Guest Preacher
Jesus Prays for Himself
In John 17:1–5, we read the beginning of the High Priestly Prayer, in which Jesus prays for Himself and for His precious followers. Mr. Paul Tamras proclaims the Son’s glorifying work, the Son’s gift of eternal life, and the Son’s accomplished task. “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all…
The Lost and Younger Son
In Luke 15:11–24, Jesus tells the familiar parable of the Prodigal Son which teaches the amazing grace of our heavenly Father. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches his prodigal life, his true confession, and his loving Father. “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed…
The Suffering and Exalted Savior
In Isaiah 53:1–12, the prophet presents a remarkable description of the suffering and sacrifice of our wonderful Savior. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the humiliation and death of Christ, and the results of Christ’s death on our behalf.
“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and…
A Righteous Man in the Wrong Place
In Genesis 19:1–29, we read the story of Lot, a man willing to compromise his faith, and we see the justice and mercy of God on display. Dr. Sherif Fahim preaches the focus of the story, Lot the backslider or compromiser, and our great righteous merciful God. “Then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the…
The Gospel of God
In Mark 1:1–15, Jesus begins his ministry by proclaiming the gospel message that the kingdom of God is at hand. Pastor Brandt Barnard preaches the initiation of the gospel of God, the indicative (truth) of the gospel of God, and the imperative of the gospel of God.
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”
Disciplining Our Covenant Children in the Gospel
In Ephesians 6:1-4, the apostle Paul exhorts fathers to raise their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. At this baptism service, listen as Pastor Tiago Baia preaches on disciplining covenant children in the gospel founded on worship, on a wife and husband’s loving relationship,…
Reaching the Summit
Romans 8:31–39 explains the confidence belonging to all those who place their trust in Jesus Christ. Pastor Andrew Vander Maas leads us on a journey of faith as we come through the clouds of questions about our own belonging and worthiness and then begin to see more clearly our salvation in Jesus Christ our Victor, Interceder, and Lover of our souls.
“For I am sure…
A Good Confession
In 1 Timothy 6:11-16, the apostle Paul exhorts Timothy to flee foolish and sinful covetousness and instead pursue godliness. Listen as Dr. Mark Kelderman preaches on the characteristics of a good confession: flees evil, follows righteousness, fights the fight of faith, and is founded on the confession of Christ.
“But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue…
Living a Life on Mission
Since Christians have been raised with Christ and seated with him in heaven by faith, how then shall we live on earth? Listen as guest preacher Mr. Matthew Mihelic preaches from Colossians 4:2-6 on living a life on mission by persevering in prayer, walking in wisdom, and speaking with grace.
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its…
From Guilt to Gratitude [Part 2]
Psalm 32:1-11 and 1 Peter 1:3-9 explains the gratitude of all those whose sins are forgiven. Rev. Bill Fennema declares the solace of the redeemed, the school or instruction of the redeemed, and the celebration of the redeemed. The majesty, power, and glory of God are on display in His gift of salvation to the redeemed!
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus…
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