The sermon centers on Galatians 6:14, where Paul declares his boast solely in the cross of Christ, not in personal achievements, religious credentials, or suffering, but in the transformative power of Christ's atonement. This cross-driven humility is not self-abasement, but a spiritual reality in which the believer is crucified to the world and the world to them, resulting in freedom from sin's power and a new identity in Christ. The cross, as both the foundation of salvation and the source of sanctification, shapes the believer's thinking, guides their service, and fosters assurance, all while leading to profound joy. True humility, rooted in the gospel, arises not from fear or guilt, but from the deep awareness of God's love demonstrated at the cross, producing a joyful, self-forgetful devotion to Christ that defines the Christian life. BEHOLD THE CROSS SERIES - Rev. Dr. David J. Bissett, Sr. Pastor Pub Apr 26, 2026, 05:43 pm

Published Apr 23, 2026, 05:55 pm

Published Apr 23, 2026, 02:55 pm

The sermon centers on the profound, self-sacrificial love of God revealed most fully in the death and resurrection of Christ, which serves as the foundation of Christian faith and transformation. It emphasizes that God's agape love—unconditional, costly, and given before we deserved it—is most powerfully displayed in Christ's substitutionary atonement, where He died in our place, not as a moral example but as a propitiation for sin. This love, received by grace through faith in Christ, is not merely an intellectual concept but a life-transforming reality that compels believers to live not for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again. The sermon calls Christians to recognize this love as both a present reality and a lasting power, urging them to let it constrain their words and actions, reflecting God's character in a world that often misunderstands true love. Ultimately, the resurrection confirms the victory of this love, assuring believers of its permanence and unbreakable nature, even in suffering or loss. Pub Resurrection Sunday 2026 BEHOLD THE CROSS SERIES - Rev. Dr. David J. Bissett, Sr. Pastor

This sermon centers on the profound significance of the cross in the life, mission, and discipleship of Jesus, emphasizing that His journey to Jerusalem was not one of hesitation but of determined purpose, as He repeatedly foretold His suffering, death, and resurrection with increasing clarity. Drawing from Mark's Gospel, the preacher highlights Jesus' unwavering focus on the Father's will, His early commitment to mission, and His willingness to endure rejection and death as the fulfillment of Scripture, particularly the suffering servant of Isaiah. The sermon critiques the modern neglect of the cross—reduced to a decorative symbol or sidelined in favor of self-help messages—arguing that true Christianity demands a theology of the cross as the heart of salvation, where Christ's death achieves propitiation, redemption, justification, and reconciliation. It calls believers to embrace the cost of discipleship, rejecting a sanitized version of Jesus, and instead following Him by denying self, taking up the cross, and living in faithful obedience, for only through the cross can one be right with God and live a life worthy of the gospel. Published 🌴 Palm Sunday 2026 BEHOLD THE CROSS SERIES - Rev. Dr. David J. Bissett, Sr. Pastor

In Daniel 5, the pride of King Belshazzar leads him to desecrate the sacred vessels of God's temple, using them to toast idols and indulge in reckless revelry, a direct act of defiance against the sovereign God who had previously humbled his father, Nebuchadnezzar. When divine judgment is signaled by a mysterious hand writing on the wall, the king's panic reveals the terrifying reality that no human wisdom or power can withstand God's righteous authority. The queen mother, recalling Daniel's proven wisdom and divine insight, brings him before the king, who, despite his disdain, is forced to confront the truth through Daniel's prophetic rebuke. Daniel declares that Belshazzar, having ignored the lessons of history and failed to humble himself, has been weighed in God's divine balance and found wanting; his kingdom is thus forfeit to the Medes and Persians. The sermon underscores the urgent call to repentance, humility, and immediate response to God's Word, warning against the deadly danger of delaying spiritual awakening, for the day of judgment comes unexpectedly, and only those who are ready will endure. Publication Feb 22, 2026, 03:15 pm

The central message of this chapter is the sovereign rule of God over all earthly kingdoms, revealed through the dramatic humbling and restoration of King Nebuchadnezzar, who is brought low by his pride and restored only after acknowledging that 'the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom He will.' The narrative unfolds as a prophetic testimony, beginning and ending in praise, emphasizing that God's sovereignty is active, present, exclusive, and free—demonstrated not only in cosmic events but in the personal lives of rulers and individuals. Through a dream, a prophetic interpretation, and a period of profound humiliation, Nebuchadnezzar is taught that true greatness lies not in power or self-glory, but in humility before God, and that divine judgment is both inevitable and merciful, offering restoration to those who repent. The story serves as a timeless warning against pride and a profound invitation to recognize God's authority, while underscoring the privilege of receiving divine revelation, admonition, and the opportunity to turn to Him before judgment is fulfilled.

This sermon draws from Daniel 3 to illuminate the nature of unwavering faith under intense pressure, highlighting how Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego remained loyal to God despite a royal decree demanding worship of a golden idol. The preacher emphasizes that true faith is rooted in the sovereignty, power, and exclusivity of the one true God, who alone sets up and removes kings, contrasting this with Nebuchadnezzar's futile attempt to deify himself. The narrative reveals that faith is not merely about miraculous deliverance but about steadfast commitment—even when God's intervention is not guaranteed—trusting in His will above all. The story's climax, where a fourth figure appears unharmed in the furnace, points to God's presence with His people in affliction, offering comfort and assurance that believers are never truly alone. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners not to emulate the heroes of faith merely for courage, but to place their trust in Jesus Christ, the ultimate Savior who endured the fiercest fire of divine judgment on the cross, securing salvation and providing grace in every trial. Published Feb 9, 2026, 05:00 am

The sermon presents the Lord's Prayer as a foundational guide for Christian prayer, emphasizing both how believers should approach God and what they should pray for. It teaches that prayer should be marked by confident, corporate, and cautious posture—addressing God as a loving Father, praying together as the body of Christ, and recognizing God's sovereign presence and knowledge. The prayer's structure reveals a divine-centered focus: first seeking God's glory, kingdom, and will, then petitioning for daily provision, forgiveness, and protection from temptation. Through this framework, the sermon underscores that authentic prayer is not about ritual or formula but about cultivating a relationship rooted in dependence on God, humility in confession, and ongoing spiritual vigilance. Ultimately, the Lord's Prayer is not a mere recitation but a living model that shapes the believer's heart and posture before God, reminding all that true righteousness comes not from performance but from grace. Feb 1, 2026, 12:27 pm

This Word affirms that Christian labor is never in vain when done in the Lord. Work in His Holy Spirit gains eternal significance. The word Labor ( believing, praying etc. ) is used. We know that whatever we do we do it by faith through Jesus our Christ to our Fathers Glory.