Ex 3:13-4:9

When God calls Moses from the burning bush, Moses responds with a question many of us know well: “Who am I?” In Exodus 3:1–12, we discover that God does not choose people because they are impressive, gifted, or powerful. He chooses those who understand their inadequacy and learn to depend on Him. This message reminds us that the mission of God has always been bigger than the people He calls—but He never sends His people alone. The same God who promised Moses, “I will be with you,” now promises His presence through Christ and the Holy Spirit. If you have ever felt unqualified, insufficient, or unsure of what God could do through you, this sermon invites you to turn from self-confidence to God-dependence and trust the One who is always with you.

In a culture shaped by outrage and division, this sermon invites us to rediscover the God who hears our cries and teaches us to see the humanity of those we’re tempted to reduce or dismiss.

In Exodus 2:23–25, we meet Israel in the long night of suffering—centuries of

oppression, unanswered prayers, and wordless groaning under Pharaoh’s cruelty. Though time has

brought no relief, Moses assures us that God has not been absent or indifferent. God hears the

groans of His people, remembers His covenant promises, sees their affliction, and knows them

intimately. This passage reminds us that waiting is not abandonment and silence is not

forgetfulness. Ultimately, this hope is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who entered into our suffering,

cried out in the darkness, and delivered us from our greatest enemies—sin, death, and evil.

Because of the cross, God’s people can endure the many days of groaning with the comfort that

God is with us, for us, and moving us toward redemption.

Moses had everything the world could offer—power, privilege, and comfort—yet in Exodus

2 we see him make a costly choice: to identify with God’s suffering people rather than enjoy

the fleeting pleasures of Egypt. This message explores what happens when obedience

doesn’t go as planned, when sacrifice leads to loss, and when faith feels misunderstood and

unrewarded. Through Moses’ failure, flight, and unexpected contentment in the wilderness,

we discover how God reshapes our hearts, exposes false hopes, and points us to Jesus—the

greater Moses—who willingly bore the reproach of the cross to rescue sinners. This sermon

invites us to ask: Is Christ truly our greatest treasure?

In a world that constantly pressures us to compromise, God calls His people to courageous

obedience. From the faith of the Hebrew midwives to the desperate hope of Moses’ mother,

Exodus 1–2 shows us what it looks like to fear God more than kings, to let go of control, and

to trust the Lord with what matters most. Ultimately, this story points us to Jesus—the One

who let go of everything to cling to the Father and save us. This message challenges us to

stop making excuses, to trust God in the face of temptation, and to follow Christ no matter

the cost.

Why does suffering come even when we are trying to obey God? In Exodus 1, God’s people do exactly what He tells them to do—and find themselves enslaved, oppressed, and afflicted. As Pharaoh tries to crush Israel and stop God’s promises, something unexpected happens: the more they are oppressed, the more they multiply. This sermon explores the clash between human evil and divine purpose, showing us not only what suffering can do, but what it cannot do. Ultimately, Exodus points us to the cross, where God once again uses evil’s darkest moment to accomplish His greatest promise. If you’ve ever wondered whether pain means God has lost control, this message invites you to see suffering through the lens of God’s unstoppable faithfulness.

In John 6:66–69, many turn away from Jesus when his teaching becomes difficult,

but Peter responds with a confession that stands at the heart of the Christian faith: “Lord, to whom

shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” The words of Jesus are unlike any other words

we hear because they carry divine authority, perfect wisdom, deep compassion, and saving grace

and truth. Jesus does not merely speak about life; he IS the Word of Life who gives eternal life

through his sacrificial death and resurrection. Though his words confront our sin and demand a

response, they are accompanied by the Holy Spirit, who sustains our faith and draws us to Jesus.

In a world full of competing voices, this passage calls us to remain with Jesus, trusting that only

his words can truly give life.

In a culture driven by "my truth," as well as the church often saying, "What this means to me," Jesus came into this world to bear witness to the truth. Listen and hear how the gospel shapes how we define and interpret truth.

 Much of the joy of Christmas is the experience of waiting being done. In an incredible text, packed with the anticipation of God's salvation coming to console his people, Simeon finally lays eyes on the God-man, Jesus Christ. Listen and hear how the gospel gives us faith to wait for the joy we will one day see face-to-face.