection of the immense mercy we have received from God, and it requires us to forgive others without keeping count. Bottom Line: Forgive without keeping count.

Series Title: FOLLOWSermon Title: The Greatness of HumilityScripture: Matthew 18:1-10 Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.  Sermon Idea: Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. Bottom Line: True greatness in God's kingdom is found in humility and service, as we learn to embrace childlike dependence on God and care for those who are vulnerable.

Series Title: FOLLOWSermon Title: Mustard Seed FaithScripture: Matthew 17:14-21 Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.  Bottom Line: You don't need more faith. You need focused faith.

Series Title: FOLLOWSermon Title: Listen to HimScripture: Matthew 17:1-8Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people. Bottom Line: Listen to Jesus.

Series Title: FOLLOWSermon Title: Take Up Your CrossScripture: Matthew 16:21-28 Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people. Bottom Line: Being a follower of Jesus means that: We must follow in the way Jesus has chosen that we follow.

Sermon Title: One Purpose, One Foundation Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:4-11Sermon Idea: Through service, we grow the church on the foundation of Christ.Bottom Line: God grows the church through Christ-rooted service. 

Series Title: FOLLOWSermon Title: Peter Confesses Jesus as the ChristScripture: Matthew 16:13-20 Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.  Bottom Line: “But what about you? Who do you say I am?”

Series Title: FOLLOWSermon Title: Jesus Feeds the Four ThousandScripture: Matthew 15:29-39; Proverbs 19:21; Mark 7:31-37Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people. Bottom Line: Obeying the Father means that we cannot control his ministry or narrow his mission.

Series Title: FOLLOWSermon Title: The Faith of a Gentile WomanScripture: Matthew 15:21-28; Matthew 10:5-8; Acts 1:8; Matthew 7:6; Matthew 11:28-30Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people. 

Series Title: FOLLOWSermon Title: What Pollutes Your LifeScripture: Matthew 15:1-20Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.

Series Title: FOLLOWSermon Title: Jesus Feeds the Five ThousandScripture: Matthew 14:13-21Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people. 

Series: FOLLOWSermon Title: The Parable of the NetScripture: Matthew 13:47-52

Series Title: FOLLOWSermon Title: The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the PearlScripture: Matthew 13:44-46; Luke 17:20; Matthew 7:13-14Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.

Series Title: FOLLOWSermon Title: The Faith of The CenturionScripture: Matthew 8:5-13Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.Bottom Line: Jesus is amazed at amazing faith.

Series Title: FOLLOWSermon Title: Digging Up Joy with JesusScripture: Matthew 25:14-30Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.