In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our verse-by-verse study of Paul’s letter to the Romans by looking at Romans 8:23-27. In these verses, we see Paul continue to offer help to us as Christians in understanding, evaluating, and comparing the sufferings we face in light of the glory that is ours in Christ.
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study of 1 Thessalonians by looking at how Paul’s love for, joy in, and concern for these Thessalonians’ faith. As these Thessalonian believers are facing persecution and affliction, Paul has a godly, fatherly, and pastoral concern that their faith would remain steadfast and that they would not waver […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study of 1 Thessalonians by looking at chapter 1, verses 6-10. In these verses, we see Paul commending the Thessalonian church for imitating himself, his team, and the Lord Jesus. In doing so, they became an example themselves to all the Christians in their area. What was it […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack introduces us to the book of 1 Thessalonians in order to prepare us for our verse-by-verse study through this book. He answers questions like, “Who wrote this book,” “To whom was this book written,” “Why was this book written,” and “What are the major themes that the book addresses?” As […]
In this Easter Sermon, Pastor Zack turns our attention to the topic of suffering and hardships and where we are to find our hope by looking to Asaph’s Psalm of lament in Psalm 77. In this Psalm, we see Asaph crying out to God in deep despair in the first 9 verses, followed by a […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study in the book of Judges by introducing us to a new cycle in the book — the cycle of Gideon. In this section we will see that, as is typical of Israel’s judges, Gideon is a man who does heroic things and is regarded as a man of […]
In this message — Live As Worthy Citizens — Pastor Kevin helps us understand why Paul gave this one exhortation in this section of the letter to the Philippians. When Paul tells the Philippians to live as worthy citizens, he is telling them to think about their feelings for the city of Philippi and the loyalty they feel […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack looks at Paul’s update concerning his situation in Philippians 1:12-18a. While the Philippians Church would have doubtlessly been looking forward to an update on what is going on with Paul, the Apostle spends very little time focusing on his situation. Instead, he is preoccupied with what his sufferings have accomplished […]
In this message, Pastor Kevin concludes his study in the book of Job. He reminds us that God’s view of Job, his three friends, and his family was completely different than others had. Job finds himself encouraged and blessed beyond belief as God restores his fortunes two-fold. It seems like a happily-ever-after ending. However, it […]
In this message, Pastor Kevin helps clarify why God pointed out to Job these two massive animals — Behemoth and Leviathan. It may surprise you why God, in His final words to Job, pointed these out to him. God did not do this to help Job (or us) win the argument against evolutionists. God’s goal […]