Various Sermons

Various Sermons

The Diagnosis of a Worthless Worship

In Malachi 1:1-14, the Lord proclaims His great love for His people, but He condemns their half-hearted attempts to worship Him. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches indifference to God’s covenantal love, the despising of God’s covenantal presence, and the covenantal prescription for healing. “For from the rising of the sun to its setting my name will be great among the nations,…

Church Discipline: Going after the Lost Sheep

In Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus describes the process and purpose of church discipline. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the process, the authority, and the promise of church discipline. “If your brother sins against you… But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses…

Victory in His Death

In Judges 16, Samson is brought low due to his own wickedness. However, the Lord renewed his strength so Samson could bring down the temple of the false god of the Philistines. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the downfall of Samson, his deep repentance, and his strength renewed to bring destruction to the Philistines and deliverance to the Israelites. “Then Samson called to…

Jesus: The Obedient Servant

In Isaiah 50:4–11, we read the third of the four servant songs found in the book of Isaiah. In this third song, we have a picture of Christ, who will face suffering, but who will be vindicated before His enemies. Mr. Paul Tamras preaches the disciple servant, the obedient servant, and Jesus’ bold determined obedience in the midst of darkness. This message calls all…

Oppressing the Oppressors

In Judges 15, God uses Samson to act as a judge or redeemer for His people. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the revenge of God’s deliverer, the deliverer betrayed, and the deliverer’s own deliverance. “The Philistines came shouting to meet him. Then the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon him, and the ropes that were on his arms became as flax that has caught fire, and his bonds…

Jesus: The Successful Servant

In Isaiah 49:1–6, we read the second of the four servant songs found in the book of Isaiah. In this second song, the servant explains He is called to lead both Israel and the nations. Mr. Paul Tamras preaches the glorious servant, the discouraged servant, and the servant called to restore His people and to serve as the light of the world. “The Lord called me from the…

Behold, Jesus!

With Isaiah 42:1–4, we begin a series on the four servant songs found in the book of Isaiah. In this first song, Mr. Paul Tamras preaches look to God’s chosen servant, who deals gently with the sins of His people, who tirelessly brings justice to the earth. “Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will…