Dave Sloop preaches on the resurrection of Jesus from 1 Corinthians 15, confronting the Corinthian church's attempt to have Christianity without the resurrection. He demonstrates the historical proof through transformed lives of three key witnesses: Peter the coward, James the skeptic, and Paul the enemy, showing how the resurrection provides proof, power, and promise for believers.

Tim Henderson explores the earliest depiction of Christ's crucifixion, a mocking graffito showing Jesus with a donkey's head being worshiped by Aleximenos. Henderson argues that while Jesus is truly worthy of worship, he willingly accepted shame and mockery to win his mockers, and believers should join in that shame while drowning out the world's derision with faithful worship. The sermon emphasizes how Christ's mission was accomplished through enduring insults, unlike other religious figures, making him uniquely able to save those who mock him.

Henderson draws parallels between Julius Caesar, Simon Maccabeus, and Jesus Christ to show how crowds can quickly turn from adoration to betrayal when their expectations aren't met. He challenges listeners to examine whether they worship the real Jesus or an imaginary version they've created to serve their own desires. The sermon warns against the fickleness that led Palm Sunday's worshippers to become Good Friday's accusers, calling people to see Jesus as the sacrificial lamb who truly deserves eternal worship.

Dave Sloop explores the historical foundations of Anglican liturgical worship, focusing on Thomas Cranmer's reformation principles during the English Reformation. He explains how Cranmer sought to reform what was corrupted in medieval Catholic practices, keep what was biblical, and remove anything that obscured the gospel, leading to the Book of Common Prayer and Anglican worship traditions. Sloop walks through the structure of their current worship service, explaining the theological significance of each element from the opening acclamation through communion and dismissal, emphasizing how liturgical worship forms believers through repeated participation in gospel-centered practices.

This sermon examines the root causes and cure for unbelief through Jesus' teaching at the Feast of Tabernacles. Sloop explains that humans are not neutral toward God but are born enemies who actively resist Him, making unbelief a heart problem rather than an intellectual one. The cure for unbelief is to come to Jesus and drink, symbolized by His declaration of living water during the feast's climactic moment.

This sermon examines three groups who displayed unbelief toward Jesus in John 7: his brothers who were too familiar with him, the religious leaders who were set against him, and the crowds who were afraid to take a stand. Dermott challenges listeners to identify where unbelief has taken shape in their own lives and cry out like the father in Mark's gospel: 'Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.'

Henderson teaches that while men and women have equal value as image-bearers of God, they are called to distinct complementary roles rather than being interchangeable. He argues that Scripture reserves primary leadership in both the church (elders/priests) and home (husbands) for men, while affirming that women have many important teaching and leadership roles including the office of deacon.

This sermon addresses the painful reality that some disciples walk away from Jesus when His teachings become difficult or offensive. Henderson emphasizes that true discipleship requires perseverance through hardship and scandal, culminating in Peter's declaration that Jesus has the words of eternal life and asking 'to whom shall we go?'

Using the story of Mary and Martha, Dave Sloop teaches that daily Scripture reading is the "one thing necessary" for spiritual growth and satisfaction. He explains that we were made for God and that regular Bible reading is the primary way we experience Christ's presence, comparing Scripture to daily bread that nourishes our souls and protects us from spiritual deception.

Dave Sloop examines Jesus' claims about being the bread of life and addresses the difficult doctrine of election and predestination. He teaches that salvation is entirely God's work - that we believe because we are born again, not the other way around - and explores how this uncomfortable truth deepens humility, expands gratitude, magnifies security, and directs our hope toward God alone.

Dave Sloop teaches on the New Covenant promise from Ezekiel 36, explaining that God puts His Spirit in believers to cause them to obey and live differently. He emphasizes that being 'filled with the Spirit' is not about receiving more of the Spirit, but about yielding completely to the Spirit who already dwells fully in every believer, using metaphors of stirring chocolate syrup in milk and unfurling sails to catch the wind.

Tim Henderson examines Jesus' claims in John 6, focusing on His declaration to be the bread of life and His claim to have come down from heaven. He addresses two main Jewish complaints: Jesus' claim of pre-existence (deity) and His metaphorical language about eating His flesh and drinking His blood. Henderson argues that eating Christ's flesh and drinking His blood is a metaphor for believing in Him, not a reference to communion, emphasizing that we need Jesus Himself as our spiritual sustenance.

This sermon teaches that assurance of salvation comes from understanding that eternal life is a gift found in Jesus Christ - whoever has the Son has life. While salvation is by faith alone, genuine faith produces evidence through three markers: growing obedience to God's commands, increasing love for others, and the fruit of the Holy Spirit in one's life. These are not requirements for salvation but rather the natural results that flow from truly having Christ, providing believers with confidence when their hearts condemn them.

Dave Sloop examines how the crowd sought Jesus for the wrong reasons - as a means to an end rather than for who He truly is. Jesus confronts their motives and reveals that He is the true bread from heaven who satisfies eternally, unlike the temporary food that perishes. The sermon emphasizes that genuine faith requires believing in Christ as the ultimate source of satisfaction and eternal life.

Walking in the light does not mean moral perfection, but rather living in perpetual confession of our sins to God. True intimacy with Christ comes not from being sinless, but from being honest about our sin and experiencing His ongoing cleansing and forgiveness through confession.

Henderson examines Jesus walking on water, focusing on Christ's words 'It is I, do not be afraid' as a response to our fears. He suggests that the things we fear may actually be God's instruments for our good, and that Jesus has power to calm our storms and bring us to our desired destination, connecting the passage to Psalm 107's theme of God delivering those who cry out to him in distress.

The gospel is fundamentally the good news that Jesus has become king through his death and resurrection, defeating Satan and establishing a new kingdom. While Jesus' death and resurrection are how he became king, and benefits like forgiveness and eternal life are what we receive, the central news itself is Christ's enthronement as ruler over the cosmos. Believers are invited to transfer from the kingdom of darkness into God's kingdom of light through faith and repentance.

This sermon explores why the feeding of the 5,000 appears in all four gospels, emphasizing that Jesus didn't come to give bread but to be bread - the ultimate satisfaction for our spiritual hunger. The main trap is seeking Jesus for what He can provide rather than for who He is, while the treasure is discovering that Christ Himself is meant to satisfy our deepest longings.

Henderson explores six witnesses that testify to Jesus' identity: Jesus himself, John the Baptist, Jesus' works, the Father, the Scriptures, and Moses. He emphasizes that the entire Old Testament fundamentally points to Christ, arguing that every story, law, prophecy, and character serves to reveal different aspects of Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of Scripture's promises and patterns.

Henderson concludes his series on the doctrine of sin by addressing whether sin is universal (yes) and whether all sins are equal (no). He argues that while all sin separates us from God, Scripture clearly shows varying degrees of sinfulness and punishment, and ultimately explains that God allowed sin to enter the world to display the depths of His mercy and love toward undeserving creatures.

Jesus demonstrates his divine authority through three unique responsibilities: raising the dead, judging the world, and granting eternal life. Though equal to the Father in value and deity, the Son operates in subordinate role, doing only what the Father shows him. Eternal life is not merely endless time but an infinite discovery of God's character and love through Jesus Christ.

This sermon explores Romans 2:6 to address the misconception that Christianity teaches works-based salvation, showing how Paul uses this passage to demonstrate that while God rewards perfect obedience, no one is capable of such obedience. The speaker explains that sin affects every aspect of human nature - intellect, emotions, and will - making all people universally dependent on God's grace rather than their own righteousness.

This sermon defines sin as an exchange where people forsake God (the spring of living water) and substitute broken alternatives (broken cisterns). Using Jeremiah 2:13 as the foundation, the speaker explains that sin always involves trading God's best for inferior substitutes, and that Romans 3:23 should be understood as humanity lacking God's glory because we exchanged it away rather than simply falling short of it.

Jesus intentionally healed on the Sabbath to challenge the religious leaders' misunderstanding of what the Sabbath truly meant. The Sabbath was designed by God to teach people to find rest and salvation through faith rather than works, pointing ultimately to the rest found in Christ's finished work on the cross.

Using the analogy of a father getting down on the blanket with his baby to see face-to-face, Pastor Sloop explains how God came down to humanity through Jesus' incarnation. He explores three key aspects of Christmas: that God came (proving His existence), how He came (as a humble baby in poverty, showing His character), and why He came (as our Savior to identify with our brokenness and provide salvation through His sacrifice).

This sermon explores Isaiah 35 as part of an Advent series, examining four key images that reveal how God will restore all things when Christ returns: a desert that sings with joy, a hospital of miracles, streams of water in dry places, and an exclusive highway for the redeemed. Henderson emphasizes that this passage answers the fundamental question of whether God can be trusted, showing that all sorrow and suffering will be reversed when Christ comes again, and that salvation comes not through our righteousness but through being ransomed by Christ.

This sermon explores the doctrine of sin (hamartiology) beginning with the fall in Genesis 3, examining how sin leads to death, guilt, shame, and fear. The teaching emphasizes that through Adam's federal headship, all humanity inherited both sin nature and guilt, but through Christ's federal headship, believers can inherit righteousness and justification that far exceeds what was lost in Adam.

This sermon explores Isaiah 11's prophecy of the coming Messiah, showing how Jesus would arrive as an unexpected king from humble origins who conquers through apparent weakness. Sloop emphasizes three aspects: the king's origin from Jesse's stump, his righteous character filled with God's Spirit, and the peaceful kingdom he establishes, ultimately connecting this to how believers can experience Christ's peace today through acknowledging his rule.

This Sunday school lesson covers two main topics: a discussion of different Bible translations and their merits, comparing versions like NIV, ESV, and others for accuracy versus readability. The second half begins building a biblical theology of sin by brainstorming key scripture passages that address the nature, origin, and consequences of sin, setting up for future detailed study of these texts.

Dave Sloop explores Isaiah 9:1-7 to explain how salvation comes as God's surprise gift to people walking in deserved darkness. He examines the place, product, and plan of salvation, showing that God's light shines brightest in our deepest darkness, bringing joy and freedom through the promised child who is both human and divine. Salvation is not a plan or strategy but a person - the Messiah who comes to those who aren't looking for him but desperately need him.

This Advent sermon explores Isaiah 7 and the Immanuel prophecy, explaining that it was first fulfilled as a sign to King Ahaz about immediate political threats, but also served as a type that pointed forward to Jesus' virgin birth. Henderson emphasizes that understanding the historical context enriches rather than diminishes the Christmas story, showing how God layered meaning into Isaiah's words that found ultimate fulfillment in Christ as 'God with us.'

This sermon explores what genuine belief looks like through the story of an official whose son Jesus healed. Dave Sloop teaches that true faith believes God's word more than what we can see, and that Jesus calls us beyond seeking Him merely for what He can give us to worshiping Him for who He is. The sermon contrasts shallow, miracle-seeking faith with deep, word-trusting belief that grows and spreads to others.

This sermon tells the story of William Tyndale, the 16th-century scholar who translated the Bible into English despite facing persecution and death. The speaker emphasizes how Tyndale's work made Scripture accessible to common people for the first time, fundamentally changing the English Reformation and establishing the foundation for English-speaking Christianity.

This sermon continues the story of Jesus and the woman at the well, focusing on how the 'living water' of Christ satisfies our deepest spiritual thirst, transforms us from the inside out, and compels us to share God's love with others. Pastor Sloop emphasizes that Christ's love is more satisfying than anything the world offers and challenges believers to overcome their hesitations about sharing their faith, using the transformed Samaritan woman as an example of authentic witness.

This sermon examines the doctrine of bibliology, specifically addressing how Scripture has been faithfully transmitted through the centuries from the original manuscripts to modern translations. The speaker demonstrates that while we don't possess the original biblical documents, we have overwhelming manuscript evidence (especially for the New Testament with over 5,600 copies within 100 years) that far exceeds any other ancient literature, proving the reliability and accuracy of Scripture's transmission.

Jesus offers living water to the Samaritan woman at the well, demonstrating that salvation comes unexpectedly and undeservingly to all who believe. Through this encounter, Jesus reveals himself as the Messiah and the true bridegroom who satisfies our deepest spiritual thirst, contrasting with the temporary satisfaction found in earthly things.

This sermon examines the doctrine of Scripture, specifically arguing that God's Word is both necessary and sufficient for Christian life. The speaker distinguishes between general revelation (creation and conscience) which condemns but cannot save, and special revelation (Scripture) which provides the specific knowledge needed for salvation and godly living. Scripture contains everything believers need for life and godliness, making it both indispensable and completely adequate for spiritual growth.

Continuing the series on John's Gospel, Henderson demonstrates how John presents Jesus as superior to everything else - offering better baptism that truly cleanses, being the ultimate bridegroom to whom all earthly marriages point, and being the proper object of belief. The sermon emphasizes that Jesus is not merely like good things, but rather all good things are reflections of Him, particularly focusing on marriage as a picture of Christ's relationship with the church.

This sermon teaches that Scripture is authoritative because it is the Word of God, and since we must obey God, we must obey His Word. The speaker demonstrates through numerous biblical passages how both Old and New Testament writers claim divine authorship and cross-reference each other as speaking God's words, establishing that the entire Bible carries divine authority that demands our obedience.

Dave Sloop teaches on Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus about being born again, emphasizing three aspects of the new birth: it is offensive (exposing our spiritual need), effective (producing new sight and life), and offered (through looking to Christ crucified). The sermon challenges both religious self-righteousness and offers hope to anyone who would look to Jesus for salvation.

Henderson traces the theme of the temple throughout Scripture, from the Garden of Eden to the New Jerusalem, arguing that Jesus is the ultimate temple to which all previous temples pointed. When Jesus said 'Destroy this temple and I will raise it in three days,' he was revealing himself as the fulfillment of God's dwelling place with humanity, the one who would be destroyed for sin and raised again for our salvation.

This sermon teaches that the Bible is inerrant (without error) in everything it affirms, meaning it never says anything contrary to fact. The speaker argues that while the Bible uses various forms of communication including metaphor and summarization, it is completely trustworthy because all Scripture is God-breathed and God never lies, making the entire text reliable for faith and practice.

Dave Sloop examines Jesus' first miracle of turning water to wine at Cana, revealing it as a sign that Jesus came to restore joy and cover shame. He draws parallels between John's Gospel and Genesis creation narrative, showing how Jesus is recreating Eden and reversing the curse through His fulfillment of the old covenant and His sacrificial death.

This sermon explores how the Bible was gradually compiled over centuries, beginning with God's first command to Moses to 'write this down' and continuing through the New Testament letters. The speaker uses the metaphor of 'ultimate cabbage' to illustrate how Scripture was built leaf by leaf rather than delivered as a complete book, emphasizing that God intentionally preserved His word through time for future generations to study and treasure.

This sermon examines four invitations Jesus gives to five disciples in John 1, showing how Jesus calls people uniquely but consistently invites them to 'come and see.' Dermott emphasizes that Jesus sees us for who we are and who we will become, and that the gospel comes to us on its way to someone else, calling Christians to be witnesses who share what they've seen and heard with others.

This sermon examines John the Baptist's ministry of preparation in the wilderness, emphasizing his role in preparing hearts to receive Christ through uncomfortable but loving truth-telling about sin. Dave Sloop explains how John's proclamation of Jesus as 'the Lamb of God' reveals God's provision of salvation through substitutionary atonement, calling believers to both love sinners and boldly speak truth about sin.

This sermon concludes a series on anthropology by examining humanity's original calling to be both kings and priests as image-bearers of God. The speaker traces this theme from Genesis through Revelation, showing how humanity lost this dual role through the fall, how Christ perfectly fulfilled both roles as the God-man, and how believers will ultimately be restored to reign as kings and priests with Christ forever.

This sermon explores why all Gospel writers begin with John the Baptist before focusing on Jesus. John the Baptist serves as the forerunner who prepares the way for Christ, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies from Isaiah and Malachi. Christians today are called to follow John's example by boldly and graciously speaking truth and pointing others to Jesus, even when it's costly.

The speaker honors Charlie Kirk as a martyr who was killed for his faith-driven activism, emphasizing Kirk's commitment to dialogue over violence in addressing disagreements. The sermon distinguishes between the roles of church and state, calling Christians to be agents of mercy who engage in gracious dialogue while the state serves as an agent of wrath. The main message encourages believers to follow Kirk's example by saying true things graciously, engaging in respectful conversation with those who disagree, and overcoming evil with good through the power of dialogue.

This sermon explores John's prologue, focusing on the profound truth that the eternal Word (Logos) of God became flesh in Jesus Christ. Pastor Sloop emphasizes that Jesus is both fully God and fully man, who came to reveal God's glory and make it possible for people to become children of God through faith in Him.