Lakewood Baptist of NY Sermons

In this message about the familiar story of Jesus walking on the water, we learn more about how Jesus meets His people's needs, connecting this account to the previous one and Jesus' upcoming discussion of being the bread of life.

In this examination of the Feeding of the 5000 miracle, we are taught by Jesus to look around us and see needs correctly. He teaches His disciples through this miracle how to see need rightly and address it, He is teaching them, and us, that God uses what we feel is a little bit to offer to a helpless situation to accomplish His work.

We examine 3 John to better understand how we ought to both receive and send our missionaries in a manner worthy of God because they go out for the sake of Jesus' name.

There is a problem with the world: People were made to worship the One True God, but because of sin they choose to worship false gods and themselves instead. Missions is the solution to this problem. We who have heard the gospel are called to share it with those who have not heard.

What we worship shapes who we become. That is the arresting truth at the heart of Psalm 135, and it is as relevant today as it was when Israel sang it on the steps ascending to the temple in Jerusalem. This psalm is not merely a hymn of praise -- it is a battle cry, a declaration that the living God creates his people, works for his people, and stands in a category entirely his own. As we walk thr...

What if the greatest anthem we could ever sing had nothing to do with national pride, but with the glory of God proclaimed to every corner of the earth? Psalm 96 invites us into exactly that vision. This ancient song, written by David at a pivotal moment in Israel's history, carries a breathtaking idea: that God's glory is not meant to be kept among a select few, but cherished deeply by His people...

What does it look like to truly see God? Psalm 98 opens with a bold declaration that God has revealed himself to the entire world through his salvation, and that all the ends of the earth have witnessed it. Yet so many of us walk through life with a muted sense of joy, going through the motions of worship without being genuinely moved. This sermon digs into that tension, asking us to honestly exam...

What do our political passions and our longing for strong leadership reveal about us? More than we might expect. Deep within every human heart is a hunger for a ruler who is truly just, truly righteous, and truly good. Psalm 72 brings that longing into sharp focus. Written as a prayer for a son ascending to the throne, this ancient psalm reaches far beyond any single king or any single era. It dra...

What if the blessings we receive from God were never meant to stop with us? Psalm 67 opens with a prayer that echoes the ancient priestly blessing spoken over Israel, a declaration that God's face shines upon his people with grace and favor. But the psalm does not let us settle into that comfort for long. Almost immediately, we are reminded that this blessing has a purpose far beyond our own well-...

What if the good of God's people and the glory of God are not two separate things competing for priority, but one unified reality? That is the striking claim at the heart of Psalm 47. As we walk through this ancient song of praise, we discover that God's kingly authority is not exercised at the expense of his people but precisely for their benefit. The psalm opens with a sweeping call for all peop...

In this powerful exploration of Psalm 46, we encounter a timeless truth that speaks directly to our deepest anxieties: God is not merely a provider of refuge, but He IS our refuge. This distinction matters profoundly. We're not seeking something God gives us separately from Himself—we're seeking God Himself, who embodies the very refuge, strength, and help we desperately need. The psalm paints viv...

This exploration of Psalm 44 confronts one of the most challenging questions in the Christian life: what do we do when we're doing everything right, yet suffering still comes? The psalmist leads us through a raw and honest prayer that doesn't shy away from the hard realities of faith. We see a community that has kept God's covenant, walked faithfully in His ways, and yet finds themselves crushed b...

In this exploration of Psalm 9, we're invited to grapple with a profound question that resonates through history and into our present moment: who is the ultimate judge of nations? Written in the aftermath of political upheaval—when David's son Absalom had seized the throne through rebellion and was subsequently killed—this psalm doesn't shy away from messy realities. David had failed to execute ju...

This profound exploration of Psalm 22 invites us into one of Scripture's most haunting and ultimately hopeful passages. We encounter David's anguished cry of abandonment that would centuries later become Jesus's own words from the cross. The psalm operates on multiple layers: David's personal suffering, universal theological truths about God's character, and prophetic foreshadowing of Christ's cru...

In this powerful conclusion to our journey through 1 Timothy, we're confronted with an uncomfortable truth: church is hard work, and so is authentic Christian living. But here's the beautiful paradox we discover—the very riches we're tempted to trust in are just flickering reflections of God's infinite wealth. Paul's final words to Timothy challenge us to examine where we've truly placed our hope....

This powerful message from 1 Timothy 6:11-16 challenges us to recognize a fundamental truth: we cannot fight the battles of faith in our own strength. Using the memorable image of children calling for their mother to defeat a difficult video game level, we're reminded that our spiritual journey requires us to acknowledge our limitations and rely on God's power. We're given four critical commands—t...

This message from 1 Timothy 6 confronts us with an uncomfortable truth: the love of money is a hidden root that can destroy both our individual faith and the unity of Christ's church. What makes this sin particularly dangerous is its invisibility. Unlike obvious sins, greed and discontent blind us to their very presence in our hearts. We might find ourselves constantly frustrated, experiencing fri...

This powerful message challenges us to reconsider what it means to embrace servitude for God's glory in a culture obsessed with individual rights and personal freedom. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6:1-2, we're confronted with Paul's radical instruction to bond servants to honor their masters—not for the masters' sake, but so that the name of God and the gospel would not be reviled. The passage forces us...

In exploring 1 Timothy 5:17-25, we encounter a profound teaching about how we honor what we value and how that honor shapes us from the inside out. The passage challenges us to examine our hearts through the lens of church leadership, reminding us that who and what we honor reveals our deepest desires while simultaneously molding our character. We discover that honoring faithful elders involves bo...

This powerful message challenges us to rethink what true greatness looks like in God's kingdom by examining Paul's instructions to Timothy about caring for widows in 1 Timothy 5. We discover three transformative principles: viewing the church as family, prioritizing our natural families, and embracing dependence as a pathway to serving others. The teaching confronts our culture's obsession with in...

This powerful message from 1 Timothy 4:11-16 reminds us that God accomplishes extraordinary things through our faithfulness in ordinary practices. We're challenged to embrace three transformative principles: being comes before doing, faithfulness comes before fruitfulness, and progress comes before perfection. Rather than obsessing over strategies and measurable results, we're called to focus on c...

This powerful exploration of 1 Timothy 4:6-10 challenges us to rethink what spiritual growth truly requires. We discover that while God's salvation is a free gift, our transformation into Christ's likeness demands intentional participation. The message beautifully balances two truths that often seem in tension: God's gifts are meant to be enjoyed, yet godliness requires disciplined training. We're...

What if spiritual warfare isn't about dramatic exorcisms and casting out demons, but about something as simple as saying grace before meals? This exploration of 1 Timothy 4:1-5 challenges our sensationalized notions of spiritual battle and brings us back to a profound truth: true godliness is opposed by spiritual forces, objectified by insincere liars, and observed with thanks to the Creator. We d...

This Easter message takes us deep into 1 Timothy 3:14-16, revealing what it truly means to be the church of the living God. We're challenged to move beyond merely singing about resurrection power to actually living it out in tangible ways. The passage presents a beautiful early Christian hymn that traces Christ's journey from incarnation to glorification, reminding us that Christianity isn't just...

This exploration of 1 Timothy 3:8-13 challenges us to examine what it truly means to serve others in the church. We discover that biblical service isn't about recognition or feeling superior to others—it's about reflecting Christ's own humble service. The passage lays out qualifications for deacons that go far beyond task completion: dignity, honesty in speech, sobriety, contentment, and faithful...