Sermons from October 2024
The Gospel is Everything
The news of Jesus Christ and him crucified is not merely a stepping stone to the Christian faith, it is the entire pathway that we travel. As Christians, we find all that we need, here in this glorious message. It is our hope, it is our strength, and it is our worship. Listen in as we examine Paul’s doxology at the end of Romans, and uncover the beauty of this gospel that enraptures the Christian heart in the worthiness of…
The Useful Law: The Christological Use
In this sermon we consider the first use of the law: an instrument leading us to Christ. The law is a powerful evangelistic tool, driving both believer and non-believer to Jesus Christ. The importance of this truth needs to be remembered or else we minimize the law and obscure the glories of Christ. Passage: Romans 3:19-25
The Covenant and the Cross
Guest Pastor Shaun Martens preaches that the cross is a profound symbol in Christianity, embodying the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and his fulfillment of divine promises. These promises, or covenants, are a foundational aspect of biblical teachings, tracing a path from the book of Genesis to the New Covenant brought forth by Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and ascension. This narrative arc forms the core of the Gospel message, offering hope and redemption through the New Covenant, which is central to…
The Abolished Law
In this sermon, Pastor Tim considers the verses in the New Testament which say the law has been abolished. These verses introduce a tension with Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:17. This tension is resolved by considering the Bible’s own distinctions within the law between laws of morality and laws of ceremony. As such, this sermon teaches and defends the reformed distinctions of moral and ceremonial law. Passage: Ephesians 2:15