Sermons

Throughout history, monarchs have usually fit a certain mould: Dignified, regal, and moving about with pomp and circumstance. In contrast, Jesus is a king of a different sort. Unlike every other monarch, he possesses unrivalled authority, and unlike any other ruler, he uses his power in the most humbling of ways. Jesus is a king like no other.

We live in a world full of counterfeit gospels. One such false gospel gaining increased attention recently is that of Roman Catholicism. In this sermon, we cut to the heart of the issue and see how Scripture corrects the Roman Catholic view of justification and presents a gospel message of total rest in Christ's finished work.

In this life we will experience suffering, and our circumstances in this fallen world certainly won’t always be the circumstances we would choose for ourselves. But even though this is the case, there is a way to joyfully worship God at all times. How, you ask? By seeking the King who perfectly sought God on your behalf.

There are many things in life that can't be understood fully. But that doesn't mean that they can't be understood truly. Aspects of the return of Christ fall into this category. The timing of Christ's coming is a mystery to all of us, but what is most important to know and understand is clear and unmistakeable: Jesus is coming quickly and suddenly.

In a world marked by injustice, suffering, and conflict, Habakkuk 3 gives us an example of how we can live by faith while we wait for God's promises to be fulfilled. By walking through the prophet's prayer, we unpack four practical acts of faith that can serve as a foundation for faithful living and joyful worship during troubled times.

So often we lose heart in our sufferings and begin to think that nobody cares about us… especially God. After all, if he cared, wouldn’t he put an end to my misery? There are theological things to think about in response to this, but there are also relational matters to ponder. Paul takes a moment in these two short verses to unpack what is truly one of the most remarkable facts in our Christian l...

There is a sense where every Christian ought to be living with such a profound confidence in the future that their current joys far outweigh any of their current sufferings. There is a reason men imprisoned for their faith sing hymns of praise in their shackles. In fact, what we so easily lose sight of, the nature around us never forgets. A Day is coming when all things will be made right and the...

When God commands Lot and his family to flee the city of Sodom before its destruction, all of them fail to fully obey him. Instead of obeying immediately, some laugh, some linger, and some look back. Their failures here seem a lot like ways we can fail to obey God today. That could be when we disobey his command to repent and believe in Jesus Christ; it could be when we disobey his command to work...

Few things help us grow in our trust in Jesus like knowing that our lives “under the sun” will be full of wars within and without until the day we go to glory. These oppositions and failures and setbacks will plague us to a certain degree, until the day of our inheritance. Far from reaching some supposed state of Christian perfection in this life, we seek to live as faithfully, deliberately and si...

There are few things greater in the Christian’s life than having the Spirit of God dwell in them. There are few things in the Christian life we forget more than this. Knowing that God is ALWAYS with you ought to shape and change how you live. But, we have to get the category clear first. That is what Paul does in Romans 8:1-11. He is making sure you see that if you are in Christ, His Spirit is in...

We all sin. That much is true. But after you sin, what should you do? But that question is important, and Psalm 51 answers it by giving you a process to follow after God convicts you of sin. Psalm 51 is like an instruction manual for dealing with your sin. Anyone who is serious about pleasing God will use it.

In this section of Habakkuk’s oracle, God narrates the prophesied destruction of Babylon, the evil empire that would crush rebellious Judah. Through this description of Babylon’s self-destructive actions and God’s just judgment, we receive timeless lessons on how we ought to live today. As we get ready for a new year, this text vividly showcases the folly of pursuing, placing our hope in, and wors...

This section of Paul’s description of the Christian life highlights an all too common experience - we fail to do the godly things we truly wish to do. And this conundrum baffles Christians time and again. It exists because we live in a spiritual war and the only way to effectually win any battles is by the Holy Spirit. By His grace and power, we can live victoriously over sin.

The interpretation of Romans 7 is disputed among Bible scholars. In particular, is Paul talking about a Christian or a person before they become a Christian? And what difference does one’s understanding of that make on what the text means? A key to understanding this chapter is remaining aware of what came just before it and what follows after. In the end, either view will lead us to love Jesus mo...

Why does God allow evil to persist? In Habakkuk 1:1-2:5, we find a dialogue between God and his prophet which helps answer that very difficult question. In this ancient conversation, we will be offered clarity and hope for today’s troubled world. While the righteous can make a valid complaint, they have great cause to live by faith in the God who is faithful.

If you’re not a fan of surprises here’s some encouraging news: you can be absolutely certain about what you’re future holds. Psalm 60 instructs us to pray and to wait on God to do what he promised us he would do. Even in our deepest trials, we can be confident God will accomplish his word.

Jesus often taught using stories. Romans 6 can sound a bit complicated at points, but a short story might help you to understand it better. While nowhere near as wise and powerful as Jesus’ stories, perhaps this tale of a Damian living in Thanatos under the tyrannical rule of General Diabolos will remind you of your life before God saved you? And perhaps hearing of Damian’s labours in Beulah for K...

Having established what it means to be justified by grace through faith, Paul pivots to talk about how we must live as saved sinners. Instead of speaking of us as being living “weapons” of righteousness, now he describes us as slaves to righteousness. In both imageries, he is making clear that once God saves a person, the last thing they will want to do is sin. Instead, the whole object of their l...

Satan is a liar. And one of the lies he never stops muttering is that the Christian has to sin. That there is no way to stop sinning… at least some sins. Hoogly. The real Christian is dead to sin. And he has become a weapon in the hand of King Jesus for righteousness in this fallen world. Now is the time for every believer to stand before God and say, “Here I am, Lord! Use me!”

You cannot know every detail about your future, but your future isn’t completely unknowable. God makes promises in his word and his faithful character backs each of his promises up. If God has promised something, it will happen. So in a sense, your future isn’t completely unknowable - and thinking on God’s promises and character can be a huge encouragement to Christians in their suffering. Thinkin...

The gospel calls for a response: Will you repent of your sin and trust in Christ, or will you reject His call and remain in your sin? Many who choose the latter cite a perceived lack of evidence or demand a clearer sign. In Luke 11:29–32, Jesus confronts this challenge and declares that His own life is the ultimate sign and the decisive evidence of the truthfulness of His claims. In the words of C...

The fact that the Bible has so many different words for sin is a good indication that God takes it quite seriously. Not only that, such a comprehensive list of words helps us understand the breadth and depth of our offences. Rarely does a person appreciate the cure until they realize the extent of the disease. A deep dive into the sinfulness of sin should make our hearts sing with hope in the Savi...