Category Archives: Sermon

The Fountain of Wisdom

I want their hearts to be encouraged and joined together in love, so that they may have all the riches of complete understanding and have the knowledge of God’s mystery—Christ. In him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (Colossians 2:2, 3 … Continue reading

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Godly Grief or Worldly Grief

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death (2 Corinthians 7:10 CSB) The church in Corinth had fallen into sin. Paul offered a pastoral rebuke of them through his “severe letter” … Continue reading

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God Does Not Make Suggestions

Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, … according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith—to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! … Continue reading

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Good News [Rom 1:5]

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures—concerning his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh and was … Continue reading

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Good News [Rom 1:3, 4]

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures—concerning his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh and was … Continue reading

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Good News [Romans 1:1]

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures—concerning his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh and was … Continue reading

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The Question Is, Do You Believe It?

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,… (Ephesians 3:20 ESV) Paul pauses in his letter to the Ephesian believers to offer a … Continue reading

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The Blessing of the Lord in Our Security and Protection

Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. (Psalm 127:1b ESV) Last time we considered the Lord’s providence in our daily labors, or vocation. Now the broader issue of our safety and security is addressed. … Continue reading

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A Good Word for the Restless

Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28) I was very restless yesterday afternoon. I was to the point I was ready to jump through the wall and leave … Continue reading

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The Wonder of Mark’s Gospel: Astonishment at Jesus’ Teaching

They were astonished at his teaching because he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not like the scribes. (Mark 1:22 CSB) It seems that Jesus preached without notes. He had no study filled with commentaries and systematic theologies. He … Continue reading

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