Teaching Archives

Sermon: Dealing with Attitude

Palm Sunday, April 5, 2009 Readings: John 12, Philippians 2:5-11 How do you deal with attitude?  Everybody’s got attitude, either good or bad, but what do we do with our attitude?  What were the attitudes of the people that day when Jesus rode into Jerusalem?  Did those attitudes remain?  What about the disciples?  What about … Read more

Sermon: Dealing with Weakness

Sunday, March 29, 2009 Reading: Hebrews 5:1-10 As sinful humans we find ourselves in the weakest position in relationship with God.  We are guilty of disobeying his commands, and are totally at His mercy.  There is one who defends us, yet the reality of our guilt remains.  Listen as Pastor Seabaugh paints us into the … Read more

Sermon: Dealing with Desires

Sunday, March 22, 2009 Readings: Numbers 21:4-9, Ephesians 2:1-10, John 3:13-22 Our desires can lead us to do great things or horrible things.  We deal with our desires every day.  We deal with desires to do things that we know are wrong, and desires to do things that we know are right.  Listen as Ephesians … Read more

Sermon: Dealing with Foolishness

Sunday, March 15, 2009 Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 We deal with foolishness whether we like it or not.  We deal with our own foolishness and the foolishness of others.  Listen to Pastor Seabaugh explain from 1 Corinthians about how to deal with foolishness and where true wisdom comes from.

Sermon: Dealing with Temptation

Sunday, March 1, 2009 Reading: Genesis 22:1-18, James 1:12-18, Mark1:9-15 Temptation is certainly something we all have to deal with.  It seems that our desires have the ability to simply drag us away into whatever is tempting us at the time.  God gives those who believe in Him ways to deal with temptation.  Listen to … Read more

Ash Wednesday Sermon: And Yet We Live On

Ash Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:10 In times like these it seems important for us to rouse the human spirit to inspire us to live on.  However, as important as that may be, it is even more important to be roused by the Holy Spirit, who has given us faith.  See how … Read more

Sermon: Power over All

Sunday, February 22, 2009 Reading: Mark 9:2-9 Jesus takes his disciples up a high mountain and starts glowing.  He brings Moses and Elijah along for the experience.  Why?  What’s the point?  Is Jesus telling us something about ourselves by revealing to us who He really is?

Sermon: Power to Cleanse

Sunday, February 15, 2009 Reading: Mark 1:40-45 There is a definite distinction between things considered “clean” and “unclean” in our world.  It was no different for people in Jesus’ day as well.  But when Jesus was approached by a man widely considered to be “unclean” Jesus cleansed him.  Listen to this amazing story and find … Read more

Sermon: Power to Heal

Sunday, February 8, 2009 Reading: Mark 1:29-39 God’s power of creation is evident to us every day.  From the beauty of a newborn baby to the amazing healing power of our bodies, God’s creation is awesome to observe.  That’s why it’s so amazing to see Jesus bring a piece of his creative power into the … Read more

Sermon: Power over Evil

Sunday, February 1, 2009 Reading: Mark 1:21-28 This is the Sunday most people in our world look forward to.  It’s a day where two powers battle it out.  It’s the big game, the Super Bowl.  This battle of powers provides the backdrop for a discussion of the battle between good and evil.  Jesus shows us … Read more