Cottonwood Sermons

Fruit of the Spirit – Part 1   But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23   “You cannot be saved and lack the fruit...

God Speaks to Me Daily through His Word But He (Jesus) answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4   These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of...

The Resurrection Life   Matthew 28:1-10 - Let’s go back to this early Sunday morning…     You and I can experience the resurrection life when we:     7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ… 8For his sake I have...

I Live by Faith!   He trusted in the LORD God of Israel, so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any who were before him. For he held fast to the LORD; he did not depart from following Him, but kept His commandments...

Jesus, Tell Us Plainly!      24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” Jesus, tell us plainly who you really are!   25 The works that I do in my...

“Something Greater – Something Fragrant” 2Corinthians 2:12-17   2Corinthians 2:14 “But thanks be to God who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ”   Why Put on Christ Vs 14a: “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal...

“Something Greater – Something Better” 2Corinthians 1:2-11 What is the most frequent command in the Bible? Hint: Genesis 15:1 “After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: ‘Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great...

God Is My Personal Trainer! Part 4: I Enlist Him to Fight My Battles!   And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it; and Hezekiah went up to the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD. II Kings...

Winning Your Teen’s Heart   The Importance of Relationship   Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.” “Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said.              John 21:16...

A Journey to Financial Freedom Part Three   Review: Two Spiritual Footings: 1. God desires contented Children. 2. God owns everything.   Four Foundational Principles: 1.)        Give to God.   Starting with 10% through my local...

A Journey to Financial Freedom Part Two   “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”                 Galatians 5:1   Review: Spiritual Footings. 1. God...

A Journey to Financial Freedom Part One   “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”                 Galatians 5:1 My Freedom Story…   Two Spiritual...

Finances - The Great Divide Matthew 6:19-24   “No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.”   The Great Divide: Vs...

I Need God’s Word to Change Me!     - A “Defining Moment” Story from my life…     Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one...

Christmas 2015 – Luke 2:1-20 The Good News of Christmas – Part 2   "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This...

God Loves the Lowly Part 4 - What Christmas Reveals About God.   Luke 2:8-20 (ESV) 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory...

Christmas 2015 – Luke 2:1-20 The Good News of Christmas – Part 1  "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will...

God does the Unexpected What Christmas Reveals About God - Part 3   What Christmas reveals about God:   3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the...

God Gives Really Good Gifts What Christmas Reveals About God – Part 1   But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name...

Thanksgiving 2015 – The Foundation for Giving Thankssalm 56:10-13 Psalm 56:12 “I am under vows to you, O God; I will present my thank offerings to you.” Let us Consider: 1Thessalonians 5:18 “give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's...