Sermons from Seven Mile Road Church in Waltham

We Believe || God, The Father Almighty In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 24 and Romans 8:14-17, along with various other passages that help us see who God, The Father Almighty is. God is both Almighty and Father. He's incomprehensible, yet he's chosen to reveal himself to us. When we say God is Almighty we point to his omnipotence, his omnipresence, and his omniscience. When we say he is...

We Believe || I Believe The Apostles' Creed begins with the words, "I believe." In this sermon, Pastor Clint talks about what it means to believe—how to respond to the gospel. Belief extends beyond mere knowledge. Our beliefs tie deeply to our emotions and motivate our actions. Throughout the Bible, three important words are used to help us see the trifold response to the Gospel that God requires...

Prayer & Vision 2019 || Vision In this sermon, Pastor Clint explores the vision God has for his church, particularly Seven Mile Waltham. Vision is a picture of what could be with the conviction that it should be. In Luke 14:15-24, Jesus casts the vision of a feast hosted by a God who sends his servants to invite anyone and everyone to his table.

Prayer & Vision 2019 || Prayer In this short sermon, Pastor Jeremy preaches on Nehemiah 1:1-11, exploring Nehemiah's foundational prayer. The book of Nehemiah outlines the faithfulness of God and how it’s experienced to its fullest by those who rely on him particularly through prayer. Nehemiah presents a robust picture of prayer as he processes grief with God, takes a posture of humility, relies o...

The Mothers of Jesus || Mary In this sermon, Kevin finishes our 2018 Advent Series on the Mothers of Jesus. Mary lived in the city of Galilee when an angel of God visited her, telling her that she would give birth to the Savior of the world. As a young, engaged virgin, she was perplexed but accepted the Lord's will that she would bear his Son. Her submission to God came with consequences. Mary vis...

The Mothers of Jesus || Ruth In this sermon we look at Ruth's story (Ruth 1-4). Ruth was a widowed foreigner living in Bethlehem with her widowed mother-in-law. They were destitute and starving. She happened upon the field of a generous landowner who provided for both her and her mother-in-law. She ended up marrying him, finding both love and security for her and her family. Her story ends with th...

The Mothers of Jesus || Rahab In this sermon we look at Rahab's story (Joshua 2 / 6). Rahab was a prostitute in the city of Jericho, a land that God had promised the people of Israel. In a faithless land, she was treated as if she was worthless. Yet she had faith in God and helped his people escape death as they spied out the land. Her one request was that she and her family would be spared in the...

The Mothers of Jesus || Tamar In this sermon we look at Tamar's story (Genesis 38). Tamar was widowed twice, full of shame and hopelessness. In a broken system where those charged to provide for widows shirked their responsibility, she seduced her father-in-law as means of forcing him to provide for her. All the while, God saw her pain and was doing something beyond what she could ever imagine. Ta...

Faith Works || Prayer / Power - James 5:13-20 In this sermon Pastor Kevin looks at James 5:13-20 and the juxtaposition of Prayer and Power. James closes his letter with a call to powerful prayer. Whether for suffering, sickness or any other need, how can we pray in power? James says powerful prayer happens when Christians pray in community, in all circumstances and in the same faith that God's peo...

Faith Works || Suffering / Comfort - James 5:7-12 In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at James 5:7-12 and the juxtaposition of Suffering and Comfort. Suffering and Comfort appear to be diametrically opposed. In a world filled with disease, division, and disenfranchisement, true comfort seems elusive. In your hardest times, where do you turn for comfort? In this passage, James is going to show us th...

Faith Works || Insecurity / Security - James 4:11-5:6 In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at James 4:11-5:6 and the juxtaposition of Insecurity and Security. What does it take for you to feel secure? The right people in power? Fool-proof plans for the future? Possessions? None of these are bad in and of themselves. But on the heels of addressing our pride, in this passage, James is going to challen...

Faith Works || Pride / Humility - James 4:1-10 In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at James 4:1-10 and the juxtaposition of Pride and Humility. In this passage James is going to identify covetousness as the root of quarrels and fighting. Even deeper than that lies our pride, which ultimately gives us the false notion self-sufficiency with no felt need for God. James points to a God who draws near t...

Faith Works || Wisdom / Righteousness - James 3:13-18 In this Sermon, Pastor Jeremy looks at James 3:13-18 and the juxtaposition of Wisdom and Righteousness. When we think of wisdom, we often think of making strategic choices that lead to our benefit. Wise people are successful. In this passage, James points to a wisdom that runs deeper than our daily decisions and supersedes our idea of success....

Faith Works || Influence / Responsibility - James 3:1-12 In this sermon, Kevin looks at James 3:1-12 and the juxtaposition of Influence and Responsibility. Each of us has a sphere of influence—from small to large. No matter the size, within those spheres our words carry a heavy impact for others and for ourselves. James says our tongues have the power to set the entire course of our lives on fire....

Faith Works || Faith / Works - James 2:14-26 In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at James 2:14-26 and the juxtaposition of Faith and Works. We talk a lot about how we're saved by grace, through faith in Jesus Christ. We go to great lengths to make it clear that we are not saved by our own works, but by the work of Christ. Yet, James says that workless faith is dead. In this sermon, we look at how t...

Faith Works || Prejudice / Mercy - James 2:1-13 In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at James 2:1-13 and the juxtaposition of Prejudice and Mercy. Have you ever walked into a room full of people and felt judged by a standard you could never meet—whether it be income, personality, or talent? In this passage, James calls out the church for this very kind of prejudice. The truth is that as receivers of...

Faith Works || Hearer / Doer - James 1:19-27 In this sermon, Pastor Jeremy looks at James 1:19-27 and what it means to be a hearer and a doer of God's word. When we hear something of consequence, our natural response should be to take action. We evacuate when we hear a fire alarm. We implement tasks assigned to us in our workplaces. But what makes a person hear something of consequence and do noth...

Faith Works || Trial / Joy - James 1:1-18 In this sermon, Pastor Clint asks the question: How do trials produce joy? Nobody enjoys trials. Much of wisdom is the practice of avoiding life's unnecessary difficulties. But what happens when we encounter the trials we can't or shouldn't avoid? James tells us that enduring adversity is ultimately for our joy.

Summer in the Psalms // Journey - Psalm 134 In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks the last of our Psalms of Ascent, Psalm 134, and the theme of Journey. No one enjoys a long trip to a disappointing destination. The worth of any journey is weighed by the reward of the final destination. For the original pilgrims who sang these Psalms of Ascent, that destination was the presence of God, housed in the T...

Summer in the Psalms // Community - Psalm 133 In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 133 and the theme of Community. We're living in a lonely age. In a world where social connection is just a click away, true connection has been forfeited and we're often left with a feeling of isolation--missing the sweetness of friendship. Psalm 133 points to true friendships, marked by unity and joy, blesse...

Summer in the Psalms // Plans - Psalm 132 In this sermon, Kevin looks at Psalm 132 and the theme of Plans. We do our best to plan our lives, but our plans are never perfect. Conflicting desires and faulty information can lead us to make some pretty bad moves with pretty bad consequences. Psalm 132 points us to a perfect God who makes perfect plans for his people. Even when God's plan differs from...

Summer in the Psalms // Humility - Psalm 131 In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 131 and the theme of Humility. Pride creeps in when we incessantly think of ourselves, whether positively or negatively. Many of us live day-to-day with anxious and noisy souls because of pride. Humility isn't thinking more of yourself or less of yourself. It comes by thinking of yourself less often. Psalm 131...

Summer in the Psalms // Grace - Psalm 130 In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 130 and the theme of Grace. We talk a lot about grace at Seven Mile Road. We often say that our worship is a response to God's initiating grace. What's so amazing about grace? The answer to that question surfaces when we realize our desperate need for it. Psalm 130 sings of a merciful, forgiving, and loving God w...

Summer in the Psalms // Freedom - Psalm 129 In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 129 and the theme of Freedom. Freedom is most often talked about in contrast to oppression or enslavement. Some experience such evil physically and externally, but all experience it spiritually and internally. Psalm 129 points to a God who brings freedom through judgment. We often hear the saying "freedom isn't...

Summer in the Psalms // Flourishing - Psalm 128 In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 128 and the theme of Flourishing. What's the path to a flourishing life? We've all tried to manufacture blessing in our life—whether chasing unhealthy habits, relationships, or material wealth. In the end, we find that this stuff rots pretty fast and leaves us emaciated. Psalm 128 points us to fruit that le...