Sermons on grace

What Does the Lord Require of You? Responding to God’s Lavish Grace

In Deuteronomy 10, Moses continues recounting God’s astonishing mercy after Israel’s idolatry with the golden calf. Though the people shattered the covenant, God reestablished it with new tablets, continued the priesthood, and reaffirmed his promise of the land—all through the intercession of Moses. This is a powerful picture of grace upon grace extended to an undeserving people. This sermon unpacks what God requires in response to such lavish mercy: loving obedience, softened hearts, Godward imitation, and faithful loyalty. Far from…

Remembering Sin to Magnify Grace

In Deuteronomy 9, Moses calls God’s people to remember their repeated sins—grumbling, idolatry, cowardice, and rebellion—after God’s mighty deliverance from Egypt. Far from leaving us in guilt or shame, this remembrance humbles us and magnifies the wonder of God’s undeserved grace. This sermon shows how remembering our sin drives us to gratitude, deeper loyalty to Christ, and fervent intercessory prayer, following the example of Moses who pleaded with God on behalf of a stubborn people. Ultimately, this text points us…