Morningview Sermon Podcast

Pastor Robert leads us to consider, through the example of Paul's exhortation to the saints at Philippi, the sorts of things that ought to be true of us and our pursuit of one another in Christian unity.

As we grow up, we all learn to read different signs – relational signs, signs of the weather, investment and business signs, etc. But it is amazing how in our sinfulness, we can be willfully ignorant to very clear spiritual signs. As we wrap up exploring Jesus' end times discourse in Luke, we find His strongest admonition yet for His people to be focused on spiritual realities and ready for Hi...

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 16:5-24, Pastor Jon English explains how we are to refresh the souls of the saints, only having first been refreshed in Christ.

In this passage, Jesus comes back to the subject of the destruction of the temple to basically provide bookends to the last days. The first major judgment will be that of the nation of Israel in 70 A.D., but the final judgement is also on the horizon. The core message is that we live in light of the pending judgement of the universe. Unbelievers need to flee from the wrath to come, and believers c...

As we come into this next passage in chapter 21, we see that the people and the disciples are still enamored with external adornments – on outward appearance. So Christ takes the opportunity to remind them that the things of this world so admired by men (like the Temple!) are only temporary and will be consumed in judgment. He also takes it as an opportunity to prepare them (and us) for the trials...

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 16:5-24, Pastor Jon English explains how devotion to the service of the saints, which is commended by Paul, is often lacking in believers, and how Christ is the perfect example of such devotion.

In our text this morning, we have Christ Himself presenting us with a contrast between two kinds of people: a contrast between the religious elite and impoverished commoners. As He warns the crowds about the religious leaders, we see the character of corruption, greed, and man-pleasing that will receive a greater condemnation. But as He commends the widow giving her two pennies, we see the humilit...

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 16:5-24, Pastor Jon English explains Paul’s understanding of the work of the Lord, the gospel-minded flexibility it requires, and the gospel-fueled conviction that must accompany it.

As Jesus is verbally sparring with the religious leaders in the temple during passion week, He decides to ask them a question from Psalm 110 regarding the identity of the Messiah, a descendant of David. What He teaches through this brief monologue takes us into the depth of the divine character and nature of the Christ as our eternal Savior King.

During passion week, the Jewish religious leaders have been questioning Jesus in an attempt to discredit Him in the eyes of the people or to get Him in trouble with the Roman authorities. In this passage, they come to Him with a more theologically oriented question, but their motive remains the same. As Jesus answers their question about the woman married seven times, we learn about the true natur...

Peter warns the believers about the scoffers who want believers to forget the second coming of Christ. But God is patient toward His Beloved, not wishing that any of them should perish, but should reach repentance.

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 16:1-4, Pastor Jon English explains the doctrine of the Lord’s Day and 8 principles related to Christian giving.

Jacob Thomas shares how the stoning of Stephen points believers to Christ, who died for them and whose Spirit gives them peace amid persecution.

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, Pastor Jon English explains the tragedy of our fallen condition, the mystery of our transformation, the victory of Christ’s resurrection, and the duty of believers.

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 15:29-49, Pastor Jon English explains how a denial of the resurrection leads to senseless living, but with the resurrection comes glory.

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 15:23-30, Pastor Jon English explains how the resurrection relates to the end times, and how death (our final enemy) will be defeated.

“Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.” This was Jesus' reply to the religious leaders who were trying desperately to trap Him in His words to discredit Him in the eyes of the people or get Him arrested by the forces of Rome. In this sermon, we explore how Christ manifests a divine wisdom that not only thwarts the schemes of hard-hearted me...

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 15:12-23, Pastor Jon English Lee explains how denial of the resurrection leads to hopelessness, and how the gospel (which necessarily includes the Resurrection) is the cure for hopelessness.

In the parable of the patient landowner and the rebellious tenants, Christ once again shows us that those who claim to be the most devout Jews are really the ones farthest from the kingdom of God. They have had a very long history of hard-heartedness, and because they will murder the very Son of God, they will face the crushing judgment of the Lord. Preacher: Dr. Shawn Merithew Scripture Text: Luk...

In this sermon from Ezekiel 34, Pastor Jon English explains failures that shepherds can commit, and the good news that the Lord is a faithful shepherd. This sermon was preached on the occasion of Robert Gardner’s ordination to pastoral ministry.

Pastoral Intern Jacob Thomas takes a look at the progressive revealing of God’s perfections and beauty in the biblical theme of mountains.  Scripture Text: Psalm 50:2

One of the major problems with the secular world is that it refuses to acknowledge that our Lord in heaven has absolute authority over every aspect of life. He has revealed His divine will in Scripture, and we are in physical, spiritual, and cultural peril because we have denied His authority and rejected His truth. Sadly, Israel was effectively in the same place during the time of Christ. They ha...

Pastoral Intern Robert Gardner examines Paul's guidance to the Philippians to run the race and keep their eyes on the prize of our upward call in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:10-21

What is it that moves the Lord of Glory to weep? In this passage, He wept over the stubborn lostness of His own people, and the judgment that He knew they were going to suffer for their rejection of Him. What is even more amazing is that though He wept over their rejection, He still went to them – He went to them to cleanse the temple and to teach them the truth of eternity. Preacher: Dr. Shawn Me...

In this sermon, Pastor Jordan Nelson shows how Paul’s concern for those closest to him reflected a willingness to live a life of sacrifice for their sake. Scripture text: Romans 9:1-5