Every week we want to bring to your attention expository, Gospel-centred sermons from pastors across Canada. We hope that you become familiar with some of the faithful ministers of the word in our nation. We also hope that you will be edified on your daily commute or whenever you listen to these messages. We lastly hope that you learn about the churches where these pastors minister, so that you can easily find Gospel-centered, expository churches in your region.
Rob Godard on Luke 23:26-49: “Famous Last Words (Rest & Refocus)” (Surrey)
In this Easter series, we have seen Jesus’ tender care for a thief and his mom. We have seen His physical pain, displayed not only in the intense suffering of His humiliation and shame, but also in the beatings, whipping, and crucifixion. We have seen His spiritual pain, and rejoice that the Father rejected Him, that He became sin…so that we can become righteousness! We have heard the cry of victory, IT IS FINISHED, and rejoiced that this means, Price paid in full! Mission Accomplished! Forgiveness given by grace, through faith.
Today in the last of this series, we not only want to look at the last words of Jesus on the cross, but also the last words of Jesus just at the ascension.
Both of much to teach us, on who Jesus is, and how we can be like Him.
The audio and video for this Easter Sunday message can be found here.
Paul Martin on Exodus 20:22–23:33 (Toronto)
After dropping the Ten Words as the terms of His covenant with His people, God took Moses on the mountain to give him “the judgments.” This organized series of “cases” unpacked the Ten Words in a manner that the judges of Israel could rule in a way that represented God. In fact, these judgments were, in large measure, just that: a call to be like YHWH. Paul Martin preached from Exodus 20:22-23:33.
Here is the sermon.
Jeffrey Jones on Matthew 1:1-17 (Calgary)
How does a list of names from thousands of years ago provide any comfort, or encouragement, or practical lessons for wise living? What on earth do biblical genealogies have to do with you and your life? Though many modern Christians struggle to see the value of biblical genealogies, Matthew, in his Gospel, presents Jesus’ lineage as something that’s not only vital to know, but that will change the lives of his readers forever.
Here are the sermon’s main points in ‘A New Beginning’:
- Why Matthew’s Genealogy
- Jesus, Son of David
- Jesus, Son of Abraham
Here is the sermon.
Jeff Eastwood on 1 Samuel 25 (Charlottetown)
He is risen…He is risen indeed! As we continue our walk through 1 Samuel, we come to chapter 25 and discover that Samuel has died and David almost sins greatly in the spirit of Saul. God’s providence is on display and we once again realize how much we need Him. Neither Samuel nor David can save us, only Christ can. And what kind of Saviour is this that we celebrate on Easter Sunday? One who “when he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.” (1 Peter 2:23). Watch this week as Pastor Jeff preaches “Worship and Providence” from 1 Samuel 25 and reminds us again of the One who is greater than David.
Watch the video here.
George Sinclair on John 7:1-52 (Ottawa)
What makes Jesus different from Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh? The Bhagwan was the Indian godman who has returned to the public square through the much talked about Netflix documentary “Wild Wild Country”. To many in our culture, the Bhagwan makes wild and extravagant promises. So does Jesus. Why believe one over the other? Why believe either? Looking at John 7 helps us understand why, in a world of many claiming to be a god, or know the way to god, Jesus is the true source of the Rivers of Life.
Here’s the link to George’s sermon.
Philippe Mathieu on Galatians 6:11-18 (Montreal)
Nous concluons la lettre de Paul écrite aux Galates. Nous pouvons constater l’uniformité dans son message ; elle a pour but de rappeler au croyant de se fier non sur ses propres oeuvres, mais sur l’oeuvre de Jésus-Christ.
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We conclude Paul’s letter to the Galatians. We can see uniformity in his message; it is intended to remind the believer to rely not on his own works, but on the work of Jesus Christ.
Here is the sermon.
Jonathan Griffiths on 1 Timothy 2:8-15: “God’s design for the gathering” (Ottawa)
“In a passage that challenges some of the fundamental assumptions of our culture, Paul sets out distinctive roles for men and for women within the life of the church – roles that reflect our equality and diversity as people made in the image of God.”
Here is the sermon.
*** Descriptions are provided by churches in which the sermons were preached.