Stonebridge Bible Church Sermons

Why does Christmas matter? Beyond tradition and nostalgia, Scripture presents the birth of Jesus as a real event in history with eternal significance. Hebrews 2 gives us God’s explanation for the incarnation—why the Son of God took on flesh. Writing to believers tempted to drift, the author points us to four reasons Jesus came: to be our substitute, to supply our righteousness, to conquer sin, death, and the devil, and to become our merciful and faithful help. From the manger to the cross and the empty tomb, this message reminds us that Christmas cannot be separated from the gospel. Jesus did not come merely to inspire, but to save, calling us to move beyond sentimentality and to “consider Jesus.”Key Passage: Hebrews 2Key Points:Jesus Came to Be Our SubstituteJesus Came to Supply Our RighteousnessJesus Came to Conquer Death and the DevilJesus Came to Be Our Help

In a world marked by anxiety, unrest, and brokenness at every level—personal, familial, national, and global—peace feels increasingly elusive. Yet on the night before His crucifixion, Jesus speaks words of comfort and assurance to His troubled disciples, offering something the world cannot give: His peace.In John 14, Jesus addresses fearful hearts with a promise rooted not in circumstances, but in His own nature, His finished work, and the sovereign purposes of God. This message explores the contrast between the fragile, fleeting peace offered by the world and the lasting, supernatural peace found in Christ alone. As Jesus prepares to leave the upper room and walk toward the cross, He bequeaths a gift without which His followers could not endure—a peace secured through His sacrifice, sustained by trust, and guarded by God Himself.Key Verse: John 14:27-31Key Points: 1. The Promise of Peace 2. The Provision of Peace 3. A Prerequisite to Peace 4. The Pursuit of Peace 5. Prohibitors of PeaceThis sermon calls us to consider where true peace is found, how it is received, and what threatens to rob us of it, inviting believers to live under the ruling peace of God that surpasses all understanding.

In a world full of noise, confusion, and competing voices, we gather to remember one central truth: our God is not silent. He speaks—clearly, faithfully, and eternally—through His Word. This sermon invites us to behold again the miracle that Scripture is not merely ancient text but the living voice of the living God.Today we look to the beauty of the Word as light in our darkness, truth in our uncertainty, and life in our wandering. Through the ministry of the Spirit, God not only reveals His Word but opens our hearts to see Christ in it, treasure Him through it, and be transformed by it.Key Points: 1. The Illumination of the Word 2. The Inspiration of the WordMay our hearts be soft, our minds attentive, and our souls stirred as we encounter The God Who Speaks.

This sermon looks at Jesus’ Parable of the Talents and reminds us that God has entrusted each of us with unique gifts, opportunities, and moments that truly matter. Instead of living with fear or comparison, we’re invited into joyful faithfulness—trusting that what God has placed in our hands is purposeful and that He delights in our obedience. Through this teaching, we’re strengthened to step forward with courage, confidence, and hope, knowing that God is at work in and through our lives as we honor Him with what we’ve been given.

In this sermon, we look at Jesus’ words that reveal what genuine love for Him looks like and how true obedience becomes possible. These two themes—The Evidence of Love and The Power to Obey—show us that following Christ is not something we do in our own strength, but through the transforming presence of the Holy Spirit.Key Points: 1. The Evidence of Love 2. The Power to ObeyThis message calls us to examine our hearts, rest in God’s grace, and rely on the Spirit who empowers us to walk in faithful love and obedience to Jesus.

In this sermon, we turn to Jesus’ words in John 14 - words spoken to disciples who were overwhelmed, fearful, and unsure about the future. Into that moment, Jesus reveals who He truly is, the authority He carries, and the assurance He offers to all who follow Him. As He calls them to pray in His name, He lifts their eyes from their troubles and fixes their hope on Himself. This message invites us to do the same. When life feels uncertain, when faith feels weak, or when we wonder whether God hears us, Jesus reminds us that everything we need—access, confidence, strength, and hope—is found in Him. His identity steadies us, His power emboldens us, and His promise assures us that our prayers are heard by the Father through His name. Key Points: 1. Jesus’ Identity 2. Jesus’ Power 3. Jesus’ Promise

In this message from 1 Corinthians 9:19–27, Pastor unpacks what it means to run to win in the Christian life — not for personal gain, but so that others may come to know the Way. We’re challenged to live with a Gospel lifestyle priority, exchanging personal privilege for the greater mission of serving and reaching people for Christ. Through connection without compromise, we’re called to embody both morality and charity, living so that by all means some may be saved. With a Gospel-winning mentality, we’re reminded to run with resolved determination, rigorous discipline, and real direction — aiming at real, providentially placed people with a heart to pray, care, and share. Ultimately, we must ruthlessly discipline ourselves so that our lives reflect what truly matters to God and to others. Will you run to win so they will know the Way?

In John 14:6, Jesus declares, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” This message explores the exclusive claim of Christ against the backdrop of world religions and modern pluralism. Every faith system—Islam, Mormonism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism—offers a different path to salvation, yet Scripture makes clear there is only one way to the Father.Through this passage, we see: Jesus as the Way — the bridge between sinful humanity and a holy God. Jesus as the Truth — the full revelation of who God is and what is real. Jesus as the Life — the only source of spiritual life and eternal assurance.This sermon exposes the insufficiency of man’s religion and the finality of Christ’s work on the cross. There are not many ways to God—there is one, and His name is Jesus.

In this message, we’re reminded to fix our minds on the hope of heaven — the home Christ has prepared for His people. So often we study destinations on earth while giving little thought to the eternal one waiting for us. But Scripture calls us to set our hearts on things above, to live now in light of the world to come.In this sermon, we explore what awaits us in eternity: 1. We Will Worship 2. We Will Reign 3. We Will Serve Him and Work 4. We Will Rest and ExploreHeaven isn’t a vague dream — it’s a real, renewed creation where believers will live in resurrected bodies, dwell in the presence of Jesus, and experience everlasting joy, purpose, and peace.

Mission Sunday is a moment to remember what God has done and to look ahead in faith to what He will continue to do. At Stonebridge Bible Church, we begin with gratitude—just as Samuel, Nehemiah, and Paul did—acknowledging that the Lord has been faithful every step of the way and will remain faithful as we move forward. God has provided us with a building, and now we trust Him to provide through the generous hearts of His people as we take the next steps toward building out the space for ministry.This message centers on our mission and constant prayer: to preach the Bible, equip the saints, serve the body, and reach the lost so that our people, our city, and the world might know and worship Jesus Christ. It reminds us that everything we do as a church is not out of self-determination but out of dependence on the power of the Holy Spirit. From the preaching of God’s Word, to the equipping and discipling of believers, to acts of service and compassion, to reaching those who do not yet know Christ, every part of our mission flows from the heart of God Himself.As we move into this new chapter together, we do so with confidence that the same God who has helped us “thus far” will continue to lead, provide, and build His church for generations to come.