Sermons by Doug Link
Contending for the Faith, Part 3
Jude 17-25 When false teaching and mockery press in on the church, believers need to know not only what to fight against but how to stand firm themselves. In this message, Pastor Doug Link shows how remembering the apostles’ words, growing through the Word and prayer, and showing mercy to the wavering keep us in God’s love—while the God who is able keeps us to the end.
Contending for the Faith, Part 2
Jude 3-16 What happens when people who claim to follow God twist his grace into an excuse to sin, and how can believers stay secure when error creeps into the church? In this message, Pastor Doug Link explores the assurance that God preserves all who belong to him, the believer’s call to persevere in that love, and how Old Testament examples equip the church to recognize and stand against false teaching.
Contending for the Faith
Jude 1-4 Every community of faith eventually faces a choice: guard the truth it was given, or quietly let it erode from within. In this message, Pastor Doug Link introduces the book of Jude, showing how believers find their identity as those who are called, loved, and kept by God, and why that secure identity equips the church to contend for the faith against false teaching that creeps in unnoticed.
Agur’s Prayer
Proverbs 30:7-9 Reflecting on Proverbs 30, Pastor Doug Link highlights Agur’s prayer for a life marked by truth and contentment—asking God to keep deception far away and to provide neither poverty nor riches so that God’s name is honored in every circumstance.
Wisdom for a New Year
Proverbs 30:1-6 The author of Proverbs 30 held a high regard for God and His word, and he also presented an accurate portrayal of humanity. Pastor Doug Link explores the initial part of this proverb, demonstrating how it offers the path to wisdom that we need as we embark on a new year.
Jesus, the Righteous Branch
Jeremiah 23:5-6 The scriptures are replete with numerous prophecies about the arrival of a messiah, and all these prophecies were fulfilled by the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Pastor Doug Link guides us through one such prophecy found in Jeremiah, which states that Jesus came to Earth to rescue humanity from their sins.
A Trustworthy Statement
Titus 3:4-8 Paul, in his letter to Titus, emphasizes the profound impact of mercy in salvation and urges believers to devote themselves to good works in response. Pastor Doug Link illustrates how God’s grace and our good works collaborate harmoniously in the Christian life.
Do Not Be Anxious
Matthew 6:25-34 In this contemporary culture with hyper-awareness of world-wide events and societal complexity, we are prone to worry about possibilities and choices that may never occur. Pastor Doug Link leans on the words of Jesus to remind us that God knows what we need and will provide for us.
The Mercy of God in Jonah
Jonah God is not only sovereign over all creation, he is also merciful and gracious. Pastor Doug Link concludes his survey of the book of Jonah, where God’s mercy is on display despite the sinful behavior of this prophet.
The Sovereignty of God in Jonah
Jonah God has complete control over all aspects of creation, including weather, seemingly random events, human choices, and even animals. Pastor Doug Link takes us through a survey of the book of Jonah, where God’s sovereignty is on display throughout the book that we know so well.
A Life that Pleases God, Part 2
1 Thessalonians 4:4-12 Paul addressed the need for the Thessalonian church to grow in their sanctification. Pastor Doug Link concludes a two-part series that discusses both sexual purity and some surprisingly ordinary areas of a Christian life that please God.
A Life that Pleases God, Part 1
1 Thessalonians 4:1-5 Paul had expressed his pleasure with how the Thessalonian church had grown spiritually since his departure, but then he turned his focus to areas where they needed growth. Pastor Doug Link begins a two-part series on an exhortation to grow in sanctification, starting with sexual purity.