Drawing from the story of Lazarus in John 11, this sermon teaches that Jesus, being both fully God and fully man, has ultimate authority over death and sin. He demonstrated His deep compassion for our suffering and showed that believers can surrender their lives to Him, trusting that He is the resurrection and the life.

This sermon teaches that Jesus is the real King who came in humility and peace, not military might, as prophesied. By His authority, He transforms lives and restores all of creation, demonstrating that true strength is found in His ultimate act of love and sacrifice on the cross.

This sermon teaches that humanity, created in the image of God, is uniquely designed for a life of compassionate stewardship and worship. It explains that our brokenness comes from failing to believe this truth, which has led to a life of exploitation and a fractured identity. The sermon concludes by proclaiming that Jesus, the perfect image of God, restores and transforms us into who we were meant to be, so that as redeemed people, we can live as better image bearers who reflect His grace.

This sermon teaches that the Bible is a divinely inspired book that revives our hearts and reveals our true identity as forgiven sinners. It encourages us to engage with God's Word as our ultimate delight, as it consistently points us to Jesus, whose perfect life and sacrifice make us right with God.

This sermon teaches that our lives and future are in God's hands, even when we face the storms of life, as seen in the story of Paul's shipwreck. It encourages us to make responsible decisions in the present, while trusting in Jesus' sacrifice and the reality of the gospel, which frees us from the fear of future storms and assures us of God's loving embrace.

This sermon teaches that true peace isn't just an inner feeling but a relational reality found by laying down our selfish ambitions and embracing the encouragement and comfort we find in Christ. Because Jesus, our Prince of Peace, forgave our immense debt of sin, we are empowered to extend that same forgiveness to others, enabling us to become a people of peace.

This sermon teaches that a truly flourishing life is found not in our own efforts but in the T.O.E. of the gospel—trusting, obeying, and experiencing Jesus. By surrendering our own understanding and choosing to obey His commands, we will experience His power and be transformed into the people He has called us to be.

This sermon teaches that even in the most broken and desperate situations, like the one faced by Tamar in Genesis 38, God is at work to accomplish His redemptive plan. Tamar’s inclusion in the lineage of Jesus shows that the gospel is for everyone, demonstrating that God's grace redeems even our most sinful and chaotic moments for His ultimate glory.

This sermon teaches that the book of Esther reveals God is always at work, even when He seems hidden, using ordinary people to accomplish His redemptive purposes. The story encourages believers to be available to God, trusting that His grace orchestrates every "coincidence" for His glory and for the salvation of His people.