Sermons from 2022

Behold and Sing

In this third and final message examining Isaiah 42:1-12, this sermon considers the faithfulness of God to make and keep his promises. He is not powerless like false gods and is jealous for his worship, being deserving of it. Here is a call for us to see his faithfulness and so trust him and worship him in singing and joy. Passage: Isaiah 42:8-12

Behold the Covenant

Isaiah 42:1-12 is an exposition of Jesus Christ, the servant of God. In this message we are directed to consider what it means for the Son of God to be given as a covenant for the people. This unpacks the heart of the gospel, the good news of Christianity, and directs us to take our sin to Jesus for rescue. This message is part two of three. Passage: Isaiah 42:5-7

Behold the Servant

Isaiah 42:1-12 is an exposition of Jesus Christ, the servant of God. In this message we are directed to ponder and meditate upon Jesus as God’s Son; his service to bring salvation through his death and resurrection; his tender and mild manner of advancing his kingdom; and his resolve to not quit until all his enemies are a footstool for his feet. This message is part one of three. Passage: Isaiah 42:1-4

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

Names Written in Heaven

The disciples returned with a report of great success. Jesus reminds them of the spiritual realities behind this success as his kingdom of light advances into the darkness. Above all, Jesus instructs them (and us) that more important than success is that his disciples have security in his eternal kingdom. This truth helps us in success and failure, and establishes our priorities for eternity. Passage: Luke 10:17-20

Woe Canada!

Jesus pronounced woe upon the cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum. These are cities that had received the truth and rejected it. Can the same be said of our city, province, or country? Here we consider the call to an nation who has the revelation of Christ and turned from that truth. There is application here for us as individuals, the church, and our nation. Passage: Luke 10:13-16

Going into the Harvest

Jesus is the Lord of the harvest and he appoints and sends out laborers into his harvest. Here we see, not only the commission to go, but how we go. We must pray, go, depend, labor, and warn. May we grow in faithfulness as we hope and trust in the Lord. Passage: Luke 10:1-12

Resolved to Follow

In this passage we see the determination and resolve of our Lord Jesus Christ. He willing suffered affliction and rejection to accomplish the mission of saving his people from their sin. He calls his followers to the same determination and resolve. Here is a call for us to follow and set our face upon our Savior. Passage: Luke 9:51-62

Killing Pride with Calvary Love

Jesus’ disciples argued a number of times of who is the greatest. Their views of discipleship, greatness, and the mission they were called to were blurred by their own pride. We aren’t immune to the same pride. What we’re reminded of here is that Christ is the great pride killer as we take our eyes off ourselves and behold him. Passage: Luke 9:46-50