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“Sent: Delivering the Gift of Hope at Christmas” Sermon Series

"As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them . . ."—John 17:18 God sent Christ into the world as our Savior. That’s what Christmas is all about. In turn, Christ sends us into the world. But do we really understand how, where, and why we are sent? This five-week, churchwide Advent [...]

“Expression of Gratitude” Sermon

“After all I’ve done for you! You are so ungrateful.” Have you ever said that? Has anyone ever said that to you? Very few things sting a relationship like ingratitude. And the reason it stings is because it’s the exact opposite of what we expect, and it’s the opposite of what we think we deserve. [...]

“Give Thanks to the Lord” Sermon

We’ve all known discontentment – the world around us seems to fuel it. Everywhere we turn, we’re told that we would finally be happy if we just had a little more. But we can’t buy our way to feeling satisfaction and joy. What are the keys to experiencing contentment in life?

“The Caring Congregation” Sermon Series

The Apostle Paul calls Christians to care for one another. But sometimes we are not sure how to care for one another. Sometimes we are not even sure what to say when someone is going through a difficult season. In this series, we will examine some difficult subjects (death, suicide, addiction) from a Christian perspective, [...]

“The Intersection of Religion and Politics” Sermon Series

There are few things as divisive as politics. But the question for Jesus followers is this: Are you willing to evaluate your politics through the filter of faith rather than create a version of faith that supports your politics? Jesus didn't call everyone to agree on everything, but he did command his followers to be [...]

“Entrusted” Sermon Series

When it comes to money it seems like we never have enough and it leads to stress, anxiety and frustration. But, maybe the problem is not how we handle our money, maybe the problem is how we view our money. Many of us hold onto a world view of wealth that leads to discontentment, misplaced [...]

“Settling In” Sermon Series

COVID-19 has turned our world upside down and has left us with a new normal. At some point, the world will have an answer for this pandemic and things will improve. But how do we deal with this new normal? What do you do when it seems like there is no way forward and no [...]

“Peter – A Flawed Yet Faithful Follower of Jesus” Sermon Series

Simon Peter was an ordinary fisherman who transformed into a follower of Jesus. He was faithful, yet flawed. Peter was the first to profess Jesus as the Son of God, yet he later denied knowing him. Peter went on to give his life for the sake of his call. In this series, we take an [...]

“Into the Deep End” Sermon Series

Asbury’s mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. But how do we grow deeper in our faith? No one strives to be shallow. It's easy to feel lost when we go at it alone. But what if there was a way to thrive? July 12 // Solid Food // Hebrews [...]

“We the People” Sermon

July 5 // Galatians 5:13-14 The United States of America is a nation of laws. But laws don’t necessarily inspire virtue. When we confuse what is legal with what is moral, everyone looks for a loophole to serve his or her own interests. The rich rule the poor, women become commodities, racism prevails and children [...]

“Jonah” Sermon Series

God works miracles through those who obey, though often times our nature rebels against Him. Regardless of which path we choose-obedience or rebellion- God is the God of second chances. Few stories illustrate this principle more clearly than the story of Jonah. Join us as we delve into the story of one man and his [...]

“Unafraid” Sermon Series

In this series, we explore the most common worries and fears experienced by Americans today, consider practical steps for overcoming these fears, and reflect upon fear in the light of scripture and a faith that promises again and again that we don’t need to live in fear. Let's live with courage and hope. April 26 [...]

“Encounters on the Road” Sermon

The Easter story doesn't end with The Resurrection; but it took a familiar action for an encounter with the resurrected Jesus to become clear to some of his followers. In "Encounters on the Road," we learn what the Gospel writer Luke wants us to learn about The Resurrection through recording this story. .

“Invitation to Believe” (Easter 2020)

Following Jesus’ crucifixion, his followers expected what anyone expects after someone dies: that they would remain that way. But one of Jesus’s followers, John, gave an eyewitness account that summarized the main event surrounding Christianity: Jesus rose from the dead. In this seventh and final sign that John documents, he makes the case that Jesus [...]

“When Pigs Fly” Sermon Series

Are you searching for hope? Are you praying for the impossible to happen? While believing in Jesus gives hope, Christianity is not based on hope or blind faith. It's based on evidence. As an eyewitness to many of Jesus' miracles, the apostle John reminds us that the supernatural feats of Jesus are not just random [...]

Ash Wednesday 2020

Ash Wednesday is a solemn remembrance that "from ash we came, and to ash we will return."

“Welcome to Wonderland” Sermon Series

We all wonder. When we fix our eyes somewhere other than on God, wonder leads to wander. If you've wandered from the faith or are looking for the door, it's not because of Jesus. You may think Christianity requires mind-numbing, experience-denying faith, but what if that's not true? February 9 // Center of the World [...]

“Football Sunday 2020” Sermon

On Football Sunday 2020, players from the season’s championship teams as well as other pro-football players will share the love and truth of Jesus through video testimonies. Invite your co-workers, friends, and neighbors to church to experience Football Sunday. Over 5,000 churches will be participating in football Sunday. This exciting presentation about the move of [...]

“A New Year, A New You” Sermon Series

It's a new year, which means new resolutions and a fresh opportunity to make some changes in your life. Normally, your resolutions include a list of things you want to do. Instead, let's take a moment to focus on the person you want to be. January 12 // A Different Approach // Nehemiah 1:4-6 Traditionally, [...]

“Black and White” Sermon

Working against racism is part of what it means to call Jesus Lord and Savior. Most of us don’t need to make speeches. We need to make friends. This is the core message of Black and White: racism can be disrupted by relationships. If you will risk forging friendships with those who do not look [...]

“The Other Baby Jesus Story” Sermon

December 29, 2019 // The Other Baby Jesus Story // Luke 2:21-40 Most of us are familiar with the story of the birth of Jesus. But there's another story about Jesus as a baby that teaches us a lesson about faithfulness. .

“A Hallmark Movie Christmas” Christmas Eve 2019 Sermon

December 24, 2019 // A Hallmark Movie Christmas // Luke 2:1-8 We all long for that perfect Hallmark movie Christmas. But too many times our Christmas is filled with stress and anxiety. Don't let stress and anxiety control your Christmas and your life - there is hope! In this message, we will find the message [...]

“Christmas Playlist” Sermon Series

God is with us – in answered promises, realized dreams, and refreshed hope. How could we help but sing? In this series, we will explore the songs born from our joy that Christ has entered the world. December 1, 2019 // O Holy Night // Lamentations 3:20-26 “A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices. [...]

“The Bible for Grown-Ups” Sermon Series

As children, many of us received a leather-covered book full of long words and difficult names we couldn’t pronounce. We were told everything in it was true and we should do our best to abide by its teachings. Then we grew up. What was oh-so-simple then is… well, it’s not simple. Perhaps that’s because we [...]

“Smart Money” Sermon Series

On Wall Street the term “smart money” is the money that is being controlled by financial professionals. The populace perceives that the smart money is invested by those with a fuller understanding of the market or with information that a regular investor cannot access. Most of us aren’t professional money managers but we do have [...]

“Communion for the Saints and the Rest of Us Too!” Sermon

October 6, 2019 // Communion for the Saints and the Rest of Us Too! // 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Christians can sometimes be accused of having an intellectualized faith, but we are also called to “practice” our faith, most importantly, by participating in a shared table. Does this practice of Christian faith still have relevance in [...]

“Laity Involved in Mission” (Laity Sunday 2020)

September 29, 2019 // Laity Involved in Mission Laity Sunday is a day when the lay members of the congregation fully plan and lead worship. This Laity Sunday, Kevin Bruce, an Asbury mission partner in Ecuador, shared the story of the ministry he and his wife, Kathy, share with the Awa people around the town [...]

“Proud of It” Sermon Series

There’s something that rises up in each of us. It keeps us from apologizing, admitting we’re wrong, or showing weakness. It keeps us from forgiving. It causes us to lie about our pasts, to cheat instead of lose, and to feel happy when someone else fails. It stands in the way not only of our [...]

“One Minute After You Die” Sermon Series

Knowing your forever can shape your today. The questions we have about life after death—Is there a heaven? Am I good enough? What if I’m not?— can leave us wondering. But that doesn’t mean we have to live in fear. Discover why our ideas of life after death could change everything in One Minute After [...]

“At the Movies” (2019) Sermon Series

At The Movies is a fun summer series where we show movie clips from popular current films of this past year along with a message that connects the popular movies with scripture. You probably don’t usually look to movies for life lessons, but take our word for it—sit back, relax, and hear a different perspective [...]

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