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This sermon examines the ninth plague of darkness in Egypt as a divine act of de-creation that reveals God's sovereignty over the Egyptian sun god Ra. The preacher argues that darkness throughout Scripture consistently symbolizes God's judgment on sin and idolatry, citing passages from Amos, Isaiah, Revelation, and the Gospels to demonstrate that human suffering alone does not produce true repenta...

Based on Jonah 4:1–3, this sermon examines Jonah's anger at God's mercy toward Nineveh and exposes the danger of knowing sound theology without having a heart transformed by it. Jonah knew that God was gracious, compassionate, slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness, yet he treated God's mercy toward his enemies as an evil. The sermon challenges the church to examine the ways we can condemn...

In this epistle, John reminds us, with themes from his Gospel and first epistle, that true believers are all in for truth and love. As we observe the teaching of Christ, we are aware of false teachers and watch that we are careful to follow Christ's commands and do not compromise the truth.

This sermon explores the nature of gospel ministry through the lens of 1 Timothy 4:9-13, emphasizing that faithful service involves enduring reproach while trusting in the living God as the ultimate reward. The message highlights the non-negotiable requirement for ministers to command and teach with that delegated authority from Christ, rejecting the modern tendency toward individualism and compro...

How can a holy God forgive guilty sinners without compromising His perfect justice? In Hebrews 9:15–22, we see that Jesus Christ, the Mediator of the new covenant, secured the eternal inheritance of His people through His once-for-all sacrificial death. Here we are invited to consider the seriousness of sin, the necessity of Christ's blood, and the sufficiency of His finished work, the only founda...

This sermon examines the resolve of Daniel to maintain his spiritual integrity while living in Babylon, emphasising that true conviction must be rooted in the heart rather than merely external boundaries. The central message highlights that believers should draw firm, biblically grounded lines in their hearts regarding what they will not compromise, while simultaneously approaching the world with...

This sermon examines the biblical mandate for church discipline, focusing on the case of sexual immorality in Corinth and the church's failure to address it. The central argument posits that tolerance of sin is an act of arrogance that compromises the community's holiness, necessitating a structured process of confrontation, removal, and renewal. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 5, Matthew 18, and the B...

In Mark 8:34–38, Jesus teaches that true discipleship requires denying ourselves, taking up our cross, and continually following Him, surrendering our claim to rule our own lives and acknowledging that Christ alone belongs on the throne. Discipleship is not self-improvement or vague spirituality, but wholehearted allegiance to the historical Jesus revealed in Scripture and to the gospel of His per...

This sermon examines 1 Corinthians 5 to argue that church discipline is a vital expression of love, necessary for the salvation of the sinner, the purity of the church, and the glory of God. The preacher contrasts the modern church growth movement with the biblical mandate to remove unrepentant sin, emphasizing that the church must mourn sin rather than tolerate it. By using the metaphor of leaven...

This sermon examines the confrontation between Jeremiah and the prophet Hananiah in Jeremiah 28, highlighting the danger of popular but false messages that contradict God's revealed will. It argues that Hananiah's promise of immediate relief from Babylonian rule was a lie that removed the necessary discipline of exile, which God intended to use for the spiritual correction and humility of His peop...

The King, Not the Thing Our Commitments, Our Families, and Our Representation of Jesus Numbers 30–31 | Romans 12:1–2 | Ephesians 4–6 This message emphasizes that the circumstances we encounter are not meant to govern who we become; rather, the Lord uses those circumstances to transform us as we entrust ourselves to Him. It's not the thing that's changing us, but the King who is renewing us through...

This sermon examines the final chapter of Nehemiah, focusing on the restoration of spiritual order and the removal of corruption within the community. It highlights the necessity of separating from influences that compromise faith, using the example of Nehemiah cleansing the temple chambers and reinstating the Levites to their proper roles. The message emphasizes that God's promises are fulfilled...

Remember Him The message centers on God's call to remember His works and His ways so that we may know and trust His righteousness. Using Balaam and Balak in Numbers alongside Micah 6, it shows that although Balak hired Balaam to curse Israel, God would not allow His people to be cursed and instead turned the intended curse into a blessing. The account reminds believers that no enemy can overturn w...

The sermon emphasizes the urgent need for believers to maintain unwavering loyalty to the exclusive and pure gospel of Jesus Christ, as articulated in Galatians 1:6-10. It highlights the historical and contemporary necessity of defending the faith against distortions that add human works or deny the sufficiency of Christ, drawing on the examples of early church fathers and modern leaders who stood...

The Cost of Grace Jesus did not redeem us so we could keep our old lives—His grace rescues us, owns us, establishes us, and teaches us to live under His rule. The message centers on the truth that the gospel does not merely add Jesus to our lives—it brings us under His light, His rule, and His grace. Drawing from Balaam's prophecy in Numbers 24, Jesus is presented as both the Star who gives light...

This sermon examines the incident of the golden calf in Exodus 32 to illustrate how idolatry arises from impatience and human initiative rather than divine instruction. The speaker argues that when believers grow weary of waiting on God, they are prone to create substitutes for Him, whether through material wealth, compromised relationships, or unbiblical theology. The message outlines five practi...

The sermon explores Paul's pastoral role as a spiritual father in 1 Corinthians 4, emphasizing that his admonitions are rooted in love and a desire for genuine transformation rather than mere shame. It contrasts the superficiality of religious talk with the power of the Holy Spirit, arguing that true Christianity is evidenced by changed lives and obedience to the gospel. The preacher urges the con...

This sermon examines the narrative in 1 Samuel 7, where Samuel erects a stone named Ebenezer to memorialize God's help against the Philistines. The central message identifies four essential steps that precede divine intervention: national lamentation for sin, heartfelt consecration to God, fervent supplication, and the ultimate act of God stepping in to deliver His people. The preacher emphasizes...

The sermon centers on the warning in Luke 17:32 to remember Lot's wife, using the narrative of Sodom and Gomorrah to illustrate the danger of spiritual complacency and looking back to a former life of sin. It contrasts the righteousness of Lot, who was saved by divine grace despite his hesitation, with the fate of his wife, who was turned into a pillar of salt for her attachment to the wicked city...

The sermon emphasizes the urgency of maintaining spiritual vitality, described as having 'salt,' while navigating a world increasingly marked by moral decay and deception. Drawing from Leviticus and Ephesians, the message warns against losing one's savor through distraction or compromise, urging believers to remain grounded in the faith and secure in their salvation. The central theological focus...

Read: 1 Kings 16:29-34; 21:17-25 Text: Revelation 2:18-29 Christ encourages his church to continue in faithful service and stop tolerating sin. 1. Christ's character 2. Christ's commendation 3. Christ's condemnation 4. Christ's comfort Questions for reflection: What does Christ commend the church of Thyatira for? Do you think he could commend us for those things? How does Christ introduce himself...

This sermon examines the emergence of false teachers as the most significant threat to the Christian faith, arguing that they are more dangerous than external persecution because they undermine the authority of God's Word. Pastor Marc Grimaldi analyzes 2 Peter 2:1-3 to demonstrate that these individuals operate with secret, destructive motives, specifically greed and sensuality, which lead them to...

This sermon explores the communicable attribute of God's grace, defining it as the free, unmerited favor bestowed upon the undeserving. It distinguishes grace from mercy by illustrating how grace not only withholds deserved punishment but also bestows undeserved blessings and adoption into God's family. The teaching harmonizes divine grace with justice, explaining that the cross satisfies God's ri...

This past Sunday, Pastor Trey continued our series on Father Abraham with a sermon from Genesis 19:1-11 entitled "Angels Visit Sodom" in which we dove into the angelic investigation into the wickedness of Sodom. While it starts well with them receiving an invitation of hospitality from Lot, things in Sodom quickly unravel after dark, even for the righteous man, Lot. What can we learn from this chi...