Grow Deeper in Scripture

This sermon based on Matthew 5:14-16 explores what it means for believers to be the light of the world in a society that has lost its foundation of absolute moral truth. The pastor emphasizes that believers are not the source of light but reflectors of the light of Jesus Christ, and that the purpose of all good works is to glorify the Father in heaven.

This sermon introduces the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7) by identifying its intended audience as those who are spiritually poor, and its central message as a call to be set apart from the world. Listeners are urged not merely to hear but to obey Christ's teaching so that their lives are built on a solid foundation.

This Christmas evangelistic sermon based on John 14:25-27 explores the difference between worldly peace and the peace that God gives. Through practical illustrations and moving stories, the pastor shows that true peace does not come from external circumstances but from the Holy Spirit dwelling within the believer.

This sermon explores the foundation, object, and assurance of Christian faith, from the story of Martin Luther to an exposition of Hebrews 11:1. The pastor emphasizes that faith has no value in itself, but derives its worth from its proper object: the Triune God and the Scriptures.

This sermon explains the relationship between the Old and New Testaments through Jesus' declaration in Matthew 5:17-20, that He came not to abolish the Law and the Prophets but to fulfill them. Both parts of Scripture are equally God-breathed and equally valuable for the believer's faith and life.

This sermon, based on Luke 17:11-19, reflects on the story of ten lepers healed by Jesus, only one of whom — a Samaritan — returned to give thanks. The pastor uses the Thanksgiving season to call the congregation to recognize God's mercy and cultivate genuine gratitude in daily life.

This sermon expounds the eighth Beatitude from the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on Jesus' surprising teaching that those who are persecuted for righteousness and for His name are blessed. The pastor presents examples from early church history, explains the reasons for persecution, and calls the congregation to willingly pay the cost of faithful discipleship.

This 2011 Christmas Eve sermon, based on Isaiah 9:5-6 and Romans 15:13, explores the true meaning of hope in God amid life's difficulties. The sermon argues that genuine hope is not superficial optimism or escapism, but faith in the Wonderful Counselor — Jesus Christ himself.

This sermon explores three standards of righteousness: conscience, society, and God through Scripture. Only the righteousness rooted in God's Word is the absolute standard, and it must flow from a regenerated heart rather than outward performance or prideful motives.

This sermon compares earthly nations with the Kingdom of Heaven, based on Philippians 3:20. Drawing from the Tower of Babel and the Roman citizenship of Philippians, the pastor leads the congregation to understand the profound meaning of being 'citizens of heaven.'

This sermon expounds the fifth Beatitude in the Sermon on the Mount: 'Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.' The pastor illustrates the true meaning of mercy through examples from Christ's ministry and real-life stories. The message also corrects three common misunderstandings about what mercy means.

This sermon expounds the fourth Beatitude in the Sermon on the Mount, calling believers to hunger and thirst for God's righteousness with the same desperate urgency as one who is dying of starvation. This longing is not physical but spiritual, and only Jesus Christ can truly satisfy it.