1 Timothy 3:1-7
Church MattersThis sermon, "Pastors Matter," explores 1 Timothy 3:1-7 to emphasize that a pastor's character and godliness are more crucial than their actions or charisma. It meticulously details twelve qualifications for overseers, from their desire for noble work to their reputation among outsiders, portraying a holistic image of a Christ-like leader. The sermon also outlines the core responsibilities of pastors—modeling godliness, preaching, praying, and discipling—and guides the congregation on their vital role in recognizing, supporting, and holding their leaders accountable, ultimately exalting Christ as the perfect Chief Shepherd.
John Lee · July 26, 2026 · 54 min
Matthew 16:13-20
Church MattersThis sermon explores the biblical basis and practical importance of church membership through the lens of Christ's kingly authority in Matthew 16. It explains that church membership is a formal recognition of Kingdom citizenship and an explicit covenant to take responsibility for one another's discipleship.
John Lee · July 5, 2026
Genesis 21:1-34
This sermon on Genesis 21 explores God's absolute faithfulness to His promises, illustrated through Isaac's birth, Hagar and Ishmael's preservation in the wilderness, and Abraham's covenant with Abimelech. It encourages believers to trust in the everlasting God during periods of waiting, transition, and living in the tension of the 'already' and 'not yet'.
John Lee · February 1, 2026 · 47 min
1 Peter 5:5-7
This sermon on 1 Peter 5:5-7 explores two essential dimensions of humility in the Christian life: humility towards one another and humility towards God. It emphasizes submitting to elders, serving fellow believers, and casting all anxieties on God, knowing that He opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble and cares deeply for His people. The message encourages believers to embrace gospel-driven humility, trust in God's timing and plan, and actively fight against pride in all aspects of life.
Micah Anglo · January 4, 2026 · 42 min
John 2:13-25
This sermon unpacks Jesus's cleansing of the temple in John 2, highlighting his divine authority as both the owner and the true temple himself, a claim validated by his future resurrection. It reveals Jesus's perfect knowledge of humanity's sinful nature, leading him not to trust in man, but to offer grace. The message calls believers to abandon self-reliance and fully trust in Christ, embracing their new identity as the spiritual temple of God and the promise of resurrection.
John Lee · October 19, 2025 · 46 min
2025 LA Preachers' ConferenceThis sermon uses the life of the Apostle Peter as a framework for pastoral introspection, divided into 'Rock, Paper, Scissor.' It explores Peter's initial prominence, not due to his own merit but Christ's effectual call, then highlights Peter's spiritual pride that led to his three-fold denial of Jesus. Finally, it emphasizes Peter's painful pruning and subsequent restoration by Jesus, concluding that this 'good hurt' is necessary for pastors to confront their self-love, realign their affections for Christ, and serve humbly.
Thomas Terry · October 14, 2025 · 43 min
2025 LA Preachers' ConferenceThis sermon challenges preachers to critically examine their motivations and methods, contrasting reliance on human eloquence, wisdom, strength, or persuasive ability with radical dependence on the Holy Spirit and the power of God. Drawing primarily from 1 Corinthians 2, the speaker urges ministers to proclaim Christ crucified, trusting God alone to transform hearts, ensure genuine spiritual growth, and receive all the glory. It encourages humility, courage in fear, and deep personal knowledge of Christ as foundational to effective, Spirit-empowered preaching.
Bobby Scott · October 14, 2025 · 51 min
John 21:1-19
This sermon on John 21:1-19, "Jesus by the Fire," explores Jesus's post-resurrection appearances to his disciples, emphasizing how he meets their greatest needs. It focuses on Jesus's humble acts of providing for his disciples by the Sea of Tiberias and, crucially, his loving restoration of Peter after his three-fold denial. The message highlights Jesus's unwavering love, forgiveness, and call to follow, reassuring listeners that no one is too far gone from God's grace.
Bien Cedro · June 8, 2025 · 37 min
1 Peter 2:21-25
1 PeterThe sermon, based on 1 Peter 2:21-25, reveals Christ as the ultimate example for believers facing suffering. It explains that Christians are called to live holy lives even amidst persecution, mirroring Jesus's sinless character and his non-retaliatory response to insults and physical abuse. Instead of threatening, Jesus perfectly entrusted himself to God, providing a blueprint for how followers can faithfully endure hardship.
Micah Anglo · May 19, 2025 · 25 min
1 Timothy 5:17-25
1 TimothyThis sermon explores 1 Timothy 5:17-25, highlighting Paul's instructions to honor church elders through financial provision, protection from false accusations, and wise discernment in their appointment. The speaker emphasizes that properly valuing pastoral work, ensuring accountability, and trusting God's timing in revealing hidden deeds are crucial for a healthy church and its leaders. It concludes by urging both pastors and congregants to live in light of Christ's ultimate judgment.
John Lee · April 13, 2025 · 45 min
1 Timothy 3:14-16
1 TimothyThis sermon, focusing on 1 Timothy 3:14-16, unpacks the "mystery of godliness" as the person of Jesus Christ, revealed through a series of paradoxes demonstrating God's grace to sinners. It then explains the church's vital role as the "pillar and foundation of the truth," tasked with preserving and proclaiming this mystery rather than creating new doctrines. Finally, the sermon emphasizes that the conduct of individual believers and the church as an institution must reflect and protect the Gospel's truth to a watching world.
John Lee · March 9, 2025 · 47 min
1 Timothy 3:1-7
1 TimothyThis sermon unpacks the qualifications for church overseers (pastors/elders) from 1 Timothy 3:1-7, emphasizing godliness over productivity or charisma. It details twelve specific characteristics, from desiring the noble work to having a good reputation among outsiders, highlighting that these standards reflect Christ's character. The message challenges the congregation to expect these qualities in their leaders, encourage those who embody them, address those who do not, embody these qualities themselves, and ultimately exalt Christ as the ultimate Good Shepherd.
John Lee · February 23, 2025 · 45 min
1 Timothy 2:8-15
1 TimothyThis sermon interprets 1 Timothy 2:8-15, addressing God's design for gender roles within the church. It instructs men to pray peacefully and responsibly, and women to dress modestly with an emphasis on good works, and to learn submissively without exercising pastoral authority over men. The message underscores that these distinct roles are rooted in the order of creation and the fall, are good for glorifying God, and that salvation ultimately comes through perseverance in faith, love, and holiness despite the pains of a fallen world, all made possible by Christ's redemptive work.
John Lee · February 16, 2025 · 50 min
Psalms 119:65-72
This sermon, based on Psalm 119:65-72, explores the truth that God afflicts us for our good. It teaches that despite hardship, God's goodness and faithful love are constant, and His instruction is ultimately more valuable than any worldly treasure. The speaker encourages believers to find solace and strength in God's Word, trusting in His benevolent purposes even in suffering, as exemplified by Christ.
Bien Cedro · February 9, 2025 · 39 min
1 Timothy 1:18-20
1 TimothyThis sermon, based on 1 Timothy 1:18-20, urges believers to "fight the good fight" by actively remembering God's truth, living with both faith and a good conscience, and practicing church discipline. The speaker emphasizes that while culture changes, God's truth is unchanging, and Christians must proactively combat spiritual drift by recalling their divine calling and biblical instruction. He highlights the necessity of confronting unrepentant sin within the church, illustrating through the examples of Hymenaeus and Alexander, to preserve the integrity of the gospel and protect the community from spiritual shipwreck.
John Lee · January 26, 2025 · 44 min
Jamie Dunlop addresses how local churches can cultivate genuine unity amidst deep cultural, political, and personal differences by centering entirely on Christ alone. Drawing from several passages in Romans, he illustrates how loving those who are hard to love displays the supernatural power of the gospel and brings greater glory to God than uniformity ever could.
Jamie Dunlop · September 26, 2024 · 1h 10m
Healthy Church BudgetingJamie Dunlop argues that a church budget is fundamentally a spiritual document reflecting a congregation's values rather than just a set of administrative numbers. Through the lens of the Parable of the Talents, he shows how budgeting should be an act of risk-taking obedience in God's promises rather than a tool for risk mitigation. Dunlop unpacks how this perspective reshapes staff pay, programs, administrative trade-offs, and pastoral leadership over church finances.
Jamie Dunlop · September 25, 2024 · 1h 42m
2024 LA Ministers' ConferenceMark Dever discusses the interconnectedness of discipling, evangelism, raising up elders, church planting, and missions. He argues that a healthy church culture must center on expositional preaching, biblical theology, and a clear understanding of conversion and the gospel, rather than relying solely on programmatic solutions.
Mark Dever · January 1, 2024 · 1h 6m
Mark 5:1-20
A sermon on Mark 5:1-20 exploring Jesus's authority over the spiritual world through his healing of the Gerasene demoniac. The preacher outlines three responses to Jesus: the demons begging to stay, the townspeople begging Him to leave, and the healed man begging to remain with Him. This narrative highlights God's sovereign control over evil, the deep hardness of the human heart, and the call for believers to proclaim God's mercy.
John Lee · December 3, 2023 · 42 min
1 Peter 1:3-9
AdventIn this sermon marking the beginning of the Advent season, Pastor Steve explores the theme of hope through 1 Peter 1:3-9. He emphasizes that the resurrection of Jesus Christ guarantees an imperishable, heavenly inheritance and grants believers a certain, living hope that remains constant even amidst earthly trials. Ultimately, our expectation rests in Christ's promise of salvation and His glorious return.
Steve De Ruse · November 26, 2023 · 34 min
