Sermons by Scripture

April 3, 2022 Mario Villella

Part 13: Why Paul Wrote One of His Earliest Books

The Life of Paul

Part 13 of "The Life of Paul," Acts 14:21-15:2. Paul finished up his journey and headed home. After some time, false teachers began showing up.

February 6, 2022 Kennon Bickhart

God Is The Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever

Stand-Alone Sermons (2022)

Every year the non-profit organization "Share the Love Ocala" puts on 2 summer camps for kids in the foster care system. This sermon (covering Isaiah 46:1-10) attempts to convince you to serve at one (or both) of these camps. While it is trying to convince you to serve at camp, it is also bigger than that.

January 16, 2022 Doug Davison

Part 3: New Life - New Living

The Life of Paul

Part 3 of "The Life of Paul", Acts 9:19-31. This sermon is about Paul's very early ministry right after his conversion to Christianity. Scripture used is primarily Acts 9:19-31, Galatians 1 and various other Scriptures.

November 14, 2021 Mario Villella

Part 2: Shame

Hard Feelings

Part 2 of "Hard Feelings". A sermon on what the Bible says about being ashamed.

July 18, 2021 Doug Davison

Part 19: The Sovereignty of God

Way of Wisdom

God is sovereign over everything (small things, nature, humanity, evil and more). We can trust Him.

April 11, 2021 Mario Villella

Part 4: Why Does Christ's Ascension Matter?

Life. Death. Resurrection. Ascension.

Part 4 of "Life. Death. Resurrection. Ascension.", Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:8-11 and many others. This sermon lists ten reasons that the ascension matters.

March 28, 2021 Doug Davison

Part 2: Why Does Christ's Death Matter?

Life. Death. Resurrection. Ascension.

Part 2 of "Life. Death. Resurrection. Ascension.", John 19:28-42 and others. This sermon explains why Jesus needed to die.

July 14, 2019 Mike Miller

Where Is Your Hope?

Stand-Alone Sermons (2019)

As you think through questions of every day life, we want to pose the question, "where is your hope?"

December 9, 2018 Mario Villella

Christmas From Mary's Point-of-View

Stand-Alone Sermons (2018)

In this stand-alone sermon, we learn about the Christmas story from the point-of-view of Mary.  Also included is a teaching on how our present sufferings aren't worth being compared to the glory of the full salvation that comes to us in eternity.

September 2, 2018 Isaac Johnson

Faith That Overcomes

Stand-Alone Sermons (2018)

Today's message about a faith that overcomes the uncertainty, troubles and failures of life. A faith that focuses on our Christ rather than circumstances. Today we will learn to keep our eyes on Christ as we talk about a faith that overcomes.

June 17, 2018 Isaac Johnson

Part 1: Ready To Suffer

Get Ready

Part 1 of our series, "Get Ready". This is Paul's chance to pour into Timothy one more time. It is his opportunity to implore Timothy to stand tall and endure the suffering and hard times. Likewise, Pauls pleads with us to do the same. It is a plea to get ready to suffer.

October 8, 2017 Mario Villella

Part 2: The Holy Spirit's Role In Changing Us

A Changed Life

Part 2 of "A Changed Life." Romans 15:15-16 and others.  This sermon teaches on why and how the Holy Spirit changes us.  It also reminds us that He is the source of good in our lives.

June 25, 2017 Mike Miller

Board Game, Poker, & Nascar

Stand-Alone Sermons (2017)

In today's world of technology we often run up against issues we are not sure how to deal with – problems, glitches, things we do not immediately know the reasons for or solutions to. One of the first things we learn to try is a reset or restart. It re-centers the system and often helps things to work better going forward. This sermon will try to help you reset or re-start your mind --- as it pertains to God.

March 5, 2017 Mario Villella

Part 2: The World

Under The Sun

This is the second part of our series, "Under The Sun" - Ecclesiastes 1:2-15. This sermon is the second half the of the first sermon in the series, and it focuses on where the world's futility came from and what God is going to do about it.

March 20, 2016 Mario Villella

Part 4: Confronting Pharaoh

Out of Egypt

This is the fourth part of our series, "Out of Egypt." Exodus 5:1-6:13. In this sermon, we will consider what we are to do/think when our obedience to God results in suffering.

March 13, 2016 Mario Villella

Part 3: The Calling of Moses

Out of Egypt

This is the third part of our series, "Out of Egypt." Exodus 2-4. In this sermon, we get introduced to Moses and we see that God empowers people to accomplish His will.

February 14, 2016 Mario Villella

Part 3: Difficult Texts Involving The Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit

This is the third part of the series "Holy Spirit." In this sermon, we try to tackle some difficult texts that are related to the Holy Spirit.

December 27, 2015 Mike Miller

Starbucks Sunday

Stand-Alone Sermons (2015)

Starbucks' core principles have made Starbucks a hugely successful business. These same principles can be seen in Scripture and applied to our Christian lives. In this sermon we will look at how they compare to what we see about Christianity in the Bible.

May 10, 2015 Mario Villella

Part 1: The Story Begins

Ruth Redeemed

Part 1 of the series, "Ruth Redeemed." Ruth 1:1-13. The story of Ruth begins with tragedy, so we begin with trying to understand some things about God in the midst of tragedy.

November 2, 2014 Luke Butler

Sin & Salvation: Good News in the Book of Romans

Stand-Alone Sermons (2014)

To summarize this sermon, we could make this one statement. We're worse than we think we are, and Christ is better than we can imagine.

April 20, 2014 Mario Villella

Five People You Meet at an Easter Service

Stand-Alone Sermons (2014)

Easter Sunday 2014.

April 13, 2014 Mike Miller

Palm Sunday Perspectives

Stand-Alone Sermons (2014)

This sermon covers Palm Sunday from two perspectives, God's and ours.

May 5, 2013 Mario Villella

Part 3: Inside The Fish

Jonah

This is the third sermon in our series, "Jonah." Jonah 2:1-10. In this sermon we learn about Jonah's praying inside the fish.

December 2, 2012 Mario Villella

Part 3: Understanding Demons, Satan, and God

Angels & Demons

This is the third part of our series, "Angels & Demons." In this sermon, we cover four misconceptions about Demons, Satan, and God.