Sermons on Self-Denial
17 Bearing Burdens in the Church – Galatians 6:1-5
AM 12 April 2026 17 Bearing Burdens in the Church Galatians 6’1-5 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast…
15 True Freedom Works Through Love – GALATIANS 5:7–15
AM 15 March 2026 15 True Freedom Works Through Love Galatians 5’7–15 Text: Galatians 5:7–15 (ESV)Theme: In Christ, believers are freed from bondage to sin and self, not to live for the flesh, but to serve one another in love.Proposition: True Christian freedom is not independence from God but joyful dependence upon Christ, who fulfills the law of love in and through us.Aim: That hearers would rest in Christ’s finished work, walk by the Spirit, and use their liberty to…
Our Humble, Exalted Savior – Philippians 2:5-11
AM 21 December 2025 Our Humble, Exalted Savior Philippians 2:5–11 Introduction Brothers and sisters, Christmas is a season that fills our senses.We see the lights strung across homes and streets.We hear the familiar carols.We smell the pine and the cinnamon.We gather around tables, exchange gifts, and share in good fellowship. But if we are not careful, we can stop at the surface — at the sights, sounds, and sentiments — and miss the profound reality that Christmas proclaims. Behind the…
22 The Heart of Christlike Ministry – 2 Corinthians 12:11-21
AM Service, 19 October 2025 Discover the heart of true gospel ministry in this expository sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:11–21, titled “The Heart of Christlike Ministry.” Learn how the Apostle Paul models humility, sacrificial love, and holy zeal for the church—reflecting the character of Christ, the true Apostle and Good Shepherd. This sermon calls believers and church leaders alike to embrace humility over pride, service over self-promotion, and holiness over worldliness, trusting the Spirit of Christ to build His church…
16 The Grace of Cheerful Giving – 2 Corinthians 9
AM Service, 07 September 2025 We live in a culture that measures value by how much you gain—how much you own, how much you save, how much you can keep. But the kingdom of God operates on a radically different principle: it measures by how much grace you have received, and how freely that grace flows through you to others. In 2 Corinthians 9, Paul is not trying to squeeze money from reluctant people. He is writing to a congregation…
08 Treasures in Jars of Clay – 2 Corinthians 4:7-15
AM Sermon, 13 July 2025 Brothers and sisters, do you ever feel fragile, like you’re barely holding together? You strive to serve, parent, or persevere, but wonder if your weak, ordinary life can matter eternally. You’re not alone. The apostle Paul felt this too, yet he knew God’s secret: He uses frail vessels to carry His glory. In 2 Corinthians 4, Paul reveals his own struggles—harassed, perplexed, attacked. Yet through his weakness, Christ’s power shone. Just before, in verse 6,…
35 Living in Light of Christ’s Return – 1 Corinthians 16:5-24
AM Service, 04 Mary 2025 Life is full of decisions—where we will live, whom we will marry, how we will spend our time. Many people plan their futures with great detail, yet often leave God out of the picture. Others live as if this world is all that matters, forgetting that Christ will return. Paul’s final words in 1 Corinthians challenge us to think beyond our immediate concerns and to live in light of Christ’s coming. He does not close…
34 Giving as Worship: The Christian’s Duty and Privilege 1 Corinthians 16’1-4
AM Worship Service, 27 April 2025 The Heart of Christian Giving Brothers and sisters, as we come to the close of Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, we find a passage that may seem at first to be merely practical—a simple instruction about collecting financial support for the saints in Jerusalem. But when we look deeper, we see that Paul is not just talking about money. He is talking about the heart of Christian giving—what it reveals about our priorities,…
29 Worshp that Edifies – Pursuing Love, Clarity, and Order – 1 Corinthians 14:1-25
AM Worship Service, 9 February 2025 Worship reveals what we believe about God. When you walk into a church service, what you see and hear communicates something about the nature and character of the God being worshiped. If the worship is chaotic—marked by disorder and confusion—it suggests a God who is inconsistent or disorganized. If the worship is unclear, leaving participants bewildered or uninformed, it undermines the truth that God is a God of clarity and revelation. If the worship…
09 The Redemption of Ruth – Ruth 4:1-17
Preached PM Service 12/15/2024 Ruth’s journey, alongside her mother-in-law Naomi, unfolds in the small town of Bethlehem, but its implications reach into the heart of God’s redemptive plan for His people. To fully grasp the beauty of this text, we need to understand the challenges they faced and the cultural context that shapes the story’s outcome. Naomi and Ruth, widows with no male protector, returned to Bethlehem in utter poverty. They had lost everything—their husbands, their inheritance, and any security…
23 Living for the Glory of God and the Good of Others – 1 Corinthians 10:23-33
Preached at AM Service 15 December 2024 As Christians, we often face questions about how to live out our faith in a world that holds many differing beliefs and values. The Corinthian church, in particular, wrestled with this issue as they lived in a society filled with pagan practices and idol worship. One area of tension was food—especially meat that had been sacrificed to idols. Some believers felt free to eat this meat, while others saw it as an association…
21 Take Heed Lest You Fall – 1 CorinTHIANS 10:1-13
Preached at AM Service, 01 December 2024 Today we come to a passage in 1 Corinthians that acts as both a mirror and a warning. Paul writes to the Corinthians, and in his message to them, we hear a call that reaches across time and culture, calling us to examine our hearts and our walk with God. The people of Israel, Paul reminds us, enjoyed incredible spiritual privileges. They were led by God Himself through the wilderness; they walked under…
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