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This sermon examines the central tension in Isaiah chapters 7 through 12, where the nations of Judah and Israel face a critical decision between relying on political alliances with Assyria or trusting in Yahweh. The message highlights that while God permits Assyria to execute judgment on both kingdoms due to their rejection of Him, He simultaneously preserves a faithful remnant who actively turn b...

The sermon examines the spiritual apathy of the world as depicted in the days of Noah and Lot, contrasting the perspective of Peter in 2 Peter with Jesus' teaching in Luke 17. While Peter emphasizes God's deliverance of the righteous from wickedness, Jesus highlights the mundane, physical activities of eating, drinking, and marrying that characterized a society indifferent to spiritual realities....

This sermon explores the biblical imperative for deep, intentional thinking as a distinct human capacity given by God. It argues that modern distractions and a consumer-oriented mindset have eroded the ability to ponder life's significant questions, urging believers to slow down and engage in quiet reflection. The message emphasizes that true wisdom requires seeking knowledge from God's Word rathe...

Bible Reading: Matthew 26:36-46 Sermon: Matthew 26:39 1. His Separation in Prayer. 2. His Sorrow in Prayer. This sermon examines the example of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane to define the essential nature of Christian prayer. It argues that prayer is not merely a ritual but a vital priority that requires separation from distractions, deep sorrow for sin, and intense spiritual struggle. By anal...

This sermon examines Jude 1:4, warning believers about false teachers who have infiltrated the church and pervert the grace of God into license for sin. The message distinguishes between genuine faith, which produces obedience and holiness, and antinomianism, which rejects Christ's lordship while claiming His salvation. By referencing historical examples of rebellion and the Battle of the Bulge, t...

This sermon explores the narrative of Ruth 1:1-6 to illustrate the spiritual dangers of a 'day of small things,' characterized by decline, temptation, and disappointment. It argues that the famine in the land of promise serves as a divine warning against seeking provision in the world rather than in God, highlighting the ultimate futility of idolatry and worldly comfort. The preacher emphasizes th...

"Testimonies of Expository Preaching" This unique sermon time defines expository preaching as the faithful explanation of Scripture's original intent. This contrasts with topical or anecdotal messages prioritizing the preacher's ideas over the text! Using Nehemiah 8 as a foundational example, the message outlines a 'preaching ladder' presented at a MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching worksho...

Is expositional preaching the biblical standard for teaching God's Word? This sermon examines historical and New Testament examples, including Ezra, Jesus, and Paul, to demonstrate that true preaching involves reading, explaining, and applying scripture in context to reveal Christ. The message continues the theme from our AM sermon, contrasting this method with superficial inspirational talks, emp...

Bible Reading: Ruth 3:1-5 1. There is a person 2. There is a period 3. There is a place 4. There is a practice This sermon uses the imagery of Boaz winnowing barley in Ruth 3:2 to illustrate the final judgment and the security of the believer. The preacher identifies four key elements in the text: the person, the period, the place, and the practice. It emphasizes that Jesus Christ, as the Lord of...

This sermon examines the Parable of the Good Samaritan as a corrective to self-righteousness, illustrating that true neighborly love transcends social and religious boundaries. The central message argues that the law of God exposes human sin and inability to achieve righteousness through works, thereby pointing believers to the grace found in Christ. By contrasting the indifference of the priest a...

This sermon emphasizes the believer's responsibility to declare God's praises to the world, grounded in the identity of the church as a chosen generation and royal priesthood. The message outlines three essential prerequisites for this mission: a purified soul achieved through the renewal of the mind and will, a firm belief in the inerrancy and sufficiency of the Scriptures as the incorruptible se...

The sermon centers on the question posed by John the Baptist's disciples to Jesus, using His response as a framework for understanding the necessity of salvation. The preacher explains that Jesus provided both physical and scriptural evidence of His identity by performing miracles that fulfilled Messianic prophecies. Each miracle is interpreted spiritually: the blind seeing represents overcoming s...

This sermon examines the account of Martha and Mary to highlight the danger of becoming overly occupied with temporal duties at the expense of spiritual nourishment. It argues that anxiety and busyness often stem from neglecting the one thing needful, which is sitting at the feet of Jesus to learn from His word. By contrasting Martha's initial distraction with her later confession of faith in John...

This sermon examines the divergent reactions of the returned exiles in Ezra 3, contrasting the joy of the younger generation with the weeping of the elders who mourned the loss of Solomon's temple glory. The central argument challenges the tendency toward discouraging comparisons with the past, urging believers to recognize God's active work in the 'small things' of church life, such as laying fou...

This sermon examines the parable of the rich man and Lazarus to illustrate the finality of death and the eternal consequences of rejecting God's grace. It contrasts the worldly security of the ungodly with the spiritual contentment of the believer, emphasizing that earthly wealth cannot save while faith in Christ provides eternal hope. The preacher warns that death seals one's destiny, leaving no...

This sermon explores the profound value of preaching by examining the account of King Asa and the prophet Hanani in 2 Chronicles 16. The speaker outlines five reasons for loving the pulpit ministry: God graciously comes to humanity, speaks through His Word, pricks the conscience to identify sin, reminds believers of past faithfulness, and offers encouraging promises. By contrasting Asa's reliance...

This is sermon #3 of our missions emphasis week. Our preacher is Bert Williams, retired Mission To the World. He served in various locations in Africa over 25 years, most recently serving for 12 years in Uganda.

This sermon explores the nature of the local church through three metaphors presented in 1 Corinthians 3: it is a field, a building, and a temple. The central message emphasizes that while ministers are servants who plant and water, it is God alone who gives the increase, thereby removing human pride from the work of evangelism. The preacher warns against building with 'wood, hay, and stubble' by...

The sermon explores the theological principle that God is the sovereign agent behind both the blessings and the hardships in a believer's life, emphasizing that afflictions are often just responses to unrepentant sin. Drawing from 2 Chronicles, Proverbs, and Daniel, the message argues that acknowledging God's hand in one's suffering is the necessary precursor to receiving His forgiveness and resto...

This sermon explores the theological implications of humanity's expulsion from Eden, emphasizing that life outside the garden is characterized by struggle yet sustained by God's grace. The central message argues that while families are formed and spread across the earth, they require divine mercy to be clothed in righteousness, symbolized by the tunics of skin provided to Adam and Eve. The text hi...

1. The Preaching's Message 2. The Preaching's Hearers 3. The Preaching's Validity This sermon explores the theological concept of the 'keys of the kingdom of heaven,' arguing that the public, official preaching of the Gospel is the primary means by which God opens the kingdom to believers and shuts it against unbelievers. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 2 and the Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Days 31, th...

1. The Trying of Your Faith 2. The Purpose 3. The Joy This sermon explores the Christian perspective on suffering by examining James 1:2-4, which calls believers to count it all joy when facing diverse temptations. The central argument is that external trials serve a divine purpose: to test and strengthen faith, thereby producing patience and spiritual maturity. The preacher distinguishes between...

The sermon emphasizes the call for believers to be faithful stewards of God's mysteries rather than seeking worldly success or celebrity status. It addresses the role of women in the church, affirming their spiritual value while maintaining a traditional view on ordained leadership based on Scripture. The central focus is on seven key theological mysteries, including the incarnation of Christ, the...