Sermons by Brent Smith
From Victory to Vulnerability | 1 Samuel 26 & 27 | Brent Smith
In 1 Samuel 26 and 27, David spares King Saul’s life a second time, refusing to harm “the Lord’s anointed” despite having the opportunity, leading Saul to temporarily cease his pursuit. Weary, David then flees to live among the Philistines in Gath for safety, deceiving their king while secretly raiding other nations.
Truth, Lies and Eternal Consequences | 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 | Brent Smith
This passage addresses the coming of the lawless one, the deception that will accompany his arrival, and the ultimate judgment that befalls those who reject the truth.
The Restrainer and the Antichrist | 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8 | Brent Smith
Paul writes to comfort the believers in Thessalonica who had been deceived to think they were in the Day of the Lord. He comforts them by explaining the prophetic sequence that will precede the day of the Lord and assures them that history is unfolding under God’s sovereign control.
Waiting On God When You’re Wronged | 1 Samuel 24 and 25 | Brent Smith
You’ll remember at the end of chapter 23, Saul was hunting David and was nearly ready to catch him, but God sent the Philistines to invade the land and distract Saul. Saul left David to deal with the Philistines. It was all the sovereign work of the Lord. And in Chapter 24 we see God’s sovereignty at work again. Once Saul had dealt with the Philistines, he was told that David was in the Wilderness of En Gedi.
Justice, Judgement and Glory | 2 Thessalonians 1:6-12 | Brent Smith
Paul encourages the Thessalonian church amidst their suffering, emphasizing that God is just and that justice will be seen in comforting the afflicted, and in punishing the wicked in judgment. This will ultimately lead to glory for those who hold fast to their faith.
On The Run But Not Alone | 1 Samuel 22-23 | Brent Smith
We left off with David on the run from Saul. This is a period of time where David is going to be tested greatly. He’s been anointed king already, but it will be approximately 15 years between his anointing and his ascension to the throne. But they’re not wasted years. They’re years that God is preparing and teaching David many things that will be of value for David leading a nation as their King. We’ll see in our study today…
Strength In Suffering | 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5 | Brent Smith
In this passage Paul commends the Thessalonian church for their steadfast faith and endurance in the face of persecution. He encourages them by affirming that their suffering is not in vain but serves a purpose in God’s kingdom.
Prophecy Update | Brent Smith & Randy Dyck
Pastor Brent and Randy take a look at various news and current events around the world and the prophetic significance they carry.
Marks Of A Church Ready For Christ’s Return | 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 | Brent Smith
Paul concludes this letter by giving some good instructions to the church centering around their behaviour toward one another and toward God. Living in light of Christ’s Return should indeed affect how we live today.
Wide Awake in the Last Days | 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 | Brent Smith
Paul addresses the uncertainty surrounding the Day of the Lord, reassuring believers that they should not fear the coming judgment but instead live in hope and holiness as children of light, who are distinct from those in darkness.
Fact Checking Christmas | Matthew 2:7-12 | Brent Smith
Though Christmas is filled with lots of great truths for us, it also has lots of traditions and things passed down that were never really a part of the Christmas narrative at all. These are images and thoughts that are embedded in our brain as what happened, but when you dive in a little deeper the reality is quite different. Some of these are minor innocent things for us, but some of the realities of Christmas reveal a deeper meaning…
Christmas on Time | Galatians 4:4-5 | Brent Smith
Waiting is never easy. We’ve become so conditioned to things being express, instant, immediate, that having to wait for any period of time is agony. And yet, waiting is right where the Lord often has us. It’s not a waiting to make us frustrated, it’s a waiting to bring us to a place of resting in Him. Trusting Him and learning in that time that He’s all we need. And He not only wants to sustain us, He wants to…