Sermons on Communion of the Saints
Ecclesiastes 4:4–12
Work, success, and relationships—Solomon shows us how all of these can become meaningless when pursued apart from God. Success often stirs up envy in others. Laziness leads to ruin. Lonely labor leaves us empty. But the wisdom of God reminds us: “It is not good for man to be alone.” God has made us for community. From marriage to friendship to the communion of the saints, Scripture reminds us that two are better than one, and that a threefold cord…
Philippians 2:19-30
In Philippians 2:19-30 Paul commends Timothy and Epaphroditus to the Philippians. By this commendation Paul teaches us that we ought to honor those who suffer and labor for the kingdom of God and emulate their faithfulness.
Philippians 1:1-8
In Philippians 1:1-8 Paul shows his great affection for the Philippians. This love was built on the foundation of God’s work in the lives of the Philippians and their subsequent partnership in the gospel with him. All Christians ought to be united together in the same love for each other.
1 Samuel 18:1-16
In 1 Samuel 18:1-16, there are two very different responses to David. On the one hand Jonathan’s soul is knit to David’s in love. On the other, Saul greatly opposes him. Though Jonathan and Saul are from the same family and have so much in common, there is a more fundamental reality that divides them. Jonathan is part of the seed of the woman and naturally loves those who fear God. Saul, on the other hand, is part of the…