Faith Presbyterian

06/22/2026

"The God who Delivers and the Idol of Self " - It is common today to speak of sin more in terms of our flaws. We want salvation from our imperfections and deliverance from any obstacles to our own glory. The problem is that we don’t realize the unbearable burden of this self-idolatry. Daniel’s three friends find hope not in reaching their ideal self; rather, they find hope in denying self. They find new life by glorifying God and living for him. What do you find yourself wanting deliverance from? (Daniel 3:1-20) Kevin Nelson https://open.spotify.com/episode/5D5q14VQlWHuHRRPQpelwS?si=d84fb07201894a1a

Faith Presbyterian of Gainesville Sermons · Episode

06/17/2026

"The Revealer of Mysteries" - There are many incentives to fit in with those around you. Conformity promises success, approval, and security. It will also erode your identity as a Christian. Daniel and his friends don’t treat Babylonian culture as evil, but they know that faithfulness means resisting assimilation. What areas of your life are indistinguishable from those around you? What small compromises do you find yourself easily justifying? (Daniel 2:1-19, 36-49) Kevin Nelson
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JOaTguwz9KT6ec0XJcDxu?si=a2198ad1af594fe2

Faith Presbyterian of Gainesville Sermons · Episode

06/08/2026

"Strangers in a Strange Land" - There are many incentives to fit in with those around you. Conformity promises success, approval, and security. It will also erode your identity as a Christian. Daniel and his friends don’t treat Babylonian culture as evil, but they know that faithfulness means resisting assimilation. What areas of your life are indistinguishable from those around you? What small compromises do you find yourself easily justifying? (Daniel 1:1-21) Kevin Nelson https://open.spotify.com/episode/0r3d0XBGjay3begfGIesqX?si=252f19ce9ad44f73

Faith Presbyterian of Gainesville Sermons · Episode

06/08/2026

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05/25/2026

"The Art of Dying Well" - The absence of death in our everyday experience has caused us to misunderstand God’s purposes for us in this life. As Paul faces death, he gives us insight not only into how to die well, but how to live well, too. What is the greatest threat to you remaining faithful to the end? What resources has God given you to help you persevere? (2 Timothy 4:6-22) Kevin Nelson https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xmtvsKNbwWgE3IRajiz4z?si=a0348f421ae34d06

Faith Presbyterian of Gainesville Sermons · Episode

05/18/2026

"Words Breathed Out By God" - God’s word is not just the communication of accurate information about him and the way of salvation. It has the power to transform you. It is all we need for the life that God is calling us to. If we are not filling our minds with God’s word, then we will fill them with other things that will also transform us. How can scripture be both the word of man and the word of God? What is the biggest factor keeping you from God’s word? (2 Timothy 3:14-4:5) Kevin Nelson https://open.spotify.com/episode/1h9pyue31ovSAWQjNgfeyR?si=6d8d7ee6b1ea45a6

Faith Presbyterian of Gainesville Sermons · Episode

05/13/2026

05/11/2026

"The Difficulties of the End Times" - There is a type of nominal religion that goes down easy. It teaches a generic, undemanding religion and expects favor from God. It has the appearance of godliness but denies its power. The gospel, however, radically restructures your life. It brings repentance and death to sin, as well as producing the fruit of the Spirit. People who want a simple and safe religion will stand opposed to the gospel. Is your Christianity too comfortable? What prevents gospel-change from happening in your life? (2 Timothy 3:1-13) Kevin Nelson
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ou4hdaTw6ZObs284PiF4M?si=0fcaf353c5464c6d

Faith Presbyterian of Gainesville Sermons · Episode

05/06/2026

"Filled and Led by the Spirit of God " - Is it weird to talk about and emphasize the Spirit of God dwelling in believers? What does that even mean? When God's presence fills the tabernacle in Exodus 40, we don't simply have an interesting detail from Israel's history. Rather, we witness the kernel of everything God has promised and will do in the restoration of his people from their sin. He will dwell with them - not only alongside them or watching them from afar - he will be among them, in them, and leading them. The tabernacle was heaven on earth. What does it mean for the Church to be filled with the Spirit? How can you experience that heavenly presence today? (Exodus 40:34-38) Cord Carlin https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KhbHzQyEXE8XIiiI9gKSu?si=e86d167e399f4292

Faith Presbyterian of Gainesville Sermons · Episode

04/27/2026

"Rightly Handling the Word of Truth" - There is a wrong way to handle the word of truth. Christians are called to love truth that matters and hate false doctrine, and to do both compassionately. While Christians need to avoid getting themselves entangled in empty controversies, they should try to gently persuade those who are ensnared in lies. False teaching can harm the community, but so can ungodly attacks in the name of truth. How does seeing the devil’s role in ensnaring people affect how you treat those in error? What effect does your character have on the beliefs of those you are trying to influence? (2 Timothy 2:4-26) Kevin Nelson https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GD0amWoSdbTohJd1W8ovf?si=Jlh0SmsuSw-pHhT5LPO0RQ

Faith Presbyterian of Gainesville Sermons · Episode