First Presbyterian Church (PCA) Sermons: Recent Episodes
First Presbyterian Church (PCA)
Martin Luther called this section of 1 Peter a difficult but wonderful text. How can we see Christ and His victorious work of salvation in this challenging passage of Scripture?
What is life like when our eyes are closed to the resurrection of Jesus? What happens when Jesus opens our eyes and how does he do it?
We are celebrating Advent in Revelation 12. This chapter describes the birth of Jesus in light of a cosmic battle between God's people and the great red dragon who is none other than Satan himself.
Rev. Martin Antoon is the RUF campus minister at SCAD. He preaches to us from Luke 10:25-37 about the Good Samaritan.
Elijah is disappointed, discouraged, and depressed, yet the Lord meets him and reveals his abounding grace
Elijah experiences both the triumph and trials of faith. How does God reveal His grace on the mountaintop and in the valley?
Elijah returns to the land of Israel in order to confront Ahab. In this section of Elijah's life we learn about how to serve God faithfully in a wicked culture. 1. Obey God even when He calls you into danger. 2. Fear God even when you are...
In dark times, God seeks to strengthen our faith in His Word. As Elijah goes to a widow in Zarephath, we see (1) the sovereign call of faith, (2) the supreme challenge of faith, and (3) the serious crisis of faith.
The Word of God is our hope in the day of darkness. 1. Ahab's Evil Reign, 2. Elijah's Bold Prophecy, and 3. God's Preserving Grace
We must adorn sound doctrine with holy lives. God calls the men and women, the old and the young, and the slaves and the masters to demonstrate the truthfulness of God's Word in how we live our everyday lives.
False teachers threaten God's purposes for His Church. False teachers must be silenced!
Godliness grows in the garden of the Church. The Church must be governed according to Scripture alone. God's Word tells us about church order and government. Elders must be qualified men according to Scripture.
In the greeting of Paul's epistle to Titus, we observe five features of faithful gospel ministry.
God will fully restore His people when they repent. He will restore His blessings, pour out His Spirit, and offer His salvation.
God's people have experienced a devastating locust plague as an act of God's judgment. Joel calls upon God's people to wake up, understand the times, and lament. Do we understand the times and lament the sad state of the Church today?
Paul's faith comes under fire as he appears before Felix the Governor in Caesarea. How should we respond when the Enemy hurls his fiery darts at our faith?
After Paul defends his faith before the Sanhedrin, Jesus stands by him, reassuring him of his presence and reminding him of his purpose. Paul will testify in Rome. Shortly thereafter a group of 40 Jews devise an evil plot to assassinate Paul. But even...
Paul is brought before the Sanhedrin to give his defense. He takes a stand for Jesus with a clean conscience, a clear message, and a courageous heart. When we stand for Jesus, he stands by us.
Paul gives his farewell address to the Ephesian elders. What does God require of faithful elders?
Paul and his companions stay in Troas for seven days and they choose "the first day of the week" for their day of worship and fellowship. What did they choose this day? What is so special about Sunday?
Paul's gospel preaching is perceived to be a threat the city of Ephesus and a riot breaks out.
God is performing extraordinary miracles by the hand of Paul, and a group of Jewish exorcists attempt to manipulate God's power by invoking the name of Jesus. Is the power of Jesus real in your life? How can we access this power for our good and...
Apollos ministers in Ephesus. Although he is knowledgeable, gifted, and passionate for the Lord, he is not above correction. Priscilla and Aquila pull him aside in private and explain the truth more accurately. Are you teachable before the Lord?
When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son. This sermon explores the perfect timing of the birth of Jesus.
Paul in Athens. How can we reach out to unbelievers without compromising our mission, message, and manner of life?
Paul and Silas preach the good news that Jesus is King in Thessalonica and Berea. We learn about the art of gospel persuasion, the act of gospel disruption, and the advantage of gospel discovery. Do we proclaim the Kingship of Jesus?
Paul and Silas embark on the second missionary journey and receive the Lord's call to Macedonia. We learn from them how to proclaim the gospel in cross-cultural situations.
Paul and Barnabas are about to set out on their second missionary journey, but they have a sharp disagreement about John Mark and they part ways. What are we to make of this church conflict and how does it apply to us today?