Sermons on Forgiveness
11 Visions of Judgment and Mercy – Amost 7
PM 19 April 2026 11 Visions of Judgment and Mercy Amos 7 Introduction – The Prophet Who Pleaded for Mercy Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ,the seventh chapter of Amos opens a new section in the prophet’s book. Up to this point Amos has thundered against the sins of Israel—against the wealthy who trampled the poor, against the empty worship that filled the sanctuaries of Bethel and Gilgal. But now the tone changes. No longer does Amos merely speak; he…
Psalm 38 – Do Not Forsake Me, Lord!
PM Service 21 December 2025 Psalm 38 – Do Not Forsake Me Introduction Beloved, there are moments in the Christian life when sin becomes unbearably heavy. The joy of communion with God seems distant, the heart aches with guilt, and the conscience will not be silenced. That is the scene before us in Psalm 38. This is one of the seven penitential psalms — a prayer of a believer who feels the crushing weight of sin and the sting of…
01 The Divine Gospel of Grace and PEace – Galatians 1:1-5
AM Service 09 Nov 2025 Text: Galatians 1:1–5Title: Christ Alone: The Divine Gospel of Grace and Peace IntroductionWhen you open Paul’s letter to the Galatians, you feel at once that something is wrong. Unlike his other letters, there is no word of thanksgiving, no warm commendation, no gentle opening. Instead, the letter begins with urgency, almost with severity. Why? Because the very heart of the gospel was under attack. The churches of Galatia—likely a group of young congregations in what…
24 Living in the Grace, Love, and Fellowsihp of the Triune God – 2 Corinthians 13:11-14
AM Sermon 02 November 2025 This expository sermon on 2 Corinthians 13:11–14 explores Paul’s closing benediction to the Corinthian church, calling believers to live in joy, unity, and peace through the grace of Christ, the love of the Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. It unfolds the rich Trinitarian blessing that defines Christian life and community, urging believers to rejoice, seek restoration, comfort one another, and walk together in the presence of the God of love and peace.
23 Examine Yourselves – Christ’s Power in our Weakness – 2 Corinthians 13:1-10.
AM Service, 26 October 2025 In this expository sermon on 2 Corinthians 13:1–10, “Examine Yourselves: Christ’s Power in Our Weakness,” Pastor John Butler proclaims Paul’s final call to the Corinthians—a summons to honest self-examination, repentance, and restoration through Christ’s indwelling power. The message unfolds the paradox of divine strength revealed in human frailty, urging believers to submit to Christ’s loving discipline, depend on His grace in weakness, and pursue holiness and unity within the church. A deeply pastoral and searching…
Psalm 32 – The Blessedness of Forgiveness
PM Service, 19 October 2025 This sermon on Psalm 32 – The Blessedness of Forgiveness proclaims the joy and freedom found in confessing sin and receiving God’s pardon through Christ. Exploring David’s journey from guilt to grace, it reveals the misery of concealed sin, the peace of confession, and the security of God’s steadfast love. Rooted in the gospel, it calls believers to live honestly before God, rejoice in forgiveness, and find refuge in Jesus—the One who bore our guilt…
Psalm 30 – From the Pit to Praise — A Life Rededicated
PM Service 05 October 2025 This sermon on Psalm 30, “From the Pit to Praise — A Life Rededicated,” explores how God turns His people’s mourning into dancing and their weeping into joy. David’s song of deliverance becomes a model of repentance, restoration, and rededication to God’s glory. Through Christ—who entered the pit of death and rose again—we see the gospel pattern of chastening turned to joy, discipline to praise, and death to resurrection life. A powerful message of grace,…
Psalm 25 Life Your Soul to the Lord
PM Service, 24 August 2025 When was the last time you truly lifted up your soul to the Lord? Not merely whispered a quick prayer before a meal, nor offered polite words in a moment of crisis, but actually laid bare your heart — fears, regrets, sins, hopes — and entrusted it entirely to the faithful covenant God? Psalm 25 invites us into such an act of worship and trust. It is one of King David’s deeply personal prayers, yet…
13 Godly Grief and Gospel Joy – 2 Corinthians 7:2-16
AM Worship Service, 17 August 2025 We’ve all experienced the pain of broken relationships—especially those within the church. A word spoken in haste, a rebuke misunderstood, a silence that grows into distance. Few things weigh more heavily on a pastor’s heart—or a believer’s conscience—than strained fellowship among the people of God. The Apostle Paul knew that pain. His relationship with the Corinthian church had been wounded by conflict, confusion, and rebuke. But in this passage—2 Corinthians 7:2 to 16—we are…
06 Beholding the Glory of Christ 2 Corinthians 3:7–18
Sunday AM, 22 June 2025 Imagine a man trying to warm himself on a cold morning by staring at a painting of the sun. He studies the brushstrokes, analyzes the colors, and appreciates the artistry. But he never steps outside to feel the sun’s actual warmth. That is what it’s like to know about Christ without truly beholding His glory. But let me ask you this: How often are our eyes fixed there—on Him, beholding His glory? Is it not…
03 Forgiveness, Restoration, and Christ-like Leadership in the Church – 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:11
AM Worship Service, 01 June 2025 Today we turn our attention to a deeply pastoral passage of Scripture, 2 Corinthians 1:23–2:11. To understand it rightly, we must first grasp the situation in Corinth that prompted the Apostle Paul’s words. Paul’s relationship with the Corinthian church was severely strained. False accusations had arisen against him, questioning his sincerity and integrity. Sin within the congregation had not only damaged relationships but had begun to tear the fabric of unity. Paul’s apostolic authority…