Outrageous Claims – Sermon Series

on May 6, 2018April 3, 2025

This sermon series is based on the book by the same name, written by Lee Strobel. Pastor Ryan started on May 6, 2018 and ended on September 9. Here are his sermons and the associated Scripture passages.

May 6, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan Emmons
“God’s Outrageous Claims #1: Freedom in Forgiving”
Matthew 18:21-35; Matthew 5:43-48

May 13, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan Emmons
“God’s Outrageous Claims #2: Forgiving Yourself”
John 16:5-11; Romans 8:1-4

May 27, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan Emmons
“God’s Outrageous Claims #3: You Can Survive The Rat Race Without Being The Rat”
Job 5:1-5; 2 Timothy 4:5-8

June 3, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan Emmons
“God’s Outrageous Claims #4: You Make a Difference That Will Last for Eternity”
Ephesians 5:1-2; 6-9; Matthew 5:13-16

June 10, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan Emmons
“God’s Outrageous Claims #5: God Can Give You Power as Power is Needed”
Psalm 29:1-11; 2 Corinthians 12:6-10

June 17, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan Emmons
“God’s Outrageous Claims #6: You Gain When You Give Yourself Away”
Philippians 2:5-8; John 13:1-7; 12-17

July 1, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan Emmons
“God’s Outrageous Claims #7: A Dose of Doubt May Strengthen Your Faith”
Psalm 74:1-11; Luke 7:18-28

August 5, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan Emmons
“God’s Outrageous Claims #8: God Has a Cure for Your Loneliness”
Psalm 17:17; 18:24; 27:17; Genesis 2:15-23

August 12, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan Emmons
“God’s Outrageous Claims #9: God’s Rules on Sex are Good”
Psalm 51:1-12; 1 Corinthians 7:1-5

August 19, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan Emmons
“God’s Outrageous Claims #10: Random Acts of Kindness Aren’t Enough
Leviticus 19:11-18; Galatians 6:1-3

August 26, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan Emmons
“God’s Outrageous Claims #11: Heaven Is For Real
1 Corinthians 15:12-20; John 11:17-26

September 2, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan Emmons
“God’s Outrageous Claims #12: Jesus is the Only Way”
Luke 24:44-48; John 14:1-7

September 9, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan Emmons
“God’s Outrageous Claims #13: Playing it Safe is Dangerous”
Psalm 32:11; Luke 9:23-26

On Being Baptist #2: The Lord’s Supper

on April 15, 2018April 8, 2019

On Being Baptist

April 15, 2018 – Pastor Ryan Emmons
On Being Baptist #2: The Lord’s Supper
Matthew 26:26-30; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32
马太福音 26:26-30; 哥林多前书 11:23-32

With his own blood—not the blood of goats and calves—he entered the Most Holy Place once for all time and secured our redemption forever. ~ Herews 9:12 (NLT)

祂只进入至圣所一次便完成了永远的救赎，用的不是山羊和牛犊的血，而是自己的血。
~ 希伯来书 9:12 (CCB)

On Being Baptist

on April 8, 2018April 22, 2019

On Being Baptist

April 8, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan Emmons
“On Being Baptist: Part 1 ~ Freedom Foundations
Exodus 20:1-17; Galatians 5:1-6

April 15, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan Emmons
“On Being Baptist: Part 2 ~ The Lord’s Supper
Matthew 26:26-30; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

April 22, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan Emmons ~ Sorry – There is no recording of this sermon.
“On Being Baptist: Part 3 ~ Baptism”
Matthew: 3:13-17; Romans 6:1-4

April 29, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan Emmons
“On Being Baptist: Part 4 ~ This Local Church”
Hebrews 10:23-25; 1 Corinthians 12:22-26

What We Believe

on February 11, 2018April 22, 2019

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February 11, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan
“What We Believe: Pt 1”
Psalm 103:6-19; Romans 8:28-30

(Sorry, there is no recording of the sermon on February 18, 201)

February 18, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan
“What We Believe: Pt 2 ~ More Than Just A Book”
Psalm 119:105-112; 2 Peter 1:12-21

February 25, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan
“What We Believe: Pt 3 ~ Sin is Real”
Genesis 1:23-31; Romans 5:12-21

March 4, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan
“What We Believe: Pt 4 ~ Because of Jesus”
Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:15-23

March 11, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan
“What We Believe: Pt. 5 ~ The Grace of God”
Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:15-23

March 18, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan
“What We Believe: Pt 6 ~ Transformed by God”
Galatians 5:22-6; John 16:5-15

March 25, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan
“What We Believe: Pt. 7 ~ The Church”
Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 2:42-47; Acts 4:32-35

April 1, 2018 ~ Pastor Ryan Emmons
“What We Believe: Pt. 8 ~ Future Expectation”
Matthew 24:4-14; 30-36; 2 Peter 3:9-17

Advent and Christmas

on December 3, 2017May 3, 2019

Advent and Christmas

December 3, 2017 ~ Pastor Ryan
“The Hope of the Prophets”
1 Thessalonians 4:15-5:4; Isaiah 9:1-7

December 10, 2017 ~ Pastor Ryan
“The Faith of a Couple”
Micah 5:2-5a; Matthew 1:18-25

December 17, 2017 ~ Pastor Ryan
“The Joy of The Shepherds”
Luke 2:8-20

December 24, 2017 ~ Pastor Ryan
“The Peace of the Angels” (Christmas Eve Service)
Luke 2:1-20

December 31, 2017 ~ Pastor Ryan
“The Search of the Magi”
Micah 5:2-5a; Matthew 2:1-22

Just Walk Across the Room

on September 10, 2017May 3, 2019

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September 10, 2017 ~ Pastor Ryan
“Just Walk Across The Room” Pt 1: The Single Greatest Gift
Romans 5:6-11; Matthew 13:1-9

Sorry, there is no recording for September 17, 2017.

September 17, 2017 ~ Pastor Ryan
“Just Walk Across The Room” Pt 2: Living in 3D
Luke 10:30-37; Psalm 139:13-16

September 24, 2017 ~ Pastor Ryan
“Just Walk Across The Room” Pt 3: The Power of Story
John 9:1-11, 24-25; John 3:10-17

October 1, 2017 ~ Pastor Ryan
“Just Walk Across the Room” Pt. 4: Grander Vision Living
Luke 5:1-11; Luke 5:27-32

Centred on Christ

on March 5, 2017May 3, 2019

Centred on Christ

March 5, 2017 ~ Pastor Ryan
“Centered on Christ” – Part 1: Thankfulness
Colossians 1:1-8

March 12, 2017 ~ Pastor Ryan
“Centered on Christ” – Part 2: A Model of Prayer
Colossians 1:9-14

March 19, 2017 ~ Pastor Ryan
“Centered on Christ” – Part 3: Christ at the Center
Colossians 1:15-23

March 26, 2017 ~ Pastor Ryan
“Centered on Christ” – Part 4: The Message of the Church
Colossians 1:24-2:5

April 2, 2017 ~ Pastor Ryan
“Centered on Christ” – Part 5: Remaining Centered
Colossians 2:6-15

April 9, 2017 ~ Pastor Ryan
“Centered on Christ” – Part 6: You Are Free
Colossians 2:16-23

May 7, 2017 ~ Pastor Ryan
“Centered on Christ” – Part 7: Living the New Life
Colossians 3:1-17

May 14, 2017 ~ Pastor Ryan
“Centered on Christ” – Part 8: It Starts at Home
Colossians 3:18-4:1

May 21, 2017 ~ Pastor Ryan
“Centered on Christ” – Part 9: The Final Word
Colossians 4:2-18

The Stuff of Life

on January 15, 2017May 24, 2019

Stuff of Life

From January 15 to February 19, 2017, Pastor Ryan talked to us about all the Stuff we own and possess, and how we can possess it in a godly manner so it doesn’t possess us.