Various Sermons (Page 5)
The Treasure and the Pearl
In Matthew 13:44–46, Jesus speaks in parables for his disciples to learn crucial truths about the kingdom of heaven. Mr. Ben Bessett describes the discovery of the treasure, the value of the treasure, and delighting in the treasure.
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all…
Evangelizing the Lord’s Way
In John 4:1-30, Jesus shares the good news of salvation with the Samaritan woman. Mr. Ben Bessett emphasizes building relationships, the reality of our sin, and making the choice to come to Christ, the Living Water.
“Whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling…
Friendship with the World
In James 3:13-4:10, the Lord calls us to separate ourselves from the world and to draw near to Him. Mr. Ben Bessett proclaims the wisdom from above, the wisdom of the world, compromise with the world, and purity within the world.
“Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore, whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an…
The Sour Sin of Self-Pity
King Ahab’s sin of self-pity lead to great destruction. From 1 Kings 21:1-29, Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on the subtlety of self-pity, the destruction of self-pity, and the hope for overcoming self-pity.
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.” (Hebrews…
Keeping the Heart
Jesus says that the pure in heart shall see God. Proverbs 4:10-27 and Matthew 26:36-41 teach the way for believers to keep their hearts. From Proverbs 4:23, Mr. Brandt Barnard explains the necessity, manner, and incentive for keeping our hearts.
“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.”
King Manasseh—Conquered by God’s Grace
King Manasseh was the most wicked king in Judah, yet when he repented of his sin the Lord forgave him. From 2 Chronicles 33:1-20, Mr. Ben Bessett preaches of Manasseh’s reign of willful rebellion, the power of grace over his rebellion, our response to the world’s rebellion, and the consequences of our own rebellion. “The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full…
God’s Grace Over Scarlet Sin
In Isaiah 1:1-20, God commands His people to turn from their sin and return to Him. From this text, Mr. Ben Bessett proclaims that God is the God who speaks to sinful man, judges them, and saves them from their sin. God reasons with His people: “Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they…
Christ’s Joy Fulfilled In Us
In John 17:1-26, John provides the Lord’s answer for our lack of joy. Mr. Ben Bessett describes our joy in Christ Himself, in our relationships, and in our godly conduct.
“But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.”
Peace from the Risen Christ
Rev. Tom VandenHeuvel uses John 20:19-31 to emphasize the gift of peace in this appearance of the risen Christ. Learn about the presence of the risen Christ, the power of the risen Christ, and the mandate of the risen Christ.
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.”
Did You Receive the Holy Spirit?
What is inside every true Christian? Mr. Eduardo Martorano answers this question with the words Paul spoke to the Ephesians in Acts 19:1-7, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” Moving beyond repentance to faith in Jesus is the key to being a Christian.
“You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you.”