Recent Sermons
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The Cleansing Touch
Mark 1:40-45 Jesus heals a leper. He could have just spoken and it would have been done, but Jesus touches him, illustrating Is. 53:12. The law could only condemn the leper, but what the law could not do, Jesus could. Having headed the leper, Jesus warns him to tell no one, but go to the priests. Jesus focus was on His preaching, not becoming a side show. The leper disobeys, and Jesus was forced to leave the city, in order to continue preaching. -
The Downward Spiral of Depravity
Romans 1:21-23 The idea that mankind is without excuse is further developed. Paul provides us with two summary choices that man consciously makes — choices that illustrate that he is on a downward course. He dethrones God, and replaces God. -
The Culpability of Deliberate Ignorance (Part 3)
Romans 1:18-20 Is God being too hard on people? No — rather, God’s wrath is vindicated and necessary since the order and arrangement in the heavens and on earth bear witness to God. Most importantly, man naturally perceives we are accountable to Him. -
The Culpability of Deliberate Ignorance (Part 2)
Romans 1:18-19 God’s wrath is the dreadful consequence to man’s sin. This wrath is revealed against ungodliness — the pervasive attitude of a lack of reverence — and unrighteousness — the intentional violation of God’s law. -
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The Authority of the King (Part 2)
Mark 1:29-38 Jesus continues to demonstrate His authority. Unlike worldly authority, He was powerful, but also compassionate. Jesus showed His authority by His power. He showed His dependency on the Father by prayer. Jesus declares His purpose, not miracle-worker, but redeemer. -
The Culpability of Deliberate Ignorance (Part 1)
Romans 1:18- Paul begins a discourse on how ignorance of God’s Law provides no excuse, and how privilege provides no exemption when it comes to God’s wrath. The message of God’s wrath is actually a precursor to presenting the gospel. This section of Romans deals with the reality of God’s wrath, and the revelation of it. -
A Shepherd’s Heart (Part 3)
Romans 1:17- The God-centered nature of the gospel is expounded upon. The power of the gospel is revealed by His declaration of the sinner’s innocence. This declaration is only possible by imputing to him that which he most needs: the righteousness of God. God’s righteousness denotes His activity of “establishing right” and intervening to save His people; this includes judging those who oppose Him. -
Final Thoughts (Part 2)
Ecclesiastes 12:12-14 In his closing words of his journal, Solomon the Preacher gives a final warning against pagan counsel and an exhortation of true worship.
