Sermons by Mr. Israel Quaresma
Unfair Hide-and-Seek
In Jonah 1:1-17, God shows His love for His creation and the people He made along with His absolute power over His creation. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches we cannot flee God’s presence, we cannot flee God’s will, and we cannot flee God’s grace. “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it, for their evil has come up before me.”
Anxiety for Christ and His Kingdom
In Matthew 6:25–34, as part of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches we should be concerned about pleasing God by seeking His kingdom, rather than worrying about our daily needs. This is primarily a heart issue that can only be resolved by coming to Christ. Pastor Israel Quaresma preaches the diagnosis of anxiety and the remedy for anxiety.
“But seek first the kingdom…
Strive to Enter the Narrow Door
In Luke 13:22-30, Jesus highlights the contrast between false religion and true religion. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the difficulty of entering the narrow door, the danger of self-deception, and the reward of entering the narrow door.
“And someone said to him, ‘Lord, will those who are saved be few?’ And he said to them, ‘Strive to enter through the narrow door. For…
Life-Giving Communication
In Ephesians 4:17-32, the apostle Paul continues describing the new life in Christ and the expectation believers will build others up in truth and love. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the way followers of Christ speak—thoughtfully, timely, and purposefully.
“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that…
Eternal Investments: Accounting for the Kingdom
In Luke 16:1-15, Jesus emphasizes seeking the kingdom of God instead of worldly wealth. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the dishonest manager, seeking worldly treasure, and seeking the kingdom of God.
“No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be…
The Call of Wisdom
In Proverbs 8:1-36, wisdom calls the listener to seek wisdom and to gain blessings and even the gift of life. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches an open call, a trustworthy call, and a life-giving call.
“Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting beside my doors. For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord.”
The Believer’s Hope
In Job 19:25-27, Job expresses his confidence and faith in the living Savior that will redeem him. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches a personal hope, a living hope, and an embodied hope.
“For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth…. whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold.”
A Resolution of Confidence
In Hebrews 10:19-25, we find our confidence to enter the holy places washed by the blood of Christ and ready to live lives of thankfulness. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the basis of our confidence and the practice of our confidence.
“Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for…
Yahweh Walks with Us on the Stormy Waters
In Mark 6:45–52, Jesus displays His power to calm the storm and His ability to bring peace in the middle of life’s troubles. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches Yahweh’s providences, Yahweh’s revelation, and Yahweh’s peace.
“But immediately he spoke to them and said, ‘Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.’ And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were…
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,…