Sermons by Tim Stephens (Page 35)
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.
Racism and the Bible
Why is racism wrong? Where does it come from? How is it overcome? These questions guide this sermon as we reflect on the great diversity and harmony in the body of Christ. Here we receive a solid biblical foundation for seeing racism as sinful and finding the cure in the truth of Scripture. We’re left with 5 practical ways we can make changes today to move forward in Christlikeness in regard to relationships across ethnic lines.
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…
Christ: The Sure and Steady Anchor
Are you weary? Are you feeling stressed and under pressure? What we see in this passage is a call to endurance with the truths of Christ that will strengthen us by his grace! NOTE: There was a problem recording the video so only the audio is available!
Warning Against Apostasy
There is a great consequence to knowing of Christ and forsaking him. This is the warning passage of all warning passages. Let us press on to maturity and not be in danger of being those who hear but who do not enter into God’s promised rest by clinging to Christ in faith. May God use this warning to strengthen your commitment to him.
Underachievers
What does it mean to be “dull of hearing”? How do you know if you are? And what should you do about it? Let us not be an underachiever, but let us push on to maturity! Here we examine the marks of one who hears but doesn’t hear well enough for faith and obedience to be the fruit of that hearing. May this challenge and encourage us all to grow into better followers of Jesus Christ.
Christ: Our Great High Priest
What is our motivation in prayer? Is it a certain method? No. Rather it is a person. It is seeing Christ as our great high priest that compels us to come to the throne of grace in a time of need. Our confidence in prayer is not in our method or the words we say but in whom we turn to for help.
Strive to Enter the Rest
What is God’s rest? How do I enter it? We tackle these questions as many others as we consider again a great warning in the midst of great hope and great urgency. Here is a call to be faithful to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Do Not Harden Your Hearts
In this sermon we look together at a warning not to have a hard heart. But what does a hard heart look like? The text gives us six different attributes of a rebellious heart as we’re called to watch ourselves and others from falling into the deceitfulness of sin. May God use this warning to keep his saints secure and bring repentance where needed.
Christ: Superior to Moses
As followers of Christ we must stay faithful to our calling. How can we do this in our families, at work, or in the public square? We consider Christ. This sermon unpacks this text of Scripture and the faithfulness of Jesus before considering real-world examples and the biblical truth that sets us free to follow Christ. May God give us grace to cling to him in times of adversity and temptation to quit.
True Solidarity
Expressions of solidarity are common in our age of terrorism. “We stand with you” is an oft repeated slogan that is little more than words said and gone. When Christ stands with you in solidarity it means the destruction of death, victory over the devil, forgiveness of sins and access to the Father, and the assurance that you will inherit eternal life! When Christ says, “I stand with you!” it means something!
Suffering, Death, and Glory
The world to come will be ruled by righteousness, sin and death will be no more. We don’t see this now, but we do see Christ. It is what we see in Christ that gives us great hope in what we don’t see. In times of suffering we see Christ and we see his love, his power, and the surety of his future victory. Let us together, look to Christ!
Hearing Is Not Enough
Here we see the first warning in this letter. We are warned that if we simply hear but do not cling to Jesus and to the gospel we should expect judgment. At the same time we are warned in judgment, we are reminded of why it is foolish not to follow Christ and treasure his great salvation. May this warning serve to keep the elect secure in Christ.