Veritas Church Sermons

BIG IDEA: Having heard and believed the gospel, we have been sealed with the Holy Spirit, to the glory of the Triune God.  OUTLINE:  The Gospel of Salvation The Seal of Salvation The Summit of Salvation RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; The Letter To The Ephesians: An Exegetical and Theological Commentary by Thomas Schreiner; A Commentary on the Epistle to the Ephesians by Charles Hodge; The Bible Speak...

Theme: God sovereignly works all things so that His people hope in and share in Christ to the praise of His glory. Outline: 1) The Sharing in All Things 2) The Working of All Things 3) The Purpose of All Things

BIG IDEA: God has unveiled his eternal plan to gather up all things under Christ. OUTLINE:  The Unveiled Mystery The Unified Cosmos The Unrivaled Christ RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Homilies on Ephesians by John Chrysostom; The Bible Speaks Today: The Message of Ephesians by John Stott; The Letter To The Ephesians: An Exegetical and Theological Commentary by Thomas Schreiner; The Vision of Ephesian...

BIG IDEA: Through the cross of Christ we are freed and forgiven, according to God’s abundant grace and in his astounding wisdom.  OUTLINE:  We Are Enslaved By Our Sin We Are Redeemed According to God’s Riches We Are Blessed From God’s Brilliance RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; The Letter To The Ephesians: An Exegetical and Theological Commentary by Thomas Schreiner; New Testament Commentary: Ephesians...

BIG IDEA: From eternity, it pleased God to lovingly decree that his people would be adopted in Christ, to his praise and glory.  OUTLINE:  The Delighted Decree The Preeminent Privilege The Essential End RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; New Testament Commentary: Ephesians by William Hendriksen; Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament: Ephesians by Benjamin Merkle; On the Trinity by Augustine; Reform...

Verse: Ephesians 1.4 Big Idea: Christians should praise God for freely choosing us to be in union with Christ. Outline: 1) The Explanation of God’s Free Choice 2) The Objection of God’s Free Choice 3) The Consolation of God’s Free Choice SOURCES: Pilgrim Theology by Horton; Systematic Theology III lectures by Crouse, Knox Theological Seminary; Reformed Dogmatics by Bavinck; Reformed Systematic The...

TEXT: Ephesians 1:3 BIG IDEA: We praise the God we know through Christ because he has enriched us with every saving blessing in Christ.  OUTLINE: Praising the God We Know Through Christ Possessing Every Saving Blessing In Christ RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; The Bible Speaks Today: The Message of Ephesians by John Stott; Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible: Ephesians by Michael Allen; The Lec...

TEXT: Ephesians 1:1-2 BIG IDEA: The Apostle Paul wrote to the Ephesians to announce the astounding grace of God that has arrived through union with Christ and by which God is making all things new.  OUTLINE:  The Sent One The Saints The Salutation RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; The Bible Speaks Today: The Message of Ephesians by John Stott; Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible: Ephesians by Mic...

NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the early section of the sermon audio is missing. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 BIG IDEA: Five reasons to believe in the resurrection: OUTLINE: 1) The Claims of Scripture, 2) The Cleared Tomb, 3) The Credible Witnesses, 4) The Changed Persecutor, 5) The Continuing Experience RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Eight Summarizing Words On the Gospel by DA Carson; Lectio Co...

TEXT: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 OUTLINE:  • Astonishing • Atoning • Acquitting RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Confess Your Sins: The Way Of Reconciliation by John Stott; The Strange Persistence of Guilt by Wilfred McClay; Isaiah: God Saves Sinners by Ray Ortlund Jr; 

TEXT: Titus 3:12-15 BIG IDEA: The grace of God produces the fruit of gospel partnership and good works in the people of God. OUTLINE:  The Importance Of Partnership In Gospel Work The Responsibility Of Support For Gospel Workers The Fruitfulness Of Devotion To Good Works  RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; World Biblical Commentary: Pastoral Epistles by William Mounce; New Testament Commentary: Titus by...

TEXT: Titus 3:9-11 BIG IDEA: Having been saved by grace, we guard our gospel and our unity by avoiding foolish beliefs and behaviors, as well as those who persist in them.  OUTLINE:  What To Avoid Who To Avoid RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Titus by William Hendrikson; Reformed Expository Commentary: Titus by Richard Phillips; Homilies on Titus by John Chrysostom; The International Theological Commen...

TEXT: Titus 3:1-8 BIG IDEA: We live as godly citizens and neighbors, because we too were once godless and God has been supremely good and gracious to us.  OUTLINE:  A Reminder About Public Godliness (vs. 1-2) A Reminder About Past Godlessness (v. 3) A Reminder About God’s Pure Grace (vs. 4-8) RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Titus by William Hendrikson; Reformed Expository Commentary: Titus by Richard...

TEXT: Titus 2:14-15 BIG IDEA: Christ gave Himself so that we would be purchased and purified for His own purposes.  OUTLINE:  What We’re Purchased From: Lawlessness What We’re Purified For: To Be His Treasured Possession To Be Zealous for Good Works RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; World Biblical Commentary: The Pastoral Epistles by William Mounce; The New Testament Commentary: Titus by William Hendrik...

Christians live their present-age life in light of and in line with our eternity life with Jesus. Our Blessed Hope: 1) What is it? 2) How do we wait for it? - Sober Evaluation - Faithful Obligation - Happy Expectation ESV Study Bible; 2 Timothy & Titus by Doriani & Philipps, The Pastoral Epistles by Gerald L. Bray, New Testament Commentary by William Hendriksen, World Biblical Commentary: Pastoral...

BIG IDEA: The grace of God has shone upon us in Christ, freeing from sin and forming for godliness.  OUTLINE: 1) Grace Has Dawned, 2) Grace Brings Deliverance, 3) Grace Is Disciplining RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; World Biblical Commentary: The Pastoral Epistles by William Mounce; The New Testament Commentary: Titus by William Hendrikson; Reformed Expository Commentary: Titus by Richard Phillips; H...

Big Idea - The gospel produces godliness and good works that accord with and adorn the gospel. 1) Addressing the Issue of Slavery 2) Adorning the Gospel At Work i. In Submission ii. In Earnestness iii. In Peaceableness iv. In Integrity v. In Faithfulness RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Faithlife Study Bible (Article on Slavery by John Byron) ed. John D. Barry; Lexham Bible Dictionary (Article on Slave...

BIG IDEA: The gospel produces godliness and good works that accord with and adorn the gospel. OUTLINE: 1. The Way For Older Women Priestly Behavior Prudent Restraint Proper Teaching 2. The Way For Younger Women Household Devotion Holy Character Heartfelt Submission RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Man and Woman in Christ: An Examination of the Roles of Men and Women in Light of Scripture and the Social...

BIG IDEA: The gospel produces godliness and good works that accord with and adorn the gospel. OUTLINE: 1. The Pattern for Older Men 2. The Prompt for Younger Men 3. The Practice for Leading Men RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Word Biblical Commentary: Pastoral Epistles by William Mounce; The Crossway Classic Commentary: 1 & 2 Timothy & Titus by John Calvin; Reformed Expository Commentary: Titus by Ric...

BIG IDEA: Elders must be firm in biblical doctrine so that they can instruct God’s people in the truth & protect them from destructive error. OUTLINE: 1. What He Must Be • Competent • Convictional 2. What He Can Do • Instruct • Protect RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Word Biblical Commentary: Pastoral Epistles by William Mounce; The Crossway Classic Commentary: 1 & 2 Timothy & Titus by John Calvin

BIG IDEA: Elders must be above reproach in their homes and manner of life, and able to hold fast and teach the truth. OUTLINE: 1. Faithful in Their Homes 2. Formed in Their Character 3. Firm in Their Doctrine Resources: ESV Study Bible; World Biblical Commentary: Pastoral Epistles by William Mounce; The Man of God: His Calling and Godly Life by Albert Martin; Reformed Systematic Theology - Vol. 4:...

BIG IDEA: Paul left Titus in Crete to finish the work of shaping young churches so that they would hold fast to the truth and live a transformed life. OUTLINE: 1. Its Context 2. Its Content • Beliefs • Behavior • Blessed Hope RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; The International Theological Commentary: The Pastoral Epistles by Gerald Bray; World Biblical Commentary: Pastoral Epistles by William Mounce; ES...

BIG IDEA: The LORD has come personally in Jesus and is with His people forever. Behold Him. Draw Near. Go Tell. OUTLINE: 1. Behold Him - Read your Bible. Meditate on it. Preach the gospel to yourself. 2. Draw Near - Pray. Go to Jesus. Start with the ACTS method: Adore, Confess, Thank, Supplicate (make requests). 3. Go Tell - Depend on the Holy Spirit to grow in obedience. Share the gospel in your...

BIG IDEA: The promised Ruler has established peace with God and will one day bring that peace to fullness forever when he comes again. OUTLINE: 1. Our Pining for Peace 2. His Promise of Peace 3. The Prince of Peace Resources: ESV Study Bible; Things Unseen: A Systematic Introduction to the Christian Faith and Reformed Theology by J. Gresham Machen; The Book of Isaiah (Commentary) by Edward J. Youn...

BIG IDEA: Jesus Christ is our Everlasting Father in his unending kingship and faithful care. OUTLINE: 1. His Kingly Reign 2. His Fatherly Heart 3. His Everlasting Care Resources: ESV Study Bible; The Book of Isaiah: A Commentary by Edward J. Young; Welwyn Commentary Series: Isaiah by Derek Thomas; Names For The Messiah: An Advent Study by Walter Brueggeman; The Shorter Catechism Illustrated From C...