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  1. Holistic Wisdom (Prov 2:1-22)

    4 May

    Holistic Wisdom (Prov 2:1-22)

    This sermon was originally delivered at Sovereign Joy Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO, on May 3, 2026. In this sermon from Proverbs 2, we’re invited to see wisdom as a holistic pursuit that shapes worship, daily living, and our eternal hope. Scripture reveals that those who earnestly seek God’s wisdom don’t just gain knowledge—they grow in reverence for the Lord and walk in righteousness, guarded from destructive paths. True wisdom, sourced from God and embodied in Christ, leads us to live faithfully today while fixing our eyes on a lasting inheritance. Listen in as Kenny explores what it takes to get wisdom, how to use it, and where it ultimately leads. Get full access to Artos Press at artospress.substack.com/subscribe

    45 min
  2. Don't Lose Your Appetite for Holiness (Jer 6:14-17)

    8 Feb

    Don't Lose Your Appetite for Holiness (Jer 6:14-17)

    This sermon was originally delivered at Shawnee Heights Baptist Church in Topeka, KS, on February 1, 2026. In this sermon from Jeremiah 6:14-17, Kenny Cecil explores the dangers of spiritual complacency in ancient Judah and its relevance to today’s churches. The message first profiles leaders who lack an appetite for holiness: they deceive themselves and others by offering superficial peace amid sin (6:14-15a) and ultimately receive destruction as judgment (6:15b). He then examines the profile of a people with no appetite for holiness: they reject God’s Word, lacking delight and obedience while forfeiting spiritual rest (6:16), and they reject God’s teachers, lacking wisdom and discernment while forfeiting spiritual protection (6:17). The sermon calls listeners to recognize self-deception, repent, and pursue holiness for true peace in Christ. Get full access to Artos Press at artospress.substack.com/subscribe

    50 min
  3. The King's Final Verdict (Matt 25:31-46)

    1 Feb

    The King's Final Verdict (Matt 25:31-46)

    This sermon was originally delivered at Emmanuel Chinese Baptist Church in Overland Park, KS, on August 27th, 2023. In this sobering exposition of Matthew 25:31–46—the Sheep and the Goats—Kenny caps the Olivet Discourse with Jesus’ stark vision of final judgment: the Son of Man enthroned, separating righteous sheep (destined for eternal life) from accursed goats (bound for eternal fire) based on treatment of “the least of these my brothers” (persecuted believers). He confronts modern aversion to hell’s reality, linking good works to election’s fruit—general revelation condemns all, but special revelation through gospel-sharing saves the elect. Amid warnings of unrepentant torment, Kenny offers hope: Christ returns to renew all, vanquish enemies, and fulfill promises. He urges Christians to hope in sovereignty, non-believers to submit in repentance, and the church to seek lost sheep through evangelism. Get full access to Artos Press at artospress.substack.com/subscribe

    39 min
  4. Passive or Prepared? (Matt 25:1-13)

    25 Jan

    Passive or Prepared? (Matt 25:1-13)

    This sermon was originally delivered at Emmanuel Chinese Baptist Church in Overland Park, KS, on August 13th, 2023. In this urgent exposition of Matthew 25:1–13—the Parable of the Ten Virgins—Kenny warns of the bridegroom’s sudden return, contrasting the wise (prepared with extra oil) who enter the feast with the foolish (unprepared) who are shut out forever. Drawing from a missionary training mishap to illustrate the perils of complacency, he explains the “oil” as spiritual readiness: regeneration by the Spirit, renewal of the mind through Scripture, bearing fruit like self-control and godly living, and sharing the gospel with the lost. Assurance grows through obedience, he stresses, while passivity heaps wrath. Quoting Titus 2:11–14, Kenny calls: Renounce ungodliness, wait in hope for Christ’s appearing, and live zealously for good works. Get full access to Artos Press at artospress.substack.com/subscribe

    42 min
  5. A Divine RSVP (Matt 22:1-14)

    11 Jan

    A Divine RSVP (Matt 22:1-14)

    This sermon was originally delivered at Emmanuel Chinese Baptist Church in Overland Park, KS, on July 23, 2023. In this exposition of Matthew 22:1–14, Kenny shows how Jesus, fresh from the triumphal entry, exposes Israel’s leaders for spurning the King’s invitation to His Son’s wedding feast. Their rejection brings judgment, the gospel goes out to the highways, and the hall fills with unlikely guests—yet one man without the wedding garment (Christ’s righteousness) is bound and cast into outer darkness. Kenny drives home the sobering truth: many are called, but few are chosen; the feast is open to all who come, but no one enters on their own terms. A sharp, urgent call to trust Christ’s finished work, rest in His righteousness alone, and go invite others while the doors remain open. Get full access to Artos Press at artospress.substack.com/subscribe

    41 min
  6. Addressing the Presence of Evil (Matt 15:24-30)

    5 Jan

    Addressing the Presence of Evil (Matt 15:24-30)

    This sermon was originally delivered at Emmanuel Chinese Baptist Church in Overland Park, KS, on May 14, 2023. Kenny tackles the disciples’ doubts and our question: Why does evil linger in God’s kingdom? Using the field’s wheat and tares, he shares three truths: Christ, the sovereign Owner, protects the kingdom’s health from corruption; controls the enemy, limiting his schemes; and guarantees salvation, harvesting true believers into glory while burning the pretenders. With Hudson Taylor’s conversion as a poignant example of persistent prayer, Kenny encourages perseverance: Cling to Christ amid hypocrites and trials, knowing momentary woes yield eternal reward. He ends with reflections: Which seed are you? Pray for insight, praise God’s sovereignty, and grow in faith. Get full access to Artos Press at artospress.substack.com/subscribe

    37 min
  7. God's Instruments Against Godlessness (Judg 4:1-24)

    28/12/2025

    God's Instruments Against Godlessness (Judg 4:1-24)

    The sermon was originally delivered at Emmanuel Chinese Baptist Church in Overland Park, KS, on September 24, 2023. In this exposition of Judges 4, Kenny confronts the cycle of human wandering from God, drawing sobering parallels from history’s theological drifts to our own godless tendencies today. The message unveils three stark indicators of spiritual decay: forfeiting divine blessing through repeated evil patterns and forgotten leaders; suffering under passive, timid leadership that inverts God-ordained roles (as seen in Deborah’s judgeship and Barak’s hesitation); and binding with unholy allies that amplify wickedness. Yet amid the gore and irony—from Jael’s tent-peg victory echoing Genesis 3:15—God emerges as the true Deliverer, using the weak and foolish to crush oppression and point forward to Christ’s ultimate head-crushing triumph over sin. Are we pursuing godliness, discipling our households, and ministering to the hurting—or passively drifting into the same vicious cycle? Get full access to Artos Press at artospress.substack.com/subscribe

    37 min
  8. A Child is Born (Isa 9:1-7)

    21/12/2025

    A Child is Born (Isa 9:1-7)

    This sermon was originally delivered at Emmanuel Chinese Baptist Church in Overland Park, KS, on December 18, 2022. This sermon was the first I preached at ECBC and served as my “interview” for ministerial service there. I would be called to serve starting in April 2023 and continue for a year before joining the Sovereign Joy Baptist Church plant in Liberty, MO. By the Lord’s grace, listening back on this years later, I can see ways I have grown significantly in preaching. But it is these “small beginnings” that are necessary to provide a foundation and footing for where I get to be today. Praise Yahweh! In this Christmas-season exposition of Isaiah 9:1–7, Kenny invites us to sit with Mary as she treasured the shepherds’ words and pondered the staggering prophecy about her infant Son. From the darkness of exile and spiritual blindness, a great light dawns; a child is born to us, a Son is given—Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—whose shoulder will bear an everlasting kingdom of justice, righteousness, and unending peace. Are you walking in this light, and who in your life still needs to see it? Get full access to Artos Press at artospress.substack.com/subscribe

    29 min
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The Preaching & Teaching Ministry of Kenny Cecil artospress.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Kenny Cecil
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kenny Cecil
  • Show Website
    Artos Audio