Sermons from April 2025
Remember His Words: The Resurrection Account
This sermon revists the resurrection account, considering the acts of Joseph of Arimathea, the witness of the angels, and the response of the women and disciples of Jesus. Importantly, the sermon underscores the importance of remembering Jesus’ words, which were initially met with disbelief but ultimately confirmed by the empty tomb, leading to faith and marveling among the disciples. It calls believers to honor Christ publicly, trust in the vindication of God’s word, and find joy and confidence in the…
Witnessing the Resurrection
This sermon explores the historical reality of Jesus’ resurrection, using inference to the best explanation to evaluate evidence such as his death, burial, empty tomb, and eyewitness accounts. By raising and refuting alternative explanations””such as stolen body, swoon theory, hallucination, and mythological parallels””it demonstrates that the resurrection is the most compelling explanation for the facts. May this bolster your confidence in the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ! Passage: Luke 23:50-24:12
The Cross of Christ: Innocence, Compassion, and Identity
This sermon explores the profound events of Jesus’ crucifixion, highlighting three defining truths: Jesus’ innocence, his compassion, and his identity as the Christ. From the road to the cross to the moment of his death, we see varied human responses””mocking, indifference, sorrow, and faith””yet the heavenly testimony remains unwavering. The sermon calls us to reflect on our own response to Jesus, the innocent One who died for the guilty, offering compassion and opening the way to reconciliation with God through…
The Faithful King: Jesus’ Trial and Triumph
This sermon explores the arrest, trial, and conviction of Jesus Christ, showing the profound injustice he endured and his unwavering faithfulness. Through an examination of key moments””his mocking and beating, the Sanhedrin’s verdict, and his encounters with Pilate and Herod””we see Jesus’ identity as the Son of God and God’s Christ provoke rejection, yet fulfill the divine plan. We consider two purposes in his suffering: an example of steadfast faith for believers and a substitutionary sacrifice for our sin. In this…