Sermons from Seven Mile Road Church in Waltham

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Genesis 37. In this chapter, sin and suffering seek to destroy God's chosen family and with it the promises of redemption. Though God seems absent -- He is ever-present ensuring that His promises and purposes prevail. God is not an absentee father -- but an ever-present help, taking us where we never intend to go to achieve what we never could on our own.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at 2 Corinthians 2:14-3:6. Christ has defeated Satan, sin, and death and has chosen his people, the church, to hold out the hope of the gospel. What does this mean for us as a church?

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Exodus 33. In this chapter, the repentance of God's people and the intercession of Moses show us the posture of prayer, the plea for God's presence in prayer, and the provision of prayer. Listen and be challenged to pray.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at the biblical doctrine of Perseverance of the saints. The work of salvation that God begins in us -- He sees it to completion. We are preserved and persevere by the grace of God. Listen and be encouraged that God finishes what He starts.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at the Doctrine of Irresistible Grace. God's grace doesn't coerce us -- rather -- The Holy Spirit brings new life and with it, new affections that desire Jesus. God brings restoration and renewal so that we are able to freely accept the invitation of the Gospel. Listen and learn about God's irresistible grace.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at the biblical doctrine of Limited Atonement -- or as we like to call it -- Perfect Atonement. The angel told Joseph to name him Jesus, for he will save HIS PEOPLE from their sins. This doctrine asks -- who does Jesus save? Listen and be encouraged to know that when Jesus died he paid for your sins -- he loved his own to the end.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at the Doctrine of Unconditional Election. Jesus came to save his people from their sin -- and it begs the question -- how? How does Jesus save us from our sin? That's the question the Doctrines of Grace seek to answer. In this sermon, we look at the reality that God chooses to save not because we choose him, but simply because he decides to love us.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 3:9-18 and many other scriptures to define, defend, and apply the doctrine of Total Depravity. Jesus came to save us from our sins -- but how does he do that? If we are going to understand how he saves, we must first know that we have a great need to be saved from our sins.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 12:17-21. What do you do when you've been wronged? Do you retaliate right away? Do you patiently wait because revenge is a dish best served cold? What do we do with the impulse for revenge? As Paul finishes his manifesto of the transformed life, he gives us something to do when we've been wronged. Listen and be challenged to overcome evil with good.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 12:15-16. In these verses Paul looks at how humility works out in practical Christianity. When the gospel takes root in our lives, it will produce a transformation that leads to a humble sympathy, a humble unity, and a humble self-awareness. Listen and be challenged to live the transformed life.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 12:12-14. In this text, Paul gives instruction on how to live under the pressure. How can we rejoice in the midst of affliction? How can we stand up under the pressure? What does serving others have anything to do with living under the strain of pressure? How could God possibly call us to bless those who persecute us? All of these questions surface as w...

In this sermon Pastor Kevin walks thrue Romans 12:9-11. In these verses the Apostle Paul begins a long list of characteristics that mark the Christian life as we seek to serve one another. First and foremost on this list is love. In order to live lives marked by God's transforming grace, we must love one another with fervency. After all, we have been fervently loved by God in Christ.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 12:6-8. Paul says that each member of the body of Christ has been given spiritual gifts to serve the body. What are spiritual gifts? What are we to do with them? Listen and be challenged to receive your gift with humility and gratitude and to faithfully steward your gifts.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Isaiah 6:1-13. In this passage, the prophet Isaiah encounters the glory of God in a vision that confronts his sinfulness. But also reveals the transforming grace of God. Such grace leads Isaiah from "Woe is me!" to "Here I am! Send me." When we encounter the glorious grace of God, we are propelled to live on mission for him -- taking the good news of the gospe...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 12:4-5. Paul uses the power of analogy to compare the church to the human body. Through this analogy, we learn that the church is to be diverse, unified, and connected. Listen and be challenged to consider God's design for the church.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Romans 12:3. In this text, Paul says that the transformed life must begin with humility. Pastor Kevin walks through this verse to see the upward, inward, and outward steps towards humility. Listen and be challenged to walk down the path of humility.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 12:1-2. In this passage, Paul begins drawing out the implications of all that God has done for us in Christ. Because Christ gave it all -- we should give it all to him. All of us, given to all of God. Listen and be challenged to offer your life as a living sacrifice.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Genesis 35-36. One of the resounding themes in the Bible is this: God is faithful to keep his promises. Not one word of his promises fail. And because God keeps his promises -- we owe God our highest allegiance, we can build our life on them, and we can keep going no matter the difficulty. Jacob learns these lessons over a lifetime and he finally begins to liv...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Genesis 34. In this passage, we see the true story of a young girl who is raped, a father's in difference, and her brothers' revenge by mass murder. It's a dark passage through and through and it begs the question, why is this passage in the Bible? In this sermon, we look at the story and draw five implications that we can take into our everyday lives.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Genesis 32-33. As Jacob returns home, he fears being reunited with his brother, Esau. Will Esau still be angry? Will Jacob be able to appease him? Before Jacob and Esau reunite, God meets Jacob "face to face." Through this encounter, Jacob learns an important lesson: the greatest approval needed is not that of man, but of God.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Genesis 31. Jacob is called by God to return to his homeland. He leaves secretly with his family in tow. Laban aggressively pursues Jacob and his family but God protects his people. After 20 years of deception, idolatry, and greed, Jacob is finally free of Laban and has grown greatly in his faith.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Genesis 30. As the story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel continues, we get a glimpse into the devastating effects of idolatry. Rachel is loved by Jacob, but longs for the satisfaction she thinks bearing children will bring. Leah has children, but longs for the love of her husband. We learn from this story an essential life-lessons summed up well by Augustine: "You...

In this sermon Pastor Clint walks us through Genesis 29. Jacob continues on his journey after God reaffirms his covenant with him. He comes upon a well and meets his wife, but "happily ever after" does not follow. Chapter 29 is filled with deception, drama, sister wives and hurt. Yet, God in his sovereignty, once again uses the brokenness of his people to achieve his goals and bring about his plan...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Genesis 28 where Jacob sees heaven opened and a stairway to heaven. In this dream, the curtain is pulled back and we get a glimpse into how to get to heaven. But this stairway isn't what we think -- it's a stairway we can't build or climb. It's a stairway we don't deserve. And it's a stairway that's not a stairway. Listen and learn how to get to heaven.

In this sermon, guest preacher, Dave Comeau looks at Luke 7:36-50. Have you ever wondered why is seems some people have more devotion to Jesus than others? Why is that? This passage shows us that our love for Jesus will rise to the level of our awareness of his forgiveness. Listen and be challenged to grow in awareness of his forgiveness so that we might love him more.