Sermons by Rev. Lloyd Pierson Ph.D.
Faith Lived Out
The Glory of Christ’s Humility
You please remain standing for the reading of God’s word. We are in Philippians chapter 2. Paul has called the church to unity based on our being united to Christ, and here he continues to fill out what this means by looking more directly at the glory of Jesus in the incarnation. So we look to the reading of God’s word. If you join with me in prayer. Lord God,…
The Joy of Unity
Unity in Christ is an essential truth. It’s not a secondary matter. It’s not just a traffic misdemeanor, but a reckless driving ticket. And when we speak of the peace and the purity of the church, we’re speaking both of unity and of the truth. One is not more important than the other, even though inwardly we often make one a priority. Why is that? You…
Worthy of the Gospel
This day, looking at what it means to live our lives in a way that is worthy of the good news of Jesus. Philippians 1:27-30. As we look to the reading of God’s word, if you’d please join with me in prayer. Lord God, we do ask that you would shed your light on us, that being rid of the darkness of our hearts, that we would come into the true light, which is…
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,…