Sermons on Hope

Grace on Repeat

Genesis 3:15 Grace on Repeat explores the repeated biblical pattern found throughout Genesis: God blesses, humanity sins, humanity reaps the consequences, and yet God always provides a glimmer of hope. From Adam and Eve to Joseph, Lot, Hagar, Abraham, Babel, and Noah, the sermon traces how each narrative reveals God’s unchanging grace in the face of human failure. The message concludes by…

Learning How to Live

1 Peter 1:1-2:10 Peter calls Christians to learn how to live—anchored in a living hope, shaped by holiness, and united in harmony as God’s new family. The sermon traces how our hope is secured by Christ’s resurrection, refined through trials, and confirmed by centuries of prophecy. It then urges believers to pursue holiness out of reverence for Christ’s sacrifice and to live…

When the Blessings Run Dry

Deut. 8:1-17 This sermon reminds us that God’s presence is constant—even in seasons of scarcity and struggle. Just as He sustained Israel in the wilderness, He uses trials to humble us and deepen our reliance on Him. We are called to remember that every good gift comes from God, and to trust His promise that the best is yet to come. In…

The Home for the Homeless

2 Corinthians 5:1-10 In a world where homelessness—both physical and spiritual—can feel overwhelming, Paul reminds us that our earthly bodies are only temporary dwellings. This sermon explores the longing we all feel for a permanent home, one not made with hands but prepared by God. Through trials and burdens, we groan for something greater, and in Christ, we are promised a home…

In Memorium

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 I could spend months looking solely at the letters to the Thessalonians!  But today, I’d like us to look towards the end of the letter.  For, as we find ourselves nearing the end of the letter, Paul turns to the biggest problem that was facing the hearts of the Christians in Thessalonica: a similar problem facing many of us…