Sermons by Tim Stephens (Page 41)
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.
The Greatness of Love
Christian love is the highest of all virtues. Without, we have nothing. It should be desired above all other virtues or gifts. Considering this text should give us an earnest desire to love like our God loves.
The Origin of Sin
Where did sin come from? How could sin enter into God’s good creation? Didn’t God make everything good? If God doesn’t sin, does that mean that he permitted sin? Or did he plan it or ordain it? We explore these important questions and we seek to understand the beginnings of sin in God’s universe and the purpose sin has in God’s eternal, wise plan.
One Body, Many Members
The unity and diversity in the church is God’s ordained plan to see us all conformed into Christ-like character. This is not diversity in beliefs, it’s diversity in gifts, service, activities, ethnicities, gender, social status and so on. If you’re a Christian, you belong to the church and God has chosen to use you in the body of Christ to care for one another.
The Fall and its Effect
Most understand that we inherit a sinful nature from Adam, but the Scriptures also teach that we’ve been imputed with Adam’s guilt. That is, the whole human race stands condemned because of Adam’s one sin. Rather than this being a depressing doctrine it rather lays the necessary foundation for salvation in Christ. For it is Christ, called the last and second Adam, who imputes to us righteousness, justification and life. This is possible because of imputation. There are two representatives…
Defining the Gifts of 1 Corinthians 12
What exactly are the gifts mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12? Are they the same gifts that people claim to have today? It’s important to understand what the Scriptures say about these gifts then evaluate our experience in modern church culture. Much time is spend on the gift “word of knowledge” and “tongues” since these are very common in the church today.
Male and Female
With such gender confusion it’s important to realize that male and female is part of what it means to be made in the image of God. Male and female are an important reflection of who God is and to distort or destroy what God has made in his image is a serious display of rebellion.
Variety of Gifts, One Spirit
The first message looking at the important section on spiritual or charismatic gifts in 1 Corinthians 12 through 14. What needs to be clarified right off the start is that all believers (those who profess Jesus as Lord) have the Holy Spirit. Not only that, but the Holy Spirit has gifted each and every single believer with a gift to build up the body of Christ. Let us remember God’s gracious gift to each one as we deal with this…
The Image of God
God made man in his image and likeness. What does this mean and what is the significance of this? As seen in this sermon, this is an important doctrine that when denied leaves the dignity and value of a human being without foundation.
On the Lord’s Supper
The Lord’s Supper is one of the two ordinances given to the church. It’s importance is seen in this text as the church is Corinth is partaking in an unworthy manner. What is the Lord’s Supper? What does it signify? This sermon looks at the theology of the Lord’s Supper and the problem that was going on in the Corinthian church. The second sermon in this series looks at other practical and historical matters surrounding this ordinance.
Mothers as Theologians
It may sound surprising, but Mothers must be biblical theologians. The task of motherhood is enormous. There are many daily duties and pressures that are exerted on moms. How do mothers cope? With sound doctrine. This sermon outlines the need, the Scripture evidence, and practical examples of how moms need good doctrine to fulfill their calling as a mother.
The God Who Loves
Everyone knows that God is loving right? That’s what we believe, but a loving God is a uniquely Christian truth rooted in the self-sacrifice of Christ on the cross. In this sermon, we look at the unique love of God and what we must do in response to the love of God.
The Destruction of Anger
This sermon, finishing off the series on overcoming anger gives 8 reasons why you must work to destroy anger. It ends with a reminder that there is only one true solution to this problem.