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The Pursuit of Righteous Authority (Part II)

Our culture is more interested than ever before in answering questions about what strong leadership looks like. The opportunity Christians have is to show people that authority – rightly used – builds up, protects the weak, and brings stability and joy to those under its charge. Without godly leadership, authority will only lead to abuse, oppression, and harm. Listen as Pastor Josh teaches on righteous and wicked authority from Proverbs 28-29.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Proverbs 28-29
Series: New Year

In Romans

The Pursuit of Righteous Authority (Part I)

What does the Bible say about authority? In a culture that emphasizes authority as an evil to be resisted, the Bible says that it is a gift to be celebrated. It is embedded into every part of the fabric of creation for the glory of God and the flourishing of humanity. At the same time, the Bible also recognizes that authority can be abused and cause much harm to many. Listen as Pastor Josh teaches on what Proverbs says about some of the differences between good and bad authority.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Proverbs 28-29
Series: New Year

In New Members, Sermons

The Greatness of Being a Humble Servant

How does the Bible define true greatness? The world defines it in terms of the scope of a person’s impact on the world. A “great” person is one who will be remembered. In contrast, Jesus says that greatness is found in the humble service of others, especially the least of those who are among us. Listen as Pastor Josh explains the difference this makes to the life of the church and the transfer of the gospel to the next generation.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Mark 9:33-37
Series: New Member Sunday

In Romans, Sermons

The Myth-Busting Gospel

People often say that the gospel is counter-cultural, but in what ways? In this section of Romans 6, the Apostle Paul applies the gospel in ways that bust three cultural myths relating to human freedom, human independence, and human psychology. Listen as Pastor Josh explains.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 6:15-19
Series: Romans

In Romans, Sermons

The Power of Gospel Thinking

In 1952, Pastor Norman Vincent Peale wrote the bestselling book The Power of Positive Thinking: The book promises you that, if you drown out negative thoughts and replace them with positive thoughts about how great you are and how successful you will be, then good things will happen. Although the message was wrong, the method was biblical. In these verses, the Apostle Paul will teach us the importance of lining up our thinking with the truth that we are dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. Listen as Pastor Josh teaches on the power of gospel thinking.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 6:8-11
Series: Romans

In Romans, Sermons

No Longer Slaves

Jesus said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin” (John 8:34). What did he mean? Is there a way out of this slavery from sin? If so, how does that affect our lives? Listen as Pastor Josh explains the Apostle Paul’s answer in these verses.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 6:5-7
Series: Romans

In Sermons, Standalone

Joyful Evangelism

What is the relevance of Christian joy to Christian witness? These two verses from this well-known and deeply loved Psalm on repentance show us that the most effective evangelism is done by the most joyful Christians. In this special outreach sermon, Pastor Josh shows us where this joy comes from and the difference it makes to our efforts to reach the lost.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Psalm 51:12-13
Series: Standalone

In Romans, Sermons

The Second Adam and the Reign of Grace

John Newton wrote “Amazing Grace” over 250 years ago. It remains a timeless hymn because of how beautifully it captures the grace of God revealed and expressed in the gospel. In this text, the Apostle Paul writes his own reasons for why we should be amazed by grace. It has to do with how Christ’s gift was so much greater than Adam’s trespass. Listen as Pastor Josh explains.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 5:15-17
Series: Romans

In Romans, Sermons

The First Adam and the Reign of Death

Why does death exist in the world? Scientific explanations can only go so far. Only theology can provide an existentially satisfying answer as well as a life-giving solution. According to this passage in Romans, any understanding of death must begin with an understanding of our relationship to the first man, Adam. Listen as Pastor Josh explains.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 5:12-14
Series: Romans

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