Christ Church of Mt Airy Sermons

Through Jesus' death, resurrection and ascension we have the Promise of a Home and a Promise of Life! The best is yet to come!

The Spirit gives the gift of prophecy to the body so that when the church comes together she can be encouraged/built up and so unbelievers will know that God is really among us.

How do we as a church and/or individuals underestimate our need for the Spirit? How do we as a church and/or individuals underestimate the power of the Spirit?

We need the Spirit of God to manifest the presence of God among the church of God!

A church of the Living God is a group of blood obtained saint-sheep who commit together under the authority of Scripture and under love, headship, nourishing and cherishing of Christ the Chief Shepherd to receive oversight, care, teaching and equipping from qualified and Spirit called pastors to make known the manifold Gospel wisdom of God, all for the preeminence of Jesus!

God gave us the Book of Exodus because He wants us to “know that there is no one like Me in all the earth.”

In order for people to have the glory of God lead them on their journey of life, they need a mediator to enter God’s presence by the blood offered by a priest.

Let Jesus remove your veil by believing that relating to God through law obedience has come to an end. And keep the veil off by beholding Jesus and His ministry of the new covenant and the ministry of the Spirit and the ministry of righteousness.

We Reflect What We Listen To and What We Speak To. Jesus' Ministry of Righteousness and Ministry of the Spirit is Permanent and More Glorious Than the Letters Written On Stone That Came To An End.

The LORD proclaims His glorious Name so that His covenant people will marvel at His awesome works, forsake every rival and worship Him alone.

Because of the glory of Jesus’ goodness, grace, mercy and sovereignty, we can experience favor in God’s sight through the Spirit’s presence and rest.

What does God do with stiff-necked people? He Keeps His Promises, Reveals Possible Consequences, Calls them to Repentance, and Invites Them to Seek Him.

As Exodus 32 unfolds, we hear 4 perspectives of what took place. God records this story so we can see how our perspective of God and sin lines up and/or does not line up with each of these perspectives. Ultimately, this story is brimming with elements that Jesus fulfills and accomplishes.

God not only calls us into His mission, but provides the gifts, abilities, resources, and power of His Spirit needed to accomplish it. He delights in willing hearts that are stirred to do His work with gladness and generosity, embracing the process He has given us to serve others and build His kingdom.

God desires to meet with, speak to, and dwell among His people. Yet because of our sin, no one can draw near to a holy God—not even the priests with their high calling and importance. The continual blood sacrifices of Exodus 29 point forward to Jesus, who laid down his life as the once-for-all sacrifice. His blood atoned for our sins, making all who trust in Him forever holy before God.

The high priest’s garments were designed to display the glory and beauty of God while foreshadowing Jesus, the greater and perfect High Priest. He bears our guilt on His heart, continually intercedes for us before the Father, and fully accomplished the redeeming work that the earthly priests could only symbolize.

Which priest are you choosing as the basis of your peace with God? If it is your morality, intellect, or experiences—those things are temporary and ultimately insufficient. Only Jesus is eternal, pure, and fully able to save, and our true hope and peace with God rest completely in Him.

God’s “great reveal” unfolds throughout the Old Testament, showing how His holy presence could dwell with sinful people without compromising His justice. Every detail of the tabernacle—how it was built and furnished—pointed forward to Jesus, who perfectly fulfilled the law and became the spotless Lamb of God sacrificed for our sins. Through Him, a holy God made a way to dwell among His people.

Today we welcomed Jim and Kalen as pastors. We are reminded that the church exists because Jesus purchased it with His own blood — and therefore everything about the church is ultimately for Him. And we at Christ Church are meant to function as a true family — pastors and congregation walking together with Jesus at the center of it all.

The covenant between God and the Israelites reveals both His holiness and His deep desire to dwell with His people. As His commands are received and the people are cleansed through sacrifice, we see the beginning of a restored relationship. It ultimately points to Jesus, whose sacrifice removes our sin and makes us fully acceptable to God forever.

Sabbath rest is far greater than a day off from our busyness. It is a deep, internal rest found in Jesus that transforms our hearts, redirects our identity away from work and striving, and invites us to experience the ongoing rest He offers every day.

Sabbath rest carries four key truths: God’s warnings against a hardened heart and drifting into unbelief, the consequences of rebellion against His rest, the open invitation to enter it today, and, to respond with persevering faith. When we take this step of obedience to rest, God will rejuvenate and refresh our health and spirit.

Saving faith in Jesus’ resurrection is belief treasured in our hearts, openly confessed, and transformative in our lives. We are freed from sin, shame, and condemnation as we are justified and clothed in His righteousness. All who believe and declare Jesus as Lord receive mercy, grace, and salvation.