Do you remember the “new math” that was introduced in schools several years ago? I vaguely recall it being launched and my memory was jogged as I prepared for this message. The “new math” was basically an experimental form of arithmetic and it was very confusing, especially for the parents who were trying to help […]
Sermons by Mark Adams
The Atrocious Mathematics of Grace
| Series: -- | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: January 15, 2006 | Scripture Reference: Matthew 20:1-16 |
How To Know If You Are Growing Spiritually
| Series: -- | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: January 8, 2006 | Scripture Reference: Ephesians 4:11-16 |
Ephesians 4: 11 – It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 – to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 – until we all reach unity […]
It’s a Story of the Difference Jesus Makes
| Series: The Chronicles of Christmas | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: December 25, 2005 | Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 5:17 |
p>2 Corinthians 5:17: If anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! This is the Word of the Lord…Thanks be to God. One thing that stands out to me about C. S. Lewis’ book, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is the way Narnia changed […]
It’s a Story of Love
| Series: The Chronicles of Christmas | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: December 24, 2005 | Scripture Reference: John 3:16 |
If you’ve worshiped with us for the past month or so, then you know that this Advent we’ve been using C. S. Lewis’ little book, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to frame our messages. Since we’ve been talking so much about C. S. Lewis’ book, I thought it would be good for us […]
It’s a Story of Sacrifice
| Series: The Chronicles of Christmas | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: December 18, 2005 | Scripture Reference: Romans 3:23-25; 5:6-8 |
If you’re visiting with us today let me get you up to speed by telling you that this year I’m basing my advent messages on the Scriptural truths that are contained in C. S. Lewis’ best-selling book, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. There are two reasons for this particular preaching slant. First, this […]
It’s a Story of Sin
| Series: The Chronicles of Christmas | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: December 11, 2005 | Scripture Reference: Genesis 3:1-13 |
1 – Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” 2 – The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the […]
It’s a Story of God’s Involvement in Our World
| Series: The Chronicles of Christmas | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: December 4, 2005 | Scripture Reference: Luke 2:1-7 |
1 – In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 – (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 – And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 – So Joseph also went up […]
Crossing from Idolatry to True Worship
| Series: The Crossing | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: November 20, 2005 | Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:19-24 |
If you’re a fan of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, then you know that the story revolves around a magical ring that renders its wearer invisible. This ring was forged long ago by an evil wizard named Sauron and it’s much more than just an inanimate object. This ring a living […]
Crossing from Covetousness to Contentment
| Series: The Crossing | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: November 13, 2005 | Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Hebrews 13:5-6, Philippians 4:11-13 |
p>1 Timothy 6:6-10 6 – Godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 – For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 – But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 – People who want to get rich fall into temptation and […]
Crossing from Fear to Faith
| Series: The Crossing | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: October 30, 2005 | Scripture Reference: Judges 3:1 - 4:9 |
Have you ever waited for something a long, long, long time? Sure, we all have! This morning it’s important for us to try and remember the emotions that surround those “waiting times,” so let me give you a few word pictures to help you re-create that feeling in your mind. How about this one: Do […]