Our Identity in Christ (Ephesians 1:13-14)
/We're taking a one-week pause in our Memento Mori sermon series to welcome Pastor Ron Bouthillette. He's going to preach a New Year's message on our foundational identity in Christ.
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Sermon Series Archive
- 1 Corinthians 3
- 1 Kings 1
- 1 Peter 1
- 1 Timothy 12
- 10 Commandments 11
- 2 Corinthians 1
- 2 John 3
- 2 Samuel 1
- Acts 4
- Advent 8
- Authority 8
- Boy Meets Girl 4
- Crazy Busy 4
- Daniel 1
- Deuteronomy 1
- Easter 5
- Ecclesiastes 14
- Ephesians 15
- Esther 9
- Exodus 2
- Ezekiel 2
- Galatians 13
- Genesis 58
- Glorify God w/Your Body 2
- Good Friday 1
- Haggai 5
- Isaiah 9 (Advent) 4
- James 15
- Jeremiah 2
- John 17
- Jonah 5
- Jude 1
- Judges 1
- Lord Help My Unbelief 3
- Luke 1
- Luke 1-3 (Advent) 6
- Luke 15 4
- Malachi 6
- Mark 13
- Matthew 84
- Matthew 1-2 (Advent) 5
- Missions 7
- Parables of Jesus 3
- Philippians 14
- Proverbs 10
- Psalms 11
- Revelation 11
- Rhythms of Grace 3
- Romans 37
- Ruth 4
You are Mortal: Death and Identity (Psalm 90)
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We'll begin the New Year with a short sermon series on the subject of death. This isn't your typical optimistic New Year's theme, but the truth is, the reality of death gives us perspective on life. And God's word has a ton to say about this! My hope for you is that we will enter this new year prepared to die and, therefore, prepared to live.
O Little Town of Bethlehem (Ruth 4:1-12)
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As we continue in our study of the book of Ruth, we come now to the moment Naomi and Ruth had been waiting for. Boaz will officially become Ruth's redeemer. In this account, the emphasis is placed on the cost that Boaz must bear in order to save Ruth--which, of course, reminds us of the great cost that Jesus' paid to redeem us. Indeed, Christ's wooden manger will lead to his wooden cross.
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (Ruth 3:1-18)
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At Christmastime, we remember the midnight hour when Jesus was born in Bethlehem and when the angels made their dramatic announcement to the shepherds, as the famous Christmas carol (and our sermon title) recounts. But a thousand years earlier there was another momentous midnight event. Though it is much quieter than the angels' announcement, it is no less significant. Boaz agrees to be Ruth's redeemer, which ultimately allows Christ to be ours.
Tidings of Comfort and Joy (Ruth 2:1-23)
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As we continue our Advent series in ancient Bethlehem and the book of Ruth, we come to some good news and hope that the two widows' dire circumstances may change. How did this come about? By unmerited grace. This chapter is both a comforting encouragement of God's grace for us, and a powerful call to be God's instrument of grace for others.
In the Bleak Midwinter (Ruth 1:1-22)
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We'll spend this Advent season in Bethlehem, though not with the traditional manger scene that you're thinking of. We'll instead explore an earlier tale of light and hope amid darkness and despair in the now-famous Little Town--a story that made Mary and Joseph's journey possible a thousand years later.
Unfortunately, we had technical issues recording the sermon, but a loose manuscript may be found here.
Sheep Among Wolves: Opposition to Kingdom Mission (Matthew 10:16-11:1)
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Two weeks ago we saw that Jesus calls, commissions, and empowers kingdom workers like us to share his good news. But this Sunday's passage is a reality check. On this mission, there will be significant and surprising opposition. Yet in the midst of this persecution, we'll see that Jesus offers us incredible comfort.
Was the Church a Mistake? (Jude 17-23)
/This week is Missions Sunday! We welcome Jim Harrell to preach to us from God's word about the mission of serving other churches in need. Jim is an elder at Christ Community Church in Taunton, MA and the founder of Overseed, an organization committed to church revitalization in New England. We'll also hear a testimony from Pastor Hunter Guthrie of First Baptist Church of Medfield, MA.
The Need for Kingdom Workers (Matthew 9:35-10:15)
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This Sunday, Jesus invites and instructs his disciples--and us--in his kingdom mission. We'll see that being a Christian is not just a calling to Christ but it's a calling to love and share the gospel with the world around us.
You Have Never Seen a King Like This (Matthew 9:27-34)
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We have the privilege to welcome Dillon Cauley, Pastoral Resident at Beacon Community Church in Belmont, MA. Dillon will preach the word to us as we continue in our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew.
Beware of Religious Clutter (Matthew 9:14-26)
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This Sunday we'll continue our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, and we have the privilege to have Pastor Ron Bouthillette preach God's word to us. Pastor Ron is the Lead Pastor of The Bridge Community Church (formerly First Baptist Church) in Milford, New Hampshire. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and former member of Ruggles from back in the 1970s!
Jesus Loves Sinners (Matthew 9:1-13)
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As we continue in our series in the Gospel of Matthew, we see Jesus begin to reveal more and more both his identity and his purpose. We'll see in our passage on Sunday that both Jesus' authority and Jesus' mission is directed toward a singular goal: to heal sick sinners.
King Over Chaos (Matthew 8:23-34)
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2020 has been a chaotic year, but the truth is, this year has reminded us how little control we have over our lives. In Sunday's passage, we'll see Jesus' sovereignty over chaos over both nature and evil--and learn how we should respond not in fear but in faith and peace.
The Price and Priority of Christ's Kingdom (Matthew 8:18-22)
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We return this week to the Gospel of Matthew where Jesus encounters a hasty scholar and a hesitant son. In these short interactions, we'll learn what it means to follow Jesus and submit to him as King.
Margin for the Marginalized (Leviticus 19:9-10)
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This week is our annual stewardship Sunday, the one week every year when we consider how the Lord calls us to steward our finances for his kingdom purposes. This is also the season when we invite you to plan out your giving to the church for the next year, which serves to grow each of us in generosity while also helping us plan our church budget for the coming year. On Sunday, we'll open up the book of Leviticus and see how God's call to holy living applies to our money.
Why Jesus Healed (Matthew 8:1-17)
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Jesus is known, even by his skeptics, as not only a great teacher but a miraculous healer as well. Yet what was the purpose of Jesus healing people as part of his ministry? And what can we learn from Jesus' healings in the first century as we endure a plague of disease in the 21st century? This Sunday, we move into a new section of the Gospel of Matthew as we transition from learning about Christ's kingdom to seeing it in action.
The Test of True Christianity, Part 3 (Matthew 7:21-29)
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This week is Vision Sunday! It's the one Sunday per year when we acknowledge God's faithfulness in and through our church since our founding in 1870. And this year marks our 150th year of gospel ministry in Boston! We will celebrate our past and focus on our present and future mission to invite Boston and beyond into a life-changing relationship with Christ and his church. We'll open the final words of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and see Jesus' test of a true Christian.
The Test of True Christianity, Part 2 (Matthew 7:15-20)
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Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with a powerful invitation into his true kingdom in contrast to counterfeit Christianity. In Part 2 this week, we'll look at the importance and value of teachers--those who guide us along the path of discipleship. Jesus warns us about "false prophets" and gives us some advice for discerning whether a teacher is true or false.
The Test of True Christianity, Part 1 (Matthew 7:13-20)
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Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with a powerful invitation into his true kingdom in contrast to counterfeit Christianity. In Part 1 this week, we'll see the first two invitations to walk the narrow way and to follow the right teachers.
The Prayer-Empowered Kingdom Life (Matthew 7:7-12)
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Jesus' Sermon on the Mount is chock full of blunt, challenging teaching that can leave even the best of us feeling discouraged at our lack of righteousness. If you've ever felt like a failure, this week's passage is for you. Jesus concludes the main body of his sermon with one of the most encouraging--and empowering--passages in all of Scripture.