College Wesleyan Church Sermons

Steve DeNeff:The big story of the Bible is of God’s relentless pursuit of the world, of his people and of his desire to live among us. But this God is a consuming fire (Ex 24:17; Is. 29:6; Heb 12:29). So how do we approach the God who lives in unapproachable light”? The way in begins … with Leviticus.

Steve DeNeff: According to Jesus, “love” is the measure of our spiritual growth. But how is the love of a Christian different from other loves? Here are 4 levels of love, from the lowest to the highest, from the most carnal to the most complete. And here’s what’s involved in moving from one level to the next. How “perfect” is your love for God and others?

Steve DeNeff: In Praise of BoredomMost of us hate to be bored and we go to great lengths to avoid it. But there are two kinds of boredom: the holy and the unholy, and one of them is good for you. Have you ever wondered what God might be up to in those seasons when nothing is happening, and how those seasons are crucial for building the muscle that will carry you into your better years?

Ethan Linder: Friend of God"I no longer call you servants; I call you friends." This sounds like a promotion; but is it always? Throughout Scripture, Abraham is a prototype of the "Friend of God." By peeking into his life, and the disciples' lives, we get a glimpse what it means to nourish, abide in, and live out this friendship. This sermon will explore the question: What does it really mean to be a friend of God... especially when life takes us places we wouldn't pick for ourselves?

Steve DeNeff: As we conclude our Ten Commandments series with the final commandment, “You shall not covet…" we're reminded that God isn't just concerned with our actions—ultimately he's after our hearts. What is possible when even our desires, our inclinations, are transformed?