Pastor Rob McIlwaine
True Satisfaction
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (Apr 14 2013)
Solomon teaches how to find meaning in life. 1. Enjoy a God-centered life, avoid sin, and be aware of the future judgment. 2. Remember your Creator and redeem the time. 3. Fear God and obey Him.
How to Have Joy
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (Feb 10 2013)
Happiness comes and goes, but joy remains. Joy comes when we put our trust in God, when we make God our Lord, when we fellowship with the saints, when we follow the counsel of God, and when we know the hope of eternal life.
A Prayer for Proper Pedagogy
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (Dec 30 2012)
May this psalmist’s prayer be our prayer. May we too cry, “God, teach me!” Let us pray for spiritual instruction from the Master Teacher in the master subject to gain spiritual insight, spiritual guidance, to have spiritual hearts and eyes that God would revive us to live a more righteous life.
Who Are We?
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (Jun 24 2012)
The Christian must know who he is so that he can live in light of who he is and be victorious in the Christian life. We are living stones, a people of God, and strangers and pilgrims.
A Terrific Tandem
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (May 6 2012)
In James chapter 4 verses 7-10, James gives 10 commands. The first and last of the commands are the bookends. The first is submit to God and the last is humble yourself.
From Doctrine to Doxology
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (Jan 22 2012)
After laying out the glories of the doctrine of salvation, Paul breaks out in praise to describe the greatness of God’s wisdom, the grandeur of His judgments, the graciousness of His ways, and the glory of His power.
When Losing Is Not an Option
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (Jan 1 2012)
The believer has victory to overcome the world through Jesus Christ. The characteristics of the victor are he believes, he loves, he obeys, and he overcomes.
CELESTIAL AND TERRESTRIAL PRAISE
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (Aug 7 2011)
Everything and everyone in heaven and on earth should praise the LORD.
Praise and Trust
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (May 29 2011)
Who do you trust and what do you trust.? The psalmist shows that there is no hope in man, but there is with God.
What Will You Do with Jesus?
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (Dec 26 2010)
After the birth of Jesus there were a number of responses to the Christ. There was hostility vs faith and indifference vs worship. What will you do with Jesus now that Christmas is over?
Bragging Rights
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (Nov 28 2010)
Judah had become a proud and arrogant nation who lived according to their desires as opposed to living God's way. In the third of fourteen messages, Jeremiah preached that they not glory in self but in God.
Not Ashamed
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (Oct 10 2010)
Paul's statements in Romans 1 should be statements that every believer can make. He said, I am a servant of Jesus Christ, I am separated unto the gospel, I am debtor, I am ready to preach, and I am not ashamed. Paul was not ashamed of the gospel of Christ because it is the power of God, it brings salvation, and it reveals the righteousness of God.
Ministry Motivators Part 2 - Compelled
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (Aug 29 2010)
Paul lived his life with one passion and goal - to glorify God by promoting the cause of Christ and the gospel. In II Corinthians 5:14-15, he tells us that what keeps him passionate about that is the constraining love of Christ.
Ministry Motivators Part 1
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (Aug 29 2010)
In his second letter to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul defends his ministry and character that had come under attack from false teachers and critics. In chapter 5, he explains the motivations of his ministry. These should also be the motivations for all of Gods servants.
Spiritual Prosperity in a Pagan Culture
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (Aug 1 2010)
How to survive spiritually in a pagan culture
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - PART 2
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (Feb 28 2010)
This message gives biblical answers to the question why do bad things happen to good people.
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (Feb 28 2010)
This sermon looks at the life of Job to determine why bad things happen to good people.
How to Walk
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (Dec 27 2009)
This message looks at the life of Enoch as an example of how to walk with God and have his approval.
The Need for Proper Worship
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (Jul 12 2009)
Worship is essential in the Christian's life, but do we really understand what worship is? This sermon defines true worship so that the believer can determine if he is worshiping God fully and completely.
Surprising Statements For Happiness.
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (Mar 22 2009)
The "surprising" statements of blessing found in the beatitudes underline the difference between human values and God's; and they call us to view life, happiness, and success God's way.
Lost and Found
by Pastor Rob McIlwaine (Feb 15 2009)
Spiritual losses resulting from unconfessed sin and how to get them back.