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Nathan Smith

Matthew 7:24-29

March 19, 2023

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan preaches about how Jesus said (life) storms are coming and we must be ready. Life storms are life events that can shake our faith, such as loss, temptations, or changes. We must turn to Jesus, do what He says and beware of easy/short cuts. Listen in this week, as we look at the Next Step of being ready.

Nathan Smith

Matthew 7:13-23

March 12, 2023

Pastor Nathan asks us to consider this question: “Am I following Jesus in public and in private?” God will judge everyone, so we must ask ourselves: Am I following Jesus fully? What do my actions prove? What do my secrets prove?

Nathan Smith

Matthew 7:12

March 5, 2023

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan preaches that Mathew 7:12, known as the golden rule, is God’s standard by which we are judged. So we should: 1 – Ask – what would I want? 2 – Ask – Am I manipulating? 3 – Do it – follow through. The “homework” for this week is (fill in each blank) “I will _(do)___ for _(who)___ because ___(why)____. Listen in this week, as we look at the Next Step of bearing fruit according to God’s standard.

Nathan Smith

Matthew 7:7-11

February 19, 2023

Pastor Nathan teaches that God gives good gifts so we should ask, seek and knock and then trust Him. We should keep praying about our struggles again and again. He knows what we need and He will give us good gifts when the time is right.

Nathan Smith

Matthew 7:1-6

February 12, 2023

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “is your life pointed away from Jesus?” You should start with yourself (repent), then help others, with discretion. The “homework” for this week is to consider who is on your heart and pray for them.

Nathan Smith

Matthew 6:25-34

February 5, 2023

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan preaches how worry is useless and can take away our joy. Our Heavenly Father cares for us, so we should stop worrying, put Him first and glorify God. The “homework” for this week is to stop worrying about (something) and give it to God. Listen in this week, as we look at the Life Goal of not worrying.

Nathan Smith

Matthew 6:16-18

January 22, 2023

Pastor Nathan teaches that fasting is a way to humble ourselves before the Lord. Fasting (as a spiritual exercise, not dieting) is like a spiritual shock to our faith and a way to see right-with-God-ness.

Nathan Smith

Matthew 6:5-15

January 15, 2023

Pastor Nathan teaches that when we pray, we are seeking right-with-God-ness or alignment with God. The “homework” for this week is to secretly and personally pray The Lord’s Prayer.

Nathan Smith

Matthew 6:1-4

January 8, 2023

To begin this new sermon series, Life Goals, Pastor Nathan asks what motivates you as a person? Is it approval from people? Is it an award? Is it fear? This passage instructs us to do acts of mercy in secret and our Heavenly Father will reward us. Listen in and work on the homework as suggested by secretly doing mercy.

Nathan Smith

Matthew 1:18-25

December 25, 2022

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan explains what is true about God and how He can help us make decisions. God is with us to forgive sin, to free us from sin and to work His plan.