LEFC Online Series: Sermons

Jesus Teaches About the New Birth - Daniel Holmquist - John 3:1-15

lefcwebteam — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:10:00 -0500

In the passage today, our Apostle John records the first major discourse of Jesus. He wants us to take note of this conversation. He wants us to have clarity regarding Jesus’ own teaching on the New Birth from the beginning of His Gospel account. It is Jesus Himself who said, “You must be born again.” The three interchanges between Jesus and Nicodemus answer three questions about the New Birth.

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Jesus Replaces the Temple - Daniel Holmquist - John 2:13-25

lefcwebteam — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:56:00 -0500

The Apostle John records the inauguration of Jesus’ public ministry by narrating His prophetic actions at the Temple that first Passover in Jerusalem. During His time there, Jesus clears the Temple area of merchants and animals, proclaims Himself the true Temple of God, and draws many enthusiastic supporters. Jesus blazes with holy zeal for the glory of God as only the messiah Himself could do.

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Jesus Now Reveals His Glory - Daniel Holmquist - John 2:1-12

lefcwebteam — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:00:00 -0500

In this episode, unique to the Gospel of John, Jesus performs His first miracle—turning water into wine. This is the first of seven signs the Apostle presents in Part One (Ch. 1-12), and the first of the “greater things” Jesus mentioned in 1:50-51. The symbolism is rich in order to communicate Jesus’ glory most effectively.

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The Humble Testimony of John - Daniel Holmquist - John 1:19-28

lefcwebteam — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:56:00 -0500

John the Baptizer led a ministry of spiritual revival, preparing people to receive Jesus Christ. He holds a unique place in the history of redemption; and yet, he models for us the key to successful service for the Lord. Who is this John, the first witness to Jesus, and what is his role?

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The Glory of the Incarnation of the World - Daniel Holmquist - John 1:14-18

lefcwebteam — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:52:00 -0500

The Apostle John now makes the startling and bold claim of identifying God the Word as Jesus. Jesus is the Word Incarnate, the Eternal Son, the Divine Messiah. Today, we will learn how it is that the Incarnate Word brings His glory and His surpassing grace and truth into our lives. Our Apostle summarizes who Jesus is and what he came to do.

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A Life Consistent with the Hope of Christs Return - Dennis Hutchison - 1 Peter 1:13-21

lefcwebteam — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:04:00 -0500

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The True Light Has Come - Daniel Holmquist - John 1:6-13

lefcwebteam — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:45:00 -0500

The prologue of the Apostle John’s Gospel account (1:1-18) speaks of the excellency of Christ, the Word of God, and His Incarnation. Today, we learn that to have a real relationship with God on an intimate level is only possible because He Himself has come to us. Just prior to the entrance of the Word into the world God sent a witness.

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The Word and Creation - Daniel Holmquist - John 1:1-5

lefcwebteam — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:55:00 -0500

The prologue of the Apostle John’s Gospel account (1:1-18) speaks of the excellency of Christ, the Word of God, and His Incarnation. The Gospel of John opens with some of the most beautiful, profound words in the New Testament. They declare the glory of God’s grace toward the world.

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Salty Christians in a Dark World - Jeff Cate - Matthew 5:13-16

lefcwebteam — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:50:00 -0500

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Wait For the Lord and Find New Strength - Daniel Holmquist - Isaiah 40:27-31

lefcwebteam — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:52:00 -0500

Chapter 40 is the beginning of the second half of Isaiah, where much is discussed about the Messiah Jesus, the coming salvation, and our future blessings. We are to wait on God to bring all His goodness to us. We are to be patient, trusting Him and growing in our faith. Here is the hope and promise for us always: God is dependable and supplies His servants with His strength until His solution arrives. The prophet Isaiah answers a big question God’s people often ask.

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The Lord is My Strength and My Song - Daniel Holmquist - Isaiah 12:1-6

lefcwebteam — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:11:00 -0500

The people of Judah were facing threat of invasion from Assyria in the 8th century BC. This crisis was even more a severe crisis of faith because of their long history of not trusting God. Isaiah calls for spiritual renewal and hope in the Messiah to come. God himself is our Savior and He also is our constant source of renewal. Isaiah explains how true, deep, and lasting spiritual renewal works.

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Friendship Within the Partnership - Daniel Holmquist - Philippians 4:21-23

lefcwebteam — Sun, 30 May 2010 14:01:00 -0500

Today, we conclude our study of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians. In these final verse what really stands out is the deep friendship that have been formed within the Gospel partnership over the years. he Apostle Paul and the Philippian church are bound to one another by God’s grace.

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Sharing Within the Partnership - Daniel Holmquist - Philippians 4:14-20

lefcwebteam — Sun, 16 May 2010 14:44:00 -0500

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The Secret of Contentment - Daniel Holmquist - Philippians 4:10-13

lefcwebteam — Sun, 09 May 2010 13:13:00 -0500

The letter to the Philippian church is coming to a close now with some very personal words for them. Our God, through the Apostle Paul’s words and his example with the Philippians, gives us great hope for living our lives and serving our Lord with great joy. In this “thank you for your gift” passage, two lessons on contentment emerge.

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Focus on Excellence - Daniel Holmquist - Philippians 4:8-9

lefcwebteam — Sun, 02 May 2010 13:25:00 -0500

Our Apostle Paul is drawing on a valued ethical tradition, showing appreciation for it on the one hand, while surpassing it on the other. He was taking over well known virtue terms and concepts and giving them their full expansive meaning in Christ. Our Apostle has us focus on excellence and follow his example.

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Unified and Joyful - Daniel Holmquist - Philippians 4:1-7

lefcwebteam — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:39:00 -0500

There is so much detail at the end of the Apostles’ letters in the New Testament. It is important to concentrate and apply, and not go too fast through them. Our Apostle Paul’s final appeals here are compact and so valuable for our growth to unpack. The Apostle Paul’s final appeals are grouped into two categories: Staying unified in the Lord and staying joyful in the Lord.

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Awaiting Christ's Ultimate Victory - Daniel Holmquist - Philippians 3:17-21

lefcwebteam — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:56:00 -0500

On that Day of Christ’s Return will be the establishment of the Kingdom of God and our complete glorification, our resurrection like Him, to fully share in His victory forever! Our Apostle Paul concludes chapter 3, his autobiographical section, with a view to the final glory of it all. In this passage, the Apostle Paul encourages us to keep on following Christ with him.

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Grasping at the Depths - Todd Bates - Ephesians 3:14-19

lefcwebteam — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:00:00 -0500

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Jesus, the Resurrected Lord - Daniel Holmquist - John 20:1-18

lefcwebteam — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 21:50:00 -0500

The Resurrection of Jesus guarantees to us who believe the same resurrection of glory and life with God. And so, we come worshiping with hearts filled with great hope, faith, and love this morning. The Apostle John puts forth witnesses for us to believe in order to strengthen our hope for eternal life with Christ.

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Good Friday Service - Daniel Holmquist

lefcwebteam — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:00:00 -0500

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