Sermons — Page 68

2 Corinthians 6 and 7 examine Christian holiness as separation from sin and usefulness to God, not legalism or outward respectability. Holiness is expected in the church because God’s people belong to Him and live for His glory.

Separation From SinLegalism WarningGospel Usefulness

Tracing Nehemiah's persistent reforms in Jerusalem, the message calls elders and God's people to remain under the teaching of the Word and to persevere in the work of rebuilding and revival without growing weary or compromising with

Nehemiah's ReformsEldersUnder the Word

Concluding a study through Luke 11 and Luke 18 on prayer, this message uses the friend seeking bread and the persistent widow to explain why sinful, created beings have the right to bring bold, persistent requests to a sovereign God whose

Persistent PrayerGod's SovereigntyPrayer for the Lost

The joyful dedication of Jerusalem's rebuilt wall, carried out by priests, Levites, and singers gathered from every quarter, is preached as proof that no believer's part in the Lord's work is insignificant, since even the smallest

Wall DedicationSmall Part, Greater Work

Continuing through Luke 11:5-13, the message unpacks the progression of asking, seeking, and knocking as persistent, ongoing prayer, illustrated by the fervent prayer life of missionary David Brainerd.

Persistent PrayerDavid BrainerdSchool of Prayer

Opening the disciples' request "teach us to pray" in Luke 11, the message argues that even the most privileged disciples still lacked a prayer life, and calls the church into the new year with a renewed, simple pattern of prayer rather than

Lord's PrayerSchool of PrayerNew Year Resolve

Paul's ministry in Corinth gives a new-year pattern for faithful gospel work: engaging people, devoting oneself to the Word, enduring rejection, and trusting God's open doors.

Corinth MinistryGospel WorkOpen DoorMissionary Perseverance

Luke 1 presents Mary as a simple servant who submits to God's Word with purity, faith, and obedience. Her response to Gabriel shows a life surrendered to the Lord's ownership, role, and will despite costly circumstances.

Mary's SubmissionServanthoodAnnunciation

Matthew 1 and Philippians 2 present Immanuel as the eternal Son who humbled himself, took true humanity, and was exalted by the Father. Believers are called to share Christ's humble submission to the Father, to one another, and to the work

Christ's HumilityKenosisSubmission in the Church

Matthew's genealogy displays God's grace through Abraham, David, outcast women, and the humble family into which Christ was born. The line of Jesus magnifies God's faithfulness to save sinners and keep His promises.

Genealogy of GraceDavidic PromiseOutcast WomenChrist's Lineage