Pastor Simons’ Simple Sermons Ben Simons

This week we delve into Titus 3:3-7, exploring the profound impact of God's grace on our lives. Paul's words remind us of our sinful past and the incredible transformation brought about by God's kindness and mercy through Jesus Christ. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, we experience a cleansing and renewal that empowers us to live godly lives. This salvation is not earned but received as a gift, leading to our adoption as God's children and heirs of eternal life. Join us as we reflect on the depth of God's love and its transformative power in shaping our identity and purpose as believers.

In this sermon, we delve into the life of King Rehoboam, examining pivotal choices that shaped his reign and legacy. Through Rehoboam's story, we discovered the vital importance of humility and wisdom in seeking God's guidance. His initial pride and reliance on bad advice, coupled with wrong worship and a lack of humility, led to tumultuous consequences. Yet, in moments of discipline and humility, Rehoboam learned valuable lessons about the fear of the Lord and the blessings of obedience. We are reminded to seek wise counsel, worship God rightly, and embrace discipline as a pathway to spiritual growth and deeper relationship with our Heavenly Father.

As we finish the study of the seven I Am statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John, we look at Jesus’ statement of being the true vine and the relationship needed between Jesus and His disciples.

This week we start a look at the kings of Israel and Judah from the Biblical account. We start with Solomon at the height of Israel’s kingdom before the division of the kingdom. Solomon’s life is a challenge to every believer to live a life of devotion to the Lord.

This morning we reflect on Jesus’ death and resurrection and see the union we have as believers in Christ allowing us to freedom from sin and victory over death in this new life.

Christian living is sometimes a fuzzy idea that isn’t as clear as we would like, often it seems like an out of focus photograph. As we draw 1 Thessalonians to a close, we look at Paul’s final section of exhortations to proper Christian living, we see three quick snapshots that help us see in focus.