Sermons: Recent Episodes
Sovereign Grace Church of Louisville
In this Sermon, Jeff takes us to Athens to see how countercultural the cross will always be.
In this Easter sermon, C.J. shows us how the Resurrection has secured our forgiveness of sins.
In this Sermon, C.J. prepares our hearts for the week leading up to our Savior's death and resurrection.
In this passage, we give appropriate attention to Satan's campaign against the early church and how we might be alert to his strategy against the modern church.
In this sermon, we continue the journey into Macedonia and witness the sacred collaborative work of preacher and congregation.
In this sermon we resume the story of Paul, Silas, Timothy and Luke as they experience severe opposition to their gospel mission.
In this passage, Luke helps us relive yet another great turning point in the book of Acts and its enduring effects on each of us.
In this sermon, we come to the most defining moment in Acts and all of church history—the Jerusalem council.
In this sermon, Paul, the main human character in Acts 13 and 14, addresses us about prayer, evangelism, and church planting from a letter he penned to the church at Colossae.
In this passage, we learn that persecution and suffering in the advance of the gospel isn't just the experience of Paul and Barnabas, but of each of us as well.
In this sermon, guest speaker Josh Pannell from our sister church in Ethiopia reminded us of the deep privileges of gospel partnership
In this sermon, we have the privilege of taking a masterclass in evangelism from Paul and Barnabas as we accompany them on their first missionary journey.
In this passage, we can learn from the gospel journey of Paul and Barnabas as we prepare and embark on our own.
In this passage we read about a gospel revolution: a profound change in gospel ministry that had not been seen before, but one that Paul would put into action.
In this sermon, Jeff reminded us that the heartbeat of mission is God's resolute purpose and God's overcoming power.
In this sermon, CJ encouraged us to look for the sweet surprise that will make all the difference for each of us in 2023.
In this sermon, CJ encouraged us to wonder and worship at this divine act of condescension and humility, this divine display of love for sinners like you and me.
In this passage, we find a promise that is one of the most stunning and comforting announcements in the history of salvation.
In this sermon, Jeff began our Advent series by zooming out from the manger to learn Bethlehem's backstory and get a glimpse of Christ before he ever arrived on earth.
In this passage, we are reminded of the practice and priority of gratefulness through the story of 10 lepers who are about to realize that no one who comes to Jesus and asks for mercy is ever turned away.
In this sermon we are reminded that the unstoppable gospel prepares God's people to suffer well for the sake of the gospel.
In this sermon for membership Sunday, CJ reminded us of what David felt when he gathered with the people of God and what we feel as we welcome in new members to our church family.
In this passage, guest speaker Michael Granger reminded us that God has two addresses: dwelling in a high and lofty place as well as with the lowly.
In this sermon from Psalm 145, Bob reminded us that those who know God's greatness and grace will always find reasons to praise him and invite others to join in.
In this sermon, we find out why Antioch has a special place in our family history, particularly as Gentile Christians, and why the disciples were first called Christians this ancient city in Syria.
In this sermon from Acts, we hear about the conversion of Cornelius and the gentiles a second time as Peter recounts the miraculous work of God to save!
In this passage, Peter did not anticipate what was about to take place as he preached the gospel to an attentive Gentile audience.
In this passage, we hear the story of two pivotal conversions--the gentile Cornelius and the Apostle Peter himself.
In this sermon CJ helped us celebrate our 10th anniversary as a church by reminding us that the Ascended Christ continues to work in and through our church!
In this passage, the Hound of Heaven is conducting a divine hunt of the fiercest and most feared persecutor of the church-Saul of Tarsus.
As we celebrated our first Sunday in our new building, CJ turned our eyes to an even grander theme and more glorious purpose from Psalm 67.
In this sermon, William encouraged us that at its core, evangelism begins by experiencing Jesus who is greater than anyone else, and it culminates in joyfully telling other people about Him.
In this passage, the scene abruptly shifts from a city-wide revival to a story of personal evangelism and the unexpected conversion of just one man.
In this sermon, we find follow Philip as he boldly takes the gospel outside Jerusalem to the historically outcast and despised Samaritans.
In this passage, John reminds us that we are desperately and daily in need of God--but that we only begin to seek after him when we become displeased with ourselves.
In this passage, Josh pointed us to a grand mystery revealed to us by God Himself--a plan now perfectly brought to light.
In this lengthy passage, Luke draws our attention to the speech and martyrdom of Stephen reminding us of its pivotal importance in the spread of the unstoppable gospel.
In this passage, a problem emerges for the new church that threatens to unravel its unity and gospel mission, but we see God's faithfulness yet again preserving and protecting His church.
This passage reminds us that when the gospel picks up momentum, it also picks up opposition, so do not cease to preach the name of Jesus!
In this unforgettable account we are confronted with both the goodness and the severity of God.
In this passage Luke provides us with a guided tour to reveal where the powerhouse of the young church in Jerusalem could be found--and where ours can still be found today.
In this passage, we have a courtroom drama that challenges us to continue speaking the truth about Jesus because the gospel is unstoppable.
In this passage, Luke wants us to not simply marvel at a miracle, but more importantly to be awed by the One this miracle reveals.
In this sermon from 2 Corinthians, guest speaker Ben Kreps reminded and exhorted us to excel in the grace of giving!
In this sermon, Jon Payne encourages us to follow the Philippians’ example of joyful and sacrificial giving, knowing that the Lord will provide for our needs.
In this passage, we see a beautiful picture of self-sacrifice motivated by love and are inspired by God's Word to give and give generously!
Our adventure continues in the study of Acts as we discover that there is no such thing as a churchless Christianity in the New Testament.
In this passage, we arrive at Pentecost--a momentous event around which all of history pivots.
In this sermon we were reminded that our passion for Christ is ignited and fueled by remembering our past and reflecting on the immeasurable grace of God towards us in Christ
In this sermon we joined two downcast disciples and their unexpected traveling companion on an unforgettable journey from Jerusalem.
In this sermon for Palm Sunday, we remembered and reflected on the first day of Holy Week as Jesus completes His journey to Jerusalem.
This passage sets the stage for Pentecost as the disciples address an important and unexpected task.
In this passage, Luke helps us fix our gaze on the ascended Christ--a foundational event that informs all that follows in the book of Acts.
In this sermon, Jeff began our Acts series by reminding us that this book is the greatest adventure recorded in our Bibles--an adventure that should awaken our awareness of who we are and what we're apart of.
In this sermon from Psalm 150, we experience a fitting climax to the psalter and catch a glimpse of what heaven will be like!
This psalm tells us where all of history is heading and it is meant to steady our souls whenever a threatening seismic event occurs on the world stage.
This sermon from Psalm 11 allowed us to consider and anticipate the coming day when we will see our Savior face to face.
In this sermon, we hear the last words John writes before his death--words that can sustain us for the days to come and prepare us for eternal glory.
The beautiful and breathtaking images of the new heaven, the new earth and the new Jerusalem introduced in chapter 21 actually pale into insignificance when we come to Revelation chapter 22.
This passage is designed to capture and expand our imaginations. To stir our emotions with the beauty and glory of what is to come.
As we near the end of our Revelation series, this sermon gave us a glimpse of a our future--a transformed world for a treasured people.
This passage is a gracious gift from God warning us about the coming judgement day so that we might make ourselves ready and live THIS day in light of THAT day.
In this sermon, Brian reminded us that the faithful rehearsal of God's mercies produce lives of passionate worship.
In this sermon, guest speaker Mark Prater reminded us that Christology is foundational to our doctrinal commitments as a church as well as how we live our common life together.
In this message, Caleb reminded us that God has redeemed us so that through adoption we might live in the fullness of our identity as children of God.
This passage prepares us not simply for the return to ordinary life following Christmas, but more importantly it prepares us for our conflict with the great red dragon that we are tempted to forget or ignore particularly the day after Christmas.
Revelation 12 is the cosmic Christmas story about a dragon, a damsel in distress, and the long-awaited dragon slayer.
In these highly debated verses, John reminds us that a Christian will be undaunted when he knows that his cause is glorious and his future is secure.
As we enter the Christmas season, this passage from Revelation can deepen and intensify our joy as we consider the full biblical picture of Jesus.
In this sermon, Chad reminded us of God's gracious invitation to come and feast at His table.
Following the ordination of Chad Hester at Sovereign Grace Church of Louisville, CJ addressed Chad, the elders, and the church from Peter's first letter.
In this passage, Paul reminds his readers and us that it's not enough for the gospel to simply intrigue our intellect. It needs to enflame our hearts.
In this sermon, guest speaker Eric Turbedsky reminded us to marvel at the mission of Jesus and the commission that he gives to us.
This passages reveals a caricature of the gritty underbelly of the city Babylon, using riotous realism to help us see the world as it truly is.
In this passage we are reminded that there is no avoiding the subject of the wrath of God.
In this passage the beast of the sea and the beast of the earth wage war on the church, but then John points our gaze to the the triumphant song of the redeemed.
In this passage we find a defeated dragon on the loose, but we're reminded that believers overcome him by the blood of the Lamb.
In this particular passage, God gives his church, all those who have placed their trust in Christ, a confident assurance that our salvation is abundant and secure.
Revelation 6 is not a chapter for the faint of heart and in it we see God as glorious in both his mercy and his wrath.
The Book of Revelation, and this passage in particular, wages war on the reductionism that chokes awe in the heart of the humble reader.
In this sermon from the heart of Revelation, Steve reminded us that the almighty God reigns from his throne, so we can bow before him in worship and trust.
In this sermon from Revelation 3, C. J. drew our attention to the divine Giver and called us to humbly receive and gratefully enjoy His good gifts.
In this second sermon from Revelation, Jeff reminded us that those who follow Jesus have the privilege of suffering with Him now and delighting in Him forever.
In this first sermon from our Revelation, Steve showed us that this book teaches us to see the world as it really is and how to live well in the world as we follow Jesus Christ.
In this psalm, the psalmist makes a special announcement and issues a gracious invitation to all nations, and that would include our country as well.
In this sermon, C.J. reminded us to look up and see the majesty of God first in creation and foremost in the face of Jesus Christ.
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians, Bob reminded us that the Spirit both enables and empowers us for our life together as the body of Christ.
In this Psalm David invites us to see the thunderstorm in all its grandeur, as an awesome display of the glory of God.
In this sermon from Psalm 62 Chad reminded us that our convictions about God’s character grow deeper as we experience more of God's care.
This is a psalm of powerful contrasts, a glimpse of human wickedness at its most malevolent, and divine goodness in its many-sided fullness.... Few psalms cover so great a range in so short a space. - Derek Kidner
In the midst of unexpected suffering and trial, this prayer shines a light on the path that takes you directly to God, even where it “seems” He does not dwell.
In this sermon from Psalm 78, Steve reminded us that the stories that we tell to the net generation about God shape them and their love for God.
Paul closes his first letter to the Thessalonians by reinforcing what is most important for them to know: the importance of prayer, a theology of greeting, the centrality of gathering, and the sweetness of grace.
As we draw near to the conclusion of Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians, we have the privilege once again of overhearing him pray and in this prayer, we get to hear one the sweetest sentences in all of Holy Scripture.
In this passage we are reminded that the Gospel we proclaim is unstoppable, authoritative, and effective.
In this passage, Paul abruptly issues some unexpected imperatives relevant not only for the Thessalonians, but for us as well.
In this sermon, Jon helped us see that the sacrifice of the seed leads to the joy of the harvest.
In this brief passage, Paul draws our attention to three kind invitations from God that help us grow in our devotion to Him, deepen our affection for Him, and find satisfaction in Him alone.
In this message from guest speaker Mark Prater, we were reminded that through local outreach, global missions, and the planting of churches throughout the world we, as a family of churches, will participate in this unfinished task to reach every tribe, tongue and nation with the good news of Jesus Christ.
This sermon helps us consider and apply Paul's exhortations to the Thessalonian church in our own body of believers so that we might grow together as a peaceful and fruitful congregation.
In this sermon, Paul reminds us that the fight against anxiety is won when we pray prayers of thanksgiving to our gracious God.
In this sermon from 1 Thessalonians 5, Paul reminds us that as members of the church we are to appreciate and love our leaders for the many ways they give themselves to shepherd us.
In this sermon from Romans 8, Ray Ortlund reminded us that God's provision for our sin is not more law, but blood-bought grace as big as the universe.
In this sermon from Matthew 21, CJ reminded us of the importance of how Christ entered into holy week--riding on a donkey as a humble king.
In this sermon, Jeff reminded us that our present lives are fortified by looking to the hope and motivation we have in Christ's second coming.
In this sermon from 1 Thessalonians 4, Paul reminds believers of the power that lies in the ordinary life--a life marked by love and peace lived out for God's glory.
In this sermon from Titus 2, C. J. reminded us that believers must fortify their walls of self-control and fight for holiness as they wait for the day when fighting will cease and sin will be no more.
In this sermon from 1 Thessalonians 4, Paul encourages believers to flee sexual sin and fight for holiness.
In this sermon, C.J. reminded us that as we wait for Christ’s second return we do so with joyful hearts and love for others.
In this sermon from Romans 5, Mike Bullmore reminded us that our justification by faith is something to treasure each and every day for in it lie a wealth of benefits and ultimately the joy of knowing God himself.
In this sermon, C. J. reminded us that we need our best theology--rooted in God's care and sovereignty--in our darkest days.
In this sermon, William reminded us that our story meets Peter's story in Luke chapter 5--we have been caught by Jesus and then commissioned by him to catch others with his gospel.
In this sermon from Habakkuk 2, Josh reminded us of our call as Christians to work faithfully for the kingdom of God as we wait patiently for His return.
This sermon, from Psalm 126, reminded us of the tearful yet joyful task we have been given of sowing while entrusting the reaping to the God who reigns over the past, present, and future.
In this sermon, Josh reminded us that though our days are passing our lives are filled with hope because they are governed by our Everlasting God.
In this sermon from Psalm 1, Jeff reminded us that true and lasting delight is found in a life devoted to the Word of God.
In this final sermon of 2020, C. J. reminded us of the wisest investment we can make in the new year--reading, meditating upon and studying the Word of God in order to see the glory of God revealed in Jesus.
In this final sermon in our advent series, C. J. reminded us of another group of unlikely Christmas guests, the angels, who brought good news of great joy.
In this sermon, we are introduced to the second unlikely guest at the first Christmas, the foreigners from the east, outsiders and gentiles graciously invited to meet the Savior of the world.
As we start our advent series, Unlikely Christmas Guests, this sermon introduces us to an unsuspecting group of shepherds and explains why God chose this unusual group to be the first hearers the greatest news in the history of the world.
In this text, Paul lists the reasons he thanks God for the Thessalonians as a way to encourage them, and us, to keep doing what they did at first.
In this passage, Paul gives us a personal glimpse into his heart and in seeing him, most importantly, we see Christ.
In this sermon, we get another window into the newly planted Thessalonians church and are reminded of the mercy of God in saving them from Himself
In this passage, Paul begins his letter to the Thessalonians with a deeply heartfelt eruption of thanksgiving and reminds us of the ground of our own gratefulness to the Savior.
In the midst of the many storms in and around us this year, Psalm 93 steadies our souls and reminds us that our God reigns above the tumult.
This Sunday, we began a new series studying the book of Thessalonians in which C.J. reminded us of God's grace in our lives that in turn brings peace.
To mark the one year anniversary of our building fund, C.J. reminded us of God's mission to build his church and the privilege we have of being involved in this joyous task.
This joyous Psalm celebrates the mighty work of God in the past and foreshadows His most marvelous act of all.
In this sermon we were reminded that God’s faithfulness to deliver us from trials in the past enables us to praise him through trials in the present.
In this sermon, Brian reminded us of God's extraordinary mercy that meets us in life's ordinary places.
In this sermon we continued our series in the Psalms by considering perhaps the greatest of the penitential Psalms which explores both the depths of guilt and the farthest reaches of of salvation.
In this psalm, we experience the God of the Exodus breaking into our everyday, ordinary lives, reminding us that no obstacles can stand in the way of his purpose and his care.
In this sermon, C.J. reminded us of the importance of the study of Exodus--a study that reveals God's glory and love for a wayward and sinful people.
In this sermon, C.J. reminded us of a glory greater than what was shown on Moses' face--God's glory revealed in the face of Jesus Christ.
In this passage, we are reminded through God's covenant that He cares for His people and He cares how they live.
In Exodus 34, Jeff reminded us that when God mercifully reveals himself he does so for the sake of others, especially for his people.
In Exodus 33, C.J. reminded us that just as God was merciful to the idolatrous Israelites so too will he be merciful to us—for he does not change.
In this sermon, C.J. reminded us of God's surprising mercy despite our utter sinfulness.
In this sermon, C.J. reminds us that in Christ true satisfaction can be found for he is the one who has come down and has given us all that we need.
Far from boring or pointlessly detailed, these chapters in Exodus remind us that God's eternal purpose is to dwell among a people that He has made His own.
After a four month break, we finally returned to the book of Exodus and took a week to remember the Lord's unending faithfulness to His people and to us.
In this final sermon of our series, Faithfulness in a Fractured World, CJ drew our attention to the book of Acts and the conversion of the Ethiopian.
In this familiar passage, Jesus tells a story with a punchline that the original audience didn't see coming--one that has surprising relevance for us as well.
This passage stunningly reveals what God has done to end relational hostility and bring about peace and unity among people who were previously divided.
In the midst of cultural turmoil and confusion, this sermon takes us back to the very beginning of creation and reminds us of the most fundamental definition of our identity.
In the midst of dizzying cultural turmoil and confusion, this passage brings clarity and hope to our weary hearts.
In this sermon, CJ drew our attention to the obscure Old Testament prophet Micah to discover how we should think, feel, and act in the midst pronounced cultural unrest.
In this final message of the series, CJ helped us plant our feet on one more passage that is certain to sustain us even as the pandemic continues.
In the midst of growing unrest surrounding the pandemic, this passage describes how surprisingly simple it is to glorify God in this moment and the stunning effect this can have on a watching world.
In this passage, Peter helps us to discern the true cause of our anxiety and apply the biblical remedy so that we might experience profound peace instead of profound worry.
In this passage, we considered one specific way we should approach life differently as the pandemic restrictions begin to lift.
In this passage, we have the privilege of seeing the rare jewel of contentment in the life of the Apostle Paul and learning how this jewel can become more common in our lives.
In the midst of many swirling questions during a global pandemic, this passage helps us examine our hearts and focus on the most important question.