Sermons from June 2024

15 The Righteousness of Believers

Matthew 6:1-4 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may…

14 How to Overcome the Horror of Murder

”You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You…

27 Christian Leadership and Communal Life

2 Corinthians 7:13-16Therefore we are comforted. And besides our own comfort, we rejoiced still more at the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.  For whatever boasts I made to him about you, I was not put to shame. But just as everything we said to you was true, so…

13 Fulfilment and Upholding of God’s Law

Matthew 5:17-20“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore whoever…

How God Answers Prayer

Psalm 65 Praise is due to You, O God, in Zion, and to You shall vows be performed.O You who hear prayer, to You shall all flesh come.When iniquities prevail against me, You atone for our transgressions.Blessed is the one You choose and bring near, to dwell in Your courts! We shall be satisfied with the…

The Lord Delivers People

Psalm 34:1-22I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad.Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His Name together!I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all…

12 God’s Love and His Law

Matthew 5:17-20 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore whoever relaxes one…

25 Fostering Godly Grief Unto Repentance

2 Corinthians 7:10-13For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. For see what earnestness this godly grief has produced in you, but also what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what longing, what zeal, what punishment! At every point you have proved yourselves innocent…