John the Baptist has something of a crisis of faith as he is in prison, awaiting martyrdom. He sends messengers to Jesus to ask if he is the one to come or should we seek another? John needs to see the glory of the gospel and learn that it is greater than he had imagined.…
Christ-Centered Preaching
Biblical Worship
Vital Fellowship
Faithful Witness
Sermons on Faith
We continue in the life of Jacob. Here the Lord begins to lead him in faith as a pilgrim like his father. We see that the Lord takes the initiative with his people. We must learn to rest in his promises and respond to him with faith. We will consider these four points: 1. Jacob’s…
We will consider Genesis 27 and how the blessing of Isaac (God’s covenantal, firstborn blessing) was given to Jacob instead of Esau. We will consider how this was through the deception of Rebekah and Jacob, yet it was the sovereign plan of God. We will consider how this passage calls us to repentance and faith…
We come to a new section in Matthew’s gospel. Throughout Matthew chapter ten, Jesus gives specific instruction to the twelve Apostles for their unique ministry. Nevertheless, these words are recorded for us because they will have ongoing significance for the church. Jesus laid the foundation of his church, and he is continuing to build it…
Matthew presents the pinnacle of Jesus’ authority and power. He has power even over death. And he is willing and able to save all those that come to him by faith. Once again Matthew shows us that it is not the greatness of our faith and understanding, but the object of our faith that saves.…
This week we will be looking at an Old Testament text that anticipates the resurrection of believers together with Christ (c.f. Eph 2:4-7). The sermon text is Hosea 5:13-6:3. We will consider the relationship between faith and repentance. We will also consider how the promise of the gospel and the resurrection of Christ encourage the…
This is the second sermon in the series The Heavenly-minded Church. We are looking at Colossians 3 where Paul gives, what I think is, one of the greatest descriptions of the Christian life in the New Testament. And it follows from that first imperative to Seek the things above where Christ is. Yet this is…
Abraham is an example of faith to us. He was a great and humble man. He was both of these things by faith. We will consider the greatness of his victory in battle and the source of his strength. We will also see his faith displayed in his dependence and reliance on God alone through…
We will continue in the life of Abraham while considering Genesis 12:10-20 which teaches us of the failure and weakness of Abram’s faith. Abram is not an example of faith to us in this passage. But the Lord reminds us of his grace in this passage. We see Abram’s failure but God faithfulness to his…