Sermons by Tim Stephens (Page 22)
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.
Coming Short of Repentance
God continues to address Job in his second speech. Job has no argument or response to God yet this comes short of true repentance. Job must not only drop his case, but repent of his accusations against God. Here we get a closer look at what God expects in repentance.
A Time for War and a Time for Peace
In this sermon we examine 1 Peter 2 and living as Christians under authority in a fight for the gospel. When do we rise up and when do we lay low? Important questions to consider as we approach the issues of our day that we all face.
When God Is Big
It is common for us to bring God down and elevate ourselves. We’re convinced this will lead to our pleasure. What we must understand that our highest delight is when God is big. Here we see the beauty and hope of a big God.
Wisdom from the Beasts of the Earth
God speaks about 7 different animals or pairs and uses each one to question Job (and us). In doing so, God teaches us valuable lessons about himself and his power and control over suffering.
God’s Care for His Creatures
God demonstrates his understanding and power over the animals that man could never possess. If God can so manage the animal world, certainly he has the understanding and wisdom to manage the world of men. In this message Pastor Tim deals with the common objection to God’s care of his creation. Evolution is said to provide the mechanism to explain the origin and development of species all around us. It is important to understand this false doctrine and how it…
No One Like Him
God continues to address Job (and us) on how he is the Creator and Sustainer. We must learn humility, trust, and worship before the greatness of God. Our society continues in the same rebellion as Babel. A return to God as Creator is necessary. So too is the church influenced by the world and needs to be reminded of God as Creator.
The Limits of Evil
This sermon examines God’s words to Job. He uses images of a builder, a midwife, and a general to teach Job that the wicked are limited in what they do and when they do it. God’s purposes cannot be thwarted.
God Speaks
Job finally hears from God. When God speaks, it isn’t what we might expect. In this message we recap Job’s story and consider God’s response to this man grappling with suffering and perceived injustice.
Justice, Kingdom, and Christ
In this final part of a series on justice we consider Christ, the one who will bring justice to the nations. We’ll trace this mission through promise, fulfillment, and into the present day where he continues to build his kingdom of justice, peace, and righteousness.
Justice, Creation, and Law
In this third part of the series on justice we consider two important areas that have been neglected by the church and society. If we are going to see the justice of God increase in our land, there must be a promotion of the doctrine of creation and the doctrine of the law of God.
Justice Starts Here
Many people are striving towards global objectives of justice and equality. But is this where we start? Can you mass produce cars before building and testing prototype? We will see that justice must start with us personally and with the people of God. Only then will we be equipped to promote justice and see the kingdom of Christ advance.
Understanding (Social) Justice
In this introduction to justice we consider what is “social justice” and how it compares to biblical or true justice. We see that much of what is promoted as “justice” today is partiality and unjust. We must understand that justice cannot be separated from righteousness, God, God’s law, and Jesus Christ.