Preaching Christ with Rev. Dr. C. H. E. Sadaphal Dr. C. H. E. Sadaphal

This message talks about ten features of wickedness based upon Psalm 10, which gives us a "perfect representation of iniquity" (Luther). Dr. Sadaphal explains that the most dangerous form of evil is apostasy, or the enemy within that is actually close to Him but then rejects Him. This is the individual who is knowledgeable about God but then renounces Him (because of hatred) and now lives a life doing the exact opposite of what God says. Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 10:1-11.
(From the series Preaching Through the Psalms, a verse-by-verse exposition of the Psalms.)

This message talks about disruptive change, or change that is not on your terms. This type of change tends to unsettle people, leaving them afraid, confused and uncertain. Dr. Sadaphal explains that through Christ, even in the midst of disruptive change, He is the One who provides comfort, clarity and confidence because change never disturbs an unchangeable God. Our Scripture focus will be Joshua 3:4.

In this personal message, Dr. Sadaphal remembers his father who went home to be with the Lord six days before this message was preached. His father was also a preacher, and this sermon was given to the church that his father taught for 26 years. The topic was his father's favorite: heart condition, or the condition of a man's heart before God. Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 51:10.
 

Psalm 10 is a cry of the oppressed in a time of trouble. In a time of adversity, because the psalmist does not understand why things are happening this way, he begins crying to God by saying, "Why, God? Why?" In this sermon, Rev. Sadaphal will provide multiple reasons why God allows His children to suffer, but ultimately concludes that why we suffer is not as relevant as the suffering Christ endured for us on the Cross. He is the One who subsequently strengthens our hearts to endure in times of trouble. Would you rather have an explanation or an eternal God who lifts you up in the suffering? Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 10:1.
(From the series Preaching Through the Psalms, a verse-by-verse exposition of the Psalms.)

Habakkuk may be a "minor" prophet but his book has a major message in the Bible: that those who are declared righteous will have one mode of living—by faith. If the righteous will live by faith, what does that life look like? What does that life feel like? How does one live the life of faith in a world that nudges you to live by sight? This sermon will provide clarity and meaningful answers to these questions. Our Scripture focus will be Habakkuk 2:4.

The kingdom of God is here, and the King who reigns uses His power to bring people into the kingdom. Jesus never recruits by force, but transforms men so that they see God for who He really is, and then see themselves for who they really are. Ironically, when a person therein feels the least deserving of God's grace, that is when the Lord extends the most mercy and pulls them close. In Luke 5:1-11, Jesus and Peter go fishing. Jesus "catches" Peter and then commissions Peter to "catch men" alive.
(From the series The Gospel of Luke, a verse-by-verse exposition of the third gospel.)