The Third Day He Rose Again from the Dead | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26

The Scriptures claim that the bodily resurrection of Jesus is the lynchpin of all history and the Christian faith. The Apostle Paul says that without the resurrection, “our faith is in vain” and “we are of all people most to be pitied.” But if the resurrection happened, then forgiveness is a reality, life is stronger than death, and the trajectory of everything is changed.

Sermon Points:

  • Reality of the Resurrection
  • Meaning of the Resurrection
  • Application of the Resurrection

God, the Father Almighty | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:5-13

If we are all by nature worshipers and living by faith, then it makes sense that the Apostles Creed begins with the being and nature of God, which is reality itself. The Creed invites us to place our faith in the one true God who exists in three persons. Therefore, “I believe in God the Father Almighty…” is inviting us into a relationship with God who is both strong and humble, near and transcendent, powerful and tender, just and merciful.

Sermon Points:

  • In God
  • The Father
  • Almighty

A Spiraling King | Brian Sorgenfrei

 Scripture Reference: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

It’s revealing that the name of God is almost completely absent in this dark chapter of David’s life. Instead of reflecting the generous and loving heart of God, David commits heinous sin. It’s a window into the workings of sin. When your chief goal is to avoid being caught rather than enjoy being forgiven, you will never have true security.

Sermon Points:

  • The Setting (vv. 1-2)
  • The Spiral (vv. 1-27)
  • The Displeasure (v. 27)

A King Of Kindness | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

In the timetable of the Scriptures, shortly after David receives God’s overwhelming covenant promises, the king looks to display covenant kindness to another person. David makes a man named Mephibosheth the object of his kindness and lavish generosity. The freedom and security that Mephibosheth finds as the recipient of the king’s undeserved favor is a window into the freedom and security we long for found in Jesus Christ.

Sermon Points:

  1. The King’s Kindness Goes to the “Unlikely” (vv. 1-3)
  2. The King’s Kindness Gives a New Identity (vv. 7-11)
  3. The King’s Kindness Gives a Transforming Security (vv. 8, 13)

The Rescuing King | Brian Sorgenfrei

 Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 30:1-25

David finds himself in a dark and desperate situation. His response demonstrates for us the kind of King we can trust in our own desperate situations. We need a king who conquers evil and is overflowing with loving generosity.

Sermon Points:

  1. The Distress (vv. 1-8)
  2. The Rescue (vv. 7-20)
  3. The Generosity (vv. 21-31)