Sermons on election

Chosen by Grace: Killing Pride Through

In Deuteronomy 9, God repeatedly warns Israel not to think their blessings come from their own righteousness or superiority. Instead, he chose them and gave them the land purely by his undeserved grace. In this message, we’ll see how the biblical doctrine of election humbles us, strips away every ground for boasting, and leads us to deep gratitude and praise. If you’ve ever struggled with pride or wondered why God shows mercy to sinners, this sermon is for you.

The God Who Conceals and Reveals

This text lays us low and raises us up. We learn here about the authority and power of God to both conceal and reveal the kingdom of God. The triune God is the author and finisher of our salvation. In response, the Son rejoices in the Holy Spirit and gives thanks to the Father. May we follow that response. Passage: Luke 10:21-24

Predestination and Prayer: Does prayer for the lost matter?

Do our prayers make a difference? If God knows the future and who will be saved do our prayers for their salvation work? If predestination is true and God has determined who will be saved, then how can our prayers matter? This sermon examines these important questions. The goal is not only to be satisfied intellectually that prayer and predestination are friends that do not need reconciliation. The goal is for us to be motivated to pray and share the…

The Humiliation of the Proud in the Exaltation of the King

Here is a call to humility. Here is a call to repent of pride. But it’s not what you think. This is not a finger wag at sin. This is not a call to try harder. This is a call to see the greatness of God. And when we catch just a glimpse of God’s greatness and power, we will be moved to humility. We will, when our thoughts about God are right, have right thoughts about ourselves. So take…

God’s Glory Alone

God rescues sinners by grace alone, in Christ alone, through faith alone so that he is magnified and glorified. This brings us great joy to recognize and see the glory of God in salvation. We see here God’s sovereign grace, his election or choice, and how that leads to his glory. We see the work of Christ, and how that leads to God’s glory. Then we see the work of the Spirit in keeping us faithful in Christ, and how…

The Plan: God’s Choice

If you could pick one of the following questions, which would you like answered most? (1) Why doesn’t God save everyone? or (2) Why does God save anyone? The question we pick will be governed by our view of man and our view of God. In this sermon, both questions are answered as we see just how big and powerful our God truly is. May we be drawn to him and not resistant to his sovereign power!