How do respond in moments of difficulty when God doesn't seem to care? In this sermon, Paul Tripp tells the story of Jesus calming the storm and how the disciples' questions reveal what truly rules their hearts. Preached on May 16, 2010.
Life in the Kingdom of God can be confusing. Often, things don't work out the way that you would hope and expect. In this sermon, Paul Tripp unpacks three little parables that speak into the confusion of the disciples who have given their lives to follow Christ and build His Kingdom. Preached on May 9, 2010.
We know it as the Parable of the Sower, but it should be more accurately entitled The Parable of the Soil. In this sermon, Paul Tripp teaches how we should approach listening to the Word of God, and how to avoid living like rocky soil. Preached on April 25, 2010.
C.S. Lewis wrote that we must make a choice with Jesus; it's impossible to remain neutral. He was either a lunatic on a level with a man who says he is a poached egg, or he is the Son of God. In this sermon, Paul Tripp teaches on the entire third chapter of the gospel of Mark and the 6 vignettes that display the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. Preached on April 11, 2010.
The greatest enemy of the true Gospel is a fake gospel of self-congratulatory self-righteousness. In this sermon, Paul Tripp explains why Jesus confronted the Pharisees so frequently, specifically on their traditionalism and legalism. Preached on March 28, 2010.
If you were employed by Jesus to find 12 of the most qualified candidates to be his closest ministry partners, who would you choose? In this sermon, Paul Tripp explains how Levi the tax collector would not make any of our lists, and how our attitudes are self-righteously similar to the Scribes who question Jesus' decision. Preached on March 21, 2010.
What do you tell yourself you need? What do you tell yourself the world needs? In this sermon, Paul Tripp preaches on the story of Jesus healing the paralytic, and how it's easy for us to place our priorities on things that are significant, but not essential for life. Preached on February 28, 2010.
To conclude his action-packed first chapter, Mark records Jesus' famous act of healing the leper. In this sermon, Paul Tripp draws parallels between us and the leper - not only his condition, his response to Christ's miracle of healing. Preached on February 21, 2010.
If you want to mature as a follower of Jesus, you must (by grace) align the desires of your heart with the desires of God's heart; what God wants for you, you must want for yourself; what's important to God must be important to you. In this sermon from the gospel of Mark, Paul Tripp reveals what Jesus came and did not come to do, so that we can begin to ask from Jesus what he would want us to ask. Preached on February 14, 2010.
What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ? The Gospel According to Mark provides a much different answer than most of 21st century Western Christianity. In this sermon, Paul Tripp explains how Jesus calls his first disciples, how they responded, and what that means for our discipleship today. Preached on January 31, 2010.
The gospel according to Mark decimates moral neutrality by presenting us with an absolute truth to accept or reject - the kingship of Christ. In this sermon, Paul Tripp examines what it looks like to accept Christ's kingship - "repent and believe in the gospel." Preached on January 24, 2010.
Mark has a very efficient way of characterizing events in his gospel, so it could be easy to miss the significance of Christ's temptation in the wilderness. In this sermon, Paul Tripp reminds us that the hope of humanity rests on Jesus's shoulder in these two short verses. Preached on January 17, 2010.
The gospel of Mark is a hard-hitting, fast-paced narrative, one where the author doesn't permit readers to remain neutral when it comes to the central character - Jesus Christ. In this opening sermon, Paul Tripp calls attention to the radically divisive opening sentence that launches Mark's gospel. Preached on January 3, 2010.
What's the key to standing firm in the midst of difficulty? In this final sermon from 1st Peter, Paul Tripp summarizes the epistle and provides three directives for steadfastness: celebrate grace, love one another, and find peace in the Gospel. Preached on September 27, 2009.
Paul Tripp delves into 1 Peter 5:6-11, providing practical guidance for living with a carefree mentality in challenging times. He outlines five key directives, including humbling ourselves under God's mighty hand, casting anxieties on Him, being sober-minded and watchful against the devil, resisting the enemy firm in faith, and trusting God's ultimate grace to restore and establish us. The sermon encourages believers to embrace God's wisdom and sovereign care to find true rest, courage, and hope.
If you were able to design your perfect week, where everything went the way you wanted it to go, what would that week look like? Chances are it would be free from suffering! In this sermon, Paul Tripp explains why suffering should be our new normal and 6 ways to respond biblically. Preached on September 6, 2009.
Why do self-defense classes exist? Because we live in a world where danger exists, and people need to arm themselves against danger. In this sermon, Paul Tripp teaches on "defensive, Christological thinking" and how it prepares us for suffering, temptation, the coming judgement and eternity. Preached on August 23, 2009.
If you ever need to speak to an individual or group of people that you don't, and you want to speak a word that will apply, speak a word of encouragement or comfort. In this sermon, Paul Tripp looks at the encouraging words that Peter has for Christians experiencing mockery, rejection, and persecution. Preached on August 16, 2009.
There are times when we suffer because we sin and experience the natural consequences. But other times, we suffer because of Christ. In this sermon, Paul Tripp looks at three profound principles about suffering from the book of 1st Peter. Preached on July 12, 2009.
Whether he knew it or not, John Mellencamp penned profound theology with his famous lyrics, "I fight authority; Authority always wins." In this sermon, Paul Tripp explains the purpose of human authority and why we should submit, even if it appears flawed and unjust. Preached on July 5, 2009.
Have you ever thought that we overcomplicated the simple message of the Christian life? In this sermon, Paul Tripp defines the fundamental job description of every Christian with three basic commands: live like an alien, fight like a soldier, behave like an ambassador. Preached on June 28, 2009.
What is the greatest danger to modern Christianity? There are many external threats, but in this sermon, Paul Tripp opens 1st Peter to show that the biggest threat lies within ourselves: when we forget our identity, we become paralyzed and ineffective at sharing the Gospel. Preached on June 21, 2009.
What does it look like to love one another, or to love your neighbor? The call to love is all throughout the Old and New Testament. In this sermon from 1st Peter, Paul Tripp unpacks four characteristics of love that will radically shape your relationships and ministry. Preached on May 31, 2009.
Even though Christians have been given the wisdom of the Bible and the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, we struggle to keep our values in line with God's values. In this sermon, Paul Tripp preaches on three values from 1 Peter that will alter the way we live until Christ returns. Preached on May 24, 2009.
Have you searched and inquired carefully about your salvation? In this sermon, Paul Tripp explains how the process of investigative reporting on the story of your eternal destiny can keep you stable in times of trouble. Preached on April 26, 2009.
Are you experiencing grief, trials, or tests that come from the hand of a loving God? In this sermon, Paul Tripp unpacks Peter's metaphor of metallurgy and explains how there are only two gospels we choose to preach to ourselves in these moments: the gospel of temporary self-glory or the gospel of uncomfortable grace. Preached on April 19, 2009.
If you were writing to friends and family members who were suffering, what would you write? In this inaugural sermon from 1st Peter, Paul Tripp unpacks the pastoral wisdom behind the challenges Peter gives to the elect exiles and how we can benefit from these reminders. Preached on April 5, 2009.
It’s not natural to want the things of God. Only a person inhabited by the Spirit of God would desire his ways. In this sermon, Paul Tripp explains the difference between the natural person and the spiritual person and the dangers that come with both. Preached on March 29, 2009.
While Christianity relies on faith and not sight, it is not anti-wisdom. In this sermon, Paul Tripp explains why Christianity is actually all about wisdom: a secret and hidden wisdom that comes from God alone. Preached on March 22, 2009.
We shouldn't be surprised when the world mocks, or at least avoids, the Church of Jesus Christ. In this sermon, Paul Tripp explains why the Cross is folly to those who are perishing and how Christians can engage culture with its power. Preached on February 22, 2009.
