Navigating Scripture

Peter's words in 1 Peter 2:9–12 contain one of the most beautiful summaries of the Christian life in all of Scripture: "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession." In this sermon, we explore Peter's reminder of God's sovereign grace and our response to that grace. By tracing Peter's use of Exodus 19 and Isaiah 43, we see...

What happens when the world rejects the very thing God has chosen to save it? In 1 Peter 2:4–8, the apostle Peter presents one of Scripture's most powerful images of Jesus Christ: the Living Stone. Drawing from Isaiah and the Psalms, Peter shows that Jesus is God's chosen Cornerstone—the sure foundation upon which sinners can build their lives and find salvation. Though rejected by men, mo...

Loneliness has become one of the defining challenges of modern life. Despite unprecedented levels of digital connection, many people feel more isolated than ever. Yet Scripture presents a radically different vision: through Jesus Christ, God creates a new humanity marked by genuine fellowship, sacrificial love, and deep belonging. In this sermon on 1 Peter 2:1–3, we examine the relational sins tha...

Why do so many Christians feel unsure—or even uncomfortable—talking about the Holy Spirit? In this Pentecost sermon from John 16, we look at Jesus’ surprising words to His disciples:  “It is to your advantage that I go away.”  How could it possibly be better for Christ to ascend and the Spirit to come? This message explores the beauty, comfort, and necessity of the Holy Spirit’s work in the life o...

In 1 Peter 1:17–21, Peter gives a surprising command to Christians living as exiles in an unholy world:  “conduct yourselves with fear.”  What does it mean for believers—those redeemed by grace—to live with fear? This sermon explores Peter’s call to holy living in light of God’s impartial judgment. The Father sees every deed, weighs every motive, and will bring every secret thing into the light. Y...

In 1 Peter 1:13, the apostle Peter turns a corner—from celebrating the gospel to calling believers to live in light of it. But this command doesn’t stand on its own. Like Paul, Peter grounds every imperative in the finished work of Christ. The Christian life always begins with “therefore.” In this episode, we explore the vital connection between what God has done and how we are called to live. Wha...

In a world marked by instability, displacement, and uncertainty, where do we find a hope that actually lasts? In this episode, we explore the opening of 1 Peter and the powerful reality that the earliest Christians were not just spiritually “sojourners,” but very likely people forcibly displaced from their homes by the Roman Empire. Writing to believers scattered across Asia Minor, the Apostle Pet...

Mary Magdalene comes to the tomb in the darkness of early morning, carrying the weight of grief, loss, and unanswered questions. The one who delivered her from darkness now lies in a grave—or so she thinks. When she finds the stone rolled away, her despair only deepens. Death, it seems, has won. But the empty tomb is not a sign of theft—it is the beginning of new creation. In this Easter sermon, w...

On Holy Saturday, the Church stands in the silence between the cross and the resurrection. In this sermon from Mark 15:42–47, we are invited to slow down and face a reality we often avoid: death. With the ancient reminder  memento mori —“remember death”—we step into the burial of Jesus and watch as Joseph of Arimathea courageously claims the body of Christ. As the lifeless body of Jesus is taken d...

This sermon traces the rising excitement of Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem—and the surprising quiet that follows. As the crowds shout “Hosanna” and hail Him as the Son of David, expectations of political victory and national restoration reach a fever pitch. Yet Mark’s Gospel brings the moment to an abrupt and puzzling close, revealing a deeper truth: the people were right to celebrate, but...

In this sermon on Psalm 130, we descend into the depths with the psalmist—into the place of guilt, shame, and spiritual exhaustion—only to discover the astonishing mercy of God waiting there. This “gospel psalm,” as Martin Luther called it, leads us from the cry of a sinner who knows he cannot stand before a holy God to the unshakable hope found in divine forgiveness. Why do we keep records of our...

In Psalm 95, God invites His people to something deeper than a day off from work—He invites them into His rest. But what is that rest, and why do so few people experience it? This sermon explores the biblical meaning of rest as freedom from the endless striving that marks life east of Eden. We chase things like security, control, pleasure, and success, hoping they will give us peace, but every ido...

Psalm 33 calls God’s people to shout — not with timid voices, but with a battle-cry of joy. In a world filled with deception, injustice, and failing human plans, the righteous sing because the Word of the Lord is upright, powerful, and unfailing. This sermon explores how praise becomes spiritual warfare, why only the upright can truly sing this victory song, and how Psalm 33 ultimately finds its f...

As we approach Lent, Psalm 103 calls us to preach to our own souls:  “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” In this sermon, we trace David’s sweeping vision of redemption — forgiveness for iniquity, healing from sin’s disease, rescue from the pit, and a crown of steadfast love. We linger over the heart of God’s character: merciful and gracious, slow to anger, yet perfectly j...

On Transfiguration Sunday, as the Church moves from Epiphany toward the season of Lent, this sermon reflects on Jesus’ radiant glory revealed on the mountain in Mark 9. In the midst of the disciples’ confusion about suffering, the cross, and the road to Jerusalem, the Transfiguration becomes a moment of divine encouragement: Jesus is truly the Son of God, the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophet...

What do you do when God calls—and you feel completely unqualified? In Exodus 4, Moses begs God to send someone else, convinced his weakness disqualifies him from God’s mission. But God responds with a stunning promise:  “I will be with your mouth.”  In this episode, we trace Moses’ fear, God’s patient grace, and how the story ultimately points to Jesus—the willing Brother who comes, speaks, and be...

In this sermon from Exodus 1, we explore God’s unstoppable mission to restore blessing to the world through redemption. From Eden to Abraham to Israel in Egypt, God remains faithful to His promises even in the face of famine, oppression, and death. Pharaoh’s attempts to crush Israel cannot halt God’s plan, and the fruitfulness of God’s people echoes His original purpose for humanity. Ultimately, t...

We continue our series in the Prophet Ezekiel.

We continue our series in Ezekiel with a look at Chapter 9.

We continue in our series The Gospel According to Ezekiel.

We continue in our series The Gospel According to Ezekiel with chapter 6 and 7.

Our series The Gospel According to Ezekiel continues with Ezekiel 3:22-4:17.

Our series The Gospel According to Ezekiel continues with Ezekiel 3:12-21.

Our series The Gospel According to Ezekiel continues with Ezekiel 2:1-3:11.

Our series The Gospel According to Ezekiel continues with Ezekiel 1:4-28.