What truly makes someone a Christian? Is it heritage, personal choice, good deeds, or even strong feelings? In this message from Titus 3:1–8, we explore the radical reality at the heart of true Christianity—the new birth. God, in his sovereign mercy, has rescued us not because of our works but by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ. This is more than a change of behavior; it is the life of God planted within…
In the year that King Uzziah died, the prophet Isaiah was given a breathtaking vision of the Lord seated on a throne, high and lifted up, with the train of his robe filling the temple. Drawing from Isaiah 6:1–7, this sermon shows that Isaiah beheld the preincarnate glory of Christ—the radiant King and Priest whose holiness is unmatched. As the seraphim cry “Holy, holy, holy,” the foundations shake, Isaiah is undone by his own sinfulness, and yet mercy flows from…
In 1 Corinthians 2:2 Paul declares, “I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” This sermon explores why the person and cross-work of Jesus must remain the non-negotiable center of the Christian life, the church, and every home. We will see that this is not a simplistic slogan but a deliberate decision that rejects the world’s message and methods, and that results in the power of God to save and transform, the wisdom of God…
In Matthew 11:28–30, Jesus extends a gracious invitation to all who labor and are heavy laden: “Come to me… and I will give you rest.” This message explores the many ways we become weary—whether through striving to earn God’s favor by our performance, the bondage and consequences of sin, feelings of helplessness in a broken world, or exhaustion in serving others—and points us to Christ, who alone can lift those burdens. Jesus is both the sovereign Lord with all authority…
