Jesus' kingdom is introduced by a preparatory Voice, John the Baptist. This sermon focuses on the heart of John's message, and its timeliness for every age and culture. Listen soberly to the warning that John gives to Jewish leaders in his day -- without repentance, there is no true religion.

This sermon carefully examines Matthew's use of three Old Testament texts and his claim that they are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. It explores the characteristics of biblical typology. Listen and be amazed at the incredible unity of the Bible and astounded at the grace of God in Christ.

This sermon is an introduction to Matthew, the good news of Christ's Kingdom. It also explores what we're supposed to take away from Matthew's opening genealogy. We are encouraged to trust God and bow before His Son whom He places upon His throne.

In his closing paragraph, Peter gives a final exhortation to his readers- -Stand firm in the grace of God.- In this sermon, we are reminded of the overall message of this letter, and are encouraged to continue to live for Christ even in -Babylon.-

Christians are called to -humble themselves before the mighty hand of God.- This sermon examines what that humility looks like in the context of suffering, and how it relates to the Old Testament concept of the -mighty hand of God.- It warns us of the danger of sin and bitterness, and finally encourages us to persevere in hope.

This sermon highlights one of the most important principles of biblical interpretation -- that the Bible interprets itself. Specifically, the New Testament teaches us how to interpret the Old. This has tremendous implications for how we view the nature of Israel and the promises made to the children of Abraham.

The Scripture speaks of afflictions as -fiery trials.- The fire of God is meant to purify all righteous by faith. But it will destroy all those who do not believe. This sermon is an encouragement from the Lord to persevere in faith, anticipating God's good work in us.

This sermon challenges us to think about the gospel and evangelism. We are admonished to seek the lost and speak the truth. But it also points us to Christ, the great evangelist who sought us when we were outcasts from the People of God.

In this section of Scripture, we are reminded that love is important -above all.- The sermon challenges us with two important applications of brotherly love -- showing hospitality, and using our gifts to serve each other. Listen to how your demonstrations of love can uniquely glorify God.

The God of peace instructs us to seek and pursue peace. In this passage He admonishes us to adopt five key attitudes and instructs us in how to respond to those who mistreat us, along with giving us motivations to obey.