Sermons Page 17

Leviticus 16:1-34 · Romans 8:3

Leviticus

Separation

Sin must be covered through atonement for relationship with God to exist. Jesus' once-for-all sacrifice replaces the Old Testament system and opens access to God for all believers.

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 · Acts 17

1 Thessalonians

Serving as a Model

The Thessalonian church demonstrates radical transformation through the gospel, becoming a model of faith, love, and hope in their region. Believers are called to evaluate whether the gospel has genuinely changed their lives and made them living witnesses to Christ's power.

Ephesians 5:21-33

Ephesians

Serving in Marriage

This sermon examines mutual submission and service in marriage as rooted in Christ's example, arguing that changing selfish attitudes—not seeking escape routes—enables spouses to serve and submit to each other for God's glory.

Luke 16:1-18

Serving Two Masters

This sermon challenges believers to prepare for eternity with God rather than pursuing worldly wealth and status, urging them to demonstrate shrewd spiritual planning by prioritizing what God values over what the world treasures.

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 · Genesis 2

Sexuality

This sermon examines the biblical view of sexuality, warning against sexual immorality while affirming sexuality as God's good gift within marriage. Christians are called to honor God through sexual purity.

1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 · John 16:33

1 Thessalonians

Shaken Faith

This sermon examines how faith is tested by trials and persecution, arguing that Paul's warning to the Thessalonians prepares believers for dark days. Jesus has already experienced and overcome all suffering, enabling us to trust him through our own challenges.

John 10:1-21 · Psalm 23

Shepherd

Jesus is the good shepherd who calls his sheep by name and leads them to safety. Believers must learn to distinguish his voice from the destructive voices of the enemy and follow him alone.

John 4:4

Shortcuts

This devotional examines how shortcuts often produce unintended consequences, contrasting human tendency to cut corners with Jesus's deliberate choice to go through Samaria, demonstrating that integrity, honesty, and faith have no shortcuts.

James 3:13-18

James

Signs of Wisdom

James contrasts earthly wisdom—selfish and divisive—with heavenly wisdom, which is humble, peace-loving, and other-centered. Believers demonstrate godly wisdom through peaceable, considerate, submissive, merciful, and impartial living.

Genesis 3:14-20 · Genesis 2:19

Sin and Its Consequences

This sermon examines Genesis 3:14–20 to reveal how sin brought consequences affecting humanity's relationship with creation, with each other, and with the environment. Sin carries definite consequences that serve as reminders of its power; only through Jesus can the eternal consequences of sin be fully addressed.

Amos 1:1-2:3 · Matthew 7

Amos and Micah

Sin and Judgement

This sermon examines God's patience with sin and judgment against nations that mistreated others, revealing how the sins we condemn in others often mirror our own failures to value people as image-bearers of God.

Singing

This devotional reflection examines Christ's sacrifice and return, emphasizing how Jesus took our place in judgment and will gather his own when he returns.

Singing Night

This devotional examines the distinction between involvement and commitment to Jesus, emphasizing personal relationship, sacrifice, and the transformative power of Christ's love.

Luke 8:26-39

Sitting at Jesus's Feet

Jesus demonstrates his authority over demons by freeing a possessed man in a cemetery, revealing that even evil forces recognize his power. Believers are called to acknowledge Jesus's authority and boldly witness to what he has done.

Psalm 139 · Deuteronomy 5:16

Song of God's Wisdom & Knowledge

This sermon examines Psalm 139 as a poetic celebration of God's omniscience, omnipresence, planning, and judgment. The psalmist expresses awe at God's intimate knowledge, constant presence, careful crafting of life, and righteous judgment, calling believers to loyalty and transformation.

Psalm 119:9-16 · Psalm 119:1-2

Song of God's Word

God's Word serves as a shield against sin and must be hidden in our hearts as a guide for life. The psalmist demonstrates that loving God's law stems from delight in His Word, not legalism, and believers must commit to regular study and meditation to thrive in their faith.

Psalm 37

Song of Justice

This sermon examines how to respond when the wicked prosper and injustice seems unchecked. The psalmist calls the righteous to trust God, delight in him, wait patiently, and respond with generosity rather than anger, confident that God will ultimately bring justice.

Psalm 90

Song of Life

Recognizing life's brevity and God's eternity reorients us toward purposeful living and deeper trust. When we number our days wisely, we find meaning not in worldly comfort but in God's love and eternal perspective.

Psalm 34 · 1 Peter 2:3

Song of Living

When pressured, David abandoned his principles through deception, yet God remained faithful. This sermon examines how returning to trust in God—despite past unfaithfulness—reveals his goodness and invites us to taste and know his faithfulness.

Psalm 51 · Romans 3:23

Song of Man's Sin

This sermon examines Psalm 51 as David's response to his sin with Bathsheba, showing how confession of sin results in God's forgiveness and restoration of relationship through God's unfailing love and great compassion.

Psalm 146

Song of Praise

This sermon examines why God alone is worthy of praise—as eternal creator, faithful keeper of promises, executor of justice, and everlasting king—and calls believers to speak the language of praise rather than complaint.

Psalm 55 · 1 Peter 5:7

Song of Prayer

When facing betrayal, loss, and despair, David's prayer in Psalm 55 models honest crying out to God and trusting Him to sustain us through impossible situations.

Psalm 27

Song of Trust

This sermon examines Psalm 27 as a declaration of trust in God during life's darkest moments. True faith means praying with honest emotion, waiting patiently for God's deliverance, and responding to suffering with confidence rather than fear.

Galatians 4:4-7 · Ephesians 1:4-5

Sovereignty: At Just the Right Time

God demonstrated His sovereignty by sending Jesus at the perfect moment in history. This sermon explores how God's meticulous plan, established before time itself, secures our redemption and adoption as His children.