Sermons from Seven Mile Road Church in Waltham

On Sunday, Michael Prevett, Discipleship Pastor of Seven Mile Road Church in Melrose, MA, joined us. In this sermon, Michael looks at Psalm 32. Here we see that a life of true happiness is found by drawing near to God. How do we do that? By faith in Jesus and a continual, comprehensive confession of our sins.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at the most popular Psalm in history. Psalm 23 is a profoundly personal Psalm of David that reflects on the Lord's loving care for his people. The Good Shepherd provides so we lack nothing. He refreshes us that we may rest in him. He protects us so we need not fear. And he will sustain his children with goodness and mercy forever.

NOTE - Due to audio difficulty, the first few minutes of the sermon are missing from the recording. In this sermon Pastor Kevin looks at Psalm 19. Here King David draws our attention to the glory of God in creation (General Revelation) and in God's word (Special Revelation). David then models how to respond to such glory with a prayer of confession.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin begins our Summer in the Psalms series with Psalm 1. The Psalmist shows us that there only two ways to live: the way of the righteous or the way of the wicked. The truly blessed life is one rooted by faith in Christ, like a tree planted by streams of water.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin finishes our series through Esther by looking at the feast of Purim in Esther 9:20-10:3. Purim was a day of remembering the providential deliverance of God, a day of generosity, and a day for imparting the message of salvation to others.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Esther 8:1-9:19. Haman has been hanged, but there's still a major problem: the edict to destroy God’s people still stands. How will God intervene and bring salvation to his people? Because of Esther's selfless plea and a new decree, again, we see how the sovereign plan of God overcomes insurmountable opposition to his people. In the Book of Esther, and today,...

Int his sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Esther 7:1-10. In this passage, we see Esther cross the point of no return. She binds her life to the people of God as she begs for their life. She becomes a representative for her people and through her God brings redemption. Also in this passage, we see the end of Haman's fall. We see justice come through a great reversal. Listen and be challenged to see the...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Esther 6. In this chapter, we see that pride is the silent killer of the soul. In this scene, Haman serves as a picture of how the rise of pride gives way to the fall of pride. Pride is difficult to detect and in this sermon, we ask good questions to help us identify areas of pride so that we can bring the cure of the gospel to free us from the prison of pride...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Esther 5:1-14. There's this principle at work in all humanity -- what we behold, we become either for our restoration or our ruin. This passage provides a case study in a trajectory toward restoration and one toward ruin. Listen and be challenged to understand how we can fix our gaze on the Lord and head toward restoration.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Esther 4:1-17 at the defining moment in her life. We all experience pivotal moments of great consequence when we have to make a significant decision. These decisions not only change the course of our life, but they end up changing us as well. Esther faces a decision like this, and it becomes a defining moment. Listen and be challenged to consider how you proce...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Esther 2 and 3. Chapter 2 ends with Mordecai uncovering a plot to kill the King. In chapter 3, Haman enters as the “villain” of the story who sets in motion a plan to annihilate the Jews throughout the empire. We see a tension sustained throughout the book - a battle between God’s people and the enemies of God’s people. Listen and be challenged to consider how...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Esther 2:1-18. In this text, God's name is not mentioned at all. In fact, His name isn't mentioned in the entire book. In this dark chapter, when it seems like people most need God, He is nowhere to be found. And yet, God is at work in the details, hidden in plain sight. God's providence is on display as a young girl is elevated -- despite difficult circumstan...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Esther 1:1-22. The Book of Esther is about the surprising providence of God that is at work among his people, even in the darkest of times. Even though God's name is not mentioned once in the entire book, the sovereign hand of God is at work, bringing about his good purposes. In Chapter 1, we learn of the harsh setting in which the story takes place. We also b...

In this Easter Sermon, Pastor Clint looks at 1 Corinthians 15:12-22. In this passage, Paul tells us about the Sine Qua Non of Christianity. Without the resurrection, Christianity is not possible. Without the resurrection, the gospel is false hope. Listen and be challenged to believe and build your life on the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 8:35-39. The chapter that began with no condemnation ends with no separation. Paul asks a final question -- Is there anything that can separate us from the love of God? Is there anything that I can face in this life that would serve as proof that God has abandoned me and forsaken me? Answer -- No, there is nothing or no one who can separate us from the...

In these verses, Paul continues to ask rhetorical questions to reiterate the power of God's love against all that oppose his children. Who shall bring a charge? Who can condemn? All accusers —Satan, circumstances, sins—fade alongside the risen Christ who intercedes for us at God’s right hand. Listen and be equipped to answer accusations against God's children.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 8:31-32. As Paul brings the chapter to a close, he reflects on all that God has done for us in salvation. And instead of stating fact after fact -- he asks questions. He wants us to reflect. He wants us to engage. He wants us to come to conclusions. In our text today, Paul asks three questions. The first is a question that stirs reflection. The second q...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 8:28-30. In these verses God makes an unbelievable promise -- for those that love God all things work together for good. A promise of this height needs a strong foundation to support it. In verses 29-30, God provides an unbreakable foundation. Listen and be challenged as we consider the sovereign hand of God in salvation and his fierce commitment to wor...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 8:26-27. If we were left to our own weakness, our prayers would be hindered. We are weak mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. But God the Holy Spirit, in his grace, draws near to us. He is our help -- our partner in prayer. He amplifies and perfects our prayers. Be encouraged and challenged to pray.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Romans 8:17-25. In this passage, Paul gives us an essential perspective on suffering and the Christian Life. There is coming a glory that is beyond anything that we can imagine; A glory so incredible that one day all of our pain, suffering, and struggle will suddenly make sense. The message of Romans 8:18-25 is this: Christian, you will suffer, but incomparabl...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 8:14-16. In this text Paul gives us three reasons why believers can have confident assurance in their salvation -- God's Spirit leads God's children, God's love goes beyond forgiveness to adoption, and God's continuously reminds us that we are his children. Listen and be encouraged to consider why if you believe in Christ, you can also have confident as...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 8:12-13. Paul puts before us the choice -- life or death. Sin is serious and it will kill you -- unless you kill it. You can't control it. You can't tame it. But you can kill it. Be killing sin or it will be killing you. Listen and be challenged to mortify -- to kill -- your sin.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 8:9-11. In this passage, Paul addresses his readers personally. He tells them who they are in Christ Jesus. Our identity drives our activity and Paul spend much time in this passage and the rest of Romans 8 to remind his readers of their identity in Christ. Listen and be challenged to consider who you are.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Romans 8:5-8. Here, Paul confronts us with the reality that there are only two ways to live: either we are oriented toward the flesh, which leads to death; or the Spirit transforms us, so that our minds are set on life and peace. Therefore, answering the question "how am I living?" is essential - for without the Spirit, we “cannot please God.”

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 8:1-4 to see how Jesus sets us free. In Christ, our condemnation has been annulled, our liberation has begun, and the Spirit empowers us to walk in newness of life. Romans 8 has been called the greatest chapter in the Bible. Listen and be encouraged to live out your identity in Christ.