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
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 19:16–19:38
GenesisThis sermon examines God's judgment of Sodom and Gomorrah, highlighting Abraham's persistent intercession and Lot's compromised life, which weakened his witness. It underscores the universal human condition of sinfulness, arguing that no one is truly righteous, including Israel. Ultimately, the message points to Jesus Christ as the only righteous one, whose atoning sacrifice allows God to justly extend mercy and salvation to all who repent and place their faith in him.
John Lee · January 18, 2026 · 47 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
1 Timothy 6:1-2
1 TimothyThis sermon delves into 1 Timothy 6:1-2, distinguishing between Roman and American chattel slavery, asserting that the Bible's regulations on slavery aim to mitigate abuses rather than endorse the institution itself. It emphasizes that human dignity is derived from being created in God's image, a truth that ultimately fueled the Christian abolitionist movement. The core message points to Christ's redemption as the ultimate liberation from the slavery of sin, inviting believers into God's family and calling for faithful service motivated by love, even in unjust circumstances.
John Lee · April 27, 2025 · 48 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
