We will begin the story of Joseph. We need to see Joseph’s story in light of God’s sovereign plan. As we do this, we will see how Joseph is both a type of Christ to come and an example for believers.1. The context of his struggle.2. The offense of his dreams.3. The humiliation at his…
Sermons from October 2020
This week we are considering the second kingdom parable in which Jesus gives us the full interpretation. Only with the parable of the sower and the parable of the weeds does Jesus give us the full divine explanation. These parables are important for our understanding the nature of the kingdom of heaven on earth. It…
Psalm 27 We will consider the one thing that gives confidence to believers – the glory of God revealed in the faith of Jesus Christ.Psalm 27 is a Psalm of:1. Conflict2. Confidence 3. Courage
Why did Jesus speak in parables? That is the great question the disciples asked him. The answer is not what some people think. In Jesus’ answer, we see God is making a distinction by grace. We will consider that grace and what it means for us today. And we will see that Jesus is the…
Our text is a transitional passage preparing us for the next generation. Who will be Jacob’s successor? On whom does the hope of Israel rest? We will see how God prepares us for his answer. The text is Genesis 35:16-29. The message is entitled Hope Beyond the Grave. And we will consider these points from the text.1. The hope…
In the morning sermon, we will be considering the message and interpretation of the Parable of the Sower. This is the primary and great kingdom parable that sets the pattern for understanding the activity of the kingdom in this world and gives us understanding of many other parables.The text is Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23.The Parable of the…
We will continue to consider the holiness of Jacob’s family in Genesis 35. After the incident at Shechem, God reaffirms his call to Jacob. It is a call to be set apart and to worship him at Bethel. The message is entitled God’s Call to Worship. And we will consider these points. 1. God’s call…
We will finish Matthew 12 in which Jesus’ mother and brothers came seeking him. Jesus seems to disregard them and emphasizes his “new family.” Why does he do this? The message is entitled Jesus’ Transcendent Family. The text is Matthew 12:46-50. We will consider these points: 1. Jesus has no enduring earthly family. 2. Jesus…