Sermons from Sunday (First Cov Lincoln)
By First Evangelical Covenant Church
Sermons from Sunday (First Cov Lincoln)Apr 28, 2024
Living Into Where We Stand (April 28, 2024)
We can live without shame of the gospel in our own lives and in sharing it with others. That is why Christ came and died. To offer peace with God to anyone who will believe in him. There is no shame in that. The peace, the character, the hope mentioned in these verses is not just for us to experience. It is so that Christ might share it with others through us. Romans 5:1-5.
Preacher: Mark Schwarting
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Belief is Lived (April 21, 2024)
Belief is lived. Declare Jesus always. Romans 10:9-10.
Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg.
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Experiencing Atonement (April 14, 2024)
God didn't say "Once you understand, then Christ will die for you." As it turns out, when we didn't even know we were enslaved to sin, God was inviting us to redemption. Romans 5:8-9.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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Don't Flatter Yourself (April 7, 2024)
The wages of sin are my fault. Redemption is God’s solution. Romans 3:23 & 6:23.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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The Gospel You Received (March 31, 2024 - Easter Sunday)
With Jesus we are alive with hope, have the ability to see God, and can experience His presence today. 1 Corinthians 15:1-14.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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Excitement, Fear, & Confidence (March 24, 2024 - Palm Sunday)
Jesus is a teacher. He shows the saved how to live. Mark 11:1-11.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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The Hour Has Come (March 17, 2024)
The savior of the world is a servant. John 12:20-33.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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Lifted to Life Eternal (March 10, 2024)
The salvation of Jesus changes our very nature. John 3:14-21.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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Give Us a Sign (March 3, 2024)
When Jesus is allowed to enter the temple of your own life, what will he find? What pleases Jesus and what needs to change? John 2:13-25.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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Expect (February 25, 2024)
Jesus does not meet our expectations, he exceeds them. Mark 11:1-11.
Preacher: RJ Bacani, Executive Director, Covenant Cedars Bible Camp.
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Responsive Ground (February 11, 2024)
Our circumstances do not define us or our relationship to God. Our response, primarily how we think about our circumstances, defines our relationship with God. Matthew 13:1-9, (18-23).
Preacher: Dr. Garrett Hope.
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Seeds and Weeds (February 4, 2024)
Guard your life. Make sure that you are a seed and not a weed. Make sure your faith is in God and not in a person or persons. The righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom. Matthew 13:24-30, (36-43).
Preacher: Mark Schwarting.
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Tiny Response, Big Results (January 28, 2024)
The reality of the Kingdom is here. You can’t stop it; you can only respond to it. Matthew 13:31-33.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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Treasure and Joy (January 21, 2024)
The Kingdom of Heaven is more valuable than anything else in this world (presently). The Kingdom of Heaven reshapes our values. Matthew 13:44-46.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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Jesus is Still Fishing (January 14, 2024)
While Jesus is still fishing, we live as God's Kingdom people. Matthew 13:47-50.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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Treasures New and Old (January 7, 2024)
Full understanding is not needed to follow Jesus. Following Jesus is the only path that leads to understanding. Matthew 13:51-52.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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2023 Scripture Recap
A reading of some of the Scriptures we heard and studied as a church in 2023.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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May Your Word Be Fulfilled
God does the impossible in Mary through the Holy Spirit. God promises the same for you and me. It all begins with Jesus. Luke 1:26-38.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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Discovering the Son of God
Jesus is God. If only God is worthy of our worship, then Jesus is also worthy of our worship. Matthew 14:22-36.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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The Son of Man
Jesus is God. Jesus has the power to save. John 12:23-26; Daniel 7:13-14.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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The Zeal of the Lord
God with us is the story of the Bible. Isaiah 9:6.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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Peace Released
Peace is a reality that Jesus gives so we are not lost to worry and trouble. John 14:27.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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In Search of God's Plan
Do I seek God’s baptism of my plans, or do I desire a transformed heart seeking God’s plans? Proverbs 16:1-3.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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Sour to Sweet
We cannot know the plans of God unless we know the God who plans. Jeremiah 29:11.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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Kind Like Jesus
Let’s not be kind of like Jesus. Let’s be kind, like Jesus. Ephesians 4:32.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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Always There
Sometimes life isn’t easy. Always God is there. Joshua 1:9.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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Clothed in Love
Galatians 3:5-17. Preacher: Maryruth Farmer.
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The End of Overwhelm
Matthew 11:28. Preacher: Dr. Garrett Hope
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The Secret to Victorious Living
Galatians 2:20. Preacher: Mark Schwarting.
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Now or Later (Benediction)
Pulpit share with Encouragement Kingdom Outreach.
Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg
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Alive and Active
Pulpit share with Encouragement Kingdom Outreach.
Guest Preacher: Pastor John Harris
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Good, Pleasing, Perfect
God’s will becomes clearer when the Holy Spirit is transforming you. Romans 12:1.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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Always Leaning
Delight in God’s wisdom, it is the path of real life. Proverbs 3:5-6.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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Pray with Attitude
In revealing what causes our anxiety, we demonstrate trust in God. Philippians 4:6.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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The Life that is Truly Life
Disciples of Jesus live truthfully. 1 Timothy 6:11-21.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
Put Hope Before Contentment
True contentment requires something greater than our needs met for now, it requires hope in more to come. 1 Timothy 6:2b-10.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
Remember You are Dust
Guest Preacher: Neil Taylor. Pastor and Author, The Great Unfixables.
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Good Deeds are Beautiful
Regardless of your circumstances, your conduct should be that of Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 5:23-6:2a.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
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Religion in Practice
Our character in the church has everything to do with our witness outside the church. 1 Timothy 5:1-22.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
Be an Example
What you say and do as a disciple impacts the salvation of others. 1 Timothy 4:11-16.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
We're Number 2!
We have been entrusted with the message of salvation. 1 Timothy 4:1-10.
Preacher: Mark Schwarting.
The Mystery of True Godliness
Our character in the church has everything to do with our witness outside the church. 1 Timothy 3:1-16.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
Who is in Charge?
Is God’s good work transforming you? 1 Timothy 2:8-15.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
Transformative Prayer Buffet
There is a direct correlation between prayer and joy for the Disciple of Christ. 1 Timothy 2:1-7.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
From Worst to Blessed
Followers of Christ are to live in truth and love. A life of truth and love leads towards clarity, not chaos. 1 Timothy 1:8-17.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
A Healthy Spiritual Diet
A healthy diet of truth and love nourishes the disciple of Christ. 1 Timothy 1:1-7, 18-20.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
But We Could Not
Christian success does not necessarily equate to pleasing God. Judges 2:1-5.
Preacher: Dr. Garrett Hope.
Serve with Joy
Love of neighbor results from freedom in Christ. Galatians 5:13-14.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
Our Share in Christ
Committing to Jesus means commitment to his people. Hebrews 3:13.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.
A Harvest of Righteousness
Generosity is an act of worship. 2 Corinthians 9:10-11.
Preacher: Pastor Evan.