God or Money In a world where minimalism trends on Netflix and social media influencers preach the gospel of “less is more,” Pastor Jim delves deep into Jesus’s timeless wisdom about the battle between God and money for lordship over our hearts. Through a powerful exploration of Matthew 6:19–24 and Luke 16:10–13, he reveals how...
Owners or Stewards? Generosity in the Face of Scarcity Key Text: Psalm 24:1 — “The earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof.” Have you ever wondered what true generosity looks like in the face of scarcity? Pastor Jim takes us on a powerful journey through the Great Depression, where we meet John, a farmer...
Have you ever wondered what drives ordinary people to extraordinary acts of faith? In his powerful message, Pastor Jim unpacks the Great Commission from Matthew 28:16-20, illuminating how Jesus’ final command transformed a group of hesitant disciples into world-changing missionaries. Through the compelling story of William Carey, the humble cobbler-turned-missionary who revolutionized missions in India,...
Have you ever considered how one revolutionary invention changed the course of faith forever? In Pastor Jim's powerful message, he weaves together the parallel stories of two world-changing events: Gutenberg's printing press and Christ's resurrection. Through vivid imagery and compelling insight, he shows how the printing press freed God's Word from physical chains, while the...
Have you ever witnessed a moment when darkness seemed to swallow the light? In Pastor Jim's powerful exploration of Matthew's account of the crucifixion, he draws a striking parallel between a solar eclipse and the supernatural darkness that fell during Christ's final hours. Through vivid imagery and deep scriptural insight, he reveals how the three...
The King Who Chose the Cross Have you ever wondered what could make a king willingly endure mockery, torture, and death? In this powerful exploration of Christ's crucifixion, Pastor Jim draws striking parallels between England's Charles I and Jesus, revealing a tale of two kings with vastly different purposes. While Charles I faced humiliation and...
True Innocence in the Face of Injustice What does true innocence look like in the face of injustice? Pastor Jim draws us into this powerful question through the compelling parallel of Enron whistleblower Sherron Watkins and Jesus Christ's trial before Pilate. Diving deep into Matthew 27:11-26, he illuminates how Jesus—though completely innocent—stood in dignified silence...
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service | Sharon Reformed Church Welcome to our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Sharon Reformed Church. Tonight we gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, who entered our darkness to bring forgiveness, peace, and hope through His saving grace. In this service, Pastor Jim proclaims the...
What Does Perfect Timing Look Like in God’s Economy? Pastor Jim masterfully weaves together the historical account of Christ’s birth with our modern rush for precision timing, revealing how God’s providence operates on a different wavelength than our hurried expectations. Through Luke’s detailed narrative, we witness how seemingly inconvenient circumstances—a Roman census, a crowded town,...
Sermon Discussion Questions – Galatians 4:4–7 Have you ever wondered how God can create beauty from brokenness? In a powerful sermon, Pastor Jim draws a striking parallel between Beethoven composing his masterful Ninth Symphony while deaf and God’s perfect timing in salvation history. Through an exploration of Galatians 4, he reveals how Christ’s arrival at...
