Proclaiming His Word

This week we’re diving into Hebrews 12:1–2 and asking a question many believers wrestle with: How should the church respond to troubled times? In a world marked by disaster, disease, violence, suffering, and the ongoing effects of sin, God’s Word reminds us that these struggles are not new. More importantly, it shows us how we are to respond. Together we’ll consider four biblical responses found i...

In 1 Corinthians 15:1-2, the Apostle Paul reminds believers of the Gospel they had already heard, believed, and stood upon. Why would Christians need to be reminded of the Gospel? Because, like a compass guiding a ship through a storm, the Gospel continually reorients our hearts and lives in a world that is difficult to navigate. In this message, we walk through the foundational truths of the Gosp...

In this episode we turn to 1 Peter 2:9–12 and consider both the glory and the growth of our salvation . Peter reminds believers of the dramatic change the gospel brings into our lives. In Christ we are no longer what we once were—we have become a chosen people, a royal priesthood, and a people belonging to God. These verses call us to pause and reflect on the mercy we have received. Once we stood...

In this message, we continue in First Epistle of Peter 2:4–10 and consider what it means that Christ is our Cornerstone. Peter calls Him the “living stone”—chosen by God, precious to Him, yet rejected by men. We’ll look at how the Old Testament points to Him as the foundation, and why our hope is not rooted in a place or a system, but in a Person. Christ is not a dead Messiah. He is living, reigni...

Today we’re diving into 1 Peter 2:1–3 as we consider what it means to put off the old, put on the new, and truly progress in our salvation. Peter is not introducing a new idea here—he’s continuing his call to holiness and now getting very specific. We look at five sins we are commanded to lay aside: malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. These are not small matters. They strike at the heart...

We’re closing out 1 Peter chapter 1 by considering the enduring power and work of the Word of God. In a world where life is fragile and temporary, Peter points us to something that is true, imperishable, and eternal. The Word of God not only reveals the Gospel that saves us, but it also shapes how we live, how we love one another, and how we build our lives, families, and church. Together we’ll ex...

Today we are stepping into a glorious mystery as we consider the sovereignty of our God. In 1 Peter 1:20–21, we are reminded that Christ was foreknown before the foundation of the world and revealed in these last days for our sake. Long before creation, long before our birth, the redeeming work of Christ was already established in the perfect plan of God. As we examine God’s foreknowledge and sove...

In this message, we continue walking through 1 Peter and consider how the character of God shapes the way His people live. Peter reminds us that the God we call Father is both Judge and Redeemer—He judges impartially according to our deeds, and He has ransomed us not with silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ. We look honestly at the danger of misunderstanding God’s nature, the sob...

In this episode of Proclaiming His Word, we're continuing our walk through 1 Peter 1:13-16, focusing on what it truly means to pursue holiness as those who belong to Christ. We consider three essential things believers must remember: where we are headed—the grace that will be fully revealed at the return of Jesus Christ; who we belong to—as adopted sons and daughters of the holy God; and what...

We’re continuing in 1 Peter 1:13-16 this morning, digging deeper into the same passage we examined last week. Last time we were reminded of God’s clear call to holiness—rooted in His own holy character and in the transformation He works in every true believer. Today we focus on how that holiness actually takes shape in our daily lives. Peter shows us that the battle for a holy life is won or lost...

In this episode of Proclaiming His Word, we’re diving into 1 Peter 1:13-16, where Peter issues a clear call to holiness for those who have received God’s great salvation. Building on the living hope and eternal inheritance we’ve already explored, Peter connects the grace we’ve been given to the sanctification it demands—a holy life before a holy God. We’ll examine why true grace transforms us and...

In this episode, we’re turning our attention to 1 Peter 1:10-12 to consider the incredible salvation God has provided through Christ. Even as we approach Christmas, we’re reminded that the heart of this season isn’t just a baby in a manger, but the Savior who came to redeem us from sin and judgment. We’ll look at how the prophets inquired into this grace, how God pursued us with it, and why even a...

In this episode, we’re diving into 1 Peter 1:6-9 to explore what genuine faith in Christ really looks like—even when life brings trials and struggles. We’ll see how true faith produces an unshakable joy rooted in our living hope, endures various hardships with eternity in view, and stays firmly centered on Jesus Himself. Join me as we unpack these verses and consider where our trust is placed. Let...

In this episode, we’re diving into 1 Peter 1:3–5 and considering how our perspective shapes not only our outlook, but our daily lives. We walk through what it means to live with a Christ-centered perspective that is driven by praise, rooted in the resurrection, and fixed on an eternal inheritance that cannot be shaken. When life presses in and circumstances feel overwhelming, God’s Word lifts our...

In this week’s message, we’re launching our journey through the book of 1 Peter. Today we’re looking at just the first two verses—an introduction packed with rich truth. Peter opens by reminding believers who they are: elect exiles, chosen by God and scattered with purpose. We explore the background of this letter, the heart behind Peter’s writing, and the foundational doctrines he lays down from...

In Jonah 4 we come to the abrupt ending of this short book, and with it, a sobering question: when God confronts our hearts, will we respond like Jonah or with humble obedience? Today we walk through the Lord’s final correction of this wayward prophet and see the wisdom of God on full display. He reminds us that possessions are perishable, people are precious, and perspective is priority. As we tr...

We’re diving into Jonah 4 to uncover the folly of Jonah—his favoritism toward his own people, his forgetfulness of God’s mercy extended to him, and his flippancy in prioritizing a fleeting plant over thousands of souls. Even after the storm, the fish, and Nineveh’s repentance, Jonah remains unchanged, pouting in rebellion. This challenges us to examine our own hearts for similar deceptions. Join m...

In Jonah 3, we see not only the repentance of Nineveh but the very heart of the Gospel on display. God’s pursuit of the lost, His call to proclaim, and His mercy to forgive—it’s all here. This passage reminds us that while judgment is certain, God in His grace has chosen to use His people to carry the only message of hope to a world that desperately needs it. We’ll see how Jonah’s obedience—and Ni...

We're diving into Jonah 3:1-4 this week, where we see the prophet finally rising to obey God's call to Nineveh—not just in action, but with a reminder of what full-hearted obedience looks like when our words and lives align with His commands. We'll unpack the parable of the two sons from Matthew 21, explore James' warning against being hearers only, and confront the pitfalls of...

We're diving into Jonah 3:1 this week on Proclaiming His Word, zeroing in on that pivotal moment where the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time. After the storm, the fish, and the rebellion, we see God's unwavering persistence—not just chasing down a reluctant prophet, but pursuing an entire enemy nation with grace they didn't deserve. From Nineveh's turnaround to the b...

In Jonah 2, we find a prophet in the depths — not only of the sea, but of his own sin. From the belly of the fish, Jonah cries out to God, but was he truly repentant… or merely desperate for deliverance? In this message, we’ll examine the marks of true repentance, as outlined by J.C. Ryle, and hold them up against Jonah’s prayer to see what genuine repentance looks like in the life of a believer....

This week on Proclaiming His Word , we’re turning our attention to Jonah 1:17 and considering what this short book reveals about the Sovereignty and Compassion of God. Jonah may be known as the wayward prophet, but this story isn’t ultimately about him — it’s about the Lord who rules over all creation and yet chooses to show mercy toward it. From the storm that raged on the sea to the great fish t...

In Jonah 1:4–16, we see a storm sent by God, pagan sailors crying out in desperation, and a prophet of the Lord fast asleep. The irony is striking—those who didn’t know God are shown turning to Him in faith, while Jonah, who claimed to fear the Lord, remained passive and silent. As we walk through this text, we’ll be challenged to consider the state of our own hearts and whether we, too, are aslee...

We’re diving into Jonah 1:1-6, where we encounter the startling paradox of a prophet running from God. Despite knowing the Lord and His clear command to go to Nineveh, Jonah flees, revealing a tension we can all face: knowing God yet resisting His call. This passage challenges us to examine our own obedience and consider how our choices impact those around us. Join me as we unpack this living Word...

This week, we’re diving into Mark 16:9-20, a passage that challenges us to wrestle with the text and its place in Scripture. These verses, though not in the earliest manuscripts, point to the risen Christ’s appearances, His final command to proclaim the Gospel, and His ascension to a position of authority. We’ll unpack the eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ resurrection, the urgency of sharing the good...