Darby Creek Church Sermons
301 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago -Weekly sermon podcast from Darby Creek Church in Galloway, OH.
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The Humility And Teaching Of Jesus - The Gospel Of Luke
July 30, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 15.1 MBAs Jesus prepares for His journey to Jerusalem, He demonstrates His authority again and teaches His disciples a critical lesson on humility and leadership.
The Fruit Of The Spirit - Kindness & Goodness - Stand Alone Sermons
July 23, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 12.3 MBJoin us as our guest speaker, Pastor Tom Houser, shares with us about the Fruit of the Spirit. Tom will be focusing specifically on the fruit of Kindness and Goodness and how they work out in our daily lives by the power of the Spirit.
The Transfiguration Of Jesus - The Gospel Of Luke
July 16, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 17.3 MBA short time after Jesus explained to His disciples how hard it will be to follow Him, Jesus invites several of them to come with Him on a trip to the mountain. What happened there on top of that mountain would encourage and strengthen them for the path ahead. We too can draw strength and encouragement from this passage in Luke 9. Join us as we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke that promises to help us be more certain in our faith.
If Anyone Would Come After Me - The Gospel Of Luke
July 09, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 19.6 MBEver wonder what Jesus said He requires if someone is going to follow Him? He told His disciples just that in Luke 9:18-27. Join us as we hear these important words Jesus spoke.
Depending On Jesus - The Gospel Of Luke
July 02, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 15.9 MBDo you tend to be more self-reliant or God-reliant? In our passage in Luke this week Jesus is teaching His disciples (and us) that He supplies us with everything needed to live out His calling on our lives.
The Disciples' Mission Trip - The Gospel Of Luke
June 25, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 18.6 MBJesus sends us out into the world to be His witnesses. He has not sent us out to fend for ourselves but provides us with all the necessary power to do ministry in His name with confidence. Join us this Sunday as we go through the first six verses of Luke chapter 9. In this passage, Jesus sends out the 12 on their first mission trip. We will see them doing ministry in Jesus’ name and with His authority and power.
Do Not Fear, Only Believe! - The Gospel Of Luke
June 18, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 19.1 MBOur faith and trust in God is tested deeply when we find ourselves in desperate situations. Will we trust God when we don't see the end to our hardship? Will we let fear get the best of us or will we choose to believe God and put our hope in Him? As we study the last section in Luke chapter eight, we encounter two people who begged Jesus to help them. Join us as we learn some key lessons from these two individuals' interactions with Jesus.
Jesus Reigns Over The Natural And The Supernatural World - Part 2 - The Gospel Of Luke
June 11, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 14.7 MBJesus calms the storm and casts out demons in our passage in Luke this week (Luke 8:22-39). Knowing our Savior reigns over the natural and supernatural world, we can have faith knowing He is with us no matter what we are facing in this life.
Jesus Reigns Over The Natural And The Supernatural World - The Gospel Of Luke
June 04, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 17.5 MBJesus calms the storm and casts out demons in our passage in Luke this week (Luke 8:22-39). Knowing our Savior reigns over the natural and supernatural world, we can have faith knowing He is with us no matter what we are facing in this life.
The Importance Of Hearing - The Gospel Of Luke
May 28, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 16.6 MBIf you have any hearing loss, you know how much this impacts your day-to-day life. In an even more important way, our "spiritual hearing" affects our walk with God! In Luke 8:1-21, Jesus impresses upon the disciples (and us) the importance of how we respond when we hear God's Word and about His will for our lives.
Much Forgiveness, Much Love - The Gospel Of Luke
May 21, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 18.6 MBIn Luke 7:36-50, Jesus gets invited to a dinner party hosted by one of the religious leaders. A surprising visitor to the party turns this dinner event into a major object lesson on forgiveness.
A Message From John The Baptist - The Gospel Of Luke
May 14, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 18.2 MBWe will examine Luke 7:18-35. In this passage, John the Baptist sends Jesus a message. Jesus sends a message back and also speaks to the majority of those in His generation regarding their rejection of Himself and John. However, there is a message for us all here both from John and Jesus!
The Authority And Compassion Of Jesus - The Gospel Of Luke
May 07, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 18 MBWe are diving back into the Gospel of Luke. We will see the authority and compassion of Jesus displayed in His interaction with two individuals (Luke 7:1-17).
Faith In Action - Made New
April 30, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 21.4 MBA faith in Jesus that does not result in action is worthless. The Bible suggests that true faith is demonstrated by our deeds, by what we do. What good does it do to have faith that is not accompanied by any kind of service, action, or works?
Part Of God's Family - Made New
April 23, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 16.7 MBThe early church shared a deep sense of fellowship around their belief in the risen Christ. They supported each other’s faith based on their shared love for Jesus and their commitment to living out His teachings. When we are made new by putting our faith in Christ, we become part of the church family and can experience all that God has for us by participating in the life of the church community.
Getting Past Your Past - Made New
April 16, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 19.4 MBOne of the greatest obstacles to us growing in our faith is the inability to fully receive the forgiveness of God. Our past mistakes, shortcomings and failures too often hold us back from all that God has for us. God invites us to live with a future focus. Rather than dwelling on the past, we live with eager anticipation for what lies ahead.
Faith In Christ Makes Us New - Made New
April 09, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 18.7 MBEaster morning revealed an empty tomb because Jesus had risen from the grave. The two women who first made the discovery had a choice to make. Do they trust the good news or do they ignore the evidence in front of them? The resurrection of Jesus was good news that changed the lives of the disciples and by their impact, the world. We have the same choice to make as the woman did. When we choose faith, we are found “in Christ” and our lives are made new.
Followers And Fruit - The Gospel Of Luke
April 02, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 14.3 MBThe "Sermon on the Plain" concludes with Jesus teaching His disciples (and us) that authentic faith has real, observable fruit. Following Jesus is more than words. It is heart change that is shown in our actions. (Luke 6:43-49)
Do Not Judge - The Gospel Of Luke
March 26, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 17.4 MBOne of the most recognized and most misunderstood commands given in the Bible is "Do Not Judge". What does Jesus mean when He's telling the disciples "Do Not Judge"?
Love Your Enemies - The Gospel Of Luke
March 19, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 12.9 MBAs Jesus continues to instruct His disciples, He changes the theme to human relationships. In Luke 6:27-36, Jesus tells teaches the disciples (and us) how to love those who hate us.
Jesus Selects The Apostles And Ministers To The Multitudes - The Gospel Of Luke
March 12, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 15.5 MBIn Luke 6:12-26, we see Jesus selecting the twelve apostles and ministering to a great multitude. He contrasts differing worldviews and speaks of a great reversal as he teaches beatitudes and pronounces woes.
Jesus, The Lord Of The Sabbath - The Gospel Of Luke
March 05, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 18.2 MBIn Luke 6:1-11 Jesus encounters more criticism from the religious leaders. This time the focus is on the Sabbath and keeping the Sabbath. Jesus teaches them and us that He gets to dictate the intention of the purpose of a Sabbath rest.
The Call And The Complaint - The Gospel Of Luke
February 26, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 18.8 MBThe religious leaders just could not understand why Jesus would hangout with sinners and call people like a tax collector to follow Him. This week, we'll see more of what it looks like to be a disciple of Jesus. This is the beginning of several passages which show the religious leaders stirring up controversy regarding Jesus and His mission.
The Power To Heal And The Authority To Forgive - The Gospel Of Luke
February 19, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 15.7 MBIn Luke 5:12-26, Jesus tells a man that he's not only healed but that his sins are forgiven. Who has the authority to forgive sins? God.
Fishing Nets And Catching People - The Gospel Of Luke
February 12, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 18.2 MBIn the beginning of Luke chapter 5 Jesus shows Simon Peter that following Him will be like fishing. However, instead of catching fish, obedient followers of Jesus are involved in fishing for people.
The Authority And Power Of Jesus - The Gospel Of Luke
February 05, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes - 21.1 MBDo you believe and submit to the authority and power of Jesus in your life? In Luke 4:31-44 we will see Jesus' authority and power on display. Deliverance from demons and the healing of the sick are just a couple of examples that Jesus truly has come to set us free.
Jesus Announces His Mission - The Gospel Of Luke
January 29, 2023 12:00In Luke 4:14-30, Jesus returns to His home town and has a “mic drop” moment when teaching in the local synagogue. Jesus reveals to the public why He has come and for whom He has come. Here we get a glimpse of what the gospel actually is.
The Temptation Of Jesus - The Gospel Of Luke
January 22, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 17.3 MBLuke 4:1-13 Jesus is tempted by Satan several times. What is the purpose of these temptations? What can we learn from Jesus’ victorious encounter with Satan?
Can I Get A Witness! - The Gospel Of Luke
January 15, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 17.3 MBIf Jesus was sinless, then why did He get baptized? And why the list of Jesus’ earthly relatives in Luke’s gospel going all the way back to Adam? It all has to do with Jesus having God’s stamp of approval as the Messiah. Join us as we explore this important passage.
Preparing For The Coming Of The Lord - The Gospel Of Luke
January 08, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 19.7 MBJohn the Baptist is the one telling people to “prepare the way of the Lord” in Luke chapter three. That was a historical event, but there is application for us today. How can we be preparing for the Lord Jesus’ second coming now? Join us as we study and apply this passage in our own lives today.
Jesus In The Temple - The Gospel Of Luke
January 01, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 28 MBIt might be easy to simply gloss over this passage about Jesus when He was twelve years old. However, this passage gives us a glimpse into the humanity and divinity of Jesus. Sometimes what seems insignificant is actually pivotal. That's the case here where we read the first recorded words of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke.
Jesus - Salvation Has Come - The Gospel Of Luke
December 24, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes - 20.5 MBOur message will take us to the next portion of Luke chapter 2 where we encounter Jesus, the light of the world, as He is dedicated in the temple.
Good News Of Great Joy - The Gospel Of Luke
December 18, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 18.7 MBJoy to the world, the Lord is come! Will Earth receive her King? Join us this Sunday as we unpack God’s providence in the way the Lord Jesus Christ made His entrance into the world, and in the announcement of His arrival. Surely the King of kings would have had a more majestic and awe-demanding entrance! Indeed it was, just in a way we might not expect…”for the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.” Glory to God in the highest!
His Name Is John! - The Gospel Of Luke
December 11, 2022 12:00 - 44 minutes - 17.7 MBA lot can change in nine months...just ask Zechariah! He had plenty of time to reflect on what the angel Gabriel had spoken to him about the birth of his son. In this Sunday's message we'll look in on the dedication ceremony that Zechariah and Elizabeth had for the newborn son. It was a happening event! An event full of meaning for them AND us!
Mary's Song Of Praise - The Gospel Of Luke
December 04, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 21.1 MBYears ago, Mark Lowry wrote a song titled "Mary Did You Know". In the song a number of questions are posed to Mary, the mother of Jesus, regarding her knowledge about Jesus. In the song, Mary is asked if she knew that her baby boy would walk on water, calm the sea, give sight to the blind, and rule the nations. As we study Mary's song of praise to God this week (often called "The Magnificat"), we will learn some of what Mary knew regarding what God was going to do through her son Jesus.
Gabriel's Big Announcement - The Gospel Of Luke
November 27, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBThis Christmas season, our church will begin a journey through the Gospel of Luke. Luke is one of four biographies of the life of Jesus recorded in the Bible. Luke begins by writing about two major announcements delivered by the angel Gabriel that ultimately changed the world.
The Parables Of The Soils - Stories Jesus Told
November 20, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 23.4 MBIn Matthew chapter thirteen, Jesus tells a story about how the different conditions of the soil can impact seed taking root and actually producing fruit. What does this story mean and how does it apply to us? For this parable, we don't have to wonder the answer to this question since Jesus tells us what it means.
Two Men, Two Destinies - Stories Jesus Told
November 13, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 17.2 MBThere is usually no argument when it is stated that Jesus was one of the most loving people who ever lived. Sometimes that love was expressed in the form of a warning. Our parable this week is found in Luke 16:19-31 where Jesus tells a story about two men with two different destinies. In this parable, Jesus is issuing a serious warning to us to examine where our future is headed.
That's Not Fair! - Stories Jesus Told
November 06, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBThe parable of the vineyard workers teaches us a lot about God's grace and our tendency to compare our own lives with others. We often look at our lives with lenses of fairness instead of glasses of grace.
How To Wait For Jesus' Return - Stories Jesus Told
October 30, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBMany times Jesus taught in parables (stories) to communicate spiritual truths. The first message in this series will examine the parable in Matthew 25:14-30. This parable and the parables surrounding it point us to how Jesus wants us to wait for His return.
The Lord Is Your Keeper - Stand Alone Sermons
October 23, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBIn Psalm 121 God gives us a glimpse of His providential care for His people. Join us this Sunday as we examine this important and encouraging truth.
Paul's Prayer For The Colossians - Pray For Me
October 16, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 19.7 MBPaul’s recorded prayer for the Colossians in chapter 1 spans from verse 9 to verse 14. This week will learn some principles of prayer by unpacking Paul’s prayer for these believers. Once again, we will learn some things about God, the Christian life, as well as how to more effectively pray for one another.
The Struggle Of Prayer - Pray For Me
October 09, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 12.5 MBAs we continue our "Pray for Me" series this week, we will be looking at some situations when Paul asked for prayer. In doing so we will learn about a key truth about prayer: Prayer is a struggle. Join us to learn exactly what kind of struggle this is and why it is important we engage in this prayer struggle.
A Prayer To Be Worthy Of Our Calling - Pray For Me
October 02, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 18.9 MBIn the second letter to the Thessalonians (2:11-12), Paul prays that God would count them worthy of His calling. What does this mean? How can we live in such a way to be counted worthy? Join us as we dive into another one of Paul's prayers to learn how we can more effectively pray for ourselves and one another.
Praying For Power - Pray For Me
September 25, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBGod tells us to pray for one another. Sometimes we know what to pray because we ask the person. But other times we struggle with what to pray. This new message series will walk us through some of the prayers that Paul prayed for fellow believers. Paul's prayers teach us not only some great things to pray for one another, but they also teach a lot about God and the Christian life.
World Race Lessons - Stand Alone Sermons
September 18, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 16.1 MBIt's not often one of our own people goes on a yearlong mission trip to share Christ's gospel and love. We are taking time this Sunday, Sept 18 to interview Michaela Roys and learn about lessons God taught her. But make no mistake, this is not just an interview, there are applications for your own life.
You Shall Not Covet - The 10 Words
September 11, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 13.2 MBOur series is coming to a close as we examine the 10th commandment. The issue with coveting is that we struggle with contentment. What really is the key to finding contentment?
To Tell The Truth - The 10 Words
September 04, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 16.4 MBThe ninth commandment is yet another way we can love one another well. Truthfulness matters to God. Just ask Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5)! Join us this Sunday as we explore this important commandment and learn how it applies to our daily lives.
You Shall Not Steal - The 10 Words
August 28, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 21.5 MBFor any relationship or society to function well, there must be a foundation built on trust. However, since the beginning of time, our world has been plagued by thieves sowing distrust among us. How far does this go? We might feel distant from this command, but as we’ll see this coming Sunday, it has more application for us than we’d like to admit. Join us as we discuss the eighth of God’s Ten Commandments and the gift God has given us in His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
You Shall Not Commit Adultery - The 10 Words
August 21, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 17.6 MBWe live in a world enslaved by a sexual revolution. The basic building block God instituted for the family and ultimately society – the marriage covenant – has been attacked, distorted, and redefined. It’s no wonder the sin of adultery is used as a picture throughout Scripture to depict Israel forsaking its covenant relationship with God and turning to idolatry. The Church today struggles with similar spiritual adultery, but the Bridegroom will come to restore the Church, His bride, to relati...