MISCELLANEOUS MESSAGES
Sometimes we have sermons and Bible Class lessons that stand alone and apart from a series. You can find recordings of such Stand Alone Sermons below. They are arranged so that the most recent such recording is listed first.
Miscellaneous Sermons:
Acts 17:15-31 Paul at Mars Hill
Joshua Cardoso | May 30, 2021
In this sermon, we examine the Apostle Paul's experience in Athens, and his address to the philosophers at Mars Hill. In so doing, we learn about how we need to interact with unbelievers in presenting to them the truths of the Gospel.
Joshua Cardoso | May 30, 2021
In this sermon, we examine the Apostle Paul's experience in Athens, and his address to the philosophers at Mars Hill. In so doing, we learn about how we need to interact with unbelievers in presenting to them the truths of the Gospel.
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The Lord is God
Brian Pikkula | March 14, 2021
In this sermon, we consider the account of the Prophet Elijah's famous confrontations with the false prophets of the idol, Baal, at Mount Carmel, and we are reminded that it is the Lord who reigns over our world and over our lives, as well.
Brian Pikkula | March 14, 2021
In this sermon, we consider the account of the Prophet Elijah's famous confrontations with the false prophets of the idol, Baal, at Mount Carmel, and we are reminded that it is the Lord who reigns over our world and over our lives, as well.
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Pray for America
Marvin England | July 12, 2020
In this sermon, we are exhorted to pray for America, considering the example of the prophet Daniel who prayed a prayer to God, confessing his own sin, and the sin of the Israelites, asking for God's mercy, and for God to relent of the judgment He had brought upon Israel. In this critical season in the life of our country, we too must get serious about praying and confessing our sin, and the sin that has beset this nation, seeking God's mercy.
Marvin England | July 12, 2020
In this sermon, we are exhorted to pray for America, considering the example of the prophet Daniel who prayed a prayer to God, confessing his own sin, and the sin of the Israelites, asking for God's mercy, and for God to relent of the judgment He had brought upon Israel. In this critical season in the life of our country, we too must get serious about praying and confessing our sin, and the sin that has beset this nation, seeking God's mercy.
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On Racism, the Abuse of Police Power, and Lawlessness
Benjamin Hatch | May 31, 2020
This sermon was preached in response to the death of George Floyd, the national response that followed, and expressions of lawlessness that took place at those protests. In this sermon, we consider what the Bible has to say about racism, governmental power, the abuse of governmental power, and lawless responses to lawlessness.
Benjamin Hatch | May 31, 2020
This sermon was preached in response to the death of George Floyd, the national response that followed, and expressions of lawlessness that took place at those protests. In this sermon, we consider what the Bible has to say about racism, governmental power, the abuse of governmental power, and lawless responses to lawlessness.
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A Christian Response to COVID-19
Benjamin Hatch | March 15, 2020
This sermon was preached in response to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the Greater Houston Area. In this sermon, we look at three vignettes from the life of Jesus in Matthew chapters 8-9, and as we do so, we are encouraged to remember that the Lord reigns, and as a result of the truth of God's sovereignty, we need to pray, we need to adopt a Christ-centered perspective, and we need to maintain Jesus' priorities.
Benjamin Hatch | March 15, 2020
This sermon was preached in response to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the Greater Houston Area. In this sermon, we look at three vignettes from the life of Jesus in Matthew chapters 8-9, and as we do so, we are encouraged to remember that the Lord reigns, and as a result of the truth of God's sovereignty, we need to pray, we need to adopt a Christ-centered perspective, and we need to maintain Jesus' priorities.
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1 Thess. 4:9-12, 2 Thess. 3:6-15 - Working Hard or Hardly Working?
Benjamin Hatch | September 1, 2019
On this Labor Day sermon we consider the instructions of the Apostle Paul to the Thessalonians on the subject of work. We then situate these instructions within the larger context of the importance of work in God's design for humanity and the New Testament's commands on how our work is to be performed.
Benjamin Hatch | September 1, 2019
On this Labor Day sermon we consider the instructions of the Apostle Paul to the Thessalonians on the subject of work. We then situate these instructions within the larger context of the importance of work in God's design for humanity and the New Testament's commands on how our work is to be performed.
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Matthew 13:1-23 - The Parable of the Sower
Marvin England | August 25, 2019
In this sermon we learn the surprising truth why Jesus taught in parables: to disclose heavenly truth to believers and conceal it from hard hearted unbelievers. At the same time, Jesus tells a parable about the going forth of the Gospel: it will be (and should be) sowed indiscriminately among all people - but their response is entirely dictated by the soil it falls on - the hearts of the recipients.
Marvin England | August 25, 2019
In this sermon we learn the surprising truth why Jesus taught in parables: to disclose heavenly truth to believers and conceal it from hard hearted unbelievers. At the same time, Jesus tells a parable about the going forth of the Gospel: it will be (and should be) sowed indiscriminately among all people - but their response is entirely dictated by the soil it falls on - the hearts of the recipients.
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Luke 15 - A Trilogy of God the Father's Love
Marvin England | June 2, 2019
In this sermon we consider three parables given by the Lord Jesus depicting the love of God the Father: the pursuing love of a woman seeking a lost coin, the pursuing love of a good shepherd seeking a lost sheep, and the pursuing love of a father as he responds to the sin of his lost sons.
Marvin England | June 2, 2019
In this sermon we consider three parables given by the Lord Jesus depicting the love of God the Father: the pursuing love of a woman seeking a lost coin, the pursuing love of a good shepherd seeking a lost sheep, and the pursuing love of a father as he responds to the sin of his lost sons.
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Obadiah 1-21 - God Opposes the Proud and Gives Grace to the Humble
Brian Pikkula | May 26, 2019
In this sermon we consider the shortest book of the Old Testament: Obadiah and note that God opposes the proud: proud individuals and proud nations. This opposition extends to the Great Day of the Lord, the day of judgment. However, those who humble themselves before the Lord will on that day be delivered and exalted because of God's grace.
Brian Pikkula | May 26, 2019
In this sermon we consider the shortest book of the Old Testament: Obadiah and note that God opposes the proud: proud individuals and proud nations. This opposition extends to the Great Day of the Lord, the day of judgment. However, those who humble themselves before the Lord will on that day be delivered and exalted because of God's grace.
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Psalm 63 - Thirsting for God
Rodrick Oliver Sweet | August 26, 2018
In this sermon we see that in times of spiritual desert, when we are overwhelmed or spiritually exhausted, we must seek God's presence, remember God's power, and anticipate God's judgment.
Rodrick Oliver Sweet | August 26, 2018
In this sermon we see that in times of spiritual desert, when we are overwhelmed or spiritually exhausted, we must seek God's presence, remember God's power, and anticipate God's judgment.
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Exodus 3-4 - I Am Is With Us
Blaine Hooper | May 27, 2018
Blaine Hooper | May 27, 2018
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1 Corinthians 3:1-15 - It's All About Christ
Brian Pikkula | May 20, 2018
There will be an evaluation by Christ at His Judgment Seat for the saved: their works will be examined. Those which honor Christ will lead to eternal reward, while those which honor self will be consumed.
Brian Pikkula | May 20, 2018
There will be an evaluation by Christ at His Judgment Seat for the saved: their works will be examined. Those which honor Christ will lead to eternal reward, while those which honor self will be consumed.
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World Missions Sunday 2018: Hope Builders Ministries - DRC
Blaine Hooper & Allan Ilunga | February 25, 2018
An update and appeal for Bibles from missionaries from Hope Builders Ministries who are serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Blaine Hooper & Allan Ilunga | February 25, 2018
An update and appeal for Bibles from missionaries from Hope Builders Ministries who are serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Genesis 2:18 The Divine Imprint
Brian Pikkula | December 17, 2017
The institutions of the family and the church reflect the community of the Trinity.
Brian Pikkula | December 17, 2017
The institutions of the family and the church reflect the community of the Trinity.
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Acts 4:13-20 The Message That Brings Trouble
Michael Brown | November 26, 2017
Michael Brown | November 26, 2017
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Philippians 2:1-11 Unity in the Gospel
Blaine Hooper | October 8, 2017
An exhortation to commit ourselves to likemindedness and partnership in the Gospel through a humble attitude like the attitude Jesus exemplified in leaving the splendorous glory of Heaven to come to the Earth to die for us.
Blaine Hooper | October 8, 2017
An exhortation to commit ourselves to likemindedness and partnership in the Gospel through a humble attitude like the attitude Jesus exemplified in leaving the splendorous glory of Heaven to come to the Earth to die for us.
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Ezra 1-3 Rebuilding After Catastrophe
Benjamin Hatch | September 10, 2017
After Hurricane Harvey, we consider the efforts undertaken by the Jews returning from the Babylonian Exile: prioritizing worship and walking by faith and in faithfulness.
Benjamin Hatch | September 10, 2017
After Hurricane Harvey, we consider the efforts undertaken by the Jews returning from the Babylonian Exile: prioritizing worship and walking by faith and in faithfulness.
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Revelation 21:1-22:5 The End As A Source of Encouragement
Benjamin Hatch | July 23, 2017
In this sermon, we look at the ultimate end of God's project of redemption - the New Creation, a place of unending worship and bliss. We look at the Biblical imagery surrounding the final vision in the Book of Revelation to draw encouragement to withstand the hardships of life and to pursue the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
Benjamin Hatch | July 23, 2017
In this sermon, we look at the ultimate end of God's project of redemption - the New Creation, a place of unending worship and bliss. We look at the Biblical imagery surrounding the final vision in the Book of Revelation to draw encouragement to withstand the hardships of life and to pursue the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
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Exodus 31:18-32:35 Freedom and Broken Tablets
Benjamin Hatch | July 2, 2017
In this sermon, we examine what the Bible has to say about true human freedom. Real liberty is found in knowing and serving Jesus Christ. False conceptions of freedom lead to ruination, as we see in the narrative of the Golden Calf.
Benjamin Hatch | July 2, 2017
In this sermon, we examine what the Bible has to say about true human freedom. Real liberty is found in knowing and serving Jesus Christ. False conceptions of freedom lead to ruination, as we see in the narrative of the Golden Calf.
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Mothers Day 2017: Deborah - A Model of Femininity & Fidelity
Benjamin Hatch | May 14, 2017
The Biblical judge Deborah as an example of Biblical maternity and femininity, as well as a model of faithful Christian service both inside and outside of the home.
Benjamin Hatch | May 14, 2017
The Biblical judge Deborah as an example of Biblical maternity and femininity, as well as a model of faithful Christian service both inside and outside of the home.
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World Missions Sunday 2017: Hope Builders Ministries - DRC
Blaine Hooper & Allan Ilunga | February 5, 2017
A presentation from missionaries from Hope Builders Ministries who are serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Blaine Hooper & Allan Ilunga | February 5, 2017
A presentation from missionaries from Hope Builders Ministries who are serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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On Communion
Benjamin Hatch | March 13, 2016
A consideration of Matthew 26:19-29, 1 Corinthians 10:1-17, 11:17-34. This message was preached the first time we took communion. Three questions are treated: (1) What does it mean that communion is a remembrance? (2) What is the theological significance of taking communion? (3) How should we approach communion?
Benjamin Hatch | March 13, 2016
A consideration of Matthew 26:19-29, 1 Corinthians 10:1-17, 11:17-34. This message was preached the first time we took communion. Three questions are treated: (1) What does it mean that communion is a remembrance? (2) What is the theological significance of taking communion? (3) How should we approach communion?
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Miscellaneous Lessons on Other Occasions:
On Baptism
Benjamin Hatch | May 7, 2017
This brief message was given the first time we celebrated baptism. This message addresses why we practice fully immersive believers' baptism and its meaning.
Benjamin Hatch | May 7, 2017
This brief message was given the first time we celebrated baptism. This message addresses why we practice fully immersive believers' baptism and its meaning.
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Psalm 2 & 11 When the Foundations Crumble...
Benjamin Hatch | September 25, 2016
Over the last year and a half, a lot has changed in our country. Many things we had taken for granted have been substantially altered. We feel less safe and more confused than ever. What does the Bible have to say about our perspective on chaotic times? We find the answer in two Psalms which show us human and divine perspectives on chaotic times.
Benjamin Hatch | September 25, 2016
Over the last year and a half, a lot has changed in our country. Many things we had taken for granted have been substantially altered. We feel less safe and more confused than ever. What does the Bible have to say about our perspective on chaotic times? We find the answer in two Psalms which show us human and divine perspectives on chaotic times.
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