December 1, 2024

Tear Down the Mountains

Sermon Notes

1 KINGS 17:8-16

In this sermon, Pastor John Derme uses our familiar and beloved mountains to demonstrate the great love shown to us by our savior Jesus. Sometimes the sins and distractions of this world can feel like giant mountains, obstacles, separating us from God's forgiveness. A repentant heart needs to hear that Jesus did the work of removing those obstacles to bring eternal life to believers.

November 24, 2024

Lord, Have Mercy: Let's Have Mercy

Sermon Notes

1 KINGS 17:8-16

In this sermon, Pastor John Derme draws from the book of Jude. He emphasizes the importance of the prayer "Lord have mercy" as a deep expression of our needs and reliance on God's grace amidst life's challenges. Because of the grace shown to us by Jesus, we can actively share God's mercy with others so that they, too, can experience His forgiveness and hope, particularly during the upcoming Christmas season.

November 10, 2024

Nothing to lose, everything to gain

Sermon Notes

1 KINGS 17:8-16

In this sermon, Pastor John Derme uses the story of Elijah and the widow to illustrate God's unwavering provision. He emphasizes that even in times of scarcity, as demonstrated by the widow's generosity, we have "nothing to lose" because everything we have comes from God. The ultimate fulfillment of God's promise is found in Jesus Christ's sacrifice and the promise of eternal life, and so we are encouraged to share this promise with others.