This sermon focuses on baptism as Jesus instituted it in the great commission. The covenantal context of this passage, the meaning of discipleship and the role of baptism are all considered.
Read Matthew 28:1-20
Practice Hospitality
This sermon examines the relationship between the gospel and hospitality and three goals of hospitality, helping the needy, deepening the unity of the church and witnessing to Jesus Christ.
Share With God’s People
This sermons considers Paul’s exhortation to share with God’s people in need in the light of Romans 12:1 which says that we are to offer our bodies as sacrifices to God in view of God’s mercy.
The Plagues
A look at the meaning of the plagues in their own context as well as the theme of God using his creation in both judgment and salvation in the rest of Scripture.
Read Exodus 7:14-24
Baptism and Union with Christ
This sermon deals with the flow of thought in this passage, its relationship to baptism and how it is to be understood in the light of the theology of infant baptism.
Read Romans 6:1-4
Be Faithful in Prayer
In exploring this exhortation to be faithful in prayer, this sermon considers the close relationship between prayer and the gospel, the content of prayer and the need to be persistent in prayer.
Jesus Triumphs Over Satan
Jesus saw Satan fall as lightning from heaven as the disciples preached that gospel of the kingdom. The great result of Jesus victory over Satan is the proclamation of the gospel to the nations.
Read Luke 10:17-18
Teach Your Children
These verses stress the importance of God’s people teaching their children. The sermon deals with the command to teach our children, the content that is to be taught and the outcome that we should seek and for which we should pray.
Read Psalm 78:1-8
Moses’ Staff Becomes a Snake
The miracle of Aaron’s snake eating the snakes of the magicians of Egypt points to God’s victory over Pharaoh, but also to Jesus defeat of Satan.
Read Exodus 7:6-13
The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
As we look to the new year it is good to consider our priorities in the light of Jesus’ teaching about the great value of kingdom of heaven.
Read Matthew 13:44-45