http://deltachurch.net en © http://deltachurch.net Delta Church Delta Church info@deltachurch.net info@deltachurch.net At Delta we exist to Make, Mature, and Multiply disciples. At Delta we exist to Make, Mature, and Multiply disciples. At Delta we exist to Make, Mature, and Multiply disciples. https://clovermedia.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/store/26/26c73709-f78d-4dd9-a4c2-0f7e3eba9873/thumbnails/mobile/994bf9be-02f7-47f1-92c1-ad16f173dddd.png http://deltachurch.net no delta, church, springfield, illinois, reformed, baptist, gospel, Jesus, Christ, God, sermon, grace, cross, king, kingdom Shannon Ford Mark 1:35-39 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35217654 Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 N/A Philippians 3:12-21 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35216057 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Philippians 3:1-11 What do you count as being of surpassing value? What makes this question so searching is that it asks what we truly live for. It asks us to clear away all the clutter, evaluate all that we have, and boil it all down to the thing we hold most precious. Like an X-ray, this question punches past the surface. Because when faced with a question like this, most, if not all of us, come face to face with the realization that many of the things we treat as being of surpassing value are not truly worthy of holding that position. And when faced with this reality, it forces us to ask—“Is there anything that can actually fill the category of surpassing worth in our lives?” This is where Paul steps in with a smile on his face and points us to Jesus. Main Idea—A church presses toward Jesus by renouncing confidence in good works and rejoicing in the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35214126 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Philippians 2:19-30 We can joyfully progress in the faith when we imitate faithful believers who imitate Jesus. Scan the Bible and God’s Word builds this idea as a category. This text gives us examples of what this looks like. More than mere travel plans of Paul’s friends, what we have are living illustrations of what it looks like to have the mind of Christ and work out our salvation without grumbling or disputing. But what makes the practical illustrations of Timothy and Epaphroditus so great is that they both take us right to Jesus. Main Idea—A church lives worthy of the gospel when its people follow the examples of faithful Believers who imitate Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35212226 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Philippians 2:12-18 How do you follow the amazing super-exaltation of Jesus in Philippians 2:6–11? It’s majestic, isn’t it? The truths found in those verses and their vast scope were designed to oxygenate our awe and leave us in wide-eyed wonder of Jesus, which they did. BUT—there is also something practical to be learned from that text, namely, gospel-worthy citizen behavior looks like obedience. But it’s not obedience detached from Jesus. It’s not obedience that earns salvation. Nor is it obedience powered by our own strength. It is obedience that flows from the Christ we have just beheld—Jesus, who humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross (2:8). Thus Paul turns from Christ, the humble Lord of glory, to his precious friends in Christ and says, “Because this Savior is yours, here is the call on your life—in obedience, work out your salvation so that you may shine as lights in a dark world.” http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35210561 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Charles Campbell Philippians 2:9-11 The Father exalted Christ and gave Him a name that is above every name. Grounded in Philippians 2:9, this truth anchored Charles Spurgeon amidst the Surrey Gardens tragedy and remains our bedrock today. This "therefore" redirects our gaze from temporal trials to the eternal throne, providing the hope necessary to navigate life’s most chaotic seasons. Our response is the joyful surrender of every competing allegiance. We recognize Jesus as Lord not just in a future reality, but as a present proclamation that dictates our daily conduct. This surrender requires a rejection of personal selfishness and a commitment to proclaim the Gospel. By bowing the knee today, we align our lives with the Father’s glory and find the strength to follow the Shepherd through every trial. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35208991 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Philippians 2:5-8 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35207312 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Philippians 2:1-5 Christians are gospel citizens. Paul pressed this point home when he called his friends at Philippi to—“behave as citizens worthy of the gospel” (1:27). Paul’s point is that because we are blood-bought inhabitants of an eternal kingdom, there is a particular way to live so that who we are lines up with the customs of our heavenly homeland. This means something when facing conflict from those outside the Christian community. But what about conflict inside the Christian community? What is worthy gospel behavior supposed to look like when the spiritual unity of a Jesus Family comes under strain? That’s the question that makes the transition to our verses this morning. Main Idea—A church lives worthy of the gospel when its people pursue humble unity found in Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35205494 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Philippians 1:27-30 Joy begins in the gospel. From this launchpad, Paul began his letter to the saints at Philippi. But Paul is not content to leave us with where joy begins. The time has come to now ask and answer the question —“How does this joy grow?” Paul’s answer stands as a pillar of truth that casts its shadow through the rest of his letter—joy grows through gospel living. IOW, a church bound together by the gospel will grow in joy as they live worthy of the gospel they believe. So, for their joy and progress in the faith, Paul issues the first command of his letter. A command that takes us by the hand and leads us into the joy of living for Jesus as the gospel people we are—even when it is hard. Main Idea—A church lives worthy of the gospel when its people stand united in the face of opposition and suffering. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35203655 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Luke Humphrey Psalm 130 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35202016 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Philippians 1:18-26 Rejoicing even from his current situation has now led to Paul rejoicing in the what’s to come. He is awaiting trial. He doesn’t know whether that trial will lead to life or death. But still, Paul rejoices. Why? Because whether by life or death, Paul is confident Christ will be exalted through him. Once again, we cannot help but see Paul’s Christ-centered joy reverberating through the text. He is a man who knows what he is living for. And Paul’s unshakable ambition forces two big questions into our laps—“What do you live for? What will you live for?” If we asked Paul, he would say—“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (21). From this text, it is obvious that Paul’s longing would be for us to see Jesus as the defining purpose of life and death. So if Paul were to ask you—“What do you live for?”—how would you answer him? Main Idea—A church bound together by the gospel rejoices to see Jesus as the defining purpose of life and death http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35200354 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Philippians 1:12-18 What would Satan love more than anything? He would love for the gospel of Jesus Christ to be chained. Why? Because the gospel is Satan’s undoing. Truly, he is a defeated foe. But in his defeat, our enemy still schemes. And if Satan can hinder the advance of the gospel—he will try. If he can use difficult circumstances in our lives—he will. If he can use the fetters of fear—he will do so. If he can use the bonds of sinful motives—he will do it. But what Paul wants the Philippians to see is this—there ain’t no chains gonna hold the gospel down. Ultimately, nothing will stop the gospel’s advance. In this we can rejoice. Main Idea—A church bound together by the gospel rejoices that the gospel cannot be chained. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35197801 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brady Rueter Philippians 1:9-11 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35196857 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Charles Campbell Philippians 2:9-11 The Father exalted Christ and gave Him a name that is above every name. Grounded in Philippians 2:9, this truth anchored Charles Spurgeon amidst the Surrey Gardens tragedy and remains our bedrock today. This "therefore" redirects our gaze from temporal trials to the eternal throne, providing the hope necessary to navigate life’s most chaotic seasons. Our response is the joyful surrender of every competing allegiance. We recognize Jesus as Lord not just in a future reality, but as a present proclamation that dictates our daily conduct. This surrender requires a rejection of personal selfishness and a commitment to proclaim the Gospel. By bowing the knee today, we align our lives with the Father’s glory and find the strength to follow the Shepherd through every trial. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35208990 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Philippians 1:3-8 Paul’s aim is not merely to show that joy begins in the gospel. He wants to also unpack how the joy we have in Jesus works itself out in everyday life. Wasting no time, Paul moves to how a gospel-bound church is marked by specific elements of joy. Christians are not against pleasure and satisfaction. We simply believe lasting joy is found in a different source—the inexhaustible treasures of our Savior. This is where Paul’s alien-like joy is grounded. So as Paul begins his outburst of joyful thanksgiving, it is as if he wants us to ask ourselves as a church—“What are the elements of joy that bind a gospel-formed people together?” Main Idea—A church bound together by the gospel finds joy in prayerful partnership and in God’s finishing work. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35194503 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Acts 16.11-34, Phil. 1.1-2 Hearing the gospel. Believing in Jesus. This is the way of salvation. And it’s they way we see when the gospel of Jesus first crashes upon the shores of Europe at Philippi. Paul received a vision to preach the gospel in Macedonia. And it was this preached gospel that the Lord was going to empower so that spiritually lost, sin-blind sinners could be found and see the way of salvation in Jesus Christ alone. Over the past two weeks we established that the path of life is fullness of joy in God. But this begs the question—“Where does the journey of enjoying God begin?” With no hesitation, the believers at Philippi shout—“The journey of joy begins in the gospel.” All we have to do is look at the transformed lives of a religious woman, a slave girl, and a jailer at Philippi. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35192912 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis 2 Peter 1:3-11 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35190861 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Psalm 16:1-11 This sermon kicks off our series into Philippians. But before we get there we need to ponder who we are as everyday disciples. As such we are created to enjoy God and from that place of joy progress in the faith. Paul will specifically highlight this in Philippians. So to set the stage for this beautiful relationship we begin with one of the most glorious places where we see joy in God on display—Psalm 16. From this text we learned this main idea—When I believe there is no good apart from the LORD and trust him as my all-satisfying portion, I discover the fullness of joy in the LORD. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35189000 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Psalm 28:1-9 Have you ever felt like God was not hearing your prayer? That's a devastating feeling? But lave you ever felt like God was not hearing your prayer while you were obeying His command to wait on Him? That makes the silence even harder? If you've ever been here, then you already understand why Psalm 28 follows Psalm 27. Psalm 27 ends with one of the Bible's clearest commands—“wait for the LORD!” But when Psalm 28 opens, David cries—"O LORD, my Rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me." Apparently David has been waiting. And he’s been waiting long enough that it now feels as though God has gone silent. The question is—What do you do when it feels like God is silent while you faithfully wait? When God seems silent in times of waiting, I can trust He still hears my prayers. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35186736 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Psalm 27:1-14 “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” Many of us have heard this phrase before. And in one way or another, many of us may have even counseled someone along these lines. But while there is a measure of truth in this phrase, what if there is a better path forward when the going gets tough. In a nutshell, this phrase is basically saying—“When life gets hard, the answer is to become stronger.” The subtle implication is that the strength you need is found within you. But along comes Psalm 27 calling us down an entirely different path. Forsake self-confidence and rest in God-confidence. Main Idea—When my confidence is grounded in who the LORD is, I can take courage in my troubles and wait for the LORD to act. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35184908 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dan Hartman Psalm 127 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35183302 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 5:1-5 If we go back to the first sermon we preached in this series we declared that Christ is the Head of His church. He has one, gospel-created, global people who gather visibly in local churches. But the Bible says Jesus isn’t merely the Head of His church. As 1 Peter 5 makes abundantly clear, Jesus is also the Chief Shepherd of His church. This raises an important question—How exactly does Jesus shepherd His people? Or to put it another way—How does the shepherding care of Jesus become visible in the life of the local church? Answer—Christ makes His shepherding care visible through faithful elders in the local church. Main Idea—Christ shepherds His church through qualified elders who serve under the Chief Shepherd. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35179472 Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 “How does the church remember Christ?” That’s the question that falls naturally in line with the questions we have been asking throughout this series. The Christian life does not begin with faith in Jesus, baptism, and church membership only for us to eventually move on and place Christ in the rearview mirror. Christ calls His people to regularly remember what He has done for us through His death and resurrection. Therefore, to help us remember, Jesus gave His church a gospel-shaped meal called the Lord’s Supper. Main Idea—The Lord’s Supper is a gospel meal where the church looks backward to the cross, inward at the heart, and forward to the return of Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35178032 Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Matthew 3:13-15; Romans 6:1-4; Matthew 28:18-20 Christ is the Head of His church. Those who belong to Him are one, global, gospel-created people. And these global people gather visibly in local churches. These are glorious truths. But praise God they are not merely theological ideas floating in the clouds. They have real-world implications for our lives such as the call from Christ to be baptized. So for our joy—Christ calls His people to publicly declare their union with Him through baptism. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35176321 Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Various Scriptures We continue our series entitled ‘Stand There’. And as we do we come to some very practical application. In Christ, we are part of the global church which makes itself visible in the local church. But the question becomes—“How do Christ’ people in a local church show commitment to one another?” Answer—by committing themselves as members to that local church. If the next 20 years at Delta are going to matter…if we are going to link arms and do something for God…then on this we must knit our hearts together, that—for our joy, Christ’s people are called to commit to one another by joining a local church. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35174513 Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Christ is the Head of His church. And those who belong to His church are one, gospel-created, global people.But that’s not all that can be said about Christ’s church. Yes—His church is global. But—His church is also local. This is where 1 Corinthians 12:12–27 helps us by talking about the local church as a body. When you are saved by grace through faith in Jesus, you are united to Christ’s global church. But—you are not just a detached part of a global whole. In Christ—you are a vital part of a rooted, local body of Believers. This means something for us as we move forward into the new chapter God has for our church. Main Idea—The local church is the body of Christ in one place where every member is necessary, different, and called to care for one another. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35172615 Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 2:11-22 Because Christ is the head of His church, we cannot build His church our way. This is why we must stand on Christ first and foremost. Last week we did that by noticing Jesus is supreme in everything. And this supreme Savior we have owns His church. But a faithful, Christ-grounded church does not stop there. Once we establish who owns the church, we must also ask—“Who belongs to the church?” Or to ask another way, “Who are Christ’s people? What defines them?” This is where Ephesians 2:11-22 shines bright because here Jesus effectively says—“These are my people!” They are a gospel-created people. They are one through the cross. And they are a global people gathered from every nation, tribe, and tongue. On this we must stand if the next 20 years at Delta are going to matter. Main Idea—Through the gospel, Christ creates one global people for Himself. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35171354 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Colossians 1:15-20 In this new chapter of our church, we must be grounded in Jesus—supreme over all creation and over His church. On this Christ we must stand. As we look forward to more faithful ministry to come for Delta, how will we walk together? By not just assuming our way forward, but by declaring our need to stand on Christ who is the Head of the church. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35171355 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brady Rueter Psalm 34 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35166906 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Acts 4:10-12 Jesus is alive! On Good Friday death was dealt, but on Easter Sunday the tomb was robbed. On Sunday the jaws of death were broken by the One who is the Resurrection and the Life. Praise God! In our text, Peter focuses on this very truth and all the resurrection means for us. Evil men crucified Jesus. God raised Jesus from the dead. And Peter says this leads to one unavoidable conclusion—we must be saved by the crucified and resurrected Jesus. Christ is risen. He is risen indeed! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35164819 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis John 12:12-19 Palm Sunday puts us on the front end of Holy Week. As Jesus makes his way into Jerusalem he does so as the King of Kings. But John makes clear that Jesus arrives with remarkable reversal. The crowd rightly sees Jesus as king. But their expectation of what he will accomplish is wrong. Thus, John shows us that Jesus is the expectation reversing king we need. He is the hero we need who will deliver us according to what we need—salvation from sin and death. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35162818 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Acts 13:1-12 This is the day we celebrated the sending of Gospel Community Church from Delta Church to plant in Athens, IL. Thus, we turned to the church in Antioch in Acts 13 to glory in what happens when a church follows the Spirit and sends Everyday Disciples so people hear and believe the gospel. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35161076 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Acts 9:1-19 We watched a Spirit-filled disciple in Philip be used by God as the Ethiopian eunuch went from unbelief to belief in Jesus. We read this account and rightly get fired up! But what about those who seem so far from God that you cannot help but conclude—if anyone is not being drawn to God, it must be this person. Luke knows this is a temptation of ours which explains why we puts the conversion of Saul right after the episode with the eunuch. Luke wants to prove that the saving power of Jesus knows no bounds. And he wants this records of Saul’s salvation to give us concrete hope that when Spirit-filled, bold, and powerful witnesses follow the Lord’s leading, we will see sinners saved. Main Idea—Jesus the Hound of Heaven pursues sinners—and Everyday Disciples get to join the pursuit. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35158964 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Acts 1:6-8; 8:26-40 Attitude and action. In so many areas of life, one leads to the other because what we believe [ the attitudes of our heart ] shape how we behave [ the actions we take ]. Previously in Acts 4 we learned that Spirit-fullness results in boldness. This is a key attitude the Spirit produces in the life of the Believer. But if this is the attitude, then it begs the question—“What is the resulting action?” Acts 8 provides an answer: if boldness is the attitude, then powerful witness is the action. For most of us, we will never have a Peter-like moment of preaching to thousands. But every one of us will have Philip-like moments for one-to-one witness in everyday life. So what does the action of a Spirit-filled witness look like? It looks like two simple things—they follow the Spirit’s leading, and they explain the good news of Jesus. Main Idea—Spirit-filled witnesses follow the Spirit and explain the good news of Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35157008 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Acts 4:1-31 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35155222 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Acts 2:42-47 Now what do I do? Have you ever asked yourself that question? This is what the crowd asked Peter after his Pentecost sermon. Peter has just preached the gospel with Spirit-empowered authority. And as a result, many “were cut to the heart” (v. 37). Luke records their immediate question—“What shall we do?” On one hand the answer was repent and be baptized. But notice, Luke does not leave the question there. The Spirit was reigning—and now there were three thousand spiritual newborns. But salvation was not the conclusion of the Spirit’s work. Once they came up out of the water, He did not step back. Why? Because if the Spirit truly reigns, then His rule would shape not only how these men and women were saved, but also how they were to grow. This text shows us what Spirit-filled disciples do as the Spirit continues to reign in their life. Main Idea—Where the Spirit reigns, a people devoted to spiritual growth will rise. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35153129 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Acts 1:1-5; 2:1-13 Moving toward the church plant, we are turning to the book of Acts to see how the Holy Spirit was active in the early church. We will see many great ways in which the Spirit is working but before we get to seeing all those ways we need start first with a truth—the need to be Everyday Disciples filled with the Holy Spirit. This is language used throughout Acts and into the New Testament as well. This is what part and parcel of what it means to be a Christian! Power, boldness, joy—these are ours in Christ as men and women filled with the Spirit. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35150728 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Isaiah 26:6-9 In the face of death, the loss and sorrow can be disorienting. But praise God that in His Word we have much hope that can and does sustain us in the face of death. Isaiah 25 is one such place. Here the prophet declares that God will swallow up death forever. The Lord has spoken and it will be done. This has been fulfilled greatly in the resurrection of Jesus and will be fulfilled finally in the return of Jesus. Lord hasten the day! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35148972 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Genesis 1:26-31 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35147155 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis 1 John 5:13-15 How do you spend time with someone in your life? Say you want to share an afternoon together with a friend, what do you do? What you do is talk to them. And during those times you talk about what matters to you and what matters to them. In the same way, this is how we spend time with God—by talking to Him about things that matter to us, and to Him. When we do this, the Bible calls this prayer. God’s Word is full of promises about prayer. And one of my favorite promises is found in our verses this morning—God has promised to hear and answer the prayers of all who belong to Him. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35140461 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis John 11:1-27 What is the greatest common problem facing the human race? Ask the bible this question and the answer comes back as the “last enemy”—the “fear of death” (1 Corinthians 15:26; Hebrews 2:15). In John 11 this fear is front and center as Mary and Martha watch Lazarus go from life to death. They turn to Jesus and learn from him something more than they ever expected, that Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life. And because this is who Jesus is, I can have eternal life. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35138421 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Psalm 119:9-11 Even as a child it is possible to fight sin! The psalmist aims his words to the “young man” telling him to guard his heart and treasure up God’s word in heart. Why? So that he might not sin against God. The Bible protects us from sin and there is no better age to learn that as children and youth! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35135204 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Matthew 2:13-23 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35131499 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Chance Newingham Matthew 2:1-12 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35129754 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brady Rueter Matthew 1:18-25 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35127689 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Matthew 1:1-17 Kicking off Advent, we turn to Matthew’s gospel and what we discover is a genealogy. But far from a random list of names, what we have is a declaration of hope. With the birth of Jesus the hopes and fears of all the years are met in Him. This genealogy is rich, pregnant with hope. And it declares the glories of our God whose plan it was to send us his Son so that we might have the sure and certain hope of redeeming grace anchored in Jesus. Main Idea: The hope of redeeming grace is secure because Christ the Savior is born http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35125584 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis James 5:11 What is the fuel for genuine Thanksgiving? What James points to in his letter and what the book of Job reveals in the life of Job is that beholding God clearly for who He is…this is the fuel for thanksgiving. When we come to see that the Lord is compassionate and merciful thanksgiving that flow into erupting worship will be the patter of our lives. So on this Sunday before the Thanksgiving holiday we set our eyes on our God in order to fuel our worship with that which endures—who our God is. Main Idea—Our compassionate and merciful Lord is the fuel for genuine thanksgiving. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35124088 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Job 42:1-17 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35122099 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Job 40:6-42:6 Last week we saw God speak from the whirlwind and address the protests of His suffering servant by reminding Job—“I have the whole world in my hands. I am in control over the continuing presence of evil.” And what we discovered is that this landed on Job with great comfort (40:3-5). But we also said that more must be said about the chaotic evil in our world. After all—but Job has dead children. His fortune has been shattered. His health is hovering on the brink of death. Therefore, enter God’s second speech. What Job still needs to know, and what every sufferer wants to know, is if the chaos and evil and suffering we experience in this world will one day be defeated. Main Idea—God is the Just Warrior who will one day defeat evil. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35119730 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Job 38:1-40:5 Job’s three friends have come and gone. Elihu, a fourth friend, has even entered into the conversation and moved closer to the truth. Yet in the end, the wisdom of man has left Job with no answers. And then the one thing Job has desired and simultaneously dreaded finally takes place—he gets his chance to talk with God. But what becomes immediately evident is that the conversation is not going to unfold how he dreamed it would—but as we will see, this is for God’s glory and Job’s good. Main Idea—God has the whole world in His hands, including the continuing presence of evil. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35118342 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Job 29-31 After hearing God speak Job plunges back upon the ash heap of his suffering. He has one last appeal to make to God, his heavenly Friend. Job’s approach is to remember the past before his suffering, lament his present loss, and express his longing for a secure future with God. This past of ‘that was then/this is now/what will be?’ is a pattern that common to sufferers. In this way Job gives us an approach on how to look to God even when it seems that best days are in the past and the loss and pain of suffering will never go away. In these moments in our suffering how can we know our future is secure and that we are right with God? It’s at this point, NT believers will be able to see that the answer to ‘what will be?’ is found in Jesus. Main Idea—When past blessings become present loss, remember that your future is secure in Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35113759 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Job 28:1-28 Ever since Chapter 4, we have been bombarded with the wisdom of man seeking to make sense of Job’s suffering all to no avail. The three cycles of argument have been born from Job’s howls from the ash heap of his unexplainable suffering in Chapter 3 where Job screamed out the agonized question of every sufferer—the question of “Why?” What 24 chapters of conversation have revealed is that Job still has no answer to the ‘why’ of his suffering. And furthermore, what these chapters have also revealed is that God has not answered Job’s question of “Why?” All of this produces the question—“Why will God not answer my question?” Chapter 28 shepherds us to see—What if the security we desire on the ash heap of suffering isn’t found in the wisdom of an answer for why we suffer. Instead what if the security we want is found in the wisdom of getting more of God himself through our suffering. Main Idea—While the wisdom we seek for why we suffer isn’t wrong; ultimately the wisdom we are to seek is Christ himself. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35112569 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brady Rueter Titus 3:8-15 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35109645 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brady Rueter Titus 3:1-7 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35107397 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dan Hartman Titus 2:11-15 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35105271 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Job 19:1-29 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35103562 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Job 14:1-22 Job’s desire to speak to God back in Chapter 9 comes to pass in this text. Job begins to speak to God in Chapter 13 but his conversation surprises us. Instead of Job presenting his court case before God with evidence of how his suffering is unjust, he instead begins to talk about the problem of sin and death. But if you think about it, it’s really not all that surprising that this is where Job takes his conversation with God. Death is very much on Job’s mind. Chapter 2 has made it clear that he is very sick (2:7). And it just makes sense that as Job feels himself slipping toward the grave under what feels like God’s unexplainable punishment, he would ask the question—“What would happen to me if I were to die on this ash heap?” Job’s suffering is forcing serious reflection on the nature of death and what lies beyond the grave. And Chapter 14 records how Job fights to see more than just death in his suffering. Main Idea—When suffering forces me to face my mortality, I can rejoice in the hope of resurrection life. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35099833 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Job 9:1-35 Imagine what it would be like to be judged unfairly. Chances are good that in some way, big or small, this has happened to you. And if so, then you can appreciate how Job feels in this chapter. 1. As the cycles of conversation continue to unfold between Job and his friends, it becomes evident that Job feels wrongly condemned by God.Therefore, he wants a day in court with God so he can prove his innocence. But there’s a problem, this is God the Almighty Job is talking about! And Job has a double fear: who on earth can challenge the Almighty and he’s fearful that if he got his day in court then this just might prove God to be unjust as he’s beginning to worry. These thoughts lead Job to long for a solution to his problem—the need for mediator who can stand in the gap between him and God and make all things right. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35098108 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Job 4-27 Between the initial shock of Job’s suffering and his dark lament, Job’s friends show up. They begin so well but as they open their mouths to speak they prove to be “miserable comforters” who “torment” Job as they heap up “empty nothings.” Unfortunately, when we look into the mirror of Job’s friends we can see our reflection in them. So how can you and I not become “miserable comforters” like Job’s friends? We discover answers to this question in Chapters 4-27. We will learn to speak in healing ways to those who are suffering when you and I look at Job’s friends, observe what they did, and then learn to do the opposite! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35095759 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Job 3:1-26 We last left Job worshiping God on the ash heap. But now after seven days and nights of silence, our innocent sufferer opens his mouth, and what comes out is no whimpering sigh. It is a gut-wrenching howl of raw, unfiltered emotion as Job finally expresses his feelings in words. Job is a pain-struck man knocked down by grief. But for all of his howling Job is also a picture of faithfulness to God in his suffering. We must remember that Job-like lament spoken to God is an exercise of our faith in God. Dark lament isn’t faithlessness, it is faithfulness on display. That’s what Job is going to show us. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35093465 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dan Hartman Titus 2:1-10 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35090912 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Charles Campbell Titus 1:1-16 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35088093 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Job 1:1-2:10 Godliness is a good thing. The pursuit of godliness is a good thing. But have you ever asked yourself, “Why am I pursuing godliness?” Or to take it a step further, “Why am I pursuing God himself?” I do ABC, God does XYZ, and it’s all good. This might seem to have nothing to do with the book of Job but nothing is further from the truth. In these first two chapters Satan’s accusation against Job is that this is how he is relating to God. Thus the question of whether his relationship with God is genuine (or if anyone’s can be for that matter). It brings us to ask—Do I love God for His sake? I am in it for myself to get stuff from God? Or is the all surpassing worth of knowing the LORD enough? This is the issue at the heart of these first two chapters. So how can we know if we are in a transactional relationship with God? That leads us to the Main Idea—God sometimes allows suffering to prove we truly love God for His own sake. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35085829 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Various Scriptures We don’t have to go looking for it. It will come and find us. Sooner or later, suffering at a catastrophic level arrives and wrecks our lives. And while there are many times we understand why we are suffering, there are also times when our suffering is intense and makes no sense. This is why we need the Word of God, especially the book of Job. Suffering wisely and well does not come naturally to us. Therefore, we run to our God who is with us in the valley of affliction. It is here in the valley that we often learn more about our God than in the green pastures of life. To start off our series we begin with a short theology of suffering. In this sermon we touch on four categories of suffering we can experience so that we might better understand our suffering hero and learn to walk alongside him growing deeper in the God we love. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35083494 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Chance Newingham Psalm 24 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35080816 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 John Kleinschmidt Psalm 26 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35078160 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dan Hartman Psalm 25 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35075074 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Will Henry Psalm 23 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35072561 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 2:1-10 The past two weeks have given us opportunity to feast on the good news of God’s kingdom and the good news of the cross. Like a well cooked steak perfectly pairs together with a cup of fine wine, we’ve witnessed how Kingdom and Cross perfectly pair together. But what’s a good meal without the final course to make it complete—dessert. In our text God is inviting us to linger a little longer at His banqueting table so that we might devour the gospel dessert of grace. Our text is Ephesians 2:1-10—verses dripping with the good news that “by grace you have been saved.” Life with God under the rule of God is available now (Kingdom). And it’s available now because through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus we can be reconciled to God (Cross). And all of this is possible because of God’s grace—the good news that God accepts us, not because we have earned it or deserved it, but because God does so freely at Christ’s expense. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35069174 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Colossians 1:12-22 This week we continue to consume the nourishing delights of God’s gospel from God’s Word. This week we turn to the gospel of the cross learning that the good news of the cross is that through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus we can be reconciled to God. This ties together with the good news of God’s Kingdom. We have life with God under His rule because Jesus is the supreme King who is the sufficient Savior. The cross declares the supremacy and sufficiency of Jesus for salvation and every day of our life. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35065964 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Mark 1:9-14 What is the gospel? That is the question before us over the next three weeks. Our tendency is to lean one way or the other with how the Bible talks about the gospel. We might want to use kingdom language only, or cross or grace language only. But the way God reveals His good news to us is with all three aspects—a beautiful whole gospel we get to embrace. We concentrate on the gospel of God’s kingdom from Jesus’ proclamation in Mark. We learn that the gospel of God’s kingdom is the good news that life with God is available now through Jesus Christ. Truly the time is fulfilled, the kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35062856 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 11:1-13 Whether you are a new Christian or have been a Christian for a while, we can all struggle with fears we have about prayer. For instance, we might fear that God the Father is relationally distant with no time for our prayers. Or maybe we fear that God is exasperated by our repeated prayers for the same things. You might fear whether or not God even desires to answer your prayers. Or perhaps the fear that haunts you most is whether God is good. The point is fears like these can smother the flame of prayer like a wet blanket smothers a fire. Jesus knows this. Thus He knows how much we need to be reminded of the oxygenating promises of who God is. Promises that have the power to deflate our fears in prayer. This is what makes Luke 11:1-13 so life-giving. Main Idea—Jesus quiets my fears about prayer by reinforcing who God is. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35059203 Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Chance Newingham 2 Timothy 3:1-17 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35055850 Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 A desire to please God in our lives is a good and right desire. It indicates that you are a genuine Christian. But perhaps you’ve asked yourself, “What pleases God? And is there a way to know what pleases God?” The answer is ‘yes’ and the text before us is such a place to know what pleases God. Practical lists in the scriptures can sometimes feel like a soul-less list of to-do’s. But far from it, they are a practical, Spirit inspired, practical ways to walk in manner pleasing to God. Paul is closing out his letter with such a list. And the purpose of this list is show how Everyday Disciples can please God in their relationships with other people in the Jesus family and in their relationship with God. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35052838 Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 There is power in knowing something will happen. We run our lives on this concept. We plan today’s activities based on knowing future events will happen on certain days and times. But what happens when you know a certain event is coming, but you don’t know the day or time. How do you prepare and not lose sight of that day. We don’t want to be caught off guard or surprised by that future day, but it’s hard to not allow other items preoccupy our time. The Thessalonians felt this tension with the day of the Lord. The return of Jesus is going to happen, but we don’t know the day or time. Thus Paul writes words of encouragement on how to be prepared for the return of Jesus and not lose sight of that future day. Even though we don’t have specifics, we can prepare for the return of Jesus by living today in light of His return. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35048142 Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The opposite of certain hope can be described as evaporating hope. Hope that is unsure, colored with doubt, and easily robbed from us is hope that can evaporate suddenly and plunge into despair. Paul needed to address evaporating hope in Thessalonica. In the face of death these Christians needed to know how the resurrection and return of Jesus produce certain hope in their lives and ground us life and death. There is a way to grieve death with hope and it’s all rooted in Jesus who died and rose again. Main Idea—I have hope in life and death because of the resurrection and return of Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35044928 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! To celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead we turn to Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians. In these verses we discover that there is a way to know if I am a genuine Christian. We discover that genuine Christians are those who have been resurrected from death to life and are delivered from the wrath to come by Jesus. The question is, “Why is Jesus qualified to be this Deliverer?” Answer: because resurrection! Main Idea—I can be resurrected from death to life because God raised Jesus from the dead. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35042246 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 God is committed to our holiness. In fact, God takes the matter of our holiness so seriously that He leaves no room for you and me to misunderstand His expectations, for—“as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” (1 Pet. 1:15-16). So far Paul has talked about holiness and our sanctification in sexual purity. Now it’s time to talk about this in brotherly love and how this works itself out something as practical as our work. God-pleasing love for others in the Jesus family and beyond can be as simple as working unto the Lord! Main Idea—I please God by working hard at loving others and loving hard work. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35038546 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 The good news of Jesus not only teaches us what to believe, but it also directs us how we ought to live in order to “please God” (4:1). This is the crucial connection the Thessalonian Believers needed to grasp and the same goes for you and me today. This prompts the question—“Okay, so how do I do this? How can I live to please God? Paul answers this question in Chapters 4 & 5—The purpose of Believers is to please God in all things. Whether it’s your sex life, your work life, matters of death and life, or anything in-between—God’s call for you and me is to keep growing in holiness more and more. This sets us up for the Main Idea—I please God when I pursue holiness in sexual purity. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35034949 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis 1 Thessalonians 3:10-13 For three chapters, Paul has been giving thanks for the work of the gospel in the lives of the Thessalonians. But now the time has come to heap the encouragement of growth on his thanksgiving. They are walking in a manner worthy of God. The question is how do they do this “more and more”? Christian growth will come down to action. That cannot be denied. But first, Christian growth must begin [ and continue ] in prayer to God. That is what Paul models for us in his prayer. Paul takes this on in his letter because the Thessalonians need to know that growth is a normal part of the Christian life. Main Idea—Growing more and more is a prayer-fueled, normal part of the Christian life. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35031524 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:10 Because my Jesus family matters, matters of my Jesus family grip my heart. This truth comes to surface greatly in our text. Paul is a pastor but also an ordinary Christian. He is a fellow brother and sister in the household of God with the Thessalonians. His is a heart of deep love for his Thessalonian Jesus family and this deep love gives us a model for how we can approach family life in our Jesus family. Like Paul to the Thessalonians, we can see our local church family with glory and joy, longing to see them stand firm in the Lord, seeing their faith in Jesus as fuel for our faith in Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35028219 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 The church in Thessalonica sprang up from the soil of affliction and hardship yet these Believers received the gospel in much affliction with the joy in the Holy Spirit. But as time went on the opposition and suffering they experienced continued long after their initial reception of the gospel. Why? Paul answers that their ongoing suffering makes sense because God’s Word is at work in them resulting in the world at work against them. Paul encourages them that their experience isn’t abnormal, but a normal part of everyday discipleship. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35023103 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Psalm 13:1-6 There is lonely and waiting pain. Grief and loss pain. We can experience relational pain that is often partnered with emotional pain. And then there is the physical pain we experience with our bodies. Add to all of this that our pain can be chronic—meaning it is constant and ongoing. And when we watch the life, abilities, and enjoyment we once had fade into the distance due to that pain—disappointment, grief, despair, and especially hopelessness can quickly seep into our veins. Hopelessness is the great temptation we face in chronic pain prompting the question—What do you do when you find yourself in a season of pain with no end in sight? Psalm 13 is our help teaching us—When I feel hopeless in my pain, I can hope in God. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35019046 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis John 13:36-14:6 If you think about the heaving sobs of grief and the stinging pain of loss you have experienced in your life, then you know how the darkness and heaviness of grief knows no bounds. Losses come in many shapes and sizes. Some are large while others are small. But here’s the deal with loss whether large or small—whatever the nature or intensity of your loss, grief is never far behind. So what can we do? Using our illustration from last week, we can continue to build on the footing of God’s Word. Main Idea—I can rest my hope in Jesus who knows my tears in grief and loss. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35015623 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Genesis 16 & John 11 The tears and tossings we experience in life come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. And our experiences of loneliness that are so often coupled with periods of waiting perfectly describe so many of our tears. When we find ourselves alone, and when waiting for answers has become all too familiar—the temptation to fear is typically close by. In fear we can wonder—Is God really for me? Does God see me? Why does He seem so slow? Where is He at? Isn’t He loving? And in love, shouldn’t His care for me be more than it seems right now? The good news for you and me is that our tears in loneliness and our tossings in waiting truly matter to God. Main Idea—I can trust in God who holds my tears in loneliness and waiting. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35011612 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Psalm 56:1-13 When we feel the sting of suffering—God has not left us alone in our tears. Instead, our tender God meets us through His Word providing up-close personal care in our suffering and sorrow. Psalm 56 is one such example of our God’s intimate care for us. Perhaps you’ve been here before. Perhaps you are here now, like David, “much afraid.” Fearful that your loneliness and waiting is pointless. Fearful that your grief and loss has no purpose. Afraid that your pain and hopelessness will find no relief. If you know anything of these things, then Psalm 56 invites you to come and rest in the God who knows your tears and tossings. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35007913 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Chance Newingham Philippians 4:4-9 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35005682 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Chance Newingham Philippians 2:1-11 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=35001270 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 In Thessalonica there was a double question lingering in the air—“(1) Was Paul an authentic gospel messenger, and (2) had the Thessalonians really received the authentic gospel message?” In Chapter 1, Paul pastored the Thessalonians by answering—“Here is how you can know if you’ve received the authentic gospel message.” With that question answered Paul continues in Chapter 2 to shepherd these Believers by answering the other question still lingering in the air—“How can I know if I’m being pastored by an authentic gospel messenger?” Just like last week, this is where these verses talk to us today. They show us not only how a pastor is to act but also give us assurance that we are being led by an authentic gospel messenger. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34996686 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 The church in Thessalonica was known as a people marked by faith, love, and hope. But there is something else that could also be concretely known about this brand new church, they were a people loved and chosen by God. This they could know and Paul wanted them to have this assurance. It’s this very point which speaks to us today. For it’s not only the Thessalonians but people like you and me who ask the question—“How can I know I am loved and chosen by God?” What is the evidence that I have had a genuine salvation experience? With great enthusiasm and much encouragement, Paul takes us by the hand and reveals how receiving and being changed by the gospel shows that you are loved and chosen by God. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34993326 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Chance Newingham Philippians 1:1-11 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34988492 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Acts 17:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 1:1 From Luke’s account in Acts 17 we are able to trace the contours of the Thessalonian church which led Paul to write this letter. This was a young church filled with new Christians needing encouragement in knowing how to grow in their faith in Christ, so Paul writes to that end. This was also a church which right from the start faced hostility and needed to be strengthened by remembering where their strength to endure comes from—God himself and the hope of the future return of Jesus. The needs of the Thessalonian church are no different from our little church which makes this letter ring with importance. Just as the Thessalonians needed to know, so we need to know and remember that—God longs for His people to grow and He will protect that gospel growth. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34984883 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Charles Campbell John 15:1-8 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34981745 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Chance Newingham Luke 2:1-20 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34980597 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis John 1:14-18 To what extent was God willing to go so that you and I might know, prepare for, and receive Jesus? Just how serious was God the Father about adopting born again sinners into His family? Answer—Christmas serious! And if you were to ask God—“Where’s the proof? Prove to us how serious you are about Christmas,” He’d say “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” didn’t He? I’m this serious about Christmas. This right here is pure invitation and it’s an invitation to behold Incarnate Deity lying in the manger. Main Idea: The proof of Christmas centers on the Bethlehem Baby—Come and behold him! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34978597 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis John 1:9-13 After inviting us to know Jesus and prepare for Jesus, we now come to a key moment in John’s introduction—will we receive Jesus or reject Jesus. Many reject; few receive, but oh the privilege that comes with receiving and believing on Jesus—He gives US the right to become children of God! What sin dead sinners need is to be born of God so that we might receive and believe on Jesus. This is at the heart of Christmas—the Bethlehem Baby was born to die that I may be born of God—have I received him? That’s the question. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34975150 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis John 1:6-9 As John continues to flood the Christmas story with the colors of glory, he turns our attention to the man, John the Baptist. God sent a messenger and the Baptist was the man. His aim was to put the spotlight solely on THE Light, Jesus the Word. In the fulness of time this herald came to tell us the long promised light of the world was here so that we might be prepared for Jesus. Main Idea—The Christmas Child is the long promised light of the world, am I prepared for him? http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34971658 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis John 1:1-5 Merry Christmas! Entering the Advent season can be a joyous time of the year, a time that draws us to consider the glories of how the Son of God became flesh and dwelt among us. To help us worship our way through this Advent we turn to the Gospel of John where our text will not only lead us to stoop low near the manger, but also to lift our eyes to behold the wonders of the baby in the manger. The beginning of John’s gospel is unlike the other gospels in its power to amplify the whole Christmas story. These 18 versus lift high the glories of the pre-incarnate Word, filling in the Christmas picture with glorious color that invites us to worship the Low-born King of Heaven. Main Idea—The Bethlehem Baby is the eternal Creator of life and light—Do I know him? http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34967383 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Jeremiah 9:23-24; Galatians 6:14 Loving God with all your heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus taught that this is the summation of the Law and the prophets. The question becomes, how can we love our neighbor? One answer is to love your neighbor with the gospel. And one way we can love our neighbor with the gospel is by boasting in the cross. Cross-boaster make much of Christ and what He accomplished through His death and resurrection. When we boast in the cross, we make much of Jesus and when we make much of Jesus we love others! We want neighbors to know Jesus by our boasting. So the question is, What am I boasting in? Is it the cross or something else? http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34963519 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Matthew 22:34-40 Jesus was asked which is the greatest commandment in the Law. Jesus answered this question with—Love the Lord your God. But He followed it up with a second commandment like it—Love your neighbor as yourself. Like you can’t have a one sided coin, you can’t separate love God from love neighbor. The Bible expert needed to hear this so that he could truly understand what God wants from him. In sermon #2 in this three part series aimed at encouraging the children of our church we learned this main idea—I can love my neighbor as myself. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34960016 Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Matthew 22:34-40 As a child, we may think that it’s only those older than us who can love God and make their life count for Him. Not true! When Jesus says, “You shall love the Lord your God” he is talking to all, even children, from toddler to teenager and everyone in-between. This sermon helps us to know how to Love God with all we have by listening to Jesus who says—love God with all your heart, soul, and mind. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34956668 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Psalm 146:1-10 What does it mean to have the good life? The Bible is very clear that those who have the good life are the who have embraced the good news that life with God is available to all who put their faith in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Many want the good life, but many attempt the good life apart from Jesus. We look for help and search in hope that something, anything will deliver what only the King of Kings can provide. This is true in times of political angst when ‘princes’ come along calling us to trust in them for the good life. The psalmist knows better. The help and hope we need can only be found in the LORD who reigns forever. King Jesus is the prince who can be trusted for all time. He is the king we need. Main Idea—In times of political angst, my ultimate hope is in the LORD who reigns forever. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34952543 Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Micahel Byrd Genesis 12:1-7 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34948027 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brady Rueter Titus 3:1-7 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34944228 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Genesis 2 & 2 Corinthians 4 The world is asking questions, “What is a woman? What does it mean to live as a woman?” Praise God that He has given us answers in His word! All that we need for life and godliness is found in the Bible, and this includes how to live out our gender. This means created in the image of God as female, a woman’s femininity can glorify her Creator as she expresses her gender in line with who she is as a woman. Main Idea—It’s good to be a woman and femininity is expressed in helping, subduing, and nurturing. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34939673 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Genesis 2:15, 3:1-9, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34936243 Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brady Rueter Psalm 139:13-16 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34933264 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brady Rueter Genesis 3:1-7 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34930064 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Genesis 1 & 2 We start the sermon series by looking to the North Star of God’s Word. To navigate our way through the conversation on gender and sexuality we need an unmovable guide. The first two chapters of the Bible are that guide. God creates. He creates mankind with bodies. And He creates those bodies as male and female. These grounding truths are for our good and God’s glory. Main Idea—God’s good gift of gender is revealed in His design of male and female. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34924051 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Ecclesiastes 11:1-6; 7:13-14 There is a tension that runs through Ecclesiastes between what we can know versus what we cannot know. We know that God is in control of all our days. Yet also know that there is a lot we don’t know like why and how God allows certain things to happen in our lives. When our God-controlled days are touched by brokenness this tension is amplified because the wise understand that God is equally sovereign over all our days—good and bad. So how can we handle this tension? That’s what the Preachers guides us to see in our verses today. Main Idea—When my lot in life doesn’t make sense, consider the work of God. This is where the fear of the LORD leads us. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34918466 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 In these verses, the Preacher is most definitely repeating one of his favorite themes in Ecclesiastes. Death is certain but this reality is designed to get us to live in light of the end. But this time, as the Preacher turns to the good gifts we are to enjoy under the sun he does so with an urgency yet to be seen in Ecclesiastes. The Preacher is shepherding us once again via repetition. The wise know looking long and hard at death paves the road to life. Death will come for us all, but how we live in light of this end is an apologetic in a world that needs to see Jesus. Also, the gifts God gives us to enjoy before we die are designed to make us homesick for our true country, heaven. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34914161 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 Wisdom is good. It has its limitations, but it definitely is God’s gift given to us so that we might navigate life under the sun wisely. Sometime we need help from a friend. The Preacher is this friend and the help he gives us in Chapter 8 is to model for us how to be wise in daily scenarios that we experience. The invitation from the Preacher is to ride in his hip pocket and learn how to be wise by learning from another’s example. Main Idea—While wisdom has limitations, we must use our God-given wisdom to navigate life under the sun. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34910111 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Ecclesiastes 7:15-29 Wisdom is very helpful! But, wisdom does have its limitations. That’s the message in the back half of Ecclesiastes 7. The invitation from the Preacher is to embrace these limits. Embracing these limits will help us to not make an idol of wisdom and embracing these limits can be a source of joy that throws us into the arms of the eternal, unchangeable, no-limits, all-wise God. Main Idea—The wise will not make an idol out of wisdom by embracing the limitations of wisdom. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34906182 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brian Hubert Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:14 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34899514 Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Ecclesiastes 5:1-6:9 Here in the middle of the Preacher’s sermon, we come to an oasis that is all about fearing God. The time has come to consider what we worship under the sun and how our hearts can be pulled from the ultimate treasure of God himself to little treasures that are good, but not worthy of our worship. This oasis (respite) in the middle of Ecclesiastes invites us to drink deeply of God and see how we can satisfy our souls in Him. Then from there, we can go forward in our journey under the sun rightly realizing how to interact with God’s good gifts that He gives to us. Main Idea—There are many treasures that call for our worship; but the treasure to be worshiped above all is God. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34894627 Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:16 Why is our world full of persistent injustice and oppression? How did we get here? The answer underlying our text this morning, is because we tend to only ask ‘How am I doing?’ instead of asking ‘How are WE doing?’ When the waking concern of my life is ‘I, not we’; when the dominant focus of my day is ‘me and myself, not you’; it’s not long before the people in your life will be seen as disposable products to be consumed in your pursuit of ‘me’. And from the soil of ‘me, not we’ injustice and oppression grows. Main Idea—In a world full of persistent injustice, Jesus brings a fuller answer to oppression that the world cannot offer. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34890021 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 Whether it’s the shortness of time, the tyranny of time, or the vanishing nature of time—none of us live beyond the set boundary of seasons and times. And honestly, the time dominance of life under the sun makes some of us very uneasy. We are prone to view our time-bound nature as a liability—a limitation we often refuse to embrace and in aggravation cannot control. Things like this explain our frustration with time. So what can we do? Enter God’s gift of Ecclesiastes 3. The destination at the end of the journey is to see that our lack of control over the big picture of life and individual seasons of life is actually designed to produce hope that I can joyfully rest my times in God’s hands. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34888700 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34883136 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, 11:7-12:14 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34877699 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Kyle Edmiston Psalm 21 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34873373 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Tommy DeMare Psalm 20 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34867998 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Nate Van Ravenswaay Psalm 19 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34863860 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dan Hartman Psalm 17 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34859028 Sun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Colossians 4:2-6 Fishers of men speak the good news of Jesus to people. This is what we see as the culminating point of our sermon series. Everyday Disciples speak the gospel with their words. But how? What’s a good tool we can use to do this? In this sermon we ground our thoughts in God’s Word and then get super practical by putting a tool in front of us that can help turn conversations about the brokenness of sin into gospel conversations. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34853825 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Mark 8:22-25 Over the past couple of weeks, in our sermon series, we have been getting practical. This morning we turn to another practical and indispensable action in doing the work of fishing for men—embracing our total dependence on prayer. Fishers of Men embrace their dependence on prayer because of our absolute inability to open spiritually blind eyes. Jesus has this power physically proving He has the power spiritually. Thus we lean on Jesus in prayer as we go fishing for men. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34849897 Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Acts 8:26-40 Fishers of men are Spirit-led and Bible-fed. That’s what we learn from Philip the evangelist in Acts 8. He serves us by giving practical examples of how to do the work of an evangelist. He walks in step with the Spirit’s leading and when the Spirit leads him to bear witness about Jesus this Bible-fed man knows how open his Bible and point to Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34845346 Sun, 19 May 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Mark 6:7-13 When it comes to making disciples, the big truths involved with this call make sense for many of us. The struggle we can have though is in knowing how to apply these big truths in everyday life. Like in all areas of life we need help in practical application—and that’s where we start with this sermon. This message rounds the corner in the sermon series to start getting practical. With this message we turn to the very practical matter of fear and how a fearful heart can paralyze us as fishers of men. From Mark 6 we see how the truths/encouragement that Jesus gave to the twelve can help fearful followers of Jesus become fearless fishers of men by relying on Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34838941 Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 16:19-31 If you listen to the language of our culture, it’s easy to draw the conclusion that our culture has a low view of Hell. For many ‘hell’ is nothing more than a filler word in a sentence. For some, ‘hell’ is a place where really bad people go when they die and definitely not a place for good people like them. For others, the concept of ‘hell’ is comical, or repulsive, or altogether non-existent. So if all of this is true, then why even talk about Hell? Why not avoid the topic and avoid the offense? We talk about Hell because Hell is real. We talk about Hell because Jesus talked about the existence and experience of Hell. We talk about Hell because, according to Jesus, the destination of those who do not “repent and believe in the gospel” is to an eternal, irreversible, conscious torment, separated from God in Hell. And this reality has great impacts on why we ask the question—Who’s Your One? Main Idea—Followers of Jesus prioritize the importance of one because Hell is real. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34835529 Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 15 & 19 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34828383 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Mark 1:14-20 Believing the gospel of God makes me a follower of Jesus who fishes for men. This is what we see when we turn to these verses in Mark. This truth helps us launch our sermon series titled—Who’s Your One?—because if we are going to seek after lostness like Jesus then we can do by recognizing that we all have at least one lost person in our lives. Individually in our homes, neighborhoods, and work or collectively as a Jesus Family, a common denominator for both is lostness. And if the importance of one lost sinner is to move us like it did Jesus then we should look to Jesus and start with what’s most important. And what’s most important is that we first believe the gospel of God and move forward from there. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34823546 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brady Rueter Luke 24:36-53 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34819780 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 24:13-35 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34813853 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 24:1-12 Jesus is alive! For 23 chapters, Dr. Luke has taken us by the hand and walked us through the birth, life, death, and burial of Jesus Christ. Friday closed with the aroma of death lingering in the air—a moment which felt like death had the last word. On Friday death was dealt, but on Sunday the tomb was robbed as the jaws of death were broken by the Way, the Truth, and the Life. And now as Dr. Luke takes us into the last chapter of his gospel, he wants us to see that you and I can have certainty that Jesus HAS risen just as He said. Confidence is what Luke wants you and I to have. Confidence that the empty grave and the word of Jesus proves my Savior lives. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34809575 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 23:26-56 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34804961 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 23:26-56 With the guilty Barabbas released, and the innocent Jesus “delivered over to their will,” we are left to behold the man upon the cross as God accomplishes that which is humanly impossible—namely, sending His only Son to be our substitute and to sacrifice himself on the cross for our sins. Looking at the last three times Jesus speaks from the cross we see Jesus operating with joy—“for the joy that was set before him, he endured the cross” (Heb. 12:2). In a simple phrase, this text can be summed up like this—Jesus died my soul to save. And in this all God’s people rejoice. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34804963 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 22:31-62 In Luke 22 we have a story of two cups. Last week we saw how the Passover cup was a cup of blessing symbolizing how Jesus the Lamb of God was going to shed His blood for the forgiveness of sin. But in verses 31-62 we see that the Gethsemane cup is the cup of God’s wrath against sin which Jesus will drink at the cross in order that He can offer us the cup of blessing. Whether it’s the sin of denying Jesus [ Peter ], the sin of betraying Jesus [ Judas ], or any other sin we can imagine in-between, what we have before us is evidence that all people everywhere need the wrath consuming death of Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34796219 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 22:1-30 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34792771 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 21:5-38 The Savior’s people are to live in light of the end of all things. More often than not this subject throws us off, can be hard to understand, so we tend to just ignore what the Bible says. But in Luke 21 Jesus is shepherding His own. He gives signs that we are living in the last days and signs of what to look for regarding THE last Day. But it’s not so we can just over concentrate on the future, but know how to live body and courageously for the King here in the present. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34786969 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Chance Newingham Luke 20:19-21:4 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34780591 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brady Rueter Session 2 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34782799 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brady Rueter Session 1 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34782798 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 19:28-20:18 With our entry into verse 28 we head into Luke’s third and last major section of his gospel. Jesus has now arrived in Jerusalem to accomplish the salvation that has been anticipated and written about in the OT. Jesus enters as the King of Kings who will make possible the peace with God we need. But the triumph of His entry will give way to the tragedy of rejection. Jesus in kindness and with great love gives the verdict that all who reject the Son will face the just judgment of God. We learn from these verses that despite his rejection by many, Jesus is God’s promised King. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34776445 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Ahron Cooney Luke 19:11-27 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34770611 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 18:31-19:10 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34766214 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 18:9-30 While there is most definitely a future aspect to the return of King Jesus and the arrival of His kingdom, that doesn’t mean there is no present tense reality to it. Entry into God’s Kingdom is Bible talk for eternal life / salvation language. So the language of Jesus answering the question about when His Kingdom will come has everything to do with you and with me. The only way we can be prepared to meet King Jesus when He returns on that future day is by entering His Kingdom now, today, in the present. Using a parable, a truth from children, and an interaction with a Rich Ruler, Jesus teaches us that entry into God’s Kingdom is available to all who come to Him like a child. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34761596 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Throughout the Bible we discover that God has very kindly not left us on our own when it comes to our families. He has made clear to us what will bring Him honor and glory in our parenting. In a nutshell, we are shown that teaching or children about God, loving God, discipling our children to fear God properly is a parent’s privilege. This has application directly in our homes and for the Jesus family to which we belong. This sermon further grounds our value for seeking to equip parent’s to be the primary discipler of their children and explains why we value having children in the worship service. Main Idea—It is a parent’s privilege to love God and love Him in front of their children. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34757404 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Psalm 1:1-6 This morning we do something different. Approaching a new year we want to help families with children in the service. We preach Psalm 1 in a way that is aimed at children and gives pointers as to how the children can be Bible treasure hunters. Main idea from Psalm 1—True happiness is found in God and His Word. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34753927 Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Isaiah 11:1-9 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34744681 Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Isaiah 9:1-7 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34741360 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Micah 5:1-5 When the Old Testament prophets spoke prophecies concerning God’s coming Savior they are very hope giving. Not only because they point us to Jesus our Savior, but also because their messages are good news messages spoken right smack-dab in the middle of real life. Micah’s good news to a waiting people is that in the midst of our daily lives we do have a Shepherd-King who has come, who is compassionate, who shepherds his people, who brings us the peace we need given to us. This is nuclear-grade hope from the prophet…that a shepherd is coming who will be our peace. And this side of the cross we know who this Shepherd-King is…Jesus Christ! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34736055 Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Malachi 2:17-3:4 The Old Testament prophets were a waiting people who lived among a waiting people. Their message was a consistent proclamation—don’t lose hope, God’s help is coming! Malachi is one such prophet. The people of his day were swimming in a jumble of untrue words and messages about God and into this God speaks His message—A messenger is coming who will speak a better word. The New Testament reveals that Jesus is this messenger. In Malachi we see the promise of Christmas bright on the page! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34730148 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 18:1-8 As the Savior’s people live their lives in the in-between of Christ’s two arrivals, we can lose heart as it relates to prayer for any number of reasons. Thus Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow so that we would always pray and not lose heart. Jesus is so kind and He is shepherding us with this parable. Prayers of justice for God’s people will find an answer. This brings strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. Praise God! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34724393 Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 17:20-37 In these verses we discover Jesus speaking with confidence about the already arrival of His kingdom and His certain unmistakable return. As it relates to these things the danger is that anyone can lose sight of these main and plain things—the Kingdom is here because the King is here AND Jesus will be back. The call of the text is = Don’t lose sight—the certain return of Jesus will be unmistakable. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34719294 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 17:11-19 A new discipleship theme has started. Luke reminds us that Jesus is heading to Jerusalem. It is there that Jesus will do what must be done in order for sinners to be saved. It’s the work of the cross that will accomplish what we need for salvation. This miraculous healing is Luke’s way of reminding us of what’s important. As this last discipleship theme will concentrate on the coming of the Savior’s kingdom, we must be reminded that all this info about God’s kingdom rests on the foundation of salvation through faith in Jesus alone. Main Idea—Don’t stop believing—sinners are saved through faith in Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34714594 Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 17:1-10 Repentance is the way. With the last words of Jesus in this third discipleship theme of Luke’s gospel, Jesus invites His followers to continue in repentance. The Luke 15 reality of one lost sinner repenting isn’t one and done act for a disciple. Repentance and faith are to be the ever-deepening, ongoing, give and take habit of our every day lives. This looks like taking care to help others repent. Trusting in Jesus to do this. And fighting the temptation to think too highly of ourselves as we can be prone to do. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34708629 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Shannon Ford Philippians 4:10-20 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34703923 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 16:19-31 For many ‘hell’ is a word merely to be used in a turn of phrase. For some, ‘hell’ is a place where really bad people go when they die and definitely not a place for good people like them. For others, the concept of Hell is just plain comical or repulsive or altogether non-existent. But if we scour the four gospels we discover that Jesus has a lot to say about the existence and experience of Hell. One such place is the parable before us. Having seen heaven’s joy over one repenting sinner in the lost sheep & lost coin (15:1-10), and having seen a perfect picture of true repentance in the lost younger son (15:11-32), and then having seen what a hardened un-repentant heart looks like in response to Jesus’ salvation agenda (16:14-18), the time has come to wrestle with the question—Where does un-repentance lead? Jesus warns that the highway to hell is paved with un-repentance. Main Idea—Jesus stresses the reality of Hell. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34700472 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 16:1-18 Money, serving God, ridicule, God’s law, marriage/divorce. What is Jesus doing?!? This section seems so out of place in connection with our theme question—Will those who are saved be few? But nothing could be further from the truth. Turning to the disciples, Jesus invites His disciples into heaven’s joy over a sinner repenting by using their possessions to serve God’s agenda. Main Idea—The Savior’s people use God’s money for God’s work. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34693722 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 15:1-32 Jesus just said in Chapter 14—“He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” And we know people are paying attention to Jesus because Luke says in 15:1, that—“the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him.” This makes the Pharisees grumble leading Jesus to teach some parables. These stories with a spiritual point are not only designed to shed further light on why the Pharisees and scribes are at risk of missing salvation in Christ, but they also reveal another truth about the people who are finding salvation in Him. The Savior’s people are the lost who are found. Main Idea—God seeks and receives the lost in great love. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34689083 Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 14:25-35 & John 15:9-11 Who are the Savior’s people? They are not only those who respond to His invitation to enter through the narrow door of salvation, but they are also those who count the cost of being Jesus’ disciple. Jesus’ command—Strive to enter through the narrow door—is obviously a command. But it’s not a command for our drudgery, it’s a command for our joy. Combining our two texts we learn that striving looks like whole-hearted following and it’s all for our joy. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34682165 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brady Rueter Luke 14:12-24 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34674393 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Chance Newingham Luke 14:1-11 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34668455 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 13:22-35 Will only a few be saved? Who will enter Jesus’ kingdom? As Luke takes us deeper into His gospel, these questions point to the new discipleship theme that grabs our attention. Luke wants us to deal with is the number and identity of those who will be saved. Since the kingdom of God is like a mustard seed and leaven (vs. 18-21) [ starting small but growing huge as people enter in ] a natural question to ask is, “How many and who will enter Jesus’ kingdom?” A question from the crowd prompts Jesus to answer and in His answer we find our Main Idea—Strive to enter the narrow door to God’s Kingdom. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34659182 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Colossians 4:2-6 Everyday life is ripe with opportunity for intentional confession. Your heart of worship, your spiritual family heritage, your acts of service, your Christ-abiding obedient followership—all these are legitimate forms of intentionally confessing Jesus and we need to be careful to not de-legitimize them. But we must also not forget one last gospel-shaped identity—I am a WITNESS. A witness is someone who proclaims the gospel of Jesus Christ with their words. And it’s this WITNESS identity which brings biblical balance to the Everyday Disciple. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34652475 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 14:25-33 Who am I in Christ? This is the question that we’ve been answering over the past couple of weeks. In Christ while I’m a worshipper, in a family, and a servant…I’m also a FOLLOWER of Jesus. There’s a cost to following Jesus and our Savior makes this clear in some very punchy language found in our text. Praise be to God that it is possible to walk as a follower, not in our own strength but in the strength of our Savior who calls us to abide in Him. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34646711 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis John 13:1-17 Working through our gospel-shaped identities, we must also recognize that an Everyday Disciple is a SERVANT. According to God’s Word, true WORSHIPPERS in God’s FAMILY are SERVANTS. A servant has been created, saved, and called to serve, AND their service is all about the gospel. But as we know all too well, a heart disposition of servanthood doesn’t come naturally to us. Sin turns our servanthood hard-wiring into self-service. Thus we need Jesus, the Savior Servant to not only save us from our sin, but also transform us so that our servant identity looks like His example as we serve others. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34639549 Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 2:1-5, 19-22 For many we know we have been made a disciple [ gone from unbelief to saving belief in Jesus ], yet we struggle in our maturing as a disciple [ that growth from saving belief to ever-increasing maturity in Jesus ]. Often times that struggle is because we just aren’t sure what a thriving everyday disciple looks like. The way we eliminate that uncertainty is by turn to God and His Word because it is there in the Scriptures that God has revealed what an Everyday Disciple looks like. They are marked by growth in five essential gospel-shaped identities and this week the focus is on FAMILY. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34632068 Sun, 13 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Romans 1:18-25; 12:1-2 For many of us we can say with confidence that we know we have been saved. The evidence of salvation shows up in our lives in various ways which confirm that we are genuine disciples of Jesus. But what we struggle to say with confidence is something like this, “And here is how the everyday-ness of my discipleship works itself out.” This series is aimed at helping us see and act with confidence on what Everyday Discipleship looks like. Looking at five gospel-shaped identities that make up an everyday disciple we will bridge the gap between who we are in Jesus and how that works itself out in everyday life. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34623640 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Charles Campbell Philippians 4:10-23 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34615668 Sun, 30 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brady Rueter Philippians 4:1-9 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34603232 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Matt Hess Philippians 3:12-21 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34599528 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Chance Newingham Philippians 3:1-11 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34591613 Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Charles Campbell Philippians 2:12-28 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34586403 Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Belafae Johnson Philippians 2:1-11 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34575163 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Charles Campbell Philippians 1:19-30 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34570041 Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brady Rueter Psalm 16 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34556972 Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brian Hubert Psalm 15 This Psalm shows us what God requires of his worshipers. The ideal worshiper desires to live rightly, promotes peace, encourages holiness in others, and seeks fairness and justice above personal gain. While we all fall short of God's perfect standards, Jesus Christ lived a perfect life of holiness. If we are in Christ, we are accepted by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to pursue lives honoring to God. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34551458 Sun, 28 May 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Chance Newingham Psalm 14 God's salvation promises peace for the righteous amid afflictions. Meanwhile, the unrighteous face judgment, but through Jesus Christ, they can find restoration with their God. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34539476 Sun, 21 May 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Charles Campbell Psalm 13 We are back in the Psalms: The hymnbook and prayer book for the people of God. It shows the relationship between God’s activities in the lives of His people and their responses to them. In Psalm 13 we follow the Psalmist as he expresses deep anguish and isolation that leads him to cry out, How Long, O Lord? He moves from this place of anguish and isolation to remembering and reminding himself that God’s love is steadfast and that he deals bountifully with us. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34534626 Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 12:54-31:21 Read the signs and repent or reject the signs in unbelief. Which path am I on? This is the overarching thought that runs through this section filled with seemingly random events thrown together. Luke strings together these events though with purpose. There are men and women in danger of missing their window of opportunity to repent from sin and believe in Jesus. So Jesus turns to parables and commands in order to expose the hypocrisy that is keeping folks from turning to Him for salvation. The invitation is to discern which path am I on, and then turn to Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34527051 Sun, 07 May 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 12:35-53 Over the past two weeks Jesus has addressed the very real fears and anxieties that everyday disciples face. Now He looks to His disciples and calls them to expect the unexpected. In verse 40 Jesus says—“You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” In saying this, Jesus is shifting the emphasis away from being worried about the present to being watchful about the future. Because God is our Father, because our Father gives the good gift of the Holy Spirit, because we are not forgotten by our Father, who cares for us and knows what we need—we don’t have to spend our energy worrying about what the Father has in control. Instead we are freed up to spend our energy watching and working for the King and His kingdom. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34522374 Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 12:13-34 Jesus continues His conversation with the crowds and His disciples on fear and anxiety. Concentrating more specifically on anxieties that can come to Jesus followers, Jesus repeatedly calls us to “not be anxious.” But He doesn’t just say, He also shows us how. This is the Good Shepherd shepherding His people. Specifically addressing the issue of greed and how this connects to our anxious worry over financial and physical possessions, Jesus teaches—My heavenly Father can be trusted when anxieties arise. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34518023 Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 12:1-12 Deny yourself. Pick up your cross daily. Follow me. These are the words of Jesus to anyone who would seek after Him as Lord and Savior. Admittedly these words are challenging words and they are comforting words. But these words are also words which can stir up a lot of fear and anxiety in the hearts of Jesus’ disciples because following Jesus in a world hostile to Jesus will produce unavoidable troubles. If you know what it’s like to live with fear and anxiety as a result of following Jesus then Jesus has a word for you. As our good Shepherd Jesus is the comforter of our fearful anxious hearts. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34512132 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis John 11:17-27 What is the greatest problem facing the human race? If you asked this question to 10 different people you’d get 10 different answers. But if you take this question to the Bible it reveals that despite all the various answers that could be given, there is a common problem that holds every human being hostage in fear. And it’s the fear of what the Bible describes as the “last enemy,” the “fear of death.” If you stick your nose into John 11, death is in the air. Lazarus, the brother of Martha and Mary, is so sick that they were afraid Lazarus would die. In actuality, he does die. But in a moment which feels like death will have the last word, Jesus reveals that He is the resurrection and the life. Main Idea—Because Jesus is the resurrection and the life I can have eternal life. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34506280 Sun, 09 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis John 12:12-19 Main Idea—Jesus is the expectation reversing king we need. As Jesus enter Jerusalem we see Him come as a Triumphant King. But everything about the whole scene seems to indicate nothing triumphant. But so often this is how God works—through remarkable reversals. The Apostle John is highlighting how Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a young donkey magnifies this reversal by bringing not the Savior we want but the Savior we need. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34499571 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 11: 14-54 Is it illogical to respond to Jesus in belief? Is there a lack of convincing evidence to respond to Him in belief? In a section that deals with discipleship and the quiet growth of God’s Kingdom, Luke hits pause on that theme in order to answer these particular questions. As is evident in our text this morning, not everyone who sees the works of Jesus and hears the words of Jesus respond to Jesus with denying, dying, followership. And it’s not due to a lack of evidence, neither is it unreasonable, as Luke will show us. As a matter of fact, it comes down to a hard-hearted, hypocritical unbelief. So in order to deepen the gospel certainty of his audience, Luke answers why some reject the King and His Kingdom and the result of doing so. He wants us to see that there is evidence which demands the response—repent and believe in Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34494828 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 10:38-11:13 With this text we roll into a new followership theme in Luke’s Gospel—The Growth Of The Savior’s Kingdom. As we will see in a couple of weeks, the closing parables of this particular travel section deal with the hidden yet unstoppable growth of Jesus’ Kingdom. But this section also deals with what it means to follow Jesus as our Master. Specifically in this text Jesus lays down a followership truth—the necessary good portion for any disciple is to listen to Jesus’ teaching and to pray. When we stitch together the opening and closing of this section we see that the Savior’s Kingdom grows as His disciples listen to His word and pray to the Father. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34490132 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 10:17-37 The seventy-two disciples are back from their preaching mission and now Jesus assures these missionaries that while they experienced a lot of awesome moments, and while some received and some rejected the gospel, the Father was sovereignly at work in and through it all. There is power to gospel proclamation and as they went they also needed to know their gospel preaching was beating back Satan’s dark kingdom amplifying his defeat. This debrief of sorts from Jesus gave all sorts of help to the seventy-two disciples and subsequently Jesus’ words help us as we go about the same task of gospel proclamation as them. Main Idea—Working for the Savior is a joyful blessing that will expose hearts to gospel need. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34484749 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 10:1-16 Main Idea—Missionary disciples proclaim the Savior because the consequences of gospel unbelief are eternal. Luke continues to show us what it means to follow the Savior whose face is set to Jerusalem. We get a further understanding to what this followership means by witnessing what Jesus says to seventy-two ordinary missionary disciples who go proclaiming the Savior’s kingdom. The actions of missionary disciples are fueled by the fact that there are eternal consequences to gospel unbelief. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34479264 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 9:51-62 In a very real sense Luke could have walked through the door of 9:51 [ with Jesus’ face set to go to Jerusalem ] right into the room of 19:28 [ with Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem ]. But it’s very evident that Luke chose not to write in this way, which raises the question ‘Why’? The answer is because Luke wants Theophilus to be certain about what is means to follow Jesus. This big middle section of Luke’s gospel is concerned with discipleship. The key question is, “What does this discipleship look like?” Answer—Following the Savior in genuine discipleship is a commitment to a costly summons. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34320762 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis John 14:12-14 As the Good Shepherd celebrates the passover with His disciples, the upper room celebration turns into soul care. Jesus has much to say to His disciples concerning the must-ness of His departure, BUT ALSO of the great comfort and benefits that will come as a result of Him “going to the Father. Speaking with the language of promise, Jesus reveals one of these comforting benefits—the hell quaking promise of answered prayer. The promise is staggering, for—“whoever believes in me,” says Jesus, will not only “do even greater works” than me, but also “whatever you ask in my name, this I will do.” Main Idea—The missionary mindset is empowered by the hell quaking promise of answered prayer. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34244000 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Matthew 10:16-33 There is a spiritual war actively battling for the souls of men and women. And whenever a church or any individual takes seriously the call to follow Jesus out into the Father’s harvest, they can be guaranteed two things—not only will the Lord of the harvest reap souls into His kingdom, but the laborers will also reap trouble. Therefore, God’s people must enter into the harvest with eyes wide open. Open to the cost and open to the encouragement of a missionary mindset. Main Idea—The missionary mindset of God’s people is eyes wide open. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34236752 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Matthew 9:35-38 Over the past three weeks we learned that the missionary need of God’s people is to learn how to pray. For self-denying, cross-carrying followers of Jesus, it’s upon this foundation we must stand lest we become the people of God doing the work of God apart from the presence and provision of God. If we are going to be compassionate laborers in the Father’s harvest, we must first be pray-ers [ that is people who pray ]. The question then becomes—‘How do we build on this foundation of prayer?” Answer—we march forward with a missionary mindset. A mindset that not only prays for compassionate laborers to be sent into the Father’s harvest, BUT also recognizes that we are, ourselves, the answer to our own prayer. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34229622 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Matthew 6:11-13 Two weeks ago we described Christian prayer with the language of breathing. We said—just like breathing is necessary to be alive, so prayer is equally necessary to our Christian existence. But just because something is necessary for life doesn’t mean it comes naturally to us. As Jesus closes His lesson in the school of prayer, it’s this proper knee-jerk reaction to breathe prayer for needed provision that He dials into as He continues to show us how prayer really can be done. Main Idea—The missionary need of God’s people is to rely on our Father’s provision in prayer. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34223107 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Matthew 6:9-10 Last week Jesus took us by the hand, shepherding us into the school of prayer. And there He began to show us how to breathe again in prayer. But now notice, like all good teachers Jesus not only instructs, He also models what He teaches. Every teacher knows the power of example and that’s what we have starting in verses 9 & 10. Jesus has taught us ‘how’ to pray, but now He shows us how it really can be done—“Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Main Idea—The missionary need of God’s people is corporate prayer to our Father. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34216858 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Matthew 6:5-8 The missionary need of God’s people is to be taught to pray. For many, this topic has the power to stir up deep hope in our hearts while simultaneously stirring within us a deep sense of crippling shame. We know the necessity of prayer. We know that prayer is like breathing, vital and necessary to spiritual life. But we also know that what’s necessary isn’t always natural. After being asked by the disciples—“Lord, teach us to pray”—Jesus does that very thing. In the school of prayer Jesus shepherds us to breathe again because He knows our need to breathe in prayer. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34212700 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 9:23-50 In Luke 9:1-50 everything orbits around verses 23-27, the nucleus of the Savior’s Summons to deny, die, and follow Him. Looking at the back half of these fifty verses they feel like a hodgepodge of random events. But far from random details strung together, Luke has put these events together for a reason. Yes, they orbit the core focal point of Jesus’ summons to daily discipleship. But, they also reveal the disciples’ struggle and repeated failure to obey this discipleship summons from Jesus. I believe this is what Luke wants us to see and is the reason I put our main idea in the form of a prayer. Because our followership of Jesus can be one step forward and two steps back we pray—Jesus, help me! Open my spiritual eyes to grasp the centrality of your death and resurrection as crucial for my daily discipleship. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34206146 Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 9:1-27 What does Jesus demand of me? It is crucial that we ask this question and then listen carefully as Jesus provides the answer. As Luke continues to write his “orderly account” for Theophilus, the time has come to make plain what it will look like for Jesus’ disciples to follow Him. And as we will see, in order to understand what it means to follow Jesus as His disciple, we must first clearly see who Jesus is and what He came to do. Though many try, we cannot divorce follower-ship of Jesus from the identity and mission of Jesus. Because Jesus is the Christ sent to suffer, die, and resurrect, Jesus summons me to deny, die, and follow Him. Main Idea—I must see who Jesus is, and so be ready to follow Him. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34199313 Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Genesis 3:15; John 3:16 Genesis 3 is most famously known as the place where Adam and Eve sinned against God and how their sin turned everything upside down. But in the middle of Genesis 3 we also discover the first hint of Christmas. That one day in the far off future, God would give His people a gift. And not just any old gift, but a gift of immeasurable worth, a gift that would surpass all gifts ever given. Main Idea—Jesus is God’s promised gift to me. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34194756 Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Matthew 2:13-23 In our fourth week of Advent we turn to the last traditional Advent theme of faith in a sermon called—‘A Cruciform Christmas’. The word cruciform is a bit uncommon. But if something is cruciform it is in the form of a cruce. IOW, it is shaped like a cross. And in the back half of Matthew 2 that’s exactly what we discover—a cross-shaped Christmas as the shadow of the cross was already falling on the Christmas Child. Main Idea—The cross-shaped side of Christmas calls us to repent and believe in the Bethlehem baby. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34186634 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Chance Newingham Matthew 2:1-12 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=34178484 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brady Rueter Matthew 1:18-25 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=33638025 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis The Savior’s Great Salvation Luke 8:22-56 In these remaining stories we discover four miracles of salvation. Interwoven throughout these stories of salvation we find a kaleidoscope mixture of fear, falling, begging, authority, faith, and salvation. Yet in this kaleidoscope mixture a singular truth shines bright for all to see—Jesus is the Savior I can trust to save from this disordered creation, the devil, disease, and death. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=32856601 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis *Due to technical difficulties, the sermon was cut short.* Matthew 1:1-17 We may be tempted to write of the stories and life of Jesus and fairy tale legends. But Matthew course corrects that temptation right off the bat. What he is writing is no ‘once upon a time’ tale. Rather, the life of Jesus is a hope story grounded in history. The proof is found in a genealogy that culminates in the Christmas baby born in a manger. Main Idea: The hope of redeeming grace rests secure on the shoulders of the One born in Bethlehem. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=32931858 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Listen Up! (Response #2) Luke 8:1-21 People can have any number of interactions with God’s word, but the question is, ‘How do I respond to it once I’ve heard it?’ In these 21 verses before us the issue at stake has everything to do with ‘hearing’ and rightly responding to what is heard. Remember, Luke wants his readers to be certain about the content of salvation. Not only certain that sinners can be saved by grace through faith in Jesus, but also certain that there is a wrong way and a right way to respond to the Savior’s great salvation. Main Idea—The right response to the Savior’s salvation—hear the word of Jesus and obey it. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=32789144 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis The Heart Of Salvation Luke 7:36-50 In this interaction with the woman and Simon the Pharisee Jesus takes us to the very heart of salvation. The last we saw in Luke’s Gospel we learned that the reason so many people reject Jesus comes down to an unwillingness to repent of their sin. We will see this rejection echoed in the thoughts and actions of Simon the Pharisee. But in sharp contrast stands the sinful woman. Luke’s invitation is for all to come and see how the peace she found and love she displayed and grace she received point like a giant flashing sign to the truth that all sinners, no matter how sinful, can find their sins forgiven by faith in Jesus alone. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=32776917 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Matt Hess 2 corinthians 5:17-21 Living On Mission Often when we think of mission we can easily get caught up with the “How”, which is important. But we must not forget the “Who” of living on mission. The aim from our text is to remind us of “who” we are in Christ which enables us to live out our calling. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=32770748 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Candi Campbell God's Story: Journey Through the New Testament http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=32781325 Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:58:29 Mallory Rueter God's Story: Journey Through the Old Testament http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=32781314 Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:56:07 Bobbi Jean Geosling God's Story: Teaching a Text (Part 1:Content) http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=32781383 Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:47 Bobbi Jean Geosling God's Story: Teaching a Text (Part 2: Organization and Delivery) http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=32781386 Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:36:17 Jonathan Davis A Refusal To Repent (Response #1) Luke 7:18-35 God’s Word makes crystal clear that the way we come to know Jesus as our Savior, Lord, and Satisfier ultimately comes down to how we respond to the Savior’s great salvation. Up to this point in Jesus’ ministry it is evident that as folks interact with Jesus they eventually sift themselves into one of two groups: those who repent for the forgiveness of sins and those who refuse to do so. And as we will see, a person’s refusal to repent isn’t due to lack of evidence but rather a stubborn refusal to recognize themselves as a sinner. Main Idea—People’s acceptance or rejection of Jesus turns on a willingness to repent. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=32761078 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Chance Newingham Luke 7:1-17 What Is To Come What Jesus did with the men’s bodies in Luke 7 is a preview of what Jesus can do with our souls — He saves us from the sickness and death of sin and gives us new life. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=32754760 Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis The Savior’s Pattern Luke 6:37-49 The Savior’s people are to follow the Savior’s pattern for living. Everywhere you look there is an over-abundance of theories about what human life should be like as the world bombards our everyday lives with proposed patterns of living. But according to Jesus, the patterns of the world are rival teaching opposed to the pattern of God’s Kingdom. Why? Because the ‘solutions’ offered by the world leave the depths of our sin problem untouched. All this sets the stage for our text this morning as Jesus turns to a string of illustrations that lay before His people God’s pattern for living. Jesus gives several illustrations but they mainly revolve around two points that we can summarize with two questions: Who Am I Following? and Where Am I Building? http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=32748044 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis **(due to audio difficulties, the sermon was interrupted and not fully recorded) The Savior’s People Luke 6:12-36 The last we saw of the religious leaders was their rejection of Jesus and growing hostility. They were offended because Jesus refused to fit their mold of man-made religious tradition. And it’s with this picture rejection that we find the rub, because the very ones you’d expect to be ecstatic at the arrival of Isaiah’s Spirit-anointed Savior are decidedly not ecstatic. Instead of followers of Jesus they are furious with Jesus. All this prompts the question--“So who are the Savior’s people?” In what is often called the ‘Sermon on the Plain’ Jesus answers this very question. Main Idea—Because of God’s unmerited favor the Savior’s people are a blessed people who give their lives away. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=32741124 Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis The Savior’s Offense Luke 5:33-6:11 Does Jesus offend you? Or to word this question another way we can ask, “Do you find Jesus to be offensive? Whether due to His actions or perhaps His words, for many people the answer is ‘yes’. And if you can say ‘yes’ to these questions, then you are perfectly prepared to grasp the context of our verses before us. Luke reveals that those offended by Jesus are offended because they refuse to accept the implications of His manifesto and mission. On repeat they are catching the drift that instead of Jesus fitting their mold of what the Savior should be, Jesus is exploding their mold. And because Jesus refuses to be squeezed into man-made religious molds, many find Him offensive. And it’s this point right here that makes this text more pertinent than we may realize because the religious mentality found in our text this morning is the same mentality that permeates people’s thinking today. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=32734722 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis The Savior’s Mission Luke 5:1-32 Last week we saw the ‘raw data’ of Jesus’ manifesto as He identified Himself as the Isaiah 61 Spirit-anointed Servant who “must preach the good news of the kingdom of God” to others. Therefore, having laid out Jesus’ manifesto, Luke now records Jesus acting it out. A miraculous catch of fish, a leper cleansed, a paralytic healed, and a tax collector who follows all show us the forward march of God’s good news kingdom as King Jesus systematically dismantles Satan’s dark kingdom. The tie that binds it all together is the golden thread of authority, as Jesus’ mission of salvation is pursued through His powerful word. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=32726420 Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis The Savior’s Manifesto Luke 4:14-44 The Savior’s resume is done. Jesus has been proven to be the credentialed and qualified Christ. Now, Luke directs us to the Savior’s Manifesto. A manifesto is a public declaration of purpose. And according to Luke, from inside a Nazareth synagogue Jesus delivers His manifesto. Reading from Isaiah 61, Jesus publicly declares that He is the Spirit-anointed Servant long-promised by the prophet Isaiah. And since this is who He is, it is clear according to Isaiah what He must do—He must preach the good news of God’s kingdom to poor sinners. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=32720027 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis The Qualified Savior Luke 3:21-4:13 Luke gospel has no wasted space. Everything written by him is intentional including our text this morning. So while Jesus’ baptism, genealogy, and temptation seem random and unconnected nothing could be further from the truth. And that’s because the tie that binds these passages together is the repeated language of sonship. At his baptism, Jesus is proven to be the Son of God [ that is fully God ]. In his genealogy, Jesus is proven to be the Son of Adam [ that is fully man ]. And in His temptation, it’s these two truths which provide the context for why Jesus is qualified to be the sinner-saving, Satan-conquering Savior we need. For Luke, this is the last credential in the Savior’s Resume. It’s his culminating answer to the key question—Is Jesus qualified to get the job of salvation done? And with resounding answer Luke screams—‘Yes He is!’ http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=32713738 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Preparing For The Savior Luke 3:1-20 With the start of this chapter about 30 years have elapsed since we last saw the child John who is now a full-orbed preacher of repentance. Admittedly Luke is calling us to see the message and ministry of John the Baptist. But don’t be sidetracked—while concentrating on the Baptist we are meant to keep our focus squarely on the Christ. And I say that because even in the public launch of John’s ministry, Luke continues to fill out the Savior’s Resume with further proof for why Jesus alone is qualified to be the Savior who makes salvation possible for all people from every nation. And what is that proof? It’s our main idea, that—Repentance for the forgiveness of sins is found in Jesus alone. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=32155051 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 2:21-52 In these verses Luke’s account of the early life of Jesus comes to an end. The infancy narrative began at the temple and now Luke takes us back to the temple with two specific events in the early life of Jesus—the way Jesus was presented in the temple as a newborn and how Jesus was left behind at the temple as a twelve year old boy. In giving us these two events Luke is once again providing us with unique content about Jesus as a child between His birth and public ministry. We need to ask, “Why this content? Why does Theophilus [ or anyone else ] need to know this specific information?” The answer is because in these two events yet another credential is revealed concerning Jesus, namely—that Jesus alone is God’s global savior who will accomplish His Father’s work of salvation. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=31888680 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 2:1-20 In order to prepare us for the public launch of Jesus’ ministry from the Nazareth synagogue, Luke first gives us the Savior’s resume—a list of credentials which prove Jesus is qualified to be the Savior who make salvation possible for all people from every nation. In this scene from Luke 2 we come across a very popular story, the birth of Jesus. But this isn’t content so Christmas can have a story. Luke wants us to be certain by showing us yet another credential, namely that Jesus alone is the culmination point of salvation history. Truly, this is good news of great joy! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=31880683 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brian Hubert Luke 1:57-80 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=31871047 Sun, 07 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brady Rueter Luke 1: 39-56 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=31704933 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 1:5-38 Before we get to the start of Jesus’ ministry in 4:14, Luke first provides us all the content that ranges from 1:5-4:13. Why? The answer is found by remembering Luke’s theme that hangs over his whole book, namely that—Jesus is the Savior who makes salvation possible for all people from every nation. Now, when someone says a particular person can get the job done, a good question to ask is this—“What makes this person qualified to fulfill the task? Sensing some of his readers would ask this question, Luke answers by providing us the Savior’s Resume of credentials that solidify why He is the One who makes salvation possible for all people from every nation. The question then is this—How will I respond to the revelation of this Savior from God’s Word? Luke opens his gospel showing two ways to respond. One, hear God’s promise-keeping Word and not believe. Or two, hear God’s promise-keeping Word and believe. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=31692656 Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 1:1-4 Here we are! We are settling into the Gospel of Luke and will be here for some time. Unique to Luke’s gospel is the official prologue written to an individual named Theophilus. He has been taught concerning the gospel of Jesus Christ and Luke wants him to have certain assurance concerning what he’s learned. Thus Luke has compiled his book in such a way to bring about that certainty. Main Idea: That Luke’s audience should grow in certainty about what has been fulfilled in the work of Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=31667613 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Leviticus 26:1-46 Ever since Chapter 17 all the way to Chapter 26, the LORD God has been laying out practical everyday commands for how the set-apartness of His holy people should invade all of life. Now the end has come and Yahweh presents His people with a choice—either be faithful to Him and experience His blessing, or be unfaithful to Him and experience His cursing. In short, the path before His people is either blessed obedience or cursed disobedience. But Chapter 26 is not saying obedience earns grace from God, but rather, obedience is born out of grace already received. Main Idea—Our posture concerning obedience to the LORD determines whether we experience blessing or cursing. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=31550316 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Leviticus 23:1-44 It was 1980 when the band Kool and the Gang burst on the scene inviting any and all to get together and ‘celebrate good times.’ But, long before this song extended its celebration invitation, we discover in Leviticus 23 that a similar invitation was first given by the LORD God to His redeemed people. In this chapter, God commands Israel to set aside key days on their calendar in order to celebrate who God is and what He has done. The aim was so God’s people would be consistently reminded that Yahweh is the Lord of time, and as such, He compels His people to build all of life around Him and direct all of life to Him for truly our time is in His hands. Main Idea—As the sovereign Lord of time, Yahweh calls us to order our days around Him for our joy. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=31433130 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Leviticus 21:1-24. From Chapter 17 forward we have seen a common theme—Yahweh’s call for all of His people to be holy as He is holy. Now, in Chapters 21 & 22, the LORD God is specifically calling the spiritual leaders of Israel to be holy. We hear this and it makes sense. If Yahweh intends for all His people to be holy, then certainly He intends the spiritual leaders of His people to be holy. But this isn’t just a call for spiritual leaders who serve in official capacities. It’s a call for any who are ‘royal priests’ in Christ Jesus. Thus these chapters about holiness and leadership are God’s Word for us. Main Idea—Spiritual leaders are called to holy lives worthy of imitation and ultimately point to our need for Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=31035642 Sun, 26 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Leviticus 19:1-37 To be holy is to be set apart. That’s what it means when Yahweh says—“You shall be holy to me.” He’s saying you shall be set apart to me. But what we can often forget is that the God who graciously set apart a people for His own possession DID NOT set apart His people so they could have nothing to do with those around them. Remember—a holy people will not be of the world, but they will be in the world. And the in the world-ness of a set-apart people is meant to look like SOMETHING—which is where Leviticus 19 comes into play. Main Idea—Yahweh’s holy people are to live out holy lives in love to their neighbor. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=31013839 Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Leviticus 18:1-30 A simple observation of the world around us reveals that we have gone sex-insane. We live in a sex-obsessed, sex-saturated society that wants us to believe no boundary sexuality is where life will be found. So how are to think (believe)? How are we to live (behave)? This reality isn’t just a 21st century problem only, it was also an ancient Israel problem which is why Leviticus 18 is a word for our times. In this chapter we learn: To be in the world but not of the world means Jesus people will abstain from sexual immorality and embrace gospel hope for sexual sinners. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=28281185 Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Leviticus 16:1-34. By the sacrifice of another, we have assurance that full atonement has been made for all our sin. Praise God! The worse of sinners has the hope of salvation. Not because we are great but because God has provided the atoning sacrifice we need in order to be cleansed of our sin. The blood of bulls and goats can’t do it, but ultimately point forward to our Savior Jesus Christ and what He accomplished on THE final Day of Atonement at the cross. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=20520874 Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Leviticus 12-15. With these chapters we wade into some very interesting waters. But while these may be some of the more gross parts of the Bible, there is actually something quite beautiful going on in Leviticus 12-15. God promised to be with Israel, to live with them and walk among them. He promised that He would be their God and they would be His people. Therefore, God’s people had the responsibility to purify themselves from everything that might contaminate them—not only physically, but also spiritually. Thus, Israel needed to learn how to distinguish between the clean and unclean, thus, these laws were given. While gross to us, these chapters are nothing but grace upon grace as Yahweh makes very clear that while our uncleanness separates us from Him, it is possible to find the cleansing we need. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=20514469 Sun, 29 May 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Chance Newingham Leviticus 11:1-47 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=20338208 Sun, 22 May 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 John Kleinschmidt Leviticus 10:1-20 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=19201762 Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Leviticus 9:1-24 “How can I be confident that when I worship God He accepts my worship?” Is acceptable worship a matter of how robust it is? Is it measured by degrees of excited-ness? What if my worship is feeble? Does that matter? Just what assurance do any of us have that when we worship Yahweh He accepts our sacrifice of praise? On the surface this chapter seems like the last place to find answers to such questions, but nothing could be further from the truth. In Leviticus 9 we discover what makes for acceptable worship according to the LORD God. Main Idea—When we prepare to worship in obedience to the LORD’s Word we can be confident in His acceptance of our worship. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=18297483 Sun, 08 May 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Leviticus 8:1-36 Yahweh’s provision of priests is how sinful people can safely dwell before a holy God. What we find in this chapter is how ordinary, unholy, sinful people like Aaron and his sons go from not-priest to priest. The transition is one that’s all of grace. And while this ordination ceremony seems highly irrelevant to our daily lives, it’s actually the opposite because of what the New Testament says about us as priests to God. It truly is good news that common, unholy, sinful people can become a cleansed, purified, holy priesthood! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=18284344 Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Leviticus 1:1-17 Sadly, for most Christians, Leviticus is an unknown and unopened book which is a tragic mistake because this book is fundamental to understanding our life in Christ. It’s fundamental to understanding our holy God and His great gospel. The key question that hangs over the entire book of Leviticus is this—“How does a holy God dwell in the midst of an unholy people?” Starting Leviticus 1, we see the way for God and sinners to be reconciled is through sacrifices offered for sins. This truth is what ultimately makes Leviticus a good news invitation for sinners. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=18276935 Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Matthew 28:1-9 Resurrection Sunday is a party for the redeemed because Christ the Lord is risen today “as he said.” Like a bullhorn dialed to 11, the resurrection was Heaven’s victory proclamation that truly, “It is finished!” (John 19:30). On Friday death was dealt, but on Sunday the tomb was robbed. And when Someone robs death, you do not stifle a yawn. What you do is throw a Resurrection celebration. Focusing on Matthew 28 we discovered—Jesus who has risen from the dead is worthy of my worship. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=18270026 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Matthew 21:1-11 Jesus is the prophesied and promised King who brings the salvation we need. Matthew 21 is the beginning of the week that all of history had been moving toward—the Triumphal Entry of the King of Kings into the royal city of David. The time has come for Jesus to openly declare who He is and in these verses the attributes of our King of Glory are put on display. Matthew is inviting us to set our attention on Jesus so that we might obey the prophet’s command to—“Behold your king!” http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=18262785 Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 9:1-17 With this sermon, we come to the culminating point of disciple-making—the necessity of confessing the gospel of Jesus Christ with our words. Our purposeful pursuit in all these things is so that as we go about our everyday lives we might seize those God-given doors of opportunity to clearly “declare the mystery of Christ” with our speech (Col. 4:3-4). Main Idea—God’s good news kingdom will surge forward as everyday disciples confess Jesus in everyday life. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=18253749 Sun, 03 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 10:25-37. When it comes to making disciples we’ve talked about gospel intentionality and the need for prayer. Now we turn to the idea of neighboring / biblical hospitality because this is where the rubber of making disciples meets the road. The implications for our daily lives of what neighboring means is myriad, but we need to start somewhere. And a good somewhere to start is Luke 10 where Jesus helps us by answering the question—“Who is my neighbor?” Main Idea—Everyday Disciples will prove to be a neighbor as they welcome others like Christ welcomed them. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=18247209 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brady Rueter Romans 10:9-17 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=18182546 Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Mark 8:22-25. Last week we noticed that the path to making disciples begins with gospel intentionality, highlighting the importance of one sinner to God. This morning, we turn to another indispensable step in making disciples—the importance of prayer. Now the question we must ask and answer is this—“When it comes to making disciples, why is prayer so important? Why is it absolutely crucial for Everyday Disciples to saturate their disciple making with prayer?” The answer has everything to do with our our absolute inability to open spiritually blind eyes. Main Idea—Everyday disciples pray because we need Jesus to open spiritually blind eyes. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=18165813 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 15:1-7; Luke 19:1-10. Main Idea: Jesus prioritized the importance of one. Everyday Disciples are called to do the same. All who are in Christ are called to be everyday disciples who intentionally confess Jesus in everyday life. As God’s people live out their everyday lives, this is where He wants us to be. And the bridge that connects who we are as Everyday Disciples to what we do in our everyday lives is the bridge of gospel intentionality. Everyday disciples will have lives that just make sense when their everyday lives are driven by gospel intentionality. When we intentionally prioritize the importance of one we are living like Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=18100959 Sun, 06 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Matthew 28:16-20. As everyday disciples Jesus calls us to make, mature, and multiply disciples. The question is, “Does my life make sense in light of this truth?” This kind of question is not meant to guilt and shame us, but is fueled by invitation so we might experience the flourishing life Jesus intends for those He has saved. All these thoughts come together as we turn to Matthew 28 and what is commonly known as the Great Commission where Jesus invites us to experience the blessing of our lives making sense because He is our Savior and Lord. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=18095392 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Chance Newingham Psalm 12:1-8. David and his people were surrounded by those whose words could not be trusted — verses 1-4. In verses 5-8, David then revealed the remedy to the situation: when you are surrounded by those whose words cannot be trusted, you are to focus on the One whose words are utterly dependable, the Lord. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=17994700 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Psalm 11:1-7. When life crumbles what should God’s people do? That’s the question at the heart of Psalm 11. And it’s not a matter of IF life crumbles, but WHEN life crumbles proving what we all know to be true, that matters are seldom as stable and firm as we may think. Furthermore, when friends counsel fear in the midst of it all, when close advisers urge panic, or even when our own inward voice strongly recommends despair—how should we act? Option #1—Will we run scared? Or option #2—will we rest secure? David calls us to the latter by reminding us that when life crumbles we don’t have to fear for Yahweh is our stability. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=17850781 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Psalm 10:1-18. “In times of present trouble we must remember Yahweh’s past deliverance,” this is what we learned last week in Psalm 9. BUT if we are honest, there are seasons where we wrestle with this truth. And that’s because in our prayers for present deliverance Yahweh doesn’t always act HOW we might expect Him to or WHEN we might expect Him to. Our experience reminds us there have been times of present trouble that went seemingly unnoticed by our Living God. And in these moments our natural intuition is to assume God has forsaken us nor does He see us. But Psalm 10 serves as the reminder that when Yahweh feels absent in times of trouble, we can take heart for He sees us even if we miss Him. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=17839304 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Psalm 9:1-20. How should my past inform my present? As everyday disciples walking the pilgrim way, our gospel journey is a path unavoidably marked by the muck and mire of life. One effect of life’s muck is that it can become so front and center, so present tense, that we forget to practice the art of remembering. That is, practice the art of purposefully pausing to remember who Yahweh is and how He has faithfully led us every step of our way. The muck and the mire of life cannot be avoided. The question is what will you do/what must we do in the midst of the muck? Answer––In times of present trouble we must remember Yahweh’s past deliverance. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=17479898 Sun, 30 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Psalm 8:1-9. What is the purpose of humanity? Or more personally we can ask, “Why do I exist and what do I exist for?” The world has proposed answers for this question, but contrary to the proposals of man stands the Word of God and more specifically Psalm 8. In this psalm King David answers the question not by starting with humanity but by first starting with God and His glory. What David knows is that if we are to gain a proper understanding of man’s purpose in God’s universe, then we must begin with a proper understanding of just how majestic Yahweh Adonai is “in all the earth.” http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=16413214 Sun, 23 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Revelation 5:9; Matthew 6:9-10; Matthew 7:12. To talk about the Sanctity of Human Life is to consider a large umbrella of topics. While it most definitely covers abortion, the sacred nature of human life isn’t merely limited to the pre-born in the womb. To be pro-life is to care about the flourishing of human life from the womb to the tomb so that issues like biblical justice, the relationship between men and women, and ethnic harmony are held dear just as much as we hold issues of pre-born life in the womb to be dear. That said we turn to God’s Word in order to consider the right prayerful pursuit of ethnic harmony on earth as it is in heaven. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=16168337 Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 John Kleinschmidt Psalm 143. In the midst of a cave, overwhelmed to the point of exhaustion, fearful of the future and desperate for help… This is were we find David as he prays to God the Almighty in Psalm 143. David's prayer is real, fueled by the art of remembering and centered in his confidence of who God is and His love for him. Come along with us as we study the Psalm and seek to learn how we can follow David's example of being fervent in prayer. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=15155244 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Chance Newingham Psalm 119:105-112. This part of Psalm 119 invites you to let God’s Word be your lamp and light in this dark place — His Word will see you through affliction, lead you to praise, give you life, protect you, bring you joy, and grant you new hearts. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=14512812 Sun, 02 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Charles Campbell John 15:1-11 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=14420058 Sun, 26 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brady Rueter Matthew 1:21 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=14420084 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 2:13-20. If you wanted to summarize in a sentence why we desperately needed the birth of this firstborn son, it’s because He is the Prince of Peace who makes peace with God possible for all people. As an idea, peace is immensely popular. We love talking about it, posting about it, dreaming about it, and planning for it. But this peace we long for can be so elusive. And it’s this often seen and far too often felt lack of peace that explains why after preaching the good news of the gospel, the angel punctuated his proclamation with a shout of peace on earth. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=14420180 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 2:6-12. Of all the amazing details surrounding the Christmas story, the premier detail at the top of the list is that in the fullness of time the long-awaited Messiah had finally arrived. On the night Christ was born His birth signified that God’s gospel invasion had begun for with the birth of the Bethlehem Baby God was ‘good news-ing’ His creation. And when news is good joy is meant to be great. In a phrase, the gospel of Christmas is the gospel of unspeakable joy because the Bethlehem Baby is Savior, Christ, and Lord. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=14396433 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Luke 2:1-5. The events surrounding the birth of the Bethlehem Baby clearly demonstrate that God is the Promise Keeper and He will always keep all of His promises. When Yahweh promises something will come to pass, Christmas says we can have every confidence that it WILL come to pass. And when someone proves themselves to be a keeper of promises this invites us to trust them all the more. Thus the birth of Jesus and the events surrounding His birth are not only about promises fulfilled, but also an invitation to walk by faith with confidence in our God whose promises cannot fail. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=14384149 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 13:1-25. How then should I live? After wading through twelve chapters of Christ-exalting truth, magnifying all the ways Jesus is better—it has finally come to this question, ‘How then should I live?’ Chapter 13 is the answer saying THIS is how you should live. If I am going to run the race of faith firm to the end, my exercise of faith along the way is going to look like something. So the Author, being the good pastor he is, doesn’t leave us in the dark as to how we progress toward the finish line of faith. Instead he gets specific about what it looks like to run in pursuit of Jesus. Main Idea—In your race of faith, spiritual progress is an everyday pursuit. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=14377292 Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 12:18-29. If you want to motivate a runner to endure to the end, one way to do so is by describing the prize at the end of the race in such a way that it fuels an intense longing which says—‘Come what may, I must get that prize!’ This is what the Author is doing for us as he presents a breathtaking snapshot of the beautiful place that God is taking those who run the race of faith firm to the end. So as you run the race of faith, keep your eyes on the prize at the end––the heavenly city in the unshakable kingdom. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=14368337 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 12:12-17. Rolling back into the imagery of athletics, our Author cheers us on one more time. His consuming desire is to see his fellow faith runners stay the course and finish the race. He knows that a common reaction to God’s discipline is to give up and stop running entirely. But at the very moment, we feel like giving up, we need to stay the course. Right now you might be tired in your race, the going is hard, the pains are severe, and the difficulties numerous—but don’t stop running. Main Idea—To stay the course in the race of faith we must be strong, strive forward, and avoid hazards. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=14368318 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 12:5-11. The race of faith is not easy. Every step of the way there are temptations, setbacks, opposition, problems, and pains—all of which can make us weary and fainthearted in the journey. While these experiences may feel like pointless punishments that could have been prevented if only God had a care—we must not view our circumstances in this way. Why? Because God may very well be using them as a means of purposeful discipline. Main Idea: Treating us as His children, God the Father disciplines those He loves. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=14368307 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 12:1-4. Having observed several portraits in the gallery of faith we need to see one more––that of Jesus. While all the portraits in Chapter 11 can fo gar in motivating us to persevere to the end, ultimately they are not enough. That is why the portrait of Jesus stands at the end. He is the perfect example, the One who gives the necessary help and strength we need to go on and on and on till we finish the race. So in order to stir us up to cling to Jesus, the Author picks up the imagery of an athletic race stirring us up to run the race of faith with endurance by looking to Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=14368273 Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Rodney Gehman Luke 1:39-45 We all know we ought to have faith. The heroes of Hebrews 11 show us that’s the way to go. But doubt and fear grow in the same soil as faith, and sometimes we end up leaning more into fear than into faith. In this message from Luke 1, Mary, the mother of Jesus, shows us what it looks like to lean into faith when the circumstances are fertile soil for fear. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=14368216 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brady Rueter Hebrews 11:29-40 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=14368089 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brian Hubert Hebrews 11:17-28 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=14368065 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 11:8-16. Last week Abel, Enoch, and Noah showed us how to walk by faith. Now we see how Abraham and Sarah also walked by faith but in difficult circumstances. Between the two of them, difficulty after difficulty is highlighted concerning the promise God made to Abraham and Sarah. But instead of bailing on God in the difficulty, Abraham and Sarah pressed forward "by faith." Main Idea-- We exercise true faith when we trust God's promises in difficult circumstances. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=13533837 Sun, 03 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 11:1-7. Having just heard a stern warning, these Hebrew Christians were stirred up to look back in order to press forward with a "confident endurance" firm to the end. Certain that the "better things of salvation" belong to him and these folks, he has no problem saying--"we are those who have faith and are saved," not those who "shrink back and are destroyed." but as the letter has shown, these Believers were growing wobbly in their faith. The author doesn't want them limping along in this way, therefore, he turns their gaze [ and subsequently turns our gaze ] to some real-life examples of people who, walking by faith in the living God, God's people will endure to the end. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=13533825 Sun, 26 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 10:26-39. Having magnified the once for all sin forgiving sacrifice of Jesus (10:1-18), and highlighting the practical application of Jesus’ sacrificial work for our daily lives (10:19-25)—once more our Author delivers a stern warning concerning the consequences of falling away from Jesus Christ. In other words, he again turns to the topic of apostasy. If we treat the three-fold call of “let us draw near…let us hold fast…and let us stir up” with calloused flippancy, then the apostasy he now warns against might very well be the course we end up traveling. And since there is a fearful expectation of judgment for those who walk away from Jesus, we must watch out, look back, and press forward. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=13513650 Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 10:19-25. Having hit his crescendo last week, our Conductor/Author now moves on to what in musical terms we’d call a bridge. Like a bridge in a song that connects lyrics back to the chorus, the bridge of verses 19-21 serves to connect the first ten and a half chapters of right thinking to right living. What the Author knows is that it is never enough for us, as Christians, merely to understand the truth. We must also make a proper response to it. Therefore, because of who Jesus is and what Jesus has done—the question is, “So what?” The answer is the main point of the sermon: By the blood of Jesus our great priest, we have confidence to draw near, hold fast, and stir up. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=13504792 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 10:1-18. Like a conductor who captures the imagination of his audience by weaving musical themes throughout the music, our Author/Conductor has done the same in Hebrews. These verses are a culmination of themes that have been singing out ever since the opening notes of Chapter 1. And for his crescendo, our Author goes out on the high note of Christ’s once for all, full and final, sin forgiving sacrifice. Main Idea––Eternal salvation rests on the once for all finished sin forgiving sacrifice of Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=13499067 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 9:15-28. With the introduction of Christ’s conscience cleansing blood last week, the Author continues to amplify his theme by highlighting the better blood of Jesus. If you’ve never had a chance to pause and think about the role of blood in our salvation, the Author is giving us that opportunity in these verses. The first covenant was a covenant marked by blood, and as we will see, it’s no different for the better covenant initiated by the Lamb of God whose blood takes away the sin of the world (Jn. 1:29). Main Idea: The better blood of Jesus secures our inheritance and accomplishes our redemption. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=13491150 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 9:1-14. Jesus is superior in His person as our High Priest. But He is also superior in His ministry as our High priest. And it’s our superior High Priest with His superior ministry who can actually do what no Levitical priest with his ministry could ever do–namely, “perfect and purify the conscience.” The question is, “How is a conscience laden with the rightful guilt of sin before a holy God purified, cleansed, and made clean?” The answer is found in a better priest who ministers in a better tabernacle and by doing so He gives us the conscience cleansing access to God we need. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=13483742 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 John Kleinschmidt Hebrews 8:1-13. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=13483738 Sun, 15 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Brian Hubert Hebrews 7:11-28. Jesus Christ, our great high priest, gives us a better hope because he saves sinners, something the other priests and the law could never do. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=13461602 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 7:1-10. This chapter is one of the meatiest chapters of the NT and quite honestly it’s a chapter most of us don’t understand—and it all has to do with the obscure reference to the man Melchizedek. The time has come to explain why it’s such good news that Jesus is a priest after the order of Melchizedek. Understanding this is not a matter of insignificance but rather has everything to do with giving us confidence to cling to Jesus firm to the end. In coming to Jesus we have not settled for second best for He is our great high priest whose priesthood is superior. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=13461595 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 6:9-20. Admittedly, the Author has been speaking some very robust words! He has given a strong rebuke concerning spiritual immaturity and a terrifying warning concerning apostasy. But lest his people think that he is against them for speaking in this way, the Author is quick to remind them that his blunt words are not born from a heart of hate, but are the overflow of a heart burning with love. There are times when love makes strong words of warning necessary, but it’s also the same with strong encouragement–and in the text before us the Author delivers encouragement in spades. Main Idea: Rest assured, because of the certainty of God’s promise, believers have a stable anchor for their souls in Christ. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=13449302 Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 6:4-8. There’s a reason the problem of spiritual immaturity is such a problem. The spiritually immature lack spiritual growth and this lack of growth could be due to laziness, after all lazy people don’t grow. But it’s also true that dead people don’t grow, and lack of spiritual growth could be a sign that something else greater and more dangerous is being revealed—the absence of what the Bible calls the new birth, or being born again despite what the person may profess with their mouth. Therefore, the Author addresses the topic of apostasy. An apostate is someone who once seemed to be a Believer, but despite their profession of faith, over time made a series of choices leading them to finally and fully ditch Jesus and His gospel revealing they were never truly a Christian. Main Idea––There is eternal danger for those who fall away from Christ, therefore heed the warning. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=13436763 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:58:43 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 5:11-6:3. Having just mentioned Jesus being a high priest after the order of Melchizedek, this truth has admittedly taken us out into the deeper currents of our Christian faith. So before moving forward into the depths the Author pauses to shepherd his people. They have grown cold toward hearing these truths revealing a spiritual immaturity. Therefore, the Author calls them to lay aside spiritual immaturity and press on to spiritual maturity. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=13431008 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:53:41 Brian Hubert Hebrews 5:1-10. The author of Hebrews continues his description of Christ's High Priesthood by recalling some qualities of hte High Priest and explaining how Christ fulfills them. In reading the text we can't help but see that Chris is superior to these former High Priests and that he is the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him. As a result of Jesus' superior high priesthood, we should trust him. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=13430978 Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:29:01 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 4:14-16. Jesus is our "great high priest", but in saying this many of us feel a tension. On one hand, we know we should probably be really excited about this fact but struggle to be so, or on the other hand, we are excited but aren't really sure what Jesus' priesthood means for our day-to-day life. So why should we care about Jesus being our great high priest? Answer: you should care about this, says the Author, if you have ever found yourself desperate for "help in time of need." Main idea-- Jesus is our sympathizing great high priest who yearns to help in our time of need. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=12196037 Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:37 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 4:1-13. Landing the knockout blow to his current argument, the Author now turns his attention to the theme of "rest"that he first introduced in the last chapter. The Exodus Generation was promised rest in the land of promise, but because of rebellious unbelieving hearts they were denied that rest. But the Author wants to show that the promise of entering God's eternal rest still stands, for the promise of God's eternal rest awaits those who strive to rest in the finished work of Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=12187719 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:26 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 3:7-4:1. Having established the superior faithfulness of Jesus, the Author turns to illustrate the need to hold our faith in Jesus firm to the end. He does this by calling to mind Psalm 95. Drawing a lesson from the faithless and unbelieving exodus generation during the time of Moses, we are to pay attention, beware, and guard against "falling away from the living God." The big idea = those who share in Christ are those who persevere to the end. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=12186516 Sun, 13 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:50 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 3:1-6. Showing that Jesus is the better prophet and also better than the angels, the Author now confirms that Jesus is better than Moses. True, while Moses was faithful, Jesus is superior in His faithfulness. When trials/suffering/hardship come ultimately faithful Moses (and anyone else other than Jesus for that matter) cannot help us. Therefore, consider the superior faithfulness of Jesus Christ. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=12177739 Sun, 06 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:56 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 2:14-18. So far, the Author has convincingly argued that Jesus is better than the angels––not only as the perfect Son of God, but also as the perfect Son of Man. But buried in this argument we also catch a glimpse of the something the Author will periodically do throughout his letter––namely, as he elevates Jesus, he pulls back the curtain to reveal the loving heart of Jesus for His own. And what is the heart of Jesus like? We learn that it is a heart that is condescending and compassionate toward His own. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=12169567 Sun, 30 May 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:15 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 2:5-18. So far the Author has taught us that Jesus is the Son of God, and as the Son of God He is better than the angels. But not only is this true, He is also greater than the angels as the Son of Man. Jesus is the ultimate human, the perfect human. He is the Son of Man who suffered death so that we might be saved. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=12160493 Sun, 23 May 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:40:41 Tom Cheshire Hebrews 2:1-4. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=12153908 Sun, 16 May 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:35:56 Brady Rueter Hebrews 1:4-14 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=12146808 Sun, 09 May 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:40:26 Jonathan Davis Hebrews 1:1-4. Writing a word of encouragement and clear warning, the Author of Hebrews calls his audience to know and trust that Jesus is better than anything this world can offer. These professing Christians needed to be reminded of this as they were in danger of giving up because times were hard as persecution increased and suffering was a present reality. So to spur them on to not shrink back from their confession of faith in Jesus, the Author writes this brief word of exhortation we know as Hebrews. This is a practical book of the Bible because we need this same encouragement and warning as well. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=12115633 Sun, 02 May 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:55 Jonathan Davis Colossians 4:2-6. As disciples no area of our lives is out bounds when it comes to confessing Him. Because of who we are in Christ, everyday disciples can intentionally confess Jesus as they reflect their gospel-shaped identities of Worshipper, Family, Servant, and Follower. But we also have one last gospel-shaped identity that cannot be ignored, and that’s the identity of a Witness. A witness is someone who proclaims the gospel of Jesus Christ with their words in everyday life. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=12012004 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:33 Jonathan Davis Luke 14:25-33. Who am I in Christ? Once saved by grace through faith in Jesus, we are now disciples of Jesus. Everyday disciples called to confess Jesus in everyday life. The old has passed away, the new has come, and now I am no longer who I once was. So who am I now in Christ? Not only are we now Worshippers in a Family as Servants of all, but we are also Followers of Jesus. And a follower is someone who abides in Jesus by spending time in Word and Prayer and then walking in obedience to Him. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=11607733 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:06 Jonathan Davis John 13: 1-17. Once a sinner is saved by grace they have new key gospel-shaped identities. And now as a disciple of Jesus this person is a true WORSHIPPER that’s been adopted into a Jesus FAMILY called to SERVE one another. We turn to the chapter that most clearly displays who Jesus is as the Servant Savior and there we learn that a servant has been created, saved, and called to serve, and their service is all about the gospel. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=10871094 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:55 Jonathan Davis John 3:14-18. We celebrate the resurrection of King Jesus from the dead by focusing our attention on one of the most famous verses in all the Bible–John 3:16. From this verse we learn that whoever believes in the resurrected Son of God has eternal life. On Friday, the Son of God was dead, BUT Sunday has come! The grave has been robbed. Sin has been defeated. And now whoever believes in the resurrected Son of God can have eternal life! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=10274813 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:33:11 Jonathan Davis Daniel 9:1-19. Heading into 30 Days of Prayer we turn to the book of Daniel to learn how the promises of God are the fuel of prayer. Chapter nine is a special glimpse into the devotion life of Daniel and as we peak over his shoulder--reading his bible and praying to the Lord--we learn something about prayer. May God grow a corporate conviction for promise pleading prayer among Delta! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=10247146 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:56 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 2:1-5, 19-22. When God saves us and the Spirit indwells us we are made true worshippers (as we saw last week). But what happens is that true worshippers are not left to themselves. All these true worshippers are folded into a Jesus family. Family is one way the Bible talks about being an everyday disciple. Family is all about being children of God through faith in Jesus Christ and then adopted into God’s family as brothers and sisters united by the Holy Spirit. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=10169105 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:34 Jonathan Davis http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=9897154 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:39 Jonathan Davis Jeremiah 17:5-10. The year 2020 scorched several of us in numerous ways. Our lives were marked by movement last year but it was unhealthy movement. Many were just surviving (barely). So what does healthy movement look like going forward in 2021? What does it look like to move from surviving to thriving as an everyday disciple? From Jeremiah 17 we see Spirit inspired imagery that gives answers. Contrasting the imagery of a desire shrub versus a fruitful green tree we see that it is possible for everyday disciples to thrive in the heat of daily life. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=9198917 Sun, 07 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:10 Brian Hubert Pslam 7. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=7010389 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:34:07 Jonathan Davis Amos 9:1-15. Yahweh is the Lion of Judah and He is neither toothless nor tame. Being a shepherd from Tekoa, Amos knew the danger of treating a lion in this way. A lion in the wild is not tame and it will be to your disaster if you treat it as such. But the book of Amos has taught us that the people of Israel were guilty of this very disaster. Thus, Amos was sent to remind them that the Lion from Zion was not to be trifled with. Amos 9 zeroes in on the Lion of Judah as the agent of judgment who is poised to pounce, ready to carry out the promised judgment. But we also see that in His mercy , the black cloud of God's wrath will give way to the rainbow of God's promised restoration and blessing in Christ. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=6545289 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:57 Jonathan Davis Amos 8:1-14. As the visions continue, Amos now sees a basket of summer fruit. At first glance, this vision might stir thoughts of comfort and refreshment. After all, fruit picked in the summer would mean it is ripe and ready to be eaten; something good to be enjoyed. But as Israel would find out, God was using this vision to give a glimpse of what the judgment to come would be like. Just like summer fruit is ripe and ready to be consumed, so Israel was a people ripe and ready for judgment. In this vision the LORD reveals the unavoidable consequence of judgment. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=6215955 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:30 Jonathan Davis Amos 7:10-17. With the vision of the plumb line still lingering in the air, Amaziah the priest is stung into action. The prophet from Judah has gone too far with his message of judgment and the time has come to shut him down. This interaction between Amos and Amaziah is very instructive for any and all who've been called to stand firm on the Word of God. We learn that when confrontation comes our confidence is found in the LORD who has spoken. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=6088128 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:48 Jonathan Davis Amos 7:1-9. As we roll into the last section of the book of Amos, we will see five visions that further clarify the message of coming judgment. Because the people were on the brink of receiving just judgment for their sin, the need of the moment was two-fold: someone who would speak the truth out of love for God AND someone who would plead in prayer and out of love for souls. And what we will find is that Amos meets the mark on both accounts. We learned that this section means for us today by asking two key questions. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=5233651 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:40:56 Jonathan Davis Amos 6:1-14 Among all the ways God's people had drifted from God, we learn in this chapter that the sin of complacent pride was at the heart of it all. So, what does God do? In His grace He sends a prophet with a message of "woe" to show the gravity of the situation. Not because of hate, but because of love. When God exposes sin in our lives it is an invitation to turn from our pursuit of worldly playthings and to embrace Him as the everlasting pleasure we were created to enjoy. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=3755180 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:48 Jonathan Davis John 15:4-5; Isa. 8:11-17; Peter 2:9-12. 2020 was a year that caught everyone off guard as we experienced a universal upheaval that threw us all for a spin. And the thing is, 2021 is already shaping up to be a repeat. But, we don't have to be caught off guard, spun out and anxious as we roll into the new year. The difference though will lie in what we feed on and fear. In 2020 many fed themselves on the equivalent of spiritual junk food leading to a full on embrace of worldly fear. But there is a better path forward that walks in the feeding relationship of abiding in Jesus marked by a fear of the Lord. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=3097376 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:18 John Kleinschmidt Jude 3-25. This brother in Christ calls us to contend for our faith by remembering God's Word. We have received the faith once for all delivered to the saint. The dangers of forsaking God's Word are devastating. We looked at those dangers and the hope we have in the hardness of contending for the faith. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=3085994 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:33 Brady Rueter Luke 11:1-13. Persistent God-centered prayer is heard by a good Father who provides. When we aren't sure what to do asking is always good. An unknown disciple models this for us by asking Jesus how to pray. In response Jesus teaches not only how to pray but also encourages shameless persistence in prayer to a good Father who cares to provide. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2841589 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:50 Chance Newingham Matthew 2:1-11. We may have wondered why the particular gifts brought by the wise men were given to Jesus. Upon further study we discover that they have everything to do with who Jesus is and what He came to accomplish. Gold = the King is born. Frankincense = God is with us. Myrrh = a foreshadow of His coming death that would make the way for us to have eternal life. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2832707 Sun, 27 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:28:51 Jonathan Davis Luke 2: 1-11. The baby born in Bethlehem is all about God keeping His promise to send the Savior we need. Because God is a promise-keeping God, there is no way Christmas could not happen. When the angel sang to the shepherds his "good news of great joy" it's because the longings and hopes of God's promises fulfilled were right there in that manger. The good news of the Savior we need had come. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2832767 Thu, 24 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:28:24 Jonathan Davis Luke 1:46-55. What do you think about when you think about God? It could be you see Him as a mushy milquetoast kind of God, a wrath and fury kind of God, or a loving and faithful God. The truth is, all of us have some view of God and lots of us think different things about Him. So the question is: ‘How do we know that we’ve got it right?’ While many are conviced there is no way to know with certainty what God is like, Mary's Christmas song argues otherwise. In response to the events surrounding her baby, Mary sings a Holy Spirit inspired Christmas song that describes what God is like: mindful and mighty. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2824529 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:31 Jonathan Davis Amos 5:18-27. With a word of 'woe', Amos challenges Israel's desire for the day of the Lord. At this point in their religious life, Israel was marked by a routine worship of God which had lulled them into a false sense of security with God. And through the lens of this false security they were looking forward to the day of the Lord thinking all their trouble would disappear. But because of their unrepentant rebellion the day of the Lord will not go as they think it will go. We challenged each other by asking ourselves the question-"What does our future hold? Does it hold what we think it will hold?" http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2811710 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:41 Jonathan Davis Amos 5:1-17. If you were to ask Israel they would say they were quite alive—thank you very much—and fully convinced of their right standing with God. But as Amos revealed last week, because of Israel’s self-centered rebellion against God, they were a people unprepared to meet God. This is why Amos preaches what amounts to a funeral song. As God's prophet he wants to see spiritual death become spiritual life, so he delivers a lament for the dead in order to disturb Israel into seeing just how dead they really are so they might seek God and live. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2802304 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:11 Jonathan Davis Amos 4:1-13. God confronts His people with the sin of self-centeredness. Israel had rejected God’s Word and thus rejected the God of the Word running after idols (Amos 2:4-6). And in Amos 4 the prophet makes clear that the idol of ‘self’ had become the God-replacement at the center of their worship. Either we will worship the Creator as a result of knowing His extravagant grace, or we will worship creation as neglecters of His grace. And what had become outwardly apparent in Amos’s day was that the people of God fell into the latter category. Because the sin of self-centeredness is ultimately self-worship, they had become worshippers of creation. Therefore they were not prepared to meet their God. In love, Amos calls God's people to the truth of this failure so they can be prepared. This is God's grace on display. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2795987 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:11 Jonathan Davis Amos 3:1-15. All of us at some point in time have derived great encouragement and comfort from the gospel promise of Romans 8:31--"If God is for us, who can be against us." But what we often fail to remember is that the Bible also teaches that there is a grim mirror image to this truth, namely--if God is against us, who can be for us. According to God's Word we can't escape the fact that God at time and to fulfill His purposes turns Himself against His people. We struggle to hear this because we struggle with the thought of God as Judge and thus struggle with the justness of God's judgment. But what we learn in Amos 3 is that when God acts in judgment against His people, His judgment is always just. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2785553 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:25 Jonathan Davis Amos 2:4-16. As the whirlpool of judgment flowed from God's prophet against the surrounding nations, we can imagine Israel nodding their heads in smug approval. But what Israel failed to grasp is that God shows no partiality. Not only will judgment comes to the nations, but the same judgment will begin at the household of God. The question that's being asked in these verses is this--"What does a holy God expect from His chosen people?" Answer: holiness of life that flows from redemption received. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2778633 Sun, 15 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:53 Jonathan Davis Amos 1:3-2:3. One of the consistent failures of nations and individuals is that they domesticate God. But the Lion of Judah is neither tame nor toothless. Quite the opposite, He is "the LORD who roars from Zion." All nations are held accountable to Yahweh and His law. Thus, Amos begins his prophetic ministry revealing the sweep of a sovereign God's judgment. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2768582 Sun, 08 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:37:27 Jonathan Davis Amos 1:1-2 7:10-17. The Apostle Paul tells us that God deliberately choses foolish things to confound the wise of this world. Amos was such a man. As a sheep herder and fig farmer, Amos was an ordinary man. Yet, ordinary as he may be, he was a man who had a call on his life. Amos was no professional, but instead of using his lack of formal training as an excuse to disobey God, Amos trusted and obeyed. The result was an ordinary man called by God to proclaim an extraordinary message to God's people. We can learn a lot from Amos and will learn a lot about our God as we trek through this book. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2760533 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:03 Josh Wilson Matthew 9:35-38. With an excellent word from Matthew 9:35-38, Pastor Josh Wilson challenged us with the compassion of Jesus for the lost and to ask the quesiton, "Where is God sending me to go as a laborer into the harvest?" http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2753394 Sun, 25 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:38:17 Jonathan Davis Psalm 146:1-10. Princes, politicians, and presidents all offer the hope of 'the good life' if we would just align with them. But the psalmist reminds us that 'the good life' we long for can only be found in the LORD who reigns forever. Men are dust and there is no salvation in them. But the good life we were created to enjoy can be found in the good news that life with God is available to all who put their faith in the life, death, and resurrection of King Jesus. Jesus will reign forever and in Him alone we find our ultimate hope. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2746261 Sun, 18 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:19 Jonathan Davis Micah 6:1-8. When it comes to issues of racial injustice and racial reconciliation it’s important to say that the reconciling work accomplished by Jesus on the cross is sufficient. It’s also important to say the Bible doesn’t leave it there. Not only does the gospel of Jesus Christ spring forth with good news vertically, but the gospel also has good news implications horizontally—first and foremost good news in the way we call people to repent and believe in Jesus for salvation, but also good news in the way we “learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, and plead the widow’s cause” (Isa. 1:17) in light of the grace we've received. Micah helps us to see this in his famous call to "do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God." http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2738716 Sun, 11 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:18 Jonathan Davis Romans 3:21-26; various scriptures. Now that we've set the foundation of bible delight and bible sufficiency we head to our Bibles so we can see what our Bibles have to say about our righteous God who acts with justice. If we want to reap the fruit of justice in our lives--which is something God calls us to do--then we must plant God's Word in our hearts and minds. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2731215 Sun, 04 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:46 Jonathan Davis 2 Peter 1:19-21; 2 Timothy 3:16-17. God's Word is truly sufficient. It's the source that not only gives us "a knowledge of God," but it's also the source that's been "granted to us" so that we might know "all things that pertain to life and godliness" (2 Peter 1:3). But for many they view the Bible as insufficient and unfortunately this wrong conclusion leads them to make God's Word subservient to everything else instead of submitting everything else to the authority of God and His Word. Bible sufficiency is a crucial doctrine that informs how we navigate the current cultural issues of racism, justice, reconciliation, and so on. We don't have to move beyond our Bibles for answers on what to believe, feel, and do in regard to these matters. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2724065 Sun, 27 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:48 Jonathan Davis Psalm 119. As we launch our new sermon series–'Jesus And Culture'–we begin with a call to delight in the word of God which is ultimately a call to delight in the God of the Word. God has spoken. All we need for life and godliness has been revealed to us. Far too often our minds are discipled by worldly philosophies and human traditions that leave Christians shaped by the culture instead of being shaped by the word of Christ. This is where the beauty of Psalm 119 steps in. The psalmist knows that the key to knowing God and making Him known is delight in God's word. It's His word which renews our minds and conforms us and points us to our Savior, Jesus Christ. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2715833 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:31 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 6:10-24. Outside of Christ, the Ephesians were citizens of Satan's dark kingdom; his followers in the domain of darkness. But then came the gospel of salvation in Christ alone. One result of repenting of sin and believing this gospel was a kingdom transfer. In Christ Jesus, the Ephesians were now citizens of His kingdom, "delivered from the domain of darkness and transferred to the kingdom of [God's] beloved Son" (Col. 1:13). And now as recipients of God's grace, they are the opposition, adversaries of Satan's dark kingdom. Paul explains this is why life is a battle, and why we need to stand strong in the Lord's strength. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2707268 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:32:23 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 6:4. Spirit-filled fathers are called to displine and instruct their children in the Lord. This is how fathers obey the command to "imitate God" and "walk in love" toward their children. Just as God the Father loves His sons and daugthers enough to discipline and instruct them, so earthly fathers are commanded to do the same. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2696875 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:33 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 6:1-4. Spirit-filled submission plays out in our relationships of marriage, work, and family. In these verses Paul establishes how ultimate submission to Christ results in children who obey and honor their parents in the Lord. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2689887 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:01 Chance Newingham Ephesians 6:5-9. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2681017 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:31:30 Brad Lovin John 4:1-42 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2671170 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:30 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 5:18, 21, 25-33. Paul commands husbands to reflect Jesus by loving their wives like Jesus loved the church. It's important to point out that God's-design in marriage is now "wives submit; husbands boss." But rather, "wives submit; husbands love." Following the example of Christ's love for the church a husbands loves with sacrificing love, sanctifying love, and nourishing love. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2661070 Sun, 09 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:07 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 5:18, 21-24. Faithful in Christ. Saints in Ephesus. This dual reality describes the Ephesian Christians. Being "in Christ" by grace means they are to walk in good works "in Ephesus." This walk is a walk of wisdom where a Christian is to understand "what the will of the Lord is." His will is for us to be filled with the Spirit as we submit to one another out of submission to Christ. This Spirit-filled submission means something for marriage where Paul says a Spirit-filled wife ultimately submits to Jesus as she submits to her own husband. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2653796 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:11 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 5:15-21. Paul says there are two possible paths for Christians to walk; either walking "as unwise" or walking as "wise." We are called to walk the path of wisdom ultimately seeking to "understand what the will of the Lord is." Paul helps us in this task when he says we are to "be filled with the Spirit." This is God's will for His people. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2649766 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:01 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 5:8-14. A walk worthy of the gospel looks like a lot things. Paul has been explaining this walk ever since chapter 4. Now he says it looks like walking in the light. This passage is rich with the imagery of darkness and light. Paul uses this language so that those who are "light in the Lord" might know how to "walk as children of light." http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2639521 Sun, 19 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:19 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 5:1-7. Children love to mimic and the goal of God's children is to mimic God. As Paul continues the practical application of what it means to walk in a manner worthy of the gospel, he reminds us that we mimic God when we walk in Christ-like cross-shaped love. What this means is there is a proper and improper way to love which Paul addresses in these verses. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2631756 Sun, 12 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:18 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 4:17-32. Now that the saints in Ephesus are in Christ Jesus they are to not only walk in unity, but they are to also walk in purity. Their life before Christ reflected the walk and talk of a God-less pursuit of impurity. But now that Ephesians 1-3 is true of them [ and us for that matter ] we must no longer live like we used to live as non-Christians. In this walk of purity our mind matters as we put off the old self and put on the new self with minds renewed by the Word and the Spirit. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2617650 Sun, 05 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:20 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 4:7-16. Unity + Diversity = Maturity. This is God's design for the church. Jesus is the gracious gift giver. Not only does He give gifts to each one of us, but He also gives particularly diverse gifts centered on the Word of God (apostle, prophet, evangelist, shepherd, teacher) so the body of Christ can grow up into maturity. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2604969 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:52 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 4:1-6. New life in Christ is to overflow into a life that lives for Christ. Once we are saved by grace we are to walk out that grace in a life of godliness empowered by the Spirit's strength. This results in a life that not only walks in a manner worthy of the gospel, but also maintains the unity of the Spirit and stands on the indestructible unity of our God. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2604966 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:24 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 3:14-21. It could be argued this is one of the greatest prayers in the New Testament…a prayer for power and love. Strengthened by the Spirit's power. Being rooted and grounded in love for one another. Comprehending Christ's love with all the saints. Filled with all the fullness of God. This is what our Father is able to do; the Father to whom we pray! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2588576 Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:36 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 3:1-13. The gift of grace received is to also be the gift of grace given. As recipients of grace we steward the gift of grace by serving the gospel of grace to others. When we announce this good news we advance the eternal purpose of God’s multi-colored wisdom through the church. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2588555 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:10 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 2:11-22. Grace to you not only results in peace from God but is also meant to result in peace with others. The cross of Jesus Christ not only kills our vertical hostility with God, but it also breaks down the dividing walls of hostility among humanity. May our great God of redemption display this hope we have in our unity and peace with one another! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2569045 Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:05 Konner Dudley Ephesians 2:1-10 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2555538 Sun, 24 May 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:45 Brady Rueter Ephesians 1:15-23 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2545629 Sun, 17 May 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:34:58 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 1:11-14. A marvelous inheritance in Christ. This is what we have, signed, sealed, and delivered by the Spirit. A glorious spiritual blessing to the praise of Gods glory! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2532823 Sun, 10 May 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:38:12 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 1:7-10. In Christ, we have received the spiritual blessing of redemption. Forgiveness of sin. Lavish grace. The promise that things in heaven and things on earth will be united, summed up, redeemed in Christ the cosmic King. Praise God! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2522978 Sun, 03 May 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:34:30 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 1:3-6. In Christ, we have the spiritual blessing of the Father's electing grace. Chosen for holiness. Predestined for adoption. All to the praise of God's glorious grace! Hallelujah! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2511348 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:31:08 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 1:1-2. According to the purpose of His will God predestined us for adoption into His family. As God’s gospel people we have new life in Christ! And then, when God’s gospel people learn how to live out this new life in Christ we live in that sweet spot where gopsel belief results in gospel behavior. This is what Paul writes about in Ephesians. He writes so God’s new community will shine as a beacon of living hope as they visibly demonstrate the work of redemption which God has done in them. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2492650 Sun, 19 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:26 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 1:3. Because God has the power to turn death into life AND because of Christ's resurrection from the dead, we have a living hope. Happy Easter! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2480748 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:21:43 Jonathan Davis Luke 19:28-40. The triumphal entry of Jesus in Luke’s gospel shows us that Jesus is the promised King who brings peace. The message of Palm Sunday is that we can possess true and lasting peace with God in Christ. We need to ask—“Do I have this peace?” http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2461833 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:27:17 Jonathan Davis Mark 6:7-13. Three weeks ago, in Mark 1, we watched Jesus issue the call to “follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men” (1:17). Now, in Mark 6, Jesus is going to re-emphasize that to be a follower who fishes for men is to be a follower with a mission. Just as Jesus came with the mission to preach the gospel of God, so His followers are sent on the same mission. In our passage Jesus answers the question, "What does it look like to be followers with a mission?” http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2447201 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:38:29 Jonathan Davis Luke 16:19-31. Why should we care to prioritize the importance of one? Why should we care to intentionally confess Jesus and call others to repent and believe? What are the consequences if someone does not do this? Jesus says to disobey God's gospel and deny His Savior has great consequences. And that’s because man’s eternal condition is divided into two options: those who forsake salvation in Christ and suffer in Hell and those who embrace salvation in Christ and enjoy the blessings of Heaven. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2434366 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:34:36 Jonathan Davis Luke 15:1-10; 19:1-10. Throughout the Bible Jesus consistently taught with His mouth and modeled with His life a patient pursuit of those far from God. The heart of God for the lost is the heart that drove Jesus to intentionally prioritize the importance of one. For follower and fishers, His priority is to be our priority. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2407640 Sun, 15 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:19 Jonathan Davis Mark 1:14-20. Our goal for 2020 and beyond is to be everyday people who intentionally confess Jesus in everyday life. Gospel intentionality is the aim. When we respond to the gospel with repentance and belief we become disciples of Jesus. And disciples are called to be FOLLOWERS of Jesus who FISH for men. Or to put it another way, disciples are called to be FOLLOWERS who WITNESS. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2396332 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:03 Chance Newingham Psalms 6:1-10 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2400224 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:50 Jonathan Davis Psalm 5:1-12. When crisis lingers, or deep distress lasts long we can lose hope--"How long is this crisis going to last? The will this deep distress end?" As days turn to weeks and weeks turn to months we can struggle to begin yet another day knowing what we will face is more muck, more mire, more of the same again. How can I do this again today? David knows what it's like to be here and so he prays giving us a prayer to start the day when the muck of life is thick. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2400221 Sun, 23 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:04 Jonathan Davis Psalm 4:1-8. Psalm 4 is an urgent prayer born out of a situation of major distress in David's life. It's a prayer that asks the question—“How do God’s people dwell in distress? When circumstances go south, how should we react? When a situation turns sour, what can we do?” We learn that in times of distress God's people can safely dwell in peace. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2400219 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:01 Jonathan Davis Psalm 3:1-8. Psalm 3 is a picture of saving faith. Where Psalm 1 asked—“Which path am I on?,” and Psalm 2 questioned—“Which worldview do I hold?,” Psalm 3 wants to challenge us with where we put our confidence in times of trouble. In the midst of crisis God’s people can have confidence in God’s ability to save. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2357037 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:56 Jonathan Davis Psalm 1:1-6. Psalm 1 is the port of entry into the Psalms and it takes up a matter of supreme importance. Ultimately, the matter is the choice of two paths. One path where we can find God-centered happiness and fulfillment anchored in God and His word. Or the other path that will lead to eternal destruction if we ignore God and His word. So the call of Psalm 1 is the question—“Which path are you on?” http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2333357 Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:59 Jonathan Davis Psalm 106:34-39; Psalm 127:3-5. A popular cultural narrative surrounding abortion applauds the sacrifice of children for self-gain. The gospel of Jesus Christ reverses this narrative in it’s entirety. Parents are not called to sacrifice their children, they are called to sacrifice for their children. We find our example in Jesus who came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2324580 Sun, 19 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:22 Konner Dudley Daniel 7:9-14. God's word is both clear and complex. For some, the overarching narrative of Scripture just "clicks". For others, it can be challenging to see how all the pieces fit together. We look at how the gospel story unfolds throughout Scripture with the aim that our hearts respond in awe and wonder at the powerful working of King Jesus our Savior. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2306803 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:50 Brady Rueter Ephesians 6:10-20. The Bible makes it clear that the physical world is not all there is. All around us, an unseen spiritual war is raging. The outcome for this war is not up for grabs though. The war has been won by the victorious, resurrected King Jesus. All followers of King Jesus are called to stand firm against our defeated enemy. We stand firm with the armor of God and spirit-filled prayer. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2288892 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:14 Charles Campbell Hebrews 3:13 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2273299 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:38:47 Jonathan Davis Luke 1:65-2:7. When it comes to Christmas and you ask people–"What is Christmas about?"–the answers to that questions would range far and wide. But it's safe to say that few people [ if any ] would answer that Christmas is war. But if you think about it, that's exactly what Christmas is for on the night when Mary gave birth to her firstborn son, God declared war against the enemies of His people. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2270356 Tue, 24 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:21:04 Jonathan Davis John 17:20-26. Jesus is about to be crucified but before he goes to the cross He prays for those who will believe in Him. This is amazing! For those who've received the gift of eternal life and believed in Jesus' name for salvation, then Jesus is praying for you in these veses! Glorious! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2272586 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:21 Jonathan Davis John 17:1-19. If you've ever wondered how Jesus prayed or for whom or what He prayed then wonder no more. This chapter is the longest recorded prayer of Jesus. On the eve of His crucifixion Jesus is going to pray for the Father to glorify Him and for His disciples protection. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2244416 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:27 Jonathan Davis John 16:16-33. Jesus' departure via the cross is good news for His disciples. Jesus has talked about this good news for almost two chapters. And now, before He closes His time of instruction, Jesus reveals one last reason why His going is for His disciple's good--it's because His departure will bring irremovable joy and unconquerable peace. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2233278 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:22 Jonathan Davis John 16:5-15. The absence of Jesus guarantees the presence of the Spirit. Jesus going is for our good because His going means the Spirit will be sent. This is the advantage Jesus was talking about: the advantage of the Spirit's conviction and His guidance. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2217652 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:45 Jonathan Davis John 15:18-16:4. The first half of John 15 is all about a disciple's relationship to Jesus. The back half is all about a disciple's relationship to the world. With extremely strong language Jesus warns His disciples that to follow Him in a vine-abiding, fruit-bearing relationship--one thing will be true--the world will hate. In these verses Jesus explains why. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2206136 Sun, 24 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:21 Jonathan Davis John 15:1-17. Jesus is going, that much is clear. But the question that needs an answer is the question of, "What now?" In the time between His departure and future return, "What is a disciple supposed to do?" Answer--a disciple should live like a fruit bearing branch that abides in a vine. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2191941 Sun, 17 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -1000 01:00:02 Jonathan Davis John 14:15-31. Continuing His conversation from last week, Jesus narrows in on the person of the Holy Spirit. Jesus is departing, but even though He is leaving, He guarantees to not leave His disciples as orphans by giving the promise of the Holy Spirit. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2175677 Sun, 10 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:54:29 Jonathan Davis John 14:1-14. Where do you look for help in difficult times? If you've ever found yourself with an anxious heart as events around spin out of contol, then you know exactly how the disciples feel in the upper room with Jesus. Their hearts are troubled at the announcement of Jesus' departure. So in order to remedy their overwhelmed souls, Jesus explains why His departure is good news for His disciples. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2163671 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:12:14 Nate Perry Colossians 4:2-18. We must be committed to prayer, evangelism, and community. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2149493 Sun, 27 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:40:09 Jonathan Davis John 13:31-38. As we press further into John’s Gospel we find Jesus fully set to embrace the cross. Judas is gone and the eleven who remain need to hear from Jesus some very important truths regarding His coming crucifixion. So knowing His departure is near, Jesus turns his focus to the cross and begins to explain how the cross displays God’s glory, compels our love, and is truly good news. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2135107 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:59 Jonathan Davis John 13:18-30. As Jesus continues his march toward the cross the text concentrates on the betrayal of Judas. But in the darkness of betrayal the light of Jesus is going to shine. Even though “the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas to betray Jesus,” Jesus will not be caught off guard because Jesus is in control. And the fact that Jesus is in control is really good news. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2115212 Sun, 13 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:06 Jonathan Davis John 13:1-17. The opening verses of John 13 function as an introduction to a new section. At this stage in the life of Jesus, He is just a few short hours away from bearing the sin of the world on the cross. So to drive home the sufficiency of the cross and our need for salvation, Jesus washes the disciple's feet and giving an acted parable that explains the cross. Jesus then ties salvation to servanthood. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2097452 Sun, 06 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:12 Jonathan Davis Judges 19:1 - 21:25. With this second glimpse into the ground level view of what daily life was like during the period of the Judges, what we see is not pretty. These chapters are about man-centered morality. They look into the midnight abyss of human depravity. But all is not a loss for against this dark backdrop of sin the piercing ray of God's grace shines bright and clear. In those days there was no king in Israel, but according to the eternal purposes of God's redemption that would not remain the true forever. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2084624 Sun, 29 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:58:37 Jonathan Davis Judges 17:1-18:31. The last chapters of Judges give us two detailed episodes of what daily life was like during the period of the Judges. It isn't pretty. In this first episode (chs. 17-18) God's people have spiraled down into a form of man-made religion. King-less, they were doing what was right in their own eyes. This reality helps us to see our need for a perfect king who can deliver a perfect salvation. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2067886 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:59 Jonathan Davis Judges 16:1-31. In Samson we have a savior who dies so that others might be delivered. And his death not only sets the paradigm for what God's savior should do, but it also sets us up for a greater Savior to come who would also give his life in death so that others might be delivered, the Lord Jesus Christ. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2053988 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:05 Jonathan Davis Judges 14:1 - 15:20. This text shows us how Samson is a savior empowered by the Spirit of the LORD. But perhaps to our surprise, Samson doesn't act quite like we think he would. But in this we see the secret of Yahweh's purpose. Samson, like Israel does what is right in his own eyes. But the sin of Samson will not derail Yahweh's mission of redemption. Far from it actually; for we learn that Yahweh can and will use the sinfulness of men and women to bring His saving purposes to pass. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2042589 Sun, 08 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:35 Jonathan Davis Judges 13:1-25. With the birth of Samson a savior is born. This is a gift of unmerited surprising grace. The angel says he will "begin to save" Israel. But…his salvation will be incomplete; which is why it's such good news that Manoah's wife would not be the last woman who would be called to bear a savior. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2028892 Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:06 Jonathan Davis Judges 10:6-12:15. Jephthah. As a lower-case 's' savior he brings salvation to God's people. But the best he can do is provide a marred salvation. If we are to have any hope of eternal life we need a capital 'S' Savior who can bring the perfect salvation we need. In this, Jephthah the savior points forward to Jesus THE Savior who will save his people from their sin. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2017788 Sun, 25 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:54:39 Jonathan Davis Judges 8:33 - 10:5. The people of Israel have again abandoned the LORD God. The downward spiral of sin has so descended that Israel has now become her own worst enemy. Abimelech the "hero" is the oppressor. There is a lot of detail in the Abimelech story, but for all the detail we need to not miss what was really taking place--the silent judgment of God. But that's not the end of the story for in sheer and utter grace, the LORD God sends a deliverer who saves. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=2005735 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:58:37 Jonathan Davis Judges 7:1-8:32. In our culture and unfortunately in our churches we are immune to the thought of weakness. We fight often and we fight hard to prove the power of our strength. Only the strong survive, we say. Nobody wants to be the weakest link. But the primary lesson we need to learn on repeat—a lesson which Gideon learns firsthand from Yahweh Himself—is that Yahweh’s strength is made perfect [ that is, most clearly revealed ] in our weakness. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1996839 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:58 Brian Hubert Judges 6:1-40. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1987487 Sun, 04 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:38:33 Jonathan Davis Judges 4:1 - 5:31. From the beginning of the Bible through to the end, one of the clearest articulated truths is that Yahweh, the LORD God—He alone is my salvation. This is the theme that permeates Judges 4 & 5 as the author of the book of Judges turns our attention to Yahweh who promises salvation, achieves salvation, and (ultimately) gets the glory for salvation. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1977330 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:58:45 Jonathan Davis Judges 3:7-31. The connecting theme in the life of Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar is the gracious deliverance of Yahweh who delights to deliver His people. All of us left to ourselves will spiral downward into sin. This is why we need a Deliverer who can actually and eternally deliver us from the power of sin. It’s this very idea which shines through the text like the noon sun on a cloudless day. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1965544 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:39 Jonathan Davis Judges 2:6-3:6. The author wraps up his intro to the book by pointing us to God's persepcitve on Israel's failure to walk in His ways. We learn that mere knowledge about God is not enough for a right relationship with Him and how this reveals the unguessable character of our faithful God. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1954395 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:53:53 Jonathan Davis Judges 1:1-2:5. We know the tension. It's easy to say one thing with our mouths and it's easy to do another thing with our lives. For most of us, we land in this place because we succumb to the temptation of compromise. These verses show us the failure of compromise, and they point us forward to our absolute need for the Deliverer who never once compromised in His entire life. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1942900 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:59:02 Jonathan Davis Galatians 6:7-8. We will reap what we sow, says Paul. When it comes to walking and growing in holiness we have two fields to sow in. We'll either sow seeds into the field of the flesh or into the field of the Spirit. What field will you sow in today? http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1934817 Sun, 30 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:01 John Kleinschmidt http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1947094 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:53:19 Tom Cheshire 2 Timothy 3:14-17 & Matthew 6:9-13 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1914418 Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:11 Jonathan Davis Galatians 6:6-10. What does a Spirit-led community look like? Paul maintains his course from last week by showing us that Spirit-led burden bearing also looks like caring for the practical needs of others, especially fellow Believers. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1892911 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:48 Jonathan Davis Galatians 5:25-6:5. So what does life in the Spirit look like? What does it mean for Spririt-led recipients of grace to keep in step with the gospel? Paul says it looks like community life NOT defined by self-conceit, but, by gentle restoration and burden bearing. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1884691 Sun, 26 May 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:54:19 Jonathan Davis Galatians 5:16-25. “Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another” (Gal. 5:13). If there was a category for words easy to say but action difficult to do, it would be this verse which we studied last week. But as much as we might wish it weren’t so, the difficulty factor doesn't negate God’s command for us to exercise our Christ-bought freedom to serve others through love (or any other command). So when it comes to not using our freedom as an opportunity for the flesh; when it comes to obeying the commands of Jesus—the question becomes, “How are these things possible? What power has Jesus given to us so that we can obey His commands?” To which Paul replies—Jesus has given us the power of the Holy Spirit. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1876540 Sun, 19 May 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:39 Jonathan Davis Galatians 5:13-15. When it comes to understanding the purpose of freedom thoughts can range wide and far. One common thought is that freedom = I can do whatever I want whenever I want. But Paul knows the langauge of "freedom" can be misleading so he takes up the task of reminding us that our Christ-bought freedom is not an excuse for self-serving, but to serve one another in love. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1867545 Sun, 12 May 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:04 Jonathan Davis Galatians 5:1-12. For freedom, Christ has set us free. The Galatians need to remebmer this truth just as much as we do. In our world there are freedom robbers that would love nothing more than to see us enlaved again. This is why Paul reminds us that Christ has set us free; therefore we must stand firm in our freedom and not submit again to slavery. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1857165 Sun, 05 May 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:57:51 Konner Dudley Galatians 4:21-5:1. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1847214 Sun, 28 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:04 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 3:18 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1839754 Sun, 21 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:40:41 Jonathan Davis Galatians 4:8-20. Like a good parent who pursues a wayward child, so Paul, the gospel parent of the Galatians pursues his children in the faith. As he does so we gain the benefit of learning three truths that equally apply to our status as sons and daughters of God if we are in Christ Jesus through faith. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1830275 Sun, 14 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:18 Jonathan Davis Galatians 3:26-4:7. Who am I? This is the question of identity and it's the question Paul takes up next in his letter. Their justification rests in Christ alone, thus they are 'in Christ.' This is their new identity and as a result Paul wants them to know two key truths concerning their identity: they are heirs and they are sons. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1821131 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:27 Jonathan Davis Acts 13:1-12. There is a proper motivation for being an intentional witness; it's beholding the glory of the grace-giving God. But equally as important for being an intentional witness is the necessary power of the Holy Spirit. That's why the biblical model for being an intentional witness looks like this: the people of God, bearing witness to the Son of God, empowered by the Spirit of God. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1784924 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:06 Ciara DeMare Psalm 98. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1785867 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:29:32 Caitlin Konieczka Psalm 77. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1780207 Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:34:43 Jonathan Davis Isaiah 6:1-8. Everyday people who intentionally bring Jesus into everyday life. This is the call on those who've been saved by the grace of God. But as we all know, being intentional about being intentional can be a struggle. So for disciples of Jesus, where does proper motivation come for being an intentional witness for Jesus? Isaiah shows from his experience that it comes from beholding the glory of the grace-giving God. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1777350 Sun, 10 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:25 Jonathan Davis Galatians 3:1-5. Question: How do we grow in our Christian life? The Galatians had begun to believe the answer was--"in our own strength." But this is conduct not in step with the good news of justification. Paul knows that we are not only justified by faith in Christ, but we are also sanctified by faith in Christ. From beginning to end, the Christian life never moves beyond Jesus Christ crucified. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1768300 Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:47 Amanda Hubert Psalm 42-43. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1768951 Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:29 Ginger Newingham Psalm 33. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1763049 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:35:23 Jonathan Davis Galatians 2:15-21. How can a righteous God accept an unrighteous person like me? What question could possibly be more important than this? Paul says the answer to this question is the gospel of justification by faith in Christ. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1758781 Sun, 24 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:37 Jonathan Davis Galatians 2:11-16. It's the tension we've all felt…gospel belief failing to translate into gospel behavior. It's those areas of life where our conduct is out of step with the gospel we believe. This can happen for all sorts of reasons, but at least one reason is the fear of man which produces people-pleasing hypocrisy. Paul tells us the solution to hypocrisy is a return to the gospel: the good news of our justification by faith in Christ Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1748031 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:26 Andrea Jordan Psalm 32. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1748831 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:21:40 Jonathan Davis http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1741676 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:06 Jonathan Davis Galatians 2:1-10. Gospel unity is crucial. In Paul's day as in ours there will always be distortions to the gospel. There will be those who seek to divide what the grace of God unites. For this reason Paul reminds us that gospel unity is to be protected so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1738696 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:24 Jonathan Davis Galatians 1:10-24. God's grace is truly amazing. Not only are we be saved by grace but we are transformed by grace as well. And the design of God's grace in your life is His glory. Paul's life was evidence of this fact. God's gospel of grace transforms people for God's glory. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1729973 Sun, 03 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:58:30 Jonathan Davis Galatians 1:1-9. Gospel means good news and the good news of the gospel is that grace and peace from God is found in Jesus Christ who gave himself for our sins. This is the gospel: Jesus + Nothing = My only hope of salvation. To tweak this gospel formula results in a distortion that is no gospel at all. Paul calls the Galatians and us back to the purity of God's grace found in Jesus Christ alone. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1720419 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:58:45 Jonathan Davis Titus 2:11-14; Proverbs 24:11-12. Sanctity Of Life Sunday. The good news of God's grace is quite amazing. Not only are sinners saved by grace, but they are trained by grace as well. So once God has caused us to be born again the effect of His grace is that it produces a people zealous for good works. The purpose in this sermon was to see that the good news of grace compels the good work of defending the preborn. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1707995 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:53:03 Jonathan Davis Psalm 19:1-14. God's perfect Word. It restores the soul, makes wise the simple, rejoices the heart, and enlightens the eyes. In short, the Word of God re-aligns our wandering hearts back to God. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1695975 Sun, 13 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:57:09 Brady Rueter Ephesians 1:15-21. Devote yourself to prayer. By God's power we are made alive by grace and sealed with the promised Holy Spirit. From that moment forward, life in Christ is a trajectory of growth as the Spirit of God teaches the truths of God when we pray. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1682125 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:58:13 Charles Campbell 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1671937 Sun, 30 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:07 John Kleinschmidt John 3:14-18. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1667628 Mon, 24 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:25:01 Jonathan Davis Malachi 4:4-6 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1666052 Sun, 23 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:41 Jonathan Davis Malachi 3:13-4:3. What difference does it make? This question reveals a tension we've all felt. The tension of, "Does living for God really matter?" Malachi helps us to understand that there are two ways to live before God and the difference in the distinction makes all the difference in the world. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1654522 Sun, 16 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:03 Jonathan Davis Malachi 3:6-12. When we begin to doubt God's gracious love no area of life is unaffected. And for the folks of Malachi's day this doubt affected how they viewed their possessions. It revealed they had a 'keeping' problem which stemmed from a stingy, God-robbing, un-generous heart. This problem exists today which is why we need Jesus, the Generous One. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1643056 Sun, 09 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:11 Jonathan Davis Malachi 2:17-3:5. Where is the God of justice? Not just a contemporary question, but a question that the people of Malachi's day wrestled with as well. In those moments of injustice we can tend to blame God when He doesn't live up to our expectations of what justice should look like. Malachi helps us to understand what true justice looks like and why we need a 'messenger of the covenant' who can take the justice we deserve so we can receive the grace we don't deserve. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1634420 Sun, 02 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:34 Jonathan Davis Malachi 2:10-16. Marriage has a design. And God's design is that marriage reflect the faithful covenantal sovereign love of God. When a man and a woman enter into the covenant of marriage and fight for faithfulness their marriage will 'speak' the good news of God's grace to those around them. The problem is that we can be so unfaithful; in our marriages and to our God. The good news of Jesus is that He is our True Husband who remains faithful even when we are faithless. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1623634 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:09 Jonathan Davis Malachi 2:1-9. The church leadership in Malachi's day had gone off course. Not only were they satisfied to offer less than best worship, their less than best worship was leading others away from God. Instead of flourishing the priest's failure was bringing spiritual damage. The NT says we are a kingdom of priests and unfortunately we fail in proper proclamation just as the OT priests. This failure proves our greatest need is Jesus our great High Priest. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1617115 Sun, 18 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:43 Jonathan Davis Malachi 1:6-14. When we doubt God's love this belief will seep its way into our behavior. Flat, distant, bored worship is the inevitable result of believing God has not loved us in Christ. Malachi addresses this issue head on by reminding us that true worship of God flows from a heart gripped by the sovereign love of God. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1598711 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:25 Jonathan Davis Malachi 1:1-5. Because life can so often not go the way we planned, we can begin to doubt the love of God. Religious cynicism, disillusionment, and discontentment settle in…and this is a reality that can often describe the people of God! God steps into this experience through His prophet Malachi as he turns our focus to the sovereign electing love of God. Main Idea = God’s love for His people is proved by His sovereign election and divine rejection. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1588995 Sun, 04 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:48 Dr. Eddie Pullen Jr. Mark 16:1-8. We have hope because Jesus arose from the grave; therefore, believers must go and tell the goodness that Jesus is alive. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1578274 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:52 Andrea Jordan http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1577458 Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:30:23 Hannah Anhalt http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1577459 Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:58 Bobbi Jean Geosling http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1577456 Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:47 Amanda Hubert http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1577460 Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:51 Jonathan Davis Mark 15:1-47. It all comes down to this: Jesus will suffer and be killed as the necessary sacrifice for sin. When we reach the end of this chapter it looks as if death has won. Surely the God-Man Jesus Christ can't overcome the grave…or can He? After all, Sunday is a comin'! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1566390 Sun, 21 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:09 Jonathan Davis Mark 14:53-72. Seeking His destruction from the beginning, the religious rulers finally get their wish; they condemn Jesus to death for blasphemy. But while this was playing out one of the most famous denials in history was also taking place in Peter prompting the question, "What do you do when you fail Jesus?" The good news = Jesus loves failures! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1557879 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:06 Charles and Candi Campbell It can be so easy to put our heads down and plow through parenting only to lift up our eyes once our kids are gone and ask, "What just happened and how did we get here?" Parenting with the end in mind we lay out some helps so that we can not only dig into the task of parenting but also lift our eyes to the horizon as we aim at Jesus in the raising of our children. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1555256 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -1000 01:21:21 Jonathan Davis Mark 14:26-52. Jesus is the King who will be struck by the Father and abandoned by His friends. The journey towards the cross continues as we come to grips with all that will be involved in Jesus consuming the cup of God's wrath against sin. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1536231 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:35 Jonathan Davis Mark 14:22-25. The Passover meal was highly significant in the life of God's people. It was also the perfect time and place for Jesus to institute the Lord's Supper. Full of meaning, depth, and breadth, the Lord's Supper is a rich convergence of the Scriptures. But when it all boils down in the end, the Lord's Supper serves as a simple reminder that Jesus has paid it all. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1527347 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:51 Jonathan Davis Mark 14:10-21. As Mark continues to move through the life of Jesus he has now fully turned our attention to the events leading up to the cross. He will deliver several snapshots of the King as He moves toward His crucifixion. Mark wants us to first of all see that Jesus is the King who is betrayed and sovereign. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1518429 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:23 Jonathan Davis Mark 14:1-9. Prodigal. Not a word we often use but a word packed with meaning. It can mean extravagant, lavish, or unsparing. It's a word that not only describes King Jesus but also describes the woman in these verses as she goes full tilt in her worship of Jesus. Mark shows us that our prodigal King is worthy of prodigal worship. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1508833 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:51 Jonathan Davis Mark 13:24-37. Fact: Jesus will return. As Jesus lands the plane on this vital teaching He drives this point home. But the undeniable return of Jesus isn't just for knowing, it's to have an ever present effect in how we live today. Because Jesus will return we are to stay alert and stay on task. The future return of Jesus is what fuels vigilant gospel proclamation. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1497120 Sun, 02 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:12 Jonathan Davis Mark 13:1-23. Deception. Persecution. Tribulation. These are realities that will mark the times leading up to the end of all things. But rather than spin out about future details, Jesus pastors His followers by calling them to be on guard in the present so that they are not led astray or anxious concerning the end of all things. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1485623 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:53 Konner Dudley Mark 12:35-44. Jesus isn't merely a Son of David, He is THE Son of David, the Messiah who is King David's Lord. Jesus asks one of the most poignant questions found in Mark's gospel so we can wrestle with the identity of who Jesus is. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1475087 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:08 Jonathan Davis Mark 12: 28-34. Almost doesn't count. If this phrase could be applied to anyone in Mark's gospel it would be the scribe who comes to Jesus asking a question about God's commandments. The scribe proves that it's possible to be not far from the kingdom but not in the kingdom. Kingdom citizens are those men and women who are looking to Jesus alone for salvation. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1464536 Sun, 12 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:01 Jonathan Davis Mark 12:18-27. The parade of opposition continues. This time another religious group tries to trap Jesus in His words with a question about the resurrection of the dead. Jesus says they are wrong about the resurrection because of their failure to know the Scriptures and the power of God. God is not God of the dead. Our God is God of the living. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1454688 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:54 Jonathan Davis Mark 12:13-17. Flattering lips and deceitful hearts. This is what the opposition bring to Jesus as they ask Him a question about taxes. Their aim is to force Jesus to publicly wrestle with the age old question, "What is our relationship to this world supposed to look like?" Jesus takes the opportunity to clarify that disciples have earthly allegiances, but are primarily kingdom citizens with an ultimate allegiance to the King. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1445737 Sun, 29 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:37:07 Jonathan Davis Mark 12:1-12. In the text we find Jesus speaking a parable that is gracious in it’s purpose while at the same time devastating in it’s truth. As the King unpacks how God the Father has dealt with His people, He is going to expose us to the kindness of God in His pursuit of sinners, and the severity of God for those who ultimately reject His Son. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1432402 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:06 Jonathan Davis Mark 11:27-33. Looking at the religious leaders who refused to see Jesus as the Christ and follow Him as the King, Mark helps us to understand why it is that many people refuse to follow Jesus. But the good news of the gospel is that it's as we lose our life to this good King that we will save it. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1420350 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:18 Jonathan Davis Mark 11:12-25. Those who follow Jesus are called to be those who bear fruit in keeping with repentance. By using a fig tree as an object lesson (a fig tree which gave the appearance of being fruitful but in reality bore no fruit), Jesus addresses the sin of hypocrisy. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1407222 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:04 Jonathan Davis Mark 11:1-11. As Jesus rolls into the last week of His life, Mark slows so we can concentrate on the Passion of King Jesus. Everything that is about to take place in these last days falls under the sovereign control of the humble king who came to save. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1397846 Sun, 01 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:10 John Kleinschmidt Acts 2:42-47. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1386708 Sun, 24 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:14 Tom Cheshire Matthew 28:18-20 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1375418 Sun, 17 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:40:38 Jonathan Davis Mark 10:46-52. On the eve of His entry into Jerusalem, Jesus finds Himself in Jericho talking to beggar who is blind in body but not in soul. The blind beggar knows Jesus to be the Son of David so he cries out for mercy because he wants to see. Jesus stops and calls the blind man proving that the Son of David delighst to show mercy to those who run to Him with their need. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1364070 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:38 Kyle Edmiston Equipping Forum on money and finances. We look at scripture seeing how we are to view money rightly, stewarding and giving to the glory of God. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1360265 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -1000 01:11:02 Jonathan Davis Mark 10:32-45. Jesus is the Servant-Savior who came not to be served but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many. Because this is true we are called to follow the King as servant-slaves. This reality has huge impact for the desires of our heart, especially our desires for greatness and influence on others. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1347817 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:32 Jonathan Davis Mark 10:13-31. What must I do to inherit eternal life? This is the question on the lips of the Rich Young Man, and it's the question that Mark wants his audience to wrestle with. In childlike trust we all look to something as a savior. The question is what is the object of your childlike trust? How we answer that question affects whether or not we inherit eternal life. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1322238 Sun, 20 May 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:57:45 Jonathan Davis Mark 10:1-12. As the disciples continue to learn the implications of discipleship, Jesus explains God's good design for marriage. Following Jesus is all encompassing, it calls us to deny ourselves in submission to the lordship of King Jesus, even in our marriages. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1310631 Sun, 13 May 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:20 Brady Rueter Mark 9:42-50. Sin is serious, and Jesus calls his disciples to take it seriously. Sin not only has an affect on the life of the individual but on the lives of those around us. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1291276 Sun, 06 May 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:02 Jonathan Davis Mark 9: 30-41. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1275958 Sun, 29 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:55 Jonathan Davis Mark 9:14-29. Failure is seldom cherished but it can bring in a world of good. For believers failure has a purpose. When we fail, God used our failure to reveal our deep need for Jesus. It reveals our need for for faith in Christ (and not ourselves) while also revealing our need for prayer. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1250256 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:02 Jonathan Davis Mark 9:2-13. Quite despite outward appearance, there is more than meets the eye with Jesus. He is not some ordinary guy. Jesus is the glorious Son of God. His transfiguration proves it to be so as Mark calls us to look, listen, and behold the glory of the Son. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1233140 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:16 Jonathan Davis Mark 8:34-9:1. Jesus is the Christ who must suffer and die. The question then becomes, "What does this mean for me?" Jesus answers this question by telling us that the King who must die on a cross has followers who must die to self. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1208991 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:52 Jonathan Davis Mark 8:27-33. Who is Jesus? What did he come to do? The moment has come for the disciples to wrestle with these two questions. Jesus asks the Twelve, "Who do you say that I am?" This is the question that we must all wrestle with answer. Mark drives home the point that Jesus is the Christ who had to die and rise again so we can have life in Him. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1188814 Sun, 01 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:49 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 6:10-20. Disciples who make disciples not only INVEST in others but they also INVITE others to respond to the gospel. In order to do this we need Spirit-led words and Spirit-filled boldness. Paul calls us to pray these very truths for one another. In this sermon we look at a biblical foundation for INVITING, equip with a practical tool for speaking the gospel, and spend time in corporate prayer for one another. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1132168 Sun, 18 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:27 Jonathan Davis John 4:1-42. Sacrificial and intentional. This is what investing in others for the sake of the gospel involves. This is what we find Jesus doing as He interacts with the Samaritan woman at the well. From the King himself we learn what lies at the heart of making disicples. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1096980 Sun, 11 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:34 Various Speakers At Delta Church we exist to MAKE, MATURE, and MULTIPLY disciples. A mature disciples is a witnessing disciples. In this forum we touch on a biblical foundation of what it means to be a witness for Jesus, have a Q/A discussion, watch a video about the fears we have in confessing Jesus, and spend time in corporate prayer for boldness in sharing Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1082362 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -1000 01:25:38 Brian Hubert Mark 8: 1-21. At times, negative examples serve us well. In another interaction with Jesus' disciples and yet another interaction with the religious leaders, we learn three lessons in what not do as we follow Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1042783 Sun, 04 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:38:56 Jonathan Davis Mark 7:31-37. Sin destroys. It infects and invades everything and everyone. What we need is someone who can restore and reverse sin's decaying effects. Mark tells us that King Jesus is the One. He has the power to restore what sin has destroyed. This not only includes restoring sin's destruction in the big categories of life, but most importantly it includes restoring us into a right relationship with God through the death and resurrection of the Savior. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=1010374 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:30 Jonathan Davis Mark 7:24-30. King Jesus turns away no one who comes to Him in trusting faith. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=990394 Sun, 18 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:50 Jonathan Davis Mark 7:14-23. The religious leaders had missed the mark. For them spiritual contamination was a matter of outside in. Jesus drives the point home: your spiritual contamination is inside out. Our sin stained hearts need total transformation that can only be found in the blood of Jesus Christ. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=977498 Sun, 11 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:54 Jonathan Davis Mark 7:1-13. When a hard heart toward Jesus goes un-checked it takes us to a dangerous place. We begin to believe that we will be accepted with God because of what we do not realizing our heart is far from God. We ask the question, "How can I know if this is me?" http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=957641 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:14 Jonathan Davis Mark 6:45-56. **Audio picks up at 2:40** It is possible for any one of us to surround ourselves with all sorts of Jesus stuff and yet fail to recognize Jesus for who He truly is. Mark knows there is a real danger of seeing Jesus without truly seeing Jesus. So he turns our attention to the Lord of Glory as yet another reminder that Jesus is no ordinary man. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=939569 Sun, 28 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:08 Jonathan Davis James 2:1-9. Sanctity Of Life Sunday. Believers are to show no partiality as we live out our faith in Jesus Christ. In James' day, partiality worked itself out in the distinction between rich and poor. In Charlottesville, VA, partiality worked itself out in the distinction between black and white. Both are anti-God and opposed to the gospel. The hope we have for the sin of partiality to be eradicated from our hearts is the hostility destroying, peace making gospel of Jesus Christ. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=902135 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:57 Konner Dudley Philippians 4:6-7. Devote yourself to prayer. The guarding peace of God is given to those who pray. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=888512 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:25 Charles Campbell Romans 5:1-11 Peace with God is a state of affairs, not a state of feeling. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=871332 Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:37:34 Jonathan Davis John 14:1-6 The good news of Christmas is that the hope of the world is found in a singular person--Jesus Christ. The baby in the manger is the way to God, the truth about God, and your only hope of eternal life with God. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=860578 Sun, 24 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:18:15 Jonathan Davis Matthew 2:1-12 The baby born in Bethlehem is the True King. The One who came to overthrow our self-oriented kingdoms; freeing us to worship Him as the True King. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=838561 Sun, 17 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:38:19 Jonathan Davis Mark 6:14-30 To follow Jesus means we will be sent out to advance His kingdom. But what exactly does faithful witness look like? It will, at times, look like hunger. But it also, at times, will look like hostility. Drawing our attention to John the Baptist's death, Mark helps us to see that to walk as a faithful witness can come with great cost. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=801105 Sun, 10 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:37 Jonathan Davis Mark 6:6-13 Even though Jesus received rejection in Nazareth, nothing is going to stop the advance of His good news mission. King Jesus came with the mission to preach the good news of God. And as followers of Jesus this means we are sent on the same mission as our King. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=740948 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:46 Jonathan Davis Mark 6:1-6 Rejection and unbelief. Despite all they saw and heard from the King, the people of Nazareth brazenly reject Jesus as they harden in unbelief. We ask three questions. When you consider Jesus, (1) Are you wrongly astonished, (2) Are you offended, (3) Are you guilty of unbelief? http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=722113 Sun, 26 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:35:04 Jonathan Davis Mark 5: 1-20 Not only does Jesus have the power to calm the chaos of nature, he also has the power to calm the chaos of hell. As the King, the visible world of nature and the invisible world of cosmic forces are subject to Him who is power. Jesus displays his compassion for men and women as he displays his powers over the spiritual forces of evil which seek to enslave and destroy the souls of men. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=698072 Sun, 12 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:53 Mallory Rueter; Candi Campbell; Emily Barnett; John Kleinschmidt; Konner Dudley At Delta Church we exist to MAKE, MATURE, and MULTIPLY disciples. This event is a practical discussion on how to do this in your everyday life. May God mature you as you walk in His power as a witness in this world! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=696498 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -1000 01:36:03 Jonathan Davis Mark 4:35-41 When fear is big and faith is gone we are tempted to believe that Jesus does not care. We are prone to forget that peace in the storm is found in the power of the King. In these verses Mark is calling you to set anchor in the Lord of creation; the One who is sovereign in power, who has a care for your soul in the eye of the storm. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=677857 Sun, 05 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:37:50 Dave Andreson John 10:7-10 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=667281 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -1000 01:02:35 Jonathan Davis 2 Peter 3:11-18 The difference one day can make. This is the driving thought on Peter's mind as he wraps up his letter. The day of God is coming and not only will this one day make a difference for your eternal destiny, but it is also meant to make a radical difference for how you live your present life. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=645832 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:39 Jonathan Davis 2 Peter 3:1-10 Contrary to those who scoff at the return of Christ, Peter calls us to remember the certainty of the Lord's second coming as promised in the scriptures. His slowness isn't a failure to keep His promise. Rather, it's evidence of His patience and grace for our Lord loves to save sinners. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=632781 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:40:34 Jonathan Davis 2 Peter 2:10b-22 Like a good parent who exposes a threat to their children, so Peter continues to expose the threat of false teaching to his children in the faith. Be alert, Peter says, as he calls us to recognize the bad fruit of false faith. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=617872 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:37:13 Jonathan Davis 2 Peter 2:1-10a Shifting into 2 Peter chapter 2 from chapter 1 presents us with an extreme contrast. Because the gospel is at stake Peter employs sharp words exposing the sensuality and greed of false teachers. He highlights the certainty of judgment to come. The reality is this: God's judgment is unavoidable, but it's NOT inescapable. In Christ, we have the hope of rescue. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=592960 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:46 Jonathan Davis 2 Peter 1:12-21 Growing in grace involves anchoring ourselves to the certain and reliable Word of God. Peter argues this claim as he counters the false teachers who were denying a foundational element of the gospel--the future return of Jesus Christ. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=574516 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:46 Jonathan Davis 2 Peter 1:5-11 Because we have "obtained a faith by the righteousness of Jesus Christ," Peter says we should now "make every effort to supplement our faith." Far from a call to earn God's grace, this is a call to grace-fueled effort in everyday life. For this reason, says Peter, not only should we supplement our faith, but also examine our life so we can confirm our calling and election. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=551518 Sun, 17 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:36:17 Jonathan Davis 2 Peter 1:1-4 Grace and peace. Peter's first readers have tasted the grace of God and as a result truly know God. But he also wants them to grow in grace they've received by growing in the knowledge their God and Savior, Jesus Christ. This happens for Believers as they realize that Christ's provision and Christ's promises are present realities available to them now. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=543746 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:31:57 Jonathan Davis Mark 4:21-34 God's kingdom is growing. From Nazareth to the nations the power of God's Word is drawing people in to His kingdom. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=531113 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:32 Jonathan Davis Mark 4:1-20 Why do some weigh the evidence of Jesus and reject Jesus as a lunatic and liar, while some weigh the exact same evidence and receive Jesus as Lord. Teaching in a parable Jesus tackles this question by calling us to examine the condition of our hearts in regard to the good news of God's kingdom. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=521997 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:12 Jonathan Davis Mark 3:20-35. Who is Jesus? A simple question that's heavy with implication. Mark gives us three responses to this question. In light of all that He's said and done, either Jesus is a lunatic, a liar, or he is Lord. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=513446 Sun, 20 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:31:40 John Kleinschmidt Mark 3:7-19 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=504742 Sun, 13 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:38 Brady Rueter Mark 2:23-3:6 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=495232 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:49 Jonathan Davis Mark 2:13-22 Because Jesus is the friend of sinners, everything changes with him. A right relationship with God is now grounded in grace alone. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=487582 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:28 Jonathan Davis Mark 1:40-2:12 As the King Jesus is concerned to address our immediate wants, but more importantly He is concerned to address our deepest need; the forgiveness of sins. In His interaction with a leper and a paralytic Jesus shows he has authority to heal our soul. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=478354 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:34 Jonathan Davis Mark 1:29-39 With the arrival of Jesus the time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is at hand. The question becomes—“How is God’s kingdom going to advance?" Mark gives a 24 hour snapshot of Jesus advancing the kingdom through healing, prayer, and preaching. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=471224 Sun, 16 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:29 Jonathan Davis Mark 1:21-28 Royalty with authority. This is what we have with Jesus. He's the One with the ability to speak words, and He's the One with the necessary power to carry out His words. In short, King Jesus is royalty invested with absolute authority in His words which is good news for all. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=464588 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:31 Jonathan Davis Mark 1:14-20 "Follow me." Clear, concise. Drastic and Disruptive. This is the call of King Jesus. The good news of God's kingdom compels discipleship, calling us to forsake everyone and everything in order to follow Him. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=460583 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:35 Jonathan Davis Mark 1:1-13 Who is Jesus? What did he come to do? These questions are central to Mark's gospel. In short, Jesus is the King sent to die on a cross, and right from the start of his book Mark invites us to come and wrestle with these questions. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=454400 Sun, 25 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:47 Jonathan Davis 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 What does is mean to act like a man? There are cultural perceptions of masculinity but to limit manhood to mere cultural examples would be to miss the mark of what defines true manhood. It’s not until we ask the question of the Bible that we begin to find examples of true manhood which reflect Jesus Christ, who is the crux of what it means to “act like a man.” *The graphic for this series was found on Google Images. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=447790 Sun, 18 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:02 Tom Cheshire Psalm 119:81-88 The hard side of suffering requires our dependence on God. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=440817 Sun, 11 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:23 Jonathan Davis Psalm 119:65-80 God gives suffering as His good gift not only to draw us to His Word but to also make us a witness before others. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=433977 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:37:07 Jonathan Davis Psalm 119:33-40 Fact: there are times when we struggle to desire God, His Word, and His ways. As the psalmist wrestles with this reality in his own life he will show us that when we struggle to desire God, God has the power to give life by changing our desires. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=428473 Sun, 28 May 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:11 Jonathan Davis Psalm 119:1-16. God's happy people are those who walk blameless in the way of His word. God’s word is sufficient to not only guard our way when we are prone to wander, it’s also sufficient to fortify us to fight sin. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=421832 Sun, 21 May 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:35:59 Jonathan Davis 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 If there was ever a calling in this world which exposes weakness, it would be the calling of motherhood. But far from weakness being something we should avoid, Paul argues that weakness is to be our boast. And this truth has huge implications for motherhood. *The graphic for this series was found on Google Images. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=413670 Sun, 14 May 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:36:58 Brady Rueter Titus 3:8-15. Paul never graduates from the good news of God's grace. In the school of Christ we are continually learning what it means for grace to be worked out in our behavior. As Paul wraps up his letter to Titus he gives us three ways as to why we must keep the gospel central. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=404799 Sun, 07 May 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:09 Jonathan Davis Titus 3:3-7 The good news of God's grace is that He saves us, quite despite us, according to His mercy. Our right standing with God rests entirely on His rescue of us! This, Paul says, is what it means to be justified by God's grace. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=393367 Sun, 30 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:40:29 Jonathan Davis Titus 3:1-3 God’s grace affects our behavior in the world, specifically our submission to rulers and to others. Paul wants us to see that God's grace has something to say for how we relate in our public relationships. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=384237 Sun, 23 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:35:53 Jonathan Davis Titus 2:14 Jesus can redeem you. Jesus can purify you. Why? What uniquely qualifies him to be the One who can do this? One word, Resurrection. This Easter we gloried in God's amazing grace revealed in our resurrected Redeemer. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=377654 Sun, 16 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:20:32 Jonathan Davis Titus 2:9-14 God’s grace produces grace-fueled work which results in the proclamation of the gospel. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=369977 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:17 Jonathan Davis Colossians 4:2-6. In the second of a two part series, we learn that at the heart of making disciples is the need to speak the gospel. But before we speak to people about God we must first speak to God about people. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=362281 Sun, 02 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:09 Jonathan Davis Matthew 9:35-38 In the first of a two part series, we study what lies at the heart of making disciples. Our example is Jesus, and before His disciples are sent on mission they are given the necessary preparation of compassion and prayer. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=355212 Sun, 26 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:42 Jonathan Davis Titus 2:3-5 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348772 Sun, 19 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:28 Jonathan Davis Titus 2:1-2, 6-8, 15 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348771 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:23 Brian Hubert Titus 2:1 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348770 Sun, 05 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:35:50 Brian Hubert & John Kleinschmidt This Equipping Forum we discussed the four basic categories of the gospel and then we spent time discussing the fears we have with sharing the gospel so we can grow in our witness. Check out the attached documents for handouts. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348769 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -1000 01:27:51 Jonathan Davis Titus 1:10-16 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348768 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:54 Jonathan Davis Titus 1:5-9 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348767 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:59 Jonathan Davis Titus 1:1-4 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348766 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:02 Jonathan Davis Daniel 12:5-13 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348765 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:33 Jonathan Davis Daniel 11:2-12:4 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348764 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:10 Jonathan Davis Daniel 10:1 - 11:1 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348763 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:54 Jonathan Davis Daniel 9:20-27 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348762 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:10 Jonathan Davis Daniel 9:1-19 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348761 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:38 John Kleinschmidt Acts 4:18-31. Devote yourself to prayer. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348760 Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:13 Jonathan Davis Luke 2:4-11; 1 John 3:8 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348758 Sun, 25 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:12:54 Jonathan Davis Daniel 8:1-27 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348757 Sun, 11 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:07 Brian Hubert & Jonathan Davis In this Equipping Forum we discuss one of the major tenets of what we do on Sunday morning at Delta Church; Preaching. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348759 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -1000 01:28:00 Jonathan Davis Daniel 7:15-28 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348756 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:30 Jonathan Davis Daniel 7:1-14 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348755 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:54:45 Jonathan Davis Daniel 6:1-28 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348754 Sun, 20 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:27 Jonathan Davis Daniel 5:1-31 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348753 Sun, 13 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:37 Jonathan Davis Daniel 4:1-37 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348752 Sun, 06 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:11 Josh Flowers Acts 8:26-40 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348751 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:53 Jonathan Davis Daniel 3:1-30 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348750 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:10 Jonathan Davis Daniel 2:1-49 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348749 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:22 Jonathan Davis Daniel 1:1-21 *We apologize for some audio difficulty near the beginning. Sermon starts at the 3:36 mark. Thank you! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348748 Sun, 09 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:40:38 Jonathan Davis Romans 13:1-7 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348747 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:31 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 5:8-16 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348746 Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:35 Jonathan Davis Genesis 1:26-28; Romans 1:19-20, 26-27 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348745 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:30 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 2:11-16 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348742 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:37 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 2:1-10 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348741 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:08 Jonathan Davis Colossians 1:15-22 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348740 Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:28 Jonathan Davis Mark 1:14-15 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348739 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:00 Brian Hubert Hebrews 11:17-19 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348738 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:40:16 Charles Campbell 1 John 5:18-21 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348737 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:36 Jonathan Davis 1 John 5:13-17 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348736 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:15 Jonathan Davis 1 John 5:6-12 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348735 Sun, 24 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:53 Jonathan Davis 1 John 5:1-5 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348734 Sun, 17 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:43 Jonathan Davis 1 John 4:13-21 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348733 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:05 Jonathan Davis 1 John 4:7-12 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348732 Sun, 03 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:29 Brian Hubert School of Theology: Christology Jesus Christ was fully God and fully man in one person and will be so forever. So how do these two natures reside in one person? http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348731 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -1000 01:14:55 Jonathan Davis 1 John 4:1-6 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348730 Sun, 26 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:51 Brian Hubert School of Theology: Christology How was Jesus divine? Why did Jesus Christ need to be divine? How can we believe in one God, but also believe that Jesus is God? http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348729 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -1000 01:12:58 Jonathan Davis 1 John 3:19-24 When our hearts condemn us God uses biblical truth and the gift of his Spirit to provide assurance that we belong to God. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348728 Sun, 19 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:37 Brian Hubert School of Theology: Christology. Have you ever wondered ‘how’ human Christ was? Was he really flesh and blood like us, or did he just appear to be human? What was the purpose of Christ being a man? Did Christ really need to be a human? http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348727 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -1000 01:17:24 Jonathan Davis 1 John 3:11-18 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348726 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:20 Brian Hubert School of Theology: Christology. What are different types of theology? Pre-existence of Jesus and the virgin birth of Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348725 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -1000 01:11:52 Jonathan Davis 1 John 3:4-10 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348723 Sun, 05 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:53:10 Jonathan Davis 1 John 2:28-3:3 Those who abide in Christ are called the children of God and it's the children of God who prove their parentage by actively pursuing rightousness. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348724 Sun, 29 May 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:32 Tom Cheshire 1 John 2:18-2:27 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348722 Sun, 22 May 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:17 Brady Rueter 1 John 2:15-17 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348721 Sun, 15 May 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:35 Jonathan Davis 1 John 2:12-14 *We apologize. In the middle of the sermon there was some audio difficulty. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348720 Sun, 08 May 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:31:20 Jonathan Davis 1 John 2:7-11 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348719 Sun, 01 May 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:08 Jonathan Davis 1 John 2:3-6 Can we know that we truly know God who is ligh? The Aposlte John says, "Yes!" The two tests found in these verses teach us that 1.) True knowledge of God is characterized by obedience to God and 2.) True abiding in God is characterized by imitating Jesus. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348718 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:54:50 John Kleinschmidt 1 John 1:8-2:2 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348717 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:11 Jonathan Davis 1 John 1:5-7 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348715 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:45 Jonathan Davis 1 John 1:1-4 The Apostle John is a pastor writing to believers in churches concerning the problem of false teachers and their false teaching. With pen in hand John writes with purpose pointing these believers to the assurance of joy, holiness, and eternal life that they can know in Jesus Christ. In 1:1-4 John takes of proclaim the 'Word of life' and writing so that fellowship and joy may be found in the eternal Son. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348716 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:31 Jonathan Davis 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348713 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:26 John Kleinschmidt 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348714 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:13 Jonathan Davis 1 Corinthians 15:29-34 The resurrection of the dead is supported by Christian experience. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348712 Sun, 13 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:09 Jonathan Davis 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 The certainty of Christ's resurrection guarantees our resurrection. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348711 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:39 Brian Hubert In this Equipping Forum we discuss one of the major tenets of what we do on Sunday morning at Delta Church; The Lord's Supper. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348710 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -1000 01:21:36 Jonathan Davis 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 The resurrection of the dead is essential to the Christian faith. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348709 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:56:22 Jonathan Davis 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 The resurrection of Jesus Christ is essential to the gospel. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348708 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:34:56 Jonathan Davis Psalm 73:1-28 What are we to do when we experience things in this life that don’t make sense, when what we know about God leads us to get angry with God because He is not doing what we think He should be doing? We find the answer to this question in Psalm 73:1-28. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348707 Sun, 14 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:49 Jonathan Davis Romans 8:35-39 For those who who have been called according to God's purpose nothing will separate them from the love of Christ. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348706 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:55 Jonathan Davis Romans 8:31-34 For those who are in Christ Jesus no accusation will be able to stand against them. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348704 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:22 Jonathan Davis Romans 8:28 God causes all things to work together for good to those who are his people. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348705 Sun, 17 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:53:38 Jonathan Davis Psalm 139:13-16. Sanctity Of Life Sunday http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348703 Sun, 10 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:46 Jonathan Davis Luke 11:1-13. Devote yourself to prayer. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348702 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:37 Charles Campbell Hebrews 3:13 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348701 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:36:49 Jonathan Davis Matthew 1:1-17 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348700 Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:36:00 Jonathan Davis Romans 8:26-27 The Spirit's help in prayer is the answer to our weakness in prayer. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348699 Sun, 13 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:13 Jonathan Davis Romans 8:18-25 God's children will balance the groans of suffering as they patiently hope in their future glory. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348697 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:41 Jonathan Davis Romans 8:17-18 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348698 Sun, 29 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:36 Jonathan Davis Romans 8:13-16 The children of God are those who are led by the Spirit of God which means they have been adopted and have assurance. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348696 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:12 Jonathan Davis Romans 8:9-13 Because Believers are in the Spirit, they are to live out the miracle of resurrection life. *Audio picks up at 0:12 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348695 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:11 Jonathan Davis Romans 8:5-8 A Believer will overcome sin in their life by setting their mind on the things of the Spirit. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348692 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:35 Jonathan Davis Romans 8:1-4 Believers move from condemnation to liberation as a result of God. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348694 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:28 Jonathan Davis Colossians 3:20-4:1 A Believer's position in Christ is to transform family and work relationships. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348693 Sun, 18 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:45 Jonathan Davis Colossians 3:18-19 A Believer's position in Christ is to impact earthly relationships. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348691 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:09 Jonathan Davis Colossians 3:5-11 A Believer's position in Christ will lead to sin killing activity. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348689 Sun, 27 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:48 Brady Rueter Colossians 3:1-4 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348690 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:54:35 Jonathan Davis Colossians 2:16-23 To have a mind and heart captivated by Christ is the way a Believer matures in Christ and fights sin. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348688 Sun, 13 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:47 Jonathan Davis Colossians 2:8-15 Believers are not to be taken captive by anything other than Christ. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348687 Sun, 06 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:48 Brian Hubert The Doctrine Of Scripture. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348683 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -1000 01:13:17 Jonathan Davis Colossians 2:1-7 We fight the plausible arguments of doubt with a knowledge of the promises of Christ. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348686 Sun, 30 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:54 Jonathan Davis Colossians 1:24-29 The message of Christ compels mission even if it means our suffering for the presentation of Christ's afflictions. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348685 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:30 Jonathan Davis Colossians 1:15-23 A knowledge of Christ's supremacy is the grounds for not shifting from the hope of the gospel. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348684 Sun, 16 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:54 Jonathan Davis Colossians 1:9-14 The gospel of God is the power source behind our growth in knowledge and our growth in obedience to Christ. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348682 Sun, 09 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:02 Jonathan Davis Colossians 1:1-8 Paul encourages us that the true gospel will bear fruit in the lives of God's people http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348680 Sun, 02 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:43 Charles Campbell Matthew 7:13-29 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348681 Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:47 Jonathan Davis Matthew 7:1-12 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348679 Sun, 19 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:13 Jonathan Davis Matthew 6:12-34 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348678 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:58 Jonathan Davis Matthew 6:19-24 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348677 Sun, 05 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:50 Jonathan Davis Matthew 6:5-15 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348676 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:39 Jonathan Davis Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348675 Sun, 21 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:19 Jonathan Davis Matthew 5:43-48 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348674 Sun, 14 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:21 Jonathan Davis Matthew 5:38-42 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348672 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:22 John Kleinschmidt Equipping Forum 2015 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348671 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -1000 01:33:25 Jonathan Davis Matthew 5:33-37 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348670 Sun, 31 May 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:34:44 Jonathan Davis Matthew 5:31-32; 19:1-9 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348669 Sun, 24 May 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:58 Chase Abner Matthew 11:16-19 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348668 Sun, 17 May 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:35:53 Jonathan Davis Matthew 5:27-30 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348667 Sun, 10 May 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:58 Jonathan Davis Matthew 5:21-26 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348666 Sun, 03 May 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:56:07 Jonathan Davis Matthew 5:17-20 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348665 Sun, 26 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:11 Jonathan Davis Matthew 5:10-16 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348664 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:44 Jonathan Davis Matthew 5:1-9 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348663 Sun, 12 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:51 Jonathan Davis 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348661 Sun, 05 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:20 Jonathan Davis Ephesians 2:1-5, 19-22 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348662 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -1000 01:06:59 Brian Hubert John 13:1-17 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348660 Sun, 22 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:54:33 John Kleinschmidt Luke 14:25-35 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348659 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:57:06 Jonathan Davis Romans 12:1-2 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348658 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:40 Jonathan Davis Equipping Forum 2015 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348656 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -1000 01:14:42 Charles Campbell 1 Peter 5:6-14 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348657 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:52 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 5:1-5 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348654 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:59:37 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 4:12-19 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348655 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -1000 01:00:24 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 4:7-11 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348653 Sun, 01 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:06 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 4:1-6 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348652 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:45 Jonathan Davis 2 Corinthians 1:3-10. Sanctity Of Life Sunday. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348651 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:25 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 3:18-22 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348650 Sun, 11 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:48 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 3:8-17 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348649 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -1000 00:54:13 Charles Campbell Psalm 103:6-19 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348645 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:55 Jonathan Davis John 1:19-29 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348648 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:26:00 Jonathan Davis John 1:14-18 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348644 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:56:06 Jonathan Davis John 1:9-13 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348647 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:36 Jonathan Davis John 1:5-9 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348642 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:26 Jonathan Davis Biblical Sexuality http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348646 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -1000 01:14:58 Jonathan Davis John 1:1-4 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348643 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:40 Tom Cheshire 1 Peter 3:1-7 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348641 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -1000 01:03:08 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 2:18-25 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348640 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:18 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 2:13-17 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348639 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:20 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 2:11-12 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348637 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:39 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 2:9-10 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348638 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:37 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 2:4-8 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348636 Sat, 18 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:23 John Kleinschmidt 1 Peter 2:1-3 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348634 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:51 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 1:22-25 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348635 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:49 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 1:17-21 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348633 Sun, 28 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:58:19 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 1:13-16 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348632 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:17 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 1:10-12 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348631 Sun, 14 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:40:40 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 1:6-9 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348629 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:58:21 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 1:3-5 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348628 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:33 Jonathan Davis 1 Peter 1:1-2 *There is an 18s lag on front of audio. Forward the audio and thanks for your patience! http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348627 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:53:13 Brian Hubert Psalm 100:1-5 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348625 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:11:17 Jonathan Davis Psalm 131:1-3 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348626 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:48 Jonathan Davis Psalm 42:1 - 43:5 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348624 Sun, 03 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:56:52 Jonathan Davis Psalm 32:1-11 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348623 Sun, 27 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:58:58 Jonathan Davis Psalm 56:1-13 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348622 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:49 Jonathan Davis Philippians 4:10-23 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348621 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:17 Jonathan Davis Philippians 4:1-9 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348619 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -1000 01:00:28 Tom Cheshire Philippians 3:12-4:1 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348618 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:20 Jonathan Davis Philippians 2:19-30 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348617 Sun, 15 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:59:04 Jonathan Davis Philippians 2:14-18 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348620 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -1000 01:02:30 Jonathan Davis Philippians 2:12-13 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348616 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:59:38 Jonathan Davis Philippians 2:1-11 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348614 Sun, 25 May 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:58:19 Jonathan Davis Philippians 1:27-30 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348615 Sun, 18 May 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:12 Jonathan Davis Philippians 1:18-26 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348612 Sun, 11 May 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:46 Jonathan Davis Philippians 1:12-18 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348613 Sun, 04 May 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:54 Jonathan Davis Philippians 1:1-11 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348610 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:13 Jonathan Davis Isaiah 53:1-12 and Acts 8:26-35. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348611 Sun, 20 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:28 John Kleinschmidt Exodus 12:21-28 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348609 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:54 Brian Hubert Genesis 22:1-14 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348608 Sun, 06 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:38:32 Jonathan Davis Nahum 1:1-15 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348607 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:35 Jonathan Davis Jonah 4:1-11 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348606 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:54:34 Jonathan Davis Jonah 3: 1-10 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348605 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:59 Jonathan Davis Jonah 1:17-2:10 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348604 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:37 Jonathan Davis Jonah 1:4-16 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348603 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:34 Jonathan Davis Jonah 1:1-3 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348601 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:56:20 Jay Ingram 1 John 5:1-5 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348602 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:28 Jonathan Davis 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348600 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:58:00 Jonathan Davis 1 Corinthians 1:26 - 2:5 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348594 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:40 Jonathan Davis 1 Corinthians 1:17-25 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348599 Sun, 26 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:19 Jonathan Davis 1 Corinthians 1:9-17 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348596 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -1000 01:01:00 Jonathan Davis 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348593 Sun, 12 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:55 Jonathan Davis Colossians 1:12-23 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348591 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:58 Jonathan Davis Luke 1:57-80 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348597 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:46 Jonathan Davis Luke 1:39-56 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348589 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:31 Jonathan Davis Luke 1:26-38 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348598 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:34 Jonathan Davis Luke 1:1-25 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348586 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:19 Brian Hubert Psalm 46 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348595 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -1000 00:40:28 Jonathan Davis Omnipotent http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348592 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -1000 00:36:49 Jonathan Davis Purposeful (Will) http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348588 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:19 Jonathan Davis Rightous and Just. Romans 3:21-26 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348587 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -1000 01:05:35 Jonathan Davis Wrathful and Jealous http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348590 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -1000 00:58:40 Jonathan Davis Holy. Isaiah 6:1-8 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348584 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:24 Jonathan Davis Merciful, Gracious, and Patient, Exodus 34:1-9 http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348585 Sun, 13 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:13 Jonathan Davis Exodus 33:12-32 Pastor Jonathan's Inaugural Sermon. http://deltachurch.net/sermons?id=348578 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -1000 00:53:09