Various Sermons (Page 3)
The Genealogy of Jesus Christ
We may not be interested in another person’s genealogy. But we should be very interested in the genealogy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What can we learn by looking at the genealogy of Jesus Christ, and why does his genealogy matter to us? Listen as Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches on Matthew 1:1–17 on the necessity, glory, and grace of the genealogy of Jesus…
Israel’s Hope
Rev. Victor Atallah preaches on Israel’s hope from Luke 2:25–32 and the revelation to Simeon that the Lord has fulfilled His promise to bring salvation to His people. In Genesis 12:1–3, we hear the promise given. In Galatians 6:11–18, we learn how Paul follows his Lord and Savior in all circumstances of life.
“Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace,…
Reformation from the Heart
When the Book of the Law was found and expounded in the reign of king Josiah, reformation followed. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on reformation from the heart from 2 Kings 22-23 on the renovation and discovery (22:1-11), the response (22:12-20), and the result (2 Kings 23).
“And he read in their hearing all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been…
A Call to Repentance
In Joel 2:12-14, in light of the destruction that is coming upon Israel in the day of the Lord, the Lord calls his people to repent that they be not destroyed. For God is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relents over disaster. This message is the same for us today. Listen as Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches on the urgency, method,…
But God
In Ephesians 2:1-7 the apostle Paul takes us on a journey from the pit of hell and destruction to the heights of eternal life and the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. How can a once dead, hell-deserving wretch be made alive and raised to sit with Christ in the heavenly places as a beloved son or daughter? The true believer answers: “But God.” Listen as Mr. Brandt Barnard…
Desire: The Double-Edged Sword
James 3:13-18 contrasts the wisdom from above with the desires of a sinful heart. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett describes evil desire, pure desire, and mixed desire.
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.”
The Witness of the Spirit
The Holy Spirit Himself bears witness with the spirit of the true Christian that they are children of God. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Romans 8:16 on the false witnesses of salvation and on the True Witness of salvation, the Holy Spirit, who liberates from sin and death, who leads in a new direction, who provides a new mind, and who Himself bears…
The Blessings of Faith—Inside and Out
Hebrews 11 challenges us to lead lives of true faith as we seek God. Mr. Ben Bessett answers the question “What is faith?” and describes how saving faith looks on the inside and how saving faith looks on the outside for the believer.
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
The Gospel and the Whole Person
In 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, the apostle Paul shows his loving heart in sharing the gospel with the people of the early New Testament churches. Mr. Ben Bessett declares the importance of the Gospel, the importance of the whole person, and the importance of action.
“We were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become…
What True Love Looks Like
In Matthew 22:37-40, Jesus teaches the great commandment showing how we are to live our lives. Mr. Ben Bessett emphasizes how God shows love, how we re-define love, and how we are commanded to love. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You…