Sermons by Mike Reed
Denied and Rejected
No one likes rejection. In fact, the fear of rejection is enough to keep many of us immobilized. Jesus was acquainted with rejection and tried to prepare His followers for it. Join us for part 7 of Fully Devoted, where we learn that rejection is inevitable, but never fatal. Passage: Luke 9:51-62 Principle: Missional passion (verse 51) Expect rejection (verses 52-56) Eliminate excuses (verses 57-61) Embrace intentionality (verse 62) Practice: Keep your eyes on Jesus. Daily Readings: Day 1: Isaiah…
Come to Save Us From Sin
We don’t like the word “sin.” It sounds way too judgmental. It makes us think of legalistic people, hypocrisy, and everything we don’t like about religion and church. While most people don’t claim to be perfect, few are willing to embrace the title of “sinner.” We may be willing to admit a “mistake,” but we are reluctant to say that we have “sinned.” The problem with the word “mistake” is that it is insufficient to describe our problem. You make…