Sermons from Seven Mile Road Church in Waltham

In this Easter Sunday Sermon Pastor Clint walks us through Exodus 32. This chapter recounts the Israelites' idolatry in the form of a golden calf. Like the Israelites, all of us stray from God's commands and embrace sin. The resurrection of Jesus offers redemption and forgiveness for humanity's disobedience, fulfilling the promise of a new covenant and restoring the relationship between God and hu...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Exodus 28 & 29. This passage details God's instructions for the design of priestly garments, the consecration of priests, and the construction of the tabernacle. These chapters emphasize the significance of holiness in worship and the importance of the priesthood as mediators between God and the people. Christ's role as the ultimate High Priest is foreshadowed...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Exodus 25-27 to see the purpose, plan, and perfection of the Tabernacle. Moses is given specific instructions for how to build a dwelling place for God because he desires to dwell among his people. Dig into the details -- but don't miss the glorious truth that God has made a way to live among his people. Listen and be challenged to consider the implications of...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint opens up Exodus 24:1-11. God confirms his covenant with his people. While on the mountain, Moses and those with him see a special sign of God's greatness, like a sapphire pavement under His feet. Moses then reads the rules of the agreement to the people, and they promise to follow God's commands. They seal this promise by sprinkling blood from sacrifices on the altar a...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin continues to look at a section of Exodus called The Book of the Covenant (24:7). Chapters 21-23 contain a number of detailed laws for the civil life of Israel. While these details may be strange to us, they reveal truths about the character of God and give us principles for today and how we should live a godly live that is distinct from the world around us.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin opens up Exodus 20:22-21:36. This section of Exodus contains basic guidelines for living before the Lord and living together as a righteous people. The specific laws are not intended to be exhaustive but are to result in a way of life characterized by justice and civility among the people of God, so that they are free to pursue holiness. Such detailed applications of G...

In this sermon, pastor Clint walks thru Exodus 20:1-21. God summarizes his covenant by giving Israel the Ten Commandments. Before he gives the law, he reminds his people that he has rescued them from Egypt. He speaks of whom his people belonged to in the past (slaves to Pharaoh) and speaks of whose they are now (belonging to God). God’s grace, then, grounds his law. Those set free by his grace are...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks thru Exodus 19. Israel arrives at Sinai, where the rest of the events of Exodus will take place and where the Lord will reveal his covenant through Moses. This passage focuses on the instructions that the Lord gives to Moses in order to prepare Israel for his presence at Mount Sinai. The Lord has graciously redeemed his people, and he is now preparing to call the...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks through Exodus 18 - a passage that shows how God works in the ordinary stuff of life to develop his people. Here we see Moses and Israel arrive at “the mountain of God” (v. 5). Moses' father-in-law, Jethro, returns Moses’ family to him. He also hears about “all that the LORD had done to Pharaoh and to the Egyptians for Israel’s sake” (v. 8). Jethro responds by ac...

In this sermon Pastor Kevin walks thru Exodus 17. Here we see God's people test him. Once again, God is patient with his grumbling people, not only by miraculously providing them with water from a rock, but giving his very presence (v.6) and by giving them victory over their enemies. The Apostle Paul later makes an astonishing claim about this story. We are told in 1 Corinthians 10:4 that “the Roc...

Having been delivered from their enemies, God’s people now move toward a different set of trials: the lack of food and water. In this passage, we see God test his people to see whether they would trust and obey him during their journey. God often moves us from times of triumph to places of testing, that we might learn that “man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes f...

For our 2024 Vision Sermon, we will return to the book of Exodus. In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks us through Chapter 15. God’s people sing God’s praises because “he has triumphed gloriously." This is rich theology personally applied. Moses reflects on God’s covenant, God's character, God’s name, God’s work, and God’s purpose. And yet, how personal all of this is for God's people: “The LORD is m...

In this brief message, Pastor Kevin looks at Colossians 3:1-4. This passage is fuel for a rich prayer life for the Christian: Who are you? You are Raised with Christ What do you do? Seek & Set your mind upon Christ Why should you do this? Your life is hidden with Christ How should you do it? by Prayer

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Isaiah 9:6-7. King Ahaz has led the people of God into the darkness of idolatry and sin. Judgment will come -- but God promises to send a new king who will be the light to end the darkness. Isaiah 9:6-7 tell us about the character and nature of the promised king and gives us a glimpse into his kingdom. Listen and be encouraged because Christians have real hope...

In this sermon Pastor Clint considers the death of Jesus Christ in passages like Luke 2, John 19, and Philippians 2. That may seem like a strange thing to do during a season in which we focus on the birth of Christ, but the scriptures are clear: Jesus was born that he may die. He who was laid in a lowly manger was lifted up on a Roman cross that we may behold him by faith and have our sins forgive...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks thru Matthew 2:1-12. We see three responses to Jesus in this passage: hostility from Herod, indifference from the religious leaders, and worship from the Magi. How will we respond to the arrival of our Savior King Jesus?

In tis sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Luke 1:26-38. What did the Angel Gabriel tell Mary (and us) about this coming King? Here we learn that King Jesus is the promised-divine-savior-king. His arrival teaches us that God is a God who keeps all of his promises, therefore we can, like Mary, trust in him and walk in humble obedience.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Chapters 13:17-14:31. As Israel journeys away from Egypt, Pharaoh and his army begin to pursue them. As the people see the approaching army with their backs against the sea, they grow fearful. Instead, they are to “fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD.” The salvation of Israel is completely dependent upon God’s working on their behalf.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks through the establishment of the Feat of Unleavened Bread and the consecration of the firstborn son. What do these things, which may seem strange to us, mean? We see here their God-given purpose of Commemorating Redemption, being Consecrated by God who owns all that he has made, and the importance of catechizing the next generation.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin reflects on three things we see in the Passover meal and the deliverance of Israel from Egypt: We see a ritual of remembrance, the forming of a new community, and a substitutionary sacrifice.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks us through the first 9 plagues against Egypt. God begins to deliver Israel by showcasing his sovereignty over Egypt through the plagues. By repeatedly hardening Pharaoh’s heart, God creates an environment in which his gracious salvation of Israel may be fully acknowledged. Ultimately, these chapters depict a power contest between the Lord (represented by Moses an...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Exodus 7:1-13. After sensing defeat after Pharaoh's refusal to acknowledge God and let His people go, God re-establishes his promise to deliver and to defeat the King of Egypt. The battle between God and the false gods of Pharaoh begins here as Aaron's staff devours the serpents in Pharaoh's court. Soon, the battle will come to full fruition when God brings pl...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Exodus 5 and 6. Moses and Aaron bring the word of the Lord to Pharaoh. But Pharaoh despises, defies, and discredits God's word. Pharaoh denied their request for a religious pilgrimage and increased the burdens and demands of slavery, crushing their spirit. In the midst of suffering, the people are unable to hear and believe in the promises of God. But God is f...

in this sermon, Pastor Kevin walks through Exodus 4. Moses and God continue to dialogue about the call of Moses to deliver God's people. Moses is doubtful: "No one will listen to me. I can't speak well enough. Send someone else!" In this passage, we see how God meets his doubting servants with patience and grace, showing that it is his power, not ours, that accomplishes his mission.

In this Sermon, Guest Preacher Dan Ko opens up Hebrews 2:1-4. The author of Hebrews calls the reader to pay attention to the greater salvation found in the person and work of Christ. This is the only anchor in a world that aims to pull God's people away from faithfulness to Jesus Christ.