New Covenant OPC Sermon Podcast

"In this sermon from Ecclesiastes 9:1–10, we face one of the most unavoidable realities of life under the sun: death. Solomon shows us that both the righteous and the wicked share the same observable fate in this world—suffering and death—and that God’s providence cannot be interpreted merely by what we see happening around us. This passage confronts the temptation to judge God’s favor or dis...

"What does Abraham have to do with justification by faith—and with the salvation of the nations? In Galatians 3:6–9, Paul turns from the Galatians’ experience of the Spirit to an even more foundational authority: the testimony of Scripture itself. After showing that the Triune God bore witness to justification by faith (Christ crucified, the Father giving the Spirit, the Spirit working powerf...

"In this sermon on Ecclesiastes 8:10–17, we explore Solomon’s sobering teaching on God’s just judgment and the necessity of genuine repentance. Scripture makes clear that while people can deceive others with outward displays of religion, no one can deceive God, who knows the heart. Solomon reflects on the unsettling reality that wicked people sometimes die with a reputation for holiness, whil...

"How do we know that justification is truly by faith alone? Paul’s answer in Galatians 3 is striking: the Holy Spirit Himself bears witness to it. In this sermon, we examine Paul’s argument in Galatians 3:1–6 and see how the doctrine of justification by faith is confirmed by the testimony of the Triune God. Paul does not appeal first to church authority or human reasoning, but to what God Him...

"In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 15:12–22, we explore Paul’s profound teaching on the resurrection and how it flows directly from the doctrine of union with Christ. Every benefit of salvation—justification, adoption, sanctification, and now glorification—comes to us because we are united to Christ, the second Adam and our covenant head. Some in Corinth denied the resurrection of the dead. P...

"If we are justified by faith and cannot lose our salvation, why not just go on sinning? That question—raised by Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Jews, and even by the Pharisees in Paul’s day—is not new. The Apostle Paul faced it directly in Romans 6: “Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?” His answer: By no means! But the reason he gives is crucial—union with Christ. In this serm...

"What does it really mean to be a child of God? Among the glorious benefits of salvation—justification, sanctification, and glorification—there is one that often receives less attention but reveals the very heart of God’s love: adoption. In this sermon, we explore what it means that believers are called sons and daughters of God through union with Christ. Adoption goes beyond being declared r...

"What does it mean to say that we have become the righteousness of God in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21)? Many claim that this verse speaks of moral transformation or covenant membership—but Paul is describing something far more glorious. In this sermon, we explore the connection between union with Christ and justification by faith, showing that believers are declared righteous before God becaus...

"What does it mean to be in Christ? The answer is nothing less than the heart of the gospel itself. In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 1:30–31, we explore the glorious truth that salvation is union with Christ. Every blessing of the gospel—justification, sanctification, adoption, redemption, and glorification—flows from this one reality: believers are united to the Son of God who became man fo...

"Obeying the King: Wisdom, Authority, and Your Limitations (Ecclesiastes 8:1–9) In this sermon we explore Ecclesiastes 8:1–9 to uncover a profound biblical truth: 👉 True wisdom includes humble submission to God-given authority. Our culture idolizes “freedom” and self-rule—an inheritance of the Enlightenment and one of the driving engines of rebellion, critical theory, and the modern suspicio...

"At the heart of Paul’s gospel is one great truth: our justification by faith rests on our union with Christ. In Galatians 2:20–21, Paul reveals the foundation beneath his uncompromising defense of justification by faith alone. Why does he refuse to yield an inch to any teaching that adds works to faith? Because such teaching undermines the very heart of salvation—our union with Christ. In th...

"True wisdom and righteousness are highly prized—but exceedingly rare. In this sermon on Ecclesiastes 7:15–29, we explore Solomon’s sobering yet hopeful teaching about human sinfulness, the scarcity of righteousness, and the ultimate value of fearing God. The world often assumes people are inherently good, or that small compromises are acceptable, but Scripture repeatedly shows that there is...

"The law was never meant to be a ladder to heaven—it was always meant to drive us to Christ. In this sermon, we look at one of the most important theological controversies in the first-century church: the question of the ceremonial law and its relationship to justification by faith. The Judaizers claimed that Gentiles must keep the law of Moses—especially circumcision—to be saved. But Paul re...

"We live in a world obsessed with beginnings—new jobs, new homes, new projects, new excitement. But in Ecclesiastes 7:8–14, Solomon reminds us that “the end of a matter is better than its beginning.” In this sermon, we explore the wisdom of living not for short-term gain or immediate excitement, but for the long-term good that comes from patient endurance and trust in God’s providence. Those...

"Has the doctrine of justification by faith alone really been the faith of the church in every age—or was it invented at the Reformation? In Galatians 2:15–16, Paul declares that “a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ.” Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox critics often claim that the Reformation view of justification is a late, novel interpretation. B...

"Why does God allow His people to suffer? What possible good could come from mourning, loss, and pain? In Ecclesiastes 7:1–7, Solomon gives us a surprising answer: suffering is often better for us than laughter—because God uses it to make us holy. In this sermon, we see that holiness is worth suffering for. A good name—true godly character—is better than all the wealth or comfort the world ca...

"Is justification by faith really taught throughout the whole Bible—or is it just a “Pauline doctrine”? In Galatians 2:15–16, Paul insists that “we who are Jews know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ.” Why does he assume that every faithful Jew already knew this truth? Because the Old Testament itself proclaimed it. In this sermon, we explore...

"What does it mean to truly enjoy the fruit of your labor? Solomon teaches that this enjoyment is not the result of wealth itself, but a blessing from God. In Ecclesiastes 5:18 – 6:12, we see two people with the same material possessions — one finds joy, the other despair. The difference? One receives his labor’s fruit with thanksgiving to God; the other lives for wealth and cannot enjoy it....

"Does the Bible contradict itself on justification? Paul says in Galatians 2:16 that we are justified by faith and not by works. But James 2:24 says that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. How are we to understand this apparent tension? In this sermon, we walk carefully through both passages to show that Scripture speaks with one clear voice. Paul is teaching how a sinner...

"Can wealth ever truly satisfy the soul? Solomon says no — “He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver.” (Ecclesiastes 5:10) In this sermon, we consider what Scripture teaches about the deceitfulness of riches and the emptiness of living for wealth. Jesus said, “You cannot serve God and money.” Many think they can serve both, but Solomon shows us the folly of such a life: wealth ca...

"At the very heart of the gospel is the doctrine of justification by faith. In Galatians 2:15–16, Paul makes one of the clearest declarations in all of Scripture: “A man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ.” This truth is not a side issue—it is the foundation of salvation itself. Paul repeats it three times in one verse so that we cannot miss it: no one is j...

"What does the Bible teach about the role and limits of civil government? In this sermon, we explore Solomon’s wisdom in Ecclesiastes 5:8–9 and discover a principle often forgotten in our time: biblical government is limited government. Solomon observes that sprawling bureaucracies and unchecked ambition lead inevitably to oppression of the poor and corruption in justice. Scripture consistent...

"The church has always faced weakness—even in the days of the Apostles. In Galatians 2, we see Peter fall into fear of man, leading even Barnabas and others into hypocrisy. But Paul, for the sake of the gospel, publicly rebuked Peter to defend the truth of justification by faith. This passage reminds us that no leader is above correction, that the sins of leaders affect entire churches, and t...

"How should we approach God in worship? Ecclesiastes 5:1–7 reminds us that God is in heaven and we are on earth. This passage confronts us with the transcendent greatness of God and calls us to humility, reverence, and fear as we come before Him. In this sermon, we’ll see why our posture in worship matters so deeply—especially in our speech before God. Scripture teaches that careless words, b...

"The gospel Paul preached was not from man—it was revealed directly by God. In Galatians 2, Paul recounts his visit to Jerusalem, showing that the message he proclaimed among the Gentiles was confirmed by the Apostles themselves. The central issue was circumcision. False teachers insisted that Gentiles must submit to the law of Moses in order to be saved. But Paul refused to yield for even an...