Carlton Landing Community Church Sermons

The Revelation of His Law: Ex. 20

The Ten Commandments are revered outside of religious settings; they adorn our law courts and government buildings. Why have they had such an enduring appeal? What can they teach us now? At Mount Sinai, Israel is invited into a formal covenant with God, but the order is highly significant. In this passage, God reveals more than just his law, he reveals his grace, character, and the coming Messiah who will perfectly fulfill the law.

The Power of His Blood: Ex. 12

The Passover is the most potent image in the Bible of what Jesus did on the cross. After nine plagues, God told the Israelites to select a lamb and spread its blood on the door of their homes. As they celebrated the Passover, they were previewing the sacrifice of God's own son, who would be saved by the power of his blood.

The Purpose of His Judgment: Ex. 5-11

The plagues are one of the best-known and least-understood parts of the Exodus. Why did God subject Egypt and the Israelites to judgment? In chapter 5, Pharaoh asks the question that spans the whole book of Exodus; "Who is God that I should obey him?" The rest of the book is an answer to this question and an arrow pointing to an overarching theme in the Bible, salvation through judgment.

The Revelation of His Name: Ex. 3:1-15

Names are incredibly important, especially in the Bible. In this passage, God reveals his name to Moses and the people of Israel. It is his name forever, YHWH, and it is still his name today. This passage reveals God's character and plan, then and now.

The Surprise of His Deliverance: Ex. 1:15-2:10

At the beginning of Exodus, the children of Abraham find themselves in a difficult position. But signs soon emerge that God is bringing new life to their situation. God will surprise his people with his deliverance. Today, God still loves to tell these stories, and as we look to the past, we learn to look for God in the present.

The Promise of His Presence: Ex. 2:23-25

The book of Exodus is a continuation and a reversal of the theme of Genesis. While the book starts in Egypt, it ends with God dwelling again with his people. In fact, the story of the Exodus teaches us about how we can dwell in the presence of God and how to worship him. This is the first message in a series on the book of Exodus.

The Peacemaking King: Is. 9

Through Christ, God is making all things new, starting with us. Part of the message of Christmas is that this peacemaking project has begun, and we are all a part of it. But God doesn't make peace like we do. He comes to us personally, in weakness, and in love to set things right and enlist us in his peacemaking project across the world.

The Everlasting King: Dan. 7

The story of humanity is a story about power. Kings and kingdoms rise and fall, but in the book of Daniel, God reveals his overarching and eternal reign over the kingdoms of the earth. Daniel's faithful presence reveals his underlying trust in God's guidance of history. This story comes full circle when Jesus is born and the Magi come to worship him. This event signifies that God's promises are going to come true through the life of his son.

The Humble King: Zech. 9

In one of the lower points in the history of Israel, Zechariah uses a new word to describe the Messiah: humble. This was not a word anyone would have used to describe a king, but this king would be different. He would be humble; he would take on the form of a servant to save his people. When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, every part of the story showcased his humility, lowliness, and care for us.

The Glorious King: Psalm 24

From the time Adam and Eve left the Garden, people were waiting for a king. What kind of King would he be? When would he come? David, who was the greatest king of Israel, was waiting for another king. In Psalm 24, he proclaims the King of Glory. The coming Messiah would be glorious, holy, and greater than his father David.