Recorded Sermons

Insights from a Donkey

Have you every wondered why Jesus chose to ride a donkey when he rode into Jerusalem on that first Palm Sunday? Why didn’t He ride a war horse or some other more valiant animal?
Zechariah 9:9, an Old Testament of the Bible written around 520 B.C., contains a prediction that the coming King of Israel would ride into the city of Jerusalem on a donkey. But what other reasons could there be for Jesus to enter into the city in that manner?
On Palm Sunday, we turn our attention to Matthew 21:1-11, as we discover some insights from a donkey and why they are important to us even today.
We meet at 9:30 am. at 740 N. 129th Street along the West Dodge corridor in Omaha, Nebraska. If you are uncomfortable in attending in person, check out our Facebook page, SpiritOfFaithOmaha, or our YouTube channel. Come grow with us as we seek to share the joy of knowing Jesus Christ.
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God’s Gifts

God gives good gifts. He provides the gift of salvation, the gift of forgiveness, and gift of His presence just to name a few.
God’s gifts make us stronger in our faith, more secure in our future, and more settled in our convictions.
Even trials and tests are a blessing because they produce in us the strength to stand firm in our faith.
This coming Sunday, we will look at James 1:16-18, discovering how to identify when gift comes from God. Learn more

Accept Unconditionally

God said, “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God” (Romans 15:7 – NIV).

What does it mean to accept one another and how did Jesus accept us? Romans 5:8 tells us, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

When we accept others, it doesn’t mean that we condone or agree with everything they do and say. We overlook differing tastes, differing interests as we stand united in our faith in Jesus.
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Winning the Battle with Temptation

Temptations . . . we all struggle with them and often succumb to them, wishing later that we had chosen better.
Dealing with a temptation is like dealing with a dinosaur. If you want to win, get while it is small. Address the temptation while it is simply a thought that has not yet resulted in a direct action.
Winning the battle with temptation is possible.
We would like to invite you to join us this coming Sunday as we look into James 1:13-15, as we discover what God has to say about temptation.
We meet at 9:30 am. at 740 N. 129th Street along the West Dodge corridor in Omaha, Nebraska. If you are uncomfortable in attending in person, check out our Facebook page, SpiritOfFaithOmaha, or our YouTube channel. Come grow with us as we seek to share the joy of knowing Jesus Christ.
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A Race with a Reward

Not all races come with a reward. For many races the primary reward is to be able to simply say that you “won!”
You beat out the competition.
The Bible describes this life as a race, but this “race” comes with a reward. In James 1:12, that reword is called “the crown of life.” It’s promised by God to be given to all “who love Him.”
But what exactly is that crown of life?
We would like to invite you to join us this coming Sunday as we look into James 1:12, discovering to what this crown refers along with how we receive the reward.
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Passing the Test

Graduation is a mark of completion. From whatever you are graduating from, it indicates that you have the passed the test and are ready for what’s coming next.
As long you are living, you continue to face tests of various kinds. Some are easy and others are difficult at best.
Most of life’s tests are not written down and graded. Maturity is needed to continue to move forward.
God’s Word helps prepare us for the tests of life. It provides answers to some of the tests and insights for overcoming all of the tests.
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Walking in Wisdom

Do you struggle, wondering what is the best answer, the best approach, the best way to handle the challenges that come with living life?
The Bible gives an incredible promise in James 1:5, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”
Woah . . . what an awesome promise. We ask and God promises to answer. Who could pass up an opportunity like that.
Do you need wisdom and insight? It all begins by our simple asking God in faith to provide an answer.
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Triumphing Over Trials

How do you introduce yourself? How do others introduce themselves to you?
Often, we introduce ourselves by our occupations, by your background, by relationships for some other appropriate response that seeks to create a connection between you and the person with whom you are speaking.
But what if all you had to give was your first name, and the other person knew who you were and the importance you have simply by a first name.
Such was the way that James, the biblical writer of book of James introduced himself, simply saying, “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Join us as we look at the opening verse to the book of James as we discover the great significance of so few words of introduction.
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A Significant Servant

How do you introduce yourself? How do others introduce themselves to you?
Often, we introduce ourselves by our occupations, by your background, by relationships for some other appropriate response that seeks to create a connection between you and the person with whom you are speaking.
But what if all you had to give was your first name, and the other person knew who you were and the importance you have simply by a first name.
Such was the way that James, the biblical writer of book of James introduced himself, simply saying, “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Join us as we look at the opening verse to the book of James as we discover the great significance of so few words of introduction.
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Discipleship: I will follow You

Not everyone can be a leader. A true leader has followers.
If you believe you are a leader, and you don’t have anyone following you, you might just be out for a walk.
Multitudes followed Jesus while He was living on this earth, and multitudes upon multitudes have followed Him and continue to follow Him.
When He invited people to follow Him, most did, but some refused, fearing the cost was too great.
We invite you to join us this coming Sunday as we look at some seminal teachings from the Bible on the importance of following Jesus. We will seek to explain some challenging passages and then see what it means to follow.
You can join us onsite at 9:30 am. We meet at 740 N. 129th Street along the West Dodge corridor in Omaha, Nebraska. If you uncomfortable in attending in person, check out our Facebook page, SpiritOfFaithOmaha, or our YouTube channel. Come grow with us as we seek to share the joy of knowing Jesus Christ.
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