In Deuteronomy 9, God repeatedly warns Israel not to think their blessings come from their own righteousness or superiority. Instead, he chose them and gave them the land purely by his undeserved grace. In this message, we’ll see how the biblical doctrine of election humbles us, strips away every ground for boasting, and leads us to deep gratitude and praise. If you’ve ever struggled with pride or wondered why God shows mercy to sinners, this sermon is for you.
This sermon from Deuteronomy 8 explores one of Scripture’s most surprising truths: prosperity—not hardship—is often the greater test of our faith. While trials can drive us to prayer and dependence, abundance can quietly draw our hearts away from the Lord. Moses warns Israel, and us, to remember God in seasons of blessing, to guard against pride, and to cultivate contentment rooted not in material comfort but in God himself. As we consider how prosperity exposes what is in our hearts,…
In Deuteronomy 7, God commands Israel to devote the nations of Canaan to complete destruction as they enter the Promised Land, raising difficult questions about divine justice, mercy, and holiness. This sermon examines the religious and moral reasons for God’s judgment upon idolatry, sexual perversion, child sacrifice, and occult practices, while contrasting it with his sovereign choice of Israel—not because of any merit in them, but because of His unconditional love, faithfulness to his promises, and redeeming grace. Far from…
James 4:1-10 addresses the issue of conflicts in the church. We see how fights are often the result of straying desires, prayerlessness, and worldliness, and how these problems are only addressed as we humble ourselves before the God who is jealous for our allegiance and is ready to graciously restore us.
