1 Timothy 3:8-13
Church MattersThis sermon explains the vital role of deacons in the church, drawing from 1 Timothy 3 and Acts 6. The speaker outlines the deacon's job to preserve unity and facilitate practical service, freeing pastors for the ministry of the Word and prayer. He details the character qualifications for deacons, including the biblical support for women deacons, and highlights the great reward they receive for their selfless service, ultimately reflecting the sacrificial servant heart of Jesus Christ Himself.
John Lee · August 2, 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 34:1-31
GenesisThis sermon unpacks the dark narrative of Genesis 34, highlighting the pervasive corruption of both love and justice. It examines Shechem's selfish actions and Jacob's passive response, as well as the deceitful and violent vengeance of Simeon and Levi. Ultimately, the sermon points to the perfect justice and redemptive grace found only in Jesus Christ, offering hope and a call to firm conviction in a fallen world.
John Lee · May 24, 2026 · 46 min
Genesis 26:34-28:9
GenesisThe sermon dissects the dysfunctional family dynamics in Genesis 26-28, highlighting the failures of Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau, each blinded by their own desires, control, deception, and bitterness. Despite their pervasive sin, the preacher emphasizes God's sovereign hand working providentially to fulfill His purposes through the mess, ultimately pointing to Christ as the only perfect one who offers grace and mercy. The message warns listeners not to emulate the characters' flaws but to seek God's grace.
John Lee · April 12, 2026 · 51 min
James 5:7-11
This sermon addresses how believers can remain steadfast and faithful while waiting for the Second Coming of Christ. It outlines three ways to wait: patiently, recognizing Christ's certain and near return; readily, by preserving church unity and actively serving; and blessedly, by finding ultimate joy in God despite present sufferings, drawing examples from the prophets and Job. The message encourages repentance for unbelievers and a continuous, active love for Christ and His church for believers.
Ian Kwon · March 29, 2026 · 47 min
Genesis 26:1-33
This sermon, "Like Father Like Son," explores Isaac's life in Genesis 26, highlighting his tendency to repeat his father Abraham's mistakes, particularly in deceit and conflict, while also experiencing God's consistent blessing. It emphasizes the importance of following God's promises over worldly problems and finding true peace not through self-preservation or conflict, but through resting in God's covenant, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
John Lee · March 22, 2026
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
Genesis 13-14
This sermon explores the contrasting choices of Abram and Lot in Genesis 13-14, highlighting the tension between God's promises and the world's prosperity. It emphasizes that choosing worldly allure leads to destruction, while faith in God's unseen promises brings victory and deliverance. Ultimately, the sermon points to Jesus Christ as the King-Priest who secured the ultimate victory over sin and death, offering true grace and blessing beyond any worldly gain.
John Lee · December 7, 2025 · 47 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
Genesis 3
GenesisThis sermon explores Genesis 3, detailing humanity's fall through three key points: being convinced by the serpent's deception, being cursed with shame and judgment, and being cast out of Eden. The message highlights how sin corrupts and separates us from God, leading to legalism or lawlessness. Ultimately, the sermon points to Jesus Christ as the promised "seed of the woman" who breaks the curse of sin, offering true freedom, redemption, and hope through His perfect sacrifice and resurrection.
John Lee · July 13, 2025 · 47 min
1 Timothy 5:3-16
1 TimothyThis sermon explores Paul's instructions in 1 Timothy 5:3-16 regarding the church's responsibility to care for widows and the needy. It emphasizes that while supporting those in genuine need is a core Christian duty reflecting God's love, it requires careful discernment based on family responsibility, godliness, and real necessity. The sermon outlines principles for effective church benevolence, prioritizing ministry, supporting church members, evaluating legitimate needs, preserving dignity, and facilitating care through deacons.
John Lee · April 7, 2025 · 46 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 3:8-16
1 TimothyThis sermon explains the role of deacons, drawing from 1 Timothy 3 and Acts 6, highlighting their job to preserve unity and facilitate practical service within the church. It details the qualifications for deacons, including a thorough discussion on women deacons, and concludes with the promised reward of good standing and boldness, emphasizing how their sacrificial service reflects the ultimate servant heart of Jesus Christ.
John Lee · March 2, 2025 · 51 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
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
Mark 4:1-20
MarkIn this sermon on Mark 4:1-20, the speaker explores the Parable of the Sower, highlighting the different ways people respond to the Word of God. He challenges listeners to evaluate the soil of their hearts, warning against the dangers of shallow faith, worldly anxieties, and the deceitfulness of wealth, while encouraging them to deeply welcome God's Word to bear abundant fruit.
John Lee · November 5, 2023 · 32 min
1 Timothy 1:11
In this sermon, Pastor Steve addresses the beauty and rightful purpose of God's law as outlined in 1 Timothy 1:1-11. He warns the congregation against false doctrines, myths, and endless speculations, highlighting that the ultimate goal of biblical instruction is love from a pure heart and sincere faith. He teaches that the law acts as a mirror to convict the ungodly of their sins, ultimately showing humanity its profound need for the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ.
Steve De Ruse · September 11, 2023 · 41 min
