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*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. YOLO Context: Luke 15:1–2 ESV Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying,…… Continue reading Luke 16:19-31 Between Two Worlds

*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. Intro: Choose Your Own Adventure Text context 11-13 Jesus is instructing the crowd & his disciples on what it means to be a follower of Christ,…… Continue reading Peace & Division- Luke 12:49-53

Last week I was putting the kids to bed, making the rounds from bedroom to bedroom. And I got to Luke’s room and I did what we normally do every night, which for us looks like laying down beside them, chatting briefly, praying, and singing a song. We’ll I did that with Luke and he…… Continue reading Mark 11:11-25 – The Cursing of the Temple

MARK 10:17-31 ENCOUNTERING TRUTH (17-22) Young Rich Man’s Entrance (17) hurried humble recognition of Jesus Age-Old Question (17) religious nature troubled young man Jesus’ Response (18-19) question to a question pointing to the only One who is good going to Moses/Law/Table 2 young rich man’s response (20) real love; real truth (21) one thing lacking Young Rich Man’s Exit (22) 2…… Continue reading Mark 10:17-34 The Rich Young Ruler

Will I be able to do this? Can I provide for them? Am I ready for this? Will I succeed at this? What does success look like in this? How do I become better for them? Why is there no one to talk to? What do I do if I mess up? How can I…… Continue reading Mark 9:14-29 – Weak Faith – Strong Savior

It was in 2014-2015 when I was helping lead a young adult Biblestudy at First Baptist of New Port Richey. When I first met this person I am aboutto mention, we talked for about an hour in the church parking lot. I promise youthat this romantic story is not about when I met Lasita but…… Continue reading Mark 3:31-35 Jesus’ True Family

So to begin our summer series Gospel Encounters we turn to Mark 1:40-45. Follow along as I read it… “And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, “If you will, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him,…… Continue reading Mark 1:40-45 – The Cleansing of the Leper

In August 2022 we began the book of Genesis with these words… Genesis is a book about origins. The origin of creation, the origin of mankind, the origin of the institutions by which civilization flourishes, and the origin of one special family God chose as His own to bless the world through. And transcending all…… Continue reading Genesis 49:29 – 50:26 – The End of the Beginning

We come today to Genesis 49, where we see the last words of Jacob. I feel eager to preach this text today but I do feel some sadness as well. Because we’ve been in Genesis for some time now and as rich as it has been, here we are coming down to the end. Before…… Continue reading Genesis 49 – Jacob’s Last Words

The day was Sunday May 14, Mother’s Day 2023. Everything seemed like a normal Sunday morning around SonRise Community Church. The weather was fine, the band was warming up, the smell of freshly brewed coffee was in the air, and I was putting finishing touches on my sermon. A sermon that kept on the current…… Continue reading Proverbs 31 – Lady Wisdom

*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday's sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. I. The Plan (v1-7) A. The Setting: Jacob is close to death Genesis 48:1 ESV After this, Joseph was told, “Behold, your father is ill.” So…… Continue reading Genesis 48: The Blessing on Joseph

Today I want to make one point: “A person who has seen the beauty of Christ, tasted His goodness, and has come to the end of themselves and found new life in Christ…then becomes something new and altogether different. No longer will this person only seek to take care of what is theirs, no. This…… Continue reading Genesis 47 – Settling & Surviving in Egypt

There are tons of great father son moments in movies. We could speak of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade where both he and his father Henry play a large role. Or Finding Nemo where Marlen finally finds and reconnects with Nemo and learns to let go. Or The Lion King and the heartwarming tale…… Continue reading Genesis 46 – Into Egypt

Today we arrive at Genesis 45. This is something of a milestone for us as a church. We have now walked through almost all of the book of Genesis together, and here at chapter 45 we arrive at the crescendo. The great moment in the divine symphony that is this book where the melody reaches…… Continue reading Genesis 45 – It Is Enough

Transformation… …is a popular word, a good word, a word describing a kind of improvement of the soul that many seek after. Many chase after various kinds of transformation in the world today. Whether it’s transformation in physical health through rigorous exercise or diet, transformation in mental health through therapy or counseling, transformation in family life through learning and applying the…… Continue reading Genesis 44 – Joseph’s Masterstroke

Today is a day unlike any other. Today is the whole reason why there is a Christian Church in the world today, and today is the only reason why we Christians can have hope in a world where sin abounds within us and around us. Today is Easter, Resurrection Sunday, and that means rejoicing is…… Continue reading Easter – Psalm 22:22-31 – The Triumph of Christ

It is true to say that few were allowed to have fellowship with our Savior in the sorrows of Gethsemane. Of the 11 disciples that remained 8 were kept at a distance and only 3 were allowed to draw near. Yet even then the 3 weren’t able to truly enter into our Lord's mysterious sorrow.…… Continue reading Good Friday – Psalm 22:1-21 – The Trouble of Christ

Today we come to a text that is as instructive as it is understandable. For all the major players before us will experience great trouble in the present because of their past. Yet in the end, they find relief and renewed joy. So here’s my question to you as we begin today: does this story…… Continue reading Genesis 43 – The Second Journey

This week we were honored to have Brad Davis bring the word from Genesis 42.