Sermons on Sinapis Alba:

The Lord Is Faithful

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 8, 2024

Which animal is not faithful in a relationship? The answer: Cheetah. You might have thought I was going to say: People. But as unfaithful as many people are, there is one who is always faithful. The Lord is faithful!

Alba 4-7-2024 THE LORD IS FAITHFUL II Thessalonians 3:1-5 There was an advertisement which read, “Faithful Dog For Sale”. So a guy called up the owner for details and said, “Hey, I saw your offer for a faithful dog, I have a couple of questions.” “Shoot.” “Is he good with kids?” “Very. He’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Please God

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 23, 2023

We can’t live up to our own expectations any more than we can live up to everyone else’s demands. For a Christian, the goal is not to please self, but to please God.

Alba 10-22-2023 HOW TO PLEASE GOD I Thessalonians 2:1-8 Back in 1975 Rick Nelson recorded a song called “Garden Party.” The song tells about the day he learned the truth: "You can’t please everyone." If you remember the TV show, Ozzie and Harriet, you know that Ricky Nelson was one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Three Sure Witnesses

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 30, 2024

And what is it that we can know for sure? I John 5:5 proclaims that “Jesus is the Son of God.” And the reason we can know this for sure is that there are multiple witnesses that point to the same fact. And they are in agreement with each other.

Alba 9-29-2024 THE THREE SURE WITNESSES I John 5:6-12 Donald Trump has often spoken of what he calls, “fake news” when describing what he considers biased reporting. And it is true that most reporting about Trump is negative, while his opponents receive more favorable treatment. But did you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Submission Of Mary Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 5, 2022

Did you know that Virgin Mary gave birth to a 7 pound 11 ounce baby Jesus on Christmas Day, December 25, 2008, in Peru. That is what a Reuters news agency reported. It said, “Virgin Mary, a 20-year-old Peruvian woman, gave birth to a baby boy on Christmas day and named him Jesus.

Alba 12-4-2022 THE SUBMISSION OF MARY Luke 1:26-38 Did you know that Virgin Mary gave birth to a 7 pound 11 ounce baby Jesus on Christmas Day, December 25, 2008, in Peru. That is what a Reuters news agency reported. It said, “Virgin Mary, a 20-year-old Peruvian woman, gave birth to a baby boy on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Win As Many As Possible

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 29, 2025

If we look at the world as the Lord does, we will, like the apostle Paul, see every person as one for whom Christ died, a person whom the Lord loves and desires to be in His family.

Alba 6-29-2025 WIN AS MANY AS POSSIBLE I Corinthians 9:19-23 One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were very worn and ragged. In his hand he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Run To Win

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 6, 2025

We are not in the Olympics or the Isthmian games. Still, we’re all running and we’re all busy. But are we running toward the right thing? What race are you running right now? Are you running the rat race of a hectic life, or are you running the race for heaven?

Alba 7-6-2025 RUN TO WIN I Corinthians 9:24-27 Herm Edwards, former coach of the New York Jets, was best known for his leadership and motivational abilities, which helped shape not just the teams he coached, but also the players who respected him. His most memorable moment with the Jets came in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Example Are You?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 28, 2025

There is much in Israel's history that gives some bad examples. We can learn from what they did and do better. If you want to be a better example, here are five questions you should answer.

Alba 7-27-2025 WHAT KIND OF EXAMPLE ARE YOU? I Corinthians 10:5-11 Have you ever been told, “Let that be an example to you”? There are many things we can learn from examples, some good and some bad. On September 19, 1997, a Drivers-Ed teacher gave a lesson he would like to forget. The teacher ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Of This World

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 24, 2025

The wisdom of this world is finite, foolishness and futile. The wisdom of God will make you wise to salvation.

Alba 3-23-2025 THE WISDOM OF THIS WORLD I Corinthians 3:18-23 Chris Surber, a minister in Florida, told about being a child growing up in North Central California. He said his favorite time of year was winter. While it would seldom snow in the San Joaquin Valley where he lived, only a little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Different Gifts - All Useful

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 4, 2022

The greatest gift we can receive is the gift of salvation. But God's gift giving does not end there. God provides us with gifts that enhance our lives and build up the body of Christ, the church.

Alba 5-1-2022 DIFFERENT GIFTS – ALL USEFUL Romans 12:3-8 In December of 2004, Dave Barry, a columnist for the Washington Post, wrote his comments about the typical male in the first week of December. He wrote, “Your standard man, at this point in the Christmas season, has purchased zero gifts. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead In Sin, Alive In Christ

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 31, 2023

Can a man be officially alive after being declared legally dead? That question became international news when a man from Ohio showed up in good health after being reported missing more than 25 years earlier.

Alba 1-29-2023 DEAD IN SIN, ALIVE IN CHRIST Ephesians 2:1-7 Can a man be officially alive after being declared legally dead? That question became international news when a man from Ohio showed up in good health after being reported missing more than 25 years earlier. At the time of his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Pride

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 7, 2025

Whenever we accomplish something good, it is only natural to have a positive emotional reaction. There is nothing wrong with celebrating an achievement, but there is a darker side to pride that can be ugly.

Alba 4-6-2025 THE DANGER OF PRIDE I Corinthians 4:6-13 In the Peanuts cartoon, one day Linus tells Charlie Brown, “When I get big, I'm going to be a humble, little country doctor. I'll live in the city, and every morning I'll get up, climb into my sports car, and zoom into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mother's Request

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 12, 2025

Today, we are going to look at the mother of James and John, those two who were in the inner circle among the followers of Jesus. Their mother was a mom and like any other mom. She was looking after the best interest of her children. All she really wanted was for her kids to do good.

Alba 5-11-2025 A MOTHER'S REQUEST Matthew 20:20-28 A little boy was talking with the girl next door. “I wonder what my mom would like for Mother’s Day.” The girl answered, “Well, you could promise to keep your room clean and orderly. You could go to bed as soon as you’re told. You could brush ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is The Anti-Christ?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 15, 2024

The apostle John, who also gave us the Book of Revelation, gives us good information about what to look for, and what to look out for, when it comes to the subject of the anti-christ.

Alba 7-21-2024 WHO IS THE ANTI-CHRIST? I John 2:18-23 Who is the Anti-Christ? Sorry, I can't tell you. Because I do not know! That may be disappointing to some of you who expected specific information. There are others who thought they knew the answer to that question. So we were told ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-23, 1 John 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold Our Heavenly Father's Love

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 29, 2024

There is no greater love! The closest we can come to grasping the full extent of that love is to come to know that He did all of that for each of us.

Alba 7-28-2024 BEHOLD OUR HEAVENLY FATHER'S LOVE I John 3:1-3 Juanita Slater of West Chester, Ohio told this story in the Christian Reader: She said, “When I was staying with a neighbor’s five and seven year olds, I heard a squeal coming from the next room. Then I heard Becky’s voice, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Know Whose Child You Are

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 5, 2024

Be careful whose child you seem to be. If we want to be considered as God's children, then we had better act like it.

Alba 8-4-2024 HOW TO KNOW WHOSE CHILD YOU ARE I John 3:4-10 Have you heard this story? A young man shopping in a supermarket noticed a little old lady following him around. If he stopped, she stopped. And she just kept staring at him. She finally overtook him at the checkout, and she turned ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ