Men, the world is desperate for men who won’t drift with the culture but will stand firm in Christ. In just two verses, Paul gives us a battle plan: be watchful, stand strong, act with courage, and lead with love. This is God’s call for us—not just to be men, but to be godly men who rise up for our families, our church, and our world.1 Corinthians 16:13-14 1. Be WatchfulWhat are some common “blind...

The Bible does not hide the struggles of God’s people — it shows them honestly. Elijah, after his greatest victory, collapsed in fear and despair. Jeremiah, the weeping prophet, wrestled with loneliness and rejection. David carried the crushing weight of guilt and grief over his failures. Even Paul, the great apostle, lived with a persistent thorn in the flesh. Their stories remind us that faith d...

James 3:13–18 contrasts earthly wisdom, marked by envy and selfish ambition, with heavenly wisdom that produces peace and righteousness. Verse 16 shows that comparison and striving for human approval always lead to disorder and brokenness. But when we shift our focus to God’s approval, as Galatians 1:10 teaches, we find freedom from the trap of comparison. Living with God’s wisdom brings contentme...

Romans 10:5-17 reminds us that salvation is not about works but about believing in our hearts and confessing with our mouths that Jesus is Lord. Paul shows that faith comes when the gospel is spoken and heard, which means our words have eternal weight. As followers of Christ, we are called not only to confess Him personally but also to proclaim Him boldly so others may believe.Sermon Outline There...

Psalm 63 shows us that even in the wilderness, David’s deepest desire was for God, and his words became an expression of that hunger. Through his lips, mouth, and voice, he declared God’s love, remembered His faithfulness, and testified to His victory. Our words, like David’s, can turn dry seasons into worship and reveal to others who we truly serve.Sermon Outline1. Longing2. Fulfilled3. Confident...

James 3:1–12 reminds us that our words carry tremendous influence—whether to build up or to tear down. Though the tongue is small, it has the power to steer lives like a rudder or set them ablaze like a spark. When surrendered to God, our speech becomes a tool for blessing, encouragement, and pointing others toward Christ.Sermon Outline1. The Warning to Influencers2. Destructive Words3. Directive ...

Jesus teaches in Matthew 12:33–37 that our words are the fruit of our hearts—what’s inside will eventually come out. Good words flow from a heart transformed by God, while destructive words reveal a heart in need of His grace. Because every word carries eternal weight, we must let Christ change our hearts so our speech reflects His truth and love.Sermon Outline1. Our words reveal our roots2. Our w...

We were created to live in the presence of God. After Israel’s sin with the golden calf, God offers blessings but threatens to withdraw His presence. Moses knows that without God’s presence, nothing else matters. In these chapters, we see that the presence of God transforms not only the direction of our lives but also the condition of our hearts — and even our countenance.Sermon OutlineThe presenc...

The Presence of God: FavorIn Exodus 33:12-18, we find Moses engaged in a remarkable dialogue with God and at this juncture in the Israelites' journey, Moses, acting as their intercessor, pleads with God for His continued favor and guidance.  Despite the Israelites' recent rebellion with the golden calf, Moses boldly approaches God, recognizing the importance of His favor for the journey ahead.In r...

Exodus 33:7-11 provides us with a vivid glimpse into the intimate relationship between Moses and God during the time of the Israelites' wilderness journey. At this point in the narrative, the Israelites have recently committed idolatry by worshiping the golden calf. In response to their disobedience, God informs Moses that He will not personally accompany them to the Promised Land, as His presence...