Sermons from Seven Mile Road Church in Waltham

Summer in the Psalms // Help - Psalm 121

in this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 121 and the theme of Help. When the bottom drops out, where do you turn for help? Some of us run from our problems, others try to force and fight their way through them. Some of us are overly dependent on advice, others isolate themselves. Often our go-to helps are insufficient for our needs. Psalm 121 shows us that we have access to "the maker of heaven and Earth" as our helper, keeper, and redeemer in times of distress.

Summer in the Psalms // Peace

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Psalm 120. How do we find peace in a world of chaos and conflict? This Psalm gives us a paradigm to follow: Prayer, Patience, and Perspective. Listen and be encouraged.

Membership Matters // Called To Follow

After three weeks of Membership Matters, we've learned about how the church has been called together, called to belong, and called to follow. This week, Jeremy talks about how the church is called to life—particularly life with one another. We're going to ask the question: What is meaningful membership? How is life played out in the context of the local church? Often the answer to this question challenges us to shift our priorities.

Membership Matters // Called To Follow

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at the leadership roles within the local church. Last week we talked about how we're called to belong. Part of belonging means that God places us under the care and spiritual authority of the local leaders. We're hardwired to buck against authority and pursue independence. But as Christians, we define ourselves as Christ followers. And God has called us to follow the leaders of the church as they follow him.

Membership Matters // Called To Belong

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at what it means to belong to a local church, asking the question, "What is membership?" Often we desire a feeling of belonging without the responsibility of commitment. The desire for the first without the pursuit of the second leaves us with neither. It's when we belong to a local church that we experience the fullest expression of being the people of God, filled with the presence of God, set apart for the purposes of God in the world.

Membership Matters // Called Together

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Ephesians 2 to ask --- Who is the church? Are we merely a Sunday morning club for Christians or something more? Our individualistic ideals can often come in conflict with our call as the church. When this happens, we view our spiritual walk primarily as "me and God," instead of "us and God." But God has united the church to him and one another in a unique way. We are called together.

The Four G's // Eternal Truths for Everyday Life

In this sermon, Jeremy looks at Colossian 2:6-14 -- In this sermon series, we are looking at eternal truths about God and then considering the implications that impact everyday life. In this sermon, we look at the graciousness of God. Where do you turn for acceptance and approval? Whether we default to performing or trying our best to fade into the background, we all want acceptance and approval. When we miss that God is gracious, our own efforts to prove ourselves will leave us feeling unworthy and inadequate. But God is gracious! And we don't have to look elsewhere for acceptance and approval.

The Four G's // Eternal Truths for Everyday Life

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Colossian 1:24-2:5 -- In this sermon series, we are looking at eternal truths about God and then considering the implications that impact everyday life. In this sermon we are looking at the truth: God is glorious...so I don't have to look elsewhere for significance. We are all glory hungry and glory craved looking for glory in all the wrong places. But what if God didn't want to keep glory from us, but give it to us? What if God could satisfy our hunger for glory? Listen and see how in Christ our deepest longings for glory are fulfilled.

The Four G's // Eternal Truths for Everyday Life

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Colossian 1:15-23 -- In this sermon series, we are looking at eternal truths about God and then considering the implications that impact everyday life. In this sermon we are looking at the truth: God is great...so I don't have to be in control or look elsewhere for salvation and security. When our hearts believe this truth, it produces a steadfast trust where we can thrive. When our hearts disbelieve this truth, we become unstable, overbearing, and impatient. Often we can be crippled by fear. Listen and be challenged to believe truths that will change your life.

Crown & Cross // The Gospel of Mark

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Mark 15:42-16:8 -- The King's Victory. Christ was crucified and buried. When it seemed that all hope was lost, Jesus rose from the dead, defeating death. The resurrection challenges our minds, compels our hearts, and changes our lives, if we are willing to give it an honest look. Listen and be challenged by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.