St. Stephen Reformed Church

The Lord's Supper is a sacred covenant meal that proclaims the past, present, and future work of Christ, rooted in the Passover and fulfilled in His death and resurrection. Far from being a mere memorial or emotional exercise, it is a living proclamation of the gospel—where believers, by faith and through the Holy Spirit, spiritually feast on Christ's body and blood, receiving forgiveness, communi...

The sermon centers on the prophetic message of Micah, emphasizing that God's judgment, though directed at both Samaria and Jerusalem, ultimately calls all people—especially God's people—to repentance and faith. Rooted in the historical context of the divided monarchy and the looming threat of Assyria, Micah's words reveal how God uses cosmic imagery not merely to threaten destruction, but to expos...

The sermon centers on the final words of Jacob and Joseph, revealing a profound theology of hope rooted in God's faithfulness and sovereignty. Through their deathbed declarations, both men affirm their belief in God's promise to bring His people into the land of Canaan, with Jacob emphasizing burial in the ancestral tomb and Joseph entrusting his bones to future generations as a sign of the coming...

The sermon centers on Jacob's final blessings upon Joseph and his sons in Genesis 48, portraying a profound moment of faith and divine sovereignty at the close of Jacob's life. Through the symbolic adoption of Ephraim and Manasseh—favoring the younger over the elder—Jacob exemplifies God's elective grace, echoing the biblical truth that salvation is not based on human merit but on divine choice, a...

This sermon compares Joseph's total control during Egypt's famine to divine salvation, emphasizing that his authority was divinely sanctioned, not tyranny, and highlighting the contrast with Christ's sacrificial redemptive work. Both involve surrender, but Christ's sacrifice is the ultimate gift of grace. The sermon urges believers to embrace suffering and surrender to Christ for true spiritual gr...

The sermon centers on the divine providence of God as revealed in Joseph's reunion with his father Jacob and the subsequent settlement of Israel's family in Egypt, illustrating how God orchestrates even broken human relationships and painful histories into a beautiful, redemptive plan. Through the metaphor of a tapestry, it emphasizes that while life often appears chaotic and painful from a limite...

The sermon unfolds the covenantal trajectory of Scripture, revealing that God's redemptive plan is not merely about past forgiveness or present community, but ultimately about the future consummation of all things in the new heavens and new earth—a reality already inaugurated in Christ but not yet fully realized. Centered on Hebrews 2:5–10, it emphasizes that humanity, created in God's image and d...

The sermon centers on the assurance of faith, arguing that confidence in Jesus Christ stems from the threefold testimony of God: water (Christ's baptism), blood (His sacrifice), and the Spirit. It emphasizes that these divine witnesses converge on the truth of Jesus as the Son of God, offering eternal life to those who believe, while warning against the consequence of rejecting this testimony. Ult...

The sermon explores the significance of baptism within the context of the new covenant, drawing from Peter's Pentecost sermon in Acts 2 to illuminate its profound meaning beyond a mere ritual. It argues that baptism functions as a visible sign and seal of covenant grace, representing engrafting into Christ, participation in the benefits of salvation—forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spi...

The sermon explores Jacob's journey to Egypt, highlighting his conditioned expectation of hardship and doubt stemming from past experiences with deception and loss. Despite these anxieties, Jacob demonstrates remarkable faith in responding to God's assurance, ultimately relinquishing his desires and trusting in divine providence to guide him and his family. The message underscores that true peace...

The sermon explores themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and divine providence through the narrative of Joseph's reunion with his brothers and father. It highlights God's sovereign plan, demonstrated by Joseph's ability to forgive and the subsequent invitation from Pharaoh, ultimately leading to the family's relocation to Egypt. Drawing parallels with Jesus' ministry after the resurrection, the...

The sermon explores the profound significance of the Lord's Supper as the central act of the new covenant, tracing its roots through the covenants of the Old Testament and culminating in Christ's institution of the meal during the Passover. It emphasizes the Supper not merely as a remembrance of Christ's sacrifice, but as a tangible participation in His body and blood, a renewal of covenant bonds,...

The sermon centers on the assurance of faith and its transformative power, emphasizing that genuine belief in Jesus Christ is not merely an initial decision but an ongoing source of strength, obedience, and victory. Drawing from 1 John, the message explores the interconnectedness of faith, love for God and fellow believers, and joyful obedience to His commands, all rooted in the miracle of the new...

The sermon traces the biblical narrative of covenant, highlighting how God's plan from eternity culminated in Christ and now shapes the life of the church. It emphasizes that the church is not a product of human effort but a community created by God's grace, united to Christ, and defined by faithful preaching, disciplined care, and mutual responsibility. Drawing from passages like 1 Peter 1:9 and...

The sermon explores the concept of the covenant of redemption, emphasizing that God's plan for salvation predates all creation, unfolding from eternity past through the ages. It traces this plan through Old Testament covenants, culminating in the New Covenant established through Christ, who fulfilled every promise and unveiled a mystery previously veiled in shadows. The sermon highlights the triun...

The sermon explores the pivotal moment in Joseph's life when he reveals himself to his brothers, offering a powerful illustration of forgiveness and reconciliation. Drawing from Genesis 45, the message highlights Joseph's ability to transcend bitterness and offer grace, even in the face of past betrayal, emphasizing that God orchestrated these events for the preservation of life and the ultimate g...

The sermon traces the unfolding of God's covenantal plan throughout Scripture, culminating in the new covenant established through Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that the new covenant isn't a departure from previous covenants, but rather their fulfillment, offering a superior mediator, better promises, and ultimately, a transformed relationship with God characterized by internal law, direct access, a...

The sermon explores the transformative power of divine love through the story of Judah's impassioned plea to Joseph, highlighting his willingness to substitute himself for his brother Benjamin to protect his father. Drawing parallels between Judah's actions and the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, the message emphasizes that genuine repentance involves not only confession of guilt but also a profound...

The sermon traces the unfolding of God's covenant with David, demonstrating how it ultimately finds fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Beginning with the covenant of works and progressing through the covenants with Noah, Abraham, and Moses, the message highlights that God's plan was always centered on a Redeemer, culminating in the promise of a king from David's line. Through the resurrection, this prom...

The sermon explores the nature of testing and the importance of confession through the narrative of Joseph and his brothers. It highlights how Joseph, having experienced favoritism, tests his brothers to see if they have changed, ultimately revealing their willingness to confess their past wrongs and stand with their brother Benjamin. The message emphasizes that concealing sin leads to failure, wh...

The sermon explores the Mosaic covenant at Sinai, clarifying that it was not a replacement for grace but a revelation of God's holiness and a means of exposing humanity's sin, ultimately pointing towards the need for a mediator. It emphasizes that the law, while authoritative, functioned as a guardian leading to Christ, not as a path to righteousness, and highlights the ongoing covenant faithfulne...

The sermon explores Jacob's desperate situation and his eventual willingness to send Benjamin to Egypt, driven by the famine and Judah's persuasive leadership. It highlights Joseph's strategic manipulation of his brothers, designed to awaken their guilt and ultimately lead to reconciliation, demonstrating God's providential hand guiding events. The narrative underscores the themes of forgiveness,...

The sermon explores the Abrahamic covenant as a foundational element of God's redemptive plan, tracing its significance from Genesis to the New Testament and highlighting its enduring relevance for believers today. Drawing from Galatians 3, the message emphasizes that justification comes not through works or adherence to the law, but through faith in God's promise, mirroring Abraham's unwavering t...

The sermon explores the theological framework of covenant, tracing a line from Adam's broken covenant of works to Noah's preservation through the flood and ultimately to Christ's redemptive work. Drawing parallels between the ark and Christ, the message emphasizes God's unwavering faithfulness and grace, demonstrating how He preserves the world, not merely for comfort, but to create space for repe...