Sermons — Page 62

Closing a verse-by-verse series through John's Gospel, this message reflects on John's stated purpose in writing and the wider testimony of the New Testament witnesses, calling hearers to humble themselves and come to faith in Christ.

Gospel Witness

Ephesians 2 presents God's workmanship in individual believers and in the local church as a display of his glory. The message calls the church to embrace biblical structures of grace so that the body becomes a faithful, useful masterpiece

Focusing on the local church as the God-ordained center of His redemptive work, the message calls the congregation, and especially its men, to pursue the purification, unity, and sanctification of the church so that God alone receives the

Recounting a faithful, unseen prayer warrior who never preached a sermon but undergirded decades of ministry, the message calls believers to keep serving in hidden, unapplauded roles within the local church, trusting that God exalts the

Working through John 20:24-29, the message defends Thomas's genuine faith despite his doubt, showing how Jesus patiently meets his unbelief with evidence and calls hearers today to the greater blessing of believing without having seen.

Examining John 20:19-23, the message shows how the risen Christ moves the frightened disciples from doubt to joy and then commissions them for gospel work, teaching that personal trials and the joy that follows are meant to build up the

Continuing through John 20:11-18, the message contrasts Mary's great love but weak faith with John's stronger faith yet fearful heart, showing how Christ patiently reveals Himself and commissions Mary to carry the news of His resurrection

Acts 13 points to God preparing good works for His people and completing His purposes through them in His time. David's life shows that trials, hidden service, and delayed fruit are part of the work God appoints and empowers.

Walking through John 20:1-10 and the discovery of the empty tomb by Mary, Peter, and John, the message contrasts their panic and confusion with the settled truth that the resurrection is the climax of the gospel, Christ's victory over sin,

Closing the money series, seven lessons are drawn from the sacrificial, initiative-driven generosity of the Macedonian churches in 2 Corinthians 8, distinguishing the ongoing tithe from free will offerings given to meet private and public