Sermons from August 2015
Gay Marriage and the Bible
Did Jesus address homosexuality? Many say no. Jesus did, however, clearly define marriage and the bounds of sexual intimacy between one man and one woman in a one flesh union. This is not “traditional” marriage or Jewish custom. Jesus said that this is how God designed male and female and society at the beginning, in the garden of Eden. What we see today, divorce, adultery, same-sex marriage, is a result of sin. From the beginning it was not so.
Homosexuality and the Bible
What does the Bible say about homosexuality? To be upfront, the Bible says it is sinful. This sermon goes through a variety of text to show that and then reflects on a number of objections that are common when such an issue is discussed. What we all need, since we are all sinners, is the forgiveness and mercy of God in the Lord Jesus Christ. Denying sin will not lead to forgiveness, rather denying self, taking up our cross and…
Not of This World
Willem Van de Leur preaches the word from 1 Peter 1:1-2.
The Way of Christ
Finishing the exhortation to be united and stop the divisions in the church at Corinth, Paul admonishes them to live in accordance with the way of Christ. This is how he lives and this is life consistent with following a crucified Messiah.
Stewards of the Mysteries of God
Divisions in Corinth caused by elevating certain teachers and tearing down others are addressed in the passage. The topic of proper judgment is dealt with. The key to proper judgment is humility, and the key to humility is recognizing the grace of God in the Lord Jesus Christ.