Hospitable | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 13:2
God’s people have always had a special relationship with the outsider and the stranger. God says when you serve them, you’re actually serving me. Why is this the case? And how can we find ways to serve and love our communities without having to power through guilt as the only motivation to do so?

Sermon Points:

  • The Meaning of Hospitality
  • The Practice of Hospitality
  • The Heart of Hospitality

Grace Centered | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 13:2

Every church has a concept that “centers” their activities and gives a sense of purpose and mission for their members. But a church is so complex, how do you know what God would you to make that essential to your church? This week we look into the power of the Gospel to be the power behind everything your church does.

Sermon Points:

  • A Gospel Centrality
  • A Gospel Heart
  • A Gospel Identity

Secure with the Shepherd | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Psalm 23

Is there a more appropriately famous Psalm than the 23rd? For good reason God’s people have clung to it in times of distress. But when was the last time we camped out on those images and studied them in hopes of finding new joys of the Christian’s security in Christ?

Sermon Points:

  • The Sheep and the Shepherd (vv. 1–3)
  • The Traveler and the Companion (v. 4)
  • The Guest and the Host (vv. 5–6)

Admiring the Priest-King | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Psalm 110

A powerful instinct defines our humanity in the object of our admiration. We become like what we admire. David in Psalm 110 penned a verse that was quoted or referred to over 20x in the New Testament. What did he discover that fixated him so much?

Sermon Points:

  • The Messiah is a King
  • The Messiah is a Priest

What Do I Do with My Hate? | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Psalm 137
The Psalms are capable it turns out of exposing the darkest parts of our heart, the places where we experience deep and violent thoughts of hatred. But there is a godly way to manage that emotion. And Psalm 137 provides a vivid, if not disturbing, look into that very thing.

Sermon Points:

  • Some Explanations
  • Some Lessons
  • Some Hope