We often do not give serious attention to the "little" sins in our lives, such as the sin of partiality. But the Bible takes the showing of partiality seriously. James addresses this issue in chapter 2 of his epistle. "My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality." James 2:1 A sermon from James 2:1–13.
"for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise." Galatians 3: 26-29 A sermon from Galatians 3:15–29.
"And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practises righteousness has been born of him." 1 John 2:28-29 A sermon from 1 John 2:18–29.
Many people consider the Word of God as suggestive, rather than authoritative; it merely introduces ideas that carry no particular force, nor demand a particular response. But James, develops the theme of the right response to the word of God. "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what...
"Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”— A sermon from Galatians 3:13.
"For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:6-8 A sermon from Romans 5:1–11.
A sermon from Galatians 3:1–12. "Know then that it is those of faith who are the sons of Abraham. And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, 'In you shall all the nations be blessed.' So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith." Galatians 3:7-9
A sermon from James 1:17–18.
A sermon from Galatians 3:1-5.
A sermon from James 1:12–18.
A sermon from Galatians 2:14–21.
A sermon from James 1:9–11.
A sermon from Galatians 2:1–16.
A sermon from 1 Corinthians 11:17–34.
A sermon from Luke 18:15–30. "And he said to them, 'Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, who will not receive many times more in this time, and in the age to come eternal life.” Luke 18:29-30
A sermon from James 1:5-8. "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways." James 1:5-8
We don't have all the details of the Bible in our minds, and there are many facts about Scripture that we do not know. But there is one fact that we must know, and that is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul had insight into numerous truths, but he had particular insight into the Gospel of the Lord Jesus and his saving grace. A sermon from Galatians 1:11–24.
Although James is often neglected compared to other apostolic epistles, it is important wisdom literature, sometimes referred to as the Proverbs of the New Testament. "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." James 1:2-3 A sermon from James 1:1–4.
A sermon from Galatians 1:6–9 "I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be a...
Who is Christ Jesus for us today? In Western society, Christ is often seen as a cultural icon. A has-been superstar remembered in art, music, and on the calendar. Though many see Christ in this fashion, for the Christian, he is much more. He is our risen Lord and Saviour. A sermon from Galatians 1:1–4.
The character of Balaam might not be completely familiar to everyone, but many remember the story of a talking donkey. As we study this chapter, we will draw out some lessons from the fascinating story of Balaam and his donkey. A sermon from Numbers 22.
Like the ancient Stoics, we value self-sufficiency as one of the cardinal virtues. We value making our own way in life and we teach our children to be self-reliant. This is a good thing. But when it comes to the theological realm, self-sufficiency runs against the grain of biblical revelation. It does not work when it comes to our relationship with God. As sermon from Luke 18:9–14.
One of the challenges of aging is that with the passage of time we experience a loss of wonder. It becomes more and more difficult for us to be surprised and we lose the innocence and sense of awe we had as children. This can also happen as we mature in the faith. When can lose our sense of awe for the marvelous truths in the Bible. This was not the case with the Apostle John, eyewitness of the Lord Jesus Christ. A sermon from 1 John 1:1–10.
Often prayer is seen as a last resort, like an emergency chute on an airplane, only to be deployed when needed. And yet, the Bible calls us to be people who persist in prayer. "Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart" Luke 18:1 A sermon from Luke 18:1–8.
Jesus instituted two ordinances for the church to observe until he returns: Baptism and the Lord's Supper. The Lord's Supper is central to the life of the church, a symbolic feast that points to the work of Christ and particularly His death on the cross. "And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, 'Take, eat; this is My body.' Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, 'Drink from it, all of you. For this is My...
A sermon from Luke 17:20–37 "Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, 'The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.” Luke 17: 20-21
Whatever the world has to offer does not compare to the risen Christ. The gospels do not conclude with the death of Christ, but with the resurrection of Christ, the living Lion of Judah. A sermon from John 20.
Relationships on earth demand responsibility, but our relationship to God demands greater responsibility. As children of God we are required to please our heavenly Father. A sermon from Romans 14:18.
This sermon deals with the subject of eternity and looks at the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. A sermon from Luke 16:19–31.
"And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, 'All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.' Amen." A sermon from Matthew 28:18–20.
