Light and heat are inseparable from a candle's flame. So also faith and love are inseparable from the Christian life... Hear the full audio of "There is No Fear in Love" A sermon on 1 John 4:16-21 / First Sunday after Trinity / 23 June 2019 1 John 4:16-21 (ESV) 16 So we have come to … Continue reading There is No Fear in Love
The Spirit of Truth
Christ promised and sent the Spirit of Truth for you. The Third Person of the Trinity works nearby, within and through you according to His divine purpose. The world holds skewed notions of sin, righteousness and judgment. This Spirit speaks the Truth, He speaks salvation in Christ to hearts mired in lies. Your heavenly Helper … Continue reading The Spirit of Truth
Using Your Freedom
"Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God." (1 Peter 2:16) Hear the full audio of "Using Your Freedom" A sermon on 1 Peter 2:11-20 / Fourth Sunday of Easter / 12 May 2019 From 1 PETER 2:11-20 (ESV) 11 Beloved, I urge you … Continue reading Using Your Freedom
Called to Fellowship in His Sufferings and Glory
Most of us would gladly be rid of our own suffering, shame, weakness, guilt and fear. When the Apostle counts all things as loss, he means everything he once considered good about himself and his life's work: all his obedience, honor, achievements, integrity, popularity, pride and most fervent zeal. To have fellowship in his suffering … Continue reading Called to Fellowship in His Sufferings and Glory
The Christ of Cosmic Consequence
Demons and the Devil, the Father of Lies--Jesus exposes their work with His Word of truth. "If God were your Father..." Jesus explains, "you would love me, for I came from God and I am here. I came not of my own accord, but He sent me." Hear the full audio of "The Christ of … Continue reading The Christ of Cosmic Consequence
The Constant and the Multiplier
Hear the full audio of "The Constant and The Multiplier" A sermon on John 6:1-15 / Fourth Sunday in Lent / 31 March 2019
Called Together to Stand Apart in His Fellowship
"Do you renounce the Devil, and all his works, and all his ways?" Our Baptism unites us to Christ. Being united in true Fellowship with Jesus means forsaking all 'fellowship' with lawlessness, darkness, the devil, idolatry and unbelief...for the Lord has called you together to stand apart, to be his living temple, sons and daughters … Continue reading Called Together to Stand Apart in His Fellowship
Called by God into Fellowship with His Son
Our 2019 Lent series: Fellowship in His Word begins with God's desire and design for our Fellowship. The Lord takes the initiative, the decisive action to call us into Fellowship with His Son. Hear the full audio of "Called by God into Fellowship with His Son" A sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:4-18 / Ash Wednesday … Continue reading Called by God into Fellowship with His Son
They Saw No One But Jesus
In his excitement, Peter interrupts a beautiful conversation between Jesus and Moses and Elijah. But the Father interrupts Peter--and indeed our own presumptuous and misguided thoughts--to reveal His beloved Son in glory, urging us all "Listen to Him!" Hear the full audio of "They Saw No One But Jesus" A sermon on Matthew 17:1-9 / … Continue reading They Saw No One But Jesus
We are Distinct, I and Your People
Whether we feel close to God or not, the Lord moves in mercy toward His people, and goes with them. Hear the full audio of "We are Distinct, I and Your People" A sermon on Exodus 33:12-23 (ESV) Second Sunday after Epiphany / 20 January 2019 Thanks for listening! Share with a friend if you like … Continue reading We are Distinct, I and Your People