Sermons

Believers in the Lord Jesus Christ are able to stand firm in the faith by putting the good news of the gospel first in every area of their lives, which requires them to follow Christ’s example of humbly sacrificing and serving others, knowing that God will exalt them at the proper time!

Believers are able to stand firm in the faith by putting the good news of the gospel first in every area of life, which enables them to live for the glory of God, despite the difficulties, and die for the glory of God, knowing that absent from the body is present with the Lord and that is far better!

Christians are able to stand firm in the faith as a unified body despite the difficulties and hardships of this life, including the coronavirus pandemic, by putting the good news of the gospel first in every area of their lives, that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone.

Christians are called, commanded, and enabled to stand firm in their faith as a unified body of believers despite the difficulties and hardship of this life, including the coronavirus pandemic, by centering their affections on who God is and what God has done through Jesus Christ for our salvation.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is absolutely essential to the Christian faith. It certifies that Jesus truly is the Son of God and that our salvation and future resurrection is secure in Him. This is captured and confirmed in the famous last words, “He is not here, He is risen!”

Jesus Christ did not come to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. Therefore, He calls all those who believe in Him to follow His example of being humble and servant-hearted in their love for one another, for by this all people will know we are His disciples.

God's people, rescued from exile and restored to Jerusalem, have fallen back into sin; and the only remedy is confrontation, confession and repentance. We too, as God's people, must be quick to listen to the Word, quick to own sin, quick to glory in grace, and quick to live transformed lives for God’s glory!

As the people of God, redeemed by the blood of Jesus and His once-for-all sacrifice, we are called and commanded to walk by faith in Christ and live gloriously different than the world around us. Therefore, we must be committed to obeying the Law and worshipping the Lord.

When God's Word is read, revealing the faithfulness, righteousness and mercy of God, the people understand their sinfulness and helplessness more clearly, responding in the only appropriate way: a prayerful plea for mercy. We, too, must cling to the righteousness and mercy of God - seen most brilliantly in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

According to Nehemiah, reading and responding to the Word of God is absolutely critical to dwell in the physical city of God; because God's Word forms God's people. But Jesus is the ultimate Word of God. Therefore, our response to Him is what ultimately makes us fit for the eternal city of God.