Littleton Church

Sermon Title: From Walls to Dwelling PlaceScripture: Ephesians 2:19-22; Galatians 3:26-28Series Idea: In Christ, God takes what was broken and builds it into a dwelling place for His own presence. …in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.Bottom Line: Jesus makes us one.

Series: Nehemiah: Built For ThisSermon Title: Turn back to God… and God, remember us!Scripture: Nehemiah 13Series Idea: God finishes what He starts.

Series: Nehemiah: Built For ThisSermon Title: The Wall is Finished, So Now What? Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43Series Idea: God finishes what He starts.

Series: Running With PerseveranceSermon Title: Do Not Harden Your HeartsScripture: Hebrews 3:7-19, 4:11-13; Numbers 14:1-10Bottom Line: Encourage one another every day!

Series: Nehemiah: Built For ThisSermon Title: The People Were CommendedScripture: Nehemiah 11Series Idea: God finishes what He starts.Bottom Line: God's mission requires willing sacrifice and He notices every person who gives what it costs them.

Series: Nehemiah: Built For ThisSermon Title: CommitScripture: Nehemiah 10Series Idea: God finishes what He starts.Guest Speaker: Tony Brizendine 

Series: Nehemiah: Built For ThisSermon Title: Stand and ConfessScripture: Nehemiah 9Series Idea: God finishes what He starts.Bottom Line: You cannot move forward without confession and repentance.

Series: Nehemiah: Built for ThisSermon Title: When the Word HitsScripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12Series Idea: God finishes what he startsBottom Line: Be filled with the Word of God and the joy of the Lord.

Series: Nehemiah: Built For ThisSermon Title: Who’s in the City?Scripture: Nehemiah 7Series Idea: God finishes what He starts.Bottom Line: God cares about this community.

Series: Nehemiah: Built For ThisSermon Title: Stay on the WallScripture: Nehemiah 6:1–19Series Idea: God finishes what He starts.Bottom Line: When you are on mission, the enemy works hardest to pull you away.

Series: Nehemiah: Built For ThisSermon Title: Danger From WithinScripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 2:1-8; 1 John 4:19Series Idea: God finishes what He starts.Bottom Line: The greatest threat to God's work is not the enemy outside, it is injustice inside.

Series: Nehemiah: Built For ThisSermon Title: Strapped and StrengthenedScripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23Series Idea: God finishes what He starts.Bottom Line: God is greater.

Series: Nehemiah: Built For ThisSermon Title: Build Where You StandScripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32Series Idea: God finishes what He starts.Bottom Line: God's work gets done when people are faithful to do their part.

Series: Nehemiah: Built For ThisSermon Title: Rise Up and BuildScripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20; John 1:9-13Sermon Idea: God finishes what He starts.Bottom Line: A God given vision overcomes any opposition.

Living Beneath God's Best

Series: Nehemiah: Built For ThisSermon Title: When God Opens a Door, Walk Through ItScripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10; Romans 8:26-27; Proverbs 21:1Series Idea: God finishes what He starts.Bottom Line: Prayer and courage are partners

Series: Nehemiah: Built For ThisSermon Title: Burden Before BlueprintScripture: Nehemiah 1:1–11 (NIV)Series Idea: God finishes what He starts.Bottom Line: God moves through broken hearts before He movesthrough busy hands.

Series: The Way to the Cross Sermon Title: Risen And Sending Scripture: Luke 24:1–12; Luke 24:36–49 Series Idea: Jesus did not drift to the cross; He chose it, eyes forward and heart settled, because love and mission gave Him a powerful why. Jesus’ mission is seeking saving the lost and we join with him in that mission. Bottom Line: Jesus sends his disciples with their witness and the promise of the Spirit’s power. 

Series: The Way to the CrossSermon Title: Here Comes the KingScripture: Luke 19:28–44; Luke 23:44–49; Zechariah 9:9; Luke 9:23; Hebrews 10:19–20Series Idea: Jesus did not drift to the cross; He chose it, eyes forward and heart settled, because love and mission gave Him a powerful why. Jesus’ mission is seeking saving the lost and we join with him in that mission.Bottom Line: Jesus’ darkest hour becomes our new day.

Series: The Way to the CrossSermon Title: All She HadScripture: Luke 21:1-4; Luke 20:45–47; Luke 9:23; 2 Corinthians 8:9Series Idea: Jesus did not drift to the cross; He chose it, eyes forward and heart settled, because love and mission gave Him a powerful why. Jesus’ mission is seeking saving the lost and we join with him in that mission.Bottom Line: Following Jesus all the way to the cross costs everything.

Series: The Way to the CrossSermon Title: The Cup of the KingScripture: Luke 22:14-20Series Idea: Jesus did not drift to the cross; He chose it, eyes forward and heart settled, because love and mission gave Him a powerful why. Jesus’ mission is seeking saving the lost and we join with him in that mission.Bottom Line: The table of for you.

Series: The Way to the CrossSermon Title: Clean HouseScripture: Luke 19:45-48Series Idea: Jesus did not drift to the cross; He chose it, eyes forward and heart settled, because love and mission gave Him a powerful why. Jesus’ mission is seeking saving the lost and we join with him in that mission.Bottom Line: Jesus cleans house for us to live mission.

Series: The Way to the CrossSermon Title: To Seek and to SaveScripture: Luke 19:1–10Series Idea: Jesus did not drift to the cross; He chose it, eyes forwardand heart settled, because love and mission gave Him a powerfulwhy. Jesus’ mission is seeking saving the lost and we join with him inthat mission.Bottom Line: Found people join Jesus to find people.

Series: The Way to the CrossSermon Title: He Set His FaceScripture: Luke 9:51,18:31-33; John 14:30-31; John 15:13; Hebrews 12:2; Luke 19:10; Luke 9:23Series Idea: Jesus did not drift to the cross; He chose it, eyes forward and heart settled, because love and mission gave Him a powerful why. Since Jesus set His face for us, disciples set their lives for Him.Bottom Line: Jesus set His face, so we set our lives on His mission.

Series: Jesus Every DaySermon: First the Kingdom, Then Everything ElseScripture: Matthew 6:25-34Bottom Line: Jesus every day means putting the kingdom first and trusting the Father with everything else.

Series: Jesus Every DaySermon: Take HeartScripture: John 16:33; Psalm 13:1-4Bottom Line: In a world full of trouble, Jesus has already overcome it.

Series: Jesus Every DaySermon: Sent Every DayScripture: John 17:13-19Bottom Line: Live sent every day.

Series: Jesus Every DaySermon: Christ Living in MeScripture: Galatians 2:20Bottom Line: Jesus every day is not you trying harder for Christ, but Christ living His life in you.

Series: Jesus Every DaySermon: Taking the LsScripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-11

Series: Jesus Every DaySermon: Everyday ConversationsScripture: John 4:1-7; Luke 24:13-17Bottom Line: Hospitality opens hearts. Questions open conversations. God opens lives.

Series: Jesus Every DaySermon: All Things NewScripture: Isaiah 43:16-19; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Revelation 21:5Bottom Line: Welcome in the new thing Jesus is doing.

Sermon Title: Jesus Every DayScripture: Luke 5:27-32; Mark 1:35

Series: Joyful ExpectationSermon Title: Seeing with FaithScripture: John 8:12Bottom Line: In darkness, faith is the lens that helps us see the light of Christ.

Series: Joyful ExpectationSermon Title: The Presence: Emmanuel ArrivesScripture: Luke 2:1-21; John 1:1-14; Titus 2:11-14Sermon Idea & Bottom Line: God doesn't just send help, He comes Himself

Series: Joyful ExpectationSermon Title: The Proclamation: Joy Breaking ThroughScripture: Luke 1:46-56; Philippians 4:4-7; Isaiah 12:2-3; Psalm 16:11Sermon Idea & Bottom Line: God's joy erupts in the most unexpected places

Series: Joyful ExpectationSermon Title: The Preparation: Making RoomScripture: Isaiah 40:3-5; Luke 1:5-25; Luke 1:39-45Sermon Idea: God prepares hearts before He fills themSermon Bottom Line: Preparation is not about being ready. It's about being willing.

Series: Joyful ExpectationSermon Title: The Promise: Longing AwakenedScripture: Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 9:2, 6-7; Isaiah 7:14; Micah 5:2; Romans 8:18-25Sermon Idea: Hope begins in darkness, and our waiting today is part of God's ancient story of faithfulness.Sermon Bottom Line: God’s promises are worth the wait.

Series: The Gifts of the Holy SpiritSermon Title: Good and FaithfulScripture: Matthew 25:14-30; 1 Peter 4:10-11; Romans 12:6-8Sermon Idea: God calls us to be faithful stewards who activelyuse and multiply our spiritual gifts, knowing that we will give anaccount not for our success, but for our faithfulness.Sermon Bottom Line: Our gifts multiply when we are faithful to usethem, not when we bury them.

Series: The Gifts of the Holy SpiritSermon Title: Gifts that Build UpScripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Series: The Gifts of the Holy SpiritSermon Title: The Most Excellent WayScripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31, 13:1-13 Sermon Idea: Everything is better wrapped in love. Sermon Bottom Line: Love is the wrapper that makes everything we do matter.

Series: The Gifts of the Holy SpiritSermon Title: One Suffers, All Suffer. One Honored, All RejoiceScripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21-31Sermon Idea: God built the church to feel pain and joy together, nobody is supposed to go it alone.Sermon Bottom Line: When one part of the church hurts, we all hurt. When one part is lifted up, we all celebrate. That's how God designed us to live together.

Series: The Gifts of the Holy SpiritSermon Title: You Belong HereScripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-20Sermon Idea: God designed you uniquely and placed you intentionally in His body. You don’t have to compare yourself or question your value, you belong.Sermon Bottom Line: God placed you here on purpose.

Series: The Gifts of the Holy SpiritSermon Title: One Body, Many PartsScripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11Sermon Idea: God gives every believer spiritual gifts through the Holy Spirit, not for our glory, but for the unity and growth of the church.Sermon Bottom Line: Your gifts aren’t about you, they’re about serving others and pointing people to Jesus.

Series: The Fruit of the Holy SpiritSermon Title: Keep Pouring: The Miracle Keeps GoingScripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7 (NIV)Series Idea: The Fruit of the Spirit is the evidence that Christ is alive and active in us, guiding our steps, empowering our witness, and sending us out, in the power of the Trinity, for the life and mission to which we are called.Series Bottom Line: Living by the Spirit produces visible fruit, marks us as followers of Jesus, and sends us into the world as God’s missionaries.Sermon Bottom Line: The miracle keeps going as long as we keep bringing what’s empty.

Series: The Fruit of the Holy SpiritSermon Title: Christlikeness: The Work Beneath the Surface.Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23; John 14:15-17; John 15:1-8; Ezekiel 36:25-27Series Idea: The Fruit of the Spirit is the evidence that Christ is alive and active in us, guiding our steps, empowering our witness, and sending us out, in the power of the Trinity, for the life and mission to which we are called.Series Bottom Line: Living by the Spirit produces visible fruit, marks us as followers of Jesus, and sends us into the world as God’s missionaries.Sermon Bottom Line: Christlikeness is letting the Holy Spirit do His best work under the surface.

Series: The Fruit of the Holy SpiritSermon Title: God’s First MissionaryScripture: Galatians 5:22-25; Acts 1:8; Acts 13:2-4 Series Idea: The Fruit of the Spirit is the evidence that Christ is alive and active in us, guiding our steps, empowering our witness, and sending us out, in the power of the Trinity, for the life and mission to which we are called.Series Bottom Line: Living by the Spirit produces visible fruit, marks us as followers of Jesus, and sends us into the world as God’s missionaries. Sermon Idea: The Holy Spirit empowers and sends God’s people, beginning with the church’s first steps, continuing through us today.Sermon Bottom Line: The Spirit sends us to be fruit-bearers to the world, God’s mission started with the Spirit and continues in us.

Series: The Fruit of the Holy SpiritSermon Title: Fruit on Display: Lives Changed by the Holy SpiritScripture: Galatians 5:22-23; Acts 4:32-37 Series Idea: The Fruit of the Spirit is the evidence that Christ is alive and active in us, guiding our steps, empowering our witness, and sending us out, in the power of the Trinity, for the life and mission to which we are called.Series Bottom Line: Living by the Spirit produces visible fruit, marks us as followers of Jesus, and sends us into the world as God’s missionaries.Sermon Idea: Lives transformed by the Spirit show what fruit looks like in everyday action.Sermon Bottom Line: Say yes to the Spirit and your life becomes fruit on display for God’s glory.

Series: The Fruit of the Holy SpiritSermon Title: Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control: Strength Under ControlScripture: Galatians 5:22-23; Matthew 11:28-30; Titus 2:11-12; 2 Timothy 2:11-13; Series Idea: The Fruit of the Spirit is the evidence that Christ is alive and active in us, guiding our steps, empowering our witness, and sending us out, in the power of the Trinity, for the life and mission to which we are called. Series Bottom Line: Living by the Spirit produces visible fruit, marks us as followers of Jesus, and sends us into the world as God’s missionaries. Sermon Idea: The Spirit develops faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in believers, demonstrating strength submitted to God’s will. Sermon Bottom Line: Real, lasting strength comes from the Spirit.

Series: The Fruit of the Holy SpiritSermon Title: Patience, Kindness, Goodness: Grace in ActionScripture: Galatians 5:22-23; Colossians 3:12-14Series Idea: The Fruit of the Spirit is the evidence that Christ is alive and active in us, guiding our steps, empowering our witness, and sending us out, in the power of the Trinity, for the life and mission to which we are called.Series Bottom Line: Living by the Spirit produces visible fruit, marks us as followers of Jesus, and sends us into the world as God’s missionaries.Sermon Idea: God’s Spirit equips us to be patient, kind, and good to others, grace in action, even when people test us.Sermon Bottom Line: When the Spirit is leading, grace becomes our reflex.

Series: The Fruit of the Holy Spirit Sermon Title: Joy and Peace: The Heart’s Revolution Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25; Philippians 4:4-7, John 16:33 Series Idea: The Fruit of the Spirit is the evidence that Christ is alive and active in us, guiding our steps, empowering our witness, and sending us out, in the power of the Trinity, for the life and mission to which we are called.Series Bottom Line: Living by the Spirit produces visible fruit, marks us as followers of Jesus, and sends us into the world as God’s missionaries. Sermon Idea: The Spirit brings deep joy and peace, even in trials, marking our lives with hope beyond circumstances.Sermon Bottom Line: True joy and peace begin with Christ and flow through us by the Spirit, even when life doesn’t cooperate.