Various Sermons

Various Sermons

The Call of Wisdom

In Proverbs 8:1-36, wisdom calls the listener to seek wisdom and to gain blessings and even the gift of life. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches an open call, a trustworthy call, and a life-giving call. “Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting beside my doors. For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord.”

Did God Actually Say?

In Genesis 3:1, we read the first recorded words of Satan in the Bible, “Did God actually say?” Pastor Ben Bessett answers these questions: What does Satan want people to believe about God and His Word? What was Jesus’s view of Scripture? How did Jesus respond to the accusations of Satan? What is the relationship between the Word of God and the believer? What is the…

Being Provoked for God

In 1 Samuel 17:1-58, we read the story of David and Goliath and the remarkable way the Lord uses young David to defend His honor. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches defending God’s honor today, defending the faith in a lost world, and the gospel message. “This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand… that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel… For the battle…

The Sinfulness of Sin and the Cross of Christ

In Isaiah 53:10 and Romans 3:23–26, we learn sin is the cause of suffering in the world, and it is the reason for the cross! The cross of Christ is the Lord’s answer to the problem of sin in the world and in our hearts. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches the sinfulness of sin: disobedience, defiling, and deceitful; and the work of the cross: judging our sin, atoning for our sin,…

Suffering with Wisdom

In James 1:5–8, we learn God’s grace and wisdom are wholly sufficient in our trials and sufferings if we will seek wisdom from God who promises to give generously. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches the God Who supplies His wisdom and grace, spiritual wisdom and our suffering, and spiritual doubt and our suffering. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives…