Show Notes
In this sermon from Deuteronomy 14, we examine the Old Covenant food laws—along with related commands about mourning rituals, tattoos, and haircuts—that marked Israel as a people holy and set apart to the Lord. We explore the theological rationale behind these distinctions, centered on the contrast between life and death, and how they called God’s people to reflect his character as the God of life… Source
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In Romans 8 the apostle Paul piles up some of the richest promises in all of Scripture—no condemnation for those in Christ, the new birth by the Spirit, adoption as sons and heirs with Christ, a future glory that far outweighs present suffering, and the certainty that God works all things for the good of those who love him. Standing at the end of these cascading blessings, Paul asks the piercing… Source
In Galatians 2:20, Paul declares the heart of the Christian life: “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” This sermon explores the believer’s union with Christ in his death and resurrection—how we died to the law’s curse and now live by faith in the Son of God who loved us and gave himself for us. From this foundational truth flow three… Source
What truly makes someone a Christian? Is it heritage, personal choice, good deeds, or even strong feelings? In this message from Titus 3:1–8, we explore the radical reality at the heart of true Christianity—the new birth. God, in his sovereign mercy, has rescued us not because of our works but by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ. This is more than a… Source
In the year that King Uzziah died, the prophet Isaiah was given a breathtaking vision of the Lord seated on a throne, high and lifted up, with the train of his robe filling the temple. Drawing from Isaiah 6:1–7, this sermon shows that Isaiah beheld the preincarnate glory of Christ—the radiant King and Priest whose holiness is unmatched. As the seraphim cry “Holy, holy, holy,” the foundations shake… Source
In 1 Corinthians 2:2 Paul declares, “I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” This sermon explores why the person and cross-work of Jesus must remain the non-negotiable center of the Christian life, the church, and every home. We will see that this is not a simplistic slogan but a deliberate decision that rejects the world’s message and methods… Source