In this sermon, Pastor Brice preaches about the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday: Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord Matthew 21:1-11 I. Jesus was not the earthly king the people had wanted II. Even His closest followers could not see his plan when they looked at it through earthly eyes III. The peopl…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice warns of the dangers of false teachers as explained in 2 Peter 2:1-3. Light in the Darkness False Teachers Among You 2 Peter 2:1-3 I. An Introduction to False Teachers A. They master in deception B. They deny the truth of Christ C. They seek to fulfill their lust for sensuality D. They seek to fulfill their lust for mon…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how the objective truth of God’s word is a “lamp shining in a dark place.” Light in the Darkness The True Word of God - Part 2 2 Peter 1:19-21 I. The first and second coming of Jesus gives meaning to the words of prophecy II. The words of the Prophets were confirmed by God A. Not someone's own interpretation B…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains why the message of the apostles in scripture can be trusted as the true word of God. Light in the Darkness The True Word of God 2 Peter 1:16-18 I. Peter’s message came from God II. Peter’s message was about the glory and presence of Jesus III. Peter is a reputable witness…

In this sermon, Tony Mason discusses why we frequently need to be reminded of what Christ has done and of his ongoing work within us. Light in the Darkness The Daily Work of Remembering 2 Peter 1:12-15 I. Remembering what Christ has done II. Reminding believers of Christ’s work III. Recalling the qualities of faithfulness…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how Christian character produces a fruitful life, while forsaking it produces spiritual blindness. Light in the Darkness The Pursuit of Christian Character - Part 2 2 Peter 1:8-11 I. A new virtuous nature produces a fruitful life II. The abandonment of that virtuous nature produces spiritual blindness III. A ne…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains eight attributes from 2 Peter 1:5-7 that should define Christian character. Light in the Darkness The Pursuit of Christian Character 2 Peter 1:5-7 I. Faith II. Virtue III. Knowledge IV. Self-Control V. Steadfastness VI. Godliness VII. Brotherly love VIII. Christian love…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how those who are in Christ become “partakers of the divine nature” through the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit. Light in the Darkness A Precious Salvation - Part 2 2 Peter 1:3-4 III. The Gifts of Christ A. The gift of righteousness B. The gift of Grace C. The gift of Peace D. The gift of Knowledge 1. His …

In the first sermon of our series in 2 Peter, Pastor Brice discusses how we have obtained our salvation through the righteousness of Christ. Light in the Darkness A Precious Salvation 2 Peter 1:1-2 I. The Supremacy of Christ II. Our Position in Christ A. We have obtained our faith B. We have obtained a faith of equal standing C. We have obtained ou…

In the final sermon of our Vintage Values summer sermon series, Pastor Brice discusses how Christians “Flourish Relationally” by using our spiritual gifts to edify the Church. Vintage Values Flourishing Relationally: Spiritual Gifts and the Edification of the Church 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 I. In order to flourish relationally, we must use discernment…

In this sermon on “Worshiping Passionately,” Stephen McNeill discusses the importance of gathering to worship and what biblical worship should look like. Vintage Values Worshiping Passionately Together John 4:19-26 I. Why do we gather for worship? II. What should we do when we gather for worship? A. Christian worship should be framed and informed b…

In this sermon on “Thinking Biblically,” Blake Bostick discusses how Christians can stand for biblical truth in a biblically illiterate and increasingly biblically hostile world. Vintage Values Thinking Biblically in an Unbiblical World 2 Timothy 4:1–5 I. Karma II. Universalism III. RevisionismBy Blake Bostick

In this sermon on “Living Missionally,” guest preacher Vlad Baraniuk discusses God’s design to use His people to make himself known to all people. Vintage Values Living Missionally: God’s Heart For the Nations Psalm 67 • God’s desire: to be known and praised by all peoples everywhere • God’s design: that He is to be known and proclaimed by His peop…

In this sermon on “Worshiping Passionately,” Blake Bostick explains what it means to worship as a living sacrifice. Vintage Values Worshiping Passionately in Every Moment Romans 12:1-2 I. Passionate worship arises from seeing the beauty of God A. God’s beauty is revealed through his creation B. God’s beauty is revealed through his Word II. Passiona…

In this sermon on how to “Flourish Relationally,” Stephen McNeill examines discipleship by looking at how Jesus made disciples and how we can follow in his example. Vintage Values Flourishing Relationally Through Discipleship Matthew 4:18-22 I. What is a disciple? II. What is discipleship? III. Why is discipleship important? IV. How did Jesus appro…

In this sermon on how to “Live Missionally,” Tony Mason discusses the role of older believers in the discipleship and sanctification of children. Vintage Values Live Missionally: The Mission of Multiplication Hebrews 12:1-17 I. Discern God’s will - Find - Fight - Feed - Follow II. Discipline from Love III. Disciple others…

In the first sermon of our Vintage Values summer sermon series, Pastor Brice teaches how to “Think Biblically” by depending on the Bible, developing a biblical mindset, and learning how to properly study scripture. Vintage Values Think Biblically: Biblical Exegesis 2 Timothy 2:14-18 Tips to becoming dependent on the Word and developing a biblical m…

In the final sermon of our series in 1 Peter, Pastor Brice explains how we can learn to resist the attacks of the enemy by becoming spiritually mature. Born Again to a Living Hope Spiritual Maturity and the Attacks of the Enemy 1 Peter 5:8-14 I. Being spiritually mature is being submitted to the leadership of a great local body of believers II. Bei…

In this sermon, MC Pastor Stephen McNeill discusses what it means for Christians to be clothed with humility and why it matters. Born Again to a Living Hope Who Do You Think You Are? 1 Peter 5:5-7 I. Humble yourselves toward your elders II. Humble yourselves toward each other A. How B. Why III. Humble yourselves toward God…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice continues to explain how church elders must shepherd by following the example of Christ. Born Again to a Living Hope Elders: God's Choice to Lead the Local Body of Christ - Part 2 1 Peter 5:3-4 II. God has commanded the way the elders should lead A. Not under compulsion B. Not for shameful gain C. Not domineering…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses the roles and responsibilities of elders in the local church. Born Again to a Living Hope Elders: God's Choice to Lead the Local Body of Christ 1 Peter 5:1-2 I. God has chosen elders to lead the church A. Elders will be the first judged B. Elders are responsible for those under their care…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice returns to the theme of suffering well as a Christian and discusses how it is possible. Born Again to a Living Hope A Christian’s Response to Trials in the End Times - Part 2 1 Peter 4:15-19 II. The end of all things is at hand; will you suffer well? III. The end of all things is at hand; will you suffer in faith?…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains why Christians “can rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.” Born Again to a Living Hope A Christian’s Response to Trials in the End Times 1 Peter 4:12-14 I. The end of all things is at hand; How will you respond to the testing? A. Test…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how the Holy Spirit empowers each believer with unique gifts in order to edify the church. Born Again to a Living Hope Christian Action in the End Times - Part 2 1 Peter 4:10-11 III. The end of all things is at hand; Will you use your gifts to edify the church? A. Each person has a gift B. Each gift is meant f…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how Christians should live knowing that the end of all things is at hand. Born Again to a Living Hope Christian Action in the End Times 1 Peter 4:7-9 I. The end of all things is at hand; How does that knowledge impact your commitment to the Lord? II. The end of all things is at hand; How does that knowledge im…

In this sermon, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick discusses why the resurrection of Jesus matters, how we can actually believe it is true, and how it must transform our lives if we claim to believe it. Resurrection Sunday 2023: The Undeniable Truth of the Resurrected Christ 1 Corinthians 15:1–25 I. Why does the resurrection matter? A. The resurrection c…

In this sermon, MC Pastor Stephen McNeill explains how we can arm ourselves with the mind of Christ by fleeing sin and living in the Spirit. Born Again to a Living Hope Gonna Change My Way of Thinking 1 Peter 4:1-6 I. We must arm ourselves with the mind of Christ II. We must leave sin where it lies A. You've already lived in sin enough B. Abstainin…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how the story of the ark & flood is a picture of baptism, which both point to the saving work of Christ. Born Again to a Living Hope The Message of the Victorious Christ 1 Peter 3:19-22 II. The Victorious Sermon (18b-19) III. The Victorious Work (20-22) A. Baptism is not the removal of dirt from the body B. Bap…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches about the victorious suffering of Christ. Born Again to a Living Hope The Suffering of the Victorious Christ 1 Peter 3:18-19 I. The Victorious Suffering (18a) A. He suffered once for sin B. He stood in our place C. He ushered us to the father II. The Victorious Sermon (18b-19)…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice offers three more commitments that Christians should make regarding how we treat those who wrong us. Born Again to a Living Hope Living a Life of Blessing in a World of Evil - Part 2 1 Peter 3:13-17 V. I am going to think and live in a hopeful way VI. I am going to be prepared to defend the hope I have VII. I am going t…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches from 1 Peter 3:9-12 about four commitments that Christians should make regarding how we treat those who wrong us. Born Again to a Living Hope Living a Life of Blessing in a World of Evil 1 Peter 3:9-12 I. I am going to be a blessing even when I am not blessed II. I am going to speak good and true words III. I am…

In this sermon, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick explains how Christians can learn to “love life and see good days” by developing attitudes and behaviors that imitate Christ. Born Again to a Living Hope How to Love Life and See Good Days 1 Peter 3:8 I. Unity of mind II. Sympathy III. Brotherly love IV. Tender hearts V. Humble minds…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches from 1 Peter 3:7 about why and how husbands are called to honor their wives. Born Again to a Living Hope The Honorable Works of a Godly Husband 1 Peter 3:7 I. The honorable works of a Godly husband A. His Godly submission B. His emotional intelligence C. His gentle spirit D. His commitment to biblical equality E…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches from 1 Peter 3:1-6 about the redeeming qualities of a Godly wife. Born Again to a Living Hope The Redeeming Quality of a Godly Wife 1 Peter 3:1-6 I. A Godly wife submits to her own husband for the sake of his soul A. She adorns herself with respectful and pure conduct B. She adorns herself with a gentle and quie…

Commemorating Vintage Church’s ten year anniversary, in this sermon Pastor Brice looks at how the church can create a lasting heritage. 10 Year Celebration A Lasting Heritage 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 I. We create a lasting heritage when we see image bearers as spiritual beings (16) II. We create a lasting heritage when we see ourselves as a new creati…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how we can follow the example of Christ when we are treated unfairly. Born Again to a Living Hope Tracing the Life of Christ During Unjust Treatment 1 Peter 2:21-25 I. Walking in the Example of Christ during unjust treatment A. You have been called to this life (21) B. Christ set the example of holiness during …

In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how submission to authority demonstrates grace, even to unjust leaders. Born Again to a Living Hope The Christian Responsibility to Display Grace to Unjust Authority 1 Peter 2:18-20 I. It is the Christian duty to be subject to worldly authority A. Fear of the Lord will produce respect of authority B. Fear of t…

In this sermon Pastor Brice explains why Christians are called to "be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution." Born Again to a Living Hope The Christian Response to Civil Authority 1 Peter 2:13-17 I. Be subject to civil authorities A. They are mere creatures B. For the Lord's sake C. For our gospel witness D. For our good II. Do not…

As we return to 1 Peter, in this sermon Pastor Brice explains why the call the “abstain from the passions of the flesh” is necessary for Christians to effectively proclaim the Gospel. Born Again to a Living Hope The Evangelistic Nature of Our Holy Conduct 1 Peter 2:11-12 I. Holy conduct is an attainable goal II. Holy conduct gives peace to your sou…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice shows how Ephesians 5:15-21 can help us better glorify God in 2023. Seven Practices for a Balanced and Spiritually Healthy New Year Ephesians 5:15-21 Examine your path Redeem your time Seek the will of the Lord Be filled with the Spirit Worship Collectively Count your blessings Put others first…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how the Messiah was the fulfillment of all God’s plans. Jesus Messiah, The Ultimate Prophet, Priest, and King Hebrews 1:1-3 I. God has been working throughout history to point men to the son A. God spoke in many times and many ways B. His word and work has been perfect at every stage II. God at the perfect time…

In this sermon, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick teaches how King David foreshadowed Christ, the ultimate conqueror and king. Advent: Christ the True and Better Christ the True and Better David Acts 2:22–36 I. Conquered the enemy II. Established a kingdom III. Brought the presence of GodBy Blake Bostick

In this third sermon of our Advent series, Pastor Stephen McNeill discusses how the law of Moses was fulfilled in Christ. Advent: Christ the True and Better Christ the True and Better Moses Deuteronomy 18:15-18 I. Christ fulfilled the law of Moses A. He perfectly obeyed the law B. He perfectly embodied the law II. Christ clarified the law of Moses …

In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how Isaac in the Old Testament is a type of Christ, the promised Messiah. Advent: Christ the True and Better Christ the True and Better Isaac Genesis 22:1-19 I. Isaac and Jesus were only begotten sons II. Isaac and Jesus were named by God III. Isaac and Jesus were miraculously conceived IV. Isaac and Jesus were…

In this sermon, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick explains how the sin of the first Adam shows our need for the coming of Christ, the second Adam. Advent: Christ the True and Better Christ the True and Better Adam Romans 5:12–21 I. Adam was disobedient; Christ was obedient II. Adam brought condemnation; Christ brought justification III. Adam brought dea…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how Jesus is the cornerstone of the church. Born Again to a Living Hope The Cornerstone and the Living Stones 1 Peter 2:4-10 I. Jesus Christ is the Cornerstone of the Church (4-6) A. Jesus Christ is the living stone B. He is chosen by God and precious C. Upon Christ the temple of God is built 1. Through him we…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses the incredible power of God’s Word in the lives of Christians. Born Again to a Living Hope The Living and Abiding Word of God 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 I. The wonderful Word of God A. Purifies our soul (22) B. Causes us to be born again (23) C. Produces continual growth and longing for his word (2) D. Abides forever (2…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice explain how the fear of God motivates proper conduct for believers. Born Again to a Living Hope The Quest to Maintaining the Proper Conduct as a Child of God (2) 1 Peter 1:17-21 IV. We are on the proper path when we conduct ourselves in the fear of God 17-21 A. Fear has a place in the lives of believers B. We fear becau…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains why we are called to holy conduct and how focusing on our hope makes that quest possible. Born Again to a Living Hope The Quest to Maintaining the Proper Conduct as a Child of God 1 Peter 1:13-16 I. We are on the proper path when we have a proper focus on our hope (13) A. Prepare for action B. Be sober minded C…

In this sermon, Pastor Brice reminds us of the joy that springs from the Holy Spirit's work in us and of the Spirit's work in ages past. Born Again to a Living Hope The Spirit's Ministry To Us 1 Peter 1:8-12 I. The Spirit's ministry to us is to proclaim the joy of our faith II. The Spirit's ministry to us is to proclaim the Gospel through the proph…