Christ the Bridegroom | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference: Hosea 1:1-3, 3:1-5
When the prophet Hosea lives out God’s strange command to him and speaks as God’s mouthpiece, something incredible emerges. In what theologians have called the most scandalous book of the Bible, we actually see something about the desires of our heart. We long for someone to see us for who we really are and committed to love us with a never stopping, never giving up love.

When Goodness & Lovingkindness Appeared | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference: Titus 3:3-8
Paul ends his letter to his co-worker Titus by appealing to the appearing of “our Savior.” In a world that is full of quarreling, envy and hatred, the goodness of God appeared as a baby in order to bring about salvation and transform His people into those that do good works.

Jesus Is Enough: Stand Firm | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 6:10-24
Paul ends his letter by reminding his audience that they are in a fight. But it’s a fight not against not flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil. Paul has already reminded the Ephesians that Christ is seated in the heavenly places above all rule and authority and power and dominion (1:20-21), and now Paul shows us how the work of Christ enables the church to stand against the devil who always wants darkness, death, and division.

Sermon Points:

  • The Backdrop of the Appearing (v. 3)
  • The Appearing (v. 4)
  • The Results of the Appearing (vv. 5-8)

Walk in Love with Money, Sex, Alcohol & the Spirit | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 5:1-20
Paul continues to focus on the new life the Lord brings by the Spirit dwelling in His people. The new life is marked by love, which practically changes our relationship with money, sex, and alcohol. The Scriptures press in on these issues, not to shame us, but to bring them to light for healing and transformation.

Sermon Points:

  • Walking Opposed to Love in Darkness (vv. 3-8)
  • Walking in Love as Light (vv. 8-20)