Aletheia Church, Boston

How does God balance justice and mercy? In 2 Peter 2:4–22, God brings justice to those who perpetuate false gospels while offering salvation to those who hold fast to the gospel of Jesus. This message challenges us to consider our own lives and faith, urging us to trust in God’s ultimate plan of rescue and recompense.

Aug 18, 2024

As the church starts to wane in their faith, Peter reminds them of the trustworthiness of the apostles’ testimonies about Christ and warns them of false prophets and false teachings. When we struggle with our faith, Pastor Steve reminds us that we know God is involved in the world because he has spoken to us through scripture.

Aug 11, 2024

At the beginning of Peter’s second letter, we are told how God has done all that it takes for us to participate in his divine nature. Pastor Steve reminds us that God's grace empowers us to strive for godliness, and out of this new nature and new love for God comes fruitfulness for the kingdom.

Aug 4, 2024

In this final chapter, James brings the believers’ attention to addressing greed that may arise from the selfish accumulation of money and things. Pastor Steve urges us to assess our attitude towards wealth and things and to align our practices with the teachings of Jesus so that we can transform our relationship with wealth and foster a community grounded in justice and compassion.

Jul 28, 2024

Everyone makes plans. Some just for the day, others for their whole lives. Pastor Steve delves into the teachings of James 4:13-17, where we are reminded of the fleeting nature of life and the necessity of humility in our decision-making processes as we learn the importance of anchoring our plans in God's will rather than our own.

Jul 21, 2024

Our words hold immense power for both harm and good. In this sermon, Pastor Tendai explores the responsibility we carry in controlling our speech and the importance of aligning our language with grace and humility. We learn that taming the tongue can lead to personal and communal transformation.

Jul 7, 2024

In this sermon, we delve into a more challenging message from James. Pastor Adam shares with us how true faith in Christ, which justifies us, proves itself good, useful, and alive by its deeds. We are called to live out a faith that is alive and active through works of obedience.

Jun 30, 2024

In a society where distinctions based on wealth and status are common, David Fulton reminds us, through the words of James to the early church, to see others how God sees them without judgement and to treat others with mercy guided by the wisdom God gives.

Jun 23, 2024

We are so quick to point out the mistakes of others but do we see clearly enough to point out our own mistakes? In this sermon, Pastor Steve emphasizes the importance of honest self-reflection as we study and respond to what the Word of God teaches us for us to become people of integrity.

Jun 16, 2024

Experiencing trials in life is not pleasant but it is necessary if we are to grow in our faith. Pastor Steve takes us on a deep dive into understanding the kinds of trials we face and how they strengthen our faith and bring us closer to Jesus.

Jun 9, 2024