Category Archives: Sermon

John: A Humble Witness of Jesus

NCPC Morning Worship, January 8, 2017, sermon audio, “The Transition.” Sermon text: John 1:6-8, 15, 19-34 Sermon outline: 1. Knowing your identity (19-23), 2. Knowing your place (24-28), 3. Knowing your purpose (29-34).

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The Word Became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us

Sermon on John 1:14-18 as recorded in my study: “The Most Amazing Event in History” and preached on January 1, 2017 (but not recored in the worship service at NCPC). Sermon text: John 1:14-18 Sermon outline: 1. Incarnation, 2. Pitched … Continue reading

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An Eye Witness Testimony

Evening Service of Comfort and Hope at NCPC, audio of the sermon, “A Witness Offers Us Hope,” December 18, 2016. Sermon text: 1 John 1:1-2:2a

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The True Light Was Coming into the World

Offertory music (pastor & son) MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio: “True Light, Do you see it?” December 18, 2016. Sermon text: John 1:9-13 Sermon outline 1. Heavenly Light (9), 2. Willful Blindness (10-11), 3. Clear Vision (12-13).

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The Church and the Good News

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio, “The Gospel and the Church,” December 11, 2016 Sermon text: Colossians 1:24-2:5 Sermon outline: The church suffers for the good news (1:24-25a). The church is entrusted with the good news (1:25b-27). The church will … Continue reading

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Jesus: The Word of Life and Light

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio: “Life and Death, Light and Darkness,” December 11, 2016 Sermon text: John 1:4-9 Sermon outline: Jesus is the source of life (4a-b). Jesus shines the light of life (5, 6-8). Jesus reveals the … Continue reading

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Jesus is the Eternal Word

Morning Prayer of December 4, 2016 Audio from the sermon, “Jesus’ Ultimate Credentials,” MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC on December 4, 2016. Outline: Main Point: Jesus is the Eternal Word (Logos): Application based on Jesus’: Eternity, Community, Deity, Activity

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A Sermon of Thanks from Colossians 1

TODAY’s Morning Prayer MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC, today’s sermon, “Thankful for Jesus,” November 20, 2016. Sermon text: Colossians 1:21-23 Sermon outline: Reconciliation (21-22a), Sanctification (22b), Preservation (23a), & Hope of the Gospel (23b)

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Grace and Peace

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, sermon audio, “An Apostolic Greeting,” November 13, 2016 Sermon Text: Colossians 1:1-2 Outline: 1. Authority (from God); 2. Identity (in Christ); 3. Benediction (from God our Father).

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A Dynamic & Vital Christian Witness

Morning Worship at NCPC, sermon audio, “The Christian Life is Not Static, but Dynamic: Power for Living,” November 6, 2016 Sermon Text: Colossians 1:11-14 Sermon Outline: Declaration (vv. 13-14); Exhortation (v. 12); Benediction (v. 11).

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