Pastor Jerry A. Burns

A Character Study of Moses

The sermon initiates a character sketch of Moses, drawing primarily from the book of Exodus. It begins by reading from Exodus chapter 3, detailing God’s call to Moses and His promise to deliver the Israelites from Egypt. This message then pivots to explore the defining characteristic of Moses: his meekness. Despite Moses’ initial reluctance and […]

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The Unknown God

This message begins by highlighting a societal trend: the fading knowledge of the true God. Many people either openly reject God or create their own version of ‘a god’ that aligns with their personal desires, often to justify their actions. A recent poll indicated that 50% of people believe they will go to heaven because

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Real-Life Issues: Hope

This sermon primarily focuses on the profound concept of hope, distinguishing between “cultural hope” and “biblical hope.” Cultural hope is presented as a mere optimistic desire, contingent on changeable factors like people, circumstances, or worldly ambitions, and is ultimately prone to disappointment. In contrast, biblical hope is an optimistic assurance, a guaranteed certainty that something

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What Are You Seeking?

The sermon begins by highlighting Mary Magdalene’s fervent search for Jesus’ body, after His crucifixion, as depicted in John chapter 20. Like Solomon who sought fulfillment in worldly pursuits only to find vanity (Ecclesiastes 1:2), Mary’s desperate search in the tomb represented a universal human quest for peace, identity, and hope. The sermon emphasizes that

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A Study on the Devil (Pt. 6)

The sermon extensively details the nature and strategies of the devil, emphasizing that he is a strategic and organized being whose primary aim is to oppose God and destroy His people through various means. The sermon highlights that the devil’s primary weapon is deception, as illustrated by his transformation into an angel of light (2

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As My Lord Seeth

This sermon explores the concept of spiritual transformation, drawing parallels with the season of spring and the narrative of Elisha healing the bitter waters of Jericho in 2 Kings 2. The message emphasizes the critical importance of being honest with God about one’s inner spiritual state, or ‘heart condition’. It highlights that while outward appearances

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The Branch of Jesse

The sermon begins by contrasting the unpredictable nature of spring with the calendar’s designation, drawing an analogy to life’s uncertainties. The speaker then delves into Isaiah chapter 10, where Judah faces divine judgment, symbolized by a forest being cut down to mere stumps due to their sin. This bleak outlook is dramatically contrasted with Isaiah

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Restoring Grace

The sermon begins by emphasizing the internal struggle within every Christian between the spirit and the flesh, drawing from Galatians 5:16-17 and Romans 7:14-23. This struggle influences every area of life, leading to a constant battle between what is right and what is wrong, or good and best. The sermon explains that while believers understand

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