Pillar Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
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Title: Resolved, To Live With Integrity
Text: Psalm 101
Sermon Idea: Fueled by the steadfast love of God in Christ in your heart, commit to live with integrity
Title: Truly The Son of God
Text: Mark 15:21-47
Sermon Idea: Jesus' death on the cross is the definitive declaration that He is the Son of God. Believe in Him!
Title: The Lonely Suffering Servant
Text: Mark 14:32-52
Sermon Idea: Jesus suffered for you internally before He suffered on the cross.
Title: Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
Text: Mark 14:26-31
Sermon Idea:
Overconfidence in yourself or in your own understanding will lead to great humiliation.
Jesus, knowing all of the ways you would fail Him…willingly went to the cross for you.
Title: Feast Upon The Lamb
Text: Mark 14:12-25
Sermon Idea: Feast upon the Lamb slain for you.
Title: The Value of Christ
Text: Mark 14:1-11
Sermon Idea: What Jesus has done for you (specifically his death) is of immeasurable value and our lives are to reflect it.
Title: End Times Encouragement
Text: Mark 13
Sermon Idea: Jesus' promise of His return to gather His people should encourage us to be faithful to Him now and be ready for His return.
Title: Bring Them Up
Text: Ephesians 6:1-4
Sermon Idea: May we nourish our families the way Jesus nourishes us.
Title: The Widow’s Offering
Text: Mark 12:38-44
Sermon Idea: God sees you and your individual circumstances. God sees your heart.
Title: Know Jesus and Be Glad
Text: Mark 12:35-37
Sermon Idea: Know Jesus truly and be glad.
Title: Don’t Be A Sadducee
Text: Mark 12:18-27
Sermon Idea: Trust in God's faithfulness revealed in God's Word.
Title: What Do Taxes Have To Do With God?
Text: Mark 12:13-17
Sermon Idea: Christians are to live their whole lives in worship to God and paying taxes is a part of it.
Title: The Fear Of Man And The Marvelous Work of Christ
Text: Mark 11:27-12:12
Sermon Idea: Believe in the marvelous work of God in Christ!
Title: Fig Tree-Temple Sandwich
Text: Mark 11:12-25
Sermon Idea: Have faith in Jesus, the Savior for all people, and bear fruit in Him.
Title: The Not So Triumphal Entry
Text: Mark 11:1-11
Sermon Idea: Worship the humble King.
Title: Desperation and Discipleship
Text: Mark 10:46-52
Sermon Idea: Jesus is never too busy for those who ask for mercy. The Kingdom of God is for the desperate, not the selfish.
Title: How Will You Make It To Heaven?
Text: Psalm 121
Sermon Idea: How will you make it to heaven? By God's tireless love and care.
Title: SAY SO!
Text: Psalm 107
Sermon Idea: Give thanks for how God has saved you (in Christ) and tell others.
Title: Unity, Beard Oil, and Wet Grass
Text: Psalm 133
Sermon Idea: Unity is like a pastor's beard oil and wet grass!
Sermon Outline:
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Unity is global.
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Unity is local.
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Unity can't be contained.
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Unity is from God.
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Unity is life giving.
Title: What Must I Do To Inherit Eternal Life?
Text: Mark 10:17-21
Sermon Idea:
What must I do to inherit eternal life?
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Love God more than stuff vv. 17-22
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Never forget your complete dependence upon God vv. 23-27
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Remember every sacrifice for Jesus is worth it vv. 28-31
Title: Childlike Faith
Text: Mark 10:13-16
Sermon Idea: Childlike faith is required for entering AND remaining in the Kingdom of God.
Title: Jesus Loves Marriage
Text: Mark 10:1-12
Sermon Idea: Jesus loves and believes in marriage.
Title: The Kingdom Is Bigger Than You Think And Sin Is Worse Than You Think
Text: Mark 9:38-50
Sermon Idea: The Kingdom of God is bigger than you think and sin is worse than you think.
Title: True Faith In Jesus
Text: Mark 9:14-32
Sermon Idea: True faith in Jesus is expressed in humility and prayer.
Sermon Divisions:
True faith is humble.
True faith is not self-confident. (Nor self-reliant)
True faith is expressed in prayer.
Title: The Greatness of Loving Children (Child Dedication Spring 2024)
Text: Mark 9:33-37
Sermon Idea: If you want to be truly great, follow Jesus by caring for children.
Title: Listen To Him
Text: Mark 9:1-13
Sermon Idea: The Transfiguration happened so you would see Jesus clearly, listen to Him, and know the whole Bible leads to Him.
Title: Just As He Told You
Text: Mark 16:1-8
Sermon Idea: When we have no hope, we can trust the Lord will be faithful to His Word.
Title: Bringing Clarity To The Identity of Jesus
Text: Mark 8:22-33
Sermon Idea: Know who Jesus is and what that means about Him.
Physical example of progressive clarity 22-26
The clarifying question 27-30
What Jesus’ identity clearly means 31-33
Title: Do You Not Yet Understand?
Text: Mark 8:1-21
Sermon Idea: Do you not yet understand?
That Jesus miraculously satisfies. 1-10
That signs do not guarantee faith. 11-13
That understanding comes through faith. 14-21
Text: Mark 7:24-37
Sermon Idea: Jesus desires faith that is humble, bold & persistent. Jesus is a personal Savior that sets free & restores.
Title: What Makes Jesus Upset?
Text: Mark7:1-23
Sermon Idea: Jesus wants your heart changed by God and the fellowship that follows.
Title: Jesus Is God And What That Means
Text: Mark 6:45-56
Sermon Idea: Jesus is the God of the Old Testament.
Here’s what that means:
He is not whatever you want Him to be 45-47
He sees you in your struggle 48
He wants to reveal Himself to you 48b, 52
He is with you 51
He is compassionate and patient with you 50b
Title: Courageous Faith In A Crazy World
Text: Mark 6:14-29
Sermon Idea: Courageous faith is costly but always worth it.
Title: Desperate Faith
Text: Mark 5:21-43
Sermon Idea: Your most desperate times will call for desperate faith in Jesus.
Outline:
When tragedy comes…
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Your social status doesn't matter
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The circumstances of your situation don't matter
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Your faith in Jesus is not a magic spell, it's the beginning of a relationship.
Title: Surprised By The Kingdom of God
Text: Mark 4:26-34
Sermon Idea: The kingdom of God is not what you think...
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It grows and expands in mysterious ways
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It’s King will return
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It looks unimpressive and insignificant
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It will be more glorious than any and all kingdoms
Title: The Enigma Of Faith
Text: Mark 4:21-25
Sermon Idea: Jesus came so, by faith, we could truly see and understand who God is and what He is doing in the world.
Title: The Sower & The Soils
Text: Mark 4:1-20
Sermon Idea: As a sower, be encouraged and as soil, bear fruit.
Title: The New Family of God
Text: Mark 3:31-35
Sermon Idea: Being a part of Jesus' new family is by faith and is proven by being with him and doing his will.
Title: Eternal Forgiveness
Text: Mark 3:22-30
Sermon Idea: Come to Jesus by faith and receive forgiveness free and eternal.
Title: Don’t Let Religious Tradition Get In The Way Of Jesus
Text: Mark 3:1-6
Sermon Idea: Don't let man made religious traditions or measurements get in the way of Jesus and following His ways.
Title: Our Rest In Christ
Text: Mark 2:23-28
Sermon Idea: True rest for our souls is found in Christ alone.
Ryan Parker
Title: It’s Party Time!
Text: Mark 2:18-22
Sermon Idea: Don't fit Jesus into your old life-- Be entirely new.
Title: The Call To Sinners
Text: Mark 2:13-17
Sermon Idea: Jesus saves those who will admit they need Him.
Title: Surprised By Our Deepest Need
Text: Mark 2:1-12
Sermon Idea: Our greatest need is to have our sins forgiven through active trust in Jesus.
Title: The One Who Makes Us Clean And Takes Our Place
Text: Mark 1:40-45
Sermon Idea: Worship the One who makes us clean and takes our place!
Title: The Right And Wrong Reasons To Come To Jesus
Text: Mark 1:29-39
Sermon Idea:
Reasons to come and not come to Jesus.
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Come because of his personal love and care 29-31
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Don't come just for the physical healing 32-34
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Come for fellowship with God v. 35
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Don't come for the hype or the show 36-37
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Come for the forgiveness of sins and belonging in the kingdom of God 38-39
Title: What Is This?
Text: Mark 1:21-28
Sermon Idea: Let Jesus have all authority in your life.
Because of what He says
Because of what He Does
Because of who He is
Title: Follow Jesus Right Where You Are
Text: Mark 1:16-20
Sermon Idea: How Jesus calls His disciples... then and now:
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Jesus sees us where we are v. 16 + 19
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Jesus calls us where we are vv. 17 +20
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Jesus gives us a purpose and a mission where we are v. 17+20
Title: Repent and Believe
Text: Mark 1:14-15
Sermon Idea: Jesus' ministry is primarily about people entering the kingdom of God by repenting and believing in the gospel.
Title: Behold The Beloved Son
Text: Mark 1:9-11
Sermon Idea: Behold the Beloved Son who…
identifies with the ones He came to save. v. 9
is God. v. 10
pleases the Father. v. 11
Text: Mark 1:1-8
Sermon Idea:
Canonical Idea | God keeps His promises to redeem a people and He is doing it through His Son!
Markan Idea | Prepare the way-- A renewed people of God is coming!
Title: Prayer Of The Betrayed
Text: Psalm 54
Sermon Idea: What do we do when even God’s people betray us and act like our enemies?
Take it to God! Vv. 1-2
Pour your heart out to him. v. 3
Remember God’s promises. Vv. 4-5
Keep worshiping God for who He is! Vv. 6-7
Title: How God Speaks
Text: Psalm 19
Sermon Idea: How does God speak? He speaks through creation and in Scripture.
Title: Jesus Is King, We Are Not
Text: Psalm 2
Sermon Idea: Jesus is King. The only way to experience true life now and for eternity is to believe and worship Him.
Title: Delight in God Through His Word
Text: Psalm 1
Sermon Idea: True happiness is found in delighting in God through His Word.
Title: Rejoice To Remember
Text: Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8
Sermon Idea: Remember your Creator to rejoice in your days.
Title: Wisdom & Joy
Text: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17
Sermon Idea: In the midst of a dangerous, unjust world, being wise is good but it cannot save you-- only Jesus can.
Title: Overly Righteous?
Text: Ecclesiastes 7:15-29
Sermon Idea:You cannot earn God's favor, so humbly follow Jesus.
Title: Don’t Live On Autopilot
Text: Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:14
Sermon Idea: God is sovereign and always at work. So don't go through life on autopilot; look for where and how God is working in Christ.
Title: This Is His Lot
Text: Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:9
Sermon Idea: Don't forget, everything in your life is a gift from God that He wants you to enjoy.
Title: Reverence and Awe
Text: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
Sermon Idea: Don't be a fool; worship God with reverence and awe!
Sermon Divisions:
- Reverence and awe vs. flippancy toward God
- Listening for obedience vs. box-checking
- Sincere prayer vs. space filling prayer
Title: We Cannot Do This Alone
Text: Ecclesiastes 4:7-16
Sermon Idea: We cannot follow Jesus alone, we need each other.
Title: Stop This Train
Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15
Sermon Idea: God is in control of the seasons of our lives, we are not. So, enjoy life and do good in light of who God is and what He has done!
Sermon Divisions:
- God's ways and reasons are frustratingly out of our control. vv. 1-11
- God's ways are so that we properly fear Him. vv. 12-15
Title: The American Dream?
Text: Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26
Sermon Idea: All worldly pursuits will ultimately leave us empty. So, enjoy every moment and everything of earth as the gift of God it truly is.
Sermon Divisions:
- Pleasures will leave us empty… 2:1-11
- Wisdom will leave us empty… 2:12-17
- Work will leave us empty… 2:18-23
- So, enjoy every moment and everything of earth as the gift of God it truly is. 24-26
Title: Mary: The Unlikely
Text: Luke 1:26-38
Sermon Idea: God uses the unlikely to bring Jesus to the world.
Zechariah | Luke 1:5-25; 57-80
Text: Luke 1:5-25; 57-80
SermonIdea: God uses the unwilling to bring Jesus to the world.
Title: Do Not Quench the Spirit
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22
Sermon Idea: Do not quench the Spirit
Sermon Divisions:
- Who is the Spirit?
- What does He do?
- How can we quench Him?
Title: The Church as Radical New Family
Text: 1 Thess. 5:25-26
Sermon Idea: The church is a radical new family that cares deeply for one another.
Title: A Healthy Church
Text: 1 Thess. 5:12-19
Sermon Idea: A healthy church will care for their leaders, care for the troubled members, and care for your soul.
Title: We Will Always Be With The Lord
Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Sermon Idea: Be encouraged because Jesus will return, and we will be with him forever!
Title: Hope In Grief
Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
Sermon Idea: Because Jesus died and rose again, we can have hope even in grief.
Title: Countercultural Holiness
Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Sermon Idea: God’s will for your life is countercultural holiness
Title: Encouragement and Prayer
Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13
Sermon Idea: We all need encouragement and prayer in our faith.
Title: Our Glory and Joy
Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
Sermon Idea: Those we share our faith and lives with will be a source joy when Jesus returns.
Title: The Word Does The Work
Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16
Sermon Idea: The word of God transforms and empowers us to live fruitful lives despite our circumstances.
Title: The Christian Life Simplified
Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10
Sermon Idea: The Christian life simplified: imitation, proclamation, repentance, and waiting.
Title: Undeniable Hope
Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5
Sermon Idea: True belief in Jesus produces faith, love, and hope in Jesus that is undeniable.
Title: Only Jesus Can Save
Text: Amos 6:1-8
Sermon Idea: You cannot save yourself, only Jesus can.
Sermon Divisions:
-Pride can't save you. vv. 1-3
-Stuff can't save you. vv. 4-7
-Only Jesus can save you. V.8
Text: Amos 5
Sermon Idea: The judgment of God is a warning for us to seek the Lord and do good as well as a reminder that the Lord will be gracious to His people.
Title: Return To Me
Text: Amos 4
Sermon Idea:
Jesus wants:
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Us to care for the poor.
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Our true worship
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Our repentance
Title: Our Legacy
Text: Amos 3
Sermon Divisions:
- Can you say you believe in Jesus and live however you want?
- What will our legacy be as the people of God in our time?
Title: Gracious and Generous Lives
Text: Amos 2:6-16
Sermon Idea: God desires His people, who He miraculously saved and gave His word, to live gracious and generous lives.
Title: Trust, Love and Obey
Text: Amos 2:4-5
Text Idea: The people of God did not trust, love, and obey God.
Sermon Idea: We, the people of God, can trust, love, and obey Jesus.
Text: Amos 1:1-1:12
Sermon Idea: The LORD is patient and gracious, yet will not allow His image-bearers to suffer forever.
Title: The Christlike Example of Motherhood
Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:5-8
Sermon Divisions:
- Moms aren’t flashy or greedy. V. 5
- Moms don’t seek their own glory. V. 6
- Moms are gentle. V. 7
- Moms share the gospel. V. 8
- Moms give their very selves. V. 8
Title: The Sovereignty of Jesus and Our Wandering Eyes
Text: John 21:20-25
Sermon Divisions:
- Jesus redirects our eyes from others back to Him. 20-22
- Jesus directs our whole lives. 23
- The goodness of Jesus is inexhaustible. 24-25
Text: John 19:16-30
Sermon Idea: Jesus’ death brings us life.
Sermon Divisions: 4 Portraits of the One Jesus
Jesus: The Self-Sacrificial King
Jesus: The Fulfillment of Scripture
Jesus: The Caring Son
Jesus: The Finished Work
Preached on 4/10/22 by Alec Brunson
Text: Matthew 28:16-20
Sermon Idea: Jesus is all we need.
Sermon Divisions
- Jesus can handle all of our hesitations and doubts.
- Jesus is worthy of all of our worship.
- Jesus has all authority
- Jesus calls us to go to all the nations.
- Jesus calls us to obey and teach all He commanded.
- Jesus is with us all of our days.