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Spanish Language Version (Psalm 3:7-8)

This sermon explores the incommunicable attribute of divine immutability, defined as the unchangeable nature of God in His being, wisdom, and will. It addresses the apparent tension between God's immutability and His active engagement with creation by distinguishing between successive duration in time and non-successive duration in eternity. By explaining that God exists outside of time as pure ac...

Faith is a belief that always leads to bold actions. 1. Faith is confidence in the unseen 2. Faith connects us with the greats 3. Faith pleases God

This sermon explores the believer's direct access to God through the lens of Psalm 5, contrasting the frustration of worldly bureaucracy with the ease of approaching the divine throne. The central message emphasizes that this free access is enabled by God's mercy, which motivates believers to engage in various forms of prayer, from articulate words to silent groaning. The text further highlights t...

This sermon explores the dual themes of waiting and judgment found in Habakkuk chapter 2, contrasting the restless greed of Babylon with the steadfast faith of the righteous. The central message emphasizes that God is not slow to fulfill His promises but operates on a divine timeline that requires believers to exercise patience and trust in His character. By examining the five woes pronounced agai...

This sermon addresses the human tendency toward anxiety regarding daily necessities by examining Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6. The central message is that worry is a form of unbelief that contradicts the faithfulness and goodness of God, who provides for even the birds and lilies. The text argues that anxiety is foolish because it ignores the intrinsic value of human life, the consistent provision...

This sermon traces the transformation of Peter from a fearful disciple who denied Christ to a bold apostle empowered by the Holy Spirit. It highlights the pivotal moment of restoration in John 21, where Jesus reinstates Peter through the 'Feed my sheep' commission, contrasting Peter's earlier hesitation with his subsequent confidence. The narrative then moves to Acts, illustrating Peter's bold pre...

The sermon explores the central theme of Philippians, identifying 'rejoice in the Lord' as the culmination of the letter's message on humility and confidence. It contrasts the false security found in religious credentials and self-righteousness with the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus. By examining Paul's personal testimony of discarding his former status as 'rubbish,' the message highlig...

What does it mean to pray as a child before a Father who already knows what we need? In Matthew 6:7–8, Jesus warns against empty, mechanical prayer that treats words as though they can force God to listen or act. Through the contrast with pagan prayer, the persistence of Christ in Gethsemane, and the Father's perfect knowledge, this message asks us to examine where our confidence in prayer really...

Psalm 21, as the closing prayer to Psalm 20's prayer for King David for victory before going to battle, is a prayer of thanksgiving after victory given. It, too, is a Messianic Psalm pointing to prayer for and concerning King Jesus. There is much encouragement to be gained from Psalm 21 concerning Christ and His exultation, and confident prayer. Psalm 21 should be contemplated from three perspecti...

Hebrews continues to point to Christ as the faithful Son whose house we are if we trust in Him. This sermon points to the household of God as a people who were brought out of the darkness of sin and into the light of Christ. The author of Hebrews cites Psalm 95:7b-11 to warn against rebellion and testing God. It is very important to see that Hebrews cites Scripture as "the Holy Spirit says" (Hebre...

The sermon examines the preface of the Lord's Prayer, "Our Father who is in heaven," to establish the proper focus, relation, and direction of Christian prayer. It argues that prayer is an act of worship directed solely to the triune God, rejecting the intercession of saints or angels in favor of the exclusive merit of Christ. The text explores the threefold nature of God's fatherhood—eternal gene...

Proposition: Because Christ, the Captain for the Lord's army, directs strengthens, warns, and saves us, we ought to respond with confidence, obedience, and gratitude 1) The Holiness of the LORD (5:13-15) 2) The Omnipotence of the LORD (6:1-16, 20-21) 3) The Priority of the LORD (6:17-19) 4) The Salvation of the LORD (6:22-27) Conclusion - Have confidence when we know that the Lord is with and for...

Psalm 21 shows the king's salvation and his judgment as two halves of one strength, both fulfilled in Jesus. His resurrection crowned him with universal, eternal authority and joy, and that closed circuit of love between Father and Son now includes his people. But the same king who saves is the king who judges, and his wrath will be as searching and complete as his love is steadfast. The cross is...

Tied to the twin realities that we are not guilty before God and forgiven by Him (previous in Ch. 10), we have confidence to enter into the holy places, and we have a great priest in Jesus. These salvation realities are the basis for a productive, fruitful, meaningful life. So we are together - "let us" - exhorted to draw near in worship with a true heart in full assurance of faith, to hold fast t...

This sermon explores Psalm 59 as a model for responding to persecution and spiritual warfare, emphasizing that while believers face unjust hostility, God remains their sovereign refuge. The central message is that faith does not eliminate trouble but reorients the believer's focus from their enemies to God's power and covenant faithfulness, known as hesed. The text instructs Christians to pray for...

This sermon explores the theological necessity of the Incarnation by examining five specific reasons why God became man in Jesus Christ. The central message emphasizes that Christ's humanity serves to rule over the world, sanctify believers through a sacred brotherhood, destroy the power of death, atone for sin, and provide sympathetic help in temptation. The tone is pastoral and comforting, addre...

What happens when faith encounters silence, discouragement, and an answer that challenges our expectations? In Matthew 15:21–28, a Canaanite mother approaches Israel's Messiah, pleading for her daughter's deliverance. Her response reveals a faith Jesus calls great. Pastor Brandon Holthaus examines four barriers—silence, discouragement, priority, and entitlement—and what they reveal about our trust...

[Sunday AM] Psalm 42-43 - Jim Evans

Jesus taught that Israel is going to change for the better. When that happens, then redemption will happen. Jesus Christ will overthrow the antichrist and He will usher in the Millennium.

How is that that we poor sinners may approach a holy God with confidence? Not because we are sufficient, but because Jesus Christ is. This message shows how Christ gives assurance, freedom in prayer, forgiveness when we confess sin, and grace to obey and love others. When our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and His grace is greater than our failures.