Text: Luke 4:31-43 – This sermon explores the account of Jesus’ ministry in Capernaum and the responses He received. “His word was with power” (v. 31). Though his authority was challenged by a demon, He was shown to be superior over all. Furthermore, he helped Peter’s wife’s mother by healing her of a fever and […]

Text: Isaiah 50:4-11 This message examines the fourth of the servant songs in the book of Isaiah. Christ, the suffering servant, was made of a character that was perfectly devoted to His father’s will, even to the point of suffering. He could speak for God, He was so wise. He had a perfect eternal relationship […]

Text: Luke 4:14-30 This sermon examines Jesus’ first sermon and the hostile response of the religious people who listened to him. While revealing to them that He was the Messiah, Jesus lists reasons that he  has been sent, all focusing on the spiritual needs of the people to whom He was talking. Although the people […]

Text: Ezekiel 2:1-7 – Pastor Anthony Garris, from inner-city Philadelphia, is planting his third church, this one in Camden, NJ. This message combines testimony, stories of practical experience, and themes from Ezekiel 2, to encourage believers to be fervent in ministry to needy people. People need to know that our church is a refuge for […]

Text: Acts 6:1-8 This sermon examines the primary texts on the role of deacon in the church. A look at Acts 6:1-8 provides information about the importance, origin, and meaning of the office and the term, “Deacon.” Furthermore, 1 Timothy 3:8 supplies the qualifications, biblical standards, and testimony of deacons and their wives. Lastly, the […]

Text: Hebrews 12:1-4 This sermon examines the classic New Testament text on Christian endurance. The writer of Hebrews exhorts believers to look in three directions as they run the Christian race. 1) Look around at the witnesses, the martyrs who testified, examples of perseverance gone before us. 2) Look inward at ourselves, at the weights […]

Text: Luke 2:1-20 This message examines one of the most beloved passages in the entire New Testament, the account of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Caesar Augustus, the proud, wealthy ruler, provides a sharp contrast with Jesus, the humble, lowly baby. Mary and Joseph trusted in the One Who sovereignly rules the universe. […]

Text: Luke 1:56-80 This message examines the account of the birth of John the Baptist and the song of praise subsequently offered by his father, Zacharias, commonly known as the Benedictus. Zecharias had previously demonstrated his unbelief, but now, in the naming of his son, he reveals the work of faith that God had done […]

Text: Luke 1:39-56 This sermon examines Mary’s visit to Elizabeth, Elizabeth’s prophecy to Mary, and Mary’s response of joyful praise to God. Mary serves as a wonderful example of a very young lady who was very godly. She knew the Lord well, as revealed in the Old Testament. Mary’s faith was fully grounded on and […]

Text: Revelation 3:7-13 This message steps through John’s letter to the church of Philadelphia in the book of Revelation. Because God opens the door of opportunity, stand firm in the truth by trusting in God’s strength alone, never being ashamed of His name, and persevering in the light of His coming. Believers today ought to […]