https://sermons.logos.com/profile/455209https://files.logoscdn.com/v1/files/2702182/content.jpg?signature=NmM3dNsLgDbBm1KuSg7Q-luok-Y&e=.jpghttps://sermons.logos.com/profile/455209RSS for NodeTue, 16 Jun 2026 11:55:54 GMT60Jason HovdeSermons by Jason HovdeJason Hovdesermons@logos.comnohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1789727https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1789727Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:50:05 GMTJason HovdeIn many US States, including ours, there are laws about your right to defend yourself, your property, and others who are in danger from a criminal. These laws are usually called stand your ground laws or the castle doctrine. The castle doctrine states that if someone comes to your property intending…2122nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1785240https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1785240Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:47:34 GMTJason HovdePicture This Big Idea: See yourself as you are, not as you were MRI: We have a Motivation to undergo a Renovation so that we can bring Illumination to the world. How do you see yourself? Do you see yourself as a good person or a bad person? Do you see yourself as wealthy or poor? Do you see yourself…1676nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1780783https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1780783Sun, 31 May 2026 15:38:53 GMTJason HovdeRecap last week: Being careful to worship God’s way. 4 Characteristics of a place to worship God: A place where God is present A place where God’s people gather A place that is different from the world A place of ministry Today’s passage: the warning is reiterated and a new specific sin is articulated:…2137nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1779189https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1779189Sun, 24 May 2026 15:39:12 GMTJason HovdeToday we are going to talk about something the reformers call the “regulative Principle of Worship.” A very quick explanation of this is that Christians are not to worship God in any way that He himself has not prescribed. In other words, we are not to invent new ways to worship God and we are not use…1840nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1772313https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1772313Sun, 17 May 2026 15:59:24 GMTJason HovdeA lot of people love to follow preachers and teachers who will tell them that God’s favor is always on the believer. “He loves you no matter what. He loves you just the way you are! His love is unconditional!” You have likely heard something like this at some point. These phrases are heard all the time…1796nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1767681https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1767681Sun, 10 May 2026 15:54:56 GMTJason HovdeAmazed and Astonished The Power of God in us! Big idea: Christians empowered = communities impacted. An experience that begins a relationship An experience that strengthens a relationship An experience that renews a relationship Everyone has a story of something that happened that impacted a relationship.…2194nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1763003https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1763003Sun, 03 May 2026 15:57:00 GMTJason HovdeA Sense of Urgency In the Marine Corps, there is a phrase that is used to motivate Marines to be people of action , and to move with a purpose. I learned it while in boot camp, usually yelled by the drill instructor who seemed constantly frustrated at our lack of motivation and fire. It would go something…1877nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1758186https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1758186Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:43:48 GMTJason HovdeFull Assurance Big Idea: Because we can have confidence in the blood of Jesus, we can have full assurance of faith. Assurance of faith is lived out when we: Draw Near Hold Fast Consider one another A man was showing his little boy around the old church building, and they came to a plaque on the wall.…2170nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1753569https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1753569Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:17:15 GMTJason HovdeFull Assurance Big Idea: Because we can have confidence in the blood of Jesus, we can have full assurance of faith. Assurance of faith is lived out when we: Draw Near Hold Fast Consider one another A man was showing his little boy around the old church building, and they came to a plaque on the wall.…2175nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1748785https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1748785Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:59:12 GMTJason HovdeGuaranteed Delivery Having lived in small towns now for many years, we became increasingly reliant on online shopping. It has become so easy to order things, and so quick, with many items shipped the same day you ordered it and arriving within a few days, that when you are in a small town and some specialty…2875nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1743970https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1743970Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:47:49 GMTJason HovdeThere is a passage of scripture that is often used to draw the attention of people to Jesus Christ. In fact, there are Youtube channels where young men take this particular scripture and present it without telling people where it comes from, and asking them questions about it. They will ask people who…2323nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1738657https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1738657Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:44:10 GMTJason HovdeA Grand Entrance Jesus enters not as the king we want, but the Messiah we need. He is as He is, not always as we imagine Him He is as He was, not as we romanticism Him He is who He will be, are we ready? Matthew 21:1–11 ” Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives,…1547nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1734132https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1734132Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:51:57 GMTJason HovdeThe hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of the valley; it was full of bones. And he led me around among them, and behold, there were very many on the surface of the valley, and behold, they were very dry. And he said to me, “Son…1683nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1724620https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1724620Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:42:14 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: For those He loves, God is good and gracious Years ago, when I managed some retail stores, I learned something about the patience needed to train someone. People have very different learning curves, so when a new employee started, I realized that there were seasoned employees that I should…2051nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1719842https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1719842Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:43:51 GMTJason HovdeThe Heart of Moses, the heart of Jesus & the heart of the believer. Introduction: I believe that for devout Jews today, Moses is perhaps a much more esteemed person than he was even when was alive. For generations of the Jewish people, Moses has been highly regarded. He was a prophet and leader of the…1955nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1715002https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1715002Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:40:51 GMTJason HovdeThe Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.”…1894nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1710202https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1710202Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:46:04 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: Believers are to diligently recall and live the lessons God gives Deuteronomy: Recap: : Moses recounts Israel's journey from Mount Horeb (Sinai), including the appointment of tribal leaders to help judge the people, the sending of spies to scout the Promised Land, the people's rebellion and…99nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1705580https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1705580Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:48:12 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: Believers are to diligently recall and live the lessons God gives Deuteronomy: Recap: : Moses recounts Israel's journey from Mount Horeb (Sinai), including the appointment of tribal leaders to help judge the people, the sending of spies to scout the Promised Land, the people's rebellion and…2693nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1696928https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1696928Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:38:00 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: The church needs constant preparation for spiritual battles In this letter Peter has given the church may wanrings, instructions, and reminders. He wants to end by giving some final instructions. First, he addresses the attitudes of elders (leaders in the church), and the attitudes of the younger…2236nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1671135https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1671135Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:32:52 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: Suffering for Christ is a Blessing for the believer A repetitive theme: The Christian can expect suffering. Sometimes this suffering is normal suffering that all people are potentially exposed to. Some is specific to them being a Christian. The Bible repeats this theme again and again. So Peter…1614nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1652558https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1652558Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:42:20 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: God is to be glorified in the life of a believer Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the…2170nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1648042https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1648042Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:20:38 GMTJason HovdeSpiritual Battle: Ultimate winners & Ultimate Loser A look at Peter; we return to 1 Peter 4 next week As much of Acts is, today’s passage is a narrative passage. This passage tells us of a set of events. Narrative means that the author, Luke, has the primary goal in writing this passage of telling how…2147nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1642877https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1642877Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:48:01 GMTJason HovdeThe Evening of December 24th On the eve of our Christmas celebration, Jesus’ birthday, we light all of the candles of the Advent wreath. First we light the candle for HOPE because Jesus is our hope. Second, we light the candle for PEACE because Jesus is our hope and peace. Third, we light the candle…1021nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1639635https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1639635Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:41:08 GMTJason HovdeHumble Servant and Conquering King Welcome to Music Appreciation class, Christmas edition! During the past weeks of the advent season, it has been my intention to lift your spirits by announcing Christ as Savior, Christ as Sanctifier, and Christ as Coming King. In so doing, I have also attempted to share…1866nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1635310https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1635310Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:33:52 GMTJason HovdeLet It Be Christ our Healer 3 Factors Concerning Healing His Word on Healing His Willingness to Heal Our Faith to Receive Healing We look this morning at Christ our Healer. For those who have not been here, this is the third of a four week Christmas series. We are looking at the fourfold gospel, Christ…1999nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1630866https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1630866Sun, 07 Dec 2025 16:33:55 GMTJason HovdePaying Homage to the King Big idea: The Christian’s life is an ongoing preparation for King Jesus. Before we receive Christ, we are preparing for Him by seeking Him. After we receive Christ, we are preparing for Him by being sanctified. Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod…1551nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1622503https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1622503Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:42:18 GMTJason HovdeEncouragement & Warning Recap: 13-17 Big Idea: A Suffering Christian must be prepared to explain their hope. Normally doing good does not bring suffering Believers may sometimes suffer for righteousness During that suffering, the believer must maintain: A good conscience a good conversation Today: Big…2265nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1617894https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1617894Sun, 16 Nov 2025 16:33:41 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: A Suffering Christian must be prepared to explain their hope. Normally doing good does not bring suffering Believers may sometimes suffer for righteousness During that suffering, the believer must maintain: A good conscience a good conversation Last week: 1Pet3.8-12 Finally, all of you, have…1869nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1613360https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1613360Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:40:12 GMTJason Hovde“Oh that my words were written! Oh that they were inscribed in a book! Oh that with an iron pen and lead they were engraved in the rock forever! For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God,…2313nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1609022https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1609022Sun, 02 Nov 2025 16:48:56 GMTJason HovdeLast week’s Big Idea carries over to today: Big Idea: The World Works Better When Creation Submits to God’s Order Big Idea: Marriage Works Better When Creation Submits to God’s Order Last week: Subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution (even when they are evil, unless we are called upon…1876nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1604463https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1604463Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:49:56 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: The World Works Better When Creation Submits to God’s Order This is true even in a fallen world. God’s people are called to submit to the structures they are under. This is a precept that should be held highly. For those seeking to live a life worthy of their calling, part of our calling is…2389nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1599822https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1599822Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:43:58 GMTJason HovdeRecap Chapter 1: Peter writing to a church facing challenges such as persecution, so he urges them to stand strong. Jesus is our example. Believers are reminded of the rich inheritance awaiting them, so they have hope. The message throughout the letter is to trust in the Lord and live obediently to him,…2711nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1595314https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1595314Sun, 12 Oct 2025 15:50:08 GMTJason HovdeMessage 2: Set your hope Fully Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling…2545nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1590850https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1590850Sun, 05 Oct 2025 15:56:08 GMTJason HovdeThe oracle that Habakkuk the prophet saw. O Lord , how long shall I cry for help, and you will not hear? Or cry to you “Violence!” and you will not save? Why do you make me see iniquity, and why do you idly look at wrong? Destruction and violence are before me; strife and contention arise. So the law…2379nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1586186https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1586186Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:45:01 GMTJason HovdeHe who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord , “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his…2120nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1581751https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1581751Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:45:38 GMTJason HovdeHoliness, Sanctification, and Mission Behold, a day is coming for the Lord , when the spoil taken from you will be divided in your midst. For I will gather all the nations against Jerusalem to battle, and the city shall be taken and the houses plundered and the women raped. Half of the city shall go…2190nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1577109https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1577109Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:37:14 GMTJason HovdeRefined by Fire The Good News of a Murdered Man The news of a murder is almost always bad news, but: Big Idea: We have salvation because an innocent man died. The Good Shepherd takes the punishment for the bad The ones God loves He refines by fire The ones refined call His name Charlie Kirk: A faithful…2029nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1572719https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1572719Sun, 07 Sep 2025 15:47:30 GMTJason Hovde“See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil. If you obey the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you today, by loving the Lord your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his rules, then you shall live and multiply, and the Lord…1980nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1567787https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1567787Sun, 31 Aug 2025 15:40:25 GMTJason HovdeBiblical Leadership and Biblical Following Big Idea: Leaders must value their followers; Followers must value their leaders I want to talk for a moment about slavery. Do you know that slavery still exists today? Slavery and Human Trafficking is an industry in our world that is alive and well. Of course,…1817nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1563669https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1563669Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:42:04 GMTJason HovdeProphetic Perfect Big Idea: What God says He will do is as good as done. Questions to ask ourselves: Do we put idols over God? Do People say “God is with them” about us? Are we strong in the Lord and walk in His name? In my study for our passage, I was reminded of a somewhat uncommon grammatical term…1903nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1559194https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1559194Sun, 17 Aug 2025 15:40:51 GMTJason HovdeIt’s Still All About Jesus Big Idea: The greatest enemies of God have access to the greatest gift of God. God has grace towards His enemies Our window of opportunity is open - for now The promise is for all who receive Christ What if America’s greatest enemies were given citizenship? Suppose our nations…1738nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1551269https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1551269Sun, 03 Aug 2025 17:02:29 GMTJason HovdeWho Do You Say I Am? God proves His love for us in the gifts He gives He Gives Us His Image He Gives Us His Salvation He Gives Us Provision He Gives Us Proven Weapons He Gives Us Hope Westminster Catechism: Man’s Chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever. Glorify God, enjoy Him forever. Glorify…1965nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1546642https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1546642Sun, 27 Jul 2025 15:39:15 GMTJason HovdeBetter than Restored I’ve spoken before about our tendency to think nostalgically. A remembrance of the ‘good old days’. Some of us are nostalgic about good old days from before we were ever born. Maybe we see a movie or a TV show like Bonanza or The Waltons or Little House on the Prairie. We think that…2076nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1542504https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1542504Sun, 20 Jul 2025 15:42:49 GMTJason HovdeBasket Case Big Idea: A Holy People Must Be Rid of Wickedness (We can either get carried away with our wickedness, or let the Lord carry away our wickedness) Wickedness was our nature Wickedness can be contained Wickedness will be expelled Wicked! Wicked is a word that in some parts of the country means…2016nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1538259https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1538259Sun, 13 Jul 2025 15:43:51 GMTJason HovdeUndoing the Curse Big Idea: Our sin brings a curse from God, but there is One who breaks the curse. If you've ever read fairy tales or other fantasy literature or watched princess movies, then you are familiar with what we consider to be a curse and also with the striving to find a way to thwart the…1871nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1534164https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1534164Sun, 06 Jul 2025 15:49:14 GMTJason Hovde“Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad for her, all you who love her; rejoice with her in joy, all you who mourn over her; that you may nurse and be satisfied from her consoling breast; that you may drink deeply with delight from her glorious abundance.” For thus says the Lord : “Behold, I will extend…2206nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1530118https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1530118Sun, 29 Jun 2025 15:33:09 GMTJason HovdeWhat Who Grace Is Do you know who said the following? “When our Lord and Master, Jesus Christ, said "Repent", He called for the entire life of believers to be one of repentance.” Martin Luther’s 95 theses, that shook the world, began with this. All the other theses were dependent on it. All of his points…1875nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1525926https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1525926Sun, 22 Jun 2025 15:38:21 GMTJason HovdeThe Apple of God’s Eye Two Big Ideas: Don’t measure to see what God is limited to, He is not limited by our small visions We are to respond to our redemption by breaking free from our bondage And I lifted my eyes and saw, and behold, a man with a measuring line in his hand! Then I said, “Where are you…1933nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1521883https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1521883Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:34:04 GMTJason HovdeDoes not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice? On the heights beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand; beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud: “To you, O men, I call, and my cry is to the children of man. “The Lord possessed…1822nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1517815https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1517815Sun, 08 Jun 2025 15:38:03 GMTJason HovdeMerciful Man in the Myrtles Zechariah 1:7-17 I begin my preaching this morning with 3 verses from the New Testament. Yes, our study is from the Old Testament Prophet Zechariah, but as always, I desire that you see that all of scripture works together to teach us. And none of it ever contradicts each…1795nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1514062https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1514062Sun, 01 Jun 2025 16:43:18 GMTJason HovdeAnd a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” And when Paul had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. So, setting…1799nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1509579https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1509579Sun, 25 May 2025 15:41:55 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: Christians focus their energy on eternal things. Life does not consist in the abundance of possessions People tend to focus more on their earthly security than on eternal blessings We do not know how long we have in this life, so we are better off preparing for eternal life. Last week: We must…1739nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1505336https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1505336Sun, 18 May 2025 15:39:53 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: We must take seriously our need to honor God Acknowledging Christ is to be acknowledged by Him. Many sins can be forgiven, but one cannot The Holy Spirit empowers believers to speak boldly Last week: The leaven of the Pharisees: Hypocrisy. Big Idea: If we properly understand God, we will not…2150nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1501111https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1501111Sun, 11 May 2025 15:37:20 GMTJason HovdeNow there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. In those days she became ill and died, and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there,…1924nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1496926https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1496926Sun, 04 May 2025 15:44:45 GMTJason HovdeHelping Hannah Kings don’t just show up. Neither do heroes. When a leader comes into power, it didn’t just happen. When a hero comes to save the day just in the nick of time, it didn’t just happen. It may seem coincidence to us, but everything that happens has happened because God has ordained that it…1847nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1492654https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1492654Sun, 27 Apr 2025 15:39:45 GMTJason HovdeRecap: dead works External washing vs. Internal generosity Careful tithing vs. justice and love of God Recognition vs. facade Big Idea: Works bring only judgment to those who are spiritually dead Now Jesus turns from the Pharisees and the woes on them to the lawyers (those who claimed to know the law…2299nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1488408https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1488408Sun, 20 Apr 2025 15:46:45 GMTJason HovdeLies that kill and Truths that save What is so important about the Easter story? Why is the resurrection of Jesus so important? Why does it matter anyway? There are many people who don’t feel they need religion, or faith, or even contemplation about life & death. But I tell you this morning that it is…1939nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1487260https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1487260Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:41:32 GMTJason HovdeUndercover Unbeliever Suppose for a moment that a prophet came into our building. This is just a thought exercise, and the point is not whether there are still prophets today as in the Old Testament sense, but just to get you thinking about a response you would have. So let’s pretend for a moment that…1140nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1483726https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1483726Sun, 13 Apr 2025 15:47:30 GMTJason Hovde“If you give God the gifts He’s given you, He’ll give you Himself!” Genesis 22:1-19 Have you ever been around a baby or a toddler as they learn to communicate? Early on, before they can really speak through ideas, they make attempts to be part of the world around them. They want to be involved with their…1535nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1475085https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1475085Sun, 30 Mar 2025 15:44:04 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: Works bring only judgment to those who are spiritually dead Three things Jesus addresses: External washing vs. Internal generosity Careful tithing vs. justice and love of God Recognition vs. facade Introduction: The danger of pride in our works, status or otherwise outward persona, such as:…2014nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1470641https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1470641Sun, 23 Mar 2025 15:33:51 GMTJason HovdeA little girl was sitting in her first Good Friday service, and the epic story of the Crucifixion was beautifully read. She heard about Judas’ betrayal of Jesus. She heard about Peter’s denial. She listened to Pilate’s cross-examination of Jesus. She pictured the crown of thorns and felt the beating…1835nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1466368https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1466368Sun, 16 Mar 2025 15:45:55 GMTJason HovdeContext: 11:14. Jesus is accused of casting out demons by some and others, in verse 16, demand signs. Jesus knows these are insincere requests. He gives the parable of a strong man, and the unclean spirit that returns (representing mans attempts at morality) Then he says that the truly blessed will be…2368nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1461949https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1461949Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:50:06 GMTJason HovdeReadings:Lent is a 40-day period of penance, reflection, and fasting observed by many Christians, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending before Easter Sunday. It commemorates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert, and believers often use this time to prepare spiritually through prayer, self-denial,…2185nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1457571https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1457571Sun, 02 Mar 2025 16:51:42 GMTJason HovdeWhat is More Attractive than sitting at the feet of Jesus? We often hear phrases thrown around the church. Particularly in the modern church, many have adopted the philosophy of Christian life that says Jesus is Savior, and that Christianity is not about rules, its about relationship. Or we hear, it…2223nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1453318https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1453318Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:56:42 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: Unbelief leads to blasphemy. Healing was a staple of Jesus’ ministry Those who hated him could not explain away the miracles So they say vile things about him. Reading 14-28, but will not get through all of it this morning. Now he was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone…2615nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1448969https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1448969Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:37 GMTJason HovdeRecap: The Lord’s Prayer (Or Disciple’s Prayer) Priorities in our prayers: The Holiness of God A desire that he be exalted A prayer for his Kingdom to come For our daily bread For forgiveness: to be granted to us that we would forgive others (sin is a debt) That we be protected from temptations that…2548nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1444828https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1444828Sun, 09 Feb 2025 16:53:26 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: We should pray that we be protected from temptation. Recap: Jesus’ disciples ask him to teach them to pray. As John’s taught his disciples. He teaches them a simple prayer. Luke’s version is even shorter than Matthew’s. He was not commanding the prayer to be recited, but rather offered a template…2625nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1440475https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1440475Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:42:26 GMTJason HovdeWhat is more attractive than serving together? An argument against outsourcing in the church Our world over many decades now has become a world of outsourcing. When we hear that word, outsourcing, we may think of a company outsourcing their manufacturing to a country like China. Or a company may outsource…1739nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1436352https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1436352Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:39:53 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: Our forgiveness of others is evidence of our being forgiven The Lord’s Prayer (Or, the disciples prayer) Hallowed be your name: He is Holy, holy, holy. We must treat him with all reverence Your kingdom come: May there be continually increasing evidence of God’s kingdom impacting this world.…1923nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1432441https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1432441Sun, 19 Jan 2025 16:43:40 GMTJason HovdeThis morning we continue our look at the Lord’s Prayer, and we now are going to focus on the third verse of Luke 11 , “Give us each day our daily bread”. As we take a look at this, it may be a good reminder that we often complicate life. In our lack of contentment, we often are unhappy because we do…2434nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1428329https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1428329Sun, 12 Jan 2025 16:37:53 GMTJason HovdeWhen I was a brand new pastor, I was excited to attend the first prayer meeting with some of the people of the church. The prayer meeting was held at noon at a home, and some of those attending were on their lunch break, and others were retired. I came to the prayer meeting ready with some scripture…1952nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1424484https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1424484Sun, 05 Jan 2025 16:42:47 GMTJason HovdeWhat is more attractive than corporate worship? Religion defined The very word religion bothers some Christians. People like to say “Christianity is not a religion, it is a relationship”. Or even more directly, some Christians have made videos and written articles saying “I hate religion” Or “God hates…1749nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1420598https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1420598Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:31:02 GMTJason HovdeEnough is as Good as a Feast Greed vs. Thanks One of the movies that has been seen many times in our home is Mary Poppins. The “practically perfect” nanny has a lot of great lines in the movie, and on of my favorite lines is “Enough is as good as a feast”. In this simple statement, Mary Poppins is explaining…1501nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1417753https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1417753Tue, 24 Dec 2024 23:48:03 GMTJason HovdeMost of us love stories, and this is the most important story you will ever hear, but this story, if you want the happy ending, must be believed. This is the story of God and us. It is a story like many others, in that there are things to marvel at, things to be frightened of, and things to look forward…1196nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1416717https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1416717Sun, 22 Dec 2024 16:56:51 GMTJason HovdeA Call to Praise Those who know me well know how much I love Christmas Stories. I have books of these stories, and have read many of them for the masses. There are many of these stories I love, but there is one that must be my favorite. I think my first encounter with this story was an animated Mickey…1621nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1412748https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1412748Sun, 15 Dec 2024 16:28:41 GMTJason HovdeThe Call of Christmas: Joseph: A Call to Protect For Joseph, he was given a call to protect and a call of prompt obedience. As every husband and father is given charge to protect his family, Joseph had already made a commitment to protect Mary. I mentioned last week that for Mary and Joseph, their betrothal…1498nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1404771https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1404771Sun, 01 Dec 2024 16:32:38 GMTJason HovdeThe Call of Christmas Zechariah: A Call to Prepare If you were to read your Bible straight through, when you got to the end of the Old Testament, you may only have to turn a page or two to get to the New Testament. Some Bibles have a Page that simply says “New Testament”, some Bibles go straight from…1819nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1400805https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1400805Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:33:43 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: Don’t let your service to the Lord keep you from His Word Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much…2044nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1396915https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1396915Sun, 17 Nov 2024 17:43:01 GMTJason HovdeWhat are we to do with parables? What are we supposed to notice? What are we supposed to learn? Are the details important? Is the trivial important? Parables generally have one main point. While it is good to understand the historical and cultural context of the parables, we should avoid getting caught…2066nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1392181https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1392181Sun, 10 Nov 2024 16:43:13 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: The Kingdom is hidden from the proud and shown to the humble. Jesus is thankful for the hidden and the revealed He chooses who will receive the revelation We ought to be thankful for his revelation There are some things that are clear when you think about them simply, and more confusing when…2229nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1387785https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1387785Sun, 03 Nov 2024 16:57:53 GMTJason HovdeWhat is more attractive than God’s family? Those who are saved by grace through faith in Jesus are given a new family. Series: What is more attractive? Than God’s family Than corporate worship Than serving together Than learning at the feet of Jesus Than the gospel Therefore remember that at one time…2120nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1383312https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1383312Sun, 27 Oct 2024 15:49:53 GMTJason HovdeWhat is More Attractive Sermon Series (First Sundays) What is more attractive than God’s Family? Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— remember that you were at that time separated…2958nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1379318https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1379318Sun, 20 Oct 2024 15:42:23 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: The Real Reason for Celebration is our Salvation We should celebrate: Spiritual Wins Satan’s Loss Our Greatest Gain There is much to be excited about when we do Christian Ministry: Changed lives, growing families, spiritual growth and maturity. But these may not always be a constant thing.…2116nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1375638https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1375638Sun, 13 Oct 2024 15:56:49 GMTJason HovdeThose who rejected were never elected. The Westminster Confession of Faith: Edinburgh Edition (The Shorter Catechism) Q. 20. Did God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery? A. God having, out of his mere good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting life, did enter…2183nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1371861https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1371861Sun, 06 Oct 2024 16:16:46 GMTJason HovdeSinners in the hands of a Gracious God Jonathan Edwards: Sinners in the Hands of an angry God - totally appropriate, those who do not receive Christ will come under the judgment of an angry God Christians are sinners in the hands of a gracious God, who removed our guilt and condemnation but Jesus went…2236nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1368052https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1368052Sun, 29 Sep 2024 15:58:26 GMTJason HovdePyramid scheme: usually good for the one at the top, not so much for the ones on the bottom. In the kingdom of God, all who are of Christ are to be recruiting other workers. In this case, the workers at all levels receive the manifest blessings of the cross Big Idea: Gospel work is a partnership between…2260nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1364031https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1364031Sun, 22 Sep 2024 15:52:56 GMTJason HovdeThe Good News of Therefore We dive in today to a great chapter of scripture. Some of the great theologians throughout history, including Augustine and Luther, viewed Romans as the single most important book a Christian should learn. In it is contained the gospel, the bad news that we need a Savior and…2103nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1360089https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1360089Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:46:09 GMTJason HovdeStill Struggling Rom 7:14-25 Last Week: The Christian Life is a constant battle against sin: What not to do with this passage: Marginalize sin Accept defeat Lose Hope Go into Battle Alone May have been left thinking it is a burdensome struggle. There is tension here, Already/not yet, but for a true believer,…2452nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1356094https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1356094Sun, 08 Sep 2024 15:42:01 GMTJason HovdeThe Struggle Romans 7:7-25 Big Idea: The Christian life is a constant battle against sin. What not to do with this passage: Marginalize Sin Accept defeat Lose Hope Go into Battle alone In the beginning of Romans Chapter 7, Paul talks of how Christians are free from the law. We have died to Christ, and…2016nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1352396https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1352396Sun, 01 Sep 2024 15:49:55 GMTJason HovdeDepression is something that many people deal with at different times of life. There are many factors in depression. Physical health is related. Studies show that diet can impact depression and other mental or emotional health concerns. Sometimes depression comes with an explanation. The person may be…2395nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1348865https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1348865Sun, 25 Aug 2024 15:56:48 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: Doing our mission for Jesus well requires an understanding of his heart for service 2 Parts of this sermon: How to deal with those who reject the gospel (51-56) How to understand the urgency of the mission (57-62) Intro: How we need to balance truths Truth: People who reject God are subject…2030nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1345345https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1345345Sun, 18 Aug 2024 15:58:39 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: Those priveleged to be given faith must remain humble Subtitle: Our need for humility in Christ. Recap: Last week: Jesus tells them that suffering is coming. “Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.” But they did not understand this…2304nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1341784https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1341784Sun, 11 Aug 2024 15:54:02 GMTJason HovdeJesus’ disciples seemed bewildered at his arrest and death. but he had clearly told them what was going to happen. They did not understand it at the time, because it was concealed from them. Big Idea: Believers who partake in the humiliation of Christ will also partake in the triumphant victory of Christ…1905nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1338424https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1338424Sun, 04 Aug 2024 16:03:50 GMTJason HovdeThe Pursuit of Holiness Introduction: At Bible College, freshmen were required to take a class called Christianity and Culture. In this fascinating class, one is forced to think about how the Christian should interact within their culture. Through study, discussion and debate, we had to wrestle with…2074nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1334971https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1334971Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:42:56 GMTJason HovdeJesus commands us to have faith, and he gives faith to those he loves. The mountaintop experience is followed by service The physical and the spiritual are often connected The faith of the congregation impacts the kingdom impact Luke 9:37–43 (ESV) On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain,…2143nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1331662https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1331662Sun, 21 Jul 2024 15:47:08 GMTJason HovdeThe Transfiguration People who have seen the glory of God, or glimpses of it: Moses, Isaiah, Elijah, Abraham, the shepherds In today’s passage, Peter, John and James get to see Jesus in a different way than anyone else saw him at that time. But we can look forward to seeing him in his glory if we are…2347nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1328297https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1328297Sun, 14 Jul 2024 15:40:50 GMTJason HovdeWhat would you be willing to die for? Hyperbole and literally People have said: Hyperbole: 1. Food and Drink : • “That chocolate cake is to die for.” • “This coffee is to die for.” • “Her homemade lasagna is to die for.” 2. Fashion and Style : • “Those shoes are to die for.” • “That designer dress is…2186nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1324817https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1324817Sun, 07 Jul 2024 15:41:38 GMTJason HovdeFor Marriage Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” So God created man in his own image,…1753nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1321613https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1321613Sun, 30 Jun 2024 15:50:51 GMTJason HovdeBig Idea: God’s great gift to the elect is the faith he gives to believe in the Christ. When it comes to Jesus, what you believe matters Recap: Chapter 9 thus far: Jesus sent out the twelve, and they preached and healed everywhere Herod is perplexed by Jesus. Some said he was John raised from the dead,…1849nohttps://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1318295https://sermons.logos.com/sermons/1318295Sun, 23 Jun 2024 15:44:38 GMTJason HovdeBig idea: Jesus Christ has the power to create He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.…1507no