Sermons

In this psalm, David testifies of the immeasurable blessing of God's forgiveness, and the lesson he learned about sin, confession, and God's discipline, forgiveness, redemption, and grace, through his personal experiences of each one.

The Apostle Peter Introduces his letter to believers scattered throughout various regions, by reminding them of their relationship to the world and God, and particularly, their identity, position, calling, and purpose in Christ.

As Job responds one last time and speaks face to face with Yahweh, the God of the universe, he realizes the power and sovereignty of God, his own weakness, and God's goodness. his final and only response? repentance.

Paul finishes his section where he defined Christ, who we as believers are in Christ, and then his philosophy of Ministry. Now, he expands upon his hardship on behalf of the church, and how he wants them to be strengthened, guarded, and find their sufficiency in Christ.

In despair over his failure to find lasting fulfillment in the things of this world, Solomon asserts God's sovereignty over time and circumstance, the wisdom and beauty of his Providence, And the secret to enjoying his gift of life.

The true message of Christmas not only concerns the celebration of the birth of Christ, and the timing of His birth, and the circumstances of His birth, but primarily has to do with Who was born, Why he was born, and Who sent Him.

The true message of Christmas was foreshadowed ad foretold long before the birth of Jesus Christ through several messengers whom God had sent to prepare, and proclaim to His people the coming of their Savior, King, and God

In this psalm, David affirms himself of both his relationship with Yahweh, as well as His perfections, as he pleads with Him for help, vindication, and redemption from his enemies, and asserts Yahweh’s steadfast love for him.

The Apostle Paul concludes his letter to the Ephesians with a brief explanation of the messenger he sent to deliver it, the reasons why he sent him, and then ends with greetings to the church at Ephesians, and every true believer.

In this psalm of thanksgiving and praise, David both exalts Yahweh, and calls upon His people to exalt Him, as he testifies of Yahweh’s discipline due to his sin, as well as His gracious deliverance and restoration of him for His glory

As the Apostle Paul concludes his instructions to the Ephesians on spiritual warfare, and how they are to stand firm in the midst of it, he exhorts them in the faithful practice of the most important duty within the spiritual war; prayer.

In this psalm of praise, David calls upon all creation to give glory to Yahweh as he proclaims Yahweh’s glory, power, and dominion over every aspect of His creation, as well as His covenantal faithfulness to His people.

The Apostle Paul continues his instructions on how to stand firm in the spiritual war, moving from those basic pieces of armor which we are to wear daily, to those pieces which we are to take up at the onset of a spiritual battle.

The Apostle Paul continues his instructions to the Ephesians on how to stand firm in the spiritual war, by explaining the basic uniform god has given his people to wear daily, as they walk in the midst of a spiritual battlefield.

David expresses both his desperate need for God to respond to his pleas for redemption from, and retribution upon the wicked, as well as his bold confidence that God hears his prayers, And will redeem him from his enemies.

The Apostle Paul concludes his exhortations to the Ephesians to walk in a manner worthy of their calling, by issuing them commands and principles concerning spiritual warfare, How to prepare for it, and how to wage it.

David reaffirms his confidence in Yahweh's steadfast love and covenant faithfulness to him, through many assertions of his trust in Him as his protector, His delight in Him as provider and his hope in Him as his redeemer.

As the Apostle Paul continues to exhort the Ephesian believers in the specific details of how they are to walk in a manner worthy of their calling as Christians, he transitions from those commands concerning the roles and relationships in the home, to instructions concerning those in the workplace.

David pleads with Yahweh for vindication and deliverance from his enemies, which he argues for on the basis of his integrity, faithfulness, blameless life, his love for Yahweh, and trust that He will deliver him from his enemies.

As the Apostle Paul concludes his instructions on the Christian home, he turns his attention from the commands for children to address fathers, as the head of the home, in how they are to be faithful in raising their children.

David expresses his hope and trust in Yahweh through his pleas for deliverance from his enemies, his petitions for instruction and guidance, and his requests for forgiveness, redemption, and restoration, which he argues for on the basis of Yahweh’s attributes, character, and reputation as the One and only God.

The Apostle Paul turns his focus from addressing the adults in a Christian home, to now instructing the children of Christian parents concerning God’s designs, commands, and promises for them.

David composes a psalm of great lament and praise, which portray experiences of abandonment, suffering, persecution, redemption, and hope, to the degree which overshadow his own, and point to those of the One Who is to come.

The Apostle Paul summarizes and clarifies his instructions on marriage, beginning with a quotation from Genesis regarding the God-ordained designs for marriage, and then reveals the reality that a faithful marriage points to.

David bolsters his faith and hope in God by proclaiming his relationship with Him, and asserting to himself and his readers, the key attributes, characteristics, and promises of God, which make that relationship so vital.