Sermons from Seven Mile Road Church in Waltham

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin walks through Luke 7:36–50. Jesus contrasts the cold self-righteousness of Simon with the extravagant love of the forgiven woman to show that those who know they’ve been forgiven much will love much. In the words of John Newton, the gospel makes us "happy debtors" who live in gospel-motivated love, rest in the full forgiveness Christ gives weary sinners, and humble ourselves before Him rather than standing in self-righteous judgment of others. True Christian life flows not from duty alone but from the joy of being forgiven and the freedom of loving Christ in return.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks thru Luke 7:18–35. John the Baptist wrestles with doubt in prison, wondering if Jesus is truly the One, yet Jesus meets his weakness not with rebuke but with a gracious reminder of His works and His fulfillment of God’s promises. Christ shows that honest doubts can be brought to Him, because He responds with compassion and truth that strengthens faith. The call for us is clear: to lay aside wavering hearts and respond to Jesus in faith, for He is the promised Savior who brings life and wisdom to all who trust Him.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint works thru Luke 7:11-17. In this passage, Jesus meets a widow grieving the death of her only son and, filled with compassion, tells her not to weep. With divine authority, He touches the bier and commands the young man to arise, restoring him to life. This act reveals that Jesus is not merely a prophet but the Lord of life Himself, the One who conquers death and brings hope to His people.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint works through Luke 7:1–10. The centurion, longing for his servant to be healed by Jesus, displays a faith in Christ that is dependent, looking not to his own worthiness but relying wholly on Jesus’ authority to heal. He is also humble, recognizing his unworthiness to have Christ even enter his home. Most of all, his faith is anchored, resting with confidence in the power of Jesus’ word alone, which amazes the Lord Himself.

In this final sermon in our Proverbs series, Pastor Kevin looks at what Proverbs says about the inner life. Proverbs teaches that the heart is the inner life—the wellspring of thoughts, desires, and choices that directs everything we do. Scripture helps us diagnose the heart as prone to sin, deceit, and divided affections, while also showing how it is shaped by external influences such as people, words, wealth, and suffering. And as sinners, sufferers, and saints, we experience this reality in all its depth—yet through the gospel of grace in Christ, God restores the heart, cleansing it, giving new desires, and filling it with wisdom and life.

In this sermon in our Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom series, Pastor Clint considers Anger. Proverbs warns that unchecked anger leads only to strife, destruction, and foolishness, revealing how deeply broken our hearts are. Trying to control our tempers on our own is like trying to hold back a flood with our bare hands—it shows our need for something greater than self-discipline. Only the gospel of Christ gives us new hearts, where God’s Spirit replaces wrath with peace and empowers us to respond with patience and love.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at the topic of our speech. Proverbs teaches us that our words have great power—they can either wound or heal, destroy trust or build life-giving relationships. What flows from our lips ultimately reveals the condition of our hearts, for “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” In Christ, our hearts are renewed by grace, so that our words can become instruments of truth, love, and encouragement that honor God and bless others.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Reconciliation. In the Proverbs, God calls us to pursue reconciliation through truthful speech, respect, guarding confidences, and covering offenses in love rather than repeating them. Such wisdom resists our natural impulses toward bitterness, gossip, or revenge, instead urging humility, patience, and a commitment to restore trust. Our ability to do this flows from the forgiveness of Christ, who reconciled us to God at the cross and now empowers us to extend that same mercy to others.

In this sermon, Andrew Davies considers diligence. Proverbs teaches that diligence is wise and fruitful, warning that laziness leads to poverty and hardship (6:6–11; 10:4–5). The diligent plan ahead, work steadily, and walk a straight path, avoiding the thorns of procrastination and excuses (15:19). Christ, the perfectly diligent one, accomplished the work of our salvation with unwavering purpose—His diligence now empowers us to work faithfully in His strength, not our own.

In this sermon, Pastor Magdiel continues our summer series, The Way of Wisdom, as he looks at various verses in Proverbs focused on pride. The proverbs have much to say about pride. Listen and be challenged to consider what pride is and what we can do about it in our lives.