The Great Experiment (a five week series)

What is it like for God when he wants to be with me and I don’t show up?

In the person of Jesus, we can see what a “with-God life” looks like.

Week 1    "A Jesus Way Of Life"   2014-03-09-Sermon-A Jesus Way Of Life.mp3

Sermon 1 of 5 in the series “The Great Experiment” Scripture used: John 15:5 Sermon theme: This sermon considers how much ordinary people can do life “with God.” Sermon outline: The core of the “with God” life: God wants to make every moment of my life glorious with his presence. The best place to start doing […]

Books recommended for this series

"The Practice of the Presence of God" AZW3 file

"Letters by a modern mystic"     AZW3 file    PDF file

Week 2. "Nakedness"     2014-03-16-Sermon-Nakedness.mp3

Sermon 2 of 5 in the series “The Great Experiment” Scripture used: Psalm 32:1-11 Sermon theme: This sermon explores confession and the role it should play in our lives. There are many ways that we attempt to ignore or cover up our sin, but Christ wants to cover it completely with his grace. Sermon outline: Here’s how to […]

Week 3. "Gratitude"        2014-03-23-Sermon-Gratitude.mp3

Sermon 3 of 5 in the series “The Great Experiment” Scripture used: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Sermon theme: Gratitude is more than a good idea; it’s a command in the Bible. Gratitude is also the baseline attitude for the “with-God” life. Sermon-Based Small Group guides:

Week 4. "The Elements Of Spiritual Formation          2014-04-06-Sermon-The Elements Of Spiritual Formation.mp3

Sermon 4 of 5 in the series “The Great Experiment” Scripture used: Philippians 1:3-6 Sermon theme: This sermon continues to examine the Jesus way of life by investigating some of the experiences, relationships and practices that can lead us to a closer life with God. Sermon outline: Practices Solitude Silence Study Fasting Serving Simplicity Celebration […]

Week 5."WhatEveryBodyNeeds"          2014-04-13-Sermon-WhatEveryBodyNeeds.mp3

Sermon 5 of 5 in the series “The Great Experiment” Scripture used: Matthew 4:1-4 Sermon theme: In what ways do we seek comfort and pleasure from things in life? How do we respond to our appetites and desires as we pursue a Jesus way of life? These questions will be considered in view of the account of […]

Sermon Series: "The Reason for God" April 14 - May 26, 2013

Reflecting on various themes that have been developed in Tim Keller’s book, The Reason for God, the purpose of this series is to explore biblically based responses to some of the most common objections that people in our day often tend to have regarding the Christian faith and the God of the Christian faith.

Isn't the Bible a Myth?

Sermon 1 of 6 in the series “The Reason for God” Scripture used: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Sermon theme: This sermon looks at the question: “Can the Bible be trusted?” That is, this message considers honest, sincere reservations that thoughtful people have about the Bible that could keep them from taking it seriously or trusting it. Sermon outline (reservations some people have about the Bible): Some people […]

Who Says There Is Only One Way to God?

Sermon 2 of 6 in the series “The Reason for God” Scripture used: John 14:6 Sermon theme: Some people have concerns such as the following: “Isn’t it arrogant to say that your religion is right and that other people’s religions are wrong?” “Doesn’t that lead to intolerance, at best – and to the kind of […]

You're Not the Boss of Me

Sermon 3 of 6 in the series “The Reason for God” Scripture used: Exodus 20:1-17 Sermon theme: This sermon seeks to address questions like: “Is Christianity kind of a straitjacket?” “Does becoming a Christian mean that somebody gets to tell you, ‘Here’s what you have to do. Here’s how you have to think. Here’s how you must […]

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Sermon 4 of 6 in the series “The Reason for God” Scripture used: John 9:1-3 Sermon theme: Why would a good and loving God allow for so much suffering and pain? What does the Bible have to say about why people suffer? Sermon-Based Small Group guides:

Why Is the Church Responsible for So Much Evil?

Sermon 5 of 6 in the series “The Reason for God” Scripture used: Matthew 23:23-28 Sermon theme: Some folks have questions such as the following: “Aren’t churches filled with hypocrites?” “Don’t you usually have a lot of people who claim to be loving but are not, and hasn’t this been true historically?” “Hasn’t the church been responsible […]

Would a Good God Really Send People to Hell?

Sermon 6 of 6 in the series “The Reason for God” Scripture used: Matthew 10:28; 25:41 Sermon theme: Would a good God really send people to hell? Are there really some people who are lost? Should people be afraid of hell? In response to these kinds of concerns, this sermon examines some of the main images the […]

Try Again - a sermon by Pastor Tom Harrington August 29, 2010 (in mp3 format)

The Year of Being Christ's Disciple - a sermon by Pastor Tom Harrington January 2, 2011 (in mp3 format) (first of a five part series)

Don't Hide Your Joy - a sermon by Pastor Tom Harrington February 6, 2011 (in mp3 format) (first of a four part series)

Reasons for Believing in God - a sermon by Pastor Tom Harrington July 24, 2011 (in mp3 format)

Make It All About Money - a sermon by Pastor Tom Harrington Oct. 23, 2011 (in mp3 format)

Resurrection: Metaphor or Miracle? - Sermon Easter Sunday April 8, 2012

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