Messages

A message from the series “Sermons.” Pastoral Intern Robert Gardner continues a study of Paul’s letter to the Philippians by looking to Paul’s example of rejoicing in the face of persecution.

A message from the series “Sermons.” When you take the time to really ponder the weight of what Jesus is saying here in this text, you realize that this is one of the most incredible promises of God that you will find in all of Scripture. With these words, the Sovereign God of heaven and earth is inviting us to pursue Him in prayer. Whatever our needs, He is our compassionate Father, and He wants us to depend upon him in faith. But to receive the bounty of this promise, we must humble ourselves and pursue Him with vigor.

A message from the series “Sermons.” Pastoral Intern Robert Gardner examines Paul’s prayer of rejoicing in the gospel-centered fellowship he has with the saints at Philippi.

A message from the series “Sermons.” Are you a Mary or a Martha? That is the question we often ask ourselves when reflecting on this passage at the end of Luke 10, but it is based on a very deficient interpretation of the text. The story of Martha and Mary is a story about two godly women who are both seeking to faithfully love Jesus, but one of them struggles with being pulled away. Their story teaches us that dwelling in the Word of God is absolutely essential to a life of active service for the Son of God.

A message from the series “Sermons.” The parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the most well-known stories told by Jesus. From it we learn that how we relate to our fellow man either validates or invalidates our claim to know and love God. So in this sermon, we explore the issues of love for God, compassion for our fellow man, and heresy of works-salvation.

A message from the series “Sermons.” In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 10:6-7, Pastor Jon English examines the nature of desires and gives six characteristics of idolatry seen in Exodus 32.

A message from the series “Sermons.” At the return of the 72 from their ministries in Judea, Jesus celebrates with them by offering up a prayer of thanksgiving to His heavenly Father. In this prayer, we behold the beauty of the relationship between the members of the trinity, and we are also given a window into the Father’s sovereignty over salvation.

A message from the series “Sermons.” In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, Pastor Jon English explains Paul’s use of the Exodus story as an illustration of presumptuous sin in a believer, and how Christ is foreshadowed in Exodus 14-17. He also explains how Paul’s reading of the Old Testament should inform our Bible reading today.

A message from the series “Sermons.” Here we see great joy and celebration among the 72 disciples over how the power of God was displayed in their ministry. Jesus congratulates them by affirming their success and stating again the authority He has entrusted to them. Even then, however, he warns them against pride by telling them to find their joy in the fact that their names are written in heaven. In this sermon from Luke 10:17-20, we glean critical truths and lessons about ministry and how we are all called to engage in the battle for souls.