Sermons from December 2025

2 Testaments, 1 Message

This sermon explores why the Bible is divided into the Old and New Testaments, showing how both parts tell one unified story of God’s plan for salvation. The Old Testament reveals the covenant with Abraham and the promise of a coming Messiah, while the New Testament fulfills that promise through Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. Together, they form a scarlet thread of…

A Real Christian is…a Practicer of Truth

This lesson from James 2 challenges believers to move beyond a “name‑only” faith and embrace the kind of Christianity Scripture calls real and authentic. James exposes the danger of partiality, the emptiness of faith without action, and the self‑deception of hearing God’s word without living it. Through examples like Abraham and Rahab, the lesson shows that genuine faith always expresses itself through…

O Little Town

Micah 5:1-5 This lesson explores why Bethlehem—small, overlooked, and seemingly insignificant—became one of the most meaningful locations in Scripture. Tracing its appearances from Rachel’s sorrowful death, to Ruth and Naomi’s redemption, to David’s longing for its “special water,” the message shows how each moment foreshadowed the glory, redemption, and eternal life found in Christ. Bethlehem’s layered history reveals God’s intentional design across…

A Real Christian is…Patient in Testing

James 1:1-27 This lesson emphasizes the importance of being a doer of the word, not just a hearer, by applying God’s teachings to our lives. It highlights the theme of turning trials into triumphs and the necessity of patience and perseverance in the face of challenges. The lesson also underscores the significance of internal reflection and resisting temptations from within to become…

A Triple Word Score

Romans 3:25; 1 John 2:2; 1 John 4:10; Hebrews 2:17 This lesson explores the profound meaning of Christ as our “propitiation,” drawing from key New Testament passages (Romans 3:25; 1 John 2:2, 4:10; Hebrews 2:17). Through the lens of three Greek words—ἱλαστήριον, ἱλασμός, and ἱλάσκεσθαι—it reveals how Jesus’ sacrifice serves as a holy offering for our sins, motivated by His love and…