Sermons
No one can ever say that Jesus cannot understand their situation or suffering. Jesus took on flesh and came to us in order that he may be our hope in our sufferings. In condescending Jesus demonstrates his love and care for his people. He loves us in to adoption as brothers and sisters.
Jesus Christ was willing to empty himself for the advantage of hopeless sinners. In emptying himself, through faith, we can be full, which sets us on a path of unity and mission. It is that truth we celebrate at Christmas.
The glory of the Lord was shown to a group of shepherds heralding the coming of the Son of God in a manger in a small town called Bethlehem. A lowly birth, announced to a lowly group, and a small town carries with it the most joyous news.
The Triune God is a creative, life-giving God. He created at the beginning, and brings the beginnings of a new creation at the incarnation of Christ. The Spirit points to this work and the Person of Christ, and we, who are called by the Spirit, ought to follow His leading.
Often it can seem like the world is full of darkness, chaos, and hopelessness, but God has sent his light into that darkness, Jesus Christ. God sovereignly works for the good of his people and his glory in the midst of and in spite of circumstances. He works through a Wonderful Counselor, a Mighty God, an Everlasting Father, a Prince of Peace.
As king David's reign comes to an end and his son Solomon is set to take the throne, David voices a prayer that makes clear everything in the cosmos belongs to God, and that truth is good news for us.
Your relationship with money is not about money. What you think about money is about you. Therefore, as we see in this sermon, your contentment is not founded on our abundance or our lack. Our contentment is founded solely on Christ.
The overarching message of the book of Hebrews is that Christ is better and that truth ought to drive the way we live out our faith. We don't have faith in a kingdom that is shaken. The kingdom to which we fix our eyes is an unshakeable one because its king is an unshakeable God.
We are to put on the whole armor of God. This armor is not our own. In fact, the Old Testament makes clear that the armor that the Apostle Paul lists in this passage is the Messiah.
Faith in Christ is no promise of comfort and ease. When difficulties and challenges arise followers of Christ must be resolved to push forward with their eyes fixed on Christ. Additionally, Christ-followers must avoid bitterness to arise from the challenges and be shaped by holy grace.