Various Sermons (Page 2)
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…
God’s Mysterious Ways to Accomplish Deliverance
In Judges 14:1-20, we find God preparing Samson to act as a judge or redeemer for His people. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches God’s mysterious ways revealed, God strengthening His servant to His purpose, and God’s partial accomplishment of His purposes.
“His father and mother did not know that it was…
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…
Yahweh’s Deliverance: The Birth of a Savior
In Judges 13, we witness the Lord raising up a champion to deliver His people in their fight with the Philistines. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the grace of Yahweh, the manner of Yahweh’s deliverance, the result of Yahweh’s visitation, and the revelation of Yahweh’s character.
“For behold, you…
Jesus Prays for His People
In John 17:20–26, we have part three of a three-part series on the High Priestly prayer with Jesus the Good Shepherd teaching His disciples how to pray. Mr. Paul Tamras preaches Christ praying for His people to have the unity He shares with His Father (in truth and in glory), Christ desiring His believers to be where He is, and Christ revealing knowledge of His Father to…
Jesus Prays for His Disciples
In John 17:6–19, we have part two of a three-part series on the High Priestly prayer with Jesus the Good Shepherd teaching His disciples how to pray. Mr. Paul Tamras encourages us to delight in Christ’s prayer and teaches us to imitate Christ’s prayer: praying selflessly, focusing on the truth, praying out loud, and focusing on spirituality. “I have given them your word,…
Jehoshaphat’s Prayer
In 2 Chronicles 20:1–30, the Israelites turn to the Lord for delivery from a mighty enemy, and the Lord answers their cry for help. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the plea for help, God’s response, and God’s deliverance.
“You will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.”
A Song of Appointed Judgment
In Psalm 75:1–10, the psalmist writes a psalm of thanksgiving and praise recognizing God will judge the wicked and restore the righteous. Mr. Paul Tamras preaches the message of the Psalm: thanksgiving, warning, and judgment.
“But it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another.”