Sermons from Seven Mile Road Church in Waltham

Faith Works || Influence / Responsibility - James 3:1-12 In this sermon, Kevin looks at James 3:1-12 and the juxtaposition of Influence and Responsibility. Each of us has a sphere of influence—from small to large. No matter the size, within those spheres our words carry a heavy impact for others and for ourselves. James says our tongues have the power to set the entire course of our lives on fire....

Faith Works || Faith / Works - James 2:14-26 In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at James 2:14-26 and the juxtaposition of Faith and Works. We talk a lot about how we're saved by grace, through faith in Jesus Christ. We go to great lengths to make it clear that we are not saved by our own works, but by the work of Christ. Yet, James says that workless faith is dead. In this sermon, we look at how t...

Faith Works || Prejudice / Mercy - James 2:1-13 In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at James 2:1-13 and the juxtaposition of Prejudice and Mercy. Have you ever walked into a room full of people and felt judged by a standard you could never meet—whether it be income, personality, or talent? In this passage, James calls out the church for this very kind of prejudice. The truth is that as receivers of...

Faith Works || Hearer / Doer - James 1:19-27 In this sermon, Pastor Jeremy looks at James 1:19-27 and what it means to be a hearer and a doer of God's word. When we hear something of consequence, our natural response should be to take action. We evacuate when we hear a fire alarm. We implement tasks assigned to us in our workplaces. But what makes a person hear something of consequence and do noth...

Faith Works || Trial / Joy - James 1:1-18 In this sermon, Pastor Clint asks the question: How do trials produce joy? Nobody enjoys trials. Much of wisdom is the practice of avoiding life's unnecessary difficulties. But what happens when we encounter the trials we can't or shouldn't avoid? James tells us that enduring adversity is ultimately for our joy.

Summer in the Psalms // Journey - Psalm 134 In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks the last of our Psalms of Ascent, Psalm 134, and the theme of Journey. No one enjoys a long trip to a disappointing destination. The worth of any journey is weighed by the reward of the final destination. For the original pilgrims who sang these Psalms of Ascent, that destination was the presence of God, housed in the T...

Summer in the Psalms // Community - Psalm 133 In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 133 and the theme of Community. We're living in a lonely age. In a world where social connection is just a click away, true connection has been forfeited and we're often left with a feeling of isolation--missing the sweetness of friendship. Psalm 133 points to true friendships, marked by unity and joy, blesse...

Summer in the Psalms // Plans - Psalm 132 In this sermon, Kevin looks at Psalm 132 and the theme of Plans. We do our best to plan our lives, but our plans are never perfect. Conflicting desires and faulty information can lead us to make some pretty bad moves with pretty bad consequences. Psalm 132 points us to a perfect God who makes perfect plans for his people. Even when God's plan differs from...

Summer in the Psalms // Humility - Psalm 131 In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 131 and the theme of Humility. Pride creeps in when we incessantly think of ourselves, whether positively or negatively. Many of us live day-to-day with anxious and noisy souls because of pride. Humility isn't thinking more of yourself or less of yourself. It comes by thinking of yourself less often. Psalm 131...

Summer in the Psalms // Grace - Psalm 130 In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 130 and the theme of Grace. We talk a lot about grace at Seven Mile Road. We often say that our worship is a response to God's initiating grace. What's so amazing about grace? The answer to that question surfaces when we realize our desperate need for it. Psalm 130 sings of a merciful, forgiving, and loving God w...

Summer in the Psalms // Freedom - Psalm 129 In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 129 and the theme of Freedom. Freedom is most often talked about in contrast to oppression or enslavement. Some experience such evil physically and externally, but all experience it spiritually and internally. Psalm 129 points to a God who brings freedom through judgment. We often hear the saying "freedom isn't...

Summer in the Psalms // Flourishing - Psalm 128 In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 128 and the theme of Flourishing. What's the path to a flourishing life? We've all tried to manufacture blessing in our life—whether chasing unhealthy habits, relationships, or material wealth. In the end, we find that this stuff rots pretty fast and leaves us emaciated. Psalm 128 points us to fruit that le...

Summer in the Psalms // Life - Psalm 127 in this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 127 and the theme of Life. How do we live a truly prosperous and successful life? From parenting to business, our efforts to build the perfect life are often characterized by worry and strain. Rather than simply earned accomplishments, Psalm 127 points to prosperity and success as gifts from God. More than that, i...

Summer in the Psalms // Joy - Psalm 126 in this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 126 and the theme of Joy. Everybody wants to be happy. In our pursuit of happiness, we often discover just how fragile it is. Happiness can be disrupted by something as simple as a bad commute to work. Psalm 126 is about pursuing a deeper, long-lasting, and satisfying joy—joy based in God's faithfulness. We're goin...

Summer in the Psalms // Security - Psalm 125 In this sermon, Jeremy preaches on Psalm 125 and the theme of Security. Insecurity can range from personal doubts to societal panic. Throughout history, humanity has experienced insecurity, whether in the context of self-worth, finances, natural disasters, or war. With access to news of disaster all over the world in real-time, our insecurity is fed mor...

Summer in the Psalms // Danger - Psalm 124 This week Kevin looks at Psalm 124 and the theme of Danger. Danger is inevitable in a fallen world. It comes in many forms, ranging from spiritual to physical. We're never far removed from the perils of temptation, injury, and even death. In the face of danger, where do we turn for deliverance and hope? Danger is real, but God is powerful.

In this Sermon, Pastor Jeremy preaches from Psalm 123 on the theme of Injustice. Our world is filled with injustice—from a believed false accusation to the systematic oppression of people groups. In contrast to prevalent unjust and merciless systems, God is both just and merciful. And when we're met with contempt, we lift our eyes to him and await mercy.

Summer in the Psalms // Church - Psalm 122 In this sermon, Kevin looks at Psalm 122 and the theme of Church, the gathered people of God. What should our attitude be as we gather to worship God? It's easy for Sunday morning to be characterized by a rough work week, a difficult morning, or the impending week to come. But God's people have reason to be thankful and to expect good things from him. Wha...

Summer in the Psalms // Help - Psalm 121 in this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 121 and the theme of Help. When the bottom drops out, where do you turn for help? Some of us run from our problems, others try to force and fight their way through them. Some of us are overly dependent on advice, others isolate themselves. Often our go-to helps are insufficient for our needs. Psalm 121 shows us th...

Summer in the Psalms // Peace In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 120. How do we find peace in a world of chaos and conflict? This Psalm gives us a paradigm to follow: Prayer, Patience, and Perspective. Listen and be encouraged.

Membership Matters // Called To Follow After three weeks of Membership Matters, we've learned about how the church has been called together, called to belong, and called to follow. This week, Jeremy talks about how the church is called to life—particularly life with one another. We're going to ask the question: What is meaningful membership? How is life played out in the context of the local churc...

Membership Matters // Called To Follow In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at the leadership roles within the local church. Last week we talked about how we're called to belong. Part of belonging means that God places us under the care and spiritual authority of the local leaders. We're hardwired to buck against authority and pursue independence. But as Christians, we define ourselves as Christ fol...

Membership Matters // Called To Belong In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at what it means to belong to a local church, asking the question, "What is membership?" Often we desire a feeling of belonging without the responsibility of commitment. The desire for the first without the pursuit of the second leaves us with neither. It's when we belong to a local church that we experience the fullest expr...

Membership Matters // Called Together In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Ephesians 2 to ask --- Who is the church? Are we merely a Sunday morning club for Christians or something more? Our individualistic ideals can often come in conflict with our call as the church. When this happens, we view our spiritual walk primarily as "me and God," instead of "us and God." But God has united the church t...

The Four G's // Eternal Truths for Everyday Life In this sermon, Jeremy looks at Colossian 2:6-14 -- In this sermon series, we are looking at eternal truths about God and then considering the implications that impact everyday life. In this sermon, we look at the graciousness of God. Where do you turn for acceptance and approval? Whether we default to performing or trying our best to fade into the...