Sermons from January 2022
Blessing and Woe
This sermon begins our study through Jesus’ “Sermon on the Plain.” Here we see a stark distinction between those who follow Jesus for wrong motives. This is a call to be blessed in Jesus and his kingdom rather than in the false hopes of the world. Passage: Luke 6:17-26
Prayer and Common Men
This sermon looks at how Jesus calls twelve to be his apostles. Jesus spends all night in prayer and then calls common men to go in his name to the ends of the earth declaring the good news of the kingdom of God. God works the same way today. So let us pray and go in Jesus name. Passage: Luke 6:12-16
The Beauty of Biblical Sexuality
Pastor Tim Stephens preaches on the beauty of biblical sexuality. This sermons examines the foundation of male and female, marriage, and sexuality as God’s blessing to the world. Here is an explanation of Genesis 1 & 2 concerning God’s creation of humanity and a refutation of the lies of our day. Passage: Genesis 1:26-28
A Statement on the Criminalization of Conversion Therapy
This past week, Bill-C4 has become law in Canada. It is now a criminal offense to advertise, promote, or engage in conversion therapy. What is conversion therapy? The law states, “conversion therapy means a practice, treatment or service designed to (a)”‚change a person’s sexual orientation to heterosexual; (b)”‚change a person’s gender identity to cisgender; (c)”‚change a person’s gender expression so that it conforms to the sex assigned to the person at birth; (d)”‚repress or reduce non-heterosexual attraction or sexual behaviour;…
Lord of the Sabbath
This sermons examines the continued conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees. He continues to draw attention to himself as the object of worship, devotion, and salvation. Here is an opportunity to see Jesus as Lord of the Sabbath and the glory that entails. Passage: Luke 6:1-11
The End of Satan’s Tyranny
When Jesus Christ appeared, he appeared to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8). This verse along with many others teach the triumph of Christ over the devil through his ministry on earth. The church must know that authority and power of Christ if we are to be faithful in making disciples of the nations. Here is a call to be hopeful in a world of sin. The risen King is with us! Preached: January 2, 2022. Text:…