http://www.locustlanechapel.com Messages from the pulpit of Locust Lane Chapel, a multi-ethnic congregation in Harrisburg, PA. Led by Pastor David B. Simmons. en Messages from the pulpit of Locust Lane Chapel, a multi-ethnic congregation in Harrisburg, PA. Led by Pastor David B. Simmons. Locust Lane Chapel no Locust Lane Chapel Sermons llc@locustlanechapel.com ℗ & © 2010 Locust Lane Chapel 720 Peace, Love, Kindness... all words we associate with Jesus. But in John 2, we see Jesus in a way we can hardly imagine... acting by means of violence. Why? Was this an emotion reaction of "righteous anger," or is there something more intentional than that? Pastor Simmons argues that Jesus is acting intentionally, making a statement about the nature of his Kingdom and the clear choice that we have to make in life. http://www.sermoncloud.com/locust-lane-chapel/cleaning-house http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2511/cleaning-house.mp3 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:05:00 GMT David Simmons Peace, Love, Kindness... all words we associate with Jesus. But in John 2, we see Jesus in a way we can hardly imagine... acting by means of violence. Why? Was this an emotion reaction of "righteous anger," or is there something more ... religion,sincerity,jesus,john,gospel,temple,temple_cleansing 33:12 With the death of the dearly beloved Ruthie Zimmerman still fresh on the hearts of the congregation, Pastor Simmons speaks to the security we have in Christ both in life and in death. http://www.sermoncloud.com/locust-lane-chapel/secure-in-christ http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2511/secure-in-christ.mp3 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:01:29 GMT David Simmons With the death of the dearly beloved Ruthie Zimmerman still fresh on the hearts of the congregation, Pastor Simmons speaks to the security we have in Christ both in life and in death. eternal_security,perseverance,death,mystery,jesus_christ,jesus,john_10 34:29 What is success and how do we find it? This is the question of the book of Proverbs. In this message, Pastor Simmons looks at the preface to Proverbs and the insights it gives us about how to find biblical wisdom and success in this life. http://www.sermoncloud.com/locust-lane-chapel/the-word-for-the-wise http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2511/the-word-for-the-wise.mp3 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:16:50 GMT David Simmons What is success and how do we find it? This is the question of the book of Proverbs. In this message, Pastor Simmons looks at the preface to Proverbs and the insights it gives us about how to find biblical wisdom and success in this life. proverbs,wisdom,success 34:11 Love is something we all seek, yet love is often an elusive thing. What is real love? What does it look like? Is it really what the world tells us it is, or is there something more? http://www.sermoncloud.com/locust-lane-chapel/love-means-letting-go http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2511/love-means-letting-go.mp3 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:17:49 GMT David Simmons Love is something we all seek, yet love is often an elusive thing. What is real love? What does it look like? Is it really what the world tells us it is, or is there something more? jesus,love,philippians,sacrifice,control 32:54 God has given his followers a mission to reach others for Christ. In this message, Pastor Tom gives practical insights from the scriptures about the important task of sharing the faith with others. http://www.sermoncloud.com/locust-lane-chapel/tom-neis-evangelism http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2511/tom-neis-evangelism.mp3 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:44:02 GMT Tom Neis God has given his followers a mission to reach others for Christ. In this message, Pastor Tom gives practical insights from the scriptures about the important task of sharing the faith with others. 38:11 Have you ever known a Grinch? Afraid of becoming a Grinch? In this message, Pastor Simmons looks at a Grinch like figure in the Bible who tried to ruin the first Christmas. Discover the characteristics in him that God seeks to redeem in us. http://www.sermoncloud.com/locust-lane-chapel/how-the-grinch-almost-stole-christmas http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2511/how-the-grinch-almost-stole-christmas.mp3 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:56:34 GMT David Simmons Have you ever known a Grinch? Afraid of becoming a Grinch? In this message, Pastor Simmons looks at a Grinch like figure in the Bible who tried to ruin the first Christmas. Discover the characteristics in him that God seeks to redeem in us. control,herod,jesus,christmas,grinch,matthew,sin 31:14 Why, on the Advent Sunday of PEACE do we call forth images of John the Baptist crying out in the wilderness instead of the little baby Jesus wrapped up in a manger? The reason has to do with the price of peace. In this message, Pastor Simmons looks at the price that must be paid if there is to be peace in our lives. http://www.sermoncloud.com/locust-lane-chapel/peace-has-its-price http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2511/peace-has-its-price.mp3 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:11:38 GMT David Simmons Why, on the Advent Sunday of PEACE do we call forth images of John the Baptist crying out in the wilderness instead of the little baby Jesus wrapped up in a manger? The reason has to do with the price of peace. In this message, Pastor Simmons looks ... jesus,advent,peace,christmas,herod,john_the_baptist,conflict 28:15 Psalm 65 is a classic text of thanksgiving. This worship experience is structured around the three movements of Psalm 65, leading God's people from simply giving thanks out of needs and wants to a great sense of thankfulness in all of life. http://www.sermoncloud.com/locust-lane-chapel/from-giving-thanks-to-being-thankful http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2511/from-giving-thanks-to-being-thankful.mp3 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:50:13 GMT David Simmons Psalm 65 is a classic text of thanksgiving. This worship experience is structured around the three movements of Psalm 65, leading God's people from simply giving thanks out of needs and wants to a great sense of thankfulness in all of life. thankfulness,psalm_65,psalms,thanksgiving 33:12 We live in an "anytime" world. The pressures for "here-and-now" living are great. Jesus, by his example in John 7:1-13, shows us how to beyond "anytime" living into "right time" living. http://www.sermoncloud.com/locust-lane-chapel/anytime-isnt-the-right-time http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2511/anytime-isnt-the-right-time.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:00:27 GMT David Simmons We live in an "anytime" world. The pressures for "here-and-now" living are great. Jesus, by his example in John 7:1-13, shows us how to beyond "anytime" living into "right time" living. jesus,time,time_management,purpose,john,pressure,stress 26:49 People don't like to admit it, but much of what we do is driven by a need to feel secure. In Psalm 127, Solomon speaks to the vanity of such pursuits. How can we find real security in a frightful and insecure world? http://www.sermoncloud.com/locust-lane-chapel/if-the-lord-builds-it http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2511/if-the-lord-builds-it.mp3 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:36:16 GMT David Simmons People don't like to admit it, but much of what we do is driven by a need to feel secure. In Psalm 127, Solomon speaks to the vanity of such pursuits. How can we find real security in a frightful and insecure world? psalms,solomon,psalm_127,wisdom,vanity,security,blessing,children,sons 31:51