Sermons by Kyle Lewis
Exodus 1:8-22 – Fear God, Not Pharaoh
Fear can drive us to grasp for control, compromise our convictions, and make destructive choices. In Exodus 1:8–22, Pharaoh’s fear leads him from oppression to murder, while two seemingly powerless midwives show remarkable courage because they fear God more than the king. Their example reminds us that courage is not the absence of fear but choosing obedience to God even when it costs us something. Ultimately, Pharaoh’s failed schemes point forward to Jesus, whose cross appeared to be evil’s victory…
Exodus 1:1-7 – A Promise Still Alive
Generations come and go, circumstances change, and even the most important people eventually pass away, but God’s promises remain. In Exodus 1:1–7, Israel moves from one generation to the next while God quietly fulfills His covenant promises through seemingly ordinary circumstances. This sermon challenges us to interpret our circumstances through God’s promises rather than judging God’s faithfulness by what we can see right now. It also reminds us that we are not responsible for controlling the future, but for faithfully…
Psalm 130 – The Way Out of the Depths
Psalm 130 speaks to those moments when sin, guilt, and discouragement leave us feeling trapped in the depths. Rather than trying to rescue ourselves, the psalm calls us to cry out to God, trust his forgiveness, wait on his Word, and place our hope in him. Through Jesus Christ, God offers forgiveness that is greater than our guilt and redemption that is abundant enough for all our sin. This sermon reminds us that the way out of the depths is…
Psalm 127 – Unless The Lord
Psalm 127 reminds us that everything we build ultimately depends upon God’s blessing. Whether we are building a career, raising a family, serving in ministry, or pursuing any other goal, we should work faithfully without believing the results ultimately depend on us. Because God remains faithful even when we stop working, we can rest instead of being consumed by anxiety. And when God places blessings in our lives, we should recognize them as gifts to be received gratefully rather than…
Psalm 124 – When God Is on Your Side
Psalm 124 asks a humbling question: Where would we be if the Lord had not been on our side? David looks back at Israel’s dangers and recognizes that their survival was ultimately not because of their strength, wisdom, or ability, but because God delivered them. The same truth applies to Christians today: sometimes God delivers us from trials, and sometimes He carries us through them, but in Christ our troubles never get the final word. Because Jesus has saved us,…
Psalm 122 – Glad To Be Here
Psalm 122 gives us a picture of what God’s people should look like when they gather together: joyful, united, and committed to one another’s good. Rather than viewing church as a building or something we simply attend, this sermon challenges us to see the church as God’s people gathered around Jesus Christ. Because Jesus brings us into God’s presence, makes us one people, and gives us true peace, we can gladly gather, stand together, and actively contribute to the health…
Psalm 121 – The God Who Keeps You
Life’s journey includes dangers, uncertainties, and circumstances we cannot control. Psalm 121 teaches us to lift our eyes beyond our problems and look to the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth, for help. God is our Keeper who never sleeps, remains near through both the brightness of day and the darkness of night, and preserves his people through every trial. This does not mean Christians will never suffer, but it does mean that nothing can separate believers from the…
Psalm 120 – A Bumpy Road
Psalm 120 begins the Songs of Ascents, a collection of psalms traditionally associated with travelers journeying to Jerusalem. Like those ancient pilgrims, Christians are traveling through a world that is not their true home, and the road will sometimes be difficult. The psalmist shows us how to respond when we experience lies, conflict, disappointment, and opposition. Instead of despairing, we should pray; instead of seeking revenge, we should trust God’s justice; and instead of settling into this world, we should…
Acts 1:6-11 – You Are A Witness
In Acts 1:6-11, Jesus gives his disciples one clear mission before ascending into heaven: they are to be his witnesses. Instead of letting them focus on times, seasons, or speculation about the kingdom, Jesus redirects them to the Spirit-empowered work of testifying about him. This sermon reminds us that witnessing is not about having every answer or winning every argument, but simply sharing the truth about who Jesus is and what he has done. Christians are called to testify locally,…
Hebrews 10:19-26 – Don’t Be A Loner
*Live picture starts at around 30 seconds. Real faith is not meant to be lived alone. In Hebrews 10:19–25, we are reminded that Jesus has opened the way for us to draw near to God with confidence, hold fast to our hope, and help one another keep going. Because Christ has given us full access to God, we should not live at a distance from him or from his people. Christians need one another to grow, endure, be encouraged, and…
John 15:1-11 – Abiding In Christ
In John 15:1-11, Jesus teaches that he is the true vine and his followers are the branches. Real faith is not merely knowing about Jesus, attending church, or being near spiritual things. Real faith abides in Christ. As believers remain connected to Jesus through his Word, obedience, love, and dependence on him, his life begins to produce fruit in them. This sermon calls us to examine what our lives are producing, turn from the bad fruit of sin, and look…
Romans 12:1-2 – Living A Life Of Worship
Real faith does not reduce worship to singing, church attendance, or a Sunday morning feeling. In Romans 12:1-2, Paul shows that true worship is a whole-life response to the mercy God has shown us in Christ. Because Jesus gave himself for us, Christians are called to offer their bodies, minds, habits, choices, and daily lives back to God. This kind of worship requires both renewing our minds with God’s truth and guarding our minds from the patterns of the world.…