SERMONS
Past sermons and series
Finding Jesus: Luke’s Gospel. Jesus is Born: Savior, Christ, Lord: Luke 2:1-20
Luke tells the story of the birth of Jesus, showing God’s heart for the outsider, Jesus’ role as Savior, Christ, and Lord, and showing us how the shepherds responded with great joy!
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20
Finding Jesus: Luke’s Gospel. Unexpected Beginnings: Luke 1:1-55
We begin our study of Luke’s Gospel looking at the birth stories of John the Baptist and Jesus. We see in both stories that God seeks out those with humble hearts who are ready to be used by Him. .
Scripture: Luke 1:1-56
Lord, Teach Us to Pray: A Praying Church: Acts 2:42-47; 4:23-31
Jesus’ Church is meant to be a praying church. After Jesus ascended into heaven, His followers received the Holy Spirit, then launched the first church. Today we see how, from the beginning, prayer was an essential part of the church.
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47; 4:23-31
Lord, Teach Us to Pray: Your Kingdom Come : Luke 11:1-8
Today, Jesus teaches us the power of surrender, expressed as we pray “Your Kingdom Come”—praying with hearts eager for His ways to prevail in our lives and in our world.
Scripture: Luke 11:1-4; Mark 14:36
Lord, Teach Us to Pray: PRAY BIG: Luke 11:1-8
Today, Jesus teaches us WHAT to pray for, and how He loves it when we pray BIG prayers!
Scripture: Luke 11:1-8
Lord, Teach Us to Pray: The Essentials of Prayer: Luke 11:1-4
Luke 11 tells us that one day when Jesus returned from praying, His disciples asked Him to teach them to pray. They never asked Him to teach them to preach, or do miracles…but there was something about Jesus’ prayer life that was so compelling to them they just had to have them teach them to pray. Today we look at the first 5 words of Jesus’ response…5 words that will radically impact how we pray!
Scripture: Luke 11:1-4
Advent 2022: The Greatest Gifts from the Greatest Giver: Joy
On the night of Jesus’ birth, the angels declared to shepherds, of all people…Good news, of Great Joy, for all people, even Shepherds! The gift of joy comes from Jesus—our Savior, Christ, and Lord. Joy is not something we can generate—it comes from being in the presence of and in relationship with Jesus! Let’s explore this great gift and how Jesus delivers it to us as Savior, Christ, and Lord.
Scripture: Luke 2:8-12
Advent 2022: The Greatest Gifts from the Greatest Giver: PEACE
Jesus is the Prince of Peace…a much needed gift in a world filled with fear and stress…God gave Isaiah the ability to see who Jesus would be, 700 years before e was born! What a beautiful message for people who simply want to find and follow Jesus..
Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7
Advent 2022: The Greatest Gifts from the Greatest Giver: HOPE
God is the giver of hope…in unexpected places, to unexpected people, with an unexpected plan..
Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7
Thanksgiving Sunday!!
We paused for a Sunday and said “Thank you!” to God. A shorter sermon, a time lingering over the Lord’s Supper, and then a time of corporate sharing awakened our hearts to the power of gratitude.
Scripture: Psalm 136:1; I Thessalonians 5:16-18; Deuteronomy 8:17-18; Romans 1:18-21; Philippians 4:6-7
If You Missed It…Jesus= Amazing Philippians Overview
As we end our study of the amazing book of Philippians, we do an overview of the book that provides so much truth and passion for a start up church like Compass…and ask ourselves, “How would we live if we truly believed ‘To live is Christ, to die is gain’?”. .
Scripture: Philippians; Acts 16:16-31
Contentment and Generosity: Philippians 4:10-20
When Jesus shows up in a person’s life, things change. Two clear eviidences that Jesus is present in our lives are CONTENTMENT and GENEROSITY. .
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20
Standing Strong in Stressful Times: Philippians 4:1-9
What does it look like when a group of people live in a way that is WORTHY of the Gospel? The Gospel unleashed produces a people who STAND STRONG, STAND TOGETHER, and SUFFER WELL together, empowered by JESUS, THE GOSPEL, and the HOLY SPIRIT to live humbly with one another, united by JESUS and the desire to ADVANCE THE GOSPEL
Scripture: Philippians 1:27-2:4
Pressing On: Philippians 3:12-21
Our good friend Justin Reynolds takes us through this powerful passage in which Paul inspires us to follow his example of striving toward the goal of the upward call of God—to truly know and reflect Jesus in our lives, living like the citizens of heaven that we are! What a great word for the people of Compass, and anyone else eager to see Jesus become more real in our lives.
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21
The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Jesus: Philippians 3:1-11
I think if Paul himself were to come preach at Compass Church, this might be one of the top candidates of a passage he would share with a church that is trying to simply focus on Jesus, and help people find and follow Jesus! The reason we can have joy and confidence in any circumstance in our lives is because we know Jesus—not just know about Jesus, but experientially and relationally know Him.
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11
Worthy Examples: Philippians 2:19-30
What does it look like when a group of people live in a way that is WORTHY of the Gospel? The Gospel unleashed produces a people who STAND STRONG, STAND TOGETHER, and SUFFER WELL together, empowered by JESUS, THE GOSPEL, and the HOLY SPIRIT to live humbly with one another, united by JESUS and the desire to ADVANCE THE GOSPEL
Scripture: Philippians 1:27-2:4
Work Out/Shine Out: Philippians 2:12-16
In light of the powerful reality of what Jesus has done for us—as seen in Phil. 2:5-11; we are now encouraged to work out this powerful life Jesus has given us together…to grow in humility with one another, working according to the power God has given us. Then, we are encouraged to shine out in this world, holding forth the liberating Word of life God has given us…and we are encouraged to stand out in one specific way—not complaining! Jump into this passage with us and lets see Jesus continue to transform us to live joyfullly, together, in any circumstance!
Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16
Jesus: Ultimate Servant/Lord of All: Philippians 2:5-11
Jesus gives us the greatest example of humble sacrifice that empowers His followers to live lives worthy of the Gospel. And His exaltation to the highest name above all names shows the truth that God the Father exalts the humble. This powerful passage shows Jesus’ followers the way to true greatness
Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11
Worthy of the Gospel: Philippians 1:27-2:4
What does it look like when a group of people live in a way that is WORTHY of the Gospel? The Gospel unleashed produces a people who STAND STRONG, STAND TOGETHER, and SUFFER WELL together, empowered by JESUS, THE GOSPEL, and the HOLY SPIRIT to live humbly with one another, united by JESUS and the desire to ADVANCE THE GOSPEL
Scripture: Philippians 1:27-2:4
Unexpected Joy: Philippians 1:12-26
We expect people who are going through good times in their lives to be joyful…but it is truly head turning when someone who is suffering is joyful! Our passage today shows Paul in a tough spot, yet sharing his secret of how he is experiencing great joy!
Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26