Sermons from Seven Mile Road Church in Waltham

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Isaiah 9:6-7. King Ahaz has led the people of God into the darkness of idolatry and sin. Judgment will come -- but God promises to send a new king who will be the light to end the darkness. Isaiah 9:6-7 tell us about the character and nature of the promised king and gives us a glimpse into his kingdom. Listen and be encouraged because Christians have real hope.

In this sermon Pastor Clint considers the death of Jesus Christ in passages like Luke 2, John 19, and Philippians 2. That may seem like a strange thing to do during a season in which we focus on the birth of Christ, but the scriptures are clear: Jesus was born that he may die. He who was laid in a lowly manger was lifted up on a Roman cross that we may behold him by faith and have our sins forgiven.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks thru Matthew 2:1-12. We see three responses to Jesus in this passage: hostility from Herod, indifference from the religious leaders, and worship from the Magi. How will we respond to the arrival of our Savior King Jesus?

In tis sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Luke 1:26-38. What did the Angel Gabriel tell Mary (and us) about this coming King? Here we learn that King Jesus is the promised-divine-savior-king. His arrival teaches us that God is a God who keeps all of his promises, therefore we can, like Mary, trust in him and walk in humble obedience.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Chapters 13:17-14:31. As Israel journeys away from Egypt, Pharaoh and his army begin to pursue them. As the people see the approaching army with their backs against the sea, they grow fearful. Instead, they are to “fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD.” The salvation of Israel is completely dependent upon God’s working on their behalf.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks through the establishment of the Feat of Unleavened Bread and the consecration of the firstborn son. What do these things, which may seem strange to us, mean? We see here their God-given purpose of Commemorating Redemption, being Consecrated by God who owns all that he has made, and the importance of catechizing the next generation.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin reflects on three things we see in the Passover meal and the deliverance of Israel from Egypt: We see a ritual of remembrance, the forming of a new community, and a substitutionary sacrifice.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks us through the first 9 plagues against Egypt. God begins to deliver Israel by showcasing his sovereignty over Egypt through the plagues. By repeatedly hardening Pharaoh’s heart, God creates an environment in which his gracious salvation of Israel may be fully acknowledged. Ultimately, these chapters depict a power contest between the Lord (represented by Moses and Aaron) and the gods of Egypt (represented by Pharaoh). Although Pharaoh resists and disobeys the divine word, God will eventually overpower him until he submits and releases the people.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Exodus 7:1-13. After sensing defeat after Pharaoh's refusal to acknowledge God and let His people go, God re-establishes his promise to deliver and to defeat the King of Egypt. The battle between God and the false gods of Pharaoh begins here as Aaron's staff devours the serpents in Pharaoh's court. Soon, the battle will come to full fruition when God brings plagues against Egypt. The repeated message is this: God will defeat his enemies and rescue his people. That message comes to full fruition in Jesus Christ - who devoured Satan, sin, and death by his death and resurrection. The battle belongs to the Lord.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Exodus 5 and 6. Moses and Aaron bring the word of the Lord to Pharaoh. But Pharaoh despises, defies, and discredits God's word. Pharaoh denied their request for a religious pilgrimage and increased the burdens and demands of slavery, crushing their spirit. In the midst of suffering, the people are unable to hear and believe in the promises of God. But God is faithful to keep singing his song of deliverance for those with hearts of faith to hear. Listen and be challenged to consider how you receive God's word.