Sermons on The Gospel
Seeing Christ on the Emmaus Road
This sermon explores the transformative encounter of two disciples with the risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus. It delves into their initial despair and unbelief, the divine concealment of Jesus’ identity, and his revelation through Scripture and the breaking of bread. The sermon highlights how Jesus teaches us to recognize him not through physical sight but through the Word and the Lord’s Supper, inspiring us to trust in his resurrection and share the good news with others, even without…
Remember His Words: The Resurrection Account
This sermon revists the resurrection account, considering the acts of Joseph of Arimathea, the witness of the angels, and the response of the women and disciples of Jesus. Importantly, the sermon underscores the importance of remembering Jesus’ words, which were initially met with disbelief but ultimately confirmed by the empty tomb, leading to faith and marveling among the disciples. It calls believers to honor Christ publicly, trust in the vindication of God’s word, and find joy and confidence in the…
Witnessing the Resurrection
This sermon explores the historical reality of Jesus’ resurrection, using inference to the best explanation to evaluate evidence such as his death, burial, empty tomb, and eyewitness accounts. By raising and refuting alternative explanations””such as stolen body, swoon theory, hallucination, and mythological parallels””it demonstrates that the resurrection is the most compelling explanation for the facts. May this bolster your confidence in the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ! Passage: Luke 23:50-24:12
Beggar for Mercy
In this sermon we consider a blind beggar who cries out to Jesus for healing. We not only see the power, compassion, and authority of Jesus, we see the manner in which a poor beggar finds salvation. The blind beggar is typical of all sinners who cry to Jesus and are healed. May we learn what it looks like to be desperate and cry out to Jesus until he grants our request. Passage: Luke 18: 35-43
The Cost of Salvation
This sermon considers the cost of salvation. Not the cost that Jesus demands of us, but the cost Jesus paid for us. Our gracious Savior’s sacrifice is described in his words to his disciples. May this description of the cost of our salvation lead us to obedience, worship, and passion to proclaim the gospel with boldness and clarity. Passage: Luke 18:31-34
The Essential Resurrection
In an age where skepticism abounds, this text reminds us of the surety of the resurrection. Christianity is not a philosophy or principles for living, it is God working in history to save a people through the physical death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. In this sermon we consider the essential nature of the resurrection, its factual basis in history, and finally its product of a living hope. We need this reminder of our living, conquering Christ! Passage: 1 Corinthians…