Biblical Preaching

When do you warn someone of a coming tragedy? Immediately. This message draws from God's words to Ezekiel demonstrating the responsibility of those who know God's Word to warn others and why God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked.

To what are you devoted? This message draws from the apostle Paul's instruction in 1 Timothy 4:6-16 about how to be a good servant who trains oneself for Godly devotion.

John wrote the Gospel of John so that those who read would believe the signs that Jesus did and so believe. The Gospel of John remains an effective tool for evangelizing to those who do not know Jesus. This message draws from Jesus's actions in proclaiming the gospel to individuals so that Christians can better follow His example.

As he faced the end of his life, Peter reminded Christians to remember the prophets and Jesus's command via the apostles. He was preparing them for the coming scoffers who mock Jesus's coming again. Peter's response to such scoffing was that God is patient not wanting anyone to perish. This message draws from Peter's teaching about the coming day of the Lord and what will happen to the heavens and...

How can the common Christian stand against the wisdom of the world? Has not the advances of humanity surpassed the teachings of Jesus? This message encourages Christians to stand their ground against secular scholars and debaters who cannot know God by the world's wisdom.

The United States is now the third largest mission field in the world. Every Christian has a part in the mission of the church. This message relies on Jesus's teaching about making disciples and every Christian's role.

What good comes from living as a Christian in a Godless society? This message draws from 1 Peter teaching the faithful how to have a good life and see good days. Christians are blessed when we suffer for righteousness and put to shame those who curse us by our good conduct.

Why did Jesus rebuke a fig tree for not producing fruit when it was not in season? Jesus cursing that fruitless fig tree tree was a lesson about the fruitlessness that Israel was enduring from its faithless leaders. This message draws from Mark's Gospel in the Bible to uncover deeper insights about faith and works.

This message draws from Jesus's teaching about the defilement of evil in Mark 7:14-23. Jesus gave His longest list of things that are evil things that come from within. This message will look at the answer to such evil.

Are you ever hesitant about evangelizing in certain situations? This message draws 3 questions from Jesus to effectively avoid contentious traps, turn the tables on false teachers, and open the door for evangelism.

The apostles were afraid seeing waves fill the boat. From fear, they woke Jesus who calmed the storm. Jesus asked, "Why are you so afraid? Have you no faith?" This message draws from Jesus's miracle and words from this event of calming the storm with application for confronting this stressed world around us with faith. Following Christ always works for good.

The apostle Paul boasted in the Lord. Paul boasted of his weaknesses to glorify God. This message draws more about how such Christian boasting undermines slander and false teaching.

Should repentance intimidate believers? This message draws from the apostle Paul's revelation that repentance is without regret. Godly sorrow produces repentance into salvation without regret. This message draws from 2 Corinthians 7:8-13.

Do you feel prepared to evangelize? Christians are more equipped than they often think. This message is a part of a series of sermons called "Evangelism Notes." This message is an encouragement to evangelize with insights from Acts 17 and Romans 1.

How is the God of the Bible the God of all comfort? What comfort does God give the faithful to hope in Him? This study draws from the apostle Paul's words in 2 Corinthians to establish the foundation of hope that allows Christians to share in suffering and comfort in the hope of God.

What is of first Importance to what Christians believe? What is the original Christian faith? What should Christians really be sharing with the world? This message draws from 1 Corinthians 15 to set the foundation for all Christian beliefs and unity.

What is the most disliked teaching of Jesus? This message draw from 1 Corinthians 6:12-7:9 about the way that Christians must glorify God with their bodies by living holy lives.

In this message, James Sullivan expands from Ephesians 3 about the power of God that all Christians have to so much more than believers often think that they can.

Nathan prophesied evil coming into David's house for his sins. The influence of David as a father was compromised by his sins. The message draws out the devastation in David's house and the humility of David's faithfulness to God.

The Holy Spirit unites Christians in love and truth. Christians must maintain the unity by bearing with one another in love. This message connects the mission of the Spirit with the mission of the church to make disciples.

Endurance produces character. Hannah was a great example of faith in the time of Israel's judgment. She grieved her inability have children. Hannah relied and trusted in God through everything. This message concludes with Hannah's praise of God that is rich in theology.

Israel's heroic king fell to temptation and sinned. King David did evil and despised God's Word. This message draws from David's sins, his repentance, and the consequences.

King Saul pursued David to kill him, yet David respected King Saul as the Lord's anointed. David had occasions to kill Saul and he refrained. David's actions are examples for Christians today to respect the government authorities because God has appointed them. This message expands on respecting the government.

God does not see as man sees. Man looks at the outward appearance, and God looks at the heart. Because of this, God chose the next King of Israel. A shepherd boy demonstrated the heart after the Lord. His faith was bold and confident to face a giant champion. This message reflects on the faith necessary for Christians to act boldly without fear.

Was Jesus really buried? Is Jesus's burial essential to the gospel? Should Christians share Jesus's burial and empty tomb? This message draws from the Gospel of Matthew and also presents archeological evidence for Jesus's empty tomb.