Sermons from Seven Mile Road Church in Waltham

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Micah 2. Micah condemns the leaders of God's people for their oppression and injustice, while also promising future restoration. God vows to gather a remnant of His people, acting as their shepherd and king who will lead them to freedom. This points to Jesus, the Good Shepherd and King, who confronts injustice, bears judgment for sin, and leads His people to s...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin walks thru Micah 1:8-16. Here, Micah laments the depth of sin and the impending judgment as a result. The passage confronts us with the question - do we see the depth of sin in our own lives? Do we, like Micah, and like Christ, lament the sin and brokenness both in us and around us?

In this sermon, Pastor Clint begins our Micah series by looking at Chapter 1:1-7. Here, we read of the prophet Micah receiving a message from God, announcing judgment upon Samaria and Jerusalem due to their sins. God declares that He will come down from His heavenly throne and bring destruction upon these cities, with Samaria’s idols, temples, and treasures to be shattered. This passage emphasizes...

In this sermon, Andrew Davies proclaims Christ as the Good Shepherd from John 10:1-16. Shepherd/sheep imagery is sprinkled all throughout the Bible. In this passage, Jesus shows us how he is the Shepherd who knows us, calls us, and changes us. It is essential for us, his sheep, to hear and respond to his voice so that we may have the abundant life that Christ offers.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Matthew 25:31-46. In this sobering passage, Jesus gives us a glimpse down the halls of human history to our judgment day. The day is coming, when King Jesus will separate everyone into one of two groups -- the sheep and the goat. What distinguishes the difference between sheep and goats? What awaits them? Listen and be challenged to consider what list your nam...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Matthew 15:1-20 as we continue to paint a portrait of Jesus. In this chapter, Pharisees and Scribes confront Jesus with an accusation veiled as a question. They accuse him and his disciples of being defiled because they break with the tradition of the elders. Jesus calls out their spiritual misdiagnosis as superficial and hypocritical. Then, he teaches on true...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Matthew 13:1-23 and the parable of the sower. As we continue to build out a portrait of Jesus from the Gospels, it's important to see that Jesus frequently spoke in parables. In this sermon, we'll ask three questions: What is a parable? Why did Jesus speak in parables? And what does this parable mean? Listen and be challenged to consider what type of soil you...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Matthew 9:35-10:42. Jesus has hard words to hear about the costs of following him and joining Him on his mission. Though they are hard words, they are true words and we must defy complacency and comfort and believe in the mission to the point of cruciform obedience. Listen and be challenged to follow Jesus even when it is hard.

In this sermon, Justin Fung looks at John 15:9-17. In this passage, Jesus defines love and challenges his disciples to love one another. Love is putting someone else's needs above your own. This sermon challenges you to move from theoretical love to actual love, to move from theory to practice.

In this sermon, guest preacher Jared Kirk looks at the portrait of Jesus found in Luke 7:37-50. In this passage, a woman shows extravagant love to Jesus. As one who has been forgiven much, she responds with love that causes others to take notice. One of those people who noticed is a pharisee named Simon. He is blind to his spiritual debt, and Jesus tells a parable to help him see. Listen and be ch...

In this sermon, Pastor Magdiel looks at Mark 5:1-20. In this passage, Jesus shows He has authority and power over the spiritual realm. Jesus meets a man with an unclean spirit who lived among the tombs. He was the living among the dead. And Jesus pursued him, healed him, and changed his life forever. This same Jesus can change your life too.

In this sermon, Pastor Sam Jero looks at Matthew 14:22-33. In this familiar story, Jesus walks on water. This miracle reveals the divinity of Jesus and demands a response from us. This experience transforms the disciples, particularly Peter, who boldly asks if he can join Jesus on the stormy waters. Listen and be challenged to consider who Jesus is and what a proper response looks like.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at First Thessalonians 5:1-28. In this passage, Paul addresses several areas of focus. He looks at how we are to Stay Alert and be ready for the return of Christ. He talks about Respecting Our Leaders and living as a Responsible Community. He highlights what it means to Live Intentionally, and to Trust the Lord to finish the work He started. Lists like this can c...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 as Paul helps us understand how Christians can grieve with hope. If death is loss without the possibility of being found -- then no one, not even Christians can have hope. But because the gospel is true -- Christians can have hope in the face of death. Paul tells us the reason we can have hope is that Christ has come, Christ is risen, a...

In this sermon, Pastor Magdiel Gaurdado looks at Colossians 3:1-17. When it comes to driving, we need to keep our eyes on the road and learn when to hit the brakes and step on the gas. The parallels are similar on how to live. In this passage, Paul shows us where to fix our eyes, what things in our life need to stop, and what things we need to accelerate. Listen and be challenged in what it means...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12. Paul begins teaching us how to live and how to pursue a godly life. At first glance, everything about what Paul says is ordinary. It can easily be overlooked. However, pursuing this kind of life, day by day will have a compounded effect to produce a compelling life. Listen and be challenged to love exponentially, live intentionally, and...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8. In this text, Paul directly tells us what the will of God is. The will of God for our lives is our sanctification. At this point in his letter, Paul turns his attention to calling them to live lives that glorify him. They are to walk in a way that pleases God, pursue personal holiness, and abstain from sexual immorality that is so rampan...

In this sermon Pastor Kevin looks walks through 1 Thessalonains 2:17-3:13. Here, Paul recounts the great concern he had for the Thessalonians after being suddenly forced to leave them. How was their faith? Were they growing in the Lord? Were they able to withstand suffering for the sake of the gospel? Here, Paul models for us what a loving and Christ-like concern for fellow Christians looks like....

In this sermon, Pastor Clint opens up 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16. Paul expresses thankfulness for the Thessalonians receiving his message not as mere human words but as the word of God, which actively works within them. He contrasts their acceptance with the rejection faced by the Jewish religious leaders who persecuted both Jesus and the prophets. Here, Paul gives us a robust picture of the nature o...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin walks thru 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12. As we come to chapter 2 of the letter, Paul gives us marks of an authentic ministry as he recounts the "what?" and "why?" of his gospel work in Thessalonica. True Gospel Ministry is marked by boldness, a motivation to please God, gentle and affectionate care of others, and a goal of seeing others walk in a manner worthy of God. Most i...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks thru 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10. Paul opens his letter with great thankfulness for the Thessalonians' faith, love, and endurance, highlighting their exemplary walk with Jesus. He recalls how the Gospel was received by them not just in word, but also in power, the Holy Spirit, and deep conviction, leading to their transformation as followers of Christ. Their faithfuln...

In the first sermon of our 1 Thessalonians series, Pastor Clint walks us through Acts 17:1-9 and 1 Thessalonians 1:1 drawing out the background of the letter and showing how the church at Thessalonica, just like any true church today, is a COMMUNITY born out of God's MISSION and rooted in the GOSPEL of Jesus Christ.

In our final sermon in the Book of Exodus, Pastor Clint looks at Chapters 35-40 and Ephesians 2:13-22. The Tabernacle served as the earthly dwelling place of God among His people, where His presence dwelled. Through Christ, God's ultimate presence among humanity is realized, as Jesus becomes the mediator between God and humanity, fulfilling the Tabernacle's purpose. Jesus' sacrificial death and re...

Pastor Kevin walks thru Exodus 34:10-35. After renewing the covenant and coming down from the mountain, Moses' face shines with the brightness of God's glory. It is evident that Moses has been in the presence of God. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul reflects on this passage, telling us that the ministry of the new covenant is far better than the covenant with Moses (2 Cor. 3:7–11). The incre...

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Exodus 33-34. God promises to guide the Israelites to the Promised Land but warns them of the consequences of disobedience. Because of their idolatry, God will not go with them. Moses intercedes on behalf of the people, seeking God's presence and favor. God agrees to accompany them, revealing His glory to Moses. Here, Moses the intercessor points us to Christ,...