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This sermon examines the healing of a leper in Mark 1 to reveal the identity and character of Jesus as the holy Son of God who willingly engages with human uncleanness. The exposition highlights the severity of leprosy under the Mosaic Law, emphasizing the social and spiritual isolation of the afflicted, to underscore the radical nature of Jesus' compassion and authority. By touching the man and d...

This sermon emphasizes the absolute centrality of the cross of Christ to true Christianity, arguing that it is the sole basis for salvation and the primary focus of apostolic preaching. Drawing from Galatians 6:14, the message explains that Paul gloried only in the cross because it accomplished the redemption of sinners, a theme echoed throughout the Gospels, Acts, and the Epistles. The text highl...

This sermon challenges the modern cultural emphasis on self-esteem by arguing that the Bible identifies self-love as a sickness rather than a cure. The central message, drawn from 1 Corinthians 4:6-7, is that a proper view of oneself requires viewing oneself through God's perspective rather than through human comparison or cultural standards. The exposition highlights that all distinctions, abilit...

In Mark 6, Jesus looks upon the multitude and has compassion on them, for they are like sheep without a shepherd. In Ezekiel 34, God promised to personally shepherd His scattered and neglected people. Christ came to fulfill this role. He is the Good Shepherd. His compassion for the people is expressed first and foremost through teaching, for God's word is the most essential provision for human lif...

This sermon explores the central message of the Bible as the goodness of God, specifically through the lens of Genesis. It argues that this goodness is displayed in three primary ways: God's glory, which establishes His self-sufficient and unchanging nature; His holiness, which demands justice and preserves paradise from corruption; and His grace, which is the crowning aspect of His character. The...

Ephesians 2:8-10 is expounded as Paul's definitive statement on the nature of saving grace: that salvation is entirely the gift of God, received through faith, excluding all human boasting, and issuing in a life of good works prepared by God beforehand. The sermon works through the whole of Ephesians 2 as context before focusing on the doctrines of grace, the instrument of faith, and the purpose o...

This sermon examines the humanity of Jesus Christ during His prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, emphasizing that His full manhood is essential for His role as a sin-bearing substitute. The text highlights the depth of Christ's sorrow and distress as He faced the weight of sin and the impending wrath of God, illustrating that He was touched by human infirmities and grief. By analyzing the Greek te...

This sermon examines the characteristics of the early church in Acts 4, highlighting their obedience, consistency, prayer, generosity, and unity as the foundation for spiritual power. The message contrasts the threatening Sanhedrin with the trusting saints who, despite persecution, responded with boldness and a prayer that acknowledged God's sovereignty and the fulfillment of His counsel. Key theo...

This sermon explores the nature of true worship by examining Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, emphasizing that God is a spirit who cannot be contained by geography or human imagination. It argues that genuine worship requires sincerity and alignment with biblical truth, moving beyond mere outward attendance or ritualistic performance. The message highlights the grace of Go...

The sermon emphasizes that salvation is found exclusively in the name of Jesus Christ, rejecting the notion that it can be obtained through religious works, moral behavior, or denominational affiliation. Drawing from Acts 4, the message highlights three key declarations: God is the ultimate witness to Jesus' identity and work, Jesus holds the position of the chief cornerstone, and His purpose is t...

This sermon explores the pervasive theme of God's mercy throughout Scripture, anchored in Psalm 103. It highlights that God's mercy is abundant, complete in its forgiveness, and everlasting in its duration. By examining key narratives from Genesis to the New Testament, including the Garden of Eden, Noah, Abraham, Israel, Jonah, and the parable of the prodigal son, the message illustrates that God...

Experience deep peace in this 2 Timothy 4 sermon, Comforts For A Godly Servant, as Paul faces his final days on earth. Even the greatest of Christ's ministers are merely clay vessels who experience deep loneliness and human betrayal. In the closing verses of his final letter, the Apostle Paul transparently displays his profound need for Christian companionship. Despite his impending execution in a...

This sermon examines the essential characteristics that define dispensationalism, arguing that it is not merely a specific list of seven dispensations but a consistent hermeneutical approach to Scripture. The central message posits that a dispensationalist is one who interprets the Bible literally, maintains a distinct theological separation between Israel and the church, and views the ultimate pu...

This sermon continues to explore the doctrine of God's providence, illustrating how He sovereignly permits, prevents, and limits sin to accomplish His ultimate purposes. Through examples such as David's endurance of Shimei's cursing and the consequences of his census, the message emphasizes that human suffering and moral failure are often under divine oversight for the sake of God's glory. The tex...

This sermon explores the role of angels in the eternal work of God, specifically focusing on their participation in the proclamation of the gospel as depicted in Revelation 14. It contrasts the current era, where humans are commissioned to preach, with the future tribulation period when angels will actively declare the everlasting gospel to the nations. The message highlights that angels aspire to...

This sermon explores the narrative of Abraham interceding for Sodom in Genesis 18, emphasizing the profound impact of persistent, burdened prayer on God's actions. The speaker highlights that while prayers may appear to go unanswered or 'up in smoke,' God remains faithful to remember the efforts of His people, often working redemption in ways that exceed human expectation. Through personal testimo...

The sermon examines Hosea 2:2-7 as a divine prosecution of Israel for spiritual unfaithfulness, highlighting the futility of pursuing false gods that cannot provide true security or prosperity. It identifies the universal human tendency to create idols and seek fulfillment outside of the one true God, describing this practice as a futile chase after non-existent entities. The text contrasts this d...

PM sermons are preceded by a Confessional, Catechism, Historic Creed lesson, or a lesson from the NT (Usually 5 minutes or so) Heidelberg Catechism Q86 Since we have been delivered from our misery by grace through Christ without any merit of our own, why then should we do good works? A. Because Christ, having redeemed us by his blood, is also restoring us by his Spirit into his image, so that with...

This sermon explores the doctrine of depravity by distinguishing between man's personal sin, sin nature, and sin state from God's perspective rather than a human moralistic view. It argues that Scripture concludes all humanity is under sin, rendering man unable to achieve righteousness through works or religious observance. The message emphasizes that salvation is received solely by faith in Jesus...

The sermon explores the central biblical command to "follow me," presenting it as a simple, specific, and urgent invitation extended to all sinners. Drawing from the calling of the disciples in Matthew 4, the message outlines four key aspects of this invitation: it is given clearly, must be considered with wisdom, requires immediate and obedient acceptance, and carries the grave consequence of rej...

Humanity violated the Covenant of Works through Adam's sin and forfeited the reward of life. In response, God initiated the Covenant of Grace, promising Christ as the seed of the woman to redeem the elect and bring them back to himself. Preaching the gospel is necessary to call sinners to faith and repentance. Salvation is completed and applied to all who believe, entirely through Christ as reveal...

"Borrowed Bread — We Know a Man Who Can." The message centers on the truth that we know a Man who can—Jesus—and everything we have becomes useful, fruitful, and sufficient when surrendered into His hands. The feeding of the multitude shows that what appears small and ordinary in our hands can become extraordinary when given to Him. The storm reveals His authority over the natural world, and the de...

Hebrews 9:23–28 reminds us that Jesus did what no earthly priest could ever accomplish. In the Old Testament, priests repeatedly entered the earthly sanctuary with sacrifices, because sin required continual atonement. But Jesus offered Himself once and for all. He did not enter an earthly sanctuary made by human hands; He entered the presence of God on our behalf. This means we do not have to live...

GOD SPEAKS THROUGH HIS CHURCH.Ephesians 4:11–16, 25–29 KJV God never intended the Christian life to be lived in isolation. He places believers together in the body of Christ, where we worship, grow, serve, encourage one another, and hear His truth proclaimed. In Ephesians 4:11–16, Paul explains that Christ gave leaders to His church "for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry,...