In this sermon we see Jame’s stern warning and reminder to the rich that this life is fleeting and James levels the playing field by reminding the poor to boast in their status in Christ and reminding the rich that their value is not in their riches but in Christ.

As Christians who affirm the holiness of God and the sinfulness of man, we might be tempted to conclude that we are not to approach God in prayer. But as we consider our position in the finished work of Christ, we understand that God delights in His children. And James calls us to pray to … The Prayer of Faith Read More »

James opens his letter in what may seem a strange way to us. He wants his readers to understand that trial are not meaningless, but rather we can find joy in the midst of them for we know that God is testing our faith and the test will result in growth and steadfastness!

In this sermon we start a new series in the letter of James. Undoubtedly, this short letter is written by James the half brother of Jesus, and we look at some of the themes in this letter and also look a bit of James life and influence in the early church.

In this stand alone sermon we take a look at the covenant sign of baptism and what it is meant to portray. Though Christians have debated the mode and the time to apply the sign, we see clearly that it is meant to portray the work of Christ on our behalf and the application of … The Covenant Sign of Baptism Read More »

This is our final sermon in our series on Paul’s letter to Titus. We find that Paul continues to warn about the danger of false teaching and those who promote it. And he again takes the opportunity to call the Christians to good works.

Throughout the letter to Titus, and all of the Paul’s writing for that matter, we find this continual theme of the Christian hope in Christ. In this sermon we take a close look at the Christian’s hope and see how it is different from the popular usage of the word hope. It is a rock … The Christian’s hope Read More »

In the sermon we take a closer look at the work of the Holy Spirit in the new birth and in our coming to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. From Titus 3:3-8

After seeing God’s motivation in working our salvation, we now see the way in which God’s grace is applied to us in the person of the Holy Spirit. It is the Spirit who does the work of regeneration and this is according to the plan of the Father and the redemptive work of Christ the … The Washing of the Spirit Read More »

As Paul continues to apply the gospel of God’s glorious grace, poured out through the Lord Jesus, he reminded the Cretans (as well as himself) the former life from which God has delivered them. In this portrait we really get insight into the condition of lost man and our hopeless state apart from God’s mercy … The Godless Life Read More »