Sermons from May 2024
Rebuke, Repentance, and Forgiveness
In this sermon, we consider the important teaching of Jesus on rebuke, repentance, and forgiveness. There is much practical help that we need to do this constructively. More important than practical help, we must remember the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ toward us and follow his life and teaching. May this teaching help us all to deal with sin among believers and be characterized by humility and forgiveness. Passage: Luke 17:3-4
Handling Temptation
In this sermon Pastor Tim speaks about Jesus’ warnings about temptations that are sure to come. These temptations can arise within the church and lead people astray. Here are lessons for those being tempted and would-be tempters. Passage: Luke 17:1-2
Wisdom in the Sanhedrin?
“If it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!” (Acts 5:39). These are the words of Gamaliel, a prominent voice that interrupts the chaos of the apostles’ persecution. Words that sound right and biblical. Is the Sanhedrin wavering in their opposition to the gospel? Having a change of heart perhaps? Listen in as we examine the substance of this notable man’s advice to the religious court, and how we…
Obey God Rather Than Men
Resisting tyranny is a loving thing. It is the necessitated response of the church to those authorities which seek to supplant God and exercise absolute authority over men. It is God alone who is sovereign, and when the edicts of men contradict those of God, our allegiance will belong to the King of kings. Listen in, as we examine the boldness of Peter in response to the demands of the Sanhedrin to stop preaching, and what great value this passage…