Sermons on Witness to the World
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…
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…
05 Can Two Walk Together? – Amos 3:1–15
PM 08 March 2026 Text: Amos 3:1–15Title: Can Two Walk Together?Setting: Evening Worship Service, 08 March 2026 Introduction One of the simplest, most ordinary pictures in life is that of two people walking together. Perhaps you’ve gone for a walk with a friend or spouse. You don’t just suddenly appear on the same road—first there has to be an agreement: Where are we going? What pace will we keep? Which path will we take? Without agreement, you soon find yourselves…
05 Paul Opposes Peter: Walking in Step with the Gospel – Galatians 2:11-14
AM Sermon, 14 December 2025 05 Paul Opposes Peter Walking in Step with the Gospel Galatians 2’11–14Length: ~25 minutes 14 December 2025 Introduction Sometimes the sharpest battles for the truth of the gospel are not fought against outsiders, but within the church itself. We expect the world to resist the gospel, but what happens when compromise comes from one of our own? What happens when a respected leader, even an apostle, stumbles and by his example leads others astray? That…
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.
Psalm 33 Our Soul Waits for the Lord
PM 26 October 2025 Psalm 33 calls believers to joyful worship, confident trust, and patient hope in the Lord who reigns over all. This Christ-centered sermon shows how the eternal Word—Jesus Christ—reveals God’s upright Word, faithful works, sovereign counsel, and steadfast love. In a world filled with fear and self-reliance, it urges God’s people to rest in His unshakable promises: “Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.”
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…
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…
20 Boasting in Weakness The Marks of Christ’s True Servant 2 Corinthians 11:16–33
AM Service 05 October 2025 Discover the true marks of Christ’s servant in this sermon on 2 Corinthians 11:16–33, “Boasting in Weakness.” The Apostle Paul turns worldly values upside down, showing that true ministry is proven not by triumphs or power but by suffering, humility, and faithfulness. Learn how God’s strength is revealed in weakness, how the cross defines Christian leadership, and how believers today are called to boast only in Christ, the crucified and risen Lord.
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…
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