Deep Run Church Sermons: Recent Episodes

Deep Run Church: Westminster, MD

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Folded into the story of our sin, loss, and grief are signs of God’s grace.

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In uncertain times we wait for God in prayer with attentiveness.

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Because of human sin we progress often in pain, always through toil, usually in conflict.

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God gave the man and the woman to each other to glorify him together.

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We are capable caretakers of creation because God made us moral caretakers.

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God finishes what he begins and leads us into his rest.

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God meant for humanity to represent him on earth: in wisdom, goodness, and love.

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The meaning of Genesis 1 is that creatures worship the Creator, letting God be God.

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The personal God created all things and declared them good.

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In order to reconcile yourself to God’s justice, you must also consider his kindness.

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A worshipful life is a life poured out for God and for others.

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Faith trusts in God’s nature even when his presence is not apparent.

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Worship draws our attention away from success toward faithfulness.

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God alone is capable of giving humanity a great eternal king.

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It is never too late, you are never too old, for your life to glorify God.

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Sincere, Bible-based Christianity is attractively fruitful.

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Christ commands us to live on Kingdom mission.

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God is always able to deliver us, but is always worthy of our joyful praise.

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The spiritual disciplines are a practical lifeline for a drowning soul.

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Until wars cease, the God of the Bible will never stop fighting for his people.

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Rest for our souls is only attainable through Jesus.

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The goal of missions is nothing less than global worship.

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Asking good questions that reveal satisfying answers leads us to joyful worship.

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The God of the Bible is worth more consideration than people give him.

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Grace teaches us that weakness is our greatest strength.

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True faith is a shared faith.

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Present patience leads to present comfort.

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Active faith, before it takes action, takes comfort in the face of injustice.

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The future is a mystery, the present is a reality; authentic faith knows the difference.

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Our attitudes should be full of grace unless there is a gracious reason to think otherwise.

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In our conflicts, our heavenly Father calls everyone to draw near to him.

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Humility is far more productive than pride for cultivating peace.

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Words still matter, and we must temper them with wisdom.

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Actions matter because they are the proof of active faith.

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Those who remember who they are will do what they’re supposed to do.

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God does not generate evil within us, but true faith and lasting life.

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Know that in your trials God’s perspective is the best perspective.

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The first thing we need for adversity is wisdom; and God wants to give it.

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True faith finds joy in knowing that God has a purpose for suffering.

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Just thinking about how God’s justice undermines evil leads us to appreciate him.

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Listen, consider, and respond well to an Eternal God in our short and difficult lives.

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Rejoice in what the angels sang about: God’s reconciling, adoptive love.

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The hope of Advent is greater than our troubles.

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Jesus's human heritage was a sign that God can redeem anyone.

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Let nothing hinder you from coming to Jesus now.

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God’s plans supersede ours; a wise person understands that and embraces it.

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Wise parents cultivate a loving, honest, safe environment for understanding and pursuing relationships.

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God blesses a family that values righteousness above wealth.

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Good work glorifies God by reflecting his creativity, faithfulness, and kindness.

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Wise parents help their children cultivate merciful hearts.

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Words that glorify God are words that benefit the people around us.

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A wise person is patient and careful when angry, because God is.

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True friends help us glorify God by helping us become wise.

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The beginning of good parenting is an appreciation for wisdom above all worldly benefits.

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The Christian builds up an appetite for God’s nourishment.

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God’s strength and help are communicated to us in silence and waiting.

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When we are low in despair, the God who is higher can lift us to safety.

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Those who live by faith learn wisdom from discipline.

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While you must be aware of your bullies, you must keep your eyes on God.

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By putting greater hope in God’s justice we become less unglued about earthly injustice.

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Don’t wait for a brighter day to worship; brighten up the darkness now.

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The anchor for a storm-tossed soul is a love for God and his revealed word.

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Love defined by grace is our best hope: for ourselves and for our world.

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Strategic perseverant prayer is the church’s great offense in spiritual conflict.

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We must know the true enemy and engage spiritual conflict with spiritual means.

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Whether as workers or managers, Christians are called to honor God in the workplace.

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You may not be happy everywhere, but you can be a blessing anywhere.

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A family filled with grace is a home where everyone flourishes.

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Marriages that imitate Jesus are worth pursuing, preserving, and enjoying.

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It is always a good time for the church to wisely respond to God’s grace.

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Human sexuality is first about God, not us (and it’s better that way).

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God awakens what was once dead.

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God’s household is a No-judgement zone.

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God’s kindness to us must be practiced among us.

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It is fitting for the Christian to take off what no longer fits.

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If you have been saved by grace then you must grow up in grace.

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Christian unity in the church outweighs the pursuit of all other types of unity.

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Effective prayer flows from the right knowledge and the right relationship.

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God showcases his grace through unexpected humble means.

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A healthy church builds unity on the foundation of grace.

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The story of God’s grace is breathtaking and life-giving.

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Christianity brings reason and faith together.

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The story of our salvation is all God—from beginning to end.

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Nothing is greater than Grace for the health of a church.

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Betrayal cannot separate you from God’s faithfulness to stand by you.

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Mary’s life of faith reminds us that God is with us.

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Joy is knowing you are blessed regardless of circumstances.

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Want to have a Merry Christmas? Adjust your expectations.

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Christian giving flows from being gratefully content.

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The church is a community of mutual generosity.

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The tithe is a healthy standard to emulate but not stipulate.

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God is the source of all that we have and all that we give.

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An unpopular thing, but a needed thing, is the active pursuit of reconciliation in the church.

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God's love is distinct and greater than the world's love.

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Christ’s sacrifice covered not only our sins, but sins committed against us.

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In Christian reconciliation, gentle restoration is always the goal.

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Real repentance is the difference between being a good person and a new person.

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God’s love for you delivers you from the idols that rule over you.

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Don’t attempt to fix others before you’ve begun to fix yourself.

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We begin on the way of peace as we glorify God and enjoy his grace.

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The believer can bring the hardest things to God in prayer, because God can handle it.

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Humanity’s corruption is deep, but God’s salvation is deeper.

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The Christian never lacks opportunities to be a witness for Christ.

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The mature Christian relies on God’s wisdom, words, and ways in conflict.

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In our sin we can run to a God whose grace is greater than our sins.

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In coming to know Jesus better we come to better know ourselves.

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Paul sets forth the idea that love is not strictly bound to what we do. Rather, it sits at an intersection of thoughts, deeds, and intentions. As our culture is in a desperate search for examples of authentic love, Christ is our perfect example. He continuously served and loved imperfect people with a pure heart, mind, and motivation.

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Luke is giving us reason to have confidence in our faith because Jesus has authority like no one else.

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Luke is the only gospel author that includes the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth. He uses this story to encourage our faith by rooting the story of the gospel in Old Testament history and demonstrates again that the God of the Bible overcomes our sin and brokenness.

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God uses the author, Luke, to encourage our ebbing and flowing faith with the story of Jesus.

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The resurrection of Jesus Christ is personal, comforting, and reliable.

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The Crucifixion must move us toward a response to God’s love.

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The only trustworthy and faithful person is Jesus.

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Jesus didn’t leave us without leaving everything to us.

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Christians have great reason to be comforted and courageous in this world.

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Christians don’t simply grow alone, but together.

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Christian faith believes in Jesus as the only way to God.

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To follow Jesus you must first let him serve you.

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True faith is a life lavishly devoted to Jesus.

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While the world settles for temporary relief, Jesus offers permanent restoration.

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Jesus leads us into truth, assurance, and protection in God’s presence.

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Spiritual “sight” is recognizing God’s goodness and good works in Jesus.

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Jesus is the source of light, truth, and freedom.

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Jesus’ presence is the only safe space for us to come as sinners.

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The time is always right to test your motives and do God’s will.

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Being a Christian means hungering for what Jesus alone offers you.

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Jesus liberates us from our afflictions to participate in the power of his work.

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Jesus breaks stereotypes, challenges assumptions, and commissions us to reach others.

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Jesus is the true source of our wisdom and salvation.

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Jesus' ways are not our ways, so we must adjust our agendas.

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Jesus Christ speaks joy to us in our weariness.

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The simple message of Christmas is that God loves us and came to save us.

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God’s rest is one of his most precious gifts to us.

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God straightens the paths of those who rely most on him instead of on their own knowledge or capacity.

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"To believe in Jesus you must first disbelieve in yourself.” - G.H.

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God from the beginning has taken the greatest care to pursue us and know us. Discover the story of Jesus again, as he sheds light on your own story.

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God’s work is never wasted, though we can’t always see the results.

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The believer thirsts for God in adversity, because God is the best soul-quencher.

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Christians can overcome fear because God’s Spirit reminds us that we’re adopted.

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Nehemiah inspected Jerusalem’s ruins because God had inspired him to rebuild.

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Forgiveness is our priority as God’s children, because it is His priority as our Father.

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We may ask God to daily provide for us, because he wants to and does.

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We surrender our own will because God’s will overrules and outshines ours.

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We desire the coming of God’s kingdom because we are already citizens of it.

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We honor and promote God’s reputation because we bear our Father’s family name.

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Christians regard God as their “heavenly Father” because Jesus did.

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We should pray like Jesus did because Jesus has commanded us to pray that way.