Sermons by Mr. Paul Tamras

Sermons by Mr. Paul Tamras

What to Do When Drowning in Sin

In Psalm 130:1–8, we read a penitential Psalm with the author turning to God for forgiveness and redemption. Mr. Paul Tamras preaches the message of the Psalmist: cry out to God, wait on the Lord, hope in the God of steadfast love, and claim the plentiful redemption available in Jesus Christ. “If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you…

The Ambitious Christian’s Resolution

In Philippians 3:10-14, the apostle Paul lays out his resolution for the believers in the early Christian church. Mr. Paul Tamras preaches the fundamental need for forgetfulness and surpassing need to press forward. “But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Jesus Prays for Himself

In John 17:1–5, we read the beginning of the High Priestly Prayer, in which Jesus prays for Himself and for His precious followers. Mr. Paul Tamras proclaims the Son’s glorifying work, the Son’s gift of eternal life, and the Son’s accomplished task. “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all…

Living Intercessor, Mighty to Save!

Hebrews 7:25 describes Jesus Christ as the perfect high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Listen as Paul Tamras proclaims Christ as a Savior who always lives to intercede and who saves completely all who come to God through Him. “Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through…