Sermons from Seven Mile Road Church in Waltham

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Ecclesiastes 7:15-29. In this passage, the Preacher gives us a grim diagnosis of the human problem. Because of sin -- Life is unpredictable; Because of Sin -- Wisdom is unattainable; Because of Sin -- Failure is unavoidable. He is willing to deliver the bad news so that we would become depressed into dependence on Christ. Listen and be challenged to consider t...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:14. In this passage, Solomon asks us to examine our life because the unexamined life is not worth living. How do we live the good life? In this passage, Solomon gives us four ways to answer that question. Listen and be challenged to live a life of faith and wisdom.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Ecclesiastes 5 and 6. In this passage, the preacher examines the vanity of greed; the selfish desire for more wealth and possessions. Always wanting more, a heart of greed is never satisfied. Greed is a heart issue that plagues the rich and poor alike. Thankfully the preacher doesn't just diagnose the problem; he also provides the remedy.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Ecclesiastes 5:1-7. Do you think God is indifferent to how we approach him in worship? Think again. In this passage, the writer of Ecclesiastes is teaching us about the meaninglessness of mechanical worship. We cannot grow inattentive to how we worship the Lord. Listen and be challenged to worship God in Spirit and in Truth.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:16. In this section, Solomon observes the brokenness of the world in which we live. And with each observation, he gives us insight into how to live in a broken world. How do we live in a world plagued by injustice? How do we view our work when so many of our motivations are driven by envy? How do we pursue friendships when our impulse is se...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Ecclesiastes 3:1-15. How do we use the time given to us? That is the question that the Preacher takes up in this section of the book. We are all given the same amount of hours, minutes, and seconds each day. In a world plagued by vanity and futility, how do we spend our time? The Preacher will challenge us to be reflective of our time and to receive our time w...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26. The Preacher has set his heart to discover wisdom and meaning under the sun, but his endeavor leaves him with a deep sense of emptiness and despair. What so many look to for ultimate meaning and purpose; pleasure, wise living, achievements- they are ultimately an attempt to grasp smoke. Thankfully, not all hope is lost. As one author no...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Ecclesiastes 1:1-11. In this introduction to the book, the writer gives us an unsettling truth meant to shape how we live life under the sun. The writer then invites us into the search for meaning. Listen and be challenged to consider what is truly meaningful in a world where meaning is elusive.

In this sermon, Guest Preacher Edgardo Rosa walks through Matthew 18:7-9. In this passage, Jesus teaches his disciples about how it is better to lose a limb for the sake of holiness than to be pristine and end up in the fire of eternal torment. Holiness is hard -- but it is worth it. Listen and be challenged to consider your commitment to holiness for the sake of communion with Jesus.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Mark 10:17-31 and the Rich Young Ruler. He gets two minutes with Jesus and he is able to ask Jesus one question. And he asks a great question -- What must I do to inherit eternal life? It's the trillion dollar question. In this passage, we look at the Question he asks, the Answer Jesus gives, and the Explanation that follows. Listen and be challenged to see ho...

In this sermon, guest preacher John Ames looks at Mark 4 and 5 to see that Jesus is God, the true Messiah who is greater than everything. In these chapters, we see one long scene in two parts. In the first scene, Jesus is able to calm the storm showing his power over the natural. In the second scene, Jesus is able to calm the demon-possessed man, showing his power over the supernatural. Who is thi...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at the Parable of the Soils from Mark 4. It's early in Jesus' ministry and there are a number of varying responses to him: the curiosity of the crowds, the anger of the religious leaders, the full allegiance of his new disciples. In this midst of this, Jesus tells the parable of the soils to show that embracing Jesus is a matter of the heart. Those who truly embr...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at the Luke 24:13-35 where two despairing disciples are headed down a seven mile road to return home after the crucifixion of Jesus. All hope is lost until they meet someone on that road. Listen and be encouraged to hear who they meet and how they find hope again.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at KLuke 18:35-19:10. In this story we see two men who are polar opposites. One is an oppressed blind man -- and the other is a blind oppressor. Both are lost. Both need Jesus. And fortunately for them -- Jesus seeks and saves the lost.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at the end of First Peter. The apostle encourages Christians to stand firm in the true grace of God. How do we do that? Peter gives us three final directions to stand firm in our faith and endure to the end. Listen and be challenged to stand firm.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at the essentials of godly leadership from 1 Peter 5:1-5. The pastors of the church are to lead with humility, and gentleness as shepherds, not as tyrants. Under this kind of servant leadership, Jesus is honored and the church thrives. Listen and be encouraged that God's word provides the guidance we need for leadership.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at 1 Peter 4:12-19 as Peter picks up the topic of suffering. Just as the refiner heats gold to its melting point in order to purify it, so the Lord brings heat to our lives to purify our faith. In this passage, Peter has five lessons to help faithfully endure to the end. Listen and be encouraged to know that God loves you and has a plan for your suffering.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at 1 Peter 4:1-11. How do Christians live in turbulent times? How do we live for the will of God instead of buckling under the strain and stress of peer pressure from the world? What should fill the everyday stuff of our lives? Peters brings the reality of the gospel to these questions. Listen and be challenged to live for the will of God despite turbulence.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at 1 peter 3:8-22. In the gospel, God's people have been promised an incomprehensible inheritance, all by the grace of God. This is the hope that is in us” (v. 15), through which we can quietly endure all things. What does this mean for us today? According to Peter, our calling now is to “honor Christ the Lord as holy” in our hearts, knowing that when our eternit...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at 1 Peter 3:1-7 as Peter addresses wives and husbands. The gospel impacts every facet of life -- including marriage. How should husbands and wives relate to one another? What sin tendencies seek to disrupt and destroy marriage? And how can we be proactive as we seek to cultivate healthy marriages? Peter addresses these topics and gives us insight. Listen and be...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at 1 Peter 2:13-25. In this section, Peter begins to unpack how elect exiles live as citizens of the Kingdom of God in a foreign land. And, Peter starts with submission to authority. Why does it matter if we submit to authority? Wouldn't it be better if we overthrow the government and establish a Christian nation? What about unjust authority? Peter addresses thes...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at 1 Peter 2:1-12. In light of all that God has done for us in Jesus Christ, how then shall we live in this world that is not our home? In this section, Peter shows us what it means for the people of God to grow up in salvation, center on Jesus, and live on mission as sojourners and exiles in this world.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at 1 Peter 1:13-25. The gospel is true. It is our new reality and gives us a new identity. And because of that there are necessary implications to living out our new identity. In this section, Peter says that elect exiles have a settled hope on future grace, a gospel-fueled drive for holiness, and a regenerated love for others. Listen and be challenged to live ou...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at 1 Peter 1:1-12. In this passage, Peter lays out some of the important themes that he will unpack in his letter. As followers of Christ, this world is not our ultimate and lasting home. We are strangers, exiles, sojourners here. What are the implications of this for how we live? How we suffer? What our purpose is on this earth? These are just a few of the quest...

In this Easter Sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Exodus 12 and Luke 22 to see how the Passover was transformed into the Lord's Supper. In this meal of remembrance, we see how judgment and redemption come together at the cross of Christ. Listen and be challenged to come to the table with the right posture of sobriety and gratitude.