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Sermons by Steve Rim

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July 25, 2021

LGC - Bogus Belief

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: James 2:14-18

July 18, 2021

LGC - Do Not Give Up

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Romans 4:17-20

June 27, 2021

LGC - God Wants Us to Love Others Part 2

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Jonah 4:10-11

June 20, 2021

LGC - God Wants Us to Love Others Part 1

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

June 13, 2021

LGC - God Wants to be Loved

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Matthew 22:37

June 6, 2021

LGC - God Loves You

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 103:11-12

May 23, 2021

LGC - Take a Risk

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 2 Kings 4:1-7

May 16, 2021

LGC - We Need the Holy Spirit

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Luke 11:9-13

May 9, 2021

LGC - Jars of Clay

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15

May 2, 2021

LGC - Moving Forward 3: Go For Broke

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Philippians 3:13-14

April 25, 2021

LGC - Moving Forward 2: Learn to Fly Again

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Isaiah 40:30-31

April 18, 2021

LGC - Moving Forward 1: Revived and Renewed

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Ezekiel 37:11-14

April 4, 2021

LGC - Hope is More Than Wishful Thinking

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Peter 1:3-4

March 28, 2021

LGC - Jesus is the Only Way to Heaven

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: John 3:1-8

March 21, 2021

LGC - Jesus is Coming Back

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Acts 2:17-21

March 7, 2021

LGC - Jesus is God

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Colossians 1:15-20

February 28, 2021

LGC - Love for Christ's Church

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Ecclesiastes 4:8-12

February 21, 2021

LGC - Love For God

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Deuteronomy 11:1-7

February 14, 2021

YOUTH - The Brotherly/Sisterly Bond in Christ

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: John 11:30-44

February 14, 2021

LGC - Love for Others

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Galatians 5:22

February 7, 2021

LGC - God's Love Forevermore

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Revelation 1:4-5

January 17, 2021

LGC - Responsibility

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Matthew 5:13-16

January 10, 2021

LGC - Divine Disruption

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Luke 23:18-26

January 3, 2021

LGC - Four Characteristics for a Thankful 2021

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-8

December 27, 2020

LGC - Christmas is About a Savior

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Luke 2:10-11

December 20, 2020

LGC - Christmas is About Shalom

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Luke 2:11-14

December 13, 2020

LGC - Christmas is About Strength

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 29:3-4

November 29, 2020

LGC - People Still Need the Lord

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Mark 6:34-36

November 22, 2020

LGC - Great is the Lord and Worthy to be Praised

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 145:3-8

November 1, 2020

LGC - Directing Our Lives For Change

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 2 Chronicles 15:1-8

October 25, 2020

LGC - Power of Memory

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Deuteronomy 4:9-23

October 18, 2020

LGC - Leaders Step Up

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Daniel 2:10-19

October 11, 2020

LGC - Who is the G.O.A.T.?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 2 Kings 23:21-25

September 20, 2020

LGC - Trusting God’s Truth

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Kings 17:1-6

September 13, 2020

LGC - God Wants to Talk to You

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Genesis 6:5-8

September 6, 2020

LGC - God Wants to Tell You Something

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

August 30, 2020

LGC - Why Did God Command Us to Read the Bible?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 1

August 23, 2020

LGC - Your Agenda is Not What God Wants

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Mark 8:33-38

August 16, 2020

LGC - Parables: The Sower

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Matthew 13:19-23

July 26, 2020

LGC - Why is Jesus Against Certain People in the Church?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Revelation 2:4-5, Revelation 3:2-3, Revelation 3:16-17

July 19, 2020

LGC - Heaven is Not for Everybody

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Matthew 7:13-14

July 12, 2020

LGC - Good Church People Don't Go to Heaven

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Mark 10:17-22

July 5, 2020

LGC - Lazy Christians Weak Church

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Proverbs 13:4

June 28, 2020

LGC - Church Needs Cleansing

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Kings 18:36-40

June 21, 2020

LGC - Getting vs Giving Christians

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Luke 12:13-21

June 14, 2020

LGC - Problem with Good People Getting Better

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Luke 3:1-8

May 31, 2020

LGC - I Am Who You Say I Am

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Chronicles 9:1

May 17, 2020

LGC - Be a Christian That Burns for God

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Daniel 1:17-21

May 10, 2020

LGC - Love Is Not Lost

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Daniel 2:17-18

May 3, 2020

LGC - Faithful to Face God

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Daniel 3:26-28

April 26, 2020

LGC - Why is This Happening?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Exodus 12:12-13

April 19, 2020

LGC - Our Hope is Not Lost

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 93:1-3

April 12, 2020

LGC - Death Has No Sting

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:50-57

April 5, 2020

LGC - Certainty in Uncertain Times

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

March 29, 2020

LGC - Deadly Sin

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Ephesians 5:13-18

March 8, 2020

Direct Your Devotion to God

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 23

March 1, 2020

Why Do Christians Love the Church?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Acts 2:42-47

February 23, 2020

Approved By God

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 2 Timothy 2:14-16

February 16, 2020

The Power of Agreement

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 32:8-11

February 9, 2020

Responding to a Steadfast God

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Genesis 32:9-10

February 2, 2020

Shepherds Needed

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Acts 27:21-25

January 12, 2020

Who Is Really Guiding Your Life?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Exodus 13:21-22

January 5, 2020

The Call of Christ

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Matthew 4:18-25

December 29, 2019

Lessons From a Storm

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 107:24-31

December 22, 2019

God's Unwanted Plan For Our Lives

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Luke 1:26-32

December 8, 2019

God's Love Endures

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 118:1-16

December 1, 2019

How Does God Get our Attention?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Exodus 3:1-6

November 24, 2019

Give Thanks Daily

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 92:1-5

November 10, 2019

Christ Will Build This Church

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Matthew 16:16-18

November 3, 2019

God Is Reliable

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Deuteronomy 7:8-11

October 27, 2019

Satanic Schemes

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Ephesians 6:10-12

October 13, 2019

What is a Born Again Christian?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: John 3:1-5

October 6, 2019

Progress in the Trials

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Peter 1:6-7

September 29, 2019

Who Does God Favor?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Isaiah 66:1-2

September 22, 2019

God’s Word is Our Primary Source for Courage

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Joshua 1:5-9

September 15, 2019

A Father’s Dying Wish

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Kings 2:1-4

September 8, 2019

The Bible is Powered by God

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Jeremiah 36:4-8

September 1, 2019

Delight In God's Word

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Nehemiah 8:1-5

August 4, 2019

God Remembers

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Genesis 9:13-17

July 28, 2019

Not Ashamed of Jesus

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Acts 23:1-11

July 21, 2019

A Compelling Love

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:13-18

July 14, 2019

Dependable God

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Deuteronomy 32:3-4

July 7, 2019

Concrete Hope

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 46

June 30, 2019

Joyful Journey

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 84

June 23, 2019

Strength For The End

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Joshua 14:7-12

June 2, 2019

When Our Strength Fails Us

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 2 Chronicles 32:6-8

May 19, 2019

Hope When All Is Lost

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: John 20:10-18

May 12, 2019

The Father's Invitation

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Matthew 22:1-5

May 5, 2019

God Is In Control Of Our Broken World

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Romans 5:12-17

April 28, 2019

God Loves Sinners

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: John 3:16

April 21, 2019

EASTER - Our Lives Can Be Different

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Luke 24:1-5

April 7, 2019

Seek The Lord

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 2 Chronicles 15:14-17

March 31, 2019

Fight the Good Fight

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Chronicles 11:7-13

March 24, 2019

People Need The Lord

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Luke 19:1-10

March 3, 2019

Overcoming Opposition

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Daniel 1:8-15

February 24, 2019

Amazing Grace of God

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Hosea 1:1-4

February 17, 2019

How Does God Love Us?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Ephesians 1:4-7, Ephesians 1:11-14

February 10, 2019

The Wide Long High Deep Love of Christ

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Ephesians 3:14-19

January 27, 2019

The Impact of Belief

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Mark 9:14-29

January 20, 2019

Why Does God Love Us?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Deuteronomy 7:6-9

January 13, 2019

The Call of God

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Joel 2:12-17

January 6, 2019

The Presence of the Holy Spirit

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Acts 1:1-9, Acts 2:1-12

December 23, 2018

Christmas: The Need For Light

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: John 1:1-5

December 16, 2018

The Real Jesus

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Colossians 1:15-20

December 9, 2018

Perfect God Perfect Timing

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Galatians 4:4-7

December 2, 2018

Powerful God Mighty Christian

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:14-19

November 25, 2018

Power of the Christian

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Ephesians 1:15-23

November 11, 2018

Accepting Life As It Comes

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Philippians 1:12-27

October 21, 2018

The Lord Roars

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 29:1-9

October 14, 2018

When Things Go Wrong

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Ruth 4:13-15

October 7, 2018

New Life Through The Holy Spirit

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Romans 8:8-13

September 30, 2018

The Lord Is Our Blessing

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 23

September 9, 2018

Do a Lot with Little

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Mark 6:30-38

September 2, 2018

The Widow's Oil

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 2 Kings 4:1-7

August 26, 2018

Peace of God

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Matthew 5:9

August 19, 2018

How to Have Joy

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Philippians 4:4-8

August 12, 2018

Hope Is Real

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Peter 1:3-4

July 29, 2018

God is Light in the Shadows of Life

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 23

July 22, 2018

Going Beyond My Self

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Philippians 2:1-5

July 8, 2018

God Loves Everyone, Even Them!

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: James 2:1-9

July 1, 2018

Blessings of God

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Genesis 12:1-2

June 17, 2018

Faithful Friend

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Ruth 1:14-18

June 10, 2018

Better Life with Deep Friendships

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Acts 2:42-47

June 3, 2018

What Is A Christian Friend?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Samuel 23:15-18

May 20, 2018

What Christ Offers Us

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Colossians 2:11-15

May 13, 2018

Hagar: The Forgotten (Mother's Day)

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Genesis 16:1-13

May 6, 2018

Deborah

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Judges 4:1-10

April 29, 2018

The Holy Spirit and the Great Commission

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 2:1-13

April 22, 2018

Freedom From Bondage

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Romans 8:1-10

April 15, 2018

Here I Am Send Me

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: John 6:1-15

March 25, 2018

Pursuit of God

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Jonah 1:1-8

January 7, 2018

It's All About Jesus

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Colossians 1:15-20

December 31, 2017

The Father’s Heart Revealed

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 John 4:7-12

November 26, 2017

Following God's Dream

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Joshua 1:1-10

November 19, 2017

God Is Why We Are Thankful

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 138:1-8

November 5, 2017

Courage Beyond Sensibility

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Numbers 13:25-33

October 29, 2017

Authority and Power Over Evil

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Ephesians 1:18-22

October 22, 2017

I Need God's Presence

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Haggai 1:1-15

October 15, 2017

The Power of Jesus

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Colossians 2:13-15

October 8, 2017

How Should We Love God?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Deuteronomy 11:7-16, Deuteronomy 7:22-23

October 1, 2017

Hope Is Found

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 93:1-3, Revelation 21:1-5

September 17, 2017

What Happens After I Die?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

September 10, 2017

Comfort In Christ’s Return

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: John 14:1-6

August 27, 2017

God Will Lift You Up

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

August 20, 2017

Father’s Embrace

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Zephaniah 3:7-20

August 13, 2017

Passion of the Christ

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Matthew 27:32-61

August 6, 2017

Power of the Holy Spirit

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Romans 7:15-24

July 16, 2017

Ingredients Necessary to Forgive

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Philemon 1:1-7

July 9, 2017

God is Unexpected

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Judges 3:12-22

July 2, 2017

Promise and Hope in Repentance

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Luke 13:1-9

June 18, 2017

Make a Difference - Leave a Legacy

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Luke 2:36-38

June 11, 2017

Stir Up My Soul!

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Haggai 1:1-15

May 28, 2017

Hope Again

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Jeremiah 33:14-16

May 21, 2017

The Widow's Oil

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 2 Kings 1:1-7

May 14, 2017

Divine Disruption

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Luke 1:26-56

May 7, 2017

Power of a Blessing

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Genesis 49:28

April 16, 2017

Easter - We're In Good Hands

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Peter 1:3–6

April 9, 2017

Christ Alone

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: John 14:6, Acts 4:10-12

April 2, 2017

Preparation for Growth - Get ready for Easter

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 2 Chronicles 15:1-9

March 19, 2017

Empowered Community

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Matthew 28:16–20, Acts 2:1–13

March 5, 2017

Church Matters

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:12–18

February 26, 2017

Why Do We Need a Savior?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Romans 5:1–11

February 19, 2017

God Walks With Us

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 119:1–8

February 12, 2017

Do You Not Care?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Revelation 3:14–20

February 5, 2017

Picture of Love

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Zephaniah 3:14–20

January 29, 2017

God's Welcome

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 John 4:7–12

January 22, 2017

The Art of Othering

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Philippians 2:1–4

January 8, 2017

Take Advantage of God's Opportunities

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Matthew 25:22–30

January 1, 2017

Living in Community, Leading Others to Christ

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Acts 4:8–16

December 25, 2016

Mighty God in Christmas

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Isaiah 9:6, Luke 4:18–21

December 18, 2016

Joseph, an Amazing Father

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Matthew 1:18–25

December 11, 2016

The Difference Christmas Makes

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Luke 1:46–55

November 27, 2016

Angels in Disguise

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Genesis 28:10–17

October 30, 2016

Story of Love

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Hosea 3:1–5

October 16, 2016

Running With God

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Jonah 4:1–4

October 2, 2016

The Pursuit of God

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Jonah 1–2

September 25, 2016

Yes, God Meant It For Good

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Genesis 50:15–21

September 18, 2016

Having Faith in the Storm

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Mark 4:35–41

September 4, 2016

Protective Custody of God

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 91:1–16

August 28, 2016

True Rest

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Matthew 11:25–30

August 21, 2016

Finding Fulfilment

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Ecclesiastes 1:12–14

August 14, 2016

What Does Jesus Want From You?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Matthew 7:21–29

August 7, 2016

What is John 3:16?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: John 3:16

July 24, 2016

God's Gift to a Growing Church

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 2 Timothy 2:1–9

July 10, 2016

Purpose of the Church

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:1–10

July 3, 2016

Good News For Others

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Peter 2:9-12

June 26, 2016

Decisive and Being Faithful

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Kings 18:17–:21

June 19, 2016

We Can Do Better

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Daniel 2:1–30

June 12, 2016

Let There Be Praise

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 117:1–2

May 29, 2016

Spiritual Growth Is Increased Through Friendship

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Ruth 1:1–22

May 22, 2016

Friendship Needed For Spiritual Growth

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 Samuel 23:15–18

May 15, 2016

We Need the Power of the Holy Spirit!

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Acts 2:1–24

May 8, 2016

Modeling of Women

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Matthew 15:21–28

April 24, 2016

Discipleship Characteristics

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Matthew 16:21–28

April 17, 2016

Follow ME! From Curious to Committed

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: John 6:26–:29

April 10, 2016

The Art of Imitation: Paul's Strategy for Growth

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Philippians 3:17–4:1

April 3, 2016

Christ demands Discipleship. Part 1

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 2 Timothy 3:1–:2

March 27, 2016

What does Easter establish?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: John 20:1–:10

March 20, 2016

Yes, God does visit us

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Luke 18:28–:44

March 13, 2016

To be fully exposed and to be fully loved

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: John 13:1–13:5

February 28, 2016

God wants you to Work

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Genesis 2:15, Ephesians 2:8–2:10

February 21, 2016

We are called to work

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 2 Thessalonians 3:6–3:15

February 14, 2016

Highest standing: Serving Others

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: John 13:1–13:16

January 31, 2016

Characteristics of Church Leadership: an enduring grace.

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: John 13:1–13:17

January 10, 2016

Let's finish what God started

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Hebrews 11:3–11:8

January 3, 2016

Happiness and a New Year

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Ecclesiastes 3:1–3:8, Ecclesiastes 3:14

December 27, 2015

What is an expensive gift

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 John 4:9–4:10

December 20, 2015

Shameful Little Christmas

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Matthew 1:18–1:25

December 13, 2015

Why was Mary so Blessed?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Luke 1:26–1:38

November 29, 2015

What is True Joy?

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 1 John 1:1–1:4

November 22, 2015

Thanksgiving Romance

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Matthew 6:19–6:33

November 15, 2015

How to Accept God's Blessings

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Genesis 33:22–33:32

November 8, 2015

Laundry List of Thanks

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: Psalm 136:1–136:16

October 11, 2015

Why is There Trouble for God's People? (Part 2 of 2)

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 2 Corinthians 1:3–1:11

October 4, 2015

Why is There Trouble for God's People? (Part 1 of 2)

Pastor: Steve Rim Passage: 2 Corinthians 1:3–1:11