New Covenant OPC Sermon Podcast

"Leadership is essential in every sphere of life—families, churches, and nations rise or fall depending on those who guide them. Scripture shows us the importance of godly leadership, yet Solomon reminds us of a sobering truth: leadership, even kingship, is vanity when pursued apart from God. In this sermon, we consider: The corrupting influence of power (vv. 13–14) How even good leaders are...

"The Apostle Paul makes a staggering claim in Galatians 1:11–12: “The gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ.” In this sermon, we consider the uniqueness of Paul’s call and the divine authority of his message. Paul was not merely persuaded by other apostles, nor did he...

"Sermon on Ecclesiastes 4:4–12 | “It Is Not Good for Man to Be Alone” Work, success, and relationships—Solomon shows us how all of these can become meaningless when pursued apart from God. Success often stirs up envy in others. Laziness leads to ruin. Lonely labor leaves us empty. But the wisdom of God reminds us: “It is not good for man to be alone.” In this sermon, we consider: The vanity o...

"In Galatians 1:6–10, the Apostle Paul issues one of the most serious warnings in all of Scripture: “If anyone preaches another gospel… let him be accursed.” This passage reminds us that not every teaching is equally important—unity is not worth it if the gospel itself is compromised. In this sermon, we look at Paul’s amazement that the Galatians had already begun to turn from the true gospel...

"One of the most common arguments raised against the existence of God is the problem of suffering: “If God is good and all-powerful, why does He allow injustice?” But when we turn to Scripture—especially Ecclesiastes 4:1–3—we see that this argument actually backfires. Without God, suffering and oppression can only lead to despair. If life is nothing more than “under the sun,” then Solomon’s c...

"In this opening message from our series on Galatians, we see that Paul’s greeting is much more than a formality—it is a preview of the gospel itself. Paul emphasizes that his apostleship comes not from man, but from Jesus Christ who rose from the dead. And the heart of his message is this: “Christ gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of God...

"In Ecclesiastes 3:16–22, Solomon lays out two radically different ways of thinking about life: one that denies God and sinks into meaninglessness, and one that recognizes God and finds true purpose. In a world full of injustice, your perspective on God will determine whether life is empty or eternally significant. Discover how rejecting God reduces humanity to mere beasts—and why only faith...

"Salvation is not earned—it is all of grace. In this sermon, we look at how Christ redefines greatness in His Kingdom and how the story of Jacob meeting Esau displays the astonishing reversal of God’s grace. Jesus taught that the first shall be last, and the last shall be first. True greatness is not found in ruling over others but in serving, just as the Son of Man came not to be served but...

"Solomon teaches that when God is ignored, people do whatever seems right in their own eyes, leading to evil and meaninglessness. But when we recognize God’s sovereignty, our work and daily lives gain eternal significance. Everything has its proper time, and God has placed eternity in our hearts. By trusting Him and walking in His ways, we can rejoice, do good, and find true purpose in Christ...

"Genesis 32:22–32 | Wrestling with God — When Trials Lead Us to Prayer and Transformation In this sermon, we dive into the climactic moment in Jacob’s life—the mysterious all-night wrestling match with God that marks his true conversion. After years of deceit and exile, Jacob faces his past and God’s grace in a powerful encounter that changes his name and identity forever. We explore: The sig...

"In this sermon, we explore Ecclesiastes 3 and Solomon’s profound declaration: “To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” We unpack how life finds true meaning only in light of God’s sovereignty. While life apart from God is vanity, recognizing His providential care gives purpose to every event—from birth to death, weeping to laughter, and even love and hate...

"Sermon Outline: Genesis 32:1-21 — Unworthy of the Blessings Received by Grace Prop: God often brings us to our end to soften our hearts to the gospel. Introduction: Jacob’s story is a powerful conversion narrative revealing God’s sovereign grace. Before doing good or bad, God’s election stands: “the older will serve the younger.” Jacob seems unworthy through all his deception, raising the ke...

In this sermon, we explore Solomon’s sobering reflections on the vanity of all human labor apart from Christ. Life is full of weariness and frustration, and no matter how hard we work or what we build, death ultimately claims it all. Solomon shows how toil under the sun is filled with sorrow because what we labor for will be left to others—often to those who may squander it. Yet, amidst this seemi...

In this sermon, we explore the gripping narrative of Jacob’s return from exile and God’s merciful preservation of His undeserving elect. Despite Jacob’s ongoing deceit and struggle, God’s faithfulness remains steadfast, protecting and guiding him back to the promised land. Key themes include: The tension of Jacob still not fully owning God as his own, even after God’s promise (Genesis 31:42, 53) G...

"""How the wise dies just like the fool!” In this sobering passage, Solomon considers whether wisdom—so highly prized by the world—can provide lasting meaning in life. He concedes that wisdom is better than folly, just as light is better than darkness. Yet both the wise and the foolish face the same end: death. Both are forgotten in time. So what lasting advantage is there to even t...

"How is it that God often blesses us even through means that are unwise, sinful, or seemingly foolish? In this message, we explore Jacob’s strange and morally murky path to prosperity while serving Laban. This passage shows us that God works through sinful means to accomplish His holy ends. Jacob’s peculiar breeding practices, Laban’s deception, and the ongoing competition between the two men...

"In this sermon, we examine Solomon’s sobering reflections on his pursuit of pleasure. With more power, wealth, and wisdom than any before him, Solomon conducted a thorough and honest experiment: Can meaning be found in laughter, luxury, wealth, work, or worldly delights? His conclusion is striking and clear—all is vanity and a striving after the wind. Solomon’s wisdom is not theoretical. He...

"This sermon explores the deeply flawed origin story of the twelve tribes of Israel. Rather than a tale of noble founders, Scripture records a story of jealousy, rivalry, polygamy, and spiritual blindness. And yet—through it all—God is at work. As Jacob’s household spirals into dysfunction, God opens barren wombs, humbles hearts, and advances His promises. He brings life and blessing not beca...

"In this sermon on Ecclesiastes 1:12–18, we explore the sobering conclusion of Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived: even the pursuit of wisdom, apart from God, is vanity. Though many today still believe that knowledge, reason, or philosophy can solve the world’s deepest problems, Solomon exposes this as a “grasping for the wind.” 📖 Sermon Text: Ecclesiastes 1:12–18 “What is crooked cannot...

"In this powerful passage, Jacob—the one who deceived his father and brother—is now himself deceived by Laban. But behind the earthly injustice is the divine hand of providence and justice. God's perfect justice brings Jacob face to face with his own sin, as the deceiver becomes the deceived. This sermon explores: 🔹 The biblical principle of “eye for eye” and God's perfect justice 🔹...

"In this sermon, we explore the sobering message of Ecclesiastes 1:1–11, where Solomon proclaims: “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” Why does life feel so futile? Why do all things seem to pass without lasting significance? Solomon tells us the reason: death makes all things under the sun meaningless when considered apart from God. We consider: The deep human longing for meaning. The failur...

"In this rich and typological passage, we see Jacob arriving in exile and meeting Rachel at a well—a meeting that mirrors other “bride-at-the-well” narratives in Scripture and ultimately points forward to Christ. Jacob, though exiled due to his own sin and fleeing for his life, arrives at a well and feeds the flock—doing what others could not. He becomes a picture of the bridegroom who cares...

"What are we to make of a book that opens with the bold claim, ""All is vanity""? In this sermon, we begin our journey through the book of Ecclesiastes by considering its opening words and the man who spoke them: Solomon, son of David, king in Jerusalem. Though often misunderstood as a work of pessimism or contradiction, Ecclesiastes is a deeply theological reflection on l...

Guest sermon from Brian Tsui.

In this final sermon on the book of Revelation, we hear the concluding appeal of Christ Himself: “Behold, I am coming quickly.” This message, found in Revelation 22, is not merely a closing remark—it is a climactic exhortation that brings together all the themes of the book and presses them upon the heart of the Church. 🔹 Main Proposition: You must heed the message of Revelation because Christ is...