Sermons from July 2023

Sermons from July 2023

Barricading Our Anxiety

In Philippians 4:1–8, the apostle Paul provides the remedy for the stress and worry many people experience today. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches the Bible’s answer for the anxiety we may be experiencing and the solution found by walking closely with our God. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests…

The Lost Older Son

In Luke 15:25–32, Jesus tells the parable of the Prodigal Son, highlighting the joy of one who was lost entering the kingdom of heaven. In this message, Israel Quaresma preaches on the older son’s complaints, his servant mentality, and his father’s entreaty. “Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this…

Being Balanced in the Present

In Philippians 3:12-20, the apostle Paul describes how future citizens of heaven should live in the present and also be focused on the future kingdom of Heaven as our goal and motivation for it all. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches correctly handling the past, correctly handling the present, and correctly focused on the future. “But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind…

“god” over God

In Genesis 3:1–6, we read of humanity’s desire to be like God, elevating our thinking, reasoning, and interpretation over God and His Word. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches the desire to place ourselves in the center, pushing God to the side, refusing to concede total allegiance to God, and giving Him our full trust. “But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely…

What Are You Living For?

In Philippians 3:1–11, the apostle Paul gives us a guide for living that leads to eternal life with Christ. Mr. Ben Bessett preaches Paul’s instruction to guard ourselves, Paul’s past resume (old identity), and Paul’s great exchange (his new identity). “Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have…

How Did Sin and Death Enter the World?

In Romans 5:12–21, the apostle Paul compares the roles of Adam and Jesus; Adam was the bringer of sin and death, while Christ was the bringer of eternal life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the identity of Adam, the severity of his sin, and the universality of his punishment. “Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and…

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…

A Three-Fold Assurance of Salvation

In Romans 5:9–11, the apostle gives hope to believers who are anxious about the wrath of God. He teaches them to remember that God has already given us justification, salvation, and reconciliation. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches we were guilty, but now we are justified; Jesus died for our sins, but He lives to save us; and we were enemies, but now we are…