Various Sermons (Page 6)
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.”
My Heart I Offer to Thee Promptly and Sincerely
Listen as Rev. Tom VandenHeuvel preaches from Matthew 6:25-34 on “My Heart I Offer to Thee Promptly and Sincerely.” Rev. Tom VandenHeuvel applies this familiar John Calvin motto of godly living to the tenth commandment: You shall not covet.
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say…
Healing by Long Distance
For this Sanctity of Life Sunday, Rev. Tom VandenHeuvel focuses on the Lord and Giver of Life as he preaches from John 4:43-54 on one of Jesus’ miracles. In this miracle recorded in the Gospel of John, Jesus responds to a father’s love for his sick child and the father’s faith, by healing the child remotely.
“The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is…
Christ Came to Destroy the Devil’s Works
Listen as Rev. Tom VandenHeuvel preaches from 1 John 3:1-8 on “Christ Came to Destroy the Devil’s Works.
“The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.”