This sermon explains that Jesus' resurrection is the "first fruit" of a coming new heaven and new earth, offering believers a tangible hope of a future where all things are made new. This resurrection hope empowers Christians to endure suffering with peace because it is secured by Jesus' substitutionary death and guarantees a perfected existence free from all pain and death.

This sermon examines three of Jesus's final statements from the cross in the Gospel of John, interpreting "I thirst" as His spiritual desolation and fulfillment of scripture. It presents "It is finished" as a declaration of victory, signifying the complete work of salvation that frees believers from self-reliance, and "Behold" highlights His care for His mother as a redefinition of relationships, creating a new spiritual family that transcends all earthly divisions.

This sermon redefines the biblical concept of waiting as an active stance of patience and obedience, not passive idleness. The message encourages believers to focus on God's presence, find joy in Christ's finished work, and maintain an eternal perspective in the midst of anxieties and trials.

This sermon uses the prophet Habakkuk as a model for wrestling with God about suffering and injustice, encouraging believers to bring their honest doubts and fears to God without abandoning their faith. The message highlights that God is actively at work in ways beyond human comprehension, and we must trust in His ultimate plan rather than judging Him by our limited perspective.

This sermon uses the image of a thirsty deer from Psalm 42 to describe the experience of spiritual drought and longing for God. It offers believers four practical ways to combat this feeling: by honestly pouring out their hearts to God, remembering His past faithfulness, relocating their hope in Him, and actively preaching truth to themselves.

This sermon, drawing from James 4, encourages Christians to trust in God's omnipresence and sovereignty during uncertain times, rather than succumbing to worry and the human need for control. The message highlights that a believer's assurance and peace are rooted in remembering God's grace and promises, which were secured by Jesus' sacrifice.

This sermon highlights the transformative power of God's Word, arguing that it is essential for revival and spiritual nourishment, and that its authority should not be undermined. The message emphasizes that Scripture reveals our true identity, fosters a passionate desire for God, and ultimately points to Jesus Christ as the perfect fulfillment of God's law.

This sermon defines hypocrisy as a destructive, actor-like duality between one's inner self and outward actions, which is primarily rooted in image management and the deception of the heart. The solution, it argues, is to humbly admit one's own sinfulness while simultaneously accepting the complete forgiveness and acceptance offered by Jesus, which frees a person to live with integrity and vulnerability.

This sermon presents baptism as a spontaneous and urgent act of faith, mirroring the early church's practice of publicly declaring commitment to Jesus. The message urges listeners to move past excuses and a convenient redefinition of Jesus, stressing that true baptism is a profound symbol of dying to oneself, surrendering to Christ's lordship, and confessing him as the sole Savior.

This sermon explores the pivotal question, "Who do you say I am?", asserting that Jesus is more than a good teacher; he is the promised King and the Son of the Living God. The message emphasizes that the correct answer to this question leads to a transformed life of surrender and dependence on God's grace, which makes us His beloved children and empowers us to live out our faith.

This sermon teaches that true discipleship requires three fundamental habits: self-denial, which involves not demanding what one is owed; a deliberate rejection of worldly wisdom in favor of Christ's teachings; and the willingness to die to oneself, mirroring Jesus' sacrifice, as the only path to finding true and eternal life.

This sermon explains that true healing and restoration from sin are rooted in genuine repentance. The message emphasizes that godly repentance involves owning one's sin, uprooting its internal cause, and grieving over it in a way that leads not to self-pity, but to worship and freedom fueled by God's grace.