1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Church MattersThis sermon explores the essential nature of the Gospel, framing it as the "material principle" of Christian life and the church. It highlights how the Gospel saves individuals from sin, creates new spiritual life and the church community through practices like baptism, protects the integrity of the church through the proper administration of the Lord's Supper, and ultimately cultivates humility and empowered service in believers. The message emphasizes that true faith rooted in Christ's work leads to transformed lives and active participation in God's redemptive plan.
John Lee · June 28, 2026
1 Corinthians 4:6
Church MattersThis sermon initiates a series on the nature and function of the church, emphasizing that God's Word is the authoritative blueprint for all church life. The speaker argues that the Word not only creates salvation and the church itself but also commands its principles, practices, and priorities, providing the essential foundation to prevent division and foster genuine Christian community. Ultimately, relying on the Word cultivates humility, grace, and patience, recognizing that it is God who works through His inspired text, not human effort or preferences.
John Lee · June 21, 2026 · 56 min
Genesis 18:1-15
GenesisThis sermon explores Genesis 18:1-15, contrasting Abraham's eager hospitality and faith with Sarah's cynical laughter and unbelief regarding God's promise of a son. The preacher uses this narrative to highlight God's omnipotence and his loving confrontation of sin, ultimately inviting listeners to abandon self-preservation and embrace God's grace found in Jesus Christ, fostering a spirit of joyful service.
John Lee · January 11, 2026 · 39 min
Genesis 17:1-27
GenesisThis sermon explores Genesis 17, focusing on God's covenant with Abraham, the sign of circumcision, and the promise of Isaac as the covenant son. It emphasizes that physical circumcision was a sign of being set apart for God, but ultimately pointed to a deeper circumcision of the heart and the New Covenant fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Through Christ's sacrifice, believers are spiritually 'cut off' from sin and raised to new life, signified by baptism.
John Lee · December 28, 2025 · 45 min
Hebrews 2:1-4
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Luis Cardenas · November 9, 2025 · 39 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 emphasizes the crucial importance of preaching Christ crucified as the central message of Christianity, warning against deviations like easy believism and legalism. It outlines five reasons why the cross is often neglected and five reasons why it must remain the basis for salvation, justification, and true spiritual formation. Ultimately, the speaker argues that the crucifixion is the climax of the Gospels and the only lasting motivation for Christian living.
John Lee · October 14, 2025 · 29 min
1 Thessalonians 5:12-14
This sermon, based on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-14, calls the church to active mutual care, emphasizing the importance of supporting spiritual leaders and ministering to fellow believers. It encourages recognition, high esteem, and peace towards leaders who labor, lead, and admonish, while exhorting congregants to warn the idle, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. The sermon grounds these challenging commands in the unifying power of Jesus Christ, whose love and sacrifice enable the community to live out these principles.
Bien Cedro · September 21, 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
Mark 10:46-52
Pastor John Lee welcomes the congregation of First Baptist Church, leading them in an opening prayer for the offering and a call to worship from Colossians 1. He highlights the importance of prayer and community life before leading the church in singing 'All People That on Earth Do Dwell.'
John Lee · May 26, 2024 · 34 min
