Sermons from October 2022

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

Clarity in Confusion: Behold Christ

In this sermon we consider how Jesus exorcises a demon from a child. This child is the only son of a desperate man whom the disciples were powerless to help. After Jesus powerfully heals the child, he speaks again about his death. His disciples do not understand but must learn continued trust and dependence in the powerful, compassionate, and wise one. This is our task as well. Passage: Luke 9:37-45

Dealing with Opposition in the Church

In this final sermon on 3 John we consider the shepherd-like care of the apostle John as he deals with a wolf in order to ensure the continued advancement of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Here we learn lessons on leadership, on courage, on the new birth, and on keeping Christ at the center. Passage: 3 John 9-15

Faithful for the Sake of the Name

This sermon reminds us of the mission we have to go and make disciples of the nations. It is a call to be faithful in receiving, sending, and going out for the sake of the name. Each believer has a role to play in serving Christ. May God make us faithful to be fellow laborers for the truth. Passage: 3 John 5-8