Sermons by Pastor Richard Martens (Page 10)
Lead Pastor
The Lord of Christmas
Click here for sermon notes
The Light Has Come
This week, we focused on Jesus being the light to the world as found in John 1:4-5. Just as in Genesis, God declared, “Let there be light”, so too, the source of light himself entered our world to redeem humankind. Click here for sermon notes | Click here for small group questions
The Real Story
This Advent season we are looking at the description of Jesus found in John 1:1-14. This Sunday’s message focused on the first four verses where Jesus is described as the Logos – the Word. Special attention was given to the fact that God became flesh. Click here for sermon notes | Click here for small group questions
Trading Up
This week, our Biblical text was Phil. 3:1-11 where Paul invites us to place our confidence in Christ alone and not our deeds or heritage. Our ultimate joy comes from knowing Christ and sharing in his sufferings. Click here for sermon notes | Click here for small group questions
The Character of a Follower
This week, our Biblical text was Phil. 2:19-30, and the focus of the message was the values that God is looking for in His followers. Click here for sermon notes | Click here for small group questions
Joy in Transformation
This week, our Biblical text was Phil. 2:12-13, and the focus of Richard’s message was the importance of transforming into Christ’s likeness, which is both our responsibility and the result of God’s work in us. Click here for sermon notes | Click here for small group questions
The Key to Joyful Relationships
The sermon this Sunday was the first on a series in Philippians – Unlocking the Good Life. Richard asked: “Do you enjoy the people around you?” Click here for sermon notes | Click here for small group questions
Markers Along the Way (30th Anniversary Celebration)
Knowing God’s Will
Click here for sermon notes
The Gift of Singleness
Click here for sermon notes