Sermons by Dr. Kevin Prather
Back to Sermon ArchiveApril 14, 2019
Avoiding Jesus? Part 5: The Triumphal Entry of the King
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Avoiding Jesus Topic: Palm Sunday, Triumphal Entry of the King Passage: John 12:12–12:19
April 7, 2019
Avoiding Jesus? Part 4: Jesus Wants The Heart
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Avoiding Jesus Topic: Repent Passage: Luke 11:37–11:54
March 31, 2019
Avoiding Jesus? Part 3: Scandalous Grace
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Avoiding Jesus Topic: Come As You Are Passage: Luke 7:36–7:50
March 24, 2019
Avoiding Jesus? Part 2: Are You Known?
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Avoiding Jesus Topic: Easter Passage: Matthew 7:21–7:27
March 17, 2019
Avoiding Jesus? Part 1: Jesus Demands A Response
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Avoiding Jesus Topic: Easter Passage: Mark 1:14–1:15
March 10, 2019
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 21: God Provides The Substitute
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: Being Tested, Sacrifice Passage: Genesis 22:1–22:18
March 3, 2019
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 20: Two Sons and the Flesh and the Spirit
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: God's Promises Passage: Genesis 21:8–21:21
February 24, 2019
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 19: God Keeps His Promises
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: God's Promises Passage: Genesis 21:1–21:7
February 17, 2019
Vision For The Future: Growing as a Countercultural, Biblical Church
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Stand Alone Topic: Vision Passage: 2 Timothy 3:16–3:17
February 3, 2019
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 18: God’s Faithfulness And Our Waiting
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: God's Faithfulness, Waiting on the Lord Passage: Genesis 21:1–21:1
January 27, 2019
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 17: Fear, Faltering Faith and God’s Grace
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: God's Promises Passage: Genesis 20:1–20:18
January 20, 2019
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 16: Christ Covers Shame
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: Shame Passage: Genesis 19:30–19:38
January 13, 2019
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 15: Judgement, Mercy and Responding to God
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: Hiding the Light Passage: Genesis 19:12–19:29
January 6, 2019
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 14: The Tragedy Of Hiding Your Light
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: Hiding the Light Passage: Genesis 19:1–19:11
December 30, 2018
New Year, Renewed Hearts
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Stand Alone Topic: Greatest Commandment Passage: Matthew 22:36–22:40
December 24, 2018
Christmas Eve Service - Jesus: The Light Of The World
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Stand Alone Topic: Christmas Eve Passage: John 1:1–1:5, John 1:9–1:14
December 23, 2018
The Glorious King, Part 3: The Magnifacat
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Gracious King Topic: Mary the servant Passage: Luke 1:46–1:56
December 9, 2018
The Glorious King, Part 2: The Most High Given To The Least Likely
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: The Glorious King Topic: Mary the servant Passage: Luke 1:26–1:38
December 2, 2018
The Glorious King, Part 1: The Glorious Messiah
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: The Glorious King Topic: Birth of Jesus Foretold Passage: Isaiah 9:6–9:7
November 18, 2018
Thanksgiving - Thankful For Everything?
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Stand Alone Topic: Thanksgiving Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:18
November 11, 2018
Running Well, Finishing Well, Part 6: What We Need In The Age To Come
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Running Well, Finishing Well Topic: Knowing Jesus Passage: Matthew 7:24–7:27
November 4, 2018
Running Well, Finishing Well, Part 5: Living For Christ In A Darkening Age
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Running Well, Finishing Well Topic: Salt of the Earth Passage: Matthew 5:13–5:16
October 28, 2018
Running Well, Finishing Well, Part 4: Building Up The Body
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Running Well, Finishing Well Topic: Church Body Passage: Ephesians 4:11–4:16
October 21, 2018
Running Well, Finishing Well, Part 3: True Greatness
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Running Well, Finishing Well Topic: Future Passage: Philippians 2:1–2:11
October 14, 2018
Running Well, Finishing Well, Part 2: Giving As Worship
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Running Well, Finishing Well Topic: Giving Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:6–9:8
October 7, 2018
Running Well, Finishing Well, Part 1: Christ Over Past, Present And Future
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Running Well, Finishing Well Topic: Seeking Jesus Passage: Philippians 3:12–3:16
September 30, 2018
Living With The End In Mind
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Stand Alone Topic: Living Life Passage: 2 Timothy 4:6–4:8
September 23, 2018
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 13: Judgment, Mercy, Intercession
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: Mercy Passage: Genesis 18:22–18:33
September 16, 2018
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 12: Promises, Blessing and Judgment
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: Faith Passage: Genesis 8:1–8:21
September 9, 2018
The God Who Expects Us To Trust Him
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Stand Alone Topic: Faith Passage: Psalm 20:7–20:7
September 2, 2018
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 11: Waiting, Faith, Obedience, Blessings
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: Obedience Passage: Genesis 17:15–17:27
August 26, 2018
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 10: The Sign of the Covenant
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: Covenant Passage: Genesis 17:1–17:14
August 19, 2018
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 9: The God Who Asks For And Deserves Everything
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: Calling Passage: Genesis 17:1–17:2
August 12, 2018
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 8: The God Who Sees You
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: Caring Father Passage: Genesis 16:1–16:16
August 5, 2018
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 7: The Intersection of Abraham and Jesus
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: Grace Passage: John 8:31–8:59
July 29, 2018
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 6: God’s Missionary Enterprise (and Us)
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: Missions Passage: Genesis 12:3–12:3
July 15, 2018
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 5: The God Who Keeps His Promises
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: God's Promises Passage: Genesis 15:1–15:21
July 8, 2018
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 4: After Failing Go Back to the Beginning
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: Journey Passage: Genesis 13:1–13:18
July 1, 2018
What To Do With Freedom
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Stand Alone Topic: Freedom Passage: Galatians 5:13–5:13
June 24, 2018
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 3: Tests, Trials and Faith
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: Faith Passage: Genesis 12:10–12:20
June 17, 2018
Father’s Day: Be Strong
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Stand Alone Topic: Father's Day Passage: 2 Kings 2:1–2:3
June 10, 2018
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 2: Journey On
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: Journey Passage: Genesis 12:4–12:9
May 27, 2018
Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis, Part 1: Called to Follow
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Faith and Life Lessons in Genesis Topic: Calling Passage: Genesis 12:1–12:4
May 20, 2018
Understanding The ‘Why’ - Embracing a Biblical Framework for the Future
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Stand Alone Topic: Vision Passage: Matthew 16:18–16:18
May 13, 2018
Mother’s Day - Truths that Heal, Lies that Harm
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Stand Alone Topic: Mother's Day Passage: John 7:37–7:38
May 6, 2018
EPIC! - How Christ Changes Our Stories, Part 4: When Your Story Becomes Painful
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: EPIC! - How Christ Changes Our Stories Topic: Pain Passage: Psalm 88:1–88:18
April 29, 2018
EPIC! - How Christ Changes Our Stories, Part 3: Freedom - Jesus Gives Freedom From Addiction
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: EPIC! - How Christ Changes Our Stories Topic: New Creation Passage: Hebrews 4:15–4:16
April 22, 2018
EPIC! - How Christ Changes Our Stories, Part 2: Dignity, Identity and Purpose in Christ
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: EPIC! - How Christ Changes Our Stories Topic: New Creation Passage: Ephesians 1:3–1:6
April 15, 2018
EPIC! - How Christ Changes Our Stories, Part 1: New Creations Have New Stories
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: EPIC! - How Christ Changes Our Stories Topic: New Creation Passage: Philippians 3:12–3:16
April 8, 2018
Deacon Ordination Spring 2018
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Stand Alone Topic: Deacon Ordination Passage: 1 Timothy 3:8–3:13
April 1, 2018
The Gracious King, Part 8: He Is Risen
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Gracious King Topic: Easter Passage: Mark 16:1–16:8
March 30, 2018
The Gracious King, Part 7: The Cross of Christ
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Gracious King Topic: Good Friday Passage: Mark 15:33–15:39
March 25, 2018
The Gracious King, Part 6: The People Who Missed Jesus
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Gracious King Topic: Why Jesus Came Passage: John 12:12–12:19
March 18, 2018
The Gracious King, Part 5: When Jesus Seems Unconcerned
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Gracious King Topic: Why Jesus Came Passage: Matthew 11:1–11:6
March 11, 2018
The Gracious King, Part 4: Rejected
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Gracious King Topic: Why Jesus Came Passage: Mark 6:1–6:6
March 4, 2018
The Gracious King, Part 3: Jesus’ First Public Miracle
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Gracious King Topic: Why Jesus Came Passage: John 2:1–2:11
February 25, 2018
The Gracious King, Part 2: Jesus Calling - Follow Me
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Gracious King Topic: Why Jesus Came Passage: Mark 1:16–1:20
February 18, 2018
The Gracious King, Part 1: Jesus Identifies With Us
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Gracious King Topic: Why Jesus Came Passage: Matthew 3:1–3:17
February 11, 2018
Family - For The Glory Of God, Part 5: The Family Called “Church”
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Family - For The Glory Of God Topic: Family Passage: John 13:34–13:35
February 4, 2018
Family - For The Glory Of God, Part 4: The Blessed Child
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Family - For The Glory Of God Topic: Family Passage: Ephesians 6:1–6:4
January 21, 2018
Family - For The Glory Of God, Part 3: The Woman’s Response to Christ
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Family - For The Glory Of God Topic: Family Passage: Ephesians 5:22–5:24
January 14, 2018
Family - For The Glory Of God, Part 2: Be The Man
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Family - For The Glory Of God Topic: Family Passage: Ephesians 5:25–5:33
January 7, 2018
Family - For The Glory Of God, Part 1: Decisions
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Family - For The Glory Of God Topic: Family Passage: Joshua 24:14–24:15
December 24, 2017
Good News Has Come, Part 4: The Kings First Throne
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Good News Has Come Topic: Good News Passage: Luke 2:1–2:7
December 24, 2017
Good News Has Come, Part 5: God With Us
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Good News Has Come Topic: Good News Passage: Luke 1:1–1:5
December 17, 2017
Good News Has Come, Part 3: The Quiet Faith Of Joseph
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Good News Has Come Topic: Good News Passage: Matthew 1:18–1:25
December 10, 2017
Good News Has Come, Part 2: God In Unlikely Places
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Good News Has Come Topic: Birth of Jesus Foretold Passage: Luke 1:26–1:38
December 3, 2017
Good News Has Come, Part 1: Why Jesus Came To Us - Sin Broke Everything
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Good News Has Come Topic: Why Jesus Came Passage: 1 Timothy 1:15–1:15
November 12, 2017
Thankfulness, Part 1: Give Thanks
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Thankfulness Topic: Give Thanks Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:18–5:18
November 5, 2017
The Scandalous Grace Of God
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Stand Alone Topic: Grace Passage: Luke 15:1–15:32
November 4, 2017
Finding Our Story In David, Part 11: Grace and Gratitude and God
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Finding Our Story In David Topic: Grace Passage: 2 Samuel 7:1–7:25
October 29, 2017
Look Forward in Faith
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Stand Alone Topic: Future Passage: Matthew 16:18–16:18
October 15, 2017
Finding Our Story In David, Part 10: Worship That Pleases God
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Finding Our Story In David Topic: Worship Passage: 2 Samuel 6:1–6:23
October 8, 2017
Finding Our Story In David, Part 9: Advance?
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Finding Our Story In David Topic: Future Passage: 2 Samuel 5:1–5:10
October 1, 2017
Finding Our Story In David, Part 8: When God Seems Absent, Look Again
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Finding Our Story In David Topic: Hope Passage: 1 Samuel 31:1–31:13
September 24, 2017
Finding Our Story In David, Part 7: Grace for the Weak
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Finding Our Story In David Topic: Grace Passage: 1 Samuel 30:1–30:31
September 17, 2017
Finding Our Story In David, Part 6: When Grace Shows Up
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Finding Our Story In David Topic: Anger Passage: 1 Samuel 25:1–25:44
September 10, 2017
Finding Our Story In David, Part 5: Trusting God When You Are Scared
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Finding Our Story In David Topic: Wilderness Passage: 1 Samuel 24:1–24:22
September 3, 2017
Finding Our Story In David, Part 4: Come As You Are, Leave Changed
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Finding Our Story In David Topic: Come As You Are Passage: 1 Samuel 21:1–21:9
August 20, 2017
Finding Our Story In David, Part 3: Where is God When You are Hated?
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Finding Our Story In David Topic: Hated Passage: 1 Samuel 18:6–18:9
August 13, 2017
Things We Forgot
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Stand Alone Topic: The Heart Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:17–5:17
August 6, 2017
Finding Our Story In David, Part 2: A God Dominated Reality
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Finding Our Story In David Topic: Faith Passage: 1 Samuel 17:1–17:58
July 30, 2017
Finding Our Story In David, Part 1: God Chooses The Unlikely
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Finding Our Story In David Topic: Chosen Passage: 1 Samuel 16:1–16:13
July 23, 2017
True Spirituality, Part 11: What is Your Foundation?
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: True Spirituality Topic: Solid Foundation Passage: Matthew 7:24–7:29
July 16, 2017
True Spirituality, Part 10: Are You Known?
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: True Spirituality Topic: Knowing Jesus Passage: Matthew 7:21–7:23
July 2, 2017
True Spirituality, Part 9: Watch Out For Wolves
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: True Spirituality Topic: Deceit Passage: Matthew 7:15–7:20
June 25, 2017
True Spirituality, Part 8: The Golden Rule and the Narrow Gate
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: True Spirituality Topic: Love One Another Passage: Matthew 7:12–7:14
June 18, 2017
Father’s Day Sermon - Men: ‘Be Courageous!’
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Stand Alone Topic: Father's Day Passage: Nehemiah 4:10–4:14
June 11, 2017
True Spirituality, Part 7: Ask, Seek, Knock - The Goodness of the Father
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: True Spirituality Topic: Caring Father Passage: Matthew 7:7–7:11
June 4, 2017
True Spirituality, Part 6: No Judgments?
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: True Spirituality Topic: Judgment Passage: Matthew 7:1–7:6
May 28, 2017
True Spirituality, Part 5: Your Father Cares for You
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: True Spirituality Topic: Caring Father Passage: Matthew 6:25–6:34
May 21, 2017
True Spirituality, Part 4: Examining the Heart
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: True Spirituality Topic: The Heart Passage: Matthew 6:19–6:24
May 14, 2017
Mother’s Day - Motherhood, Love and Faith
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Stand Alone Topic: Mother's Day Passage: 1 Samuel 1:1–1:28
May 7, 2017
True Spirituality, Part 3: Pray Like This
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: True Spirituality Topic: Prayer Passage: Matthew 6:9–6:15
April 30, 2017
True Spirituality, Part 2: Prayer That Pleases God
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: True Spirituality Topic: Prayer Passage: Matthew 6:5–6:8
April 23, 2017
True Spirituality, Part 1: Giving That Pleases God
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: True Spirituality Topic: Sermon on the Mount Passage: Matthew 6:1–6:4
April 16, 2017
Who Is This Jesus?, Part 5: He is Risen! We Must Respond!
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Who Is This Jesus? Topic: Easter Passage: Matthew 28:1–28:10
April 9, 2017
Who Is This Jesus?, Part 4: Jesus “I Am”
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Who Is This Jesus? Topic: Jesus' Claims Passage: John 8:58–8:58
April 2, 2017
Who Is This Jesus?, Part 3: Jesus Claims to Have Power Over Life and Death
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Who Is This Jesus? Topic: Jesus' Claims Passage: John 11:1–11:57
March 26, 2017
Who Is This Jesus?, Part 2: Jesus Claims - Only One Way
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Who Is This Jesus? Topic: Jesus' Claims Passage: John 10:7–10:10
March 19, 2017
Who Is This Jesus?, Part 1: Jesus Says He Forgives Sins
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: Who Is This Jesus? Topic: Forgiveness Passage: Mark 2:1–2:12
March 12, 2017
All In, Part 10: Live in Light of Christ’s Return
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: All In Topic: Love One Another Passage: 1 Peter 4:7–4:11
March 5, 2017
All In, Part 9: Remember This on the Journey
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: All In Topic: Conflict Passage: Romans 14:1–14:23
February 26, 2017
All In, Part 8: Armor Up
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: All In Topic: Armor of God Passage: Ephesians 6:13–6:20
February 19, 2017
All In, Part 7: Be Battle Ready
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: All In Topic: Armor of God Passage: Ephesians 6:10–6:12
February 12, 2017
All In, Part 6: Unity is Essential
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: All In Topic: Unity Passage: Psalm 133:1–133:3
February 5, 2017
All In, Part 5: Faith Required
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: All In Topic: Faith Passage: Hebrews 11:6–11:6
January 29, 2017
All In, Part 4: All Advance!
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: All In Topic: Advancing the Kingdom Passage: Matthew 28:18–28:20
January 22, 2017
All In, Part 3: All Serve
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: All In Topic: Serving Passage: Ephesians 4:11–4:16
January 15, 2017
All In, Part 2: Generosity
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: All In Topic: Generosity Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:6–9:8
January 1, 2017
All In, Part 1: Ordering The Heart
Pastor: Dr. Kevin Prather Series: All In Topic: The Heart Passage: Psalm 37:3–37:5