Various Sermons
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…
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…
Suffering with Joy and Maturity
In James 1:1-4, we learn those who rely on the sufficiency of Christ and His Word will gain the benefit from facing trials in their lives of faith. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches the introduction of James and the greeting, spiritual passions and our suffering, and spiritual growth and our suffering.
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for…
Yahweh Walks with Us on the Stormy Waters
In Mark 6:45–52, Jesus displays His power to calm the storm and His ability to bring peace in the middle of life’s troubles. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches Yahweh’s providences, Yahweh’s revelation, and Yahweh’s peace.
“But immediately he spoke to them and said, ‘Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.’ And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were…