https://sermons.logos.com/profile/188522https://files.logoscdn.com/v1/files/63863173/assets/13952030/content.jpg?download=true&signature=N3Rmm-oPtBZkjICrQorNdfQWFyU&e=.jpghttps://sermons.logos.com/profile/188522RSS for NodeSun, 24 May 2026 00:31:14 GMT60Joel GilbertThe sermons of Poolesville Baptist Church. As a church, we seek to gather, grow, give, and go for the Kingdom of God. Please reach out if you have any questions regarding the content or if there is anything we can do for you or any specific way we can be praying for you.Joel Gilbertpastor@poolesvillebaptist.comnohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1773052https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1773052Sun, 17 May 2026 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertOne of the things that has surprised me in our study of the book of Luke is the number of times that the kingdom of God is referenced - over 30 times. Over the course of the last 67 sermons, we have discussed various aspects of the Kingdom of God - what it is, who it entails, how to enter, what Kingdom…2333nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1768402https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1768402Sun, 10 May 2026 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertPastoral Prayer Good morning Lord, Today, we join the psalmist as we worship you for your omnipresence… Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend to heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, You are there. If I lift up the wings of the dawn,…1953nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1763778https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1763778Sun, 03 May 2026 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertI would guess that most of us have been to the eye doctor at some point. If, like me, your natural vision is bad and declining, your visits to see Tom and Robin will be regular. When you sit in the chair, there are a variety of things that doctors will do in order to understand what you can see (because…2153nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1758981https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1758981Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertHe is risen…He is risen indeed For centuries, Christians have used that call and response, especially on Easter Sunday. It’s a simple and brief call and response, but it proclaims one of the central truths of our faith - that Jesus is alive! Yes, He was crucified. Yes, He was buried. Yes, He is alive.…2283nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1754184https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1754184Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertCrucifixion and death of Jesus1561nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1749489https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1749489Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertMocking and religious trial= 1808nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1744687https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1744687Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertThroughout history and in various stories, people have gone to great lengths, doing wrong things for the right reasons. President Lincoln bent some laws in the least and may have broken some in order to end the scourge of slavery in our country - the wrong things for the right reason - in his case, the…1602nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1739410https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1739410Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertWith friends like these… In the early days of WWII, the Netherlands sought to maintain a position of neutrality. However, when the Nazi German army invaded the nation, the leaders of the Netherlands sided with the allied forces in opposition to Germany. On February 22, 1944, bad weather caused allied…1701nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1734859https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1734859Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertWays that we demonstrate strength wealth Physical Knowledge Force of personality Legal as Jesus prepares to suffer, he demonstrates that our strength comes not through ability or self- sufficiency, but through surrender. And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples…1988nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1730190https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1730190Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertOne of the things I love about Jesus is the way that He teaches. Now, in some ways, I would prefer a didactic, logical, clearly outlined type of teaching with points and sub-points that allow for a thorough understanding of a topic in a clear and succinct way- but that’s not the way that Jesus does it…2116nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1725397https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1725397Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertAt the beginning of January, several of us traveled to Louisville, KY for CrossCon - a missions oriented conference for your adults. Incidentally, we are planning on going again this next year (St. Louis, MO). Young adults, I’d love for you to join me. At the conference John Piper gave a talk entitled…2141nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1720631https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1720631Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertSermon Passage: Luke 21:25-38 An article was featured in “Ripley’s Believe it or Not” website, on April 16, 2024, titled “The Top 10 Doomsday Scenarios that Never Happened”. Here are a few of the predictions that were listed: The Stöffler Flood of 1524 (Show Slide 2) Johannes Stöffler, a German mathematician…2457nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1720629https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1720629Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertLuke 21:5-24 By realizing that h______________ a________________________ are t_______________ (vv. 5-6). By not being d__________________ (vv. 7-8) By not being a_________________ (vv. 9-11) By being f____________________ in the face of o______________________ (vv. 12-19) By t____________________ God’s…2431nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1710871https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1710871Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertPeople watching There are some people who have a hobby of “people watching.” It’s not necessarily creepy or stalking, just observing. My dad is one of those people. Whether going to a mall or an amusement park, before the advent of cell phones, he would just sit and watch people while the rest of us…1805nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1706426https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1706426Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertTheological debates have baffled people as long as there have been humans on the earth. Adam and Eve wrestled with the Sovereignty and goodness of God and the Volition of Humans as they listened to the serpent and ate of the forbidden fruit ( Gen. 3 ) Cain faced the balance between grace and justice…1817nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1697745https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1697745Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertIntroduction Worship wars - conflicts within churches and schools battling over styles of worship music. Hymns, tradition, theological richness Choruses, emotive, passionate Relevance vs. reverence New vs. old contests and grand conflicts can happen in religious circles in a variety of ways. the authority…2591nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1686991https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1686991Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertWhat is peace? Peace is something that we often long for in a variety of areas of our lives - interpersonal, political, financial, academic, even internal, and spiritual peace. Peace in all of these things is achieved through a variety means, but many of those means seem to contradict one another. In…2329nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1653597https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1653597Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertInvocation Good morning Lord. This morning we join with the angels around your throne in obedient praise as an act of worship. As your people who have been made priests through the blood of Jesus, we serve you for your glory and for our good. We come to delight in you. We come to worship you, King of…2083nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1648653https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1648653Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertThe Story of Bartimaeus ( Luke 18:35-43 ) Cry for _________________ (18:35-38) Persistent _______________ (18:39) Jesus’ __________________ (18:40-42) A _____________________ life (18:43) The Story of Zaccheus ( Luke 19:1-10 ) Zaccheus wants to ___________ Jesus (19:1-4) Jesus seeks after the __________…2582nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1644805https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1644805Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertAfter prayer Now, I know, normally the kids have their own special time in Kids Connection. Being that we are all together and that it’s the end of the year with a holiday, I’d love for us to do something a little bit different. If you’re in Kids’ Connection - can you come to the front? Kids, I have…1859nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1640408https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1640408Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertWhat is a good Christian like? Is it someone who doesn’t as the saying goes “drink or smoke or cuss or chew or date/marry people who do”? Is it someone who faithfully attends church? Is it someone who waits until marriage to engage in sexual activity? Is it someone who is morally upright? Is it someone…2179nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1636057https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1636057Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertWinston Churchill speech - never give up There are so many areas of life in which people can feel discouraged: weight activities And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected…1824nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1631702https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1631702Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertThoughts of kingdoms Human drawn Boundaries ( interesting, we don’t see any boundaries when looking from space) Leaders Governing systems and structures Maybe languages when it comes to thinking about the Kingdom of God, what does that mean? As we have on a few other occasions in our study of Luke, we’ll…1928nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1627487https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1627487Sun, 30 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertSermon Title : Thankfulness Is Expected! (Show Slide 1) Sermon Text : Luke 17:11–19 —Jesus Healing the Ten Lepers Introduction I hope that everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving weekend with family and friends and that you got the chance to show your gratitude to the Lord and others in a special way. Today…2398nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1623516https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1623516Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertFaith is an interesting issue. Over the years, I’ve heard stories of people who seemed to demonstrate great faith as they recounted the ways that God has answered prayer. One such person was George Mueller. He lived from 1805-1898. In an era when people would pay “pew rents” in order to have reserved…1768nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1618763https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1618763Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertIn response to the ridicule of the Pharisees and their propensity to greed and service to mammon, Jesus turns aside to his disciples with some very important and challenging comments. He begins by noting that they and we should… Recognize Reality (1-3a) And he said to his disciples, “Temptations to sin…2024nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1614166https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1614166Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertOver the last couple of weeks we’ve been able to learn about the ways that God considers us and how He searches for us and welcomes us when we come home, when we truly repent. While life with God is one of peace and rest because of His great love for us and because of Jesus’ substitutionary sacrifice…2586nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1609784https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1609784Sun, 02 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertHow do you view God? Some people view God as a heavy-handed, demanding judge with strict rules of right and wrong. Others view God like a doting grand-father who willingly gives his grandchildren whatever they want - practically spoiling them. Some may view God as aloof and distant, uninterested or unconcerned…1900nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1605218https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1605218Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel Gilbert70s a new kind of church started - seeker sensitive or attractional Model that changed things in order to entertain or entice people into a relationship with God Has produced some good fruit and brought many people to faith But I one of the things that we see in our text is that it’s not the lost who…2044nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1600620https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1600620Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertThe Internet is full of information on how people can do certain things: How to repair a specific broken belt on a lawn mower How to balance a budget How to cook a dish How to pay for college There is also a ton of information on how to avoid certain things: How to avoid debt How to avoid phishing scams…2092nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1591627https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1591627Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertConversations over meals can be consequential in variety of ways. slow down and be together Share stories Get to know one another (Tell me something about you that will help me understand or truly know you better- Dobson) Teach and learn biblical truths Influence CG meals Family meals Wedding or funeral…1935nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1586984https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1586984Sun, 28 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertCharlie Kirk some would call him a man of God. some would call him a political activist some viewed him as a great example for society others viewed him as a part of the problem for the division Since his assassination a couple of weeks ago, some have asked me why I haven’t said much about Charlie. Frankly…2802nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1582536https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1582536Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertHumanity’s ability to predict the weather has improved over the centuries. Simple observations of general weather patterns and seasonal shifts have evolved into highly technological advancements that allow us to predict or provide some best guesses regarding pending weather events several days in advance.…1910nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1577942https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1577942Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertAre we there yet? land marks, milestones along the way long middle section of the book we’ve turned toward Jerusalem Jesus is ultimately preparing his disciples for his departure and preparing them and us to continue ministry in His absence. Even in the midst of the part of Luke in which we find ourselves,…2335nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1573545https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1573545Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertIn 1988, Bobby McFerrin released a song entitled “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” It was inspired by the teachings of an Indian Guru who used to tell his followers “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” McFerrin’s song was quickly written and recorded. It was released as an Adult Contemporary song where it made it to #1 for…1832nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1568874https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1568874Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertIntroduction There are things that all of us fear. What may cause me fear might not be what causes you fear and vice versa. Last night we were visiting with some folks and were reminiscing a bit about one of the fear inducing and adrenaline pumping experiences we had - bungee jumping. Fear, whether it’s…1943nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1564259https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1564259Sun, 24 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertIt seems like nearly every month (maybe even more frequently if we look hard enough), we receive news about some Christian leader who fails morally, gets caught, and is removed from ministry. Whether it’s pastors, professors, performers, or politicians - failure happens. We see hypocrisy everywhere.…2117nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1560006https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1560006Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertIt seems like nearly every week I run into people who have some sort of faith. They say that believe in Jesus or at least call themselves Christians, but don’t attend a church. Their faith is very personal, private, and even comfortable. They choose to follow Jesus on their terms, as long as He doesn’t…1885nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1555736https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1555736Sun, 10 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertOver the last couple of sections of Luke’s gospel, we’ve considered the importance of loving God with all that we are and loving others. We’ve also reflected on the value of sitting before Jesus in order to just be with Him and learn before we get in to the practice of serving. It seems like in these…1963nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1551737https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1551737Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertI have a problem - a problem with serving food. I always want the bigger portion - if I’m pouring drinks for Danielle and me - I’ll take the one that’s a bit more. If I’m plating food, I’ll put a bit more on my plate. Now, I know she eats less than I do - basically everyone in my house eats less - except…1930nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1543284https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1543284Sun, 20 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertAnd behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength…2012nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1539030https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1539030Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertLast week, we discussed a bit about how Jesus’ disciples missed a bit of what He was doing in and through them. They have some more to learn as Jesus makes his turn toward Jerusalem, toward the cross. Today, we’ll consider how He sends out seventy-two of His followers into the towns that He is planning…2367nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1534910https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1534910Sun, 06 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertIn his book Mere Christianity, CS Lewis uses an illustration to note how different it is to learn something than it is to apply that thing. His illustration centered on the difference between a map and being out on the water. In two dimensions, a map can look quite straight forward. You can see various…1896nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1530972https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1530972Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertSermon Series: “This is a Faithful Saying” (Show slide 1) Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 2:11-13 If you were writing one last and final letter or sending the last text message to your son or daughter or someone you dearly loved, what would you write? Think about it for a minute…. What would truly be the most…2811nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1526942https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1526942Sun, 22 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertRemind (12) Stir up (13) Recall (14-15)2664nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1522675https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1522675Sun, 15 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertI would guess that we are probably similar in that we get so many unwanted calls each day. Somehow, I’ve been getting calls for some group who says they can get me on Social Security Disability. Other times I’ve been on the list for VA loans - except I’m not a veteran. I’ve received calls for solar estimates…2007nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1518645https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1518645Sun, 08 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertFaith evangelism training a few days Learning an evangelism method Then sent in teams of three to specific doors My turn came to share the gospel - I was scared. I shouldn’t have been, but I was. I knocked on the door, introduced myself and the team, and then began by asking the question, “In your personal…1881nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1514551https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1514551Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertSermon Series: “This Is A Faithful Saying.” (Show Slide 1) Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Story Illustration: Tom Brady’s Pursuit to Greatness (Show Slide 2) Tom Brady, played quarterback in the NFL for 23 seasons (20 years with the New England Patriots and the last 3 seasons with Tampa Bay Buccaneers).…2237nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1510394https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1510394Sun, 25 May 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertSolomon Northrup was born around 1808 in New York to a former slave. His father, who eventually married a woman of mixed ethnicities, had been emancipated in the will of his deceased owner. They had two sons who were born free. Solomon took after his father in learning how to work the land, but he also…2256nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1506130https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1506130Sun, 18 May 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertFrom 2001-2006, the reality-TV game show Fear Factor brought contestants and viewers alike face to face with fears that they did not know they had. From death-defying stunts, to eating gross concoctions and so much more, contestants faced their fears in order to win challenges in the hopes of winning…2122nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1501908https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1501908Sun, 11 May 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertDo you hear what I hear? Noel Regney was born in France in 1920. He studied music in conservatories in both Paris, France and Strasbourg, Germany. Though being French, he was drafted into the Nazi army during WWII. He did not like the what the party stood for and secretly worked as a part of the French…2104nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1497699https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1497699Sun, 04 May 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertThere are a variety of ways in which we set expectations. Sometimes cultural norms - like a handshake or a hug - set certain expectations. Sometimes we have expectations based on tradition - for example how to set a table or what you do on holidays. You may have performance expectations set by your parents…2035nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1493493https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1493493Sun, 27 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertJohn, while in prison, sent representatives to Jesus to ascertain whether or not he is the one - Jesus provided proof and then affirmed John’s ministry, sinners repented, Pharisees rejected/scoffed, Jesus confronted the finicky faith of the generation1896nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1489087https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1489087Sun, 20 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertIt’s not uncommon for people to ask the question, “why do bad things happen to good people?” Or to state it another way, “if God is good, why do bad things happen?” It can sometimes feel like the worst things in life happen to some of the best people. At times it can feel like God is out to get us. We…1643nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1484358https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1484358Sun, 13 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertToday is a day that has become known as Palm Sunday, celebrating the day of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Here, near the end of his earthly ministry, people had watched in wonder at 2-3 years of authoritative teaching, profound miracles, and even resurrections. They had become enamored with…2283nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1482515https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1482515Sun, 06 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertSermon Passage: 1 Timothy 3:1-7 One’s calling matters (v. 1) One’s qualifications matter (v. 2-3) One’s character matters (v. 4-5) One’s spiritual maturity and approval matters (v. 6-7) Discussion Questions: What does the world look for in a leader? How is that different from what God says in the Bible?…2316nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1475915https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1475915Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertMountain Top Experiences Throughout the Bible we find a motif or a theme of mountain experiences. Mountains in the ancient world were seen as places where the things of heaven and things of earth intersected. In Scripture we find mountains as a places where surrender happens, where communion with God…1962nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1471534https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1471534Sun, 23 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertReligious groups and churches have patterns or rhythms weekly worship monthly communion Liturgies Annual festivals or meals Muslims have the month of Ramadan where they fast during the day, give alms, and feast at night Hindus have Diwali and specific celebrations tied to their deities Jews have several…2110nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1467143https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1467143Sun, 16 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertIntroduction: Is Jesus “woke”? In other words, is He someone who is sensitive to or aware of the injustices experienced by the marginalized? If Jesus were walking on earth today, gathering disciples, would He do so along DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) ethical standards? Would he try to choose people…2167nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1462361https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1462361Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertA few years ago, there was a series release on streaming services called “Stranger Things.” The series took place in a small town where strange events were happening - supernatural encounters, weird creatures, fissures into things that seemed like a mirror image of our world. It was truly filled with…1882nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1458334https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1458334Sun, 02 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertWhen you and I come to faith in Jesus Christ, we do so from a variety of different circumstances. Some are younger (I was 5). Some are older - I know a woman who was in her late 80s when she came to faith. Some have lived simple lives, others have lived rather rambunctiously. Some have come with some…1873nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1454080https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1454080Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertPeople make judgments about us all of the time. It’s not so much that they are judgmental, but that they get to meet us or get to know us based on certain associations. I know, by virtue of the fact that I’m a pastor, when I introduce myself to people, they make an immediate judgment. If they had a bad…1533nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1449824https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1449824Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertBefore we dive into the message today, I’d like to give you a brief update on my trip. Nepal slides Teaching team - 3 from TN, 1 from MD, Translators and coordinators from India (Trevor) - 8 days of teaching (Joel/Isaac) - Old Testament and Bible Study Methods students from Nepal, India and Bhutan got…1390nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1435080https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1435080Sun, 19 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertIn recent years, ancestry and genealogy has been a growing trend. One of the largest and most popular ancestry companies was sold 4 years ago for $4.7b. There is something in us that wants to understand more about where we are from and from whom we descend. Unfortunately, for many of us, the detailed…1894nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1429135https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1429135Sun, 12 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertThere have been several times over the last few months that I have been reminded about the importance of even small parts on teams or in performances. back up quarterback who comes in for one play because his speed or gift could help move the ball down the field Ballerina who comes in for a single scene…1935nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1425337https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1425337Sun, 05 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertToday, as we continue our study in the book of Luke, we come to a rather peculiar passage that provides a rare glimpse into Jesus’ childhood. The other gospels vary in how much they share about Jesus before his public ministry begins. Matthew devotes about 48 verses to Jesus’ early years (some of which…2140nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1421324https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1421324Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertNew Year new goals financial physical academic social medical Spiritual New Hopes changes in relationships friends and family members coming to faith baptisms greater connection with God One of the challenges that we face in entering into a new year with new goals and hopes, is that we can be tempted…1740nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1417386https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1417386Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertIn 1991, Bonnie Rait released a song entitled “Somethin’ to Talk About.” It became her highest ranking song on the billboard lists - topping out at #5. This song also became instrumental in helping her win a grammy. The song addresses rumors that had been going around about two people being secret lovers.…1585nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1413541https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1413541Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertIn the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” But she was greatly troubled…1708nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1409607https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1409607Sun, 08 Dec 2024 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertDo you believe in chance encounters? Two people meet on a bus ride and end up getting married, remaining so for over 70 years. A random introduction leads two men to become the best of friends and end up establishing Apple computers. A random encounter between a 9 year old girl and a Theology graduate…1804nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1405590https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1405590Sun, 01 Dec 2024 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertHave you ever noticed that some studies seem to be contradictory? One study will note that coffee is good for you as it is made of up of mostly water while another will state that it dehydrates you because of the caffeine. One study states that eating eggs will give you high cholesterol while another…1881nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1401618https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1401618Sun, 24 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertDeclare the Gospel (7-9) Display the Gospel (10-11) Benefits of the Gospel (12-13)2828nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1401617https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1401617Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:00:00 GMTJoel Gilbert1926nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1395375https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1395375Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertOpen your Bibles or the Pew Bible to Psalm 66 . As we have over the last couple of weeks, I’d love for you to be able to look at that while we are walking through these last several verses. Throughout this Psalm we have seen an example of worship and witness acting as a sort of call and response. This…1302nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1388544https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1388544Sun, 03 Nov 2024 14:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertIn the year 715 BC, Shalmanezer, the King of Assyria besieged the Northern Kingdom of Israel. For three years, his army starved the nation of Israel until finally they surrendered. In 712 BC, the northern Kingdom crumbled, Israelite citizens were marched off to a foreign land, and Assyria began to rule…2061nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1385968https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1385968Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertIntroduction Last week, we began considering the relationship between praise and thanks and how we are called in this Psalm to verbalize or express our gratitude. That expression should include some discussion of God’s attributes and the affect that he has on us, on creation, and even on his enemies.…1675nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1380150https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1380150Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertShout for joy to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you. All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to your name.” Selah Over the next…2334nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1376380https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1376380Sun, 13 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertPaul Confronts Peter approx. AD 40 Peter was eating with a group of Gentile believers - maybe a church picnic. He had shared the gospel with Gentiles and had received confirmation from the Holy Spirit that salvation is for them too. Some guys from James came to the same picnic - these guys where part…1483nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1372479https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1372479Sun, 06 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertIntroduction In his profound book on the importance of prayer in the life of a congregation, John Onwuchekwa shares this quote - which is attributed to several different people including Martin Luther: To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. Martin Luther…1806nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1368727https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1368727Sun, 29 Sep 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertIn the run up to the 1988 Presidential Election, Vice President George H.W. Bush famously said “Read my lips: no new taxes.” He was running on a platform of consistency. He sought to take the policies and success of the Reagan years into a new term. He, in essence, swore an oath, made a promise to American…1834nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1364804https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1364804Sun, 22 Sep 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertOn the night before Jesus was crucified, He told his disciples And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. Jesus went to the cross, leaving them hope beyond the cross, hinting at the resurrection and eternal life in the Kingdom…1806nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1360912https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1360912Sun, 15 Sep 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertMistakes along the way? In February of 1995, nearly 30 years ago, the Holy Spirit spoke to me in a clear way that has impacted the course of my life - and yet it has not been without mistakes and missteps. He urged me to go to the church the Danielle grew up at and help out with the youth ministry. The…2086nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1356943https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1356943Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertOne of my favorite bands is the group “Switchfoot.” While I like their sound (it is unique and often very easily identifiable), what I like most is their lyrics. Switchfoot is a band that is made up of Christians. Their lyrics and songs have made their way onto both Christian and secular charts and into…2082nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1354443https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1354443Sun, 01 Sep 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertThere are decisions that all of us make on a daily basis. Some of those are minor and relatively inconsequential, others are major and potentially life altering. Some impact only us (or so we think), where others reap ramifications on our families, church, workplaces, school, community, and more. How…2376nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1349596https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1349596Sun, 25 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertOur tongues have a way of getting us into trouble. Jeff L Lamont S my children Before we dive into the main content of the message today, I want to point out something rather obvious - there are no notes in your bulletins. There is a sense in which this sermon is set up fairly similarly to others - a…1988nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1346078https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1346078Sun, 18 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertAs we’ve been studying the book of James - we have observed how he calls us to have a “spiritual wholeness” - a faith that runs throughout all that we are. A faith that is revealed in our character, exhibited in conflicts, and heard in our conversations. He calls us to… persevere amidst trials, pursue…2192nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1342535https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1342535Sun, 11 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertMean Girls and Bullies Are a common theme in the movies and entertainment in part because… It is a part of human nature - to be accepted and to be close to people who can help us get ahead. In school that might look like working your way into the crowd of cool kids - even if that means compromising values.…2035nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1339335https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1339335Sun, 04 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel Gilbertcritical situation, easy to take offense, respond defensively because adrenaline is pumping The second person always gets in trouble (football fights, police brutality) the refs or the cameras often only get part of the picture and can tend to make a hasty judgment based on that brief bit of information.…2113nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1329185https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1329185Sun, 14 Jul 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel Gilbertin 2016, Rosario Butterfield was speaking at university. After her talk, she met a young woman who was struggling. To Rosario and this lady went to visit the campus Chaplin, who was also a counselor over the course of their conversation they found out that this young woman had been listening to a certain…2671nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1325614https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1325614Sun, 07 Jul 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertHow do you respond when your rights as a citizen or resident of the United States collides with the life that God has called you to live as a follower of Christ? Can there be a conflict? This week, one of the the guys who came through for training was a man named Stephen. Story: malfunctioning washing…2291nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1323713https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1323713Sun, 30 Jun 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertTitle: The Servant that brings Light to the world (Show Slide 1) Sermon Text: Isaiah 49:1-7 Introduction Story: The Obstacle course at Fuge Camp (Show Slide 2-4) A few weeks ago, we took a team to M-Fuge camp at Regent University and for me one of the highlights of camp was participating with all the…2080nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1315832https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1315832Sun, 16 Jun 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertSome people seem to make an indelible mark on history. Their impact brings enough of a splash on the sea of time that the ripple effects are felt for generations. Arguable, Jesus is probably the single most significant person. Our calendars are dated by his life. Our eternal state is wrapped up into…2314nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1312431https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1312431Sun, 09 Jun 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertThe birth of a child filled with hope and optimism wonder Lately people have reverted to gender reveal parties and posts to celebrate the coming child baby shower we celebrate birthdays as a marker of age and celebration of another year of life. For Naomi and Ruth, the birth of a child meant the realization…2131nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1309135https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1309135Sun, 02 Jun 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertTitle: The Servant who brings Justice Text: Isaiah 42:1-9 Date: Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 Intro: (Show Slide 1) I recently attended a preschool graduation at Sunita’s school. During the program the kids shared with everyone in attendance what they wanted to be. The answers were very encouraging and very…1843nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1305904https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1305904Sun, 26 May 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertAlwyn C. Cashe “Sergeant First Class Alwyn C. Cashe distinguished himself by acts of gallantry above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Platoon Sergeant with Company A, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division in Salah Ad Din Province, Iraq, on October 17th,…1738nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1302356https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1302356Sun, 19 May 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertA big month for anniversaries This month has been big for anniversaries around here - 9 couples have anniversaries in May! the Brills - 29th the Ringlings - 24th Mugos - 27th Pete and Jackie - 2nd James and Amy - 8th Zoerners will celebrate their 13th this week Bormans will celebrate their 19th this…2257nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1298970https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1298970Sun, 12 May 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel Gilbert1718nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1295530https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1295530Sun, 05 May 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertLove is.. the theme of countless songs and poems the mantra of numerous social agencies and movements. the motto of Hosanna Community Church - “where love ALWAYS comes first” the message of devotion between spouses - hopefully regularly and not only on the wedding day marks how parents care for and provide…1822nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1293331https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1293331Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:00:00 GMTJoel GilbertEscape room interesting and fun lots of math themes limited time i have done them a few times and even did one twice with groups of people. I didn’t escape either time. you keep doing problems and solving puzzles without knowing where the next clue will lead or how many more will be needed to escape.…2083no