Sermons Page 38

Acts 10:1-48 · Leviticus 11

Acts

God's Grace

God opens His kingdom to all people regardless of race or ethnicity. The church must follow Christ's example by welcoming others with open arms, recognizing that faith in Jesus—not cultural status—determines entry into God's family.

1 Corinthians 3:5-9 · 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

God's Increase

True service results in God's praise, not human praise. As Park Avenue Church transitions leadership, believers must remember that all ministers are servants and God alone gives the increase.

Galatians 3:1-14 · Deuteronomy 27:26

Galatians

Human Effort

It is foolish to begin spiritual life trusting God only to turn to trusting self. The Spirit is received through faith in Christ's completed work, not human effort.

Galatians 2:11-21

Galatians

I Died

Our relationship with God is based on Jesus and his death, not our effort or performance. We must die to ourselves and trust Jesus to live through us.

Galatians 5:16-26 · Galatians 2:20

Galatians

In Step with the Spirit

Paul calls believers to walk by the Spirit rather than the flesh, trusting God's guidance instead of relying on their own effort. True freedom in Christ means the Spirit produces love, joy, and peace—not through rule-keeping, but through intimate relationship with God.

Micah 3 · Micah 6

Justice

God demands justice and fairness in economic and legal dealings, yet his mercy through Christ transcends human notions of what is deserved. Christians must pursue justice for the powerless while recognizing that God's grace is unequal by design.

1 John 4:7-12 · 1 John 2:19

Transition

Let Us Love

Love is the defining mark of those who know God. This sermon examines how God's sacrificial love in Jesus transforms us to love others supernaturally, not sentimentally—and how this love binds a congregation together.

Matthew 5:14-16 · John 16:33

Purpose

Living as Light

This sermon examines how followers of Jesus are called to live as light in a dark world, bringing glory to God even amid inevitable challenges. Though the Christian life involves spiritual warfare and sacrifice, Jesus promises joy to those who faithfully carry their cross and illuminate the darkness.

Luke 24:1-8 · Genesis 22

Purpose

Living in a Saturday World

We live in a Saturday world—the day of silence between defeat and victory—but we can trust that deliverance is coming and wait with anticipation rather than despair or denial.

Numbers 13:30 · Numbers 14:24

Purpose

Living in Hope

This sermon examines how hope grounded in God's promises sustains faith through long seasons of waiting. By fixing our eyes on God's faithfulness, we can endure present difficulties and remain focused on glorifying Him.

Philippians 1:20-26

Purpose

Living with Direction

This sermon examines the Christian's single passion—to die to self and live for Christ—and calls believers to have courage to exalt Jesus in all circumstances, whether in life or death.

Philippians 1:9-11

Living with Purpose

Living with Purpose

This sermon examines Paul's prayer for the Philippians, arguing that what truly matters is not personal comfort or entitlement, but a pure life that glorifies God.

Philippians 4:4-9

Purpose

Living with Worry

This sermon examines how worry steals joy and peace from believers. By focusing on God's nearness, replacing anxious thoughts with truth, and sharing burdens with others, Christians can experience the joy and peace that glorify God.

Galatians 1:1-10

Galatians

No Other Gospel

Paul defends the sufficiency of Christ's gospel against false teachers who add Jewish law as a requirement for salvation. The sermon emphasizes that there is only one gospel of grace and only one person to please—God.

Deuteronomy 34:10-12 · Joshua 1:5-10

Transition

None Like Moses

Transitions threaten security and invite comparison, but God's presence and promises provide courage. Joshua succeeded Moses not by matching his predecessor but by faithfully following God's leading.

Acts 12:1-19

Acts

Peter's Escape

This sermon examines Peter's miraculous prison escape and Herod's death to demonstrate that God's ways exceed human understanding. True faith means trusting God even when life is unfair and questions go unanswered.

Ephesians 2:11-22 · Deuteronomy 7:9

Issues

Racial Harmony

God desires racial harmony through Christ alone, who destroyed the dividing wall between Jews and Gentiles. Christians must teach children to love all people as God's image-bearers and celebrate the differences that reflect God's creative wisdom.

Acts 4:36-5:11

Acts

Respect

This sermon contrasts Barnabas's genuine generosity with Ananias and Sapphira's fraudulent giving motivated by desire for human praise. God's swift judgment reveals that our choices are ultimately accountable to God, not people, calling believers to authentic holiness and loyalty.

Acts 15:1-35 · Acts 15:24

Acts

Settling a Dispute

This sermon examines how the Jerusalem council resolved a dispute about whether Gentile believers must follow Jewish law. Both sides appealed to objective evidence from Scripture rather than personal preference, and grace—not works—remained central to salvation.

Acts 2:42-47 · Acts 4:32-35

Acts

Sharing

Early believers shared generously from awe of God and trust in his provision rather than hoarding possessions for security. Developing a sharing heart means recognizing God's power and letting go of material accumulation.

Jude 20-25

Transition

Stay in God's Love

Every Christian bears responsibility for their faith journey—to build themselves up, pray, remain in God's love, live with hope, and show mercy to others—while trusting God's ultimate faithfulness.

Galatians 2:1-10

Galatians

Steadfast

The gospel message about Jesus and helping the poor are inseparably linked. Believers respond to this good news through faith and demonstrate their acceptance by generously serving the poor.

John 17:13-19 · 1 Peter 2:11

Issues

The Christian and Culture

Christians must recognize this world is not their home and that earthly culture belongs to the world, not to believers. Our calling is to serve others and influence individuals toward Christ while awaiting our true citizenship in heaven.

Romans 13:1-7 · Daniel 2:21

Issues

The Christian and Government

Government originates from God and Christians should submit to it regardless of its form, while maintaining heavenly citizenship as their ultimate allegiance and keeping focus on Christ's lordship.