The church of Jesus Christ has many reasons for disunity - familial and cultural background, social and economic status, and plain personal preference. But the Gospel of Jesus Christ can, and should, transcend them all. In this sermon, Paul Tripp looks at the church of Corinth and examines three things that happen when the Gospel is no longer the most precious, unifying possession in the church. Preached on February 15, 2009.
Jun 12, 2023•27 min
Why was Jesus so hard on the Pharisees? In this sermon, Paul Tripp reveals the most stinging criticism that Christ makes against the religious leaders and warns us that we're more like the Pharisees than unlike them. Preached on December 30, 2007.
Jun 12, 2023•34 min
There’s no topic that Jesus discussed more in His ministry than the topic of money and possessions - it's because he knows the default struggle of all of our hearts. In this sermon, Paul Tripp reveals three "treasure principles" that all humans live by. Preached on December 16, 2007.
Jun 12, 2023•30 min
The Sermon on the Mount is the longest single teaching by Jesus that the Bible records for us, but it’s not a list of the rules that are required for a follower of Christ. The Sermon on the Mount is a painting, by the Divine Artist, of what the posture of the heart of a Christian should look like - which then radically transforms the way we live. The center of that painting, the crescendo, is the Lord’s Prayer. In this sermon, Paul Tripp unpacks the first half of the Lord’s Prayer and what it me...
Jun 12, 2023•34 min
Jesus tells us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. It's an impossible call, because we struggle to love the people who love and bless us! In this sermon, Paul Tripp explains how true righteousness begins when we say, "I want to, but I can't on my own strength." Preached on December 2, 2007.
Jun 12, 2023•37 min
Christians live in dark communities, but God has called his children to remain in those dark communities and shine as lights for the Gospel. In this sermon, Paul Tripp unpacks the theology of luminescence and reveals how every believer can be an effective evangelist for Christ. Preached on November 25, 2007.
Jun 12, 2023•35 min
One of the biggest issues facing Christians is not dissatisfaction with God; it's that we're too easily satisfied with the things of this world! In his ninth and final sermon from Hebrews 11, Paul Tripp explains why waiting is good for our faith and what happens when we wait for something better. Preached on August 23, 2009.
Jun 12, 2023•33 min
What do you think your faith guarantees you? In this sermon from Hebrews 11, Paul Tripp explains that faith neither guarantees nor rules out comfort and success or suffering and pain. Preached on August 16, 2009.
Jun 12, 2023•32 min
All human beings measure their potential: they consider the task at hand and analyze the power at their disposal before making a decision. In this sermon, Paul Tripp continues through Hebrews 11 and looks at three vignettes of biblical characters who acted in faith, despite the odds. Preached on August 9, 2009.
Jun 12, 2023•30 min
Faith in God does not give you a ticket out of hardship, but faith in God gives you a remarkably different way of facing the hardship that comes your way. In this sermon, Paul Tripp looks at fear, faith, and treasure in the life of Moses' and his parents and their choices in Egypt. Preached on June 7, 2009.
Jun 12, 2023•33 min
Faith is not irrational, but faith will take you beyond the boundaries of your ability to reason. In this sermon, Paul Tripp teaches on Abraham's test to sacrifice Isaac and the four elements of faith that were essential to shaping Abraham's rest-filled response. Preached on May 31, 2009.
Jun 12, 2023•32 min
If Jesus is real and His Word is true, everything about life changes. In this sermon, Paul Tripp shows how faith in God transforms four things - vision, identity, desire, and relationship. Preached on May 24, 2009.
Jun 12, 2023•32 min
Do you consider yourself a person of faith? If you answered yes to that question, what evidence would you give to support that lifestyle of faith? In this sermon, Paul Tripp gives 4 characteristics of a faith-based lifestyle. Preached on May 17, 2009.
Jun 12, 2023•40 min
At the most basic of levels, what elements of Christianity make Christianity? In this sermon, Paul Tripp examines the Apostle Paul's address to the Areopagus and three doctrines that are essential to faith in God. Preached on January 4, 2009.
Jun 12, 2023•39 min
Christians are not different because they live by faith. In fact, every human being lives by faith. In this first sermon from Hebrews 11, Paul Tripp explains that Christians are different because of the object of their faith - the Lord Jesus Christ. Preached on October 5, 2008.
Jun 12, 2023•29 min
In this sermon, Paul David Tripp turns to the New Testament to conclude his 14-part series on the life of David. Using Matthew 1:1, Tripp teaches on five unshakeable truths that we can learn from the genealogy of Jesus. Preached on February 8, 2009.
Jun 12, 2023•28 min
David is on his deathbed after a forty-year reign. He calls his son and future king of Israel, Solomon, to his side. In his final words, he gives five commands. In this sermon, Paul David Tripp examines those five commands and how they continue to apply to the Christian today. Preached on February 1, 2009.
Jun 12, 2023•33 min
David is coming to the end of his reign as King of Israel, and even on his death bed, he continues to face attack. His son Adonijah is plotting to take the throne, and David has a choice make. In this sermon, Paul David Tripp teaches on the influence of the world and the perseverance of the people of God. Preached on January 25, 2009.
Jun 12, 2023•33 min
Sin has consequences. We live in a moral universe ruled by a holy God. Galatians 6:7 says, "God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap." Today you're harvesting what you planted yesterday, and today you're planting what you'll harvest tomorrow. In this sermon, Paul David Tripp teaches from 2 Samuel 15, one of the clearest accounts of the far-reaching consequence of sin presented in Scripture. Preached on January 18, 2009.
Jun 12, 2023•29 min
Mephibosheth is one of the few remaining descendants from the lineage of Saul and Jonathan. Dropped as an infant, Mephibosheth is crippled in both his feet, and is, in his own words, "a dead dog." But David honors a past covenant that he made with the house of Saul, and Mephibosheth is adopted into a new royal family. In this sermon on 2 Samuel 9, Paul David Tripp shows how this mini-story functions as a lens on the maxi-story of Redemption. Preached on December 28, 2008.
Jun 12, 2023•35 min
In a fallen world, things are not always what they seem to be. Such is the case in 2 Samuel 6, when the Lord kills Uzzah for simply touching the Ark of the Covenant in the wrong fashion. We are drawn to question God - "is this really the God I choose to serve?" In this sermon, Paul David Tripp explains that this story is actually a case study about the holiness of God, and that His holiness is our only hope. Preached on December 21, 2008.
Jun 12, 2023•25 min
There are many foolish people in the Bible. They ignore the wisdom of the Lord and choose their own way. But don't be so hard on these characters. Their stories are a reflection of what we struggle with each day. In this sermon from 2 Samuel 3, Paul David Tripp reveals the foolishness of three men and points us to the only source of Wisdom. Preached on December 14, 2008.
Jun 12, 2023•37 min
1 Samuel ends with Saul falling on his sword in a tragic suicide. 2 Samuel begins with David lamenting the death of Saul, and his best friend Jonathan. And linking these two books together is an Israelite messenger with selfish intent. In this sermon, Paul David Tripp highlights the heart of these three characters and how their stories are a mirror into our everyday life. Preached on December 7, 2008.
Jun 12, 2023•38 min
As you face foolish, unwarranted, and cruel responses from sinful people in this fallen world, what happens inside of your heart? When you experience an unexpected insult, accusation, or harassment, how do you respond? In this story, we see how David responds - and how we are more like him than unlike him, as both victim and victimizer in relationships gone sour. Preached on November 30, 2008.
Jun 12, 2023•31 min
David and Jonathan have one of the sweetest relationships recorded in the Bible. But in 1 Samuel 20, that relationship faces its darkest trial when King Saul tries to assassinate both men. In this sermon, Paul David Tripp reveals the motivations of Saul, David, and Jonathan, and uses this story as a mirror to reveal our motivations and struggles. Preached on October 12, 2008.
Jun 12, 2023•34 min
What do you do when suffering enters your door? How do you react to God when He brings difficulty into your life? Are you a complainer? Are you a whiner? Are you a grumbler? In this sermon, Paul David Tripp takes us on a Biblical tour and reveals seven principles on suffering and the character of God. Preached on October 5, 2008.
Jun 12, 2023•35 min
There couldn't be a more familiar story in all of Scripture. It's the epic clash between David and Goliath. But there's a third character that we often leave out - King Saul. In this sermon on 1 Samuel 17, Paul David Tripp juxtaposes the personal identity of David and Saul and reveals how it radically affects the way they face the opposition of the Philistine warrior. Preached on September 21, 2008.
Jun 12, 2023•29 min
The American Association of Plastic Surgeons reported that there were 11.7 million cosmetic surgeries performed in America in 2007. Humanity is obsessed with appearance. But when Samuel searches for a new king of Israel, we discover that the Lord looks on the heart. This is a frightening reality, because the Lord sees each sinful and selfish desire of our heart. But as Paul David Tripp preaches, we don't have to live in fear, because Christ came to pay the penalty for our hearts and now lives in...
Jun 12, 2023•33 min
You could argue that 2 Samuel 7 is one of the most significant chapters in the entire Old Testament. The Lord makes a covenant with King David and promises to establish the throne of his kingdom forever. But this passage has very little to do with David at all. He only becomes great because the Lord has the power to do what He promises. In this inaugural sermon in a series on the life of David, Paul David Tripp reminds us that our hope is in the God who stands behind His promises. Preached on Se...
Jun 12, 2023•28 min
You probably won't find this phrase on a Valentine's Day card, but love is a war. In this final sermon on love, Paul David Tripp reveals where the battle for love is being fought and how victory can be won. Preached on July 20, 2008.
Jun 12, 2023•30 min
