Concord United Sermons

They are a Good Christian | Rev. Wil Cantrell

Being a Christian is far more than good moral values.  Christianity is believing in and following Jesus Christ.  We follow Jesus not merely as an act of moral rightness, but as someone who believes, has faith, and takes actions to imitate the actions of Jesus.

Scripture - John 14:5-7

They are a Good Christian | Rev. Brooke Hartman

Being a Christian is far more than good moral values.  Christianity is believing in and following Jesus Christ.  We follow Jesus not merely as an act of moral rightness, but as someone who believes, has faith, and takes actions to imitate the actions of Jesus. 

Scripture - John 14:5-7

They Are Better Off | Rev. Brooke Hartman

We often find ourselves trying to find the words to support a loved one who is experiencing grief.  We try to find the words, such as, “At least they are in a better place,” or “You should be happy they lived a long life.”  We want to fill the void and explain the unexplainable.  Grief is woven throughout the story of the Bible.  There is loss throughout and grieving is part of living.  We find a pattern of how to respond to grief in the Psalms of Lament.  As the psalmists acknowledge God, lament what is lost, petition for help, commit to trust God, and give praise to God. 

Scripture - Psalm 42

They Are Better Off | Rev. Wil Cantrell

We often find ourselves trying to find the words to support a loved one who is experiencing grief.  We try to find the words, such as, “At least they are in a better place,” or “You should be happy they lived a long life.”  We want to fill the void and explain the unexplainable.  Grief is woven throughout the story of the Bible.  There is loss throughout and grieving is part of living.  We find a pattern of how to respond to grief in the Psalms of Lament.  As the psalmists acknowledge God, lament what is lost, petition for help, commit to trust God, and give praise to God.

Scripture - Psalm 42

Everything Happens for a Reason | Rev. Wil Cantrell

We often hear the saying, “Everything happens for a reason”.  These words we hear often when someone is suffering.  We try to explain or give reason to the suffering.  The all-encompassing “everything happens for a reason” is the answer. There are issues with this statement:  it takes personal responsibility out of the equation and makes God responsible for everyone’s actions.  At the heart of this statement is our belief about God’s sovereignty and the role we play in our decisions. 

 Scripture - Deuteronomy 30:19-20a

Everything Happens for a Reason | Rev. Brooke Hartman

We often hear the saying, “Everything happens for a reason”.  These words we hear often when someone is suffering.  We try to explain or give reason to the suffering.  The all-encompassing “everything happens for a reason” is the answer. There are issues with this statement:  it takes personal responsibility out of the equation and makes God responsible for everyone’s actions.  At the heart of this statement is our belief about God’s sovereignty and the role we play in our decisions. 

 Scripture - Deuteronomy 30:19-20a

God Doesn’t Give Us More Than We Can Handle | Rev. Wil Cantrell

Life is hard.  There are challenges.  We seek to comfort and help each other.  An often-spoken saying in such times is that “God doesn’t give us more than we can handle.”  No, scripture does not say that God will not give us more than we can handle, yet Jesus speaks to trouble in the world and how we can overcome it.  

Scripture - John 16:29-33

God Doesn’t Give Us More Than We Can Handle | Rev. Brooke Hartman

Life is hard.  There are challenges.  We seek to comfort and help each other.  An often-spoken saying in such times is that “God doesn’t give us more than we can handle.”  No, scripture does not say that God will not give us more than we can handle, yet Jesus speaks to trouble in the world and how we can overcome it.  

Scripture - John 16:29-33

That I May Serve - LeighAnna Colgrove

Missions Sunday

Scripture - Mark 10: 35-45 NIV

That I May Serve - Jane Currin

Missions Sunday

Scripture - Mark 10:35-45 NIV