Matthew 26:36-57 & Galatians 5:22-23 — Our world today is somewhat confused when it comes to self-control. In some areas of life it is highly prized and in others it is actively discouraged. The Apostle Paul tells us that self-control is the fruit of the Holy Spirit’s work in the Christian’s life and all through the…
Colossians 2:8-9 — “Beware lest any man spoil you…” This is the second command in Paul’s letter to the Colossians, it’s an exhortation to be alert to false teachers who would rob them of all the benefits and blessings that were theirs in Christ. Paul describes how these teachers would attempt to do that and he…
Genesis 11:3-4 — What was it that drove Noah’s descendants to build a tower on the plains of Shinar? What was their aim? What, if anything, can we learn from their example? All these questions Steve discusses as he continues our verse-by-verse study through the Book of Genesis.
Luke 3:21-22 — The baptism of Jesus was an event filled with symbolism and significance. It marked the beginning of Jesus’ earthly ministry and His presentation to Israel as their Messiah. It also signified His willingness to do God’s will and bear the people’s sin. The Father expressed His pleasure at His Son’s obedience and therein…
Colossians 2:6-7 — “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him.” This is the first command that Paul gives to the Colossians and all of the previous material in the letter has been building up to it. This is also the first command that every Christian needs to pay attention to. Christ has…
Proverbs 2:10-22 — In the first half of this chapter (vs.1-9), Solomon promises his son that God would give him wisdom if he applied himself to finding it. In the second half, he describes the good things that wisdom will do for him. Wisdom will deliver him from the “evil man” and the “strange woman”. As…
Luke 3:15-20 — There is no missing the boldness of John the Baptist. He preached God’s message without fear to all classes of society and in the end it cost him his life. What was the source of John’s courage? Why could he speak so confidently? Like John, we are called to bear witness to…
Esther 9:17-10:3 — This is the final sermon in Pastor Brendan’s study through Esther. The last part of the book describes the institution of the Feast of Purim. It was designed as a memorial of the Jews’ deliverance from Haman’s wicked decree. As we consider the details of this feast we are reminded of the vital…
Proverbs 2:1-9 — Solomon knew the pitfalls his son would face. He knew of the easy counterfeit wisdom to which he would be drawn and so he exhorts his son to pursue true wisdom – the wisdom that comes from God. In speaking to his son, Solomon answers some vital questions for all of us,…
Genesis 11:1-2 — The historical context for the Tower of Babel was the disobedience of Noah’s descendants. Commanded by God to “replenish the earth” they decided instead to settle on the plains of Shinar. In this sermon, Steve explains this context and challenges us about the hard choices and hard things we have to do in…