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Sermons from South Durham Church, Durham, NC
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3 - "Promise Kept" - Acts 2:1-47 - Aaron Mattern
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2 - "Waiting with Prayerful Expectation" - Acts 1:12-26 - Aaron Mattern
Sermon Series The Book of Acts
3 - "Promise Kept" - Acts 2:1-47 - Aaron Mattern
2 - "Waiting with Prayerful Expectation" - Acts 1:12-26 - Aaron Mattern
1 - "Jesus' Mission Continues..." - Acts 1:1-11 - Aaron Mattern
Sermon Series The Lord’s Prayer
6 - "Lead us Not into Temptation, Deliver us from Evil" - Matthew 6:9-13 - Tim Griffin
5 - "Forgive us our Debts, As we have Forgiven our Debtors" - Matthew 6:9-13 - Andy Bragg
4 - "Give us this Day our Daily Bread" - Matthew 6:9-13 - Tim Griffin
3 - "Your Kingdom Come, Your Will be Done" - Matthew 6:9-13 - Tim Griffin
2 - "Hallowed be Your Name" - Matthew 6:9-13 - Aaron Mattern
1 - "Our Father in Heaven" - Matthew 6:5-15 - Tim Griffin
Sermon Series Letter to Philemon
"A Christ-Like Example" - Philemon 1:17-25 - Aaron Mattern
"A Gracious Appeal" - Philemon 1:8-16 - Aaron Mattern
"Greet, See, Pray" - Philemon 1:1-7 - Aaron Mattern
Sermon Series Praying with the Psalms
"Knowing Jesus through the Psalms: Lessons from Hebrews - Psalms 2 - Gene Urrutia
"Knowing Jesus through the Psalms: Lessons from Hebrews - Psalms 2 - Gene Urrutia
10 - "Worship with a Warning" - Psalms 95 - Tim Griffin
9 - "The Lord, My Portion" - Psalms 16 - Tim Griffin
8 - "Praise... for the Way & the Rescue" - Psalms 9 - Tim Griffin
7 - "Perspective... beyond My World" - Psalms 8 - Tim Griffin
6 - "Deliverance... from My Refuge" - Psalms 7 - Tim Griffin
5 - "Struggle... in my Grief" - Psalms 6 - Tim Griffin
4 - "Calling Out... in the Morning" - Psalms 5 - Tim Griffin
3 - "Wrestling... in the Night" - Psalms 4 - Tim Griffin
2 - "Opposition... from My Own" - Psalm 3 - Tim Griffin
1 - "Prologue to Prayer: REST" - Psalm 1 - 2 - Tim Griffin
Sermon Series in Matthew
13 - "Jesus' Resurrection: Eternal Life in the Son of God" - Matthew 28:1-10 - Tim Griffin
12 - "Jesus' Triumphal Entry: Passion of the Son of God" - Matthew 21:1-11 - Tim Griffin
11 - "Kingdom Leadership: Serving Like the Son of God" - Matthew 20:20-28 - Tim Griffin
10 - "Jesus & The Rich Young Man: True Treasure in the Son of God" Matthew - 19:16-30 - Tim Griffin
9 - "The Unforgiving Servant: Forgiven & Forgiving through the Son of God" Matthew - 18:21-35 - Tim Griffin
8 - "Jesus’ Divine Mission" - Matthew 17:1-13 - Raphael Yon
7 - "Peter's Confession: Consecration to the Son of God" - Matthew 16:13-19 - Tim Griffin
6 - "Jesus Walks on Water: 'Seeing' the Son of God" - Matthew 14:22-33 - Tim Griffin
5 - "Jesus' Parables: Hidden Treasure & Costly Pearls" - Matthew 13:44-46 - Tim Griffin
4 - "Come to Me: Rest in the Son of God" - Matthew 11:25-30 - Tim Griffin
3 - "Costly Harvest: Mission with the Son of God" - Matthew 9:35-38 - Tim Griffin
2 - "Jesus Calms the Sea: The Curse Rolled Back by the Son of God" - Matthew 8:23-27 - Tim Griffin
1 - "Jesus' Temptation: Proving of the Son of God" - Matthew 4:1-11 - Tim Griffin
“Advent 2023” Sermon Series
"First Love" - 1 John 4:7-12 - Tim Griffin
"Joy" - Luke 2:8-11 - Andy Bragg
"Peace" - Ephesians 2:11-19 - Tim Griffin
Past Sermons
"Alive to the Living God" - Psalm 115 - Donnie Pulliiam
"Worship in Spirit & Truth" - John 4:21-24 - Aaron Mattern
“Foundations of Our Faith” Sermon Series
"Blessings of the Creed" - John 3:16-18 - Tim Griffin
"The Church of Jesus Christ" - 1 Peter 2:4-9 - Andy Bragg
"I Believe in the Holy Spirit" - John 16:4b-15 - Tim Griffin
“He Shall Come” - John 5:25-29 - Tim Griffin
"He Ascended - Reigning & Representing" - Acts 1:1-11 - Tim Griffin
"Christ, Dead but not Deserted" - 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 - Tim Griffin
"Suffered...Crucified, Died, and was Buried." - Isaiah 52:13-53 - Tim Griffin
"Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ" - Luke 1:31-35 - Andy Bragg
"I Believe in God..." - Isaiah 40:21-31 - Tim Griffin
Guest Preachers
"The True Source of Our Joy" - Psalm 32 - Alvaro Rivera
"The Parable of the Hidden Treasure" - Matthew 13:44 - Joey Chafton
“The Climate Around You!” - Genesis 4:1-9 - Dean Mattern
A 2-Week Sermon Series on Prayer
“Prayer: Rooted In" - Mark 14:32-42 - Tim Griffin
“Prayer: Calling Out" - Genesis 4:25-26 - Tim Griffin
A 3-Week Sermon Series in Psalm 19
“God's revelation in the Word" - Psalm 19 (Part-3) - Andy Bragg
“God's revelation in Creation" - Psalm 19 (Part-2) - Andy Bragg
"Making sense of God’s revelation" - Psalm 19 (Part-1) - Andy Bragg
A Sermon Series in 1 Timothy
"Thoughts on our Wealth" - 1 Timothy 6:17-21 - Tim Griffin
"Serving Before Jesus" - 1 Timothy 6:13-16 - Tim Griffin
"Fight or Flight in our Serving" - 1 Timothy 6:11-12 - Tim Griffin
"Contentment with our Resources" - 1 Timothy 6:3-10 - Tim Griffin
"Serving as Servants" - 1 Timothy 6:1-2 - Tim Griffin
"Care for Widows: Patterns, Potentials, Pitfalls" - 1 Timothy 5:9-16 - Tim Griffin
"Servant Leadership in Our Care for the Needy" - 1 Timothy 5:3-8 - Tim Griffin
"Servant Leadership as Family" - 1 Timothy 5:1-2 - Tim Griffin
"Practice What you Preach" - 1 Timothy 4:11-16 - Tim Griffin
"Hope for the Church" - 1 Timothy 4:6-10 - Tim Griffin
"Paths Chosen" - 1 Timothy 4:1-5 - Tim Griffin
"The Church for the World" - 1 Timothy 3:14-16 - Tim Griffin
"Serving as Leaders (pt.3) - Duties & Demeanor" - 1 Timothy 3:1-7 - Tim Griffin
"Serving as Leaders (pt.2) - Connecting to Culture" - 1 Timothy 3:1-7 - Tim Griffin
"Serving as Leaders (pt.1) - Description & Desire" - 1 Timothy 3:1-7 - Tim Griffin
"Serving as Worshippers" - 1 Timothy 2:8-15 - Tim Griffin
1 Timothy 2:1-7 - "First of all..." - Tim Griffin
"Courage, Action, Treachery" 1 Timothy 1:18-20 - Tim Griffin
"Law & Gospel (Part 2)" - 1 Timothy 1:12-17 - Tim Griffin
"Law & Gospel (Part 1)" - 1 Timothy 1:8-11 - Tim Griffin
"Truth in Love" - 1 Timothy 1:3-7 - Tim Griffin
"What We Need is What He Gives" - 1 Timothy 1:1-2 - Tim Griffin
Past Sermons
"The Great Commission: Going with The Son of God" - Matthew 28:16-20 - Tim Griffin
"Resurrection: Eternal Life in the Son of God” - Matthew 28:1-10 - Tim Griffin
“Easter’s Coming: Gospel-Focused Preparation” - Exodus 12:1-13 - Tim Griffin
Sermon Only - Sunday, January 15th "The Gospel in the Beginning" - Genesis 1-3 - Donnie Pulliam
"Know, Seek, Sanctuary" - 1 Chronicles 28:9-10 - Tim Griffin
"Reflection, Purpose, Mission" - Romans 15:18-21 - Tim Griffin
"The Christ Event - It's Meaning & Our Response" - Luke 2:8-20 - Tim Griffin
An Advent Sermon Series 2022
"Joy - Need Provided" - Isaiah 9:1-7 - Tim Griffin
"Love - Selfless Condescension" - 1 John 4:7-11 - Tim Griffin
"Peace - Stillness Restored" - Luke 2:14 - Tim Griffin
"Hope -Promise Proclaimed" - Psalm 110 - Tim Griffin
Sermon Series – “Jesus’ I Am Statements”
"Jesus the "I Am" in John" - Exodus 3:14 - Tim Griffin
"I Am the True Vine:" - John 15:1-11 - Tim Griffin
"I Am the Way, the Truth and the Life" - John 14:1-11 - Tim Griffin
"I Am the Resurrection and Life" - John 11:17-30 - Tim Griffin
"I Am the Door" - John 10:1-10 - Tim Griffin
"I Am the Light of the World" - John 8:12-20 - Tim Griffin
"I Am the Bread of Life" - John 6:22-40 - Tim Griffin
Past Sermons
"Love Your Neighbor as Yourself…" - Matthew 18:21-35 - Tim Griffin
"Love the Lord your God…" - Luke 7:36-50 - Tim Griffin
"God the Creator and Lord of All" - Revelation 4:11 - Andy Bragg
Ruth Sermon Series – “Refuge in Crisis”
"Redemption" - Ruth 4:1-22 - Tim Griffin
"Risk" - Ruth 3:1-18 - Tim Griffin
"Hope" - Ruth 2:1-23 - Tim Griffin
"Choices" Part 2 - Ruth 1:15-22 - Tim Griffin
"Choices" - Part 1 - Ruth 1:6-22 - Tim Griffin
"Crisis at Home & Abroad" - Ruth 1:1-5 - Tim Griffin
1 Thessalonians Sermon Series
"The Work and Walk of the Grace-Filled Church" - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 - Donnie Pulliam
"Hope in Christ's Return" - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 - Ian Kitchen
"Pursuing a Life that Pleases the Lord" - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 - Andy Bragg
"I Couldn't Care More" - 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13 - Aaron Mattern
"Paul's Sincere Love and Concern for the Thessalonians" - 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5 - Andy Bragg
"How to Influence & Impact the World Around You" - 1 Thessalonians 2:9-16 - Tim Griffin
"Gospel Workmanship" - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 - Donnie Pulliam
"God’s Word at Work in You” 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 - Aaron Mattern
Past Sermons
“Baptism and the New Life” - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 - Andy Bragg
"Trusting-Focus on the Journey" - Psalm 121 - Tim Griffin
“God’s Unchanging Will” - Hebrews 10:1-18 - Gene Urrutia
Psalm 51 - James Lynch
“Why the Resurrection Matters”- 1 Corinthians 15:3-26 - Andy Bragg
"Praise Before the Passion" - Matthew 21:1-16 - Donnie Pulliam
"The Redeemer God" - Isaiah 53:1-5, John 20:19-20, Phil 1:12-18 - Owen Lovejoy
"Three Rhythms of a Thriving Church" 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 - Donnie Pulliam
"Up from Slavery by Way of a New Identity" - Philemon - Martie Mangum
"Refreshed by Love and Faith" - Philemon - Martie Mangum
"Applying the Gospel to Deal with Regret" - Jeremiah 31:33-34, Ezekiel 36:25-27 & Col 2:13-14 - Andy Bragg
"Disciples - the Fruitful Branches" - John 15:1-17 - Martie Mangum
"Jesus the True Vine" - John 15:1-17 - Martie Mangum
"Our Father the Vinedresser" - John 15:1-17 - Martie Mangum
"Resounding for God's Revelation" - Psalm 98 - Donnie Pulliam
" Fruitful Pursuits" Psalm 127 - Martie Mangum - January 23rd
"Training for Godliness" 1 Timothy 4:6-10 - Martie Mangum - January 9th
Psalm 146 "Praise the Lord who Reigns Forever" - Travis Allen - January 2nd
John 2:13-25 "Believing in the Resurrected Messiah" - Travis Allen - December 26th
"Jesus our Righteousness" 1 Timothy 3:16 - Martie Mangum - December 19th
"Jesus our King" Matthew 2:1-12 - Martie Mangum - December 12th
"Jesus our Savior" Matthew 1:18-25 - Andy Bragg - December 4th
"One Surpassing Passion, One Surpassing Peace" - Philippians 3:17-4:9 - Donnie Pulliam
"Do you Believe the Prophets?" Acts 26 — Travis Allen — November 21st
"In Remembrance of Me" Matthew 26:17-29 - Aaron Mattern - November 14th
“Genuine” Sermon Series in 1 John
8 "Genuine Assurance" 1 John 5 — Christian Jernigan — November 7th
7 "God is Love" 1 John 4:7-21 — Christian Jernigan — November 1st
6 "Genuine Transformation: Right Belief" 1 John 3:21-4:6 — Christian Jernigan — October 24th
5 "Genuine Transformation: Love in Action" 1 John 3:11-20 — Christian Jernigan — October 17th
4 "Genuine Transformation" 1 John 2:28-3:10 — Christian Jernigan
3 “Genuine Faith: A Life that Perseveres” 1 John 2:12-27 — Christian Jernigan
2 "Genuine Fellowship: Walking in the Light" — 1 John 1:5 - 2:11 — Christian Jernigan
1 "Genuine Declaration for Our Fellowship" — 1 John 1:1-4 — Christian Jernigan
Previous Sermons
"Becoming a Thankful People" - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 - Andy Bragg
"A Gospel Way of Living" 1 Peter 3:14-18 - Travis Allen
Luke 8:22-39 — Awestruck Courage — Donnie Pulliam — August 22nd
My Refuge is God - Psalm 62 — Donnie Pulliam - August 1st
"The Joy of Receiving God's Word" Nehemiah 8:1-12
“Minor Prophets Major Truths” Sermon Series
4 - Faithful Offering— Malachi 2:17-3:5 — Donnie Pulliam
3 - Amos 1-9 - Travis Allen
2 - The Day of the Lord — Joel 2:12-17 - Christian Jernigan
1 - Divine Judgement Divine Hope - Micah 6:1-8 - Christian Jernigan
Guest Preachers
Discipline and the Goodness of God — Hebrews 12:1-12— Mason Carpenter - August 29th
Genesis 3:1-10 — "Where are You?"— Dean Mattern — August 15th
2 Timothy 3:14-17 — James Lynch
Psalm 23 — Martie Mangum
The Technicolor Church— Ephesians 3:1-13 — Zach Nelson
The Parable of the Brothers - Luke 15:11-32 - Dean Mattern
Devoted Disciples - Acts 4:42-47 - Martie Mangum
Our Words and Our Witness — Philippians 2:14-18 - Ryan Hutchinson
“Never the Same” Sermon Series
“Gifted by God” Sermon Series
The Book of Isaiah
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