Covenant of Grace Messages

Laws about clean and unclean animals can feel strange to modern readers—why does God care about which animals Israel could eat? And what do we do with a passage like this? In Leviticus 11, we discover that these commands were never just about food; they were about forming a people. A people set apart. A people who lived differently because they belonged to a holy God. In this message, we’ll see ho...

Often the most important lessons from the Lord are learned through hardship. We need strong hands to move from the path of peril to the way of righteousness. We need sharp reminders to be discerning rather than complacent or presumptuous. In Leviticus 10 the Lord illustrates the consequences of disobedience and teaches his people to be discerning.

Many Christians long for a deeper experience of God’s presence, yet few stop to consider how He has made a way for us to draw near. In this sermon from Leviticus 9, we’ll explore how God’s manifest presence is both the purpose and the result of true worship. Do you long to know God more? This sermon will challenge us to seek, expect, and respond to the presence of God.

Many Christians recognize that singing is a key part of the church’s worship, yet few stop to consider why. Why does God command His people to sing, and what should our singing accomplish? In this sermon from Ephesians 5:18–20, we’ll explore how Spirit-filled singing glorifies God, builds up the church, and strengthens our hearts. Singing is not merely a tradition or an emotional outlet — it’s a p...

In this elaborate ordination ceremony, Aaron and his sons are washed, clothed, and anointed. They are consecrated as God's servants—mediators who represent the people before God. Where do we see priests today? We may not all be ordained ministers, but the church is a "kingdom of priests" in the Lord's service. We are to consecrate our lives for the Lord's purposes, even as we look continually to o...

What does it mean to live a holy life before God? A lot of people think holiness is just about being a good person—following the rules, avoiding the “big” sins—but in Leviticus 6:8–7:38, God shows us something way bigger. Holiness isn’t just a moral checklist; it’s a total, all-in commitment to worship and serve the Lord. Just as the priests were set apart for continual worship, so we, as new cove...

What does true repentance look like? Does it require more than mere confession? In our study of the guilt offering in Leviticus 5:14–6:7, we'll see that it is not just an offense—it is a debt that must be paid and a wrong that must be made right. Yet, in His mercy, God provides atonement through the sacrifice of a ram, pointing forward to Christ, our true guilt offering. Because He has paid our de...

It is easy to downplay sin—to excuse it, to justify it, to call it anything but what it truly is. But sin is no small thing. It brings guilt and defiles. Sin separates us from a holy God. In Leviticus 4:1–5:13, we will unpack the significance of the sin offering and the seriousness of sin. The sacrificial system shows us that sin is not just a mistake to overlook—it is an offense that must be forg...

In Leviticus 3, we study a climactic moment in Israelite worship: the peace offering. Through this offering, the people were invited to rejoice in the peace they had with God and feast in his presence. What a picture of an astounding truth of the gospel, that fallen yet redeemed people can commune peacefully with God at his table. Truly this is something to celebrate!

When we think of Old Testament offerings, we often focus on atonement for sin, but not every offering was about forgiveness. The grain offering in Leviticus 2 was a tribute to the King—an act of worship that acknowledged God’s lordship, expressed devotion, and presented a gift of gratitude. This passage helps us see that true worship isn’t just about receiving grace but about responding to God’s r...

Leviticus is a challenging book, and many Christians find it difficult to understand. Some skim through it, while others skip it entirely. But this book actually answers one of the most important questions in all of Scripture: How can sinful people come into the presence of a holy God? In this first sermon of our new series through Leviticus, we'll unpacks the meaning of this book, its key themes,...

Too often, we live as if God’s mission is optional, distracted by our own pursuits while neglecting the call to proclaim His salvation. But, in Isaiah 52:1-12, God calls His people to awaken and arise, reminding us that He has redeemed us not for comfort, but for His glory among the nations. In this sermon, we’ll see how God’s mission is urgent, His salvation is glorious, and His presence is guara...

As followers of Christ, we have the privilege of spending time with the living God and speaking to Him through prayer. However, our relationship with God was never intended to remain an isolated experience. As the body of Christ, the church is meant to come together in his presence. Acts 2:42–47 offers us a glimpse of the many blessings of being with God as the church gathers. We are designed to e...

In our hectic, hurried, and digital age, it is easier than ever to "gain the whole world and forfeit your soul" (Matthew 16:26). How do we abide with God when we're so busy and distracted? The solution is to step away from it all and be alone with Him in the quiet.

For a life that glorifies God, for the Christian who wants to live with joy and flourishing, few doctrines are more important than what this passage teaches. Paul is kindly caring for the Corinthians and for us in these opening verses of his letter to them. He was preparing them and us to be with God on the Dark Path of Suffering.

This Sunday, we begin a five-part sermon series, Being With God. In this first sermon, we start by considering the goal of the Christian life: to abide in Christ. In John 15, Jesus invites his disciples to commune with him continually that they might bear fruit and so glorify God through their lives.

The message of Christmas is that God became a man. The incarnation is the reason we celebrate Christmas, and in this meditation, we'll consider what it is and what it means.

We all long for our world to be made right. We desire peace on earth and hope for love to triumph forever. Deep in our hearts, this is a yearning for a righteous king. And the great news of Christmas is that this king has come—and He will come again!

It would be hard to overstate the importance of the priesthood – the high priesthood of Jesus – for you, personally, for our church and for God’s purpose for all of humanity. Adam failed in his priestly duties and all humanity, knowingly or not, lived needfully, hopefully, desperately for the long-awaited High Priest Jesus Christ to come. And he did come! Merry Christmas!

Christmas is a season for us to intentionally grow in our knowledge of Christ. One of the best ways to do this is by understanding His threefold offices: Jesus as the promised Prophet, Priest, and King. Each Sunday leading up to Christmas, we will study one of these offices, as described in Hebrews chapters 1 and 2. In this first sermon, we will focus on Christ as the long-awaited Prophet who reve...

The Christian mission is not based on who we are or what we can do, it is based on who Jesus is and what he is able to do in and through our lives. In our study of Matthew 28:16–20, we will consider the implications of the Great Commission for followers of Jesus Christ.

The Apostle Paul wrote that if Christ had not been raised, our faith would be futile. But in fact, he has been raised from the dead, and his triumph over the grave is our present and future reality. This Lord’s Day, we look at Matthew’s account of Christ’s resurrection, beholding how the empty tomb proclaims Jesus’ power and glory over those who would thwart him and guarantees eternal hope to his...

At the heart of the Christian faith is the cross of Jesus Christ. It is not Jesus' birth, his teachings, his resurrection, or his gift of the Holy Spirit that holds this central importance, but rather his death on the cross. Why is this the case? In our study of Matthew 27:32-57, we will explore the significance of Jesus' crucifixion and its relevance to our lives today.

In this passage, the psalmist expresses deep discouragement, asking God, "When shall I come and see your face again?" (v. 2). Psalm 42 depicts what has been referred to as "the dark night of the soul," a season when our experience of God feels more like absence than presence. This is a phase that every Christian will encounter, and we want to study this Psalm to understand what it is and how to na...

As Christians, we rejoice in the promise that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). But this assurance is only possible because, as we'll see in our study of Matthew 27:1-31, Jesus bore our condemnation on our behalf.