Sermons by Ben Sadler
Loving and Respecting Marriages
Marriage is a divine institution established by God, and it is intended to be a source of joy, intimacy, and fulfillment. Yet, in today’s world, many marriages face challenges and struggles that can strain the relationship between spouses. In this sermon, we will explore God’s plan for a thriving marriage, based on the powerful principle of love and respect. Sermon Text: Ephesians 5:33 Preacher: Pastor Ben Sadler
The Miracle of the Resurrection
All of Jesus’ miracles are ultimately pointing ahead to the final and greatest miracle, the resurrection of the living and the dead. On the Last Day, the same Jesus who brought us to life and gave us new life through the Holy Spirit will raise our bodies to be like his own body. We can be confident that Jesus will fulfill this miracle because of his power over his own death and his glorious resurrection. In this sermon, we will…
How do I know God is Good?
Life is filled with struggles, trails, and pain. Each of these things by themselves are horrific. You may even question God by saying “Why would you let this terrible thing happen?” In this sermon, we will learn about how the struggles, trials, and pain serve a purpose in our lives and how they turn us back to Him. Sermon Text: Romans 5:1-11 Preacher: Pastor Ben Sadler
Can God use Me?
The Lord uses us in our weakness to show his glory and to do things we could never do on our own. God provided Aaron to help Moses. God parted the Red Sea as Moses stretched out his hand. In this sermon, we will explore the different instances where God used Moses to let His glory shine though. Sermon Text: Exodus 4:10-12 Preacher: Pastor Ben Sadler
Thank You
One way to start our conversation with God is “Thank you!” The Bible says every good and perfect gift comes from above. When we thank God for all the ways he continues to provide for us, it changes us. It stops us from thinking about ourselves and our problems and it puts our focus back on God and all the good things he is doing for us. Sermon Text: Psalm 100 Preaching Pastor: Pastor Ben Sadler
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Christian season of Lent, which is a time of spiritual reflection and preparation leading up to Easter. On Ash Wednesday, we are reminded of our human limitations and the need to turn away from sin and towards God. We will meditate on Psalm 51 which is powerful prayer of confession and repentance, with its words expressing a deep longing for mercy and forgiveness from God. This psalm serves as a reminder of…
Not “Selfies”, But Self-Forgetfulness
Instead of making a name for himself, John the Baptist wanted to glorify God and make people followers of Jesus. He believed that Jesus and His name must increase, and John’s name decrease. Sermon Text: John 3: 22-36 Preacher: Pastor Ben Sadler
Not Filters, But Transparency
Often influencers are tempted to filter their life to their audience, giving the impression that they are better people than they actually are. Paul, on the other hand, was honest about his brokenness and sinfulness. He wanted to be transparent about his sinfulness so that his followers could see the extent of God’s grace for sinners. Sermon Text: 1 Timothy: 12-17 Preacher: Pastor Ben Sadler
Not First, But Last
Instead of working so hard to be the greatest, Jesus calls us to work hard at being last and the servant of all. He showed his disciples how to serve by taking on the role of a servant and washing their feet. Sermon Text: John 13: 1-17 Preacher: Pastor Ben Sadler
Fresh Start
January 1st starts a new year. A time to start over and become new people. We usually carry our sin and guilt into the New Year. So this year, let’s have a fresh start through the finished work of Jesus. Sermon Text: Micah 7: 18-20 Preaching Pastor: Pastor Ben Sadler
PEACE
Have you ever experienced a stressful time or a stressful season of life? I think it is safe to say that at some point in our lives, we have, or we will experience a stressful time. A time where all we want, all we hope for, is peace. Joseph and Mary knew a thing or two about stressful times too. They were uprooted by the government, they had no place to stay, they were not married, and Mary was pregnant…
BELONGING
In Matthew, we learn about the genealogy of Jesus. Matthew wrote this genealogy very intentionally. He included people from all walks of life, all backgrounds, and all nations. He wanted people to see that God uses all types of people – he paints an inclusive picture. Jesus included the rejects and outsiders into his family. Everyone comes with their own experiences and struggles. Sometimes our experiences make us feel like we are on the outside, like we are all alone.…