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Chapter timestamps: Note: Times are estimated 00:00 — Introduction: The Disciples and Their Desire for Greatness 01:25 — Seeking Position in Christ's Kingdom 02:42 — Jesus Knows the Thoughts of the Heart 03:44 — Serving Christ Is Not a Competition 05:29 — True Greatness Through Humility 06:27 — Why Jesus Chose a Child 08:07 — How We Treat Others Reflects Our Relationship with God 08:40 — The Great...

This sermon examines the disciples' inappropriate dispute over greatness during the Last Supper, contrasting their self-centered ambition with Jesus' teaching on servant leadership. The central message challenges believers to abandon worldly definitions of status and power, adopting instead the mindset of Christ, who demonstrated true greatness by serving others. Through a detailed analysis of Luk...

This, the 49th sermon on Romans, explores the call for believers to embrace humility and unity within the body of Christ, using the metaphor of a 'Humble Workers Union' to illustrate mutual dependence. The message emphasizes that while individual gifts and functions differ, all members belong to one body under Christ's headship, requiring a sober assessment of self rather than inflated pride. Draw...

This sermon explores the doctrine of God's sovereignty and predestination through the narrative of Esther, arguing that the hostility between the church and the world is not accidental but divinely decreed. By tracing the theme of enmity from Genesis 3:15 through the Old Testament, the message identifies the conflict as a necessary component of God's plan to preserve the seed of the woman and ulti...

Text: Matt. 10:5-25 (1) How we are to represent Him (vv. 5-15). Where to go (vv. 5-6). What we proclaim (v. 7). What we do (vv. 8-15). (2) What we should know as we represent Him (vv. 16-25). We should expect hostility (vv. 16a, 21-22a, 25b). We should respond with humility (vv. 16b, 19-20, 22b-25a). Truth to Remember: Representing Jesus will lead to opposition, but His power will enable us to end...

This sermon explores the tension between God's acceptance of worship and His judgment on sin, as depicted in Leviticus chapters 8 through 10. It highlights that God appoints those who serve Him, emphasizing that even consecrated priests like Aaron and his sons remained sinners requiring atonement. The narrative contrasts the fire that accepted the offerings in chapter 9 with the fire that consumed...

Following Jesus is ultimately a matter of the heart. In Matthew 18, Jesus calls us to receive His kingdom with childlike humility, take sin and temptation seriously, and remember God's heart to seek and save the lost. As those who have received His abundant mercy, we are called to extend that same grace to others through repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Though forgiveness does not alwa...

In this passage we see the connection between Christ-like thinking and the resulting virtues of humility and unity within the church. As we meditate on the blessings listed in Philippians 2:1, we should realize that the grace received from Christ should naturally flow outward in love and service to others. In contrast to the world's self-centered culture, believers have the biblical call to consid...

This sermon explores the second half of Ecclesiastes chapter three, addressing how believers should respond when life feels unfair and out of their control. The central message emphasizes that while human systems may fail and suffering seems unjust, God remains the ultimate judge who will set all matters right in His appointed time. The teaching encourages humility by reminding listeners of their...

Humlity? How to truly be humble.

What does it mean to submit to one another in the fear of God? In Ephesians 5:21, we learn that Spirit-filled submission is essential to how Christians live, serve, and care for one another in the local church. Our sinful nature resists surrendering our own priorities, but the Holy Spirit works in believers to produce humility and willing submission. This sermon examines what biblical submission m...

This sermon addresses young people directly, urging them to respond to Jesus's invitation with humility and immediate faith rather than delaying their commitment. It contrasts the receptive hearts of children, who receive God's kingdom with dependence, with the rich young man who walked away because his wealth hindered his devotion. The message exposes hidden sins such as envy and pride, emphasisi...

The sermon emphasizes the imperative for believers to maintain continuous spiritual growth rather than settling into complacency, using the metaphor of a vehicle needing momentum to climb a snowy hill. It identifies the danger of spiritual stagnation and susceptibility to error, arguing that past experience does not guarantee future faithfulness. The text outlines two primary areas for development...

The sermon centers on the imperative to look unto Jesus as the author and finisher of faith, using the metaphor of taking a 'good look' at Scripture to meditate deeply on its truths. It explores the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice on Calvary as the cure for sin and the source of spiritual rest, contrasting the believer's secure position with the world's uncertainty. The message emphasizes the ne...

This sermon explores the practical application of Christian doctrine by examining Ephesians 4:1-6, emphasizing that ethical conduct flows directly from the theological truths established in the preceding chapters. The central message urges believers to walk in a manner worthy of their calling, a transformation made possible only by the finished work of Christ and the regenerating power of the Holy...

Pastor Rob teaches from Joshua 9 on the right response to a wrong decision. After Israel failed to seek God's counsel and made a treaty with the deceptive Gibeonites, they honored their oath despite the mistake. The message highlights taking commitments seriously, as seen in Ecclesiastes 5, and how God shows mercy when people humble themselves. Examples from 2 Samuel 21 and other passages illustra...

The sermon explores the biblical concept of 'walking with God' as a metaphor for a consistent, intimate relationship with the Lord, drawing primarily from the example of Enoch in Genesis. It emphasizes that this spiritual walk requires being 'on one's feet' through diligent meditation on Scripture and active prayer, rather than passive religious observance. The message challenges believers to alig...

James 4:1-10 Psalm 119:89-97 Psalm 119:11 Ephesians 6:10-18

This sermon explores the intimate relationship between the believer and God through the diligent study of Scripture, focusing on Psalm 119:135. It argues that the primary motive for reading the Bible should not be mere self-preservation or the accumulation of knowledge, but a desire to know God personally and to experience His goodness, mercy, and grace. The text contrasts the casual reader who re...

Suffering well in this life increases your capacity of enjoying God in the next.