Glendon Thompson Sermons: Recent Episodes
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Hope, peace, and forgiveness come through Jesus Christ. Christian sermons by Glendon Thompson, senior pastor of Jarvis Street Baptist Church and president of Toronto Baptist Seminary & Bible College.
We often do not give serious attention to the "little" sins in our lives, such as the sin of partiality. But the Bible takes the showing of partiality seriously. James addresses this issue in chapter 2 of his epistle.
"My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality." James 2:1
A sermon from James 2:1–13.
"for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise." Galatians 3: 26-29
A sermon from Galatians 3:15–29.
"And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practises righteousness has been born of him." 1 John 2:28-29
A sermon from 1 John 2:18–29.
Many people consider the Word of God as suggestive, rather than authoritative; it merely introduces ideas that carry no particular force, nor demand a particular response. But James, develops the theme of the right response to the word of God.
"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing." James 1:22-25
A sermon from James 1:19–27.
"Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”—
A sermon from Galatians 3:13.
"For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:6-8
A sermon from Romans 5:1–11.
A sermon from Galatians 3:1–12.
"Know then that it is those of faith who are the sons of Abraham. And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, 'In you shall all the nations be blessed.' So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith." Galatians 3:7-9
A sermon from Luke 18:15–30.
"And he said to them, 'Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, who will not receive many times more in this time, and in the age to come eternal life.” Luke 18:29-30
A sermon from James 1:5-8.
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways." James 1:5-8
We don't have all the details of the Bible in our minds, and there are many facts about Scripture that we do not know. But there is one fact that we must know, and that is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul had insight into numerous truths, but he had particular insight into the Gospel of the Lord Jesus and his saving grace.
A sermon from Galatians 1:11–24.
Although James is often neglected compared to other apostolic epistles, it is important wisdom literature, sometimes referred to as the Proverbs of the New Testament.
"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." James 1:2-3
A sermon from James 1:1–4.
A sermon from Galatians 1:6–9
"I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed." Galatians 1:6–9
Who is Christ Jesus for us today? In Western society, Christ is often seen as a cultural icon. A has-been superstar remembered in art, music, and on the calendar. Though many see Christ in this fashion, for the Christian, he is much more. He is our risen Lord and Saviour.
A sermon from Galatians 1:1–4.
The character of Balaam might not be completely familiar to everyone, but many remember the story of a talking donkey. As we study this chapter, we will draw out some lessons from the fascinating story of Balaam and his donkey.
A sermon from Numbers 22.
Like the ancient Stoics, we value self-sufficiency as one of the cardinal virtues. We value making our own way in life and we teach our children to be self-reliant. This is a good thing. But when it comes to the theological realm, self-sufficiency runs against the grain of biblical revelation. It does not work when it comes to our relationship with God.
As sermon from Luke 18:9–14.
One of the challenges of aging is that with the passage of time we experience a loss of wonder. It becomes more and more difficult for us to be surprised and we lose the innocence and sense of awe we had as children. This can also happen as we mature in the faith. When can lose our sense of awe for the marvelous truths in the Bible. This was not the case with the Apostle John, eyewitness of the Lord Jesus Christ.
A sermon from 1 John 1:1–10.
Often prayer is seen as a last resort, like an emergency chute on an airplane, only to be deployed when needed. And yet, the Bible calls us to be people who persist in prayer.
"Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart" Luke 18:1
A sermon from Luke 18:1–8.
Jesus instituted two ordinances for the church to observe until he returns: Baptism and the Lord's Supper. The Lord's Supper is central to the life of the church, a symbolic feast that points to the work of Christ and particularly His death on the cross.
"And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, 'Take, eat; this is My body.' Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, 'Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.” Matthew 26:26-29
A sermon from Matthew 26:17–30
A sermon from Luke 17:20–37
"Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, 'The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.” Luke 17: 20-21
Whatever the world has to offer does not compare to the risen Christ. The gospels do not conclude with the death of Christ, but with the resurrection of Christ, the living Lion of Judah.
A sermon from John 20.
Relationships on earth demand responsibility, but our relationship to God demands greater responsibility. As children of God we are required to please our heavenly Father.
A sermon from Romans 14:18.
This sermon deals with the subject of eternity and looks at the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.
A sermon from Luke 16:19–31.
"And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, 'All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.' Amen."
A sermon from Matthew 28:18–20.
While some scoff at the concept of faith, most people demonstrate some form of faith in everyday life. While we make many daily decisions on faith, trusting that the desired outcome will occur, we are often reluctant to trust in God.
A sermon from Mark 1:14–15.
Many of our successes in life can be attributed to the help of others along the way. Where we have arrived, we hardly have done so on our own, but by the sacrifices of others. We are grateful to those parents, teachers, and benefactors, but we must be infinitely more grateful to the Lord Jesus Christ, who made a sacrifice that transcends all others.
A sermon from Hebrews 10:1–14.
The Odyssey is a tale of a journey of human conquest, persistence, and struggle against great obstacles. But the greatest story of a journey is Israel's 40 years wandering in the wilderness. It is a journey not in which one man or nation receives praise, but in which God is the hero, for it is God who sustains Israel for 40 years in the wilderness and brings them into the promised land.
A sermon from Numbers 20:1–13.
Most of us have been conditioned to think in material terms. We believe in the tangible, things we can see and touch. And yet there is another dimension to life. An invisible dimension beyond human understanding, that is nevertheless as real as the material world in which we live.
"And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen!" 2 Timothy 1:18
A sermon from 2 Timothy 4:9–22.
Most of us will never have to lose our lives for our faith, but all of us are called upon to be faithful in our witness to Jesus Christ whatever the cost. It is this theme of faithfulness to Christ that drives the final chapter Paul's second epistle to Timothy.
"But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry." 2 Timothy 4:5
A sermon from 2 Timothy 4:1–7
Continuing with the theme of being clothed with Christ, we look at Galatians 4. The New Testament in its united witness teaches that Jesus is the pattern of life. If we wish to know how to live, the answer is found in Jesus Christ because he is the pattern of our lives.
A sermon from Galatians 4:4–20.
"But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him, where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all."
A sermon from Colossians 3:1–15.
There are a wide range of experts who give us advice on what to wear and what the latest fads are. Fashion comes and goes, but there is one fashion that remains the same: we are to clothe ourselves in the Lord Jesus Christ.
"But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts."
Romans 13:14
Jesus is a superior High Priest, because he serves in a superior place. He is seated at the right hand of the throne of the majesty in the heavens. Jesus carries out his ministry at the right hand of God, which is the true tabernacle. The tabernacle on earth, in which the Levitical priests served, was a shadow, or a type of the real tabernacle.
A sermon from Hebrews 8:6–12.
“For behold, the day is coming,Burning like an oven,And all the proud, yes, all who do wickedly will be stubble.And the day which is coming shall burn them up,”Says the Lord of hosts,“That will leave them neither root nor branch.But to you who fear My nameThe Sun of Righteousness shall ariseWith healing in His wings;And you shall go outAnd grow fat like stall-fed calves.You shall trample the wicked,For they shall be ashes under the soles of your feetOn the day that I do this,”Says the Lord of hosts.
A sermon from Malachi 4:1–6.
Many of you probably received a number of invitations over the Christmas holidays. This sermon relates to the greatest invitation of all time: the invitation to intimacy with God.
A sermon from Luke 14:12–24.
"I am going to Him whom my soul has loved, or rather to Him who has loved me with an everlasting love." These are the last words of John Owen, who died in August 1683. We often pay attention to people's last words as they are sometimes words of consequence.
In 1 Chronicles 29, David addressed the people concerning the preparations he made for the building of the temple that Solomon completed. This sermon looks at the words of consequence in David's prayer in verses 10-15.
A sermon from 1 Chronicles 29:1-20
Regardless of where we stand in our commitment to Jesus, it is fair to say that of all the great men and women who have walked the earth, none has risen to the stature of Jesus Christ. The accomplishments of all the great people throughout history cannot be compared to that of our Lord Jesus Christ whose career lasted a mere three years. The offering of Christ is beyond comparison in human history.
A sermon from Titus 2:11–15.
This sermon deals with worship as it appears to us in the Book of Revelation. John wrote Revelation in response to a vision that he received on the Isle of Patmos. He wrote to the seven churches of Asia Minor, now Western Turkey, around AD 95.
The genre of the book is Apocolyptic. It means "revelation", or "disclosure", or "the unveiling of", and in this case is the Revelation of Jesus Christ.
Although we change over time, Jesus never changes. He has an eternal, divine nature. He is and was and is to come."Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever."A sermon from Hebrews 13:8.
The writer of Hebrews tells us that Jesus is the superior high priest.
"For the law appoints as high priests men who have weakness, but the word of the oath, which came after the law, appoints the Son who has been perfected forever." Hebrews 7:28
A sermon from Hebrews 7:20–28.
The vocabulary of sin has been gradually disappearing from conversation, so that the Biblical concept of sin has is almost unknown. But all human beings are guilty of sin. The prophet, Isaiah, deals with this matter of sin, and it is a central issue in Isaiah chapter 1.
"Alas, sinful nation, A people laden with iniquity, A brood of evildoers, Children who are corrupters! They have forsaken the Lord, They have provoked to anger The Holy One of Israel, They have turned away backward."
Isaiah 1:4
The writer of Hebrews tells his readers to remember the kind of Lord that they were thinking of abandoning. He is the Son of God, the Captain of our salvation, and our great high priest.
A sermon from Hebrews 7:11–19.
A sermon from Micah 3:1–12.
It is clear from the Scriptures that we are to be concerned about this world because God is concerned about society as a whole. The prophet, Micah, shows us that God is engaged and concerned about justice.
“Hear now, O heads of Jacob, And you rulers of the house of Israel: Is it not for you to know justice? You who hate good and love evil; Who strip the skin from My people, And the flesh from their bones; Who also eat the flesh of My people, Flay their skin from them, Break their bones, And chop them in pieces Like meat for the pot, Like flesh in the caldron.”
Micah 3:1-3
A sermon from Hebrews 7:1–10.
"For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all, first being translated “king of righteousness,” and then also king of Salem, meaning “king of peace,” without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God, remains a priest continually." Hebrews 7:1-3
Baptists believe that every Christian is a priest unto God. We are able by ourselves to read and interpret Scriptures without a special class of mediators to interpret Scriptures and pray for us. We are a royal priesthood of believers with Jesus, himself, as our great high Priest.
A sermon from 1 Peter 2:1–10.
"Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ."
We don't always think often on the subject of heaven, but it is a subject that must preoccupy us because the Scriptures speak much of it.
"Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready.” And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints." Revelation 19:7-8
A sermon from Revelation 19:1–9.
Hudson Taylor believed in the promises of God and spent many years in China depending on God's promises alone.
"This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek." Hebrews 6:19-20
A sermon from Hebrews 6:13-20
A sermon from Hebrews 6:4–12.
The writer of Hebrews warns against apostasy. Making a spiritual "u-turn" is a serious thing.
"For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, if they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame." Hebrews 6:4-6
A sermon from Micah 2.
"Woe to those who devise iniquity, and work out evil on their beds! At morning light they practice it, because it is in the power of their hand. They covet fields and take them by violence, also houses, and seize them. So they oppress a man and his house, a man and his inheritance." Micah 2:1-2
A sermon from Micah 2.
"Woe to those who devise iniquity, and work out evil on their beds! At morning light they practice it, because it is in the power of their hand. They covet fields and take them by violence, also houses, and seize them. So they oppress a man and his house, a man and his inheritance." Micah 2:1-2
I there any real justice? The God we serve is a God of justice. The answers to the great evils of society are to be found in God the Judge.
This sermon is from Micah 1:1–16.
"For behold, the Lord is coming out of His place; He will come down And tread on the high places of the earth. The mountains will melt under Him, and the valleys will split like wax before the fire, like waters poured down a steep place." Micah 1:3-4
I there any real justice? The God we serve is a God of justice. The answers to the great evils of society are to be found in God the Judge.
This sermon is from Micah 1:1–16.
"For behold, the Lord is coming out of His place; He will come down And tread on the high places of the earth. The mountains will melt under Him, and the valleys will split like wax before the fire, like waters poured down a steep place." Micah 1:3-4
A sermon from 2 Timothy 1:1–2.
"Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, a beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord." 2 Timothy 1:1–2
A sermon from 2 Timothy 1:1–2.
"Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, a beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord." 2 Timothy 1:1–2
A sermon from John 2:13–25.
"Jesus answered and said to them, 'Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.' Then the Jews said, 'It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will You raise it up in three days?' But He was speaking of the temple of His body. Therefore, when He had risen from the dead, His disciples remembered that He had said this to them; and they believed the Scripture and the word which Jesus had said." John 2:19-22
A sermon from John 2:13–25.
"Jesus answered and said to them, 'Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.' Then the Jews said, 'It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will You raise it up in three days?' But He was speaking of the temple of His body. Therefore, when He had risen from the dead, His disciples remembered that He had said this to them; and they believed the Scripture and the word which Jesus had said." John 2:19-22
A sermon from Psalm 39.
"I said, 'I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth while in the presence of the wicked.' So I remained utterly silent, not even saying anything good. But my anguish increased; my heart grew hot within me."
Psalm 39:1-3a
"And many of the Samaritans of that city believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified, “He told me all that I ever did.” So when the Samaritans had come to Him, they urged Him to stay with them; and He stayed there two days. And many more believed because of His own word. Then they said to the woman, “Now we believe, not because of what you said, for we ourselves have heard Him and we know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world." John 4:39-42
A sermon from John 4:27–42.
"Jesus said to them, 'My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!" John 4:34-35
A sermon from John 4:27–38.
"Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” John 4:10
A sermon from John 4:1–18.
"Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:29-31
A sermon from Mark 12:28–34.
"And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God." Philippians 1:9-11
A sermon from Philippians 1:1–11.
"Therefore, having obtained help from God, to this day I stand, witnessing both to small and great, saying no other things than those which the prophets and Moses said would come— that the Christ would suffer, that He would be the first to rise from the dead, and would proclaim light to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles.” Acts 26:22-23
A Sermon from Acts 26.
"For I say to you, that to everyone who has will be given; and from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him." Luke 19:26
A sermon from Luke 19:11–27.
"And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the commandments of the Lord and His statutes which I command you today for your good? Indeed heaven and the highest heavens belong to the Lord your God, also the earth with all that is in it." Deuteronomy 10:12-14
A sermon from Deuteronomy 10
This sermon from John 17:20–26 focuses on the second part of Christ's prayer in John 17.
"I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me." John 17:20-21
In John 17, Jesus prayed a tremendous prayer. This sermon focuses on the first part of the prayer for his disciples, from John 17: 6-19.
“I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours. And all Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine, and I am glorified in them." John 17:9-10
The most important things are eternal things. We must remember, in the business of life, that there is such a thing as eternity.
"And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." John 17:3
A sermon from John 17:1–5.
The writer of Hebrews advances the teaching that the Lord Jesus Christ is our Great High Priest. He moves swifly in chapter five to present the qualifcations of Jesus as the Great High Priest because he knows that merely declaring this would not satisfy his readers - they would require proof.
"And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, called by God as High Priest “according to the order of Melchizedek,” Hebrews 5:9-10
A sermon from Hebrews 5:1–10.
Is the God of the Old Testament a violent or bloody God? Is He different from the God of the New Testament? This sermon looks at these questions in the context of the zeal of Phinehas in Numbers 25.
"Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 'Phinehas the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, has turned back My wrath from the children of Israel, because he was zealous with My zeal among them, so that I did not consume the children of Israel in My zeal." Numbers 25:10-11
We are called to approach God in prayer bodly. This sermon looks at the meaning, manner, and motivation behind the writer's call to draw near the throne of grace.
"Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16
At certain points throghout his gospel, Matthew emphasizes the return of Christ. He gives us clues to watch for and outlines the hope that we look forward to.
"Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other." Matthew 24:30-31
A sermon from Matthew 24:1–31.
Fidelity to commitment appears to be something of a rarity today. We are not always moved to keep our word. Especially in marriage. Unwavering commitment to a person, promise, cause, or legitimate position formerly held, is not in our best interest. We want the freedom to be able to break our word. However, the call of God to the Christian is fundamentally a call to whole-hearted commitment.
"Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin." Hebrews 4:14-15
A sermon from Hebrews 4:14–15.
We have a tendency to miss signals, often by accident. But there are signals of transcendence that we should be careful not to miss. Signals from God. As Good Friday approaches, we consider those listed in Matthew’s gospel as he writes about events leading up the cross:
"Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many."
A sermon from Matthew 27:35–54.
We are often ambivalent towards words. To some they are considered inconsequential. Others consider words almost tyrannical, and they set out to decontruct the imperialism of the logos, or the word. Whatever our views, we cannot merely discount words as inconsequential or of no value. Words are powerful, especially the word of God.
"For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." Hebrews 4:12
A sermon from Hebrews 4:1–13.
Often we cannot bear the harsh realities of life. But there are other unshakeable realities that we must consider. In Philippians 2, Paul lists four: Consolation in Christ, comfort of love, fellowship of the Spirit, affection and mercy. He encourages the Philippians to live in unity with these four realities as motivation.
"Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind." Phil 2:1-2
This sermon is from Philippians 1:27–2:4.
"But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved." Ephesians 2:4-5
A sermon from Ephesians 2:1–10.
In Hebrews chapter 4, the writer focuses on the motif of rest. He brings a message of assurance; an encouragement in order that the reader will persevere in the Christian life.
"There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience." Hebrews 4:9-11
This sermon is from Hebrews 4:1–11.
A sermon from Philippians 1:1–18.
"Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honoured in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Philippians 1:19-21
A sermon from Hebrews 3:7–19.
In the second part of Hebrews 3, the writer moves from the positive example of faithfulness, that is Jesus Christ, to a negative example of unfaithful Israel that we should not imitate.
"Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God." Hebrews 3:12
A sermon from 2 Samuel 7.
One of the great biblical themes is that of covenant. It means a solemn agreement between two or more parties. There is a solemn agreement between God and His people. One of the most important covenants in the Bible is the Davidic covenant.
A sermon from Hebrews 3:1–6.
"Now Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, to testify to the things that were to be spoken later, but Christ is faithful over God's house as a son. And we are his house if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope." Hebrews 3:5-6
A sermon from Isaiah 46:1–13. The Lord moves to comfort His people.
Remember this and stand firm, recall it to mind, you transgressors, remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose’
Isaiah 46:8-10
A sermon from Hebrews 2:10–18.
"For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering." Hebrews 2:10
A sermon from 3 John
"We are all imitators, undoubtedly. […] We learn and act the way we were taught, the way we saw our parents acted, […] we learn often by imitation."
John commands "[...] do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God" (3 Jn 11).
Ultimately, "Christ has shown to us the way through his sacrificial love and service" which we are to imitate.
A sermon from Hebrews 1:5–14.
"But of the Son he says,
'Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever, the sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.”
Hebrews 1:8-9
A sermon from 2 John 1:1–13
"And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, so that you should walk in it." 2 John 1:6
A sermon from Hebrews 1:1–4
"Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs."
Christ alone is the Mediator between God and man.
"This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:11-12
The greatest unchanging truth is that we have an unchanging God.
"Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you will remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will change them like a robe, and they will pass away, but you are the same, and your years have no end. The children of your servants shall dwell secure; their offspring shall be established before you." Psalm 102:25-28
A sermon from Psalm 102.
"Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:29-31
This sermon is from Mark 12:18–34.
Salvation is a real rescue from imminent danger. Christians have come to know real salvation, not an attempted salvation, but a real deliverance from deadly enemies, especially Satan and sin and eternal separation from God; hell itself.
This sermon is from 2 Timothy 1:1–18. "Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began, but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel..." 2 Timothy 1:8-10
There is a tendency to downplay God's grace and replace it with our works. But the reformers insisted on the necessity of grace. Believers must always be looking to and keeping before us the wonders of God's grace. This message will develop another aspect of God's grace: the sufficiency of grace.
A sermon from 2 Corinthians 12:1–10.
"And He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." 2 Corinthians 12:9
The prophet Amos declares glory to God in the highest because he exalts God. He stresses the theme of the sovereignty of God. A sermon from Amos 1:1–15.
“The Lord roars from Zion, And utters His voice from Jerusalem; The pastures of the shepherds mourn, And the top of Carmel withers.”
Amos 1:2
A sermon from Hebrews 13:7–25.
"Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you." Hebrews 13:17
A sermon from Acts 1:1–12.
Jesus said to his disciples: "It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:7-8
A sermon from Romans 10:9.
"...if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9
The Christian faith places enormous emphasis on knowledge. And the greatest knowledge that we may possess is the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Mark sets out as his mission to reveal the person and the work of the Lord Jesus Christ.
A sermon from Mark 8:22–31.
"And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again." Mark 8:31
A sermon from Colossians 4:2–18.
"Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak." Colossians 4:2-4
A sermon from Hebrews 13:1–6.
"Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." Hebrews 13:1
A sermon from Colossians 3:18–4:1.
"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ." Colossians 3:23-24
A sermon from Colossians 3:12–17.
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God." Colossians 3:16
A sermon from Hebrews 12:18–29.
"But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are registered in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect, to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel." Hebrews 12:22-24
A sermon from Colossians 3:5–11.
"Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him, where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all." Colossians 3:9–11
A sermon from Hebrews 12:12–17.
"Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;" Hebrews 12: 14-15
A sermon from Ephesians 2:11–22.
"But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation"
Ephesians 2:13-14
A sermon from Luke 19:28–48.
"Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, saying:
‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!’ Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
Luke 19:37-38
A sermon from Colossians 2:1–5.
"For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words. For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ."
Colossians 2:1-5
A sermon from Colossians 2:16–3:4.
"If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory."
Colossians 3:1-4
A sermon from 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10.
"For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake."
1 Thessalonians 1:5
A Christmas message from 1 Timothy 2:4–5.
"For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time, for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am speaking the truth in Christ and not lying—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth."
1 Timothy 2:1-7
A sermon from Micah 5:1–9.
"But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.”
Micah 5:2
A sermon from Psalm 73.
"Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
Psalm 73:25-26
A sermon from Colossians 1:24–29.
"To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory." Colossians 1:27
A sermon from John 10:1–18.
"Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep." John 10:1-2
A sermon from Titus 3:1–15.
"But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Saviour appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life." Titus 3:4-7
A sermon from Colossians 1:15–23.
"And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister." Colossians 1:21-23
A sermon from 2 Chronicles 1:1–17.
"In that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, 'Ask what I shall give you.' And Solomon said to God, 'You have shown great and steadfast love to David my father, and have made me king in his place. O Lord God, let your word to David my father be now fulfilled, for you have made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth. Give me now wisdom and knowledge to go out and come in before this people, for who can govern this people of yours, which is so great?” 2 Chronicles 1:7-10
This sermon is from Colossians 1:15–20.
"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be pre-eminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross."
A sermon from Hebrews 12:1–13.
"Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or faint-hearted. In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? 'My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.” Heb 12:3-6
A sermon from Hebrews 12:1–2.
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
This sermon is from Hebrews 11:29–40.
"By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land, but the Egyptians, when they attempted to do the same, were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days. By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had given a friendly welcome to the spies." Heb 11:29-31
A sermon from Colossians 1:9–14.
"May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." Col 1:11-14
This sermon is from Hebrews 12:23–29.
"Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire." Heb 12:28-29
This sermon is from Colossians 1:9–14.
"And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God." Colossians 1:9-10
This sermon is from Hebrews 11:8–22.
"By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God." Heb 11:8-10
The Book of Colossians emphasizes the grandeur and the greatness of the Lord Jesus Christ. This is a sermon from Colossians 1:1–8.
As Christians we are called to believe in what we cannot see: an invisible God in an invisible realm called heaven. The Books of Hebrews describes this as faith.
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible." Hebrews 11:1-3
A sermon from Hebrews 11:1-7.
Jesus was called a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. We see an example of his suffering and agony in the Garden of Gethsemane.
"And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. And he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.” Mark 14:32-34
A sermon from Mark 14:32–42
Today, it is normal for a country to take regular censuses of its citizens. However, in the Old Testament King David took a census against God's will, and was punished for it. This sermon looks at 2 Samuel 24 in three parts. It considers the theological point that the sin of self sufficiency robs God of his deserved glory and provokes his displeasure.
"And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by cancelling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him." Colossians 2:13-15
A sermon from Colossians 2:1-23.
"Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water." Hebrews 10:19-22
A sermon from Hebrews 10:19-31.
"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her" Ephesians 5:25
A sermon from Ephesians 5:25-33.
"The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship." Hebrews 10:1
A sermon from Hebrews 10:1-18.
Things on earth tend to decay, or become outdated, but Christ's work is everlasting.
"For Christ has entered, not into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true things, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf." Hebrews 9:24
A sermon from Hebrews 9:23-28
Scripture uses several metaphors to refer to the church. For example, the light of the world, the salt of the earth, branches connected to the vine. But surely one of the most fascinating is the church as the body of Christ. This sermon is from Ephesians 1:15-23.
Hope needs a foundation. As Christians, we have hope, and that hope has a secure foundation in the blood of Jesus Christ.
"Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins." Hebrews 9:22
In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul describes the church using three metaphors: a field under cultivation, a building whose foundation has been laid, and a temple in which the Spirit of God dwells.
"Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple." 1 Corinthians 8:16-17
The writer of Hebrews makes it clear that Jesus Christ is God's Son. He is greater than the angels, greater than Joshua, and greater than Aaron. His priesthood is the superior priesthood because of his superior sacrifice. A sermon from Hebrews 9:1-14
"But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons." A sermon from Galatians 4:1-20
"So Peter opened his mouth and said: 'Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him." Acts 10:34-48
The Bible is our manual for living life unto God. In this text, Jesus tells his disciples to expect opposition just as Christ endured; not to fear, but trust in God's fatherly care; and to be careful to acknowledge Jesus as Lord. A sermon from Matthew 10:24-33.
A Easter message from 2 Corinthians 13:4. "For he was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but in dealing with you we will live with him by the power of God."
An Easter Message from Romans 14:9. "For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's. For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living."
Peter reminds us that the calling of the Christian involves suffering. We imitate Christ, who suffered for us. 1 Peter 4:1-11
The apostle Paul calls us away from idols, and teaches us that we are to flee idolatry. This sermon is from 1 Corinthians 10:14-22.
There are lessons from history, especially salvation history, that must not go unrecognized. We must draw on salvation history for our present life. A sermon from 1 Corinthians 10:1-13.
Christians are participating in a race - a spiritual race. We are running in a prescribed path given us by the Lord Jesus Christ. This spiritual race takes the centre of Paul's attention in 1 Corinthians 9:19-27.
Jesus said: "Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them." This is a sermon from John 5:25-39.
There is only one name that can lift us up and give us strength: the name of Jesus. The apostles proclaim this name throughout the Book of Acts. This sermon is from Acts 5:14-42.
The reason we should be grateful isn't because it makes us feel better, but because we are debtors to God. We owe everything to God. Deuteronomy 8:1-20
Once of the most penetrating insights into marriage comes to us from this passage in 1 Corinthians 7:1–24.
Our world is a world in need of joy. Though we are one of the richest generations in history, we are missing joy. Philippians 4:1-9
We often assume that our lives belong to us. But Scriptures teach us that our lives do not belong to us, but to God. 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Two thousand years ago, God shocked the world with an incomparable gift: the gift of his son. Why did God send his son? Because he loved us. It was love that motivated God to give his son. A Christmas sermon from 1 John 4:9.
At Christmas, Christians reflect on the King who sits on his throne and reigns over the entire dominion of this world. Isaiah 11:1-16 gives us great insight into this King.
Ezekiel 20 contains a spiritual history of God's people. As we reflect on this history we are enlightened regarding the spiritual journey of Israel, but we are also instructed about our own spiritual journeys. Ezekiel 20:1-32
There are boundaries, it seems, in every area of life. At the airport, for example, there are physical boundaries; clearly marked and well defined areas where we cannot go. There are also legal boundaries. We can buy things from a store, but we cannot steal things from a store. As well as physical and legal boundaries, there are moral boundaries. 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 reminds us that God has moral standards that we must obey.
Throughout the Bible, God's people are often described as servants of the Lord, or servants of Christ. In this sermon, we reflect upon the profile of a servant as illustrated in the life of Ezra. Reading: Ezra 7:1-28
In many parts of the world bread is a staple of life, an essential part of our diet. Jesus uses this familiar picture of bread and applies it to himself, identifying himself at the Bread of Life. John 6:1-15; 22-35
The books of Nehemiah and Ezra account for the return of the exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem. The rebuilding of Jerusalem has enduring and significant spiritual lessons for believers to ponder even today. Ezra 1:1-11
In this chapter, Jesus is accused of breaking the laws of the Sabbath. But Jesus defends His authority over the Sabbath, saying He shares both functional and essential equality with the Father, and is the Lord of the Sabbath. John 5:19-30
The Book of Chronicles maps the history of Israel from Adam to the exile. This chapter summarizes the rule and reign of the last four Kings of Judah prior to the exile. A sermon from 2 Chronicles 26:1-23
At the beginning of the Book of John, Jesus' ministry was well received, however things take a turn in chapter five. John begins chapter five with the miraculous healing at the pool of Bethesda, yet the response from Jesus' critics is increasingly hostile and He is largely rejected by the establishment. This sermon is from John 5:1-28
In the gospel of John, the author presents evidence in favour of Jesus Christ, much like one would in a court of law. One of the witnesses he calls is the prophet John the Baptist. John 3:22-36
What is the way of wisdom? We cannot depend on our own selves to know wisdom. The Scriptures tell us we cannot live wisely apart from God. 1 John 1:1-10
If there is one truth in the world that is most captivating and most nourishing, it is that God loves us. This is revealed to us in Scripture, and it is the greatest of truths. John 3:16
Everywhere we look, we see signs of new things and rejuvenation. But the Bible says we ourselves must be made new creatures. We must be born again, or experience the new birth. This transformation is not physical, but spiritual. John 3:1-8
In this world of trouble and suffering, how can we dare to trust the Lord? Psalm 56 demonstrates that in the midst of adversity, God's people can trust Him, especially in the trials of life. David was not writing from a place of comfort or shelter, but lived through many struggles. Even thought he faced so many trials, David did not compromise trust in God.
In the Old Testament, Israel was responsible for preserving the word of God. They were supposed to take special measures to protect and keep it. However, by the time of Josiah, the word had already been lost. Today, we need to preserve God's word in our own lives. We need to cherish it and allow it to dwell in us. 2 Kings 22:1-23:3.
God is not a helpless being waiting to be found by us. Rather, God takes the initiative. He came into the world to seek and to save His people. John 1:35-31
Is there life after death? Many people draw their own conclusions about eternity, but the consistent Biblical message, proven by Jesus' death and resurrection, is that there is life after death. Preached from Isaiah 25.
Much of what we know about our physical reality originates from the testimony of others. In the same way, we rely on the testimony of others for information about spiritual things. Dr. Thompson preaches from John 1:19-34.
There have been many evil leaders throughout history. One of them was Manasseh, King of Judah. Yet even for Manasseh there was mercy and forgiveness. 2 Chronicles 33:1-20
There are many opinions about who Jesus is, but John in the Gospel of John, the prologue gives a clear, unmistakable picture of the real, Biblical Jesus. John 1:14-18
Life is often characterized by suffering. We are not promised a life without suffering here on earth. In fact, the Christian life is, in larger measure, a journey through a veil of cares. But the suffering of the people of God is of uppermost concern to God himself. 1 Peter 4:1-19
John's gospel stands as a pillar at the beginning of the New Testament. His intent is to make known that Jesus is God in flesh. John 1:1-5
There are many who do not trust in the Lord. We often put our trust in ourselves, government, wealth, or other things. But Peter provides ground for trusting wholly in God. 1 Peter 1:1-21