Sermons on Sorrow for Sin
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…
10 Woe to the Complacent in Zion – Amos 6
PM 12 April 2026 Every age produces its own form of complacency. For Israel in Amos’s day, it was the self-satisfaction of success. The economy was booming. Borders were secure. The palaces of Samaria gleamed with ivory and gold. People reclined on couches, sang idle songs, and congratulated themselves that God must surely be pleased with such prosperity. They mistook comfort for blessing, affluence for approval, and peace for piety. But the prophet Amos saw beneath the glitter. He saw…
09 The Day of the Lord will be Darkness – Amos 5:18-27
PM 05 April 2026 09 The Day of the Lord Will Be Darkness Amos 5’18-27 Text: Amos 5:18–27 (ESV)Theme: Outward religion cannot shield from God’s judgment; only in Christ, who bore the darkness for us, can that fearful Day become light. I. A False Hope Exposed (Amos 5:18) “Woe to you who desire the day of the LORD! Why would you have the day of the LORD? It is darkness, and not light.” Brothers and sisters, this single verse falls…
04 The Sins of Israel Unmasked – Amos 2:6-16
PM Sermon, 01 March 2026 04 The Sins of Israel Unmasked Amos 2:6-16 Introduction Congregation, we are entering into one of the most searching passages in all of the prophets. Amos was a shepherd from Tekoa, a man of the soil, not from the schools of the prophets. God raised him up to proclaim His Word in the days of Jeroboam II, when Israel was outwardly strong, prosperous, and self-confident. The northern kingdom was expanding its borders, trade was flourishing,…
03 Judah and the Danger of Religious Presumption – Amos 2:4-5
PM 08 Feb 2026 03 Judah and the Danger of Religious Presumption – Amos 2:4-5 Introduction — The Lion Turns on His Own Brothers and sisters, as we open God’s Word to Amos chapter 2 this evening, I want you to picture the scene. The prophet Amos is standing in the public square, delivering the Word of the Lord. And as he speaks, the people of Israel lean in to listen. Up to this point, every oracle has been about…
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…
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 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…
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…
Psalm 6 A Cry for Mercy – Finding Hope in God’s Covenant Love
PM Worship Service, 09 February 2025 Psalm 6 is a raw, heartfelt cry to God. It begins in the depths of anguish—physical, emotional, and spiritual—and ends in quiet confidence. It shows us the power of bringing our sorrows, sins, and suffering before God. As we examine this psalm, we will see how David’s plea for mercy, appeal to God’s covenant love, expression of deep sorrow, and turn to confidence are ultimately fulfilled in Christ. Through Him, we are enabled to…