Sermons from Seven Mile Road Church in Waltham

In this sermon, pastor Clint walks thru Luke 6:37–49. Jesus teaches that true integrity begins with a heart transformed by the gospel. He warns against hypocrisy—judging others while ignoring one’s own sin—and calls for honest self-examination and inner renewal. Only a life built on Christ and his inward transformative work, like a house on a solid foundation, will stand firm in the face of life’s...

NOTE: The first minute of this sermon is missing. Pastor Clint begins by telling the story of Jim Elliot and four other missionaries who gave their lives so the Huaorani people would hear the gospel. In this sermon, Pastor Clint opens up Luke 6:24–36. Jesus warns the rich and comfortable that their earthly rewards are fleeting, while calling his followers to love their enemies, do good, and give g...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint opens up Luke 6:12–26. Jesus forms a new kind of community by calling twelve disciples from among his followers, signaling the beginning of a renewed people shaped by his presence and mission. He then redefines what it means to be blessed, declaring the poor, hungry, weeping, and hated as truly flourishing in God’s kingdom. Finally, he delivers sharp warnings to the ri...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Luke 6:1-11. Jesus confronts the Pharisees’ legalism by asserting His lordship over the Sabbath, exposing how their man-made rules miss the heart of God’s law. While the Pharisees are fixated on outward obedience, their hearts are withered—unable to rejoice in mercy, healing, or grace. In contrast, the gospel invites us to a transformed heart shaped by the gos...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks thru Luke 5:27–39. Jesus calls Levi the tax collector with a surprising invitation of grace, not judgment—and Levi responds by hosting a banquet for Jesus, filled with other sinners. At that table, grace becomes visible: it welcomes the unlikely, embraces the outcast, and offers joy instead of shame. When questioned, Jesus explains that He came not for the righte...

17 Luke 5:12-26 - Three Stories of Faith by Seven Mile Road Church (Waltham)

In this sermon, pastor Clint works thru Luke 5:1–11. Jesus calls Simon Peter and his companions after a miraculous catch of fish, which came only when they trusted His word despite their doubts. Their willingness to act on Jesus’ instruction—born of a curious, open faith—leads to a revelation of His power and their own unworthiness. This encounter shows that true discipleship begins when we listen...

In Luke 4:31–44, Jesus teaches in Capernaum with astonishing authority, silencing and casting out demons, and healing the sick with just a word. The people are amazed not only at His power over evil but also at the compassion that compels Him to heal all who come to Him. Even when crowds try to keep Him from leaving, Jesus insists on proclaiming the good news to other towns, revealing His mission...

In this sermon Pastor Clint preaches Luke 4:14–30. Here Jesus proclaims Himself as the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy, offering grace to the poor and oppressed. The people of Nazareth reject Him, offended that someone so familiar could make such a claim and that God’s grace might extend to outsiders. Their pride and unbelief prevent them from receiving the grace of Christ, leading them to attemp...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks thru Luke 4:1–13. Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness and successfully resists the devil’s temptations by relying on God’s Word. Unlike Adam, who fell in paradise, and Israel, who failed in the wilderness, Jesus remains faithful, showing Himself to be the true Son who perfectly obeys the Father. His victory is not just an example, but the foundation of...

In this Easter sermon, Pastor Clint opens up Acts 2:22–39. Peter boldly proclaims that Jesus of Nazareth, attested by God through miracles, was crucified by lawless men according to God's plan, but God raised Him from the dead, freeing Him from the power of death. He declares that the resurrection fulfills David’s prophecy, showing that Jesus is both Lord and Messiah, exalted to God's right hand a...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Luke 3:23–28. Luke traces Jesus’ genealogy from Adam, showing that Jesus is a Son for All—not just for Israel, but for all humanity. The list of names includes flawed sinners and sufferers, reminding us that we are a broken people in need of redemption. Yet through every generation, God is a promise-keeper, faithfully working out His plan to send Jesus, the Re...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Luke 3:15–22. As people wonder if John the Baptist might be the Messiah, he clarifies that one greater than him is coming—so great that John is unworthy to untie His sandals. John baptizes with water, but this greater one—Jesus—will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire, bringing both salvation and judgment. When Jesus is baptized, the heavens open, the Holy S...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks thru Luke 3:1-14. John the Baptist preaches a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, warning that true repentance must bear fruit in righteous actions. He rebukes the crowds for relying on their heritage, urging them to live justly by sharing with the needy, dealing honestly, and avoiding exploitation. His message emphasizes that genuine repentance is...

In this sermon on Luke 2:39-52, Pastor Kevin considers the spiritual growth of Jesus. After returning to Nazareth, Jesus grew in wisdom and favor with God and man, showing that His spiritual growth involved deepening understanding and faithful obedience. When He remained in the temple at twelve, engaging with the teachers, He revealed His unique identity as the Son of God, fully devoted to His Fat...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint opens up Luke 2:21-38. In this passage, Mary and Joseph obey the Law of Moses by bringing Jesus to the temple for His presentation and Mary’s purification, demonstrating their faithfulness to God’s commands. Simeon, a righteous and devout man who had been promised by the Holy Spirit that he would see the Messiah before his death, joyfully recognizes Jesus as the fulfil...

in this sermon, Pastor Clint walks thru Luke 2:8-20. The angel announces to the shepherds the birth of Jesus, the Savior, bringing "good news of great joy" for all people, and a host of angels praise God, declaring peace on earth. The shepherds respond by immediately seeking out Jesus, finding Him in the manger just as they were told, and then joyfully sharing the news with others. Will we, like t...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at In Luke 2:1-7. Here we see God’s providence displayed as He orchestrates a Roman decree to bring Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, fulfilling the prophecy that the Messiah would be born in David’s city. Though Christ is the long-awaited King, His birth is marked by profound humility, as He enters the world not in a palace but in a lowly manger. This contrast highl...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks thru Luke 1:57-80. This passage highlights God’s mercy in preparing the way for Christ through the birth of John the Baptist. Zechariah, once mute for his unbelief, regains his speech and praises God for His faithfulness in sending a Savior who will redeem His people and shine light into the darkness. This passage reminds us that God’s mercy is not just a distant...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks through Luke 1:39-56. Mary travels to visit her relative Elizabeth, who, filled with the Holy Spirit, confirms the miraculous nature of Mary's pregnancy and calls her blessed. In response, Mary magnifies the Lord with a song of praise, declaring His faithfulness, mercy, and power in exalting the humble. Despite the uncertainties of her situation, Mary’s unwaverin...

(DUE TO A RECORDING ISSUE, THE AUDIO IS MISSING THE FIRST 4 MINUTES OF THIS SERMON) In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Luke 1:26-38. Here, the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive and bear the Son of God, a message that initially prompts her reasonable question, "How will this be, since I am a virgin?" As Gabriel explains God’s plan and the power of the Holy Spirit, Mary gradu...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Luke 1:5-25. The angel Gabriel appears to Zechariah, a righteous but childless priest, to announce that he and his wife Elizabeth will miraculously have a son, John, who will prepare the way for the Lord. Despite their long years of waiting and Zechariah's initial disbelief, God's promise of joy and redemption is fulfilled in His perfect timing. The passage sh...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Luke 1:1-4. This passage reveals Luke's careful effort to compile an accurate account of Jesus' life, drawing from eyewitness testimony to give readers confidence in the gospel. By addressing Theophilus, who may have struggled with questions or doubts, Luke reminds us that faith is built on a trustworthy foundation. This passage acknowledges our human struggle...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin works thru Galatians 4:4-7. Paul helps us marvel at the Trinitarian gospel. First, we are invited to rest in the Father’s plan, trusting that His perfect timing and sovereign purposes brought about the sending of His Son to redeem us. Second, we are called to receive the Son’s accomplishment, embracing the freedom and adoption as children of God that Jesus secured thro...

This sermon is from our Annual Prayer Sunday. Here, Pastor Clint looks at Mark 10, Galatians 4, and other texts that show us the "Who?", "How?", and "Why?" of prayer. Christ calls us to live lives marked by prayerful dependence upon him, as a needy child depends upon their Father.