Advent 2025 Message 2
Text: Matthew 1:18-25
As we ponder the meaning and significance of Christmas, it is a sobering thought that Jesus came for one reason: to save sinners. Laying down His life was hard-baked into His mission.
December 7, 2025: His Humble Birth
Advent 2025 Message 1
In this message we'll cover familiar ground regarding the birth of Jesus. We will highlight the unique and compelling command given the angels when He came into our world, this helps us understand the wonderful Person and Work of Jesus Christ. His advent brings such comfort and joy!
November 30, 2025: Grow in Grace!
2 Peter series message 13
Text: II Peter 3:14-18
Peter concludes his second letter with personal exhortations to be sober minded and live godly lives. With great anticipation for Christ's return, we should grow in the knowledge and grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
November 23, 2025: Shepherding the Saints
2 Peter series message 12
Text: II Peter 3:8-13
Peter reminds us that though the scoffers scoff, Christ will indeed return and with that, God's judgement will be unleashed in the most catastrophic manner. In conjunction with this, our long awaited redemption will be realized as we will enjoy the new heavens and new earth. Peter is a faithful elder, shepherding believers in these compelling realities.
November 16, 2025: The Scoffer's Delusion
2 Peter series message 11
Text: II Peter 3:1-7
Peter reinforces our need to be sober minded. Scoffers will come, mocking the notion of Jesus' coming. In doing so, they deliberately overlook the fact that God has already judged the world in the great flood, and will do it again with fire.
November 9, 2025: The Chaotic World of False Teachers
2 Peter series message 10
Text: II Peter 2:17-22
Peter continues his description of false teachers as they lead many astray from the truth. Their chaotic inner turmoil is exposed, as well as their pending judgement.
November 2, 2015: There But for the Grace of God
2 Peter series message 9
Text: II Peter 2:10b-16
In the previous message, we saw that false prophets and teachers will be judged. Now Peter goes into detail about how these false teachers operate - while acting like a brother or sister in Christ within the local church. We have to be aware that there are wolves in sheep's clothing. Perhaps the greater danger is wandering from the truth of God's word and slowly becoming desensitized to the lies and even embracing them over time.
October 26, 2025: Consider This
2 Peter series message 8
Text: II Peter 2:4-10a
Do we think God's judgement on false teachers is idle or asleep? Is the Day of Judgement a man made myth? Consider the fallen angels, Noah's contemporaries, and Sodom and Gomorrah.
Peter's treatment of false teachers and judgement is both jarring and extensive. Nestled in this passage is a precious promise for saints: the Lord knows how to save the righteous.
October 19, 2025: False Teachers
2 Peter series message 7
Text: II Peter 2:1-3
Having affirmed the truth and the straightedge of truth, Peter now moves to his primary theme: false teachers. We must know the truth from error and how to arrive on the side of the truth. The concept of absolute truth is a hard one for this generation, and therefore crucial to address.
October 12, 2025: The Living and Abiding Word of God
2 Peter series message 6
Text: II Peter 1:16-21
Peter informs our understanding of the inspiration and authority of God's Word, in a detailed yet concise way. It is a powerful apologetic pairs well with the statement in Hebrews, the Word of God is living and active.
October 5, 2025: Say it Again!
2 Peter series message 5
Text: II Peter 1:12-15
Peter employed strong language when describing gospel application in daily life. Before moving on, in our sermon passage he reiterates the centrality of the gospel and preeminence of Christ in the context of his pending impending martyrdom.
September 28, 2025: Are You Rich or Poor?
2 Peter series message 4
Text: II Peter 1:9-11
Peter exhorts us to intentionally develop seven qualities, he now addresses the one who lacks these qualities. We are exhorted to confirm our calling and election with the end goal of a rich entrance into Christ's eternal kingdom. The choice before us: a rich entrance as the Lord intends or a Chrisitan walk that could be characterized as poor or weak.
September 21, 2025: Make Every Effort!
2 Peter series message 3
Text: II Peter 1:5-8
Inspired by our sermon passage, my abiding prayer for our six kids is that they would know Christ and not be ineffective or unfruitful in their relationship with Him. Against the backdrop of eternity, Peter reveals the path to Christian maturity and confident Christian living.
September 14, 2025: His Divine Power!
2 Peter series message 2
Text: II Peter 1:3-4
What does God's power look like in salvation? Peter packs a lot of theology into his remarks about our common salvation and what it looks like to walk in obedience to the Lord on a daily basis.
September 7, 2025: So Great Salvation
2 Peter series message 1
Text: 2 Peter 1:1-2
Peter once again focuses on beautiful gospel truths as he begins his second letter. We'll highlight the Great Exchange and substitutionary nature of Christ's death and also give a broad overview of the letter.
August 31, 2025: God's Mouthpiece
Text: I Samuel
The life and ministry of the Old Testament prophet, Samuel, holds many lessons for us as we serve the Lord. He was required to do difficult things but always knew the Lord was with Him every step of the way. So it is with us: the reward before us far outweighs today's hardships.
August 24, 2025: Portraits in Suffering pt. 2
1 Peter series message 27
Text: I Peter
Peter gives solid wisdom for Christians undergoing various kinds of suffering. Like everyone else, our sojourn in our fallen world sometimes includes suffering not tied to our Christian witness. We'll apply Peter's wisdom and also weave in stories of those from our midst who have demonstrated their trust in the Lord during difficult times.
August 17, 2024: Portraits in Suffering
1 Peter series message 27
Text: I Peter
Peter gifts us with a highly developed theology of suffering, from various trials to fiery persecution. We'll take two weeks to highlight how real people have experienced suffering and entrusted themselves completely to God. This Sunday we'll examine the life and ministry of a key figure in church history, one of my heros of the Faith.
August 10, 2025: Our Heavenly Inheritance!
1 Peter series message 26
Text: I Peter 1:3-5
Many Christians have an underdeveloped view of what eternity looks like for us. "Inheritance" is an intriguing and powerful element of our eternal reward. As Peter makes mention of it, I want to develop it in more depth to increase both our understanding and appreciation of it.
August 3, 2025: The Mighty Hand of God
1 Peter series message 25
Text: I Peter 5:6
This month we'll squeeze 1 Peter dry and develop some key concepts by cross referencing them throughout Scripture. Peter offers one of the few NT references to the "Hand of God" (also, the "Hand of the Lord"), a designation employed extensively throughout the Old Testament in a redemption context. It yields rich assurance and confidence in God's work in and through His people.