Sermons from September 2025
Jonah: Runaway Prophet
Ever felt like running the other way when God asked you to do something hard? Jonah did—big time. Instead of heading to Nineveh, he booked a one-way ticket to Tarshish. But you can’t outrun God. In this message, Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., unpacks Jonah’s story—the reluctant prophet, the raging storm, and the relentless love of God that pursues both Jonah and Nineveh. Along the way, we’ll wrestle with the tough question: Who are the “Ninevites” in your life? The…
True Wealth
Money. Worry. Greed. Family fights over inheritance. Sound familiar? Jesus told a story 2,000 years ago that still lands like a punch in the gut today. In this message, Gordon Dabbs unpacks the Parable of the Rich Fool and shows why our value isn’t tied to our valuables—and why barns and bank accounts can’t buy eternal life. Instead of chasing temporary treasure, Jesus calls us to be rich toward God. 📖 Scripture: Luke 12:13–21, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Timothy 6:17–19 About…
Have Mercy
Two men walk into the temple to pray—one a religious superstar, the other a despised tax collector. Only one leaves right with God. In this message, Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., unpacks Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, showing us why grace always flows downhill—toward the humble, the broken, and the desperate. If you’ve ever felt unqualified, underqualified, or too much of a mess for God, this sermon is for you. Because the good news of the…
A Tale of Two Sons
In Jesus’ parable of two sons, we learn the importance of obedience. Of not simply giving lip-service to God, but actually following through with our commitment to follow him. Listen as Young Adults Minister Dr. Jacob Hawk helps us work through a fascinating parable about obedience in Matthew 21. About the series. . . The parables of Jesus aren’t just quaint tales—they’re divine disruptions. These simple stories carry deep truth, pulling back the curtain on the heart of God, the…