Biblical Preaching

Should Christians be friends with the desires and pride of this world? How can the faithful balance their relationship with this world? This message draws from Romans 12:2 and other scriptures to see that believers are not to conform to this world.

God has a pattern and plan to resolve judgment on those who have broken His commandments. This message emphasizes Christ in why God commanded Israel to construct the tabernacle and the ark of the covenant and why God required the highpriest to wear a breastpiece.

Malachi is God's messenger to the Jewish people who have found worship to God wearisome and no longer are committed to their marriage covenants. The Book of Malachi is a fitting message to introduce the sinful struggles of Judea when Jesus comes. This study draws from the key points of Malachi to encourage repentance and give hope as the Jews prepare for the coming messenger who will prepare the w...

The Bible teaches transformation of life by changing behavior that comes by changing the mind to think by God's Word. This message draws from a number of scriptures that reveal the essential nature of changing one's mind, as is repentance, to believing the gospel.

The Book of Zechariah encourages the Jews to rebuild the temple in the hope of greater things to come. Zechariah has detailed prophecies of the coming priest-king.

Jesus promised to build His church. The church are faithful disciples of Christ built up as a temple of God. Jesus built the church on a specific foundation. This message draws from the Scriptures to see the church of Christ.

This message draws from the Passover and surrounding events from Exodus 11-12 and then connects it with the true Passover sacrifice of the Christ.

God's gift of His Son is the greatest gift to humanity. Jesus came for a purpose and thus message draws from Isaiah and Jesus's words to remind us to stay in awe of Christ and share that with others.

This message draws from Haggai to observe God's command to the Judeans not to neglect rebuilding the temple and to consider the consequences. Haggai applies to the state of the churches of Christ now to rebuild and stop ignoring God's temple, the church, for one's own house. The faithful can maintain and rebuild both.

Is Zephaniah a book of the Bible? Zephaniah encourages readers to seek the Lord and escape the great day of the Lord's judgement even in times of reform and prosperity. Someone could miss it. This study continues a series on the books of the 12 prophets at the end of the Old Testament. May God bless those who listen.

The words of Jesus of Nazareth are too good to be false. If the Gospels were merely legendary embellishments of Jesus, then why hasn't anyone else done the same? This message draws from John 7:11-19 to see how Jesus told people, who were wrestling with who He is, how to know that His teaching is from God.

What is God doing in this world? Why does God allow so much evil? The prophet of Habakkuk asked questions like these that many want to ask God today. God answers him directly in the Book of Habakkuk. This message draws from the Book of Habakkuk to help believers to live by faith.

Jesus turned water to wine* as His first miraculous sign in the Gospels. Why? How is this act a sign? This message will draw from John 2:1-11 to see how this sign persuaded Jesus's disciples to believe and why people should believe Jesus's miracles today.

This message draws lessons and gives a survey of the Book of Nahum that is significant to understand God's justice and how God enacts justice among rebellious and wicked nations.

A respectful and close relationship with someone will greatly affect your life, thinking, and behavior. The writer of Hebrews brings believers attention to knowing Christ so that they do not move away from God. The text of Hebrews reveals the greatness of Christ above angels and prophets to how Jesus is equal with God because He is God. This message teaches the need to focus on Christ and encourag...

What does the Bible mean that Jesus is the King of kings? This message draws and builds on Genesis 49:8-12 that the kingship belongs to Israel's tribe of Judah.

Despite the corrupt political and religions leaders, God promises to raise up a remnant from Israel. This message draws from Micah to picture the coming King and His kingdom to come as this encourages Christians to serve for the greater purpose. This is the 6th lesson among a series of lessons on each of the 12 minor prophets.

Did Joseph treat his brothers justly? Should he have immediately forgiven his brothers instead of testing them? This message draws observations from Genesis 45:1-15 and Jesus's teachings to understand how Christians are to forgive.

Joseph endured betrayal, slavery, slander, and imprisonment for about 14 years. However, God meant it for good. Despite all the evil and suffering in the world, God works all things for good to those who love Him. This message draws from God working in the life of Joseph to encourage believers to trust in God's providing grace.

Have you ever ran away from responsibility? God commissioned Jonah to call out against the city of Nineveh warning them of a coming disaster. Jonah could not escape God's presence. This message draws from the book of Jonah recognizing the need for compassion from the faithful as God has compassion on all people. God's compassion calls for repentance.

Genesis teaches a reliance on God's promises. This message draws from Jacob wrestling with an angel of God and wrestling with God throughout life. In the end, Jacob's faith in God's promises is victorious.

Do you need self-esteem? Should you take pride in yourself by your standard without looking to the Creator? This message draws from Obadiah and other scriptures to reflect on God's judgment against the nation of Edom whose pride led to their fall.

How do God's promises change how people seek and follow God? This message explores Genesis 28 to draw insights from Jacob's dream of a ladder to heaven.

James Sullivan preaches about the applications of ancient Israelite and Jewish betrothals and weddings to God's marriage to His people that are throughout the Scriptures. This is especially clear in connection with the church's marriage to her bridegroom -- Jesus Christ.

The prophet Amos spoke against abuses of Israel's wealthy against the needy. God promised to bring judgment on Israel but ultimately to restore them. This message observes how God created the universe and has universal authority to judge. This lesson also reflects upon various overlooked sins, calls for repentance, and calls to act with compassion.