Sermons from Seven Mile Road Church in Waltham

Summer in the Psalms // Life - Psalm 127 in this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 127 and the theme of Life. How do we live a truly prosperous and successful life? From parenting to business, our efforts to build the perfect life are often characterized by worry and strain. Rather than simply earned accomplishments, Psalm 127 points to prosperity and success as gifts from God. More than that, i...

Summer in the Psalms // Joy - Psalm 126 in this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 126 and the theme of Joy. Everybody wants to be happy. In our pursuit of happiness, we often discover just how fragile it is. Happiness can be disrupted by something as simple as a bad commute to work. Psalm 126 is about pursuing a deeper, long-lasting, and satisfying joy—joy based in God's faithfulness. We're goin...

Summer in the Psalms // Security - Psalm 125 In this sermon, Jeremy preaches on Psalm 125 and the theme of Security. Insecurity can range from personal doubts to societal panic. Throughout history, humanity has experienced insecurity, whether in the context of self-worth, finances, natural disasters, or war. With access to news of disaster all over the world in real-time, our insecurity is fed mor...

Summer in the Psalms // Danger - Psalm 124 This week Kevin looks at Psalm 124 and the theme of Danger. Danger is inevitable in a fallen world. It comes in many forms, ranging from spiritual to physical. We're never far removed from the perils of temptation, injury, and even death. In the face of danger, where do we turn for deliverance and hope? Danger is real, but God is powerful.

In this Sermon, Pastor Jeremy preaches from Psalm 123 on the theme of Injustice. Our world is filled with injustice—from a believed false accusation to the systematic oppression of people groups. In contrast to prevalent unjust and merciless systems, God is both just and merciful. And when we're met with contempt, we lift our eyes to him and await mercy.

Summer in the Psalms // Church - Psalm 122 In this sermon, Kevin looks at Psalm 122 and the theme of Church, the gathered people of God. What should our attitude be as we gather to worship God? It's easy for Sunday morning to be characterized by a rough work week, a difficult morning, or the impending week to come. But God's people have reason to be thankful and to expect good things from him. Wha...

Summer in the Psalms // Help - Psalm 121 in this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 121 and the theme of Help. When the bottom drops out, where do you turn for help? Some of us run from our problems, others try to force and fight their way through them. Some of us are overly dependent on advice, others isolate themselves. Often our go-to helps are insufficient for our needs. Psalm 121 shows us th...

Summer in the Psalms // Peace In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 120. How do we find peace in a world of chaos and conflict? This Psalm gives us a paradigm to follow: Prayer, Patience, and Perspective. Listen and be encouraged.

Membership Matters // Called To Follow After three weeks of Membership Matters, we've learned about how the church has been called together, called to belong, and called to follow. This week, Jeremy talks about how the church is called to life—particularly life with one another. We're going to ask the question: What is meaningful membership? How is life played out in the context of the local churc...

Membership Matters // Called To Follow In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at the leadership roles within the local church. Last week we talked about how we're called to belong. Part of belonging means that God places us under the care and spiritual authority of the local leaders. We're hardwired to buck against authority and pursue independence. But as Christians, we define ourselves as Christ fol...

Membership Matters // Called To Belong In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at what it means to belong to a local church, asking the question, "What is membership?" Often we desire a feeling of belonging without the responsibility of commitment. The desire for the first without the pursuit of the second leaves us with neither. It's when we belong to a local church that we experience the fullest expr...

Membership Matters // Called Together In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Ephesians 2 to ask --- Who is the church? Are we merely a Sunday morning club for Christians or something more? Our individualistic ideals can often come in conflict with our call as the church. When this happens, we view our spiritual walk primarily as "me and God," instead of "us and God." But God has united the church t...

The Four G's // Eternal Truths for Everyday Life In this sermon, Jeremy looks at Colossian 2:6-14 -- In this sermon series, we are looking at eternal truths about God and then considering the implications that impact everyday life. In this sermon, we look at the graciousness of God. Where do you turn for acceptance and approval? Whether we default to performing or trying our best to fade into the...

The Four G's // Eternal Truths for Everyday Life In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Colossian 1:24-2:5 -- In this sermon series, we are looking at eternal truths about God and then considering the implications that impact everyday life. In this sermon we are looking at the truth: God is glorious...so I don't have to look elsewhere for significance. We are all glory hungry and glory craved looki...

The Four G's // Eternal Truths for Everyday Life In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Colossian 1:15-23 -- In this sermon series, we are looking at eternal truths about God and then considering the implications that impact everyday life. In this sermon we are looking at the truth: God is great...so I don't have to be in control or look elsewhere for salvation and security. When our hearts believe...

Crown & Cross // The Gospel of Mark In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Mark 15:42-16:8 -- The King's Victory. Christ was crucified and buried. When it seemed that all hope was lost, Jesus rose from the dead, defeating death. The resurrection challenges our minds, compels our hearts, and changes our lives, if we are willing to give it an honest look. Listen and be challenged by the resurrection...

Crown & Cross // The Gospel of Mark In this sermon, Jeremy looks at Mark 15:1-42 and the crucifixion of Jesus. This is the climax of Mark's Gospel. Central to the whole Gospel is the question - Who is Jesus? In this passage, one person/group after another misses him. They miss him for different reasons and yet the outcome is the same. Only one person in this passage sees Jesus for who he really is...

Crown & Cross // The Gospel of Mark In this sermon, Kevin looks at Mark 14:26-72. Following the intimate meal where Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper, the scene moves to the Garden of Gethsemane, where he is betrayed by one of his own and abandoned by his closest friends. He is falsely accused and through it all, remains steadfast to his purpose to give his life as a ransom for many. He was denie...

Crown & Cross // The Gospel of Mark In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Mark 14:1-25. On the night in which Jesus was betrayed, he took the bread, gave thanks, broke it and said something none of the disciples expected. Jesus transformed the Passover meal into the Lord's Supper. How do we prepare for and participate at the Lord's Table?

Crown & Cross // The Gospel of Mark In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Mark 13:1-37 where Jesus predicts the end of the Temple and the end of the world. In this difficult passage, Jesus offers a warning to help followers of Christ endure through the trial, engage on mission, and expect his coming. Listen and be challenged by the King's Warning.

Crown & Cross // The Gospel of Mark In this sermon, Jeremy looks at Mark 12:13-34 where Jesus faces one confrontation after another where the religious elite are trying to trick and trap him. Their questions reveal their inability to full understand and believe the greater responsibility, reality, and rule that Jesus brings. Listen and be challenged by Jesus.

Crown & Cross // The Gospel of Mark In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Mark 11:1-25. This text marks the beginning of the most important week of the most important person that's ever lived. Jesus begins by confronting the echo chamber of Israel's religion. He confronts their presuppositions, their practices, and their priorities. Listen and be challenged as well as encouraged by the Gospel.

Crown & Cross // The Gospel of Mark In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Mark 10:17-31. In this story, a man gets a few minutes with Jesus and gets to ask him a question that's been burning in his soul: What must I do to inherit eternal life? Maybe you've had that question? Listen and hear Jesus' answer to one of life's ultimate questions.

Crown & Cross // The Gospel of Mark In this sermon, Jeremy looks at Mark 9:30-50. Jesus' disciples are arguing about who among them is the greatest. In our world, we applaud performance, popularity, and power. The greatest among us find themselves in positions where they're served by many, but Jesus combats this notion by revealing a profound Kingdom truth: Greatness is found in making yourself la...

Crown & Cross // The Gospel of Mark In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Mark 9:2-29. In this passage, Jesus and his disciples have a mountain top experience that gives a glimpse into the trajectory of Jesus. We see that Jesus is headed for glory and that his trajectory can be our trajectory too.