Sermons by Rev. Lloyd Pierson Ph.D.
Worthy of the Gospel
Gospel Motivation
Concern for the welfare of the Apostle Paul as he is in prison, and he’s writing to them to comfort their fears as well as to encourage their faith. We are in chapter 1, verses 15 to 26. As we look to the reading of God’s Word, if you join with me in prayer. Lord God, we do ask that you would guide us by your Word and by your Spirit, that in the light of your…
A Praying People
Paul lays out a wonderful picture of what Christian community is to look like in the church as he speaks to these beloved saints who are very concerned about his well-being as he’s been imprisoned for the gospel. As we look to the reading of God’s word, if you’d please join with me in prayer. Blessed are you, Holy God. In Jesus Christ, your light shines…
Transforming Grace
Philippians, the Apostle Paul lays out a very wonderful picture of what Christian community is to look like in the church. As we look to the reading of God’s word, if you would please join with me in prayer. Father, indeed you are our helper, and so we come to you asking for your assistance, that by your Spirit you would open up our minds, that as your scriptures…
Seek First the Kingdom
To seek first the kingdom of God above all else, the pursuit of which will never disappoint. And as we look through the reading of God’s word, if you join with me in prayer. Father of all mercies, let us stand in awe of you this day, that you would help us by your Spirit to put your words into our hearts, to write them upon our minds. Father, that your word would…
The Lord Speaks Peace to His People
Psalm 85. It’s a community lament. The psalmist moves from God’s past favor to his people to the present needs to a future hope in him. As we look to the reading of God’s Word, if you’d please join with me in prayer. Father, indeed you are a helper, and so we would come asking that by your Holy Spirit Your help in opening up our minds so that as…
Conflict, Complaints, and Christ
Standing for the reading of God’s word. We’re looking in the book of Proverbs how we biblically deal wisely with personal offenses and conflicts through the wisdom of God’s word. And as we look to his word, if you would join with me in prayer. Heavenly Father, as we come before you in your presence, we ask that you would open our ears to hear your voice,…
Defeating Disappointment, Discouragement, and Despair
Text morning, we’re starting in Proverbs 14. We consider how we deal with disappointments as Christians as we look to the reading of God’s word. If you join with me in prayer. Blessed are you, O God, the Father of all mercy. You have elected us, you’ve called us, you have…
Forgiven
Continue in our Summer Psalms and Proverbs series. We’re in Psalm 32 today, one of the 7 penitential psalms, which means psalms of confession and forgiveness. As we look to the reading of God’s word, if you join with me in prayer. Father of all mercies, in your word we see your great glory, and your word guides our steps. It gives discernment to those who seek…
Thriving in an Anxious Age
If you’re visiting with us, it’s our normal practice to preach systematically through whole books of the Bible or sections. This morning, however, we are going to be looking topically as Christians dealing with anxiety, and you see a medley of texts printed in your bulletin. As we look to reading of God’s Word, if you’d join with me in prayer. Our…