Often in a trial we can either feel paralysed and not know what to do, or jump straight into action in ways we learned in the flesh. James 1:19-27 begins a focus on what we must do in trials that we might call 3D Christianity: Faith in action.
God proves His love for us in Christ’s death, and that while we were still enemies! As a result, we bask in the hope of future salvation. God’s wrath will be averted! His selfless love inspires us to trust Him. If Christ has died for us, how much more so can we trust Him to act for us? We have received the priceless gift of a reconciled relationship—this treasure is the boast of our joy.
The apostle Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians in Ephesians 3:14-21 is a heartfelt pastoral plea on behalf of believers that also helps shape our own desires and prayers.
In this sermon on Acts 13:26-41 we learn how the gospel is to be preached with an emphasis on the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Ezekiel 14:1-11 recounts an encounter between the prophet Ezekiel and some elders of Israel who come to inquire of the Lord. However, God reveals that these elders have set up idols in their hearts and placed sinful stumbling blocks before themselves. Because of this hypocrisy, God declares that He will not answer them as they expect. Instead, He warns that anyone who turns to idols will be judged by Him directly.
In Colossians 3:12-13, the Apostle Paul lists three characteristics of every believer’s new identity in Christ: chosen, holy, and beloved. Once we realize the true identity of our “new self,” we are ready to put off the “old self” and, by God’s grace, become more and more who we truly are in Him.
In this sermon on Luke 2:1-20 we will consider the humble birth of the King of kings, Jesus Christ and how we must respond to Jesus in humility.
Many people know “the Christmas story” about a baby born in a manger. Yet, to know the story's true meaning, we must know who the One in the manger really is. In the opening of his gospel, John makes the truth stunningly clear: the baby who came from the womb of a virgin is none other than the Son of God from all eternity.
What should Christians do with the desire to sin in their lives.
From John 13:1-17, we see five actions of Jesus that help to reveal our Savior’s character and remind us of our calling to humbly serve one another.
Psalm 51 is one of the most well-known and beloved passages in all Scripture. As we examine David's prayer after his sin with Bathsheba, we learn how to seek God’s forgiving, transforming, and restoring grace when we commit sin.
Many are troubled by the distressing news stories coming from all around the globe. The world today seems to be spiraling out of control, and we are tempted to ask, “Why can’t things go back to the way they were?” However, God’s Word tells us that such a question “does not come from wisdom.” In this sermon, we will explore the seven deadly stages of this kind of “foolish nostalgia.”
In this sermon on Hab. 3:16-19 we learn how to respond in a God glorifying way to very difficult foes, fears, and circumstances.
At one point or another, we have all wondered about the big questions of life: “Why do I exist? Is there real meaning to my life? Why is there evil in the world? What is the point of it all?” Far from shying away from such questions, God’s Word faces them head-on and provides answers that many might find surprising. In this sermon, we will join the author of Ecclesiastes on his quest for the answers to life’s toughest questions.
The subject of sanctification often suffers either from neglect or from misuse. Some Christians have been taught that sanctification is optional. Others think that doctrines of justification and sanctification are pitted against one another as opposites. One is sweet and glorious – one is wearisome and laborious. What is the truth about our sanctification? How important is it? How does it work? The answer God gives in Philippians 2:12-13 reveals that our obedience is both a daily necessity and a...
In context, the danger is false teaching. Assuming you have received Christ Jesus as “the Lord,” the real thrust of this text is the stability of your walk in Him. Your thankfulness externally confirms God’s work internally.
We all often face times of trial and trouble in life. As believers we want to know, how does God want us to respond in the day of trouble? What does it look like to respond with faith even in the midst of difficult circumstances? From Psalm 86, as the king of Israel calls out to God in the day of his trouble, we learn five practical ways to demonstrate faith in the face of difficulty.
Jesus’ teaching on the Father’s perfect provision for His children liberates us from the shackles of anxiety about our lives. What are we to pursue with this new-found freedom from worry? What is to be the primary pursuit of the Christian? This sermon focuses on Jesus’ command for His disciples to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
In this passage from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus commands His disciples not to sin by worrying and being anxious about their lives on earth, but rather to focus on the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. Jesus exposes the foolishness and futility of worrying and reminds His followers that they can – and must – entrust themselves to the care of their heavenly Father while they set their sights on serving Him.
In this sermon on Psalm 90:1-17 we are reminded of the eternity of God, the brevity of man, our need to be ready to meet our maker, and to seek the Lord’s blessing in prayer.
The promises of God anchor us during the storms of affliction, so that our hope is found in the Lord.
From 1 Peter 1:3-5 we are going to see Peter call on the Saints in Asia Minor to bless God because of the inheritance that God will give all Believers at the last time.
Paul calls us to follow his and others’ example of suffering loss for the sake of knowing Christ. So, when we feel the pain of loss, what is the hope that drives us on? It is primarily the eager expectation of a heavenly Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. And along with His arrival, we look forward to transformed bodies and His omnipotent rule over all creation. This is how we must stand firm in the Lord.
In this sermon on Psa. 84 we see the worshiping pilgrim first desiring to worship in the temple, then traveling to Jerusalem for a pilgrim feast to worship in the temple, then arriving and being blessed with corporate worship in the temple.
In this sermon from Psalm 146 we are encouraged to praise the Lord and not trust in man, because God is our mighty helper.
From Psalm 54 we learn how to cope with hard trials, even life-threatening situations. David models for us a simple three step process for responding to trials in a God glorifying way.
In Psalm 13 we learn what to do when it seems the Lord has abandoned you, how we must think, what we must do, and how to give God glory even in the most painful and enduring trials.
Yahweh, the great Creator King, dramatically repulses the religious hypocrites, but then He promises to vindicate those who submit to His word. Our submission may incur earthly rejection, but we can trust that Yahweh will eventually prove us right for persevering in His promise. We will be satisfied by His justice and righteousness.
