Sermons from December 2024
Giving to Caesar and to God
This sermon considers Jesus’ famous saying, “Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” This pithy statement demonstrates the great wisdom of Christ and gives us insight into the disciple’s responsibility to the state and to God. For more detail on the role of the government, see https://www.fairviewbaptistchurch.ca/sermons/resisting-tyrants/ Passage: Luke 20:20-26
Stewards of the King
ALL are servants of the MASTER! Join us in Matthew 25:14-30 to see God’s design for HIS servants. Not all servants are the same, see how the scripture clearly portrays the rewards and consequences of servants based on their stewardship of God’s property. What kind of servant or steward will you be? Passage: Matthew 25:14-30
The Parable of the Tenants
In this sermon we consider Jesus’ parable of the tenants. This allegory is a history of Israel and their rejection of Christ, God’s beloved Son. It demonstrates the absurdity of rejecting Jesus and calls us to see God as gracious, faithful, patient, and just. The modern church must learn from ancient Israel and most importantly, see and embrace Christ as heir of all things. Passage: Luke 20:9-19
New Covenant Contagion
In this sermon we follow the narrative of Jesus ministry when he comes back into Jewish territory and is confronted by two women who need a miracle. The first woman is older and has suffered physically and spiritually for twelve years with an issue of blood, the second is a twelve year old girl who dies, both women need life from Jesus. As we dig into this passage we will learn about the potency of resurrection life and a glorious…
Embracing the Authority of Jesus
In this sermon we consider the first attempt by the religious leaders to discredit Jesus as he teaches in the temple. They question Jesus’ authority only to be forced into silence because of their cowardice. We learn in this passage, not only the authority of Jesus, but how not to be like those religious leaders who were blind guides and missed the Lord of life. Passage: Luke 19:47-20:8