Have you ever seen or experienced something that was indescribable—something so beautiful that words fell short? Maybe it was a sunset Or the first time you saw your newborn son or grandchild. Perhaps words failed you the day of your wedding when you looked and saw your bride coming down the aisle. Maybe you couldn’t […]
Sermons
Week after week, Pastor Mark Adams brings his special touch to the sermons we hear. We are providing these messages here on our website as an extension of our ministry. You are welcome to use these messages without charge. Please do not sell or reproduce them without permission.
God’s Gift of Jesus is INDESCRIBABLE
Series: The Gospel According to Christmas | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: December 24, 2018 | Scripture Reference: John 3:16 |
The Wise Men: The Gospel is Better Than Religion
Series: The Gospel According to Christmas | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: December 23, 2018 | Scripture Reference: Matthew 2:1-12 |
1 – After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 – and asked, “Where is the One Who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star when it rose and have come to worship Him.” 3 – When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, […]
Simeon: Waiting is Worth It!
Series: The Gospel According to Christmas | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: December 16, 2018 | Scripture Reference: Luke 2:22-35 |
How many of you have children who are having a hard time waiting for Christmas? I mean, they are counting the days—and are fully aware that as of today they only have 9 days to go. How about you older people—do you remember how that felt—how hard it was to wait for the big day? […]
The Shepherd’s Story—Everyone Is Important to God!
Series: The Gospel According to Christmas | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: December 9, 2018 | Scripture Reference: Luke 2:8-18 |
One of my favorite Christmas Specials—is “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”Does anyone else love that one? You may or may not know this, but this particular special has been around A LONG TIME! In fact, it made its debut on December 9, 1965. That’s 53 years ago TODAY. Here’s some more little-known information. This Charlie Brown […]
Mary—Good News! God Can Use You!
Series: The Gospel According to Christmas | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: December 2, 2018 | Scripture Reference: Luke 1:26-38 |
I have a confession to make: I am a “News-a-holic.” I listen to WTOP while I drive around between hospitals—even though they repeat the same news stories over and over again. I watch the news in the morning—and when possible, I watch it in the evening. I have a news app on my phone that […]
Hosea — Experiencing God’s Grace
Series: Connecting With People of the Bible | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: November 25, 2018 | Scripture Reference: Hosea 1:1-9; 3:1-3 |
Do you ever grin—or wince—when you hear the names that some celebrities give to their newborns? They seem to have a real knack when it comes to “creative” baby naming. For example, do you remember when Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin made headlines after naming their daughter “Apple?” Before that, Demi Moore and Bruce Willis gave […]
“Won’t You Be THEIR Neighbor?”
Series: Vision Sunday | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: November 18, 2018 | Scripture Reference: Luke 10:25-37 |
It’s a beautiful day in your neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor Would you be theirs? Could you be theirs? It’s a neighborly day here in Der-er-wood, a neighborly day in your neighborhood. Would you be theirs? Could you be theirs? They have always wanted to have a neighbor just like you They’ve always […]
Mary Magdalene—The First Easter Sermon
Series: Connecting With People of the Bible | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: November 11, 2018 | Scripture Reference: John 20:1-18 |
1 – Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2 – So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the […]
Thomas: Becoming Certain through Doubting
Series: Connecting With People of the Bible | Preacher: Kevin Freeman | Date: November 4, 2018 | Scripture Reference: John 20:24–29 |
Our “Connecting with People of the Bible” series brings us to the Apostle Thomas. We are well aware of Thomas’ reputation as a doubter, but we fail to see our own tendencies to doubt. Looking at Thomas more holistically will remind us that a faith-filled response to Jesus brings us new life.
Samson – A Man of Great Strength and Weakness
Series: Connecting With People of the Bible | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: October 28, 2018 | Scripture Reference: Judges |
When I was a kid—back in the days when they only cost twelve cents, I loved comic books. I remember there was an AD like this on the back of most issues. As you can see, it challenged 97 lb weaklings like myself by claiming we could have a physique like Charles Atlas—and the super-human […]