Sermons on Exodus
The Name of the Lord: Greatness, Goodness, and Justice
This sermon explores God’s self-disclosure to Moses in Exodus 34:6-7, where he proclaims his name and character, emphasizing his greatness, goodness, and justice. God’s greatness is seen in his self-existence and supreme sovereignty as “The LORD, the LORD,” unmatched in authority and power. His goodness is revealed through attributes like compassion, grace, patience, steadfast love, faithfulness, and forgiveness, inviting believers to draw near and imitate these qualities. Yet, his justice ensures that the guilty who do not repent face consequences,…
I AM: Knowing the Living and True God
The greatest problem facing society, families, and the church today is a lack of knowledge of God. This sermon, like the Bible, presupposes God’s existence and focuses on revealing who he is, particularly through his personal name, YHWH, translated as “I AM” in Exodus 3:14. This name signifies God as the self-existent, sovereign, unchanging, and covenant-keeping Lord, fully revealed in Jesus Christ, who is the “I AM” incarnate. There is transformative power in knowing God, which brings eternal life, holiness,…
Sabbath and Lord’s Day
This sermon considers the Sabbath command and how it is applicable to Christians today. While the Sabbath differs from the Lord’s Day and is no longer commanded among believers, it remains an important signpost for the truths of Christ and the realities of the new creation. Passage: Exodus 20:8-11; Colossians 2:16-17
The Glory of God in Power Over Pharaoh
In this sermon, we consider the exodus of Israel from Egypt. God orchestrated this event to show his power so that his name might be proclaimed in all the earth. This involved mighty acts of judgment and the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart until God’s purposes were fulfilled. It is important to know this event and then submit to and worship this great God! This is the second sermon in a series of sermons on the Sovereignty of God. Passage: Exodus…