Sermons from Seven Mile Road Church in Waltham

In this sermon, Pastor Clint opens up Exodus 3. God chose Moses as a deliverer for his people. Moses is hesitant, but God is faithful. In response to every question or objection, God patiently shows how his presence and power will be with him. The great I AM is the true deliverer of his people. Moses’ call was to trust in Him, believing that God’s power would be displayed in Moses’ weakness.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint opens up Exodus chapter 2. Moses is introduced to the story. He will serve as the God-appointed deliverer of the people. We also read of God’s protection of his appointed deliverer from Pharaoh’s wicked edict of death. Moses is rescued through the faith of his parents, who hide him and entrust him to God’s providential care. Such faith is exemplary for us today. To wal...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Exodus 1:1-22. Exodus chapter 1 establishes the difficult reality faced by the nation of Israel. At the end of Genesis, Abraham's descendants were finally safe. In this passage, they become prosperous and expand rapidly. This, however, resulted in fear and hatred from the native Egyptians, who enacted a program of slavery and infanticide against the Hebrews. B...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint begins our new sermon series through Exodus with an overview sermon of the book. Exodus tells the story of God's miraculous deliverance of his people from slavery in Egypt. The story of the Exodus is a prototype of how God rescues his people throughout history. This picture of redemption finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. As we study the book of Exodus, we are invi...

Pastor Kevin looks at Psalm 73 in the final message of our Summer in The Psalms Series. The Psalmist tells of a time of intense testing of faith in which he questioned the goodness of God. Psalm 73 expands our vision of God's goodness and his purposes so that we may trust in him. in the end Justice will prevail. God is our portion. All will be well.

In this Sermon, Pastor Kevin opens up Psalm 84. The Psalmist (A Doorkeeper in the house of the Lord) delights to be with God's people in the house of the Lord. Why? Because God dwells there. As Christians, we are filled with the Spirit of God. And when we gather together in worship we encounter Him. Can we say with the Psalmist that this is something we long for?

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Psalm 145. Here King David is so overwhelmed by the greatness, glory, grace, and goodness of God that he overflows in praise. The Psalm shows the importance of rightly understanding the character of God so that we can properly respond in worship.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin opens up Psalm 67. This Missionary Psalm teaches us of God's purpose for his church. As recipients of his blessing of salvation in Jesus Christ, we are given the distinct privilege of displaying and declaring the good news of Jesus for the gladness of the nations and the glory of God.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin walks us through Psalm 42, where we see a pattern for how to respond to a "dark night of the soul." How can we guide our souls to hope in God, even when we feel that he is nowhere to be found?

In this sermon, our Guest Matt Baker opens up Psalm 2. In a world that rages against God, the Christian must rest in the truth that God has set King Jesus on the throne. This Psalm challenges us to consider - what Kingdom are we a part of? Who is our true King? Are we taking refuge in him?

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Psalm 51 - a prayer of repentance from King David. The Psalm reveals to us both the greatness of our sin and the grandeur of grace that God powers out on those with contrite hearts.

In this sermon, Mike Brooks (Associate Pastor - Hope Fellowship Church, Cambridge - MA) opens up Psalm 16, where we see that God is the one who sustains, secures, sovereignty guides, and satisfies his people. In his presence there is fullness of joy and at his right hand are pleasures forevermore.

On Sunday, Michael Prevett, Discipleship Pastor of Seven Mile Road Church in Melrose, MA, joined us. In this sermon, Michael looks at Psalm 32. Here we see that a life of true happiness is found by drawing near to God. How do we do that? By faith in Jesus and a continual, comprehensive confession of our sins.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at the most popular Psalm in history. Psalm 23 is a profoundly personal Psalm of David that reflects on the Lord's loving care for his people. The Good Shepherd provides so we lack nothing. He refreshes us that we may rest in him. He protects us so we need not fear. And he will sustain his children with goodness and mercy forever.

NOTE - Due to audio difficulty, the first few minutes of the sermon are missing from the recording. In this sermon Pastor Kevin looks at Psalm 19. Here King David draws our attention to the glory of God in creation (General Revelation) and in God's word (Special Revelation). David then models how to respond to such glory with a prayer of confession.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin begins our Summer in the Psalms series with Psalm 1. The Psalmist shows us that there only two ways to live: the way of the righteous or the way of the wicked. The truly blessed life is one rooted by faith in Christ, like a tree planted by streams of water.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin finishes our series through Esther by looking at the feast of Purim in Esther 9:20-10:3. Purim was a day of remembering the providential deliverance of God, a day of generosity, and a day for imparting the message of salvation to others.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Esther 8:1-9:19. Haman has been hanged, but there's still a major problem: the edict to destroy God’s people still stands. How will God intervene and bring salvation to his people? Because of Esther's selfless plea and a new decree, again, we see how the sovereign plan of God overcomes insurmountable opposition to his people. In the Book of Esther, and today,...

Int his sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Esther 7:1-10. In this passage, we see Esther cross the point of no return. She binds her life to the people of God as she begs for their life. She becomes a representative for her people and through her God brings redemption. Also in this passage, we see the end of Haman's fall. We see justice come through a great reversal. Listen and be challenged to see the...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Esther 6. In this chapter, we see that pride is the silent killer of the soul. In this scene, Haman serves as a picture of how the rise of pride gives way to the fall of pride. Pride is difficult to detect and in this sermon, we ask good questions to help us identify areas of pride so that we can bring the cure of the gospel to free us from the prison of pride...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Esther 5:1-14. There's this principle at work in all humanity -- what we behold, we become either for our restoration or our ruin. This passage provides a case study in a trajectory toward restoration and one toward ruin. Listen and be challenged to understand how we can fix our gaze on the Lord and head toward restoration.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Esther 4:1-17 at the defining moment in her life. We all experience pivotal moments of great consequence when we have to make a significant decision. These decisions not only change the course of our life, but they end up changing us as well. Esther faces a decision like this, and it becomes a defining moment. Listen and be challenged to consider how you proce...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Esther 2 and 3. Chapter 2 ends with Mordecai uncovering a plot to kill the King. In chapter 3, Haman enters as the “villain” of the story who sets in motion a plan to annihilate the Jews throughout the empire. We see a tension sustained throughout the book - a battle between God’s people and the enemies of God’s people. Listen and be challenged to consider how...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Esther 2:1-18. In this text, God's name is not mentioned at all. In fact, His name isn't mentioned in the entire book. In this dark chapter, when it seems like people most need God, He is nowhere to be found. And yet, God is at work in the details, hidden in plain sight. God's providence is on display as a young girl is elevated -- despite difficult circumstan...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Esther 1:1-22. The Book of Esther is about the surprising providence of God that is at work among his people, even in the darkest of times. Even though God's name is not mentioned once in the entire book, the sovereign hand of God is at work, bringing about his good purposes. In Chapter 1, we learn of the harsh setting in which the story takes place. We also b...