Tag: obedience

Salvation Work

This is a sermon based on phrase in Philippians 2:12, “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” It explores the true meaning of the phrase, and the connection between salvation and works of faith after salvation is received. A video recording of the worship service in which this sermon was preached can be…


Dead or Alive – Part Two

This is the sixth sermon in a series of messages through the New Testament book of Colossians. This message is based on Col. 3:12-4:1 and continues discussing the attitudes and conduct that the believers were urged to follow after they have put aside the negative attitudes and behaviors mentioned in the earlier portion of chapter…


Colossians: Commissioned and Committed

This is the third sermon in a series of messages through the New Testament book of Colossians. This message is based on Col. 1:24 – 2:5 and looks at the Apostle Paul’s descriptions of his commitment to the ministry that was commissioned by God. The video recording of the worship service in which this sermon…


Eyes to See His Salvation

This is a brief message that was recorded and uploaded to our church’s YouTube channel due to the illness of Pastor Les and some other church leaders. It is based on the account in Luke 2 about Joseph and Mary taking Jesus to the temple where Simeon declares that he has seen God’s salvation and…


What It Means to Be Saved

This is the 9th sermon in a series of messages through the New Testament book of First John. This sermon is based on 1 John 5:1-5 where the Apostle John speaks about three different evidences of conversion or saving faith. To be saved means we believe certain truths, we love God and others, and we…


Growing in Christ

This sermon is the fourth in a series of messages through the book of First John. This message covers 1 John 2:12-29 and speaks about the theme of spiritual maturity. In this passage, John addresses believers who are in various stages of spiritual development and tells them what spiritual maturity will enable them to do….


The Law of Your Mother

This is a sermon that was given on Mother’s Day and it was based on Proverbs 1:8 “… do not forsake the law of your mother.” The message provides insights into the meaning of words used and then applies the phrase to life today. Mother’s law is based on God’s law; provides wisdom and protection;…


The King of Glory

This is a sermon that was recorded with no congregation present because of the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on public gatherings. The message is based on Ps. 24:7-10 and is applied to the Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday. There is no audio recording for this message, but a video recording of the entire service can…


A Normal Christian Life

In recognition of the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, this sermon was given based on 2 Timothy 3:12, “All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.” The message emphasizes the fact that suffering for the name of Christ was a normal expectation for first century Christians and for…


Living Faith: Practicing Self-Control

This sermon is the sixth one in a series of messages on the New Testament book of James. It is based on chapter three and focuses on the use or misuse of the tongue, which is a clear indication of self-control or lack thereof. To read excerpts of this message, click here. The outline which…