Sovereign Grace Sermons Podcast

In this conference sermon, Jon Payne emphasizes that remembering the church's past is essential to fully appreciating the privilege of worshiping in the presence of God, angels, and perfected saints. This awareness should cultivate deep joy and awe — both in pastors and congregants — as they gather not merely as a local community, but as participants in the heavenly assembly. Ultimately, the churc...

In this conference sermon, Josh Blount explores the role of pastors as speakers of God's Word, emphasizing the importance of identity and purpose in the context of biblical counseling. He highlights the superiority of Scripture over competing voices and the necessity for pastors to deeply know and love both the word and the people they serve. The sermon culminates in a call for pastors to actively...

In this conference sermon, CJ Mahaney explores themes of leadership transition and generational shifts within Sovereign Grace Churches, drawing on Paul's teachings to Timothy regarding life, death, and finishing strong in faith. He emphasizes the value of wisdom from aging pastors, the importance of cultivating a theology of aging, and the significance of a church's history in shaping its future....

In this conference sermon, Jeff Purswell addresses the unique challenges of pastoral ministry, emphasizing that pastors must intentionally rely on the Holy Spirit for strength, clarity, and guidance rather than their own resources. He highlights the virtues of power, love, and self-control as essential to effective ministry, and encourages pastors to remain poised and non-reactive in the face of d...

In this conference sermon, John Piper explores the relationship between saving faith and the glory of Christ, emphasizing that true faith involves not merely mental acknowledgment but heartfelt affection for Him. Using the metaphors of Christ as the bread of life and living water, he illustrates the necessity of continually receiving Christ for spiritual sustenance. The sermon concludes with a cal...

In this sermon, Jeff Purswell explores the essential role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life, emphasizing the need for clarity of vision regarding His work. He discusses how orthodoxy becomes functional through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, revealing Christ's presence and illuminating His work. The sermon highlights the importance of personal sanctification, mutual edification, and...

CJ Mahaney explores the themes of greatness as defined by biblical principles, contrasting it with cultural perceptions of greatness. He emphasizes the importance of servanthood, the role of parents in shaping their children's understanding of true greatness, and the significance of unanswered prayers in refining one's motives. The sermon is anchored in the teachings of Jesus as presented...

This sermon explores the profound biblical understanding of pastoral ministry through 2 Corinthians 13:14, emphasizing the character of the triune God and its impact on pastoral work. The speaker, a seasoned pastor, shares insights on how to faithfully proclaim the gospel, handle the doctrine of sin, and cultivate a dependence on the Holy Spirit. Behold Our God" by Sovereign Grace Music, used...

This Breakout Session from the 2025 Pastors Conference explores the biblical foundation and practical importance of friendship, especially for pastor's wives, emphasizing that friendship is a divine gift rooted in God's own heart. It offers insights on cultivating meaningful, biblically grounded friendships that glorify Christ and strengthen our faith. "Behold Our God" by Soverei...

This Breakout Session from the Worship God 2018 Conference explores the biblical foundation and practical application of encouragement within the church. It emphasizes how encouraging words can build up believers, reflect gospel work, and glorify Christ, inspiring a culture of grace and godliness. "Behold Our God" by Sovereign Grace Music, used with permission.

This sermon explores the vital importance of encouragement within the church, highlighting the example of Barnabas and the need for a heart that sees grace, responds with gladness, and speaks words that foster faithfulness. It emphasizes the biblical foundation for encouragement, the dangers of criticism, and practical ways to cultivate a culture of grace and joy in Christian communities. "Be...

This powerful narration recounts the Passion of Jesus Christ, exploring His suffering, sacrifice, and the profound love demonstrated through His crucifixion. It offers deep insights into the biblical events of Holy Week, emphasizing the significance of Jesus' sacrifice for humanity. "Behold Our God" by Sovereign Grace Music, used with permission.

This sermon explores Philippians 2:5-11, emphasizing the humility, incarnation, death, and exaltation of Jesus Christ. It highlights the importance of humility for Christian unity, the divine nature of Christ, and the future universal acknowledgment of His Lordship. "Behold Our God" by Sovereign Grace Music, used with permission.

In this breakout session from the 2023 Pastors Conference, Ben Kreps discusses the importance of building a culture of grace within churches, emphasizing the need for deeper virtues beyond mere niceness. He outlines Sovereign Grace's seven shaping virtues that are essential for fostering a gospel-centered community and provides practical applications for church leaders to cultivate these virtu...

What does enduring faith look like when the future feels uncertain? In this message from Hebrews 11, Mark Prater calls believers to live with conviction in unseen realities as the church navigates leadership transitions, cultural pressure, and gospel expansion. Through stories of sacrifice and global fruit, he reminds us that faith-filled obedience today can leave a legacy that inspires generation...

What does it take to rescue someone trapped in spiritual darkness? In this message from 1 Corinthians 1, Dave Taylor reminds us that while the message of the cross may appear foolish to the world, it is the very power of God for salvation. Through stories of rescue and global ministry, he calls believers to keep Christ crucified at the center and boldly carry the gospel to those still “down the mi...

What did it truly cost Jesus to secure our salvation? In this message from Mark 14, C. J. Mahaney leads us into the Garden of Gethsemane, where Christ confronts the full weight of God’s wrath with trembling obedience, praying, “Not my will, but Yours be done.” As we behold the Savior’s anguish and resolve, we are reminded that Jesus drank the cup of judgment for us—offering both unshakable hope an...

What does it mean for Jesus to be forsaken on the cross? CJ Mahaney leads us into Matthew 27, highlighting the staggering spiritual weight behind Christ’s cry, “My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?” By unfolding the cost of our redemption and the love that carried Jesus into that darkness, he reminds us that Christ was forsaken so we never would be. “Behold Our God” by Sovereign Grace Music,...

What do we do when the ground beneath us gives way? In this message from Psalm 46, Jeff Purswell shows how God’s protective presence turns chaos into calm and fear into faith. Through vivid imagery and real-life loss, he reminds us that the Lord of Hosts is not a distant observer but our mighty fortress—ever-present, unshakable, and sufficient in every storm. “Behold Our God” by Sovereign Grace Mu...

How do we respond to the evil we see in the world? In this message, David Powlison unpacks the tension within the imprecatory psalms, showing how God’s perfect justice and mercy meet at the cross. Through Christ’s example, we learn to hate evil without losing love for our enemies—reflecting the heart of a God who is both righteous and gracious. “Behold Our God” by Sovereign Grace Music, used with...

What legacy will we leave for future generations of worshippers? Bob Kauflin challenges us to think generationally, calling believers to model a Christ-centered, Spirit-empowered devotion that unites rather than divides. From embracing God’s bigness to modeling authentic devotion, this message inspires us to pass down what matters most—a legacy of worship that bridges generations and magnifies the...

What does it mean to give God’s Word true authority in everything we say and write? In this message, Pastor John shows how granting the Bible “functional authority” transforms our communication—teaching us to test every word against Scripture for greater depth, precision, and spiritual impact. Whether in sermons, conversations, or posts, he calls us to anchor our words in Scripture’s timeless trut...

The gifts of the Holy Spirit are more than the more "spectacular" gifts like prophecy and tongues. Gifts like administration, encouragement, and service all play crucial roles. Plus, in 1998 Jeff Purswell still has a Southern accent.

"The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing." The gospel must remain the main thing for our lives, churches, and ministries. Jenn and Ricky introduce a message that shaped them as they grew up in Sovereign Grace and that continues to shape them today. They also have fun listening to the song C.J. describes in the message and giving their own review.

In this sermon, C.J. Mahaney explores Isaiah 53 and meditates on Jesus' death on the cross. Ricky and Jenn share their experience at the conference where this sermon was preached, and where they became lifelong friends.