Second Mile Church Sermons

Sin Separates (But There's Hope)

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:30:52 GMT

Roots, part 5:
Why is there so much suffering and pain in the world? Is there any hope? These are a few of life's big questions that are answered in Genesis 3. This passage demonstrates some serious consequences of sin, as well as a certain hope of God's redeeming love.

God Stories: Scallon Family

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:18:37 GMT

The Scallon family shares how God recently worked in the adoption of their son.

Temptation & Sin

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:24:02 GMT

Roots, part 4:
In this sermon, guest preacher Neil Pitchel describes the devastating decision that Adam and Eve made to believe the Lie instead of trusting their God.

The Purpose of Marriage

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:31:27 GMT

Roots, part 3:
This passage explores how marriage was created and what it was like as God intended it, before sin. We see that the purpose of marriage is for a husband and wife to experience whole-life oneness.

Man in God's Image

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:48:07 GMT

Roots, part 2:
Of all the wonders of God's creation, only man is made in God's image. In this message Matthew Braselton explores the uniqueness of the creation and calling of human beings.

God Stories: David Cady

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:44:13 GMT

David Cady shares his story about his relationship with Jesus.

Out of Nothing

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:28:47 GMT

Roots, part 1:
One of the first key questions we all ask is, "Is there a God?" If there is, we wonder what he is like. Genesis 1 tells us that there is a God and gives us a picture of what he's like.

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Philemon: Discover Yourself in Biblical Community

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:56:06 GMT

While many people work to "discover themselves" by getting away and being alone, God's word tells us that we truly discover ourselves by living in biblical community with others.

Get Rich Towards God

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:56:29 GMT

Behold, I am Coming Soon, part 2:
How we spend our financial resources is a great indication of our priorities and spiritual health. If we knew that Christ was returning soon, we wouldn't hoard money for ourselves or accumulate as much as possible for an easy, early retirement. Instead we would give generously for the sake of others.

Draw Near to Jesus

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:06:26 GMT

Behold, I am Coming Soon - part 1:
If you knew that Jesus would return on December 25th, how would you live? Chances are you'd want to do some spiritual housecleaning. This passage gives us a tremendous insight into how Jesus would have us prepare our hearts to be with him.

God Stories: Cheri Horn

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:13:41 GMT

Cheri Horn shares how God has been working to grow her in humility and kindness, even at some times when she didn't expect it.

Living the Mission

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:24:06 GMT

The Christ-Centered Life, part 12:
God's people are left on earth to be a sign and agent of God's Kingdom, loving people and pointing them to Jesus. This requires wisdom and intentionality in our relationships and friendships.

Praying the Mission

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:18:24 GMT

The Christ-Centered Life, part 11:
One of the simplest and most effective tools that we have in the mission that we've been called to is praying for open doors for the gospel. Paul modeled it and believers through the centuries, and even in our own church, have experienced the power of praying for those who are far from God.

God Stories: Angie & Lisa

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:13:14 GMT

Angie Ring and Lisa Meyer share about how God used their friendship and prayers to bring Lisa to faith in Christ. This story was part of the sermon on Colossians 4:2-4, "Praying the Mission"

Working in Christ

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:58:29 GMT

The Christ-Centered Life, part 10:
Living a life centered on Christ impacts the way we work. We no longer work just to please people, but primarily to serve and please Jesus. Though we are saved by grace, we have the joyful privilege of faithfully obeying and serving God.

God Stories: Hal Jeffrey

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:59:10 GMT

Hal Jeffrey shares how God saved him as an adult from his selfishness and slavery to the world, and how God continues to change him today.

Parents & Kids

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:00:24 GMT

The Christ-Centered Life, part 9:
The Bible doesn't say much about parenting, but it's instructions are helpful and apply across the board. This message explores the biblical expectations of parents.

God Stories: Charlie Jolly

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:56:42 GMT

Charlie Jolly shares some of the challenges and blessings of being a parent and grandparent.

Husbands, Love Your Wives

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:47:54 GMT

The Christ-Centered Life, part 8:
For husbands, living the Christ-centered life means selflessly serving their wives just as Jesus sacrificially served us.

God Stories: Ellen Marrs

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:58:37 GMT

Ellen Marrs shares about how God took her from a difficult life of affliction and self-sufficiency to treasuring Jesus and experiencing the blessing of walking with him.

Wives, Submit to Your Husbands

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:01:42 GMT

The Christ-Centered Life, part 7:
Living with Christ at the center means that we do everything for his glory and name, including how we relate in marriage. In this text, Paul exhorts wives to fulfill their design by submitting to and respecting their husbands.

Put Off and Put On

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:57:47 GMT

The Christ-Centered Life, part 6:
The Christian life is not an add-on project, but a total renovation. Our old lives are torn down, our new lives are built up, and God gives us means of grace to sustain the new way of living.

Set Your Mind on Christ

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:38:27 GMT

The Christ-Centered Life, part 5:
For those who have come to know God by faith, Jesus Christ is everything. Therefore, our thinking should be oriented around who he is and what he's done--that's what it is to "set your mind on things above."

God Stories: Rob Brown

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:34:43 GMT

Matthew Braselton interviews Rob Brown about the upcoming trip to Rocky Point, Mexico to build a home for an impoverished family.

Walk in Christ, Not Human Philosophies

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:30:05 GMT

The Christ-Centered Life, part 4:
Christianity is all about staying close to Jesus. Sadly, human philosophies and traditions tend to make us drift from him. This message calls us to cling to Jesus and watch out for some of the common human ideas that lead us astray.

The Aim of Ministry: Maturity in Christ

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:23:43 GMT

The Christ-Centered Life, part 3:
Every Christian has a ministry where they are to serve others. In this text, the Apostle Paul gives us an example of a faithful ministry and how we should be driven by a desire to help others mature in Christ.

God Stories: Wanda Hudson

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:32:59 GMT

Wanda Hudson shares about her life and how God has used difficult things to draw her to himself.

The Supremacy of Christ

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:25:46 GMT

The Christ-Centered Life, part 2:
If we want to live a Christ-Centered life, we have to ask, "Who is Christ?" This passage explores who Jesus really is -- the Supreme God.

God Stories: The Schmersahls

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:30:19 GMT

Jeff and Susan Schmersahl share about the value of their community group and about how kingdom-centered prayer is impacting their lives.

Praying for Even More Gospel Fruit

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:11:47 GMT

The Christ-Centered Life, part 1:
The result of the gospel in a person's life is always fruit and growth. Are you growing?

Where We've Been & Where We're Going

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:54:10 GMT

Core Values, part 9:
God has been so gracious to Second Mile Church since its beginning. This message looks back at God's blessing and looks ahead with hope of an exciting future.

Multiplication

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:09:12 GMT

Core Values, part 8:
Healthy Christians and churches multiply. We're called to pass on what we know to other people who will keep passing it on.

God Stories: Val Kelley

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:55:46 GMT

Val Kelley talks about growing up in Ukraine, coming to faith in Christ through God's grace, and some of the things she's observed about American culture.

God Stories: Brent & Christina

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:11:03 GMT

Brent & Christina share about their preparation to go to work among Muslims in North India.

City-Positive

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:14:41 GMT

Core Values, part 7:
Christians are called by God to stay obedient to him and engaged in the life of the culture. We are not to conform to the pattern of the world nor isolate ourselves into some kind of Christian "bubble," but to engage culture with love and truth.

God Stories: Nancy Schoenhardt

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:09:17 GMT

Nancy Schoenhardt shares her story about how, as a little girl with a challenging home life, her Sunday school teachers made a big difference in her life. Now she is actively working with kids to try to love them in the way that she was loved.

Sacrifice

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:14:13 GMT

Core Values, part 6:
Not only is sacrifice necessary for living out the mission that God has given us, but it is also the normal expectation of being a follower of Jesus.

Mission

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:38:18 GMT

Core Values, part 5:
When we look at the four "great commission" passages of Jesus, we see the clear mandate that he gives his church: We are sent to all kinds of peoples with the gospel message empowered by the Holy Spirit.

God Stories: Brian Frahm

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:41:15 GMT

Brian Frahm shares how he continues to depend on gospel grace and helpful friends as he deals with life's struggles and challenges.

Joy

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:48:14 GMT

Core Values, pt 4:
In God's presence is fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11). Access to God's presence comes through the gospel of Jesus and God's people should be the most joyful people around.

Authenticity

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:45:53 GMT

Core Values, part 3:
Authenticity begins when you realize that you are far more sinful and wicked than you ever dared believe, and far more loved and accepted by Jesus than you ever dared hope. This frees you to stop acting and be real.

Love

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:56:51 GMT

Core Values, part 2:
When the truth of the gospel sinks into the human heart, it transforms us to love others in the same way that God has loved us. It's just part of the family likeness for the children of God.

Gospel-Centeredness

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:23:12 GMT

Core Values, part 1:
The gospel is not just the A-B-C's of the Christian life, but the A-to-Z of the Christian life. In this message, we explore what the gospel is and why it's so important for shaping every aspect of our lives and ministry.

God Stories: Wade Lewis

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:34:19 GMT

Wade Lewis shares about how God has transformed his life with the good news of Jesus Christ.

Is God Enough?

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:37:56 GMT

If you could have all the benefits that heaven offers; no pain, no suffering, no tears or sadness, and reunion with loved ones, BUT God wasn't there, would you still want it?

God Stories: Riccardo Stewart

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:34:59 GMT

Matthew Braselton interviews guest speaker Riccardo Stewart about his story of faith.

The Gospel for All

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:57:34 GMT

Can genuine Christians still struggle, and even fail, with the same sins that plagued them before they met God? In this sermon, guest speaker Riccardo Stewart explores the power of the gospel to free both Christians and those who don't yet know Jesus from the evil that dwells within them.

Shall I Not Pity that Great City?

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:58:24 GMT

In Jonah Chapter 4, God is described as by Jonah as "a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from disaster." Unfortunately we see one of God's prophet consumed by his pride. It is a reminder to see our own heart as God calls us to serve our city.

God Stories: Mike Adams

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:58:58 GMT

Luke Simmons interviews Mike Adams during our God Stories series. Mike share how God broke his addiction, restored his life and marriage in preparation for prison ministries.

God's Grace to the Most Undeserving

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:46:04 GMT

Jonah, part 4:
In this text, we see that God is a God of second chances. We experience renewal through seeing our sin, turning from it, and embracing the radical grace of God.

Salvation Belongs to the Lord

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:56:29 GMT

Jonah, part 3:
In this sermon, we see that Jonah's life was entirely in the hands of a sovereign and good God. Salvation belongs to the Lord!

God's Pursuit in Our Rebellion

Sun, 31 May 2009 15:22:48 GMT

Jonah, part 2:
In this sermon, we see how our disobedience impacts ourselves and others, how God pursues us when we go astray, and how Jesus is the true substitute who takes our place and dies for our sins.

Running from God's Call

Sun, 24 May 2009 13:16:16 GMT

Jonah, part 1:
In this sermon, Pastor Luke Simmons introduces the book of Jonah and begins to explore what we learn from Jonah's defiance against God.

God Stories: Matthew Braselton

Sun, 24 May 2009 13:10:37 GMT

Matthew Braselton is the new Associate Pastor at Second Mile Church. In this interview, he and Luke Simmons discuss his passions for ministry, his new role, and how God orchestrated his joining the team.

God Stories: Hal and Jan Stamm

Sun, 17 May 2009 04:14:53 GMT

Hal and Jan Stamm shared how Christ opened their eyes through the book "The Late Great Planet Earth," and how Christ is working in their lives today.

Ask

Sun, 17 May 2009 19:59:28 GMT

The disciples ask Jesus how to pray and Jesus provides a prayer and the truth beyond God's love for his people. Tyler Johnson draws out great truth from Luke 11:1-13 and whom we should ask for; the Holy Spirit.

Life is Short, Invest in People

Sun, 10 May 2009 15:53:37 GMT

Christianity is not meant to be done alone. Investing in people is way for us to encourage one another and to keep us from drifting away from Jesus. The message looks at Hebrews 3:12-15 which describes the danger and effects of a life apart from Christ.

Life is Short, Work Hard

Sun, 03 May 2009 05:46:38 GMT

132 Pictures, pt 4:
Since most of our lives are spent at work, it's important that we work in a way that counts for God's glory. This message examines what God expects from us in our various vocations.

God Stories: Brian Ring

Sun, 03 May 2009 03:08:16 GMT

Brian Ring shares about how he tries to integrate his faith in Christ with his vocation as a graphic designer.

Life is Short, Think Eternally

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:45:26 GMT

132 Pictures, pt 3:
Guest preacher Tom Shrader demonstrates how thinking eternally is the secret of contentment.

God Stories: Rony Thomas

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 03:01:59 GMT

Rony Thomas shares his story about how God changed him from a person who opposed the gospel to one who was transformed by the gospel.

God Stories: Bonnie Jolly

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:29:12 GMT

Bonnie Jolly shares her story about how God demonstrated his love to her and broke through her heart, despite her being a "good person." She also shares some helpful insights on how believers can continually grow in grace.

Life is Short, Pursue God

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:24:19 GMT

132 Pictures, Pt 2:
Life is Short and we don't want to waste it. Jesus tells us that our first priority is to seek his Kingdom and righteousness, rather than to pursue things that are temporary and fleeting.

Kingdom Victory [audio]

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:38:38 GMT

The King & His Kingdom, pt 14:
As Jesus rises from the dead, we are challenged to make our lives count and not waste them.

Kingdom Victory [video]

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:38:35 GMT

The King & His Kingdom, pt 14:
As Jesus rises from the dead, we are challenged to make our lives count and not waste them.

God Stories: Tabatha Patella [audio]

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:32:02 GMT

Tabatha Patella shares how God used September 11, 2001 to get her attention and draw her into a relationship with Jesus.

Kingdom Achieved [audio]

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:14:25 GMT

The King and His Kingdom, Pt 13:
Jesus finally arrives to the moment he came for: the Cross. We learn that Jesus died as a substitute for those who love him and have eyes to see him as glorious.

God Stories: Garza Community Group [audio]

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 13:07:30 GMT

Eloy Garza shares about a recent service opportunity in his Community Group and describes some of what we can do to make a tangible difference for people in our community.

Kingdom Agony [audio]

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 13:18:36 GMT

The King and His Kingdom, pt 12:
Jesus faces the overwhelming reality that he will be abandoned by his disciples and will have to absorb the wrath of God on behalf of his people. We learn that he is the true Passover Lamb whose blood covers those who trust him.

Kingdom Love [audio]

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:40:03 GMT

The King and His Kingdom, pt 11:
Jesus summarizes the most important of all the commands: to love God with everything and to love your neighbor as yourself. We learn that this truth can only come by being melted by God's extravagant love for you in Jesus.

Kingdom Leadership [audio]

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:42:14 GMT

The King and His Kingdom, pt 10:
In this sermon we see that Jesus continues to turn the world's values on their head -- this time in the area of power, authority and leadership. Greatness is measured not by how many people serve you, but by how many people you serve.

God Stories: Bruce Gilmore [audio]

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:45:49 GMT

Bruce Gilmore shares about how God's grace broke into his life at an unexpected time.

Kingdom Costs [audio]

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:50:35 GMT

The King and His Kingdom, pt 9:
In this sermon we see that treasuring other things more than Jesus is what keeps people from eternal life. We also see that salvation is impossible with man, but possible with God.

Kingdom Confession [audio]

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:56:53 GMT

The King and His Kingdom, Pt 8:
In this sermon we see who Jesus is and what it means to follow him as he clearly describes the cost of being his disciple.

God Stories: Jen Ruddell [audio]

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:45:15 GMT

Jen Ruddell shares about how God changed her identity from being wrapped up in sports to being filled with love for Jesus.

God Stories: The Posners [audio]

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:19:11 GMT

Jarrod and Colleen Posner share how through financial difficulties, they have seen God work in their lives. We are thankful they didn't qualify for the Dr. Phil show.

Kingdom Motives [audio]

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:55:25 GMT

The King and His Kingdom, Pt 7:
As Jesus teaches in this passage, true holiness and piety come from the inside out as our hearts are renewed. If you're looking to make some changes in your life in order to more faithfully obey Jesus, this sermon will help you discover how those changes take place.

Kingdom Wholeness [audio]

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:01:33 GMT

The King and His Kingdom, Pt 6:
In this sermon, we see that Jesus has authority over the impossible. Jesus demonstrates his power over nature, an army of demons, and even death. Additionally, he gives us a picture of the future reality of the kingdom.

Kingdom Pictures [audio]

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:32:48 GMT

The King and His Kingdom, Pt 5:
In this sermon, we see Jesus address the question, "Why is there such a diverse response to Jesus' message and kingdom?" He answers it with a series of parables all about how we hear. What kind of soil represents your heart?

God Stories: Dwaynn Arrowsmith [audio]

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:45:13 GMT

Dwaynn Arrowsmith shares about how God radically saved him despite living a hardened life and thinking he was a Christian.

Kingdom Friendship [audio]

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:00:53 GMT

The King and His Kingdom, Pt 4:
In this sermon, we see that Jesus breaks one of the most common misconceptions about God: the idea that God only loves good people. This passage demonstrates the scandalous grace of Jesus and challenges both the sinner and the self-righteous.

God Stories: Linda Lau [audio]

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:57:05 GMT

Linda Lau shares how the radical grace of the gospel freed her from a works-righteousness mentality and also from some deep bitterness that poisoned her life.

Kingdom Forgiveness [audio]

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:48:40 GMT

The King and His Kingdom, Pt 3:
In this sermon we see that Jesus' authority as King makes him more than just a good teacher and a miracle worker. As the one with authority to forgive sins, Jesus is God.

God Stories: Geoffrey Wilcoxson [audio]

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:42:26 GMT

Geoffrey Wilcoxson shares how God has rescued him from his sin and is helping him to grow in grace day by day.

God Stories: Tamra Berbaum [audio]

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:37:20 GMT

Tamra Berbaum shares about how God transformed her from being a person who lived for herself and tried to find love apart from God and into a person who loves Jesus and is committed to living out his grace.

Kingdom Demonstrations [audio]

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:45:12 GMT

The King and His Kingdom, Pt 2:
In this sermon, we see that Jesus announcement that "the kingdom of God is at hand" (Mark 1:15) was more than just words. He backed it up with kingdom demonstrations that showed that he was ushering in a new reality.

Kingdom is at Hand [audio]

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:20:02 GMT

The King and His Kingdom, Pt 1: In this sermon, we are introduced to Jesus and his message. We see that Jesus is the anointed Messiah who is ushering in the Kingdom of God. His message is simple: "Repent and believe in the gospel." This is not just turning away from particular sins, but is also reorienting your whole life around Jesus.

God Stories: Brad Schoenhardt [audio]

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:22:05 GMT

Brad Schoenhardt shares about how God has brought him out of challenging circumstances and his own sinful responses to difficulty and into the grace and healing of Jesus.

Jesus' Prayer for His Church [audio]

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:08:17 GMT

This is the last of three sermons on John 17, helping us explore what Jesus wants for us as a new church. In this passage, Jesus prays for those who will believe through his disciples, and he asks that they would experience unity with God and unity with each other.

God Stories: Todd Johnson [audio]

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:58:42 GMT

God Stories: Luke Simmons interviews Todd Johnson about how God has worked in his life and freed him from selfishness and into servanthood.

Jesus' Prayer for His Disciples [audio]

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:01:55 GMT

This is the second of three sermons on John 17, helping us explore what Jesus wants for us as a new church. In particular, we see five things that Jesus desperately wanted for his closest friends and followers.

Jesus' Prayer for Glory [audio]

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:01:37 GMT

This is the first sermon in a three-part series on John 17 examining what Jesus prayed for his church. In this message, we see that Jesus is seeking his own glory but, unlike other glory-seekers, he actually is deserving of it because he is no ordinary man but God himself.

God Stories: JT Trottier [audio]

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:47:24 GMT

Luke Simmons interviews JT Trottier about how God has worked in his life and changed him from being skeptical of Christianity to in love with Jesus.

Prayer and Mission [audio]

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:29:24 GMT

On September 28, 2008, East Valley Bible Church threw a "Baby Shower" for Second Mile Church. Luke Simmons, lead Pastor of Second Mile Church, preaches to EVBC on Colossians 4:2-6 and explains how these truths are motivating the new church's ministry and invigorate EVBC's existing ministry.