Sermons (audio) - Derwood Bible Church

1 11 26 Ghana Trip Report Colin Seager

Text: Matthew 18:15-35 Forgiveness can be very difficult and something we may not want to do, yet Scripture presents it as a central mark of life in Christ. In this Sunday’s  sermon passage , we will consider Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant and examine how withholding forgiveness places us in a prison of our own making, while releasing others entrusts justice to God. Nestled within...

Advent 2025 message 4 Text: Acts 17:22-34 Paul connects the resurrection with another important gospel concept, judgment. Judgement is associated with Jesus' second coming and He will judge in righteousness.  12 28 25 An Appointed Day , A Risen Judge Colin Seager

Advent 2025 Message 3 Text: Romans 1:1-7 Unlike the Inn, there's room in the tomb because Jesus quickly vacated! Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and He did so by shedding His precious blood. The church has a living Head, not a dead Savior. On Sunday we will celebrate our resurrected and ascended Lord, as we marvel at the baby in the manger.  12 21 25 There's Room in the Tomb...

Advent 2025 Message 2 Text: Matthew 1:18-25 As we ponder the meaning and significance of Christmas, it is a sobering thought that Jesus came for one reason: to save sinners. Laying down His life was hard-baked into His mission.  12 14 25 Born to Die Colin Seager

Advent 2025 Message 1 In this message we'll cover familiar ground regarding the birth of Jesus. We will highlight the unique and compelling command given the angels when He came into our world, this helps us understand the wonderful Person and Work of Jesus Christ. His advent brings such comfort and joy! 12 7 25 His Humble Birth Colin Seager

2 Peter series message 13 Text: II Peter 3:14-18 Peter concludes his second letter with personal exhortations to be sober minded and live godly lives. With great anticipation for Christ's return, we should grow in the knowledge and grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 11 30 25 Grow in Grace! Colin Seager

2 Peter series message 12 Text: II Peter 3:8-13 Peter reminds us that though the scoffers scoff, Christ will indeed return and with that, God's judgement will be unleashed in the most catastrophic manner. In conjunction with this, our long awaited redemption will be realized as we will enjoy the new heavens and new earth. Peter is a faithful elder, shepherding believers in these compelli...

2 Peter series message 11 Text: II Peter 3:1-7 Peter reinforces our need to be sober minded. Scoffers will come, mocking the notion of Jesus' coming. In doing so, they deliberately overlook the fact that God has already judged the world in the great flood, and will do it again with fire.  11 16 25 The Scoffer's Delusion Colin Seager

2 Peter series message 10 Text: II Peter 2:17-22 Peter continues his description of false teachers as they lead many astray from the truth. Their chaotic inner turmoil is exposed, as well as their pending judgement.  11 9 25 The Chaotic World of False Teachers Colin Seager

2 Peter series message 9 Text: II Peter 2:10b-16 In the previous message, we saw that false prophets and teachers will be judged. Now Peter goes into detail about how these false teachers operate - while acting like a brother or sister in Christ within the local church. We have to be aware that there are wolves in sheep's clothing. Perhaps the greater danger is wandering from the truth of God's wo...

2 Peter series message 8 Text: II Peter 2:4-10a Do we think God's judgement on false teachers is idle or asleep? Is the Day of Judgement a man made myth? Consider the fallen angels, Noah's contemporaries, and Sodom and Gomorrah.  Peter's treatment of false teachers and judgement is both jarring and extensive. Nestled in this passage is a precious promise for saints: the Lord kn...

2 Peter series message 7 Text: II Peter 2:1-3 Having affirmed the truth and the straightedge of truth, Peter now moves to his primary theme: false teachers. We must know the truth from error and how to arrive on the side of the truth. The concept of absolute truth is a hard one for this generation, and therefore crucial to address.  10 19 25 False Teachers Colin Seager

2 Peter series message 6 Text: II Peter 1:16-21 Peter informs our understanding of the inspiration and authority of God's Word, in a detailed yet concise way. It is a powerful apologetic pairs well with the statement in Hebrews, the Word of God is living and active .  10 12 25 The Living and Abiding Word of God Colin Seager

2 Peter series message 5 Text: II Peter 1:12-15 Peter employed strong language when describing gospel application in daily life. Before moving on, in our sermon passage he reiterates the centrality of the gospel and preeminence of Christ in the context of his pending impending martyrdom. 10 5 25 Say It Again! Colin Seager

2 Peter series message 4 Text: II Peter 1:9-11 Peter exhorts us to intentionally develop seven qualities, he now addresses the one who lacks these qualities. We are exhorted to confirm our calling and election with the end goal of a rich entrance into Christ's eternal kingdom. The choice before us: a rich entrance as the Lord intends or a Chrisitan walk that could be characterized as poor or weak....

2 Peter series message 3 Text: II Peter 1:5-8 Inspired by our sermon passage, my abiding prayer for our six kids is that they would know Christ  and not be ineffective or unfruitful in their relationship with Him. Against the backdrop of eternity, Peter reveals the path to Christian maturity and confident Christian living. 9 21 25 Make Every Effort! Colin Seager

2 Peter series message 2 Text: II Peter 1:3-4 What does God's power look like in salvation? Peter packs a lot of theology into his remarks about our common salvation and what it looks like to walk in obedience to the Lord on a daily basis. 9 14 25 His Divine Power! Colin Seager

2 Peter series message 1 Text: 2 Peter 1:1-2 Peter once again focuses on beautiful gospel truths as he begins his second letter. We'll highlight the Great Exchange and substitutionary nature of Christ's death and also give a broad overview of the letter.  9 7 25 So Great Salvation Colin Seager

Text: I Samuel  The life and ministry of the Old Testament prophet, Samuel, holds many lessons for us as we serve the Lord. He was required to do difficult things but always knew the Lord was with Him every step of the way. So it is with us: the reward before us far outweighs today's hardships.  8 31 25 God's Mouthpiece Colin Seager

1 Peter series message 27 Text: I Peter Peter gives solid wisdom for Christians undergoing various kinds of suffering. Like everyone else, our sojourn in our fallen world sometimes includes suffering not tied to our Christian witness. We'll apply Peter's wisdom and also weave in stories of those from our midst who have demonstrated their trust in the Lord during difficult times.  8 24 25 Port...

1 Peter series message 27 Text: I Peter Peter gifts us with a highly developed theology of suffering, from various trials to fiery persecution. We'll take two weeks to highlight how real people have experienced suffering and entrusted themselves completely to God. This Sunday we'll examine the life and ministry of a key figure in church history, one of my heros of the Faith.  8 17 25 Portrait...

1 Peter series message 26 Text: I Peter 1:3-5 Many Christians have an underdeveloped view of what eternity looks like for us. "Inheritance" is an intriguing and powerful element of our eternal reward. As Peter makes mention of it, I want to develop it in more depth to increase both our understanding and appreciation of it.  8 10 25 Our Heavenly Inheritance! Colin Seager

1 Peter series message 25 Text: I Peter 5:6 This month we'll squeeze 1 Peter dry and develop some key concepts by cross referencing them throughout Scripture. Peter offers one of the few NT references to the "Hand of God" (also, the "Hand of the Lord"), a designation employed extensively throughout the Old Testament in a redemption context. It yields rich assurance and confidence in...

1 Peter series message 24 Text: 1 Peter As we wrap up and recap our consideration of Peter's first letter, there are ten key words that form the foundation of his message. Highlighting these, and seeing how they interface with each other, is helpful in grasping the depth of Peter's teaching. Exile, resurrection, trial, love, shepherd, glory, holy, grace, joy and Word of God.  7 27 25 1 Peter:...