Sermons Page 19

Genesis 3:1-24 · 2 Timothy 2:25

The Beginning of Sin

This sermon traces sin's progression from doubt about God's goodness to willful disobedience, and examines its consequences—shame, separation from God, loss of responsibility, judgment, and expulsion from paradise—while pointing to Christ's ultimate victory over Satan.

Acts 4:23-31 · Exodus 20

The Believer's Prayer

This sermon examines how believers should pray for boldness to proclaim the gospel rather than for comfortable circumstances. Acknowledging God's sovereignty, we are called to seek courage to speak for Jesus even amid opposition and trials.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 · Romans 1

The Bible — God's Book

The Bible is God's authoritative word, verified through its internal claims, archaeological evidence, textual integrity, and fulfilled prophecy, and should be approached with reverence and careful study.

Genesis 48:1-20 · Genesis 49:1-28

The Blessings

Jacob's blessings of his sons demonstrate the importance of giving appropriate encouragement to the next generation and learning to release the past. Each generation needs affirmation from those older, and true blessing speaks truthfully about both promise and responsibility.

John 9:1-41

The Blind Man

Faith grows through challenge and carries real consequences. The blind man's progressive encounters with Jesus—from 'the man named Jesus' to worshipped God—show how testing our beliefs deepens our commitment to Christ.

Daniel 6:13-23

The Cat House

Daniel refuses to hide his faith when a royal decree forbids prayer, demonstrating that true faith cannot be compromised even when facing consequences, and challenging believers to let their light shine rather than conceal their devotion.

Genesis 8:22

The Changing of the Seasons

God's promise of seasonal consistency reflects his faithful heart and offers us stability and assurance. Like the turning seasons, our walk with God requires consistent commitment to the one whose promises never fail.

1 Timothy 6:11-16 · 2 Timothy 3:17

1 Timothy

The Confession

This sermon examines how our confession of Jesus directs our daily lives and empowers us to flee greed while pursuing righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness—reflecting God's character in a challenging world.

1 Kings 18:16-40

The Contest

This sermon examines the showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, arguing that followers of God cannot remain neutral—they must decisively choose to follow the one true God or risk being captured by competing desires.

John 16:5-15

John Gospel

The Counselor

Jesus promises the Holy Spirit will convict the world of sin and guide believers into truth, with the Spirit's central work being to glorify Christ rather than draw attention to himself.

James 2:1-9 · Matthew 18

The Crisis of Community

This sermon examines how churches have lost the meaning of biblical community—personal sharing of lives—and challenges believers to actively practice love toward one another rather than passively waiting to feel connected.

Amos 5:18-27 · 1 Corinthians 6

Amos

The Day of the Lord

This sermon examines how Israel mistakenly believed religious activity substituted for righteousness, warning that true worship must be inseparable from daily obedience and justice. Believers today face the same temptation to compartmentalize faith, forgetting that the Day of the Lord demands consistent faithfulness.

Isaiah 40:28-31 · Isaiah 40:13-15

The Dependable God

When circumstances suggest God has abandoned us, Isaiah calls us to look beyond our immediate struggles and recognize God's vast power and wisdom. Trusting God means waiting on him even when we don't understand his ways.

Genesis 18:16-33 · Genesis 18:25

The Dynamics of Prayer

This sermon examines how prayer creates intimate partnership with God, revealing that the Creator welcomes human participation in divine purposes and genuinely responds to our intercession, making prayer a profound privilege rather than a casual practice.

Matthew 25:31-46 · 2 Peter 3:1-18

The End

This sermon examines the biblical teaching on Christ's return, judgment, heaven, and hell, calling believers to live with urgency and gratitude for God's gift of eternal life.

1 Peter 4:7-11

Peter epistles

The End Is Near

When believers keep Christ's return in mind, they are able to live faithfully—practicing self-control in prayer, loving one another deeply, offering hospitality, and using spiritual gifts to serve others.

Hebrews 9:24-28

The End of God's Plan

Christ's sacrificial death provides permanent forgiveness and establishes salvation for those who faithfully anticipate his return with longing and focus.

Luke 11:14-28 · Exodus 8:19

The Finger of God

Jesus defends his authority to cast out demons by demonstrating that Satan cannot work against himself; believers are called to decide whether Jesus's power comes from God or Satan, and to demonstrate faith through obedience.

Amos 5:1-17

Amos

The Funeral

This sermon examines how prosperity can blind us to sin and injustice. It calls believers to seek God actively through constant companionship with Him and to pursue justice for the oppressed.

Genesis 3:1-7 · Matthew 16:24-25

The God of Choice

This sermon contrasts the culture's emphasis on personal choice and autonomy with Scripture's call to deny self and center life on Christ. Christian ethics must prioritize God's will over personal satisfaction.

Ezekiel 28:2-19

Ezekiel

The God of Success

This sermon examines how wealth and success can tempt us to pride and self-sufficiency, forgetting that all our gifts come from God. Disciples of Jesus work to honor God and serve others, not to exalt themselves.

Acts 2:1-41 · Acts 1:6

Acts

The Great Day

God demonstrates His spiritual kingdom through the power of Pentecost, calling His disciples and hearers to embrace change and align their hearts with His will rather than resist it.

Matthew 23:23-24 · 2 Corinthians 8-9

The Heart of Giving

This sermon examines Jesus's teaching on giving, demonstrating that the motivation and condition of the heart matter more than the act of giving itself. True generosity flows from a cheerful heart set on honoring God and serving others, not from obligation or external pressure.

Isaiah 6 · Exodus 3

Family

The Holiness of God

This sermon examines God's holiness as revealed in Isaiah 6 and shows how believers are called to reflect that holiness in their family relationships, beginning with the recognition that Christ is the full revelation of God's holy character.