Sermons (audio) - Derwood Bible Church

James series message 8 Text: James 2:14-17 Our faith is not merely a matter of intellect. It powerfully works itself out in our daily life. James gives examples of how our faith governs our actions.  3 15 26 Faith Without Works is Dead Colin Seager

James series message 7 Text: 1 Samuel 7:1-14 In 1 Samuel 7, we find the people of God in a state of disobedience, followed by repentance. In a difficult situation, and after Samuel's intercession, God intervenes once again in the history of Israel, delivering them from their enemies and making the intercessor declare that “Till now the Lord has helped us.” What are the stages of God’s in...

James series message 6 Text: James 2:8-13 We fulfill the royal law by loving our neighbor as ourselves; showing favoritism is sin and, when we break part of God’s law, we are accountable for all of it. We should speak and act as those who will be judged under the law of liberty; mercy triumphs over judgment. 3 1 26 Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement Colin Seager

James series message 5 Text: James 2:1-7 As those who have been adopted into God’s family, we have no room to show partiality to some and undermine the unity of God’s church. 2 22 26 Breaking the Church Mike Speer

James series message 4 Text: James 1:19-27 Being a doer of the Word, and not just a hearer, produces the wonderful fruit of holiness that also expresses itself in love for others. 2 15 26 Living the Word - Not Just Hearing It Colin Seager

James series message 3 Text: James 1:12-18 James gives a good word regarding steadfastness in trials and understanding the anatomy of temptation. 2 8 26 Enduring Trails and Resisting Temptation Colin Seager

James series message 2 Text: James 1: 5-11 God is good, and loves to impart wisdom; we should not be double-minded when receiving it. And, whether rich or poor, we should remember the fleeting nature of life and order our life priorities accordingly.  2 1 26 Wisdom for the Humble Heart Colin Seager

James series message 1 Text: James 1:1-4 In this message, we begin a new sermon series in James; a treatise, by a very important person, on practical Christian living. We'll introduce the overall themes in James' epistle, and focus on how to engage trials and testing in our lives.  1 24 26 Count It All Joy Colin Seager

Text: Ephesians 3:10 What is the church? It is the focal point of God's redemptive work on earth. Win this message, we lay out God's teaching on the significance and beauty of God's church at the beginning of this new year.  1 18 26 Irreplaceable Church Colin Seager

1 11 26 Ghana Trip Report Colin Seager

Text: Matthew 18:15-35 Forgiveness can be very difficult and something we may not want to do, yet Scripture presents it as a central mark of life in Christ. In this Sunday’s  sermon passage , we will consider Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant and examine how withholding forgiveness places us in a prison of our own making, while releasing others entrusts justice to God. Nestled within...

Advent 2025 message 4 Text: Acts 17:22-34 Paul connects the resurrection with another important gospel concept, judgment. Judgement is associated with Jesus' second coming and He will judge in righteousness.  12 28 25 An Appointed Day , A Risen Judge Colin Seager

Advent 2025 Message 3 Text: Romans 1:1-7 Unlike the Inn, there's room in the tomb because Jesus quickly vacated! Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and He did so by shedding His precious blood. The church has a living Head, not a dead Savior. On Sunday we will celebrate our resurrected and ascended Lord, as we marvel at the baby in the manger.  12 21 25 There's Room in the Tomb...

Advent 2025 Message 2 Text: Matthew 1:18-25 As we ponder the meaning and significance of Christmas, it is a sobering thought that Jesus came for one reason: to save sinners. Laying down His life was hard-baked into His mission.  12 14 25 Born to Die Colin Seager

Advent 2025 Message 1 In this message we'll cover familiar ground regarding the birth of Jesus. We will highlight the unique and compelling command given the angels when He came into our world, this helps us understand the wonderful Person and Work of Jesus Christ. His advent brings such comfort and joy! 12 7 25 His Humble Birth Colin Seager

2 Peter series message 13 Text: II Peter 3:14-18 Peter concludes his second letter with personal exhortations to be sober minded and live godly lives. With great anticipation for Christ's return, we should grow in the knowledge and grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 11 30 25 Grow in Grace! Colin Seager

2 Peter series message 12 Text: II Peter 3:8-13 Peter reminds us that though the scoffers scoff, Christ will indeed return and with that, God's judgement will be unleashed in the most catastrophic manner. In conjunction with this, our long awaited redemption will be realized as we will enjoy the new heavens and new earth. Peter is a faithful elder, shepherding believers in these compelli...

2 Peter series message 11 Text: II Peter 3:1-7 Peter reinforces our need to be sober minded. Scoffers will come, mocking the notion of Jesus' coming. In doing so, they deliberately overlook the fact that God has already judged the world in the great flood, and will do it again with fire.  11 16 25 The Scoffer's Delusion Colin Seager

2 Peter series message 10 Text: II Peter 2:17-22 Peter continues his description of false teachers as they lead many astray from the truth. Their chaotic inner turmoil is exposed, as well as their pending judgement.  11 9 25 The Chaotic World of False Teachers Colin Seager

2 Peter series message 9 Text: II Peter 2:10b-16 In the previous message, we saw that false prophets and teachers will be judged. Now Peter goes into detail about how these false teachers operate - while acting like a brother or sister in Christ within the local church. We have to be aware that there are wolves in sheep's clothing. Perhaps the greater danger is wandering from the truth of God's wo...

2 Peter series message 8 Text: II Peter 2:4-10a Do we think God's judgement on false teachers is idle or asleep? Is the Day of Judgement a man made myth? Consider the fallen angels, Noah's contemporaries, and Sodom and Gomorrah.  Peter's treatment of false teachers and judgement is both jarring and extensive. Nestled in this passage is a precious promise for saints: the Lord kn...

2 Peter series message 7 Text: II Peter 2:1-3 Having affirmed the truth and the straightedge of truth, Peter now moves to his primary theme: false teachers. We must know the truth from error and how to arrive on the side of the truth. The concept of absolute truth is a hard one for this generation, and therefore crucial to address.  10 19 25 False Teachers Colin Seager

2 Peter series message 6 Text: II Peter 1:16-21 Peter informs our understanding of the inspiration and authority of God's Word, in a detailed yet concise way. It is a powerful apologetic pairs well with the statement in Hebrews, the Word of God is living and active .  10 12 25 The Living and Abiding Word of God Colin Seager

2 Peter series message 5 Text: II Peter 1:12-15 Peter employed strong language when describing gospel application in daily life. Before moving on, in our sermon passage he reiterates the centrality of the gospel and preeminence of Christ in the context of his pending impending martyrdom. 10 5 25 Say It Again! Colin Seager

2 Peter series message 4 Text: II Peter 1:9-11 Peter exhorts us to intentionally develop seven qualities, he now addresses the one who lacks these qualities. We are exhorted to confirm our calling and election with the end goal of a rich entrance into Christ's eternal kingdom. The choice before us: a rich entrance as the Lord intends or a Chrisitan walk that could be characterized as poor or weak....