Sermons from Seven Mile Road Church in Waltham

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks thru Luke 7:18–35. John the Baptist wrestles with doubt in prison, wondering if Jesus is truly the One, yet Jesus meets his weakness not with rebuke but with a gracious reminder of His works and His fulfillment of God’s promises. Christ shows that honest doubts can be brought to Him, because He responds with compassion and truth that strengthens faith. The call f...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint works thru Luke 7:11-17. In this passage, Jesus meets a widow grieving the death of her only son and, filled with compassion, tells her not to weep. With divine authority, He touches the bier and commands the young man to arise, restoring him to life. This act reveals that Jesus is not merely a prophet but the Lord of life Himself, the One who conquers death and brings...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint works through Luke 7:1–10. The centurion, longing for his servant to be healed by Jesus, displays a faith in Christ that is dependent, looking not to his own worthiness but relying wholly on Jesus’ authority to heal. He is also humble, recognizing his unworthiness to have Christ even enter his home. Most of all, his faith is anchored, resting with confidence in the pow...

In this final sermon in our Proverbs series, Pastor Kevin looks at what Proverbs says about the inner life. Proverbs teaches that the heart is the inner life—the wellspring of thoughts, desires, and choices that directs everything we do. Scripture helps us diagnose the heart as prone to sin, deceit, and divided affections, while also showing how it is shaped by external influences such as people,...

In this sermon in our Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom series, Pastor Clint considers Anger. Proverbs warns that unchecked anger leads only to strife, destruction, and foolishness, revealing how deeply broken our hearts are. Trying to control our tempers on our own is like trying to hold back a flood with our bare hands—it shows our need for something greater than self-discipline. Only the gospel of Ch...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at the topic of our speech. Proverbs teaches us that our words have great power—they can either wound or heal, destroy trust or build life-giving relationships. What flows from our lips ultimately reveals the condition of our hearts, for “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” In Christ, our hearts are renewed by grace, so that our words can become...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Reconciliation. In the Proverbs, God calls us to pursue reconciliation through truthful speech, respect, guarding confidences, and covering offenses in love rather than repeating them. Such wisdom resists our natural impulses toward bitterness, gossip, or revenge, instead urging humility, patience, and a commitment to restore trust. Our ability to do this flow...

In this sermon, Andrew Davies considers diligence. Proverbs teaches that diligence is wise and fruitful, warning that laziness leads to poverty and hardship (6:6–11; 10:4–5). The diligent plan ahead, work steadily, and walk a straight path, avoiding the thorns of procrastination and excuses (15:19). Christ, the perfectly diligent one, accomplished the work of our salvation with unwavering purpose—...

In this sermon, Pastor Magdiel continues our summer series, The Way of Wisdom, as he looks at various verses in Proverbs focused on pride. The proverbs have much to say about pride. Listen and be challenged to consider what pride is and what we can do about it in our lives.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin continue our summer series, The Way of Wisdom. Kevin looks at a variety of verses in Proverbs focused on friendship. In a time when loneliness is on the rise, we need friendship more than ever. Listen and be encouraged by the goodnews of the gospel, that God in Christ has befriended sinners and be challenged by the wisdom of proverbs as we consider friendship.

In this sermon, Pastor Sam looks at Money in Proverbs. Money is a powerful tool, but Proverbs teaches that righteousness and a heart that treasures God are far more valuable than riches (Proverbs 10:2-3; 15:16-17). True wealth is found in diligent, honest work and a generous spirit that reflects the character of Christ, who gave Himself freely for us (Proverbs 11:23-28). When we fear the Lord and...

In this sermon, Justin Fung looks at true wisdom in the book of Proverbs. Wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord—a humble, reverent posture that acknowledges God's authority and seeks to live in light of His truth (Proverbs 1:7; 9:10). In contrast to the fool who trusts in himself and rushes into decisions, the wise listen to counsel, walk carefully, and grow through correction (Proverbs 12:15; 1...

In this sermon, pastor Clint walks thru Luke 6:37–49. Jesus teaches that true integrity begins with a heart transformed by the gospel. He warns against hypocrisy—judging others while ignoring one’s own sin—and calls for honest self-examination and inner renewal. Only a life built on Christ and his inward transformative work, like a house on a solid foundation, will stand firm in the face of life’s...

NOTE: The first minute of this sermon is missing. Pastor Clint begins by telling the story of Jim Elliot and four other missionaries who gave their lives so the Huaorani people would hear the gospel. In this sermon, Pastor Clint opens up Luke 6:24–36. Jesus warns the rich and comfortable that their earthly rewards are fleeting, while calling his followers to love their enemies, do good, and give g...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint opens up Luke 6:12–26. Jesus forms a new kind of community by calling twelve disciples from among his followers, signaling the beginning of a renewed people shaped by his presence and mission. He then redefines what it means to be blessed, declaring the poor, hungry, weeping, and hated as truly flourishing in God’s kingdom. Finally, he delivers sharp warnings to the ri...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Luke 6:1-11. Jesus confronts the Pharisees’ legalism by asserting His lordship over the Sabbath, exposing how their man-made rules miss the heart of God’s law. While the Pharisees are fixated on outward obedience, their hearts are withered—unable to rejoice in mercy, healing, or grace. In contrast, the gospel invites us to a transformed heart shaped by the gos...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks thru Luke 5:27–39. Jesus calls Levi the tax collector with a surprising invitation of grace, not judgment—and Levi responds by hosting a banquet for Jesus, filled with other sinners. At that table, grace becomes visible: it welcomes the unlikely, embraces the outcast, and offers joy instead of shame. When questioned, Jesus explains that He came not for the righte...

17 Luke 5:12-26 - Three Stories of Faith by Seven Mile Road Church (Waltham)

In this sermon, pastor Clint works thru Luke 5:1–11. Jesus calls Simon Peter and his companions after a miraculous catch of fish, which came only when they trusted His word despite their doubts. Their willingness to act on Jesus’ instruction—born of a curious, open faith—leads to a revelation of His power and their own unworthiness. This encounter shows that true discipleship begins when we listen...

In Luke 4:31–44, Jesus teaches in Capernaum with astonishing authority, silencing and casting out demons, and healing the sick with just a word. The people are amazed not only at His power over evil but also at the compassion that compels Him to heal all who come to Him. Even when crowds try to keep Him from leaving, Jesus insists on proclaiming the good news to other towns, revealing His mission...

In this sermon Pastor Clint preaches Luke 4:14–30. Here Jesus proclaims Himself as the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy, offering grace to the poor and oppressed. The people of Nazareth reject Him, offended that someone so familiar could make such a claim and that God’s grace might extend to outsiders. Their pride and unbelief prevent them from receiving the grace of Christ, leading them to attemp...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks thru Luke 4:1–13. Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness and successfully resists the devil’s temptations by relying on God’s Word. Unlike Adam, who fell in paradise, and Israel, who failed in the wilderness, Jesus remains faithful, showing Himself to be the true Son who perfectly obeys the Father. His victory is not just an example, but the foundation of...

In this Easter sermon, Pastor Clint opens up Acts 2:22–39. Peter boldly proclaims that Jesus of Nazareth, attested by God through miracles, was crucified by lawless men according to God's plan, but God raised Him from the dead, freeing Him from the power of death. He declares that the resurrection fulfills David’s prophecy, showing that Jesus is both Lord and Messiah, exalted to God's right hand a...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Luke 3:23–28. Luke traces Jesus’ genealogy from Adam, showing that Jesus is a Son for All—not just for Israel, but for all humanity. The list of names includes flawed sinners and sufferers, reminding us that we are a broken people in need of redemption. Yet through every generation, God is a promise-keeper, faithfully working out His plan to send Jesus, the Re...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Luke 3:15–22. As people wonder if John the Baptist might be the Messiah, he clarifies that one greater than him is coming—so great that John is unworthy to untie His sandals. John baptizes with water, but this greater one—Jesus—will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire, bringing both salvation and judgment. When Jesus is baptized, the heavens open, the Holy S...