Messages

A message from the series “Sermons.” Pastoral Intern Robert Gardner examines Philippians 1:18-30, Paul’s encouragement to the Philippian Church during his Roman imprisonment and his exhortation that they live in a manner worthy of the Gospel.

A message from the series “Sermons.” As we finish Luke 12, we are continuing with a section of Scripture where Jesus is warning his disciples and the crowds of the coming judgment. He is telling us that by His coming, a very clear dividing line is being drawn right down through the middle of humanity, and it is time for all men to see the signs and choose. The Gospel of Peace is going to divide even families, human discernment can still leave you blind to the truth, and it is urgent that you settle your salvation now.

A message from the series “Sermons.” As Christians, we are well aware of the passages like this one that command a sense of urgency and readiness in our lives as disciples, but the truth is, it’s been almost 2000 years since Jesus said, “BE READY!” So we figure, in all likelihood, we have plenty of time. Such complacency has no place among God’s people. As we explore this passage, we see the purpose of Christ in warning us to live in a state of preparedness for His return.

A message from the series “Sermons.” What does the Bible have to say about alcohol? Is the mode as important an issue with the Lord’s supper as it is with baptism? Why do most Baptist congregations use grape juice rather than wine for the Lord’s supper? Is this an issue of biblical law or Christian liberty? And if it is an issue of liberty, how do we manage disagreement at the church level?

A message from the series “Sermons.” These three verses are the wrap-up of Jesus’ teaching on finances in this chapter, and as we will see, what He says here is powerful. In one sense, He is further explaining to us what it means to be rich towards God, but He is also admonishing us to manage our finances in a way that embraces spiritual realities of far greater magnitude. The Gospel realities of Christ and His Kingdom, if understood rightly, drastically change our perspective on finances and spending and investing.

A message from the series “Sermons.” Believers are called to combat false teaching and practices. In this sermon from 1 Timothy 6: 3-12, Paul teaches how to fight against these false practices.

A message from the series “Sermons.” In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 11:23-32, Pastor Jon English explains Jesus’s institution of the Lord’s Supper, the necessity of examination, and the exhortation to consideration that Paul gives in the text.

A message from the series “Sermons.” Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, yet our Savior is faithful and good to give us help and instruction in this area. He teaches us that our life is about so much more that what we eat or what we wear. Our life and our body are for the glory of God, so we must not make what are ultimately temporal things our focus. He has given us physical life, emotional life, intellectual life, and spiritual life. And if God has given us these primary realities that define life, why would He also not give us the secondary items that sustain life?

A message from the series “Sermons.” In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 11:17-22, Pastor Jon English explains Paul’s rebuke of the divisions and partiality in the body, and the sin of despising the church of God which springs from uncharitableness in our hearts.