Category: Sermons
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The First Stewardship Crisis
This sermon explores the themes of stewardship and repentance, linking them to the fall of Adam and Eve. It emphasizes that true stewardship arises from understanding one’s identity as created in God’s image. Despite humanity’s failures, Christ, the faithful steward, redeems us, enabling us to manage God’s resources for His purposes and the Gospel’s spread.
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Living in the Timeout
The sermon emphasizes the importance of rest and reflection amidst life’s busyness, drawing parallels to the Transfiguration of Jesus. It highlights that while moments of divine clarity are valuable, true growth requires moving beyond them. Jesus’ dual nature as God and man is stressed, underscoring the necessity of His suffering for humanity’s salvation.
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Is This a Day Acceptable to the Lord?
The sermon explores the theme of genuine faith versus hypocrisy, emphasizing that true worship involves compassion and service rather than merely ritualistic fasting. It critiques a self-righteous attitude that seeks God’s favor through works, asserting that deliverance comes only by grace through Christ. The call is to embody sincere love and mercy in our actions.
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The “Folly” of the Cross
The sermon emphasizes that what appears foolish to the world, like the crucifixion of Christ, is, in fact, the profound wisdom and power of God for salvation. It also critiques human reliance on wisdom and reason over faith, illustrating this through historical examples of perceived follies that ultimately proved wise, reaffirming the core Christian belief…
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The People That in Darkness Sat
This sermon emphasizes the significance of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, particularly in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali, which symbolize spiritual darkness. It highlights God’s mercy and grace in revealing light through Christ, urging believers to share this message and live in faith, despite the shadows of death surrounding them.
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God’s Servant from the Womb
The sermon discusses the significance of Jesus as the Servant described in Isaiah 49, highlighting His divine purpose revealed from the womb. It emphasizes that Jesus, who identifies with all humanity, brings salvation not only to Israel but to all nations. The message advocates the sanctity of life and God’s inclusive love for everyone.
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The Voice of the Lord Is Over the Waters
This sermon reflects on God’s voice over creation, as depicted in Scripture, particularly during the Baptism of Jesus. It highlights the significance of water and the Word in baptism, emphasizing God’s grace, forgiveness, and the renewal of creation through Christ. It serves as a reminder of the believer’s new identity and hope in God’s enduring…
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The Good King’s Wisdom
Click here to listen to this sermon. And God said to [Solomon], “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, behold, I now do according to your word. Behold, I give…
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The Obedient Toddler: Christ’s Perfect Journey for Us
Click here to listen to this sermon. Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and His mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy Him.” And…
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What the Lord Had Spoken by the Prophet
Click here to listen to this sermon. All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call His name Immanuel” (which means, God with us) (Matthew 1:22-23). Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the…
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