St. Stephen Reformed Church

Dr. Drew DiNardo

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May 31

Cleansed by Jesus

St. Stephen Reformed Church

32 min
May 31

Father, Servant, Spirit

St. Stephen Reformed Church

38 min
May 24

The Ordinary Means of Jesus: Prayer & Preaching

This sermon centers on Jesus' unwavering commitment to prayer and preaching as the foundation of His mission, even amid overwhelming popularity and physical need. Drawing from Mark 1:35–39, it emphasizes that despite being surrounded by crowds seeking healing, Jesus prioritized solitude and communion with the Father, demonstrating that spiritual vitality must precede and sustain ministry. The passage highlights the danger of confusing spiritual momentum with spiritual fruit, warning that physical healing without the gospel leads to spiritual deterioration. The sermon applies this truth to the church today by affirming that prayer and faithful, Spirit-empowered preaching—the ordinary means of grace—are essential for revival, personal transformation, and evangelistic outreach. It calls believers to move beyond comfort and activism, embracing a life of intentional prayer and bold proclamation of the gospel, trusting that God works through these simple, yet powerful, means to awaken hearts and transform communities.

33 min
May 24

The Promised Received

Pentecost is not merely a historical event but the climactic fulfillment of God's redemptive plan, revealing that Jesus, exalted at the Father's right hand, has received the promised Holy Spirit as the victorious King and now pours Him out in abundance upon His church. This outpouring marks a decisive shift in redemptive history: the Spirit, once temporary and task-specific in the Old Covenant, now dwells permanently in every believer, making them the living temple of God and uniting them to Christ in a new covenant reality. The Spirit's presence is not a distant or optional experience but a permanent, objective gift secured by Christ's ascension and resurrection, transforming every aspect of the believer's life—from prayer and Scripture reading to suffering and worship—by drawing them into the joy, righteousness, and peace of Christ's heavenly glory. As the rivers of living water flow from Christ's throne to all nations, Pentecost confirms that the age of Babel is reversed, the old boundaries broken, and the church called to be the global, unified people of God. Yet this gift is not automatic; it demands a response—repentance and faith—so that all, regardless of background, may receive forgiveness and the Spirit's indwelling, escaping the judgment of a crooked generation and entering into the eternal joy of union with Christ.

36 min
May 17

A Day in the Life of Jesus

This passage from Mark 1:21–34 presents a vivid snapshot of Jesus' authority, compassion, and divine power on a single Sabbath day, revealing His supremacy over both spiritual and physical realms. Jesus' teaching astonishes the crowd not for its scholarly debate, but for its divine authority, contrasting sharply with the uninspired teachings of the scribes. His immediate confrontation and expulsion of an unclean spirit demonstrate His power over evil, while His healing of Peter's mother-in-law illustrates His compassion and the call to serve after being healed. As the day unfolds, the growing crowd of the sick and demon-possessed underscores the urgency of His mission and the people's desperate need for His presence. The sermon emphasizes that true faith is not merely intellectual knowledge—like the demons who recognize Jesus yet remain opposed—but a living, trusting, and obedient response that leads to worship, service, and reliance on Christ. Ultimately, the passage calls the church to reclaim the authority of Scripture, to live boldly in its truth, and to embody Christ's compassion by bringing every need to Him in prayer and action.

36 min
May 17

Ascension and the Supper

The sermon unfolds the profound connection between the Ascension and the Lord's Supper through the narrative of the road to Emmaus, emphasizing that Christ's bodily absence is not a loss but the very means by which His spiritual presence is made real. Though the disciples walked with Jesus for hours without recognizing Him, their hearts were quickened through His exposition of Scripture and finally opened in the breaking of the bread, revealing His identity and reign. This moment at Emmaus establishes a pattern: Christ blesses, departs, and yet remains truly present through faith, as His ascension enables the Holy Spirit to lift believers' hearts to His throne. The Lord's Supper is not a physical reenactment but a spiritual encounter where the ascended Christ, seated at the Father's right hand, makes Himself known by faith through the Word and the sacramental act. The sermon affirms that the Ascension is not a departure but a triumph, securing Christ's intercession, the spread of the gospel, and the joy of believers who, though not seeing Him with physical eyes, know Him through the Spirit's work in the breaking of bread.

31 min
May 10

Fishers of Men

The passage from Mark 1:16–20 reveals Jesus' radical call to discipleship, not as a mere invitation to moral improvement but as a summons to abandon all prior identities—occupation, family, and security—for the supreme allegiance to Him. Jesus, as the unqualified subject of the call, demands immediate, total commitment, transforming ordinary fishermen into 'fishers of men' through personal following rather than formal training. This call is not based on human qualifications, social status, or intellectual prowess, but on divine initiative, demonstrating that God uses the unqualified to advance His kingdom. The disciples' response—leaving nets, boats, and even their father—illustrates the necessity of dying to self and embracing a life of costly, cross-shaped discipleship. Ultimately, the passage presents a vision of Christian identity rooted in intimate fellowship with Christ and one another, where true evangelism flows not from technique but from intimate, transformative relationship with the Savior.

32 min
May 10

Greeting Gaius

This brief yet profound letter to Gaius, the Beloved, centers on the vital connection between truth, love, and discernment in the life of the believer. The Apostle emphasizes that genuine faith is not merely intellectual assent but a lived reality expressed through faithful, ongoing hospitality toward fellow believers—especially traveling missionaries—demonstrating that one's love aligns with the objective truth of Christ. Gaius's consistent support, marked by wisdom and sacrificial care, reflects a heart transformed by the truth and recognized by the church as exemplary. The title 'Beloved' underscores not human approval but divine adoption, rooted in Christ's eternal love and the Father's pleasure in Him, inviting all to move from spiritual estrangement to intimate sonship through faith in Jesus. Ultimately, the letter calls the church to walk in truth, love with discernment, and live as those who are already beloved in Christ.

33 min

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Creator

Dr. Drew DiNardo
Years Active

2017 - 2026
Episodes

104
Rating

Clean
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