Sermons from Seven Mile Road Church in Waltham

In this teaching, Pastor Clint looks at Philippians 1:19-30. Paul again repeats the theme of rejoicing in any circumstance, even the possibility of death for the sake of the Gospel. He is so confident in God that he is willing to live for Christ or to die and be with Christ. Such confidence should mark our lives as well. Like Paul, we who are citizens of heaven are to live in a manner that is wort...

In this teaching, Pastor Kevin looks at Philippians 1:12-18. Paul reminds the church in Philippi that the Gospel is progressing in unique ways even in the midst of his imprisonment. Suffering is not a hindrance to God's mission -- it's a providential means by which he advances the gospel through his people. Are we living on mission in the midst of our present crisis? One of the greatest ways we ca...

In this teaching, Pastor Clint looks at Philippians 1:1-11. As Paul begins his letter he prays for his partners in ministry to experience gratitude, confidence, and fruitfulness despite trial and suffering.

In this teaching, Pastor Kevin walks through Psalm 46 to find refuge in God alone. We are well aware that these are unstable times. The world as we know it is giving way. In all of this, our good and sovereign God invites us to find safety in him. When we trust in our sovereign God not only find the strength to endure trials, but also find gladness in the midst of them. "The Lord of hosts is with...

In this stand-alone teaching, Pastor Clint walks through 1 Peter 1:3-9 on the topic of suffering. Listen and be challenged to consider the reality, the results, and the relief from suffering as we are graced by various trials.

Believe and Live || I Was Blind Now I See In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at John 9:1-41. John 9:1-41. A man born blind receives miraculous healing from Jesus. His blindness was not a result of any particular sin, but a part of God's plan to display the power and grace of Christ. Instead of glorifying God for this work, the religious leaders continue to oppose Jesus and ridicule the healed man....

Believe and Live || The Truth Will Set You Free In this sermon, Pastor Jeremy preaches on John 8:31-59. In this passage, we see that Jesus alone can give us the true freedom we need because he alone possesses the truth that frees us. Jesus shows us that such freedom doesn't come to us by any earthly heritage, but by faith in Christ, the great "I Am". Only the gospel sets us free, and if the Son se...

Believe and Live || The Light of the World In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at John 8:12-30. Jesus gives his second, “I am” statement - “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” As the religious leaders continue to question his identity and authority, Jesus shows us that we have good reason to believe His testimony. As we embrac...

Believe and Live || Rivers of Living Water In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at John 7:1-52. As Jesus continues to teach about the grace of God offered in the Gospel we see numerous different responses. His own brothers don’t believe him. Some are curious while others are confused. The simmering hatred of the religious leaders continues to grow, while Nicodemus seems to be growing in his understa...

Believe and Live || The Gospel of Grace In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at the end of John 6. Jesus continues his Bread of Life discourse, hearing and answering objections from the crowds. Jesus reveals how the Father sovereignly works to bring his people to Jesus and keep them until the last day while the Spirit gives life to the flesh. Salvation is a work of God from start to finish. Only tho...

Believe and Live || The Bread of Life In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at John 6:22-40. In this passage, Jesus speaks directly to the crowds who were awed by his many signs, including the feeding of the 5,000. As Jesus teaches, he directly confronts selfish motives and points his hearers to the proper response to his work: belief. To believe in Jesus is to receive the bread of life and have our...

Believe and Live || The Provision of Jesus In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at John 6:1-21. Jesus performs two more miraculous signs; the feeding of the 5,000 and walking on water in the storm. As he continues to minister to others it seems that they still don't comprehend who he is. Jesus didn't come to merely bring provision and power; he is the provision and power of God.

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...