Sermons from January 2023

Justifying Yourself

Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan to a wise and understanding man who was seeking to justify himself. It is impossible to justify yourself (whether before men or before God) and fulfill the royal law of loving God and loving your neighbor as yourself. In this sermon we examine this important truth in answering, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Passage: Luke 10:25-37

Biblical Relationships (Part 3)

Pastor Josh Poffenroth speaks about courtship, dating, and preparing for marriage from a biblical point of view. This is the third of three sessions. Passage: Proverbs 30:18-19

Refuting Assisted Suicide

This sermon examines why assisted suicide is prominent in Canada and continues to gain approval. After examining the ideas underlying medical assistance in dying (MAiD), we consider the truth of God’s word. Here is a call to think Christianly about this important social and ethical issue. Passage: Genesis 1:27

Sins Destruction: The Root and Fruit of LGBTQ+

Romans 6:23 says, “The wages of sin is death.” The consequence of sin is pain, misery, destruction, and eventually death. We see this in all types of sin and it is especially the case for sexual sin. This sermon looks at the ideas underlying the LGBTQ+ movement and how they can be embraced unwittingly by the church. We’re reminded of the consequence of sinful ideas and then see the (only) answer in Jesus Christ who gives salvation as a free…

Biblical Relationships (Part 1)

Pastor Josh Poffenroth speaks about courtship, dating, and preparing for marriage from a biblical point of view. This is the first of three sessions. Passage: Genesis 1:27-29; 2:7-25

What Shall We Do?

The Word of God in its intent, pierces to the deepest recesses of man’s heart, and exposes his very desires and intentions. The gospel’s truth rends its listener in two, that it might heal all the more powerfully with sovereign grace. In this portion of Acts, a burdened crowd under the apostle Peter’s preaching, has come to the end of themselves and desperately looks for a merciful intervention. Listen in to find the glorious answer of divine mercy for the…