Him we proclaim (Colossians 1:28)
Sermons by Theme
Christ's Supremacy (5)
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The Sacrifice of Christ Is Supreme Over the Sacrifices of the Law
A sermon manuscript contrasting the temporary, repeated sacrifices of the old covenant with the once-for-all, perfecting sacrifice of Christ.
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Why Did Jesus Have to Be Made Like Us?
A sermon manuscript on three reasons Christ took on flesh and blood — to defeat death and the devil, to become our merciful high priest, and to help us in temptation.
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The Humility and Exaltation of Jesus
A sermon manuscript on the Christ hymn of Philippians 2 — Jesus emptied himself and humbled himself to death on a cross, and therefore God the Father has highly exalted him above every name.
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Who Do You Say Jesus Is?
A sermon manuscript on the feeding of the five thousand and Peter's confession, presenting Jesus as the Provider who supplies our needs and the Christ of God who suffers and dies in our place.
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Jesus' Powerful Word to Heal the Sick and Raise the Dead
A sermon manuscript on the healing of the centurion's servant and the raising of the widow's son at Nain, calling us to humbly believe that Jesus has a powerful word to heal the sick and raise the dead.
Faith (1)
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Jesus' Powerful Word to Heal the Sick and Raise the Dead
A sermon manuscript on the healing of the centurion's servant and the raising of the widow's son at Nain, calling us to humbly believe that Jesus has a powerful word to heal the sick and raise the dead.
Generosity & Money (2)
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Financial Giving Yields Fruit That Increases to Your Credit
A sermon manuscript on Paul's thanks to the Philippians for their financial partnership in the gospel, and how giving is an act of worship and faith that God repays according to his riches in glory.
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Money and Wealth: Wisdom from the Book of Proverbs
A topical sermon manuscript walking through what the book of Proverbs teaches about honoring God with wealth, generosity, diligence, and the dangers of trusting riches.
Grace (2)
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A Reckless Sinner Who Humbly Repents Is Celebrated Over the Proud Whose Confidence Is in Himself
A sermon manuscript on the parable of the prodigal son, contrasting the celebration over a reckless sinner who repents with the bitterness of a proud older brother who trusts in his own record.
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Worship the Gracious God Who Saves Evil People
A sermon manuscript walking through the book of Jonah — the pagan mariners, Jonah's disobedience and rescue, Nineveh's repentance, and Jonah's anger — calling us to worship the gracious God who saves evil people, including us.
Humility (1)
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The Humility and Exaltation of Jesus
A sermon manuscript on the Christ hymn of Philippians 2 — Jesus emptied himself and humbled himself to death on a cross, and therefore God the Father has highly exalted him above every name.
Love (4)
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A Gift Propelled by Love
An Advent sermon manuscript on how God manifested his love by sending his only Son to give us life and to be the propitiation for our sins.
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The Way You Live and Treat Others Matters for Today and for Eternity
A sermon manuscript on bearing one another's burdens and not growing weary in doing good, since how we treat others has consequences now and for eternity.
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Let Love Motivate Your Desire for Spiritual Gifts
A sermon manuscript on Paul's call to let love, not selfish ambition, motivate the pursuit and use of spiritual gifts.
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Bearing Fruit Rooted in the Love of Jesus
A sermon manuscript on Jesus as the true vine — we bear fruit only by abiding in him, and the love of Jesus for us is both the fruit we bear and the root that makes it possible.
Marriage & Singleness (1)
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The Gift of Singleness: An Undivided Devotion to the Lord
A sermon manuscript on Paul's teaching that while marriage is good, singleness is a gift that allows undivided devotion to the Lord.
Prayer (2)
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Living a Prayerful, Wise, and Gracious Life
A sermon manuscript on Paul's three exhortations to the Colossians — to pray steadfastly, walk in wisdom toward outsiders, and let speech always be seasoned with grace.
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Pleading for the Salvation of All People
A sermon manuscript on Paul's call to pray for all people, including kings and rulers, because God our Savior desires all people to be saved through the one mediator, Christ Jesus.
Repentance (3)
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An Appeal to Repentance
A sermon manuscript on Ezra's grief over Israel's intermarriage with pagan nations, and a call to examine where we quietly adopt the values of the world instead of living as a holy, set-apart people.
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A Reckless Sinner Who Humbly Repents Is Celebrated Over the Proud Whose Confidence Is in Himself
A sermon manuscript on the parable of the prodigal son, contrasting the celebration over a reckless sinner who repents with the bitterness of a proud older brother who trusts in his own record.
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Worship the Gracious God Who Saves Evil People
A sermon manuscript walking through the book of Jonah — the pagan mariners, Jonah's disobedience and rescue, Nineveh's repentance, and Jonah's anger — calling us to worship the gracious God who saves evil people, including us.
Salvation (1)
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Pleading for the Salvation of All People
A sermon manuscript on Paul's call to pray for all people, including kings and rulers, because God our Savior desires all people to be saved through the one mediator, Christ Jesus.
Spiritual Gifts (1)
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Let Love Motivate Your Desire for Spiritual Gifts
A sermon manuscript on Paul's call to let love, not selfish ambition, motivate the pursuit and use of spiritual gifts.
Suffering & Trials (1)
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Why Am I Suffering? Making Sense of Life's Hardships
A sermon manuscript surveying the book of Job — how God allowed Job's suffering, the failure of his friends' explanations, and how God ultimately reveals himself to Job so that suffering becomes the means of seeing God's majesty.
The Church (2)
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The Way You Live and Treat Others Matters for Today and for Eternity
A sermon manuscript on bearing one another's burdens and not growing weary in doing good, since how we treat others has consequences now and for eternity.
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Bearing Fruit Rooted in the Love of Jesus
A sermon manuscript on Jesus as the true vine — we bear fruit only by abiding in him, and the love of Jesus for us is both the fruit we bear and the root that makes it possible.
The Gospel (5)
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The Sacrifice of Christ Is Supreme Over the Sacrifices of the Law
A sermon manuscript contrasting the temporary, repeated sacrifices of the old covenant with the once-for-all, perfecting sacrifice of Christ.
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Why Did Jesus Have to Be Made Like Us?
A sermon manuscript on three reasons Christ took on flesh and blood — to defeat death and the devil, to become our merciful high priest, and to help us in temptation.
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A Gift Propelled by Love
An Advent sermon manuscript on how God manifested his love by sending his only Son to give us life and to be the propitiation for our sins.
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Who Do You Say Jesus Is?
A sermon manuscript on the feeding of the five thousand and Peter's confession, presenting Jesus as the Provider who supplies our needs and the Christ of God who suffers and dies in our place.
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Warnings Against a Fake Gospel
A sermon manuscript on Paul's warnings against distorted gospels — the human tendency to desert the true gospel, the seriousness of preaching a false one, and the wrong motives behind it.
The New Covenant (2)
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The Great News of the New Covenant
A sermon manuscript on Christ as mediator of a better covenant, built on better promises, that grants sinners access to God apart from their own obedience.
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The Unbreakable Covenant
A sermon manuscript on the new covenant God promises through Jeremiah — final, unbreakable, and secured by Christ rather than by human obedience.
Wisdom (2)
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Living a Prayerful, Wise, and Gracious Life
A sermon manuscript on Paul's three exhortations to the Colossians — to pray steadfastly, walk in wisdom toward outsiders, and let speech always be seasoned with grace.
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Money and Wealth: Wisdom from the Book of Proverbs
A topical sermon manuscript walking through what the book of Proverbs teaches about honoring God with wealth, generosity, diligence, and the dangers of trusting riches.
Worship (1)
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Let Us Worship the Lord for He Is Worthy to Be Praised
A sermon manuscript on Psalm 96's call to sing to the Lord day after day, declaring his glory among the nations, because he alone made the heavens and he alone is worthy to be praised and feared.