Sermons on Genesis
God Meant Evil for Good
God is in control of all things. This simple truth becomes more difficult when we consider evil in the world and the evil actions of men. How does God’s rule extend over evil and suffering? This message considers the story of Joseph and how God is revealed in his life. Not only must we know about God’s sovereignty, we must live in light of it. May this sermon help us to do just that. This is the first of a…
Refuting Assisted Suicide
This sermon examines why assisted suicide is prominent in Canada and continues to gain approval. After examining the ideas underlying medical assistance in dying (MAiD), we consider the truth of God’s word. Here is a call to think Christianly about this important social and ethical issue. Passage: Genesis 1:27
The Beauty of Biblical Sexuality
Pastor Tim Stephens preaches on the beauty of biblical sexuality. This sermons examines the foundation of male and female, marriage, and sexuality as God’s blessing to the world. Here is an explanation of Genesis 1 & 2 concerning God’s creation of humanity and a refutation of the lies of our day. Passage: Genesis 1:26-28
The Foundation of Freedom
Where Christianity has spread, liberty has followed. This sermon considers the foundations of liberty: God as Creator, Law as Protector, and Christ as Deliverer. Here is a call to see one of the wonderful fruits of the gospel of Jesus Christ. To be sure, liberty or freedom is not the gospel, but it is an overflow of life in Christ. Here is a call to see the foundation of true liberty and find true and lasting freedom in Christ.
Transgenderism and the Bible
The push for people with gender dysphoria to become transgender is an attempt to deny Genesis 1, that only affirms Genesis 3. What is really needed is a Revelation 21 transformation by way of the cross of Jesus Christ. This is the essence of what is argued here from Scripture. There is hope for all of us in a sin cursed world and it is found in the gospel of Jesus Christ. NOTE: Be sure to watch to the end…
The Tower of Babel
Following the flood we have the Scriptures description on how the nations began. This sermon covers 350 years of ancient history and reminds us of what we have to look forward to in Christ.
The Flood
The flood was historical, global and catastrophic. We can talk science, evidence, and so on, but what does this event in history teach us today? It teaches us about our God. Let us not forget the justice and hatred God has for sin. May we never think light of sin as we wait for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
From Adam to Noah
How bad were things in the generations between Adam and Noah? We see widespread corruption from fallen angels to wicked men. In this midst of this we see our unchanging God as a God of judgment and a God of grace.
Cain and Abel
After the entrance of sin into the world, God promises two kinds of offspring will emerge: the offspring of the serpent, and the offspring of the woman leading to the Savior. We see these two lines in Cain and Abel and the unfolding of God’s plan.
The Fall of Mankind
In this sermon we explore the entrance of sin into God’s good creation. Where did sin come from? Where did Satan come from? Not only do we consider the source of sin, this passage teaches us about temptation, about sin’s consequence, and most importantly, sin’s remedy. In a time where sin has corrupted God’s good creation, God’s grace is seen extended to Adam and Eve and the entire race.
God’s Design for Husband and Wife
What does it mean to be a wife and not a husband? What does it mean to be a husband and not a wife? What does it mean to be a father and not a mother? What does it mean to be a mother and not a father? These questions are tough questions for our current culture. This sermon looks at the original design for husband and wife. Not only that, but how marriage must be guarded for the sake…
The Dignity of Work
Work was not caused by the fall, but it certainly was affected by it. We can slip into a mindset of idolatry or idleness. Who will set us free from these sins? Jesus Christ our Lord. In this passage we see the creation of work, man, and the garden of Eden. In all three we recognize Christ as the redeemer and long for the day of his new creation.