Sermons

Nehemiah leads the returned exiles in rebuilding the walls and thus completing the physical city of God. That, however, doesn't come without conflict or conspiracy. Nehemiah points us to Jesus, the ultimate city builder, who endured the cross in order to make sinners fit for the eternal city of God.

Prayer is one of the primary ways God has given us to grow as His people. And yet, it’s often an area we aren’t as faithful as we could be. But prayer is one of the greatest gifts of God to us. We can only do it because of the precious blood of Jesus, shed for us, giving us joyful access to the Father.

Nehemiah leads the people to rebuild the city, which requires wisdom, teamwork, and the ability to labor in the midst of opposition. Nehemiah points forward to Jesus, who is the ultimate city builder, doing everything necessary to transform sinners into saints who are fit for the eternal city of God.

When Nehemiah receives the report that God’s people and God’s city are in trouble, he mourns the news, prays to God, and engages the situation. This pattern of mourning, prayer, and action culminates in the Lord Jesus and is the pattern we must be resolved to emulate in our daily lives!

Having been created in God’s image, we are to render ourselves completely to God. Having been born in sin, we must be recreated in the image of Christ, so that we may spend our lives for his glory.

Christ calls us to be a church on mission. Therefore, gospel proclamation is empowered by God, driven by outreach across cultural boundaries, consolidated by faithful preachers, supported by teamwork, and assisted by the kingdom-mindedness of other churches!

How do we respond to a culture of hatred and death, racism and abortion? We follow Jesus' example, who is the truth and speaks the truth, and also extends grace. Therefore, our lives should be saturated with grace and truth as we engage the world around us!

True and lasting thankfulness ushers forth from a heart that understands who God is, who man is, and how God has graciously acted to reconcile sinners to Himself. We are called to cultivate hearts of thankfulness as we continually submit ourselves to God in total dependence, glory in the gospel, and generously give ourselves for the benefit of others.

God revealed Himself to us through creation and His Word, and Jesus is the Word made flesh who dwelt among us so that we might behold His grace and truth. Therefore, we should be people who learn the Word, love the Word, and live the Word for God's glory.

The incarnation of the Lord Jesus is the greatest display of God's wisdom and faithfulness. The Divine Son has been promised, fulfilled, and will be continually faithful to those He came to save. He is truly worthy of our worship, for who He is and what He's done, both now and forevermore!