Matthew 12 | Lord of The Sabbath and the Sign of Jonah

Matthew 12 | Lord of The Sabbath and the Sign of Jonah

Daniel Samms
Christology

The theme of the Gospel of Matthew is that Jesus is King. Through His signs and teachings, He proves Himself to be the Messiah, the Son of David, the Son of Man, the Lord of the Sabbath, and God. Matthew 12 continues that theme with a focus on Jesus’ role as Lord of the Sabbath. As the Pharisees reject Jesus in spite of the fact that the Holy Spirit is upon Him, Jesus warns them of the unpardonable sin of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit and tells them that the sign they will receive is the “Sign of Jonah.” Pastor Dan walks us through Matthew 12 in this sermon preparing us for Resurrection Sunday.

Matthew 9 | Jesus Proves His Authority

Matthew 9 | Jesus Proves His Authority

Daniel Samms
Christology

The theme of the Gospel of Matthew is that Jesus is King. Through His signs and teachings, He proves Himself to be the Messiah, the Son of David, the Son of Man, the Lord of the Sabbath, and God. Jesus proves His authority in Matthew 9 through healing, teaching, and restoring a girl to life.

Hosea 13-14 | God Calls Israel to Repentance

Hosea 13-14 | God Calls Israel to Repentance

Daniel Samms
Minor Prophets

Hosea is categorized as a “Minor Prophet,” which is another word for “The Book of the Twelve.” Hosea is only minor in the sense of its length. It is no less important than any other book of Scripture. The theme of the book is Israel’s unfaithfulness and God’s faithfulness. The theme is seen in God’s appeal to Israel in Hosea 6:6 when He says that He desires “mercy and not sacrifice,” meaning “steadfast love and not mere ceremony.” Chapters 13-14 close the prophecy and remind us that God always has a redemptive plan at work.

Biblical Parenting | Hebrews 12:3-17

Biblical Parenting | Hebrews 12:3-17

Daniel Samms
Parenting

Parenting in recent years has been informed more by cultural trends than biblical standards. As our culture has emphasized subjectivism, placing the individual at the center of knowledge, emotions have become the arbiter of authority. This has led to tragic consequences. This sermon focuses on the biblical purpose and methods for parenting. Focusing on Hebrews 12, we learn principles of discipline, instruction, and long-term effects of parenting.

Peace | Anxious for Nothing | Phillippians 4:4-13

Peace | Anxious for Nothing | Phillippians 4:4-13

Daniel Samms
Christian Life

Anxiety takes form most often in concern over future provision. Sometimes, Christians experience anxiety if they haven’t come to an understanding of God’s sovereignty over their salvation. Recently, fear over wicked schemes (conspiracies) has created undue anxiety in our culture, even among Christians. Scripture does not deny the reality of evil plots. In fact, Psalm 37 affirms that wicked men will be scheming. We should presume as much. However, God promises that evil men and their schemes will fade like grass. Philippians 4:4-13 provides practical direction on enjoying peace in Christ.

Evangelism in a Secularist Society | Acts 17

Evangelism in a Secularist Society | Acts 17

Daniel Samms
Evangelism

Success in evangelism is simply proclaiming the Gospel. There is no need to fear when God is the Author of salvation. Additionally, Christianity is on the rise! The number of Christians in the world has nearly quadrupled in the last 100 years! Pastor Daniel takes us through Romans 1 and Acts 17 to learn from Paul’s evangelism method to the pagans in Athens.

Christmas and the Conquering Kingdom of God | Isaiah 9:1-12

Christmas and the Conquering Kingdom of God | Isaiah 9:1-12

Daniel Samms
Christmas

As Muslims swarm into the West, destroying what is good and true and beautiful, it does us good to remember that Christ’s coming brings the destruction of oppression. He is not waiting to be King. He is king now. Isaiah 9:1-12 begins its fulfillment in Matthew 4:12-17 as Jesus begins His ministry. He is King now (Mathew 28:18), and thus, we are to conquer the nations through the proclamation of His gospel and the baptism of His people (Matthew 28:18-20). Pastor Daniel Samms teaches through Isaiah 9:1-12 and reminds us how Christ has miraculously conquered and will continue to do so.

Hosea 8 | Israel Reaps the Whirlwind

Hosea 8 | Israel Reaps the Whirlwind

Daniel Samms
Minor Prophets

Hosea is categorized as a “Minor Prophet,” which is another word for “The Book of the Twelve.” Hosea is only minor in the sense of its length. It is no less important than any other book of Scripture. The theme of the book is Israel’s unfaithfulness and God’s faithfulness. The theme is seen in God’s appeal to Israel in Hosea 6:6 when He says that He desires “mercy and not sacrifice,” meaning “steadfast love and not mere ceremony.” Chapter 8 explains how Israel has sown the wind and will reap the whirlwind.

Deus Vult | How Should Christians Vote? | Phil 2:9-11, Psalm 94:20-21, Proverbs 24:11-12

Deus Vult | How Should Christians Vote? | Phil 2:9-11, Psalm 94:20-21, Proverbs 24:11-12

Daniel Samms
Obey God

Voting is a significant topic in our present era. Notably, there is tension among Christians as political candidates seldom perfectly reflect biblical values. The Democrat Party platform explicitly supports that which God calls hates (homosexuality, transgenderism, abortion, entitlement programs, etc.). However, the Republican Party regularly puts forth candidates with questionable morals and has recently removed the pro-life plank from its platform. How should Christians vote? Should Christians vote? This sermon addresses several critical passages of Scripture related to Christ’s Kingship over all the nations, the call to not ally ourselves with wicked rulers, and the command to rescue the innocent being led away to death. While voting was not a part of biblical cultures, the command to rescue the innocent is clear. The choice is between a party/candidate that actively wishes to increase abortions and a party/candidate that does not. Faithful Christians must vote to stop abortion.

Deus Vult | Christ's Kingdom Over All the Nations | God Wills It | 1 Corinthians 15

Deus Vult | Christ's Kingdom Over All the Nations | God Wills It | 1 Corinthians 15

Daniel Samms
Defy Tyrants

Deus Vult is Latin for "God Wills It." It was a battle cry for the Crusades, but it is here appropriated for application to Christ's Kingdom. In a time when wicked rulers seem to go from bad to worse and the effects of sin bring new crises in our culture, it behooves us to remember that God has willed and will accomplish victory over all nations. Christ is King. In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor Samms addresses the Old Testament prophecies related to the Kingdom of God (Daniel 7, Psalm 2, Psalm 10, and Zechariah 14:9) as well as the New Testament teaching that Christ's Kingdom has indeed come, and of its increase, there will be no end!

Hosea 1-2 | Israel as an Unfaithful Bride

Hosea 1-2 | Israel as an Unfaithful Bride

Daniel Samms
Minor Prophets

Hosea is categorized as a “Minor Prophet,” which is another word for “The Book of the Twelve.” Hosea is only minor in the sense of its length. It is no less important than any other book of Scripture. The theme of the book is Israel’s unfaithfulness and God’s faithfulness. The theme is seen in God’s appeal to Israel in Hosea 6:6 when He says that He desires “mercy and not sacrifice,” meaning “steadfast love and not mere ceremony.”

Creation | Six Days | Genesis 1:1-26

Creation | Six Days | Genesis 1:1-26

Daniel Samms

The doctrine of Creation is the foundation of God’s redemptive Self-revelation. There are a multitude of theological implications from Genesis 1. In this sermon, Pastor Daniel teaches through Genesis 1:1-27 while addressing various inaccurate views as well as the biblical view of divine fiat creation. Join us at Paper Moon Vineyards (2008 State Road Vermillion, OH) at 10:30am on Sunday for this important sermon.

Unity of Faith | Ephesians 4:1-16

Unity of Faith | Ephesians 4:1-16

Daniel Samms
Ecclesiology

Christians are commanded to be unified in Christ, but how do we know who is a Christian to be unified with and who is a false believer to be evangelized or avoided (false teachers)? What about denominations? How do I know who is a faithful brother or sister? More than that, what do we need to do to build unity in the Church that Jesus has bought with His own blood? Sometimes it seems that those calling for unity are the ones pressing false doctrine, but if we are not careful, those with good doctrine will cut off faithful Christians who simply aren’t mature in the faith enough to be grounded doctrinally. This sermon addresses all this and more from Ephesians 4:1-16.

Smash Idols

Smash Idols

Daniel Samms
Worship

As we approach June, faithful Christians brace themselves for an avalanche of propaganda affirming that which God condemns. For the last few decades, mainstream evangelicals have attempted to be nice in hopes of winning hearts. If you can't tell, nice doesn't work against attacking wolves. Kindness is a Christian virtue, but niceness is not. Loving your neighbor means crushing his idols and living in faithful defiance against the false gods of the age, all while joyfully preaching the gospel of Jesus' atoning death and resurrection. The history of the Christian faith is a history of building churches and destroying pagan idols. We don't win by being nice to abomination. We win with a gospel that offends. We win with taunts against the enemies of God. We win with axes set against pagan trees as the Odinists, Ba'al worshippers, and Sodomists bend the knee to the one true King of Kings. Join us as we preach the game plan for crushing the enemies of God with the Gospel of Christ.

Fellowship and Church Discipline | Ecclesiology 6

Fellowship and Church Discipline | Ecclesiology 6

Daniel Samms
Ecclesiology

The topic of Church Discipline often makes people uncomfortable at first. Most Americans have grown up in a version of Evangelicalism that sees “niceness” as an essential of the faith. Subsequently, few Christians have seen faithful church discipline applied. Either they have been a part of a body of believers that was functionally antinomian (anti-law), allowing even the most egregious sins to continue without confrontation. Here is the thing: Every Church disciplines; it is a matter of who they discipline. When a man leaves his family, refuses to repent, but is allowed to continue in fellowship with impunity, the church is effectively disciplining his wife and children out of the church. When an abuser continues to harm and the church leaders claim that it is better that he be in the church than not in the church, his victims are left unprotected. So it is with false teaching, gossip, sexual immorality, and the like. Faithful discipline is critical for the protection of the saints.

However, it is not just individuals that are at risk. 1 John gives us a detailed overview of the deep fellowship (koinonia) that is to be at the center of the Body of Christ. It is this love for one another that is to be the mark of Jesus’ disciples (John 13:35). We tend to think of church discipline in negative terms, but it is helpful to remember that Church discipline is not merely about punishment, it is about cultivating and protecting fellowship. The fellowship we share is not just with one another, it is with God (1 John 1:1-9). In this sermon, Pastor Daniel will talk about biblical fellowship from 1 John 1 before addressing the critical issue of church discipline.

The Lord's Supper | Ecclesiology 5

The Lord's Supper | Ecclesiology 5

Daniel Samms
Ecclesiology

The ordinances of the Church are baptism and the Lord’s supper, and both are topics of much debate. We discussed baptism in a previous sermon. This week, Pastor Daniel addresses the command to remember the Lord’s death through communion. We learn what it does and why it is important to build faith in the believers and break down the defenses of Hell through the proclamation of the Gospel. In the process, we address the various views of communion to affirm a biblical stance.

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