King's Table Church Sermons

Now living in Bethlehem, Ruth sets out to find food so that she might provide for herself and Naomi. She goes to gather grain behind the harvesters and "happens to be" in the portion of the field owned by a man, named Boaz. When Boaz returns, he extends particular kindness and generosity towards Ruth. When she marvels at why he would do this, he tells her that her noble character - her loyal and g...

Naomi's family leaves Bethlehem because of famine and moves to the land of Moab to live among Israel's long-standing enemies. While there, Naomi's sons take Moabite wives. Her husband and both sons die, leaving Naomi with only her daughters-in-law. When word reaches her than the famine is over, she makes plans to return to Bethlehem but tells her daughters-in-law to remain with their people. In a...

Pastoral Resident Brayden Smith preaches the final sermon in our series: The Pilgrim's Hymnbook Scripture – Psalm 133

Steve preaches the 13th sermon in our series: The Pilgrim's Hymnbook Scripture– Psalm 132

Bryce preaches the 11th sermon in our series: The Pilgrim's Hymnbook Scripture– Psalm 130

Steve preaches the tenth sermon in our series: The Pilgrim's Hymnbook Scripture– Psalm 129

Jesus coming into the world was like light breaking into the darkness - like a long awaited sunrise that dawned on the cold night of the fallen world. In these verses and throughout John's writings in the NT, the concepts of "light" and "life" are intimately connected. Like the light of the sun that falls on the earth - and not only gives LIGHT to all people but also gives LIFE to all people - the...

Steve preaches the ninth sermon in our series: The Pilgrim's Hymnbook Scripture– Psalm 128

Steve preaches the eighth sermon in our series: The Pilgrim's Hymnbook Scripture– Psalm 127

Bryce preaches the sixth sermon in our series: The Pilgrim's Hymnbook Scripture– Psalm 125

Bryce preaches the fifth sermon in our series: The Pilgrim's Hymnbook Scripture– Psalm 124

Guest preacher Kesavan Balasingham teaches out of Romans

Steve preaches the fourth sermon in our series: The Pilgrim's Hymnbook Scripture– Psalm 123

Pastoral resident Corey preaches the third sermon in our series: The Pilgrim's Hymnbook Scripture– Psalm 122

Bryce preaches the second sermon in our series: The Pilgrim's Hymnbook Scripture – Psalm 121

Bryce preaches the first sermon in our series: The Pilgrim's Hymnbook Scripture - Psalm 120

In this conclusion to Paul's beautiful letter to Timothy, the apostle closes with practical instructions and personal greetings. How heartening is it that Paul - who by all means has finished his race and should be ready to put his feet up and wash his hands and tie a bow on this hard life of ministry - is still asking for his books! He still, most of all, wants his parchments! He still wants to d...

These verses begin and end with the same picture - the blessed appearing of Christ our Lord to judge the living and the dead. And in between is an exhortation to preach the Word. Although the reason that Paul gives for committing to the preached Word of the Scriptures is a fascinating one! Paul says to faithfully preach the Word day in and day out because some WON'T listen! Because there is a day...

Paul again points to his own experience to instruct Timothy. He reminds Timothy of his own sufferings - which were likely formational for Timothy seeing as how the ones Paul mentions occurred when he and Timothy first met! And he uses this opportunity to make two things very clear to Timothy: Christians WILL be persecuted. And the Scriptures ARE sufficient to equip you for them. Are you spending m...

Using an illustration that at first glance might be lost on us, Paul reminds Timothy that he has been set aside for a holy calling. In a house, there are some vessels used for honourable things - like serving food to cherished guests. And these vessels have been purified and set aside for such a purpose. But other vessels are not made clean. Instead, they are used for dishonourable things - like t...

This next section of Paul's letter to Timothy carries great significance for Timothy's church in Ephesus. This is not only a personal letter but one that would have been read publicly when all the church was gathered together. And as Paul warns Timothy not to get involved in senseless debates over semantics but instead to preach the Word faithfully, he includes in here an unspoken but rather point...

As Paul invites Timothy to share in suffering, he reminds him of three things. First, remember Christ. He is the son of King David, rightful heir to the throne. And yet, he is one who came and died. But don't only remember Christ, the son of David, as the one who died - but as the one who has been raised from the dead! Paul is calling to mind for Timothy the shape of the gospel - one of hope and g...

This letter continues with an exhortation to be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And more specifically to be strengthened for suffering! Paul gives Timothy three illustrative examples of the types of suffering he is commending Christians to embrace. The first is that of a soldier. He forgoes all the pleasures and distractions of civilian life knowing that they are uneeded entanglements...

Christ is able to guard the good deposit that has been entrusted to Paul until that day of his appearing. Paul knows that this Christ is the one in whom he has believed, and this is why he perseveres in suffering as he does. Because he knows that Christ will guard this deposit. But now Paul turns to Timothy and says, "Your turn." He wants to impress upon Timothy to stick to the plan - to hold to t...

Paul reminds Timothy to fan into flame the gift of God that he has been given - to remember that he has not been spirit of fear but of power and love and sound judgment. And because of this, Paul exhorts Timothy with a very challenging command: Share in suffering. Instead of being ashamed of gospel suffering, Paul tells Timothy to do the work of gospel proclamation and share in the suffering that...