Maple City Sermons

Paul begins his defense of the gospel and his apostleship by firmly stating that his desire is to please God and not men. The testimony of his life reveals a man who, in his former life, terrorized Christians; now, he has been saved by the grace of God and lives to share that grace with others. The end result of Paul's desire to please God is the glory of God as others see God's grace at...

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the pivotal point in all of history. If Jesus rose from the dead and is alive today, it changes everything for everyone. The message is a clear gospel presentation that shows why Jesus had to come and what his death means for the sinner. Salvation, forgiveness and redemption are offered as free gifts today because Jesus died and rose again. Support the show

On good Friday mankind tortured and murdered God incarnate in the flesh. How could anyone call this day good? On the most evil day in history, God poured out His wrath against all sin on the head of His Son Jesus. His death alone provides the only sacrifice for sins acceptable to a righteous and holy God. The death of Jesus is the only hope for sinners. That is why we call it good. Support the sho...

Tolerance is the cardinal virtue of Western society; unfortunately, this virtue has been altered in a way that is intolerant of anyone who believes in absolute truth. Jesus Christ made exclusive claims to truth and in the book of Galatians, Paul is arguing for the only gospel that is truly good news. Christians in our society must stand against cultural pressure and boldly proclaim the Gospel of J...

Sin must be dealt with within the church. Even in a sin-infested culture like Corinth, the church was to maintain a standard of holiness in the lives of its members. When believers failed to confess and repent of their sin, Paul advises the church to deal with that member by putting them out of the church for a time; however, his method was redemptive; his goal was to see the erring believer resto...

Paul understand that the only judge that mattered was the Lord. He lived his life in a way that would please Him and Him alone. The Corinthians, on the other hand, lived to be judged well by their peers and spent their time aligning themselves with the best preachers and orators. Paul's advice to them was simple: Follow me as I follow Christ. Support the show

The first sermon in the new series entitled, "Spying Out Our Liberty in Christ" focuses on Paul's introductory statements as he writes this letter to the church he started in Galatia. Paul writes with evident passion and anger as he has come to understand that the Galatians have added to the Gospel of Grace that he taught them. He establishes that the true gospel is given by the aut...

Paul's turns his focus to the leadership of the church; those who teach and preach the Word. This passage is often used to portray carnal believers whose works are burned at the judgment seat of Christ; however, the context of these verses do not support this view. Instead, Paul is warning the Corinthians to ensure that their teaching and leadership is built on the foundation of Christ. Suppo...

Luke's record of the early church ends mid-stride as Paul is preaching and teaching about the Kingdom of God and of things concerning Jesus. The world had attempted to silence Paul, but his chains only served to provide a new platform for his ministry. Now under house arrest and chained to a Roman guard, Paul is sharing the gospel "with all confidence and without hindrance". Believe...

The New Testament is the very best book that was ever written. The printing press made it available for the common man; modern technology has served to place innumerable resources for the study of God's Word at our fingertips. Unfortunately, this unlimited access to the Bible has caused many to take it for granted. This must change. God's people must be grateful for the Scripture and giv...

The Gospel presentation meets two very different responses; belief or unbelief. In this passage, Paul explains that the reason for the unbelief of the majority of Jews is their spiritual blindness and deafness. The question this sermon deals with is, why were they deaf and blind (unwilling or unable), and what are we to do about it. Support the show

New converts are expected to be immature in their faith, but there is a problem when people have been saved for years and yet they are still in need of baby food and diapers. Paul challenges the church of Corinth (and us) to grow up; to examine their lives and allow the Word of God to grow them into the person God desires them to be. Support the show

Now in Rome, Paul gathers all the Jewish leaders into his rented house and shares with them that it is for the Hope of Israel that he is bound in chains. Paul was devoted to the gospel above everything else in his life, and it is for that hope that he has hazarded his life. Yet as Paul's life was bound in chains, it is clear that Paul is the one who is truly free, and he is the one who has fi...

The Book of Revelation was not written so that men and women in the 21st century could obsess and debate the interpretation of the where, when, and how. Revelation reveals the greatness and glory of Jesus Christ, and in doing so, provided necessary strength and encouragement to persecuted believers and spurred nominal believers into action. Revelation is a tough book, but it must be approached wit...

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The Gospel is glorious, powerful and true, but to the secular world around us, it sounds a little crazy. God's plan is not for believers to be haughty in spirit or eloquent in speech, but to be faithful to the message of the cross. When we are, He uses foolish and imperfect people for eternal benefit.  Support the show

Paul was an amazing man, but what we must never forget about Paul, was that his strength did not only come from within. Paul was encouraged by God and he took courage when he was shown love, kindness and hospitality by other believers. We all need one another; that is God's design for the church - to be a unified body with each part doing its job for the good of all. Support the show

Genuine faith is only meaningful if it is also accurate faith - that is, faith in the true gospel rather than in a perversion. Jude writes to charge believers to remain strong in the faith and to defend it against heresy and ungodliness to the end. Support the show

As we examine Paul's life we see the importance of understanding our identity as God does, and understanding who God truly is.  Support the show

John's third epistle, written to a son in the faith named Gaius, provides for us three character sketches to learn from. John expresses his joy that is a result of Gaius' faith in action. He encourages Gaius to continue walking in truth, warns him against a leader in the church named Diotrephes, and commends Demetrius as a godly example to follow.  Support the show

Paul arrives in Corinth, the sin city of Ancient Rome, with one goal - to preach the Gospel. He did not allow the sinful culture around him to determine his message or his way of living, rather, he saw himself as a light in the midst of darkness. God did wonderful things at Corinth, and the same God will do wonderful things today when His people will get serious about living and preaching the Gosp...

This lesson covers some of the specific things about God and about life that parents should be teaching their children on a regular basis. Support the show

David life hits rock-bottom when he returns from battle to find his family and the families of all of his men have been taken as slaves by their enemies. Everyone blames David, but his response is not one of despair, because David encourages himself in the only One who never fails - his God. Believers today serve the same God and have the same High Priest available to them any time they are in nee...

2 John is a short letter addressing a real life concern that the apostle John has for "the elect lady and her children". In this letter, we are reminded that truth and love are indivisible. Biblical love is founded upon truth; biblical truth will stimulate love. We are called to act in a way that is in accordance with true doctrine; in a way that is loving in the truest sense of the word...

David's self-discipline is evident in this passage as he is given the opportunity once again to end the life of Saul, but instead he obeys God's Word and allows Saul to live. Rather than seeking the easy road or the short-cut, David knows his path to the throne must be one of discipline and obedience to God. Believers today ought to follow David's example. Support the show