https://www.sermonaudio.com/podcasts/167987/ The newest sermons from 7th Reformed Church on SermonAudio. Religion & Spirituality Seventh Reformed Church http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://vps.sermonaudio.com/resize_image/sources/podcast/1440/1440/7threformedchurch.1744304481.jpg https://www.sermonaudio.com/podcasts/167987/ en Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:16:39 +0000 30 Various Speakers no Various Speakers tammy@7thref.org The newest sermons from 7th Reformed Church on SermonAudio. https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/3926209277877 In 1 Samuel 8:1-22, Israel requests a king to be like their neighbors, but they were really rejecting God as their king. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches a good reason to request a king, the real reason to request a king, and a gracious purpose in granting a king. "Now then, obey their voice; only you shall solemnly warn them and show them the ways of the king who shall reign over them." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/3926209277877 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Martijn Heijboer 0:46:53 no Martijn Heijboer - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/32262122184532 In Colossians 1:15–29, the apostle Paul proclaims several reasons for the preeminence of Christ. Dr. Michael Barrett preaches the imperial Christ is our confidence, the incarnate Christ is our peace, the indwelling Christ is our hope. "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/32262122184532 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Dr. Michael Barrett 0:38:19 no Dr. Michael Barrett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/223261846856 In Matthew 5:1-3, Jesus proclaims the kingdom of heaven is open for those who rely on the merit of Christ for their salvation. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches the poor in spirit: the meaning, the blessing, the importance, and the link to the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/223261846856 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:31:22 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/93252114446191 In Matthew 6:25–34, as part of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches we should be concerned about pleasing God by seeking His kingdom, rather than worrying about our daily needs. This is primarily a heart issue that can only be resolved by coming to Christ. Pastor Israel Quaresma preaches the diagnosis of anxiety and the remedy for anxiety. "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/93252114446191 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:44:00 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/93252114204281 In Acts 4:1–22, Peter and John are arrested for teaching the people and boldly proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. Having healed a crippled man, they were able to proclaim it was Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom God raised from the dead, "by him this man is standing before you well." Rev. Daniel Schipper preaches an exclusive message, a hopeful message, and a forceful message. "And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/93252114204281 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dan Schipper 0:45:03 no Dan Schipper - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/825251427411671 In Philippians 1:12–30, the apostle Paul describes his delight in serving Christ in the present and the greater joy that awaits in the future. Pastor Pooyan Mehrshahi preaches what the world fears, the Christian welcomes; what happens at death; longing for Christ; living in the light of dying well; and those left behind. "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/825251427411671 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Pooyan Mehrshahi 0:40:06 no Pooyan Mehrshahi - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/818251131494379 In 2 Samuel 9:1-13, we read that King David was faithful to the covenant he made with Jonathan by showing kindness to Jonathan's son, Mephibosheth. Dr. Maarten Kuivenhoven preaches the king reveals his tender heart, the king reveals his true subjects, and the king reveals his lavish provision. "And David said to him, 'Do not fear, for I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan, and I will restore to you all the land of Saul your father, and you shall eat at my table always.'" https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/818251131494379 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dr. Maarten Kuivenhoven 0:43:56 no Dr. Maarten Kuivenhoven - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/7242546582714 In Luke 13:22-30, Jesus highlights the contrast between false religion and true religion. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the difficulty of entering the narrow door, the danger of self-deception, and the reward of entering the narrow door. "And someone said to him, 'Lord, will those who are saved be few?' And he said to them, 'Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.'" https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/7242546582714 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:43:40 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/77251451121071 In Psalm 99:1-9, the author calls us to turn from idols to worship the one true God, the holy King. Mr. Isaac Bronkema preaches that God is holy in His kingship, holy in His righteousness, and holy in His Covenant. "Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain; for the Lord our God is holy!" https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/77251451121071 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Isaac Bronkema 0:45:13 no Isaac Bronkema - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/630251352453801 In Ephesians 4:17-32, the apostle Paul continues describing the new life in Christ and the expectation believers will build others up in truth and love. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the way followers of Christ speak—thoughtfully, timely, and purposefully. "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/630251352453801 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:38:57 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/55251444385575 In Luke 19:1-10, we witness Jesus reaching out to save sinners, even the tax collectors and despised of society. Pastor Brandt Barnard preaches the power of the gospel: sought (vv. 1-7) and found (vv. 8-10). "Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/55251444385575 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Brandt Barnard 0:41:12 no Brandt Barnard - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/55251444364062 In Galatians 2:11-3:14, the apostle Paul describes the incredible change experienced by believers when they are united with Christ. Pastor Brandt Barnard preaches "I" crucified and "I" alive. "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/55251444364062 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Brandt Barnard 0:44:21 no Brandt Barnard - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/421251426357732 In Luke 16:1-15, Jesus emphasizes seeking the kingdom of God instead of worldly wealth. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the dishonest manager, seeking worldly treasure, and seeking the kingdom of God. "No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/421251426357732 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:41:27 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/317252047397418 In James 1:22-25, James stresses the importance of listening to God through His Word and being diligent to live according to His Word. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches listening and living, listening and forgetting, and looking deeply and living freely. "But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/317252047397418 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Matthew Reyes 0:39:45 no Matthew Reyes - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/31025150371308 In Proverbs 8:1-36, wisdom calls the listener to seek wisdom and to gain blessings and even the gift of life. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches an open call, a trustworthy call, and a life-giving call. "Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting beside my doors. For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/31025150371308 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:36:10 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/217251923186943 In Job 19:25-27, Job expresses his confidence and faith in the living Savior that will redeem him. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches a personal hope, a living hope, and an embodied hope. "For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth…. whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/217251923186943 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:36:20 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/217251918411589 In Genesis 3:1, we read the first recorded words of Satan in the Bible, "Did God actually say?" Pastor Ben Bessett answers these questions: What does Satan want people to believe about God and His Word? What was Jesus's view of Scripture? How did Jesus respond to the accusations of Satan? What is the relationship between the Word of God and the believer? What is the relationship between the Word of God and the unbeliever? "Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God actually say, 'You shall not eat of any tree in the garden'?"" https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/217251918411589 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:35:36 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/23252114493241 In James 1: 19-21, James forbids unrighteousness of speech and anger and calls us to be slow to speak and quick to listen. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches righteous speech, righteous anger, and the righteous Word of God. "Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/23252114493241 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Matthew Reyes 0:37:17 no Matthew Reyes - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/16251850254686 In Hebrews 10:19-25, we learn our confidence to enter the holy places is based on being washed by the blood of Christ and being ready to live lives of thankfulness. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the basis of our confidence and the practice of our confidence. "Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain…. let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/16251850254686 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:40:10 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/1216241445475591 In James 1:13-18, we learn that God is never to blame for our temptations during our trials, the true source of temptation, and how all good things come from God. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches the false accusation, the heart's incrimination, and God's vindication. "Let no one say when he is tempted, 'I am being tempted by God,' for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/1216241445475591 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Matthew Reyes 0:40:17 no Matthew Reyes - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/1111241541191352 In James 1:9–12, we learn how to humbly rely on the Lord's sovereign providence and provision in all circumstances and how to work not for riches that fade but for eternal riches! Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches humiliation and prideful exultation, prideful exaltation and humiliation, temporal riches or eternal blessings, and the crown of victory to the victorious. "Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/1111241541191352 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Matthew Reyes 0:33:06 no Matthew Reyes - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/107241457513600 In Isaiah 53:10 and Romans 3:23–26, we learn sin is the cause of suffering in the world, and it is the reason for the cross! The cross of Christ is the Lord's answer to the problem of sin in the world and in our hearts. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches the sinfulness of sin: disobedience, defiling, and deceitful; and the work of the cross: judging our sin, atoning for our sin, and redeeming us from our sin. "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/107241457513600 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Matthew Reyes 0:42:14 no Matthew Reyes - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/99241422121535 In James 1:5–8, we learn God's grace and wisdom are wholly sufficient in our trials and sufferings if we will seek wisdom from God who promises to give generously. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches the God Who supplies His wisdom and grace, spiritual wisdom and our suffering, and spiritual doubt and our suffering. "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/99241422121535 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Matthew Reyes 0:41:10 no Matthew Reyes - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/819241433141530 In James 1:1-4, we learn those who rely on the sufficiency of Christ and His Word will gain the benefit from facing trials in their lives of faith. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches the introduction of James and the greeting, spiritual passions and our suffering, and spiritual growth and our suffering. "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/819241433141530 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Matthew Reyes 0:47:58 no Matthew Reyes - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/61724155324969 In Mark 6:45–52, Jesus displays His power to calm the storm and His ability to bring peace in the middle of life's troubles. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches Yahweh's providences, Yahweh's revelation, and Yahweh's peace. "But immediately he spoke to them and said, 'Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.' And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/61724155324969 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:42:37 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/318241523115201 In Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus describes the process and purpose of church discipline. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the process, the authority, and the promise of church discipline. "If your brother sins against you… But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/318241523115201 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:38:39 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/22624201435446 In 2 Samuel 13:1-22, we read the story of Amnon, a son of David, who was consumed by the sin of lust for his step-sister. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the plan, the trap, the dismissal and sinful response, and the redemption. "But Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad, for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had violated his sister Tamar." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/22624201435446 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:43:06 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/122241654427352 In Judges 16, Samson is brought low due to his own wickedness. However, the Lord renewed his strength so Samson could bring down the temple of the false god of the Philistines. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the downfall of Samson, his deep repentance, and his strength renewed to bring destruction to the Philistines and deliverance to the Israelites. "Then Samson called to the Lord and said, 'O Lord God, please remember me and please strengthen me only this once, O God, that I may be avenged on the Philistines for my two eyes.'" https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/122241654427352 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:37:28 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/124232113391752 In Isaiah 50:4–11, we read the third of the four servant songs found in the book of Isaiah. In this third song, we have a picture of Christ, who will face suffering, but who will be vindicated before His enemies. Mr. Paul Tamras preaches the disciple servant, the obedient servant, and Jesus' bold determined obedience in the midst of darkness. This message calls all believers to trust on the "Lord God" in all circumstances of life. "Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the voice of his servant? Let him who walks in darkness and has no light trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/124232113391752 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Paul Tamras 0:45:03 no Paul Tamras - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/1127231653534501 In Judges 15, God uses Samson to act as a judge or redeemer for His people. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the revenge of God's deliverer, the deliverer betrayed, and the deliverer's own deliverance. "The Philistines came shouting to meet him. Then the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon him, and the ropes that were on his arms became as flax that has caught fire, and his bonds melted off his hands." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/1127231653534501 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:39:39 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/1120231619177775 In Isaiah 49:1–6, we read the second of the four servant songs found in the book of Isaiah. In this second song, the servant explains He is called to lead both Israel and the nations. Mr. Paul Tamras preaches the glorious servant, the discouraged servant, and the servant called to restore His people and to serve as the light of the world. "The Lord called me from the womb, from the body of my mother he named my name…. And he said to me, 'You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified.'" https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/1120231619177775 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Paul Tamras 0:41:52 no Paul Tamras - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/111323174277832 In Judges 14:1-20, we find God preparing Samson to act as a judge or redeemer for His people. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches God's mysterious ways revealed, God strengthening His servant to His purpose, and God's partial accomplishment of His purposes. "His father and mother did not know that it was from the Lord, for he was seeking an opportunity against the Philistines. At that time the Philistines ruled over Israel." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/111323174277832 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:43:03 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/116231648504356 With Isaiah 42:1–4, we begin a series on the four servant songs found in the book of Isaiah. In this first song, Mr. Paul Tamras preaches look to God's chosen servant, who deals gently with the sins of His people, who tirelessly brings justice to the earth. "Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/116231648504356 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Paul Tamras 0:41:32 no Paul Tamras - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/102423172543687 In Judges 13, we witness the Lord raising up a champion to deliver His people in their fight with the Philistines. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the grace of Yahweh, the manner of Yahweh's deliverance, the result of Yahweh's visitation, and the revelation of Yahweh's character. "For behold, you shall conceive and bear a son. No razor shall come upon his head, for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb, and he shall begin to save Israel from the hand of the Philistines." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/102423172543687 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:41:57 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/101723155124111 In John 17:20–26, we have part three of a three-part series on the High Priestly prayer with Jesus the Good Shepherd teaching His disciples how to pray. Mr. Paul Tamras preaches Christ praying for His people to have the unity He shares with His Father (in truth and in glory), Christ desiring His believers to be where He is, and Christ revealing knowledge of His Father to His people. "Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/101723155124111 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Paul Tamras 0:53:33 no Paul Tamras - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/926231850195000 In John 17:6–19, we have part two of a three-part series on the High Priestly prayer with Jesus the Good Shepherd teaching His disciples how to pray. Mr. Paul Tamras encourages us to delight in Christ's prayer and teaches us to imitate Christ's prayer: praying selflessly, focusing on the truth, praying out loud, and focusing on spirituality. "I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/926231850195000 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Paul Tamras 0:52:08 no Paul Tamras - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/81423216351082 In 2 Chronicles 20:1–30, the Israelites turn to the Lord for delivery from a mighty enemy, and the Lord answers their cry for help. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the plea for help, God's response, and God's deliverance. "You will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/81423216351082 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:42:30 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/89231838101393 In Psalm 75:1–10, the psalmist writes a psalm of thanksgiving and praise recognizing God will judge the wicked and restore the righteous. Mr. Paul Tamras preaches the message of the Psalm: thanksgiving, warning, and judgment. "But it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/89231838101393 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Paul Tamras 0:46:26 no Paul Tamras - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/82231723175414 In Luke 15:25–32, Jesus tells the parable of the Prodigal Son, highlighting the joy of one who was lost entering the kingdom of heaven. In this message, Israel Quaresma preaches on the older son's complaints, his servant mentality, and his father's entreaty. "Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/82231723175414 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:44:04 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/725231849454423 In Genesis 3:1–6, we read of humanity's desire to be like God, elevating our thinking, reasoning, and interpretation over God and His Word. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches the desire to place ourselves in the center, pushing God to the side, refusing to concede total allegiance to God, and giving Him our full trust. "But the serpent said to the woman, "You will not surely die. For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/725231849454423 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:39:03 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/718231820295217 In Ezra 7:10, we see what it means for a servant of God to study, practice and teach God's Holy Word in a world that is desperately in need of God's Word. This morning we celebrate the ordination of Ben Bessett as a minister of the Word using the example of Ezra. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the times of Ezra, and a heartfelt student of the Word, a heartfelt disciple of practice, and a heartfelt shepherd in teaching. "For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/718231820295217 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Paul van Engelenhoven 0:37:26 no Paul van Engelenhoven - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/75231653247430 In John 17:1–5, we read the beginning of the High Priestly Prayer, in which Jesus prays for Himself and for His precious followers. Mr. Paul Tamras proclaims the Son's glorifying work, the Son's gift of eternal life, and the Son's accomplished task. "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him." "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/75231653247430 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Paul Tamras 0:42:15 no Paul Tamras - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/627231547155968 In Luke 15:11–24, Jesus tells the familiar parable of the Prodigal Son which teaches the amazing grace of our heavenly Father. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches his prodigal life, his true confession, and his loving Father. "And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/627231547155968 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:45:05 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/612231536554372 In Isaiah 53:1–12, the prophet presents a remarkable description of the suffering and sacrifice of our wonderful Savior. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the humiliation and death of Christ, and the results of Christ's death on our behalf. "But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/612231536554372 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:45:33 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/52423178171236 In Genesis 19:1–29, we read the story of Lot, a man willing to compromise his faith, and we see the justice and mercy of God on display. Dr. Sherif Fahim preaches the focus of the story, Lot the backslider or compromiser, and our great righteous merciful God. "Then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/52423178171236 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Sherif Fahim 0:49:05 no Sherif Fahim - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/59231644377958 In Mark 1:1–15, Jesus begins his ministry by proclaiming the gospel message that the kingdom of God is at hand. Pastor Brandt Barnard preaches the initiation of the gospel of God, the indicative (truth) of the gospel of God, and the imperative of the gospel of God. "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/59231644377958 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Brandt Barnard 0:40:02 no Brandt Barnard - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/41923176124514 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/41923176124514 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Tom Vanden Heuvel 0:38:31 no Tom Vanden Heuvel - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/3222314101953 Hebrews 7:25 describes Jesus Christ as the perfect high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Listen as Paul Tamras proclaims Christ as a Savior who always lives to intercede and who saves completely all who come to God through Him. "Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/3222314101953 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Paul Tamras 0:41:45 no Paul Tamras - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/31123162502489 In Matthew 17:1–23, the transfiguration of Jesus Christ displays His glory and also the suffering He would endure for our sins. If we follow Jesus we too can expect both suffering and glory. Listen as Brandt Barnard preaches that we must listen to Christ rightly, listen to Christ fearfully, and listen to Christ faithfully. "[Peter] was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, 'This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.'" https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/31123162502489 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Brandt Barnard 0:38:19 no Brandt Barnard - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/222231425374845 All people are dead in their sins, unless they accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior from their sins. Listen as Israel Quaresma preaches from Isaiah 55:1–2 on the universal gospel, the gracious gospel, and the satisfying gospel of Jesus Christ. "Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/222231425374845 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:40:07 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/125231543193923 We may not be interested in another person's genealogy. But we should be very interested in the genealogy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What can we learn by looking at the genealogy of Jesus Christ, and why does his genealogy matter to us? Listen as Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches on Matthew 1:1-17 on the necessity, glory, and grace of the genealogy of Jesus Christ. "The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/125231543193923 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:39:21 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/117231756122723 The apostle John is given an awesome, terrifying, and comforting vision of the heavenly throne room in Revelation 4 and 5. But this vision is also for the church today. Listen as Mr. Brandt Barnard preaches on the One seated upon the throne and the One standing as though slain. "And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, 'To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!' And the four living creatures said, 'Amen!' and the elders fell down and worshiped." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/117231756122723 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Brandt Barnard 0:43:33 no Brandt Barnard - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/127221458355699 Rev. Victor Atallah preaches on Israel's hope from Luke 2:25–32 and the revelation to Simeon that the Lord has fulfilled His promise to bring salvation to His people. In Genesis 12:1–3, we hear the promise given. In Galatians 6:11–18, we learn how Paul follows his Lord and Savior in all circumstances of life. "Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/127221458355699 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Victor Atallah 0:31:31 no Victor Atallah - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/111522184662407 The righteous love to worship the Lord and so they keep themselves from wickedness. Worship is the heart of the Christian life. Listen as Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches from Psalm 26 on the Christian's integrity, association, and worship. "O LORD, I love the habitation of your house and the place where your glory dwells." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/111522184662407 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:39:42 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/102522144455616 The religion of "self" cares for no one or anything else but "self," and will even sin in order to get what "self" wants. But what does the Bible have to say about this false religion and those who practice it? Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on Proverbs 23:1–5 on the religion of self. "You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor's." (Ex. 20:17) https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/102522144455616 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:35:03 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/102522144457355 In Luke 7:36–50, an ungrateful, legalistic Pharisee despises the love and gratitude a sinful woman shows to her Savior, Jesus Christ. How would you respond to this sinful woman's gratitude to Christ if you were there? Why? Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on Luke 7:36–50 on why someone can be so ungrateful. "Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/102522144457355 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:36:18 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/101822145972569 In 1 John 2:18–20, the apostle John describes a key difference between believers and nonbelievers, they are anointed by the Holy Spirit! Mr. Ben Bessett describes the change that takes place when the Spirit of God anoints believers, the effect of this anointing, and the benefit of this anointing. "But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/101822145972569 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:34:01 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/419231541226239 How should human nature be understood? James 1:13–16 gives us an answer. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on human nature simply put: recognize, realize, restore. "Let no one say when he is tempted, 'I am being tempted by God,' for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/419231541226239 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:33:42 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022150155685 When Achan coveted, took, and hid the things which were devoted to destruction, sinning against the Lord, he brought trouble and wrath upon the whole nation of Israel. One man's hidden sin brought loss and wrath upon the whole nation. Listen as Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches on Joshua 7 on the wrath of God kindled, how to quench the wrath of God, and the wrath of God appeased. "And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account." (Hebrews 4:13) https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022150155685 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:40:11 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221459393431 Martha was anxious about many things, but Mary sat at the feet of Jesus to learn from him. Mary kept the horse in front of the cart, so to speak. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on Luke 10:38–42 on keeping the horse in front of the cart as it pertains to our mind, heart, and actions. "But the Lord answered her, 'Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.'" https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221459393431 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:32:13 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221457115839 In 2 Samuel 9:1–13, King David showed loving-kindness and mercy to crippled Mephibosheth of the house of Saul because of his covenant with Saul's son Jonathan. This pictures God's covenantal love for spiritual Mephibosheths in Christ. Listen as Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches on the King's calling, declaration, and faithfulness. "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." (Psalm 23:5–6) https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221457115839 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:36:52 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221457114568 Who are we? The world has many wrong answers to this question. Rather, we should ask: who does God say that we are? Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on Genesis 1:26 on man's meaning, purpose, and destiny as human beings created in God's image. "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." (Genesis 1:27) https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221457114568 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:36:45 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022145635584 Christians have the mind of Christ and are to take up their cross and follow Christ and deny themselves, as Christ took up his cross and denied himself. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on Philippians 2:1–11 on self-denial in the mind, through the cross, for God's own glory. "And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." (Matthew 10:38–39) https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022145635584 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:33:32 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221454513839 Adam and Eve tried to cover their shame before God by hiding behind fig leaves. But God provided garments of skin to cover their shame through the death of an animal. This pictured the real removal of shame by the only righteous One, the Lord Jesus Christ, and his death on the cross to atone for the sin of his people. His people would receive their righteous robes by faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on Genesis 3:7, 21 on the folly of fig leaves and salvation by faith alone. "And the LORD God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221454513839 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Paul van Engelenhoven 0:31:20 no Paul van Engelenhoven - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221454514593 In the Book of Proverbs, two women are contrasted: Lady Wisdom, and Dame Folly. In chapter 9, both have prepared their banquets and invite you to dine. Which will you choose? Listen as Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches from Proverbs 9 on Lady Wisdom's banquet, Dame Folly's banquet, and the fear of the Lord. "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221454514593 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:38:21 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221453346095 When the Book of the Law was found and expounded in the reign of king Josiah, reformation followed. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on reformation from the heart from 2 Kings 22-23 on the renovation and discovery (22:1-11), the response (22:12-20), and the result (2 Kings 23). "And he read in their hearing all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. And the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD and to keep his commandments and his testimonies and his statutes with all his heart and all his soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people joined in the covenant." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221453346095 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:33:36 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221448108174 In Joel 2:12-14, in light of the destruction that is coming upon Israel in the day of the Lord, the Lord calls his people to repent that they be not destroyed. For God is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relents over disaster. This message is the same for us today. Listen as Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches on the urgency, method, reason, and hope of repentance. "Yet even now," declares the LORD, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221448108174 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Israel Quaresma 0:34:21 no Israel Quaresma - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221446532554 In Ephesians 2:1-7 the apostle Paul takes us on a journey from the pit of hell and destruction to the heights of eternal life and the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. How can a once dead, hell-deserving wretch be made alive and raised to sit with Christ in the heavenly places as a beloved son or daughter? The true believer answers: "But God". Listen as Mr. Brandt Barnard preaches on the mercies of God for sinners in God's visitation, salvation, and intention. "But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—" https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221446532554 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Brandt Barnard 0:50:03 no Brandt Barnard - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022144538866 James 3:13-18 contrasts the wisdom from above with the desires of a sinful heart. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett describes evil desire, pure desire, and mixed desire. "But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022144538866 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:30:57 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022144124168 In Leviticus 26:11-12, the heart of the Torah is revealed. If the people of God walk in the statutes of the LORD and observe his commandments then the LORD will dwell with his people, they shall be his people, and he shall be their God. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on getting past the difficulty, the purpose of the Law, and relationship—the heart of Leviticus. "I will make my dwelling among you, and my soul shall not abhor you. And I will walk among you and will be your God, and you shall be my people." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022144124168 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:35:35 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221439332228 The Holy Spirit Himself bears witness with the spirit of the true Christian that they are children of God. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Romans 8:16 on the false witnesses of salvation and on the True Witness of salvation, the Holy Spirit, who liberates from sin and death, who leads in a new direction, who provides a new mind, and who Himself bears witness. "The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221439332228 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Paul van Engelenhoven 0:52:08 no Paul van Engelenhoven - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221618396387 In 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, the apostle Paul shows his loving heart in sharing the gospel with the people of the early New Testament churches. Mr. Ben Bessett declares the importance of the Gospel, the importance of the whole person, and the importance of action. "We were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221618396387 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:39:33 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221617255406 Though Jesus is the holy God, he is Immanuel, God with us, and is not ashamed to be the God of sinners, for he himself is the Christ, the Savior of sinners. Listen as Mr. Brandt Barnard preaches on the birth of Jesus Christ from Matthew 1:1-25 on the lineage, the name, and the wonder of the Christ. "She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins….Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel' (which means, God with us)." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221617255406 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Brandt Barnard 0:28:21 no Brandt Barnard - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221617264192 In Matthew 22:37-40, Jesus teaches the great commandment showing how we are to live our lives. Mr. Ben Bessett emphasizes how God shows love, how we re-define love, and how we are commanded to love. "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221617264192 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:37:20 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221616493583 Romans 8:31-39 is an overture extolling the wonders of God's everlasting inseparable love for his people in Jesus Christ. Listen as Mr. Brandt Barnard preaches on this sovereign love, this interceding love, and this inseparable love. "For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221616493583 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Brandt Barnard 0:41:53 no Brandt Barnard - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022161613271 In 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, God commands believers to flee from sexual immorality because they are the temples of the Holy Spirit. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on living a life of purity by being command-focused, eternally-focused, identity-focused, and redemptively-focused. "Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when [Jesus Christ] appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022161613271 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:33:03 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022161457380 Since Christians have been raised with Christ and seated with him in heaven by faith, how then shall we live on earth? Listen as guest preacher Mr. Matthew Mihelic preaches from Colossians 4:2-6 on living a life on mission by persevering in prayer, walking in wisdom, and speaking with grace. "You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored?…You are the light of the world…let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022161457380 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Matt Mihelic 0:42:09 no Matt Mihelic - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221613422997 Believers delight in the forgiveness of sins. Because we have been forgiven so much by God, the apostle Paul writes that we too are to forgive others: "As the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive," (Col. 3:13). And yet, we struggle to forgive others their sins against us. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on our struggle to forgive from Psalm 32:1-2 and Colossians 3:13 on the struggles we face, what God's forgiveness creates, and how to apply this grace. "'For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.'" https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221613422997 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:34:15 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022165122256 Psalm 131:1-3 describes the blessed peace and quiet that believers enjoy in Christ. Mr. Ben Bessett draws our attention to the chaos that can occur within our hearts, and then explains how believers may have stability within their hearts and enjoy peace within their hearts through Christ. "O Israel, hope in the Lord from this time forth and forevermore." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022165122256 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:32:07 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221647515020 In Matthew 13:44–46, Jesus speaks in parables for his disciples to learn crucial truths about the kingdom of heaven. Mr. Ben Bessett describes the discovery of the treasure, the value of the treasure, and delighting in the treasure. "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221647515020 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:29:56 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221644505884 In John 4:1-30, Jesus shares the good news of salvation with the Samaritan woman. Mr. Ben Bessett emphasizes building relationships, the reality of our sin, and making the choice to come to Christ, the Living Water. "Whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221644505884 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:39:58 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221638445305 Psalm 32:1-11 and 1 Peter 1:3-9 explains the gratitude of all those whose sins are forgiven. Rev. Bill Fennema declares the solace of the redeemed, the school or instruction of the redeemed, and the celebration of the redeemed. The majesty, power, and glory of God are on display in His gift of salvation to the redeemed! "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221638445305 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rev. Bill Fennema 0:34:48 no Rev. Bill Fennema - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022163876522 Psalm 32:1-11 and Ephesians 1:3–14 describe the blessing God gives to all those whose sins are forgiven: salvation through the saving work of Jesus Christ, to the praise of His glory! Rev. Bill Fennema proclaims the song of the redeemed, the sin of the redeemed, and the salvation of the redeemed. "Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022163876522 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rev. Bill Fennema 0:40:53 no Rev. Bill Fennema - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022163877047 In Joel 2:1-27, the Lord promises to restore the harvest for the people who turn to Him. Rev. David Woollin proclaims the illustration, the reality, and the hope. "Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice, for the Lord has done great things! You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, who has dealt wondrously with you." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022163877047 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 David Woollin 0:55:47 no David Woollin - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022163876633 In John 14:1-3, believers learn that heaven awaits all those who trust in Jesus. Rev. David Woollin describes the Father's habitation, the Son's preparation, and the believer's destination. "Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?" https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022163876633 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 David Woollin 0:55:48 no David Woollin - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221636546082 In James 3:13-4:10, the Lord calls us to separate ourselves from the world and to draw near to Him. Mr. Ben Bessett proclaims the wisdom from above, the wisdom of the world, compromise with the world, and purity within the world. "Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore, whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221636546082 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:33:25 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221636176608 Isaiah 53:1-12 displays the character of God in the gift of love on the cross. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the heart of God and answers these questions: Who is this Man? What is His sacrifice? Why did He do it? "Surely, he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221636176608 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Paul van Engelenhoven 0:34:10 no Paul van Engelenhoven - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221637305368 Deuteronomy 8:1–10 and 1 Corinthians 10:1–11 explain the significance of the journey of Israel through the wilderness to the Promised Land. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the road of heart-testing, the road of dependency on God, the road of Fatherly discipline, and the road to the Promised Land. "For I do not want you to be unaware, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea… Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221637305368 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Paul van Engelenhoven 0:55:57 no Paul van Engelenhoven - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221636174386 Hosea 2:4-23 reveals that God uses pain and hardship in the life of sinners to call them out from the world and into His home. Rev. Paul Van Engelenhoven emphasizes God's kindness in patience; experiencing hedges, thorns, and walls; stepping into wilderness; and restored by God. "And I will betroth you to me forever. I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love and in mercy. I will betroth you to me in faithfulness. And you shall know the Lord." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221636174386 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Paul van Engelenhoven 0:45:28 no Paul van Engelenhoven - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221634285413 King Ahab's sin of self-pity lead to great destruction. From 1 Kings 21:1-29, Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on the subtlety of self-pity, the destruction of self-pity, and the hope for overcoming self-pity. "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin." (Hebrews 4:15) https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221634285413 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:36:31 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221632376212 Jesus says that the pure in heart shall see God. Proverbs 4:10-27 and Matthew 26:36-41 teach the way for believers to keep their hearts. From Proverbs 4:23, Mr. Brandt Barnard explains the necessity, manner, and incentive for keeping our hearts. "Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221632376212 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Brandt Barnard 0:45:13 no Brandt Barnard - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221630102455 King Manasseh was the most wicked king in Judah, yet when he repented of his sin the Lord forgave him. From 2 Chronicles 33:1-20, Mr. Ben Bessett preaches of Manasseh's reign of willful rebellion, the power of grace over his rebellion, our response to the world's rebellion, and the consequences of our own rebellion. "The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost." (1 Tim. 1:15) https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/910221630102455 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:32:29 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022162625055 In Isaiah 1:1-20, God commands His people to turn from their sin and return to Him. From this text, Mr. Ben Bessett proclaims that God is the God who speaks to sinful man, judges them, and saves them from their sin. God reasons with His people: "Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool." (Is. 1:18) https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022162625055 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:39:03 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022162142886 In John 17:1-26, John provides the Lord's answer for our lack of joy. Mr. Ben Bessett describes our joy in Christ Himself, in our relationships, and in our godly conduct. "But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/91022162142886 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 31 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Bessett 0:33:36 no Ben Bessett - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/92022183215301 Ecclesiastes 8:1–9 and 12:13–14 provides God's perspective to explain the events of the past year. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven teaches the reality of hardship, the response to our circumstances, and the wisdom to understand the past and be ready for the future. "The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/92022183215301 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Paul van Engelenhoven 0:48:44 no Paul van Engelenhoven - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/920221831392078 Galatians 2:15–21 shows salvation is not found in the law, but only in Jesus Christ. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains if we have died to the Law and been crucified with Christ, then we can live by faith in the Son of God. "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/920221831392078 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Paul van Engelenhoven 0:37:47 no Paul van Engelenhoven - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/92022183136685 In 1 John 5:1–4, love is emphasized as evidence of a believer's true faith. Mr. Samuelis Lukosius describes coherent love, comprehensive love, and enabling love. "Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/92022183136685 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Samuelis Lukosius 0:42:43 no Samuelis Lukosius - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/920221830261893 In Luke 2:57–79, Zechariah prophesies that John will prepare the way for the Savior. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the heavenly light of liberation, covenant fulfillment, transformation, and salvation. "The sunrise shall visit us from on high to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/920221830261893 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Paul van Engelenhoven 0:48:58 no Paul van Engelenhoven - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/920221829121091 Luke 1:26–56 presents God's choice of Mary to be the mother of Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes her faith-full, magnifying, humble, God-fearing, and serving heart. "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/920221829121091 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Paul van Engelenhoven 0:55:34 no Paul van Engelenhoven - Various Sermons https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/920221825584217 Psalm 4:1-8 reveals David's trust in God for salvation from sin. Mr. James Crampton describes David's reliance on God for relief from distress, David's counsel for the ungodly to seek the righteous sacrifice, and David's source of joy and peace. "For by a single offering he [Christ] has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified." https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/920221825584217 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Jamie Crampton 0:40:00 no Jamie Crampton - Various Sermons