Sermons from Seven Mile Road Church in Waltham

Believe and Live || What Are We to Make of Jesus? In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at John 5:18-47. The opposition to Jesus from the Jewish religious authorities has reached a high point. They consider the actions and claims of Jesus as blasphemy against the one true God. Who does this carpenter from Nazareth think he is to make these claims? In this passage, Jesus teaches us about who He is and...

Believe & Live || The Real Jesus In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at John 4:43-5:18.As Jesus' ministry continues on, his miracles grow more astonishing. His bold words in this passage are staggering. As Jesus speaks and ministers - the opposition from the religious authorities begins to increase. Who is this Jesus? What doe his miracles and words reveal to us about his purpose? How should we res...

Believe & Live || Thirst No More In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at John 4:1-42. As Jesus interacts with the Samaritan woman at the well he shows us that abundant life is found in him alone. Jesus knows the depths of our hearts and all of the ways we seek satisfaction elsewhere. He has come to lead us to the well of Living Water; belief in him. This is an invitation to drink deeply from the wel...

Prayer and Vision 2020 || Prayer as a Path to Joy In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Psalm 16 and discusses the importance of prayer. David shows us what it means to be prayerfully dependant upon God in all things and to delight in Christ, even in the midst of seemingly joyless situations.

The Songs of Advent || Simeon's Song In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at the story and the song of Simeon -- one of the most overlooked characters in the Christmas story. We know nothing about him other than what Luke tells us in this passage; He was a devout man of God who patiently waited for God to come to rescue his people. God promised him he would see this consolation before his death. As...

The Songs of Advent || The Shepherd's Joy In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at one of the most famous Christmas-time passages -- the heavenly announcement of the birth of Christ. God chose lowly Shepherds, not kings and princes to announce the birth of the Savior of the world. The news of Christ’s arrival is good news of great joy, dispelling our fears and inviting us in to join the chorus of the...

The Songs of Advent || Zechariah's Joy In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at the story and song of Zechariah. He and his wife Elizabeth were righteous servants of God. For many years they suffered -- longing for a child to no avail. When God spoke to Zechariah and promised a son, Zechariah did not believe. God lovingly disciplined Zechariah by making him mute until the birth of his son, John the B...

The Songs of Advent || Mary's Joy In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Luke 1. Mary’s life has just been turned upside down. She is a young unmarried virgin who has been chosen by God to miraculously conceive and give birth to the Savior of the world. Her reputation and livelihood were at stake. Yet in all of this, her response to God is one of rejoicing, trust, and gratitude. She is so filled wi...

Believe and Live || He Must Increase In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at John 3:22-36. Followers of John the Baptist become distraught at the increasing popularity of Jesus compared to the diminishing influence of their own ministry. John responds by reminding his disciples that it’s all about the exaltation of Jesus. He not only accepts the increasing popularity of Jesus, he humbly delights in...

Believe and Live || You Must Be Born Again In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at John 3:1-21. A respected religious leader, Nicodemus, comes to Jesus by night to discuss his identity. Jesus's response teaches us one of the most fundamental truths of Christianity: we must be born again or we cannot see the Kingdom of God. What does Jesus mean by this? How is one born again? What does this have to d...

Believe and Live || Better Temple In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks us through John 2:13-25. Jesus displays his divine authority and righteous anger when he drives out merchants from the temple. And his words following this event are even more staggering. Not only is Jesus zealous for true worship; he also refers to himself as the temple; the place of true worship.

Believe and Live || Better Wine In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at the first sign of Jesus; turning water into wine at a wedding banquet. Jesus not only miraculously provides wine; he gives the best wine to those at the banquet. What does this sign tell us about the person and work of Christ? Join as we explore how this miracle reveals the glory of Jesus and the overflowing joy found only in hi...

Believe and Live || The Fundamentals of Discipleship In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at John 1:35-51 to see the first disciples of Jesus begin their journey of life with him. As we get a glimpse of their stories we're brought back to the basics of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Discipleship is not just adding a little religion to our lives or conforming to a set of morals, it's...

Believe and Live || Behold the Lamb of God In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at John 1:19-34 and the ministry of John the Baptist. The Old Testament scriptures told of one who would come to prepare the way for the Messiah. John was clear about his purpose: to point others to the coming Jesus. When Jesus arrives on the scene, John uses clear Old Testament imagery to identify Jesus, calling him the...

Believe and Live || God with Us In this sermon, Pastor Clint preaches through John 1:14-18. Jesus is God in the flesh revealed to us. Every human heart experiences a longing for the fullness of joy and satisfaction. In this passage, John tells us about the Nature of the Word, the Nearness of the Word, and the Name of the Word. John tells us that from the fullness of Jesus we have all received grac...

Believe and Live || The Greatness of Christ In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at John 1:1-13. In this passage, John makes staggering observations about the greatness of Jesus. But this greatness is not distant or out of reach. Jesus, the light, has entered into our darkness that we may become children of God.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin gives a big-picture look at the Gospel of John. In a world of countless competing ideas about Jesus, The Gospel of John gives clarity. In chapter 20 verse 31 John tells us that the goal of his book is to show us both the work and identity of Jesus that we may believe and him and have abundant life in his name.

In this Stand Alone sermon, Pastor Jeremy Stuart preaches on Matthew 6:25-34 on how a kingdom mindset frees us from worry. We are valuable to God and dependent on him which frees us from the illusion and need to control so that we can set our ambition on seeking the Kingdom of God where all our need will be met. Listen and be challenged to abandon worry for the Kingdom of God.

The Way of Wisdom || It's Time to Decide In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Proverbs 9 which provides a crossroads for the reader. Wisdom sets a table before us, inviting us to a life of blessing. Folly sets a trap, inviting us to a life of curses. Solomon calls us to choose the life of wisdom, reminding us that such a decision must be guided by the fear of the Lord; reverential awe of God. Lis...

The Way of Wisdom || Undivided Attention In this sermon, Pastor Clint teaches through Proverbs 8. Who or what do you pay attention to? The answer to that question determines our experience of life. Listen and be challenged to consider how your aim your attention according to your desire, how to sustain your attention through diligence and how to fuel your attention by delight.

The Way of Wisdom || Building a Life of Maturity In this sermon, Pastor Clint preaches on Proverbs 6:1-19. Here Solomon addresses a number of every-day situations that require God’s wisdom and guidance. We once again see that God desires to graciously guide his children through the way of wisdom every area of our lives including financial decisions, the wise use of our time for honorable work, and...

The Way of Wisdom || How to Build a Fire In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Proverbs 5 and 6:20-7:27. Solomon has been exhorting readers to pursue wisdom and flee from folly in various ways. He now turns his attention to the allurement of sexual immorality and the dangers of adultery. Sex is a gift from God to be enjoyed according to his design. Like many things in life, sex needs both form and...

In this stand alone sermon, guest preacher Sergio Mazza walks through the parable of the sower in Mark 4. As we look at each of the different soils, we consider what does a faithful response to the gospel look like in our lives. Be encouraged and challenged as you listen.

The Way of Wisdom || Two Ways To Live In this sermon Pastor Clint walks through Proverbs 4. We are all walking down one of two paths; the way of wisdom or the way of foolishness. Which path are you on? While the decision is simple, it's certainly not easy. Wisdom isn't hard to find, it's hard to pursue. So how do we pursue wisdom? It's not a matter of just trying harder, but a matter of a heart tr...

The Way of Wisdom || Building A Life of Stability In this sermon Pastor Clint walks through Proverbs 3:13-35 showing how the one who finds wisdom is truly blessed. Such a life is holistic affecting our inward desires, our upward relationship with God, and the outward way we interact with others. What would your life look like if you built it upon the solid foundation of God's precious wisdom?