What is the role of the church as it relates to poverty and social justice? What principles does the Old Testament give us for caring for those in need? What are some specific points of application that will help us, as Christians, be more compassionate to the poor, both as a church and as individuals? This sermon is the second sermon in a series of two that covers principles taken from God's covenant with Israel that help us know how to love those in poverty as God does.

What role does the Church play in helping those with less fortunate circumstances in life? How did God show that He is concerned about the welfare of the poor? What should our attitude be, as Christians, toward those in need? This sermon explores God's covenant with Israel in order to give us a better understanding of His love for the poor.

What do we mean when we talk about a vocation? What is a vocation? Is it simply a job, or is there more to this concept? How should we, as Christians, view our vocations so that we will glorify God in them? This sermon defines what a vocation is according to the Bible and explains how we can live for Christ in our vocations.

Is Jesus's command to make disciples only applicable to those in full time ministry? How can we, as Christians, live in obedience to the great commission every day? What are some practical steps to take in order to be a witness for Christ at the workplace? This sermon explains how we can be part of the Church's mission in our jobs and in every day life.

What should a Christian's view of work be? In this fallen world, where work has been corrupted by man's sin, is there any hope for the redemption of work? How has the work of Jesus Christ saved us from the futility of working merely for ourselves? This sermon proclaims the freedom that comes through the gospel and renews us to work for the glory of God.

What is laziness according to the Bible? What are the characteristics of a lazy person? What does the book of Proverbs have to say about this problem? This sermon defines what laziness is according to God's Word and describes why it is such a destructive problem.

Why is work so hard? When the Bible speaks of the "thorns and thistles" that corrupt humanity's ability to work, what is it talking about? What are some of the most common hindrances to getting the most satisfaction out of the work we do daily? This sermon explains what some of these are and presents the biblical way to delight in work.

What is work? Why did God create work? Where do we, as humans, get our drive to create and build and imagine? This sermon explores the foundation of human work and how it is a way that we can reflect the image and glory of God.

How long has it been since you were amazed at the majesty of what happened on the first Christmas? What really happened that night when Jesus was born of the virgin Mary? What significance do the events of that night have for us today? This sermon unfolds the wonder of Christmas.