Sermons — Page 12

Hebrews 10:22-25 moves from the privileges of the new covenant to the responsibilities of drawing near, holding fast, and encouraging one another. The sermon shows that faithful church life flows from receiving Christ's finished work, not

Acts 6:1-7 shows a real division in the Jerusalem church when widows were neglected, and a wise solution was brought forward. The sermon highlights how Spirit-filled service protected unity, cared for needs, and kept the ministry of the

Church Unity

Hebrews 10:19-21 introduces the privileges of the new life in Christ: confident access to God, a new and living way, and a great high priest. The sermon shows that grasping these new covenant privileges is necessary for living out the

Hebrews 10:11-18 presents Jesus as the all-sufficient sacrifice whose once-for-all offering brings permanent forgiveness. The sermon contrasts old covenant distance and repeated sacrifices with new covenant nearness, assurance, and liberty

Acts 5:17-33 shows the second outbreak of persecution against the church as the apostles are arrested and commanded to stop preaching. The sermon calls the church to obey God, keep proclaiming the gospel, and use seasons of peace for

Colossians 1:15-20 presents Christ as preeminent over creation, the church, and all reconciliation. The sermon calls hearers to marvel at His majesty, bend the knee to His lordship, and live for His glory.

James 3 exposes the power and danger of the tongue, showing that speech reveals what the heart treasures. The sermon urges believers to treasure God's Word and use redeemed speech to tell the truth, especially the truth of the gospel.

Gospel Witness

Psalm 113:3 frames the call to marvel at Jesus and live for His glory. The message celebrates the gospel work of Vacation Bible School while urging children and adults alike to humble themselves before Christ and seek His mercy.

Matthew 7:11 teaches believers to trust the goodness, nearness, and generosity of the heavenly Father. The sermon points to Christ as the only way sinners can know God as Father and rest in His fatherly care.

Prayer

Mark 10:13-16 shows Jesus welcoming children and using them to teach grown disciples about the kingdom. The sermon presents children's ministry as serious gospel labor with a mighty expectation that God will save and disciple the young.