Reformed & Expository Preaching

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The book of Esther shows that God’s word is the only word and decree that stands. His word cannot be overturned. This is true even when it appears that evil has seized the upper hand. Throughout Esther’s story, it seems as though Satan has declared “checkmate” against God’s people. Haman’s de...

Are you ready to fight sin with gospel hope? In this powerful message on sanctification, we explore Chapter 7 of Sinclair Ferguson's "Devoted to God" titled "In for the Kill"—learning how to actively put sin to death through the Spirit's power.

Romans 8:13 declares: "If by the Spirit you put to death the de...

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The moment has finally arrived. After weeks of tension, Esther and Mordecai find themselves trapped in a kingdom where royal decrees cannot be overturned. A decree looms over their heads: the jews are to be annihilated. The clock is ticking, and the 11-month timeframe continues to get closer....

In chapter 6 of Sinclair Ferguson's "Devoted to God," we explore sanctification not as a burden of self-effort, but as learning a new rhythm. This is living in the rhythm of heaven itself. Like Russian dolls fitting perfectly together, the Christian life reveals layers that all point to the same truth: God's grace comes first, and our obedience flows from what He has ...

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The book of Esther presents a seemingly impossible situation: God's people face annihilation, Persian decrees cannot be overturned, and God appears to be completely silent. We might expect a burning bush, ten plagues, or some dramatic miraculous intervention. We would expect that God is going t...

In chapter 5 of Sinclair Ferguson's "Devoted to God," we confront an unavoidable reality: the Christian life is a battlefield. The moment you became a Christian, you stepped into a war zone where the flesh and the Spirit are locked in mortal combat for your soul.

Paul's command in Galatians 5 is both a prom...

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Most things that bring us comfort are only appropriate in proper situations. For instance, a warm blanket, a favorite flannel shirt, a pair of pajamas. Each has its place. You do not wear a blanket or pajamas in public settings. You do not wear an old comfy flannel shirt to a wedding.

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The book of Esther is a story of wonderful storytelling. It has drama and characters that operate in the grey. The assurance is that even when God sends his B team, his promises do not fall flat.

As we enter chapter 5, we meet Est...

In this episode of our series on Sinclair Ferguson's "Devoted to God," we examine one of the most crucial passages in the New Testament: Romans 6. Ferguson guides us through Paul's explosive answer to a dangerous question: if grace covers all sin, why not keep sinning?

Discover the three dimensions of our u...

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The Canons of Dort is a theologically rich document that addresses critical questions about God's sovereignty and human free will. While it can unfortunately fuel argumentative "cage phase" theology, its true purpose is far more pastoral: to provide genuine consolation in knowing that God desir...

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Esther chapter 4 places Esther at the crossroads moment. Esthder must choose between self-preservation and trusting the Lord. This book and the heros of this book have been operating "in the gray.” God's providence works subtly beneath the surface through flawed characters (described as God's...

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"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me." — Galatians 2:20

In this sermon, we explore the absolute heart of Christian sanctification through Paul's words in Galatians ...

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Philosopher Soren Kierkegaard once said, "The greatest form of despair is not being who you are." In our modern times, there is a crisis of the self—people who don't know who they are or whose they are. This crisis is intensified in 2026 America, where people have become identified with their w...

The Heidelberg Catechism opens with a profound question that cuts to the heart of human existence: What is your only comfort in life and death? This isn't merely an academic exercise or theological formality. It's a question that addresses the deepest hunger of the human heart. We live in a world desperately searching for belonging, trying to discover which tribe is ou...

In this week’s teaching, we examine Chapter 2 of Devoted to God, titled “All of Me.” Sinclair Ferguson unfolds the gospel logic of sanctification through Romans 12:1–2.

Sanctification, Ferguson argues, is not rooted in personal discipline or moral effort, but in the mercies of God. God has acted in Christ...

The Canons of Dort remind us that perseverance is not grounded in our spiritual strength, but in Christ’s preserving power. When some depart from the faith, John does not tell believers to look inward for hidden signs or elite knowledge. Instead, he directs us outward—to Christ, who continues his priestly work by interceding for his people. True assurance does not come...