Sermons by Craig Schafer

Sermons by Craig Schafer

Isaiah – Week 13

We have a tendency to focus on the present discontent instead of remembering how God has always overcome our challenges of the past. ⁠Chapter 51 in Isaiah⁠ is a reminder to Judah (Israel) of God’s greatness in delivering them from pas rears and seemingly impossible circumstances. That reminder is for us too. Jesus has proven, He is our deliverer so worthy of worship. Let’s learn from the past and have hope in Jesus.

When Heaven Meets Earth – Week 5

In the ninth chapter of ⁠John⁠, Jesus heals a man blind from birth. Now this man did not ask to be healed and then he was heavily questioned about the healing. His response was simple and pure, “One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.” Though he was not seeking Jesus he know the truth and he boldly spoke the truth. In a way, we all carry defects from birth – sin. If you fine yourself…

Following Jesus – Week 11

Jesus holds up humility as an essential character of the kingdom of heaven (⁠Matthew 18:1-4⁠). Note the humility of a child: sincere, sensitive, and simple. The humblest child has the ability to influence many souls. Forgiveness is a characteristic of the kingdom as well (⁠Matthew 18:21-35⁠). You can’t even count the importance and value of forgiveness. God’s forgiveness is extreme; forgiveness is divine.

Walk Wisely – Week 4

We are all a part of a family, and the Bible teaches us how to live wisely in families. Family is vital, and family is vulnerable (⁠Proverbs 27:8)⁠. It is a critical part of our social and personal foundation. It has a deep influence in our lives, for good and sometimes not so good (⁠⁠Proverbs 6:16-19⁠⁠). It begins with honor and respect (⁠Exodus 20:12⁠). There is a structure to families, and discipline matters (⁠Proverbs 23:13-14⁠) (⁠⁠Proverbs 22:6⁠⁠); discipline comforts and…

Remember

In this message, Craig leads the church through a time of reflection on 2024 and preparation for 2025 for our final gathering of the year.

Upper Room, pt. 2

Craig Shafer continues our current study of the Upper Room Discourse, Jesus’ teaching to His disciples right before being betrayed.

Meeting Jesus, Pt. 8

Today Craig Schafer takes a look at Jesus’ encounter with a woman who cleansed the Lord’s feet with her tears and hair, and anointed them with expensive ointment … much to the disdain of the meal’s host, who only saw her as a sinner whom he thought Jesus should shun. Instead Jesus said that her sins, which were many, were forgiven because of her great faith in Him.
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