Genesis 38
GenesisIn this sermon on Genesis 38, the preacher addresses one of the most corrupt narratives in Scripture, exposing the depths of human depravity and the hypocrisy of hiding our sins. Yet through the dark providences of Judah's failures and Tamar's desperation, God sovereignly preserved His covenant line through Perez. Ultimately, this passage highlights how God uses broken individuals and tragic circumstances to display the magnitude of His redeeming grace in Jesus Christ.
John Lee · September 6, 2026
Proverbs 4
Proverbs 1-9This sermon, based on Proverbs 4, urges listeners to "get on and stay on the path of wisdom" as it leads to eternal life. It highlights the generational responsibility of parents and the church to teach God's wisdom, contrasting the bright path of the righteous with the dark path of the wicked. The sermon emphasizes guarding one's heart, avoiding temptation, and receiving wisdom from others, ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ as the embodiment of divine wisdom and the only way to true life.
Jason Berrus · May 10, 2026 · 47 min
Genesis 20:1-18
This sermon examines Abraham's repeated sin in Genesis 20, where he again puts Sarah's life at risk by claiming she is his sister. It contrasts Abimelech's innocent ignorance and swift repentance with Abraham's calculated self-preservation, highlighting how our 'not knowing' explains but doesn't excuse sin, and our 'not caring' reveals a lack of trust in God. Ultimately, the sermon points to Jesus as the faithful High Priest who intercedes for sinners, offering forgiveness and grace for our repeated failures, and enabling us to repent and trust God with our whole lives.
John Lee · January 25, 2026 · 48 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
John 3:22-36
John the Baptist, in response to his disciples' concerns about Jesus's growing ministry, redirects their focus to Jesus, emphasizing that Jesus is the ultimate authority and the focal point of all existence. The sermon stresses Jesus's divine nature as the Son of God, who speaks God's words with the Spirit without measure, presenting belief in Him as the path to eternal life and rejection as remaining under God's wrath. It concludes by highlighting that true life and joy are found not in self-exaltation, but in humbly receiving Christ, who provides unending grace and goodness.
John Lee · November 2, 2025 · 47 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
Daniel 1
This sermon, "Daniel 1 | Pure Heart in a Defiled Land," explores how God's sovereignty enables believers to remain faithful in all circumstances, using Daniel's example in Babylonian captivity. It highlights God's judgment over Israel, His compassion toward Daniel in a hostile environment, and the honor bestowed upon Daniel for his unwavering commitment to purity and God's ways. The sermon encourages Christians today to prioritize holiness, rely on God's provision for escape from temptation, and trust in His ultimate control despite life's challenges.
Jason Rivette · October 5, 2025 · 49 min
John 1:19-28
This sermon, "It Ain't Me," from John 1:19-28, explores John the Baptist's profound humility as he repeatedly denies being the Messiah, Elijah, or the Prophet. The speaker emphasizes that John's true identity is found in being a voice, pointing away from himself and towards Jesus, the only one who is truly worthy and capable of saving through the Holy Spirit. The message calls Christians to recognize their own "nothingness" and find their ultimate worth and security not in personal accomplishments, but in the all-sufficient work and identity of Christ.
John Lee · September 14, 2025 · 41 min
John 1:1-18
This sermon explores the identity of Jesus as revealed in John 1:1-18, emphasizing His dual nature as fully God and fully man. It explains why Jesus, the eternal Word, became flesh and dwelt among humanity—to bring grace and truth and to bridge the chasm created by sin. The message culminates in a call to receive Jesus, the true light, by faith, thereby gaining the right to become children of God.
John Lee · September 7, 2025 · 40 min
Nehemiah 8:1-8
This sermon on Nehemiah 8:1-12 emphasizes the importance of properly heeding God's Word: gathering to hear it, listening attentively, and responding with worship. It explains that while recognizing sin might lead to weeping, the ultimate response should be joy, as "the joy of the Lord is your strength," rooted in God's faithfulness and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. The sermon encourages believers to understand and rejoice in Christ, who is sufficient for all.
Bien Cedro · August 24, 2025 · 42 min
Nehemiah 8:1-8
This sermon on Nehemiah 8:1-12 instructs believers to rightly heed God's Word by gathering, listening, responding, and rejoicing. It highlights how the returning Israelites wept upon hearing the Law, realizing their past disobedience, but were then commanded to celebrate because the day was holy and the joy of the Lord is their strength. The message emphasizes that true rejoicing stems from understanding God's salvific plan, particularly through Jesus Christ, rather than despair over sin.
Bien Cedro · August 24, 2025 · 42 min
Genesis 9:1-10:32
GenesisThis sermon delves into Genesis 9-10, exploring God's post-flood covenant with Noah, the immediate re-emergence of human sin through Noah and Ham's actions, and the subsequent curse on Canaan. It emphasizes God's consistent grace and providential plan despite humanity's failures, while also debunking historical misinterpretations of the 'curse of Ham' and highlighting God's sovereign control over all nations.
John Lee · August 17, 2025 · 48 min
Psalm 119:25-32
This sermon from Psalm 119:25-32 explores what it means to depend on God's Word in all circumstances. The speaker outlines three key areas of dependence: when life feels "down in the dust" and near death, when experiencing weariness from grief, and when called to live in obedience to God's truth. Ultimately, it calls believers to trust God's sufficiency, especially through prayer and reliance on his life-giving Word, to find strength, understanding, and freedom from shame in Christ.
Bien Cedro · July 27, 2025 · 50 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 2:1-7
1 TimothyThis sermon, based on 1 Timothy 2:1-7, emphasizes the importance of global prayer for all people, especially those in authority, so that the church may live a tranquil life and spread the global gospel. The speaker explains God's will of command and will of decree, asserting that while God is sovereign, believers are responsible for evangelism through an exclusive Savior, Jesus Christ, motivating them to prioritize missions and live a life of prayer and obedience.
John Lee · February 2, 2025 · 50 min
Mark 9:33-50
In this sermon on Mark 9:33-50, Pastor John Lee explores how Christ defines true greatness and shapes the distinctive, "salty" character of His followers. He challenges believers to move away from competitive pride, sectarian gatekeeping, and spiritual compromise. Instead, he calls the church to humble service, laser-focused mission, and a relentless pursuit of holiness by killing sin.
John Lee · April 7, 2024 · 43 min
2024 LA Ministers' ConferenceAt the 2024 LA Ministers' Conference, Mark Dever discusses the value of looking to Puritan sermon models to find faithfulness and clarity in preaching. He examines how Puritans structured their introductions, sermons, and applications to keep the Bible central, and participates in a panel discussion about the practical struggles and joys of weekly sermon preparation.
Mark Dever · January 1, 2024 · 1h 16m
Mark 1:1-13
MarkIn this sermon on Mark 1:1-13, John Lee introduces Jesus as the true baptizer, the beloved Son of God, and the true Savior. By contrasting Jesus with the failed wilderness testing of Israel, the message highlights Christ's perfect obedience and victory over temptation, inviting believers to find security and grace in Him.
John Lee · August 20, 2023 · 28 min
