SLE Church Sermons

When Christians gather together, they must ensure the gospel is communicated rightly and clearly so that it builds up Jesus’ church.

Without love, even the most impressive gifts and sacrifices are nothing, because love is the Christlike way that builds the church now and lasts forever.

The Lord’s Supper proclaims Christ’s self-giving death for his one body, so we must not receive it in ways that divide or despise that body.

The gospel warns God’s people not to presume on spiritual privilege, but to flee idolatry and live with wholehearted loyalty to Christ.

Psalm 102 is a psalm of lament that teaches us how to go to God in the worst times of our lives and it teaches us how to pray when we don’t have the words ... Read More

Gospel-shaped freedom is not the right to serve ourselves, but the freedom to lay down our rights so others are built up and saved.

In these last days believers should hold their earthy things lightly and pursue undivided devotion to the Lord.

People who belong to Christ must live in line with who they are in Him: pursuing purity, wise judgement, and righteousness.

Division in the church is caused by pride and jealousy, but the gospel humbles and unites.

God’s wisdom is Jesus Christ crucified, and God gives us his wisdom through his Spirit so that we can live for him.

The resurrection is not just the happy ending to the story of Jesus – it is the truth that holds the whole Christian faith together. On Easter Sunday, we’ll see why Paul insists that if ... Read More

The church in Corinth was full of division, pride, confusion, and compromise. Yet before Paul answers their many issues, he takes them to the cross. This Good Friday, we begin our series in 1 Corinthians ... Read More

Sometimes we look at those who prosper without God and wonder if we would be better off without God as well. Follow Asaph in Psalm 73 as he works through his thoughts and feelings of ... Read More

The LORD saves his people from judgment through the blood of the lamb and calls them to rightly remember his salvation.

Through his judgments, Yahweh reveals that he alone has power over Egypt, its gods, and Pharaoh’s heart.

God’s promises to save cannot be stopped by unbelief, opposition, or circumstances.

The LORD is determined to save His people and will not be thwarted by resistance, filling us with awe that He has come and revealed Himself, giving us assurance that His purposes cannot be stopped, ... Read More

We marvel in awe as God’s quiet covenant faithfulness cannot be stopped in the face of tyrannical power which threatens God’s covenant people.

Nahum closes by warning that when God exposes the true foundations of human power, collapse is not just deserved it is also unavoidable.

The future of God’s people is secure because the destruction of God’s enemies is assured.

Because of who the Lord is, he will judge injustice and become a refuge for those who trust him.

God sovereignly preserves his people through unseen means, even through unlikely, hesitant and imperfect servants.

The love shared between lovers can be profoundly passionate and powerful – and is therefore something to be received with delight and handled with reverent care.

Life and death can only make sense when we fear God and rejoice in his good gift of life.

Under God’s judgement, His people give voice to their grief, complain honestly to Him, and cling to hope in His mercy – even in the dark.

In his kindness, God brings us from emptiness to fullness of life through Jesus our redeemer.

Rejoice in the Father who gives the greatest gift – changing us from slaves to sons graciously through faith in Jesus.

Christians must press on in public godliness to reflect the salvation we have in Christ, which is proof that God is good, kind, loving, and merciful.

Christians must adorn the beauty of godliness toward one another because of the grace shown to us through Jesus.

Church leaders must hold fast to godliness and teach what is true so that the church may be firm in their faith and not be led astray by false teachers

At long last, we reach the end of our journey through the book of Acts as Paul finally arrives in the great city of Rome. But why does Luke end the story so abruptly? This ... Read More

God sovereignly, and reassuringly, preserves Paul through storm, shipwreck, and snakebite, so that His promised mission to Rome continues unhindered.

The gospel that opened Paul’s eyes now shines to the ends of the earth – unshakeable, reasonable, and demanding a response.

Even the scheming and impotence of human power serve God’s providential purposes – giving us confidence and a call to integrity in patience.

The resurrection of Jesus disrupts reality, causing alarm to those who deny him and giving hope to those who trust him.

We should be courageous in testifying the facts of Christ, with confidence that God’s plans will prevail even in the face of opposition.

The scandal of the gospel is that it transforms enemies and extends grace to outsiders.

The gospel of Jesus — who gave up his life for sinners — compels us to be ready and willing to give up our lives for the sake of others coming to believe in the ... Read More

God shows mercy to his true but imperfect king so that he can show us mercy through his true and perfect king.

God’s long-awaited chosen ruler establishes God’s kingdom in fulfilment of God’s covenantal promises by working through loyal followers

God saves his king in order to save his people from sin.

David returns to Jerusalem as king after Absolom’s revolt. But how will he find his people when he returns?

God frustrates rebellion and brings it to ruin, while David’s grief exposes his weakness as king to save.

God remains faithful to his word, even when the hearts of his people reject his chosen suffering king.

The sin of God’s King is repeated by his sons, upheld by corrupted systems, in which human schemes fail to bring true justice and reconciliation.

God’s king takes what is not his and brings God’s judgement on himself and his house.

God’s King rules with justice, righteousness, mercy and steadfast love – making us long for the days of this to come.

God graciously promises everlasting commitment to David’s dynasty in order that he might be God and Father to his people forever.

The church must remain steadfast in the truth of the gospel of Jesus so that we won’t be distracted from our hope for the future.

God’s king is often opposed—but our hope is that God’s promises will slowly prevail through faithfulness and righteous actions, not grasping for control.