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
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
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 5:3-16
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
