Sermons from Seven Mile Road Church in Waltham

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 1-8 as we begin our series in Romans 8. This overview sermon provides the context for our study through chapter 8. In Chapters 1-3, Paul gives explains why we deserve judgment for sin. In Chapters 3-4, Paul gives one of the greatest explanations of the gospel, how God gives unmerited grace through faith. And then in Chapters 5-8, Paul unpacks all the gl...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 90 to see five constants in a constantly changing world. What will the new year bring? What can we expect? Though the world and our circumstances change -- some somethings are constant. As we begin a new year together, let's lean into the wisdom of Psalm 90 and anchor ourselves to God's word.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Psalm 4 as it teaches us how to approach prayer. For the Christian, Prayer is not optional. It builds our relationship with God and tangibly expresses our dependence on him. Listen to this sermon to learn four attitudes of prayer.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Revelation 21-22. In this passage, the Apostle John looks down the halls of human history to see that Christians have a super bright future because of Jesus. Traditionally, Advent has been a season to look at both the first and second comings of Christ. When Christ comes again, he will make his blessings flow far as the curse is found. Listen and be encouraged...

In this Advent Sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Matthew 5:13-16. In this famous passage, Jesus explores how the message of Advent propels us outward, on mission with the gospel of Christ. Jesus Christ, the light has stepped into the darkness so that we may be rescued. What do rescued sinners then do with this light? In Matthew 5:13-16, the "light" illustration turns to focus on the people of God. We...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at John 1:1-18. This is the chapter that deals with Christmas in John's Gospel -- though it doesn't have the angels and shepherd, no Mary and Joseph, no baby wrapped in swaddling clothes. John is not interested in the facts of Christmas so much as he's interested in the meaning of Christmas. What does it mean that Christ has come? Using the imagery of Jesus as th...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Isaiah 9:1-7, a prophecy of the coming Messiah given to a people in the midst of suffering and judgment, a people in need of hope. As we step into the season of Advent, we remember that Jesus is the light that shines in the dark. Listen and be encouraged to see the problem, promise, and plan to deliver us from darkness.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Ecclesiastes 12:9-14. As Solomon brings his work to a close, he draws some final conclusions. Do we delight in the truth? Are we willing to allow hard truths to confront us? Are we ready for final judgment? Listen and be challenged by the Preacher to treasure truth.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8. In this passage, the Preacher looks at the process of aging that culminates in the day of death. What does it look like to live a live shaped by death? Do we shrivel in despair? Do we deny the inevitability of our death? The Preacher says no. Live your life with joy and learn to be grateful for every day you have. Listen and be challeng...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Ecclesiastes 11:1-6. Life is uncertain. It is unpredictable. So how do we live in such a world? The Preacher of Ecclesiastes takes on this question and gives us two options -- we can either live by faith or by fear in the face of uncertainty. Listen and be challenged to live by faith.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Ecclesiastes 9 and 10 as Solomon, the Preacher, gives us a master class on wisdom covering a variety of topics like the need to stay calm under pressure, the importance of our words, and the need to guard and protect wisdom. Listen and be challenged to grow in wisdom.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Ecclesiastes 9:1-12. Yet again, The Preacher takes an honest look at our looming date with death. And his point is simple -- we are going to die and we don't know when. Once we let this truth settle on our hearts, we are able to take the command seriously to seize the day and enjoy our life as a gift from God. Listen and be challenged to let the day of death p...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Ecclesiastes 8. In this passage, the preacher of Ecclesiastes considers some of the real-life ways the wisdom of God works in daily life -- from difficult relationships to the deep questions of life, the wisdom of God settled in reverential awe of God brings transformation as we walk through life in a fallen world.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Ecclesiastes 7:15-29. In this passage, the Preacher gives us a grim diagnosis of the human problem. Because of sin -- Life is unpredictable; Because of Sin -- Wisdom is unattainable; Because of Sin -- Failure is unavoidable. He is willing to deliver the bad news so that we would become depressed into dependence on Christ. Listen and be challenged to consider t...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:14. In this passage, Solomon asks us to examine our life because the unexamined life is not worth living. How do we live the good life? In this passage, Solomon gives us four ways to answer that question. Listen and be challenged to live a life of faith and wisdom.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Ecclesiastes 5 and 6. In this passage, the preacher examines the vanity of greed; the selfish desire for more wealth and possessions. Always wanting more, a heart of greed is never satisfied. Greed is a heart issue that plagues the rich and poor alike. Thankfully the preacher doesn't just diagnose the problem; he also provides the remedy.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Ecclesiastes 5:1-7. Do you think God is indifferent to how we approach him in worship? Think again. In this passage, the writer of Ecclesiastes is teaching us about the meaninglessness of mechanical worship. We cannot grow inattentive to how we worship the Lord. Listen and be challenged to worship God in Spirit and in Truth.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:16. In this section, Solomon observes the brokenness of the world in which we live. And with each observation, he gives us insight into how to live in a broken world. How do we live in a world plagued by injustice? How do we view our work when so many of our motivations are driven by envy? How do we pursue friendships when our impulse is se...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Ecclesiastes 3:1-15. How do we use the time given to us? That is the question that the Preacher takes up in this section of the book. We are all given the same amount of hours, minutes, and seconds each day. In a world plagued by vanity and futility, how do we spend our time? The Preacher will challenge us to be reflective of our time and to receive our time w...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26. The Preacher has set his heart to discover wisdom and meaning under the sun, but his endeavor leaves him with a deep sense of emptiness and despair. What so many look to for ultimate meaning and purpose; pleasure, wise living, achievements- they are ultimately an attempt to grasp smoke. Thankfully, not all hope is lost. As one author no...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Ecclesiastes 1:1-11. In this introduction to the book, the writer gives us an unsettling truth meant to shape how we live life under the sun. The writer then invites us into the search for meaning. Listen and be challenged to consider what is truly meaningful in a world where meaning is elusive.

In this sermon, Guest Preacher Edgardo Rosa walks through Matthew 18:7-9. In this passage, Jesus teaches his disciples about how it is better to lose a limb for the sake of holiness than to be pristine and end up in the fire of eternal torment. Holiness is hard -- but it is worth it. Listen and be challenged to consider your commitment to holiness for the sake of communion with Jesus.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Mark 10:17-31 and the Rich Young Ruler. He gets two minutes with Jesus and he is able to ask Jesus one question. And he asks a great question -- What must I do to inherit eternal life? It's the trillion dollar question. In this passage, we look at the Question he asks, the Answer Jesus gives, and the Explanation that follows. Listen and be challenged to see ho...

In this sermon, guest preacher John Ames looks at Mark 4 and 5 to see that Jesus is God, the true Messiah who is greater than everything. In these chapters, we see one long scene in two parts. In the first scene, Jesus is able to calm the storm showing his power over the natural. In the second scene, Jesus is able to calm the demon-possessed man, showing his power over the supernatural. Who is thi...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at the Parable of the Soils from Mark 4. It's early in Jesus' ministry and there are a number of varying responses to him: the curiosity of the crowds, the anger of the religious leaders, the full allegiance of his new disciples. In this midst of this, Jesus tells the parable of the soils to show that embracing Jesus is a matter of the heart. Those who truly embr...