Category: Sermons

Finding a Fresh Approach to the Story of Christmas

I’m going to pull back the curtain for a moment and reveal a secret about preachers. We struggle every year creating Christmas sermons. It’s not that we don’t want to preach about this great event, but how do we tell the Christmas story without it sounding like last year’s Christmas sermon … or the one… Continue reading Finding a Fresh Approach to the Story of Christmas

Psalm 50:3- God’s ‘Terrible majesty’

By Elizabeth Prata Think of who God really is. Over the years through sermons, pamphlets, Sunday School curricula, podcasts, and books- we see repeated whittling of our august, holy God down to a weak boyfriend pleading with people to walk down the aisle and “accept Him,” or a heavenly butler willing to tolerate anything we… Continue reading Psalm 50:3- God’s ‘Terrible majesty’

“Unto Us A Child Is Born”: Isaiah 9:1-7

This study of Isaiah 9:1-7 is a continuation of a series of studies on preaching from the Old Testament. These studies are derived from a series of Advent sermons preached at Trinity Baptist Church of Chicago, the church where I have served as the senior pastor for more than twenty years. The Text 1 But there will… Continue reading “Unto Us A Child Is Born”: Isaiah 9:1-7

Who Is Charles Spurgeon? Biography, wife, Achievements And Death

The world has seen prolific Christian writers and preachers whose legacies are worth remembering. Such is Charles Spurgeon who actively defended the Word of God until his death. The Bible —being the Word of God has gone through several oppositions and scrutiny. Many have been martyred, others willfully held on to the faith in Christ… Continue reading Who Is Charles Spurgeon? Biography, wife, Achievements And Death

John MacArthur: The Theology of Christmas (Philippians 2:5-11)

To put it mildly, Christmas is a little bit confusing to the watching world, I’m pretty sure. I never really get over that. Year after year, I’m struck by the paradoxes of Christmas, the strange juxtaposition of Christianity and a kind of carnival mentality, the humility and poverty of the stable confused with the wealth… Continue reading John MacArthur: The Theology of Christmas (Philippians 2:5-11)

Pastor Robert Morris – What’s So Amazing About Christmas?

When God became man, the Creator became the creation. He became human to take our sins upon Himself. When Jesus died, we were freed from the power of death. When He came to life again, He guaranteed our eternal destination. It is the most amazing story ever told! Key Scriptures: Matthew 1:18–23; Isaiah 7:10–14 God… Continue reading Pastor Robert Morris – What’s So Amazing About Christmas?

Robert Morris – The Seven Words Of Christmas

This weekend, Pastor Robert shares a very special Christmas message about “The Seven Words of Christmas.” As he goes through seven prophetic words given around Jesus’ birth, you’ll discover that no matter what you’re going through this Christmas, you can experience salvation, favor, blessing, guidance, joy, redemption, and peace. 1. Salvation (Zacharias) Luke 1:67-69 NIVHis… Continue reading Robert Morris – The Seven Words Of Christmas