Sermons on COVID-19
Liberty of Conscience under the Lordship of Christ
The past season surrounding COVID-19 mandates has brought division to the church. In this lecture, Pastor Tim explains how Romans 14 helps us navigate issues of disunity and charts a path forward under the lordship of Jesus Christ. You’ll want to refer to the handout for this seminar. Click the “Download Notes” button above. Passage: Romans 14:1-15:7
When Christ and Caesar Collide
This sermon explores the conflict in Thessalonica when the gospel is preached. The disciples were charged with disobeying the decrees of Caesar because of their faithfulness to Christ as King. This is instructive for us today as we navigate increasing government overreach into the home and church. Passage: Acts 17:1-9
Resisting Tyrants
Pastor Tim preaches from Romans 13 about submission to governing authorities and resistance to tyrants. There is a rich evangelical tradition in standing up to tyranny. This sermon lays a foundation that will be further explored in coming weeks. Passage: Romans 13:1-5
Go, Stand, Speak: Obeying God Rather Than Men
We consider the actions of the apostles are they are arrested and jailed a second time for declaring Jesus as crucified, risen from the dead, and exalted to the right hand of God. In this crucial time at the very founding of the church, the preeminence of Christ over all is asserted and boldly proclaimed in the midst of opposition. In a time of needed courage, we learn from their example the power of the Spirit, the proclaimed word, and…
Sheep Among Wolves: Seeing Christ as Worthy Above All
After spending 18 days in prison, Pastor Tim preaches from Matthew 10 and how Christ instructed us to handle adversity and opposition as we live for him and the gospel. The key to remaining faithful in adversity and persecution is to see Christ as worthy. Our loyalty to Christ must eclipse all other loyalties. Passage: Matthew 10:16-39
More Than A Gathering
In this sermon Pastor Tim explains how the church must gather but that the church is more than a gathering. We consider what it means to be a body of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. Gathering is essential to the church, but the church is more than a gathering. We pray that this sermon sheds light on the nature of the church and encourages your soul. If nothing else, it will explain why our family of faith continues to…
The Reason Why We Gather
The first few minutes of our service on May 9, 2021 where Pastor Tim explains why we gather for worship even when it is outlawed by the governing authorities. Passage:
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.
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.