Sermons by Tim Stephens (Page 21)
Tim Stephens is the senior pastor of Fairview Baptist Church, Calgary, Alberta. Tim grew up on a farm in Eastern Ontario, graduated with a Computer Engineering degree from Queen’s University, a Masters of Divinity degree from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching from The Masters Seminary. He is happily married to Raquel and they have been blessed with nine children.
Four Evidences for the Resurrection
We consider the resurrection account in John 20 and four evidences that testify to Jesus’ physical resurrection. “These are written so that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31). Passage: John 20:1-10
The Forerunner Foretold
We begin the account of Jesus with the foretelling of John the baptizers birth. Zechariah and Elizabeth are chosen of the Lord to bring forth this child who will prepare the way for the Christ. May God use his word to prepare our own hearts to receive Christ and be brought to him. Passage: Luke 1:5-25
That You May Have Certainty
The introduction to the gospel according to Luke. There are so many misconceptions to how we know about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. As such, we consider why Luke wrote, why we should pay attention, and why this written account gives us certainty. Passage: Luke 1:1-4
Life: Knowing Christ
* We apologize, the audio quality on this recording is poor. With so much focus today on life and preserving life, we do well to ask, “What is life?” Is life about quantity or quality? We examine John 17:3 where it says that eternal life is knowing God and his Son, Jesus Christ. In considering this phrase we find the key to abundant and eternal life!
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.
The Great Rebellion
In Psalm 2 we see a clash of two worlds. The creature rebels against the Creator. The end will come with God’s rule and reign over all nations. But where will you be? Will you take refuge in him?
The Law of Love
We are constantly reminded to love our neighbor in the midst of this pandemic. What does it mean to biblically love our neighbor? This sermon examines Jesus’ teaching and applies it to our present circumstances.
The Fruit of Repentance
The epilogue of Job demonstrates the wonderful fruit of repentance. It is not just Job’s blessings, but Job’s heart that has been changed to delight in God and extend grace to others. Here we learn about true repentance and its fruit.
The Joy of Repentance
Job, in the midst of his suffering, finds peace and rest in repentance. God has made himself known and Job has responded in confession and repentance that brings him, not out of suffering, but out of despair. May we learn the joy, hope, peace, and strength found in repentance toward God.
The Essential Church
What does it mean to be a church? What is essential? What is essential to the gathering of the church? How much can be adapted or accommodated? This sermon explores these questions as we consider the nature of the church under the pressure of COVID-19 and health restrictions applied to the gathering of God’s people.
God’s Purpose and Unfailing Plan
After God speaks, Job is moved to confession and repentance. The first thing Job says is to acknowledge God’s power and purpose. It is these elements of God’s self-revelation that we need to be continually reminded of as we seek to trust him and grow in humility.
Leviathan
We look at Leviathan, asking what he is and why God mentions him in such detail. In the end, we learn we must fear God above all else. “For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.”