In this week's message, we heard how, as believers, we're to abstain from the passions of the flesh. We're to do this because giving in to them is a danger to both us and others. As Peter points out in 1 Peter 2:11, these passions war against our soul. Giving in to them can lead us into a state of unrepentance. Peter points out that we're also to do this, that we're to do good, because doing so will cause unbelievers to glorify God when he visits them and because we'll silence the talk of ignorant people. It then stands to reason that the opposite is also true. By giving in to them, we validate the world's criticism of us and our message. This message can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryPlayingWithFire

Today, it seems, we live in a culture of cowards. People are often unwilling to do what is right out of fear. They fear what others may think of them; they're afraid of what they might lose; they're afraid of what others may do to them. But, as we see in 1 Peter 2, as believers, we're called to suffer for what is right. We're to follow in the footsteps of Jesus who wanted nothing more than to do the will of the Father. You can hear or download this message at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryHowFarWillYouGo

Scripture tells us that Jacob, rather than his brother Esau, was to receive the blessing of God. However, throughout his early years, Jacob tried to get the advantage, he tried to get God's blessing, by his own effort and cunning. However, he ended up learning that God is the only source of blessing and that, in order to get it, he had to hang onto him and not let go. The same is also true for us. God is the only source of blessing and in order to get it, we must hold onto Jesus. This message can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryOnlyJesus

Today, I have our Holy Week and Easter messages. On Maundy Thursday we talked about the Lord's Supper, why it continues to be practiced today, and why it's so meaningful for believers in Jesus. It can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryBrokenForYou

On Good Friday, we talked about the meaning of this day. We saw that it's a day of mourning because we remember Jesus' death and our role in his suffering. But we also saw that it's also a day of rejoicing. Without Good Friday, with the willing sacrifice of Jesus, we wouldn't have the hope we receive on Easter. It can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryGivenForYou

On Easter we reflected on the importance of the resurrection. Many people say that, even if Jesus was just a man, even if he didn't rise from the dead, the Christian faith would remain intact; they say that at the core of our faith is the call to love one another. While this is important, the Christian faith truly hangs on Jesus and his resurrection. Had he not risen from the grave, we would remain in our sin and we'd remain without hope. This message can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryTheSourceofHope

We concluded the series, "Our Father Abraham", with a message titled "A Man of Legacy." As Abraham got older, he wanted to find a wife for his son, Isaac. However, he didn't want Isaac marrying a woman of Canaan. He didn't want this because the women of that land worshipped other gods and might pull his son away from the Lord. So he sent his servant to his homeland, to his own family, to find him a wife. In this way, Abraham sought to protect his son and to leave a legacy of faith behind him. In the same way, as believers in Jesus, we too should be men and women of legacy; we should desire to leave a legacy of faith behind us when our time in this world comes to an end. This message can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryAManofLegacy

Last night, we finished our Lenten series, "Words from the Cross." Our message focused on the last words Jesus spoke prior to his death, the word os committal. Before dying, Jesus committed his spirit into the hands of the Father. Like Jesus, we too must commit ourselves into God's care because we have no control over death or the life after. And with Jesus' sacrifice, we also know that, when we die, we will be welcomed into his loving arms. This message can he heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryTheWordofCommittal

In our message this Sunday, we saw Abraham obey God's command to sacrifice his son as a burnt offering. God stopped him at the last moment, but we see in this that Abraham was a man of extraordinary faith. He was willing to obey God and trust his promise no matter what. This is a faith we all need as we face decisions about whether to obey Christ or disobey, believe him or disbelieve. You can hear it at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryAManofFaith

In the series we've been hearing on Wednesday evenings, we come to one of Jesus' final words spoken from the cross. Prior to his death, he declared that it is finished. When he said this, he was saying that his work of redemption was complete and that the penalty of our sins had been paid. There's no more that needs to be done; there's no more that can be done. You can hear this message at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryTheWordofTriumph

In our series, "Our Father Abraham," we see that God confirmed his promise to Abraham. He also added that he would have a son with Sarah and that this would be the child through whom he'd establish his covenant. Instead of doubting God, instead of trying to do it his own way, Abraham believed God in a spirit of amazement. In the same way, we too need to trust God even when his promises seem unrealistic. This message can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryAManofTrust

On Wednesday night, in our series "Words from the Cross", we looked at the word of desolation. While hanging on the cross, Jesus asked God why he had forsaken him. When we look at what Jesus was enduring, along with the testimony of Scripture, we find that he was truly experiencing the judgment of God. In this message we look at why this was the case and what it means for us. You can hear this message at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryTheWordofDesolation

In our series "Our Father Abraham" we see this week that Abraham was a man of mercy. When God discussed with him the destruction of Sodom, Abraham interceded for the righteous of the city. He didn't want to see them suffer the same fate as the wicked. We, in the church today, need to have this same heart. We too should go to God pleading for the salvation of his people in a world that is facing his judgment. This message can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryAManofMercy

During our Lenten service last night, we looked at another word of Jesus from the cross. We see that Jesus, as he was dying, was concerned about his mother's welfare and provision in this world, and he provided for that. In the same way, he's also concerned not only about our salvation, but also about our needs in this life. This message can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryTheWordofConcern

This Sunday, we looked at another failure of Abraham and what we can learn from it. We see that, because of their outward circumstances, Abram and Sarai tried to fulfill God's promise their own way. We often do the same thing. But God doesn't need our wisdom or insight to determine the best way to accomplish his purpose. God is able to do everything he's promised and he's faithful to his Word. This message can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryAManofWeakness

Sunday, we were forced to cancel church do to bad weather. However, on Wednesday night we continued our series "Words from the Cross" with a message titled "The Word of Assurance." As Jesus hung on the cross, he gave the assurance of salvation to one of the thieves who were hanging next to him. We find, as we seach the Scriptures, that God gives the same assurance to each one of us who look to Jesus and trust in him. And because of this, we no longer have to fear death or the judgment of God. You can hear it or download it at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryTheWordofAssurance

Throughout Lent, we're having Wednesday evening worship services. We'll be focusing during this time on the words of Jesus spoken from the cross. The word that we considered this week is the word of forgiveness. Even during his tremendous suffering, Jesus prayed for his persecutors, asking that they might be forgiven. This is a great encouragement to us because, if Jesus desired their forgiveness, it also assures us that he desires ours as well. It also serves as an example for us to seek the forgiveness of all people, even those who hate us and cause us to suffer. You can hear this message at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryTheWordofForgiveness

In our third message of the series, "Our Father Abraham" we learn that the father of the faithful was a man of peace. In Genesis 13 we see that he was willing to give his nephew the first choice of land, and the best land, for the sake of peace. God also desires for us, as his children, to live in peace with one another. But are we, like Abraham, willing to sacrifice things of value, things of importance, to maintain peace? This message can be heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryAManofPeace

Yesterday, we continued our series on Abraham with a message based on Genesis 12:10-20. In this message we looked at an act of great selfishness on the part of Abraham and how we're called, as believers, to generosity, selflessness, and humility. We also saw how this sin committed by Abraham was rooted in a lack of trust in the promises of God and how the same thing is often true of us. You can hear it at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryAManofSin

This week, we started an eight week series that will continue on Sunday's up until Holy Week. The title of this series is "Our Father Abraham." In it, we'll look at Abraham, the father of the faithful, and see what we can learn from him to apply to our own walk of faith.

This week's message is based on Genesis 12:1-9. In it we see that Abraham, because of his great faith, was a man of sacrifice. And as the faithful of God, we too must be men and women of sacrifice. It can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryAManofSacrifice

The hymn "Amazing Grace" is one of the most widely known and most loved hymns of the church. But even though we sing of God's amazing grace, few people today are truly amazed by it. So many of us continue to depend on works or our own goodness to earn God's salvation and as a method to judge the worthiness of others for God's blessings. In Matthew 20:1-16, Jesus tells a parable that reveals to us the true nature of God's grace and why we frequently live in resentment of it. You can hear it at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryAmazingGrace

Even though most believers say that God's Word is important, so many seem bored by its message and indifferent to what it says. In this message based on Hebrews 2:1-3, we see that this attitude can lead to disastrous consequences. It can be heard at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryPayAttention