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Do not set your heart on the fleeting wealth of this world, but on the enduring, abundant, and unsearchable riches of Christ, His grace, His glory, and His kingdom!

The spread of the gospel to the nations is entirely dependent on the sovereign will of God, as He directs missionaries to preach according to His plan, illuminates the minds of the hearers, and regenerates hearts. Without the work of the Holy Spirit, preaching is in vain. But the Spirit never works without the Word, but through it for the effectual calling of God's elect from among the nations.

This sermon explores the life and theological contributions of Johan Wessel Gansfort, a Dutch scholar often regarded as a forerunner to the Protestant Reformation. It highlights his rejection of medieval scholasticism and papal authority in favor of the primacy of Scripture, justification by faith alone, and the sovereignty of God in salvation. The presentation details how Gansfort's emphasis on personal piety, original language study, and critique of indulgences aligned with later Reformation principles, influencing figures like Martin Luther. By examining his shift from Platonism to nominalism and his insistence on the spiritual unity of the church under Christ rather than Rome, the sermon illustrates the continuity of God's work in preserving the gospel. The tone is instructional and celebratory, honoring Gansfort's role in bridging the gap between medieval theology and the Reformation era.

This sermon explores the theme of abiding in God's presence as a source of security and peace amidst life's temporal trials.

The Regulative Principle teaches that God alone determines how He is to be worshiped, permitting only what Scripture commands and forbidding human inventions or traditions. It regulates public worship to the divinely appointed elements: Scripture reading and preaching, prayer, singing, and the sacraments; while leaving circumstances to our sanctified wisdom. The Regulative Principle preserves the purity, focus, and Christian liberty of Christ's church in doctrine, government, mission, and worship.

Fasting is a secret act of self-denial that involves going without food and water, usually for a period of one full day, in order to humble yourself before God in prayer and repentance, seeking His direction and guidance.

This sermon explores Psalm 90, highlighting the profound contrast between the eternal, unchanging nature of God and the fleeting, fragile existence of humanity.

The 15th Century saw several influential men who challenged the Roman Catholic Church to reform both its doctrine and its morals. Like the noble Bereans, these men searched the Scriptures for the truth and articulated many of the same concerns that would later form the doctrinal and practical basis of the Protestant Reformation. As a result of the Renaissance, a reformation of doctrine and devotion was brewing across Europe. Despite the efforts of the popes to suppress it, it was about to explode and bring drastic change to the both the church and the world.

This sermon explores the theological concept of God's holy calling, emphasizing that it is a sovereign act of grace determined before the foundation of the world rather than a result of human effort or merit.

Forgiving others is an evidence of true grace, and a duty of obedience to our king, therefore, those who have been forgiven by God must forgive others.

Light in Scripture makes visible God's presence, His covenant promises, Christ's redemption, and the eternal glory of His kingdom. As children of light, we are called to walk in God's truth, reflect His glory, and anticipate the perfect light of His glory in the new creation.

This sermon explores Psalm 61 as a model for the believer's journey from desperate prayer to confident praise, highlighting God's role as a protective shelter and strong tower.

God's kingdom, power, and glory remain His forever; therefore we may pray with confidence, knowing our petitions rest on God's unchanging character.

Humanity violated the Covenant of Works through Adam's sin and forfeited the reward of life. In response, God initiated the Covenant of Grace, promising Christ as the seed of the woman to redeem the elect and bring them back to himself. Preaching the gospel is necessary to call sinners to faith and repentance. Salvation is completed and applied to all who believe, entirely through Christ as revealed in God's Word.

This sermon explores Psalm 63 as a model for deep spiritual devotion, emphasizing the believer's urgent thirst for God's presence over worldly distractions.