The Strength of the Lord

  •   Dec 28, 2021   •     •   Psalm 114

Psalm 114 recounts the story of the exodus out of Egypt and loads the retelling with significance that may have previously been missed. When Israel left Egypt, God took up … Continue reading

The Christmas Sermon

  •   Dec 20, 2021   •   Matthew 1:18–24

In Matthew 1:18–24, an angel of the LORD tells Joseph to take Mary as his wife since the baby is from the Holy Spirit, he is to be named Jesus, … Continue reading

God on the Cross

  •   Dec 13, 2021   •     •   Philippians 2:8

Philippians 2:6–11 presents Jesus as the incarnated, crucified, and exalted Lord. He is and always has been God, but he is also now man. As we think about Christmas, it … Continue reading

God in the Flesh

  •   Dec 06, 2021   •     •   Philippians 2:7

Perhaps the greatest mystery all is how God took on flesh. The Bible does not get into the mechanics of this process. Mystery remains. Nonetheless, we are left with the … Continue reading

The Help of the Lord

  •   Nov 29, 2021   •     •   Psalm 33

Psalm 33 is a song of praise that fixes our eyes on the Lord—his character, his creative power, his sovereignty, and his steadfast love—and calls us to shout for joy … Continue reading

Have You Suffered for Christ?

  •   Nov 22, 2021   •     •   Acts 21:27–36

Having completed his third missionary journey, Paul now faces the wrath of Jewish unbelievers in Jerusalem. With no opportunity to make a defense, Paul is seized, beaten, arrested, and taken … Continue reading

What Would You Do for the Lost?

  •   Nov 15, 2021   •     •   Acts 21:17–26

In Acts 21:17–26, Paul’s participation in this optional Nazirite vow communicated his willingness to come under the law to win (and in this case, to disciple) those zealous for the … Continue reading

Do You Know the Lord’s Will?

  •   Nov 08, 2021   •     •   Acts 21:1–16

Sometimes God’s will is very clear, sometimes it’s pretty clear, but still, sometimes it is unclear. Only the careful study of the Scriptures, the wise reliance on godly counsel, and … Continue reading

The Hinge

  •   Nov 01, 2021   •     •   Romans 3:27–4:8

Justification by faith alone was “the hinge” of the Reformation, according to John Calvin. In Romans 3:27–4:8, we see how this right standing is granted to sinners by God’s free … Continue reading

The Door

  •   Oct 25, 2021   •     •   Luke 13:22–35

Jesus’ exhortation to “strive to enter through the narrow door” is a response to the question, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” (Luke 13:23). Jesus’ reply is bracing, … Continue reading

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