Various Sermons
Seeking Jesus Seeking Me
In Luke 19:1-10, we witness Jesus reaching out to save sinners, even the tax collectors and despised of society. Pastor Brandt Barnard preaches the power of the gospel: sought (vv. 1-7) and found (vv. 8-10).
“Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
The Crucified and Living “I”
In Galatians 2:11-3:14, the apostle Paul describes the incredible change experienced by believers when they are united with Christ. Pastor Brandt Barnard preaches “I” crucified and “I” alive.
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and…
Eternal Investments: Accounting for the Kingdom
In Luke 16:1-15, Jesus emphasizes seeking the kingdom of God instead of worldly wealth. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the dishonest manager, seeking worldly treasure, and seeking the kingdom of God.
“No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be…
Listening to the Word, Living Out the Word, Blessing in the Word
In James 1:22-25, James stresses the importance of listening to God through His Word and being diligent to live according to His Word. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches listening and living, listening and forgetting, and looking deeply and living freely.
“But the one who looks into the perfect law, the…
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.”
The Believer’s Hope
In Job 19:25-27, Job expresses his confidence and faith in the living Savior that will redeem him. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches a personal hope, a living hope, and an embodied hope.
“For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth…. whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold.”
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…
Righteous Speech, Righteous Anger, and the Righteous Word of God
In James 1: 19-21, James forbids unrighteousness of speech and anger and calls us to be slow to speak and quick to listen. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches righteous speech, righteous anger, and the righteous Word of God.
“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak,…
Sin, Temptations, Desires, and Our Perfect God
In James 1:13-18, we learn that God is never to blame for our temptations during our trials, the true source of temptation, and how all good things come from God. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches the false accusation, the heart’s incrimination, and God’s vindication.
“Let no one say when he is tempted,…
Trusting God’s Sovereignty and Walking in Humility
In James 1:9–12, we learn how to humbly rely on the Lord’s sovereign providence and provision in all circumstances and how to work not for riches that fade but for eternal riches! Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches humiliation and prideful exultation, prideful exaltation and humiliation, temporal riches or…