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 35:1-36:43
GenesisThis sermon contrasts the lives of Jacob and Esau from Genesis 35-36, highlighting the paradox of living by faith in a fallen world. It explores Jacob's struggles and God's renewed promises amidst personal losses, juxtaposed with Esau's worldly success that ultimately leads to oblivion. The message calls believers to prioritize God's eternal promises through Christ over temporary earthly comforts, finding true hope and redemption in Jesus' victory over sin and death.
John Lee · June 7, 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 12:10-20
Abram, the father of faith, falters in trust when facing a famine in Canaan, resorting to a deceitful plan involving his wife, Sarai, to secure his own safety and worldly gain in Egypt. Despite Abram's grave compromise and sin, God intervenes to protect his covenant promises, judging Pharaoh and illustrating that true salvation and security rest not on human faithfulness or cunning, but on God's unwavering providence and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who perfectly resisted temptation and bore the wrath for our failures.
John Lee · December 7, 2025 · 45 min
John 3:1-21
JohnThis sermon, centered on John 3:1-21, challenges listeners to move beyond mere admiration of Jesus to genuine belief. It emphasizes two core requirements for salvation: being spiritually "born again" through the Holy Spirit and actively placing faith in Jesus as the Son of Man, who was lifted up on the cross like Moses' serpent in the wilderness. The preacher stresses that God's love is demonstrated through Christ's sacrifice, and choosing not to believe results in immediate condemnation, urging all to look to Christ for everlasting life.
John Lee · November 2, 2025 · 46 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
Genesis 6-8
GenesisIn this sermon on Genesis 6–8, the speaker explores the account of Noah and the flood to demonstrate that God's judgment against widespread human sin is both real and absolute. Rather than being merely a Sunday school story, the narrative points to God's redeeming judgment and covenant grace, ultimately pointing believers to Jesus Christ as the true ark of salvation.
John Lee · August 10, 2025 · 46 min
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
The sermon, based on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, highlights the gospel's core message: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose on the third day. It emphasizes the gospel's supreme importance as the foundation of Christian faith, its historical truthfulness supported by eyewitness accounts, and its transformative power in the lives of believers. Ultimately, the message of the risen Christ instills a hope that overcomes sin and death, making Jesus "worth it" for all eternity.
John Lee · April 20, 2025 · 37 min
In this sermon, Pastor John Lee unpacks Jesus's miraculous feeding of the five thousand from Mark 6, revealing Him as the Good Shepherd who has deep compassion on His lost and weary sheep. He explains how Jesus goes far beyond meeting basic physical needs, offering spiritual satisfaction and establishing a new Exodus of grace. Believers are encouraged to proactively find rest in Christ and respond to His extravagant provision with generosity and worship.
John Lee · January 28, 2024 · 1h 13m
Mark 4:21-34
In this sermon on Mark 4:21-34, Pastor John explores three of Jesus' parables to illustrate how the kingdom of God shines, is slow, and is safe. He calls believers to expose their lives to the light of the gospel, patiently trust God's sovereign process of spiritual growth, and find ultimate security and rest under Christ's eternal rule.
John Lee · November 12, 2023 · 32 min
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of First Baptist Church of Artesia, Pastor Steve and Pastor John reflect on God's faithfulness in building their church. They emphasize that any future progress must remain rooted in a Christ-centered, intentional, and biblical foundation, ensuring that their work is never done in vain but always to advance the Gospel.
John Lee · October 30, 2023 · 6 min
Mark 2:1-12
Preaching from Mark 2:1-12, Pastor John Liam explores Jesus's healing of the paralytic and His authority to forgive sins. The sermon contrasts the genuine, active faith of the paralytic's friends with the cynical, dismissive questions of the scribes. Ultimately, Jesus demonstrates His divine authority by physically healing the man, prompting a response of worship and showing that He has the power to solve our deepest spiritual need of forgiveness.
John Lee · September 24, 2023 · 33 min
Mark 1:14-20
Preaching from Mark 1:14-20, Pastor John Lee explains that the core call of Christ is to follow Him through lifelong faith and repentance. Highlighting both the costly and urgent nature of this discipleship, the sermon challenges believers to examine their hearts, experience true repentance, and actively share the clear gospel with others.
John Lee · August 27, 2023 · 38 min
Joshua 1:1-9
Preaching from Joshua 1:1-9, Pastor Steve explores the themes of godly leadership, divine presence, and the importance of remaining strong and courageous during seasons of transition. He emphasizes that true success comes from meditating on and obeying God's Word, which guarantees His constant presence. The sermon also highlights a practical application of leadership transition as Pastor Steve introduces a new staff member to ensure a smooth future succession for the church.
Steve De Ruse · August 14, 2023 · 49 min
Luke 11:37-44
In this sermon on Luke 11:37-44, Pastor Steve addresses Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees over ceremonial washing. He explores the danger of having a clean outward appearance while neglecting the inward state of the heart, reminding believers to examine their motivations and seek true spiritual transformation.
Steve De Ruse · August 7, 2023 · 45 min
