Sermons from 2025 (Page 4)

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…

Betrayal, Denial, and the Triumph of Grace

This sermon examines the betrayal of Judas, Peter’s denial, and the arrest of Christ. While the apostles fall away, there are lessons of humility, repentance, and hope for us today. This sermon considers human weakness, Christ’s faithfulness, and the hope of restoration. Passage: Luke 22:47-62

Lessons in Prayer from Gethsemane

This sermon revisits Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Discover the vital role prayer played in Christ’s life and learn practical lessons to deepen your own prayer life. From finding a place to pray to seeking strength in trials, this message will encourage you to follow Jesus’ example and pray to your Father in heaven. Passage: Luke 22:39-46

Jesus’ Agony in Gethsemane

This sermon explores the profound mystery of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, focusing on two key lessons: the humanity of Christ and the immense cost of salvation. This text shows us the love of Christ””both for the Father and for sinners””as demonstrated in his willingness to endure the cross. We must marvel at the price of our redemption and respond with worship, love for God, and love for one another. Passage: Luke 22:39-46

Praying with Jesus

In this sermon, we explore Jesus’ tender prayer for Peter where he intercedes to protect Peter’s faith as Satan seeks to sift him like wheat. Despite Peter’s bold self-confidence and eventual denial of Christ, Jesus promises restoration and calls him to strengthen others through prayer. This message reveals the sustaining power of Christ’s intercession for believers, emphasizing that while our faith may waver, it will not fail because he prays for us. The sermon challenges us to recognize our weakness,…

Great Leaders

This sermon looks at Luke 22:24-30, where the disciples’ dispute over greatness reveals a timeless truth: true leadership is rooted in humility, service, and faithfulness. From the crisis of selfish and ineffective leaders today to practical applications for government, church, workplace, and home, discover how to lead like Christ. Whether you’re a seasoned leader, a father, or simply aspiring to make a difference, this message will challenge and inspire you to embrace the grace of servant leadership from our Lord…

The Lord’s Supper

In this sermon we consider in detail the institution of the Lord’s Supper. Jesus’ work on the cross stands between the Passover and the consummation of the Kingdom of God, pointing us to both events in salvation history. He invests the bread and the cup with the gift of himself to his people, thus memorializing the cross as our way of salvation. Here is a reminder of the very heart of the Christian faith. Passage: Luke 22:14-20

The Plans of Men and God

In this sermon, we return to the main narrative in the gospel of Luke. Jesus has come to give his life to inaugurate the new covenant and the kingdom of God. This passage considers the various plots against Christ and how God’s intended purposes come to pass. Here is great comfort to the Christian in times of trouble. Passage: Luke 21:37-22:23

The Destruction of Jerusalem Part 4: The Coming of the Son of Man

This sermon considers the “coming of the Son of Man” in the destruction of the temple in 70AD. Jesus uses prophetic and apocalyptic language to describe the coming judgment of Jerusalem that is orchestrated by his own hand. Jesus removes the kingdom from the Jews who rejected him and grants it to all who call upon his name. This passage reminds us of the truthfulness of our Lord and that we must take every thought captive to obey him. Passage:…