Sermons by Tim Stephens (Page 26)
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.
Community Commitment
What does it mean to walk together worthy of our calling? What does it look like to be part of the church? This sermon is a call to commitment. We examine what this commitment looks like in different areas of life and then conclude with motivation for living in this God-honoring way. May this sermon be used of God as it expounds his word to build his church.
Community Mission
What is the mission of the church? How does mercy ministry, evangelism, holiness, and worship fit into the priorities of the church? In this third message in the series, we consider a final foundation for the community of the church. We see how with God at the center the community is transformed and engaged in spiritual battle.
Community Vision
What is the goal or purpose of the church? What is our vision to be? When we look to the Scriptures we see over and over again that the church is to be holy! We’re called to holiness. Here is a needed reminder and a needed encouragement about the importance of the church to our holiness.
Community of God
“The church is God’s supernatural community, beginning from his plan and choice before time began, a people rescued from sin by his lavish grace in Christ from all the nations of the world; to be holy and blameless; to be adopted as sons; to receive an inheritance and be his inheritance; to live under his righteous rule; so that he might display the glory of his power, wisdom, and grace to all creatures in heaven and on earth.” In this…
Grace and Truth
A short Christmas Eve message on the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, full of grace and truth.
He Came to Bring Us to God
Why did Jesus come into the world. Most would say that he came to die. But his death was a means to an end, that we might be brought to God! We consider this purpose statement in 1 Peter 3:18, we see the importance Christ’s coming for our union or fellowship with God. This is the purpose of his coming and his suffering.We also consider that he did this for US. A people. Making us brothers and sisters in Christ.…
Rollercoaster Faith
Job hopes then despairs as his suffering continues. Amazingly he hopes for the very promises of the new covenant that are ours in Christ. This helps us to endure through suffering and tragedy as we have a sure and great hope!
No Other Hope
Job defends his desire to argue his case before God. In his defense we learn valuable lessons on giving counsel and on approaching God. In all these areas, it is a reminder that we must behold the majesty of God!
How Our Circumstances Shape God
Our experiences can shape and reshape how we understand the nature of God. One truth can be emphasized to the neglect of others. Here is a warning and the answer is to behold the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Only Wise God Reveals True Wisdom
Zophar has a good theological confession regarding the wisdom of God. His application is lacking but we can learn from his advice to Job. God’s wisdom is infinite in its perfections and his people must trust him and take comfort that he will do what is best.
When Lament Turns to Complaint
How is lament different than complaining? How should we respond when we feel like complaining? Complaining is sinful and we need God’s grace and wisdom to repent from it. In this sermon we consider Job’s mindset and his actions of venting his complaint. We then consider biblical wisdom from other laments to keep us from complaining and accusing God or others.
Suffering and Accusing God of Injustice
Job moves from lament to accusations as he accuses God of injustice. Have this happened to you? What is the truth that we need in those moments? Here we see the solution to the problem of evil and suffering is to look to the Lord Jesus Christ!