Open House Church Sermons

From Deuteronomy 6, this sermon addresses the priority of raising children in the faith within covenant families. KJ examines how God calls parents to diligently teach His Word in every situation of daily life, making faith visible through consistent example rather than hypocrisy. The message challenges families to prioritise spiritual leadership at home, recognising that parents hold far greater...

Hebrews 6 reveals that God has made an unchangeable promise, sealed by His own oath, to save His people through Christ. Jesus is now our high priest in God's presence, anchoring our souls with unshakeable security. Whatever this year brings, whether blessing or refinement, believers can rest knowing they are held by a Saviour who will never let them go. Bible Reference: Hebrews 6:13–20 Preach...

Romans 3:21-26 reveals that salvation rests entirely on God's gracious character, not on human effort or moral achievement. Because all have fallen short of God's glory, righteousness must come as a completely free gift through Christ's atoning sacrifice. This truth exposes two dangers: the guilt that drives us to earn God's favour and the pride that assumes we have something t...

God gives the church authority and responsibility to address serious, unrepentant sin among its members. This practice keeps Christ's bride pure, teaches believers what honours God, and ultimately seeks the restoration and salvation of those who have strayed. Far from being harsh or judgemental, biblical discipline reflects the loving pursuit of a Good Shepherd who will not let His sheep wand...

Matthew 2 reveals that opposition to Jesus began at His birth, with King Herod's troubled heart exposing humanity's resistance to divine kingship. Herod's hypocrisy and violent rage against the infant Messiah fulfilled ancient prophecies and demonstrated the futility of fighting God's purposes. Yet the baby who escaped to Egypt would return to crush the serpent's head thro...

John's account reveals the cosmic significance of Christmas: the eternal Word who created all things took on human flesh to rescue a world corrupted by darkness. By absorbing sin's destructive power at the cross, Jesus makes it possible for all who believe to be reborn as children of God. This means God becomes our Father, and we become co-heirs with Christ of everything He has. Christma...

Isaiah 11 reveals God's promise to raise a new king from humble beginnings, one filled with the Spirit, ruling with perfect righteousness and justice. This king establishes a kingdom of true peace where hostility ceases and death loses its sting. Jesus Christ fulfils this promise. All who trust in Him become citizens of His kingdom, called to live under His lordship and extend His reign into...

Mary faced a terrifyingly perilous situation as a young, poor, unmarried woman carrying the Messiah. Yet instead of being consumed by legitimate fears about her reputation, her safety, and her future, she worshiped. Her song reveals seventeen attributes of God that anchored her soul: He is Lord over all, Saviour who rescues, the all-knowing God who sees our humble estate, the Mighty One who does t...

Mark 1 reveals the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit working together at Jesus' baptism, showing that the one God of Scripture exists as three distinct persons. This truth, woven throughout the New Testament, demonstrates that love is eternal within God Himself. The Trinity shapes our understanding of relationships, unity, and diversity, inviting believers to delight more deeply in our glorious an...

Jack unpacks Jesus' declaration at the Feast of Tabernacles that streams of living water flow from Him to all who believe. Drawing on John 7 and the imagery of Israel's wilderness journey, he explains that this living water is the Holy Spirit, freely given through faith in Christ. Addressing common barriers like self-sufficiency, guilt, and doubt, Jack clarifies that salvation is a gift,...

Daniel 5 reveals how Belshazzar's pride and contempt for God brought swift judgment upon Babylon. By desecrating the holy vessels from Jerusalem's temple, he crossed a line that invited divine intervention. The passage confronts us with the reality that God weighs every heart and that our days are numbered. Yet hope remains: Jesus took the weight of sin upon Himself so that those who tru...

True thanksgiving begins by recognising God as the source of every blessing, then reflecting on why He has given it, and finally allowing that truth to produce deep, Spirit-filled joy. When believers remember Christ's salvation, even in dark moments, they discover an unshakeable joy that anchors their hearts in the reality of God's kingdom. Bible References: Luke 10:17–23; Isaiah 29:13–1...

Mark 4 reveals Jesus as the Lord over creation who commands even wind and waves. His question to terrified disciples cuts to the heart: do you know who I am? The calm sea foreshadows the greater peace Christ secured through the cross, absorbing divine judgment so that believers face no storm alone. This truth anchors hope when life's deepest fears become reality. Bible Reference: Mark 4:35–41...

Ephesians 1:15-23 reveals that authentic Christian power flows from confident hope in Christ's resurrection. Because Jesus conquered death and now reigns over all things for the good of His people, believers can face any circumstance with assurance. God's sovereign plan works even through human failure, as seen throughout Scripture. This hope frees us from anxiety and the illusion of sel...

John 4 reveals Jesus offering living water to a woman whose repeated relationships exposed a deeper thirst for God. When she encountered the Messiah, she left her water jar behind and ran to tell everyone. This account invites believers to recognise their own stories of transformation and share them with others, connecting God's work in their lives to the needs of those around them. Bible Ref...

Jesus reveals Himself as the generous sower who lavishes the gospel on every kind of soil, not just the well-prepared. His church is now sent to continue this mission, scattering the seed of the good news wherever we go. We are not responsible for the outcome but are called to sow liberally, trusting God to bring growth. This frees us to try something, to see every relationship and setting as an o...

Jesus prays that His followers, though not of this world, are sent into it just as the Father sent Him. This means embracing a new identity shaped by God's word and sharing in divine glory, while entering the lives of unbelievers with compassion. Practical steps include making time for relationships, sacrificing personal comfort, and praying with people in their joys and struggles. The hope C...

God planted His vineyard and entrusted it to tenants who owed Him fruit, yet they rejected His messengers and killed His Son. Jesus is the rejected stone who became the cornerstone of God's kingdom. The vineyard now belongs to those who honour the Son and remain in Him. Apart from Christ, there is no fruit and no foundation that will endure God's coming judgment. Bible Reference: Matthew...

Salvation belongs entirely to God. The Holy Spirit opens blind eyes and softens hard hearts so that people can receive the gospel. This means those who share the good news are simply instruments in God's hands; He alone brings the dead to life. This truth humbles believers out of pride, encourages them out of fear, and drives them to pray earnestly for the lost, trusting that God's power...

On Freedom Sunday, KJ examines Ephesians 5 and the church's calling to be light in a dark world. He addresses current debates about social justice in the church, affirming that Christians are called not only to preach the gospel but also to pursue justice and expose darkness. Drawing on the context of first century Ephesus and the modern reality of 40 million enslaved people worldwide, he hig...

Jesus looks at the crowds and sees harassed, helpless sheep desperately needing a shepherd. He declares the harvest is plentiful and calls for labourers willing to get into the fields and sweat. The task of outreach begins with prayer to the Lord of the harvest, grows through intentional time with those far from God, and is sustained by celebrating every step someone takes toward faith. Because Je...

Mark 12 reveals that obedience to God flows from loving Him wholeheartedly and loving neighbours as ourselves. When hearts are captivated by God's sacrificial love in Christ, sharing the gospel becomes natural rather than burdensome. The same grace that rescued us from sin and death compels us to reach out to those still lost. Genuine, love-motivated outreach transforms evangelism from a duty...

Romans 7 and 8 reveal the struggle every believer knows: wanting to do right yet constantly battling sin. The flesh and the Spirit wage war within us, but in Christ Jesus there is no condemnation. Through His death and resurrection, the chains of sin are broken, and believers are swallowed up in His holiness. Sanctification is the lifelong journey where this victory becomes increasingly real, tran...

Jeremy continues a mini series on the extents of God's grace by turning to the prophecy of Nahum. While Jonah revealed grace to Nineveh, Nahum announces judgment when that generation's descendants returned to wickedness. The sermon unpacks how God comes as Judge, Warrior, and Deliverer, and how these roles are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Though we live in a day of grace, judgment is comin...

God sent Jonah to preach to Nineveh, but Jonah fled because he didn't want these enemies of Israel to receive God's grace. Through storms, a great fish, and the miraculous repentance of Nineveh, God taught Jonah about His sovereign right to show mercy to whomever He chooses. Jonah's three days in the fish and his preaching to Gentiles foreshadow Christ's death, resurrection, an...