Sermons on 1st Commandment
Revelation 19:9-10
In Revelation 19:9-10 we see John falling down before an angel; however, he is told to get off the ground because the angel is merely a servant like John. It is the testimony of Jesus, not angels or Mary or the saints, that is the spirit of prophecy.
Revelation 2:1-7
In the letter written to the church in Ephesus, Christ has much to commend this seemingly faithful church for. There is one problem however: they have forgotten their first love. We are reminded that without love for Christ, there is nothing that we can do as Christians that is acceptable to God.
Revelation 3:14-22
The church at Laodicea believed itself to be alright, but it was seriously lacking. It had an outward form of religion that was comfortable, thinking that it could compromise with the world, live a comfortable life, and still serve God. It is not possible, however, to serve two masters, and Christ counts such lukewarmness as highly offensive. If you follow Christ, you must follow him with your whole heart.
Revelation 3:1-6
In the letter to the church at Sardis, Christ rebukes the church for its lack of true faith. Though they have the reputation for being alive, they are dead. We are reminded that what truly counts is not what men think of us, but what Christ thinks. Do not pursue a reputation for godliness before men, but true godliness before God.
Revelation 2:1-7
In the letter written to the church in Ephesus, Christ has much to commend this seemingly faithful church for. There is one problem however: they have forgotten their first love. We are reminded that without love for Christ, there is nothing that we can do as Christians that is acceptable to God.
Philippians 3:1-11 (Part 1)
In Philippians 3:1-11 Paul exhorts the Philippians to be aware of merely external Christianity. The Pharisaical Christians were diligent to circumcise the body but did not strive to circumcise the heart. True Christianity, however, is that which focuses on the heart.
Matthew 15:1-20 (Part 2)
In Matthew 15:1-20, Christ not only affirms the supremacy of the Word of God over tradition, but also highlights the danger of traditions that nullify the Word of God. The tradition of the Pharisees focused on externals, whereas the Word of God focuses on the heart. Very often traditions that contradict the Bible give people a false hope on the basis of external conformity to manmade laws rather than the purification of the heart in the gospel.
1 Samuel 4:1-11
In 1 Samuel 4:1-11 the people of God are defeated at Aphek. After the defeat, they bring the ark of God to the battle and believe they will win merely because the ark is with them. This, however, does not help them and they are once again defeated. What are we to learn from this? God’s people ought to trust in the God of the ark rather than the ark of God.
Isaiah 45:14-25
What is the primary motivation for evangelism? The glory of God. The reason every Christian ought to be committed to evangelism is because God is not worshiped as he ought to be. If you love God, then this means you must be committed to worshiping him. If you are committed to worshiping him, then you ought also to strive to see him worshiped by others.
1 Samuel 1:21-28
In 1 Samuel 1:21-28 Hannah fulfills the vow that she made to God when she asked for a son. Though her vow entailed Samuel leaving the home and growing up in another city so that her mother would only be able to see him during the annual feasts, Hannah still, with great joy, gives thanks to God. God is worthy of thanksgiving and praise and Hannah, overwhelmed by the grace of God, considers nothing too much to give back to…
Deuteronomy 26:16-19
Deuteronomy is a covenant document. It defines the covenant relationship between God and his people. In Deuteronomy 26:16-19 Moses, having finished his exposition of the law, shows that the purpose of these laws was to explain the obligations of the covenant for the people of God. In this sermon Pastor Grasso explains the relationship between the Old and New Covenants as well as the gracious nature of the Old Covenant.
Song of Songs 5:2-9
In the Song of Songs 5:2-9 the Shulamite, after her wedding, finds her affection waning when her beloved comes. After it returns she searches for her beloved and is unable to find him. Very often in marriage husband and wife need to fight for affection and intimacy, and the same is true in our relationship with God. After our conversion there may be periods where our affections wane which disrupt our relationship with God. A christian’s lack of affection for…
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