Sermons & Sunday Schools

Reasons Why Jesus Had to Rise from the Dead

In today’s Resurrection Sunday sermon, Pastor Babij teaches on why Jesus’ resurrection is foundational for the Christian faith and for salvation. The biblical reasons include: 1. To show the Father’s justice satisfied 2. To prove Jesus is the Son of God and has the full authority of the Godhead 3. To display the power of…

Reasons Why Jesus Had to Die

In this Palm Sunday sermon, Pastor Babij teaches from various Scriptures the reasons why Jesus had to die. Many people misunderstand Jesus’ death, thinking that Jesus’ death merely shows us: 1. How much God loves us 2. That even good men will die 3. That Jesus was overcome by His enemies. Pastor refutes these beliefs…

Paul’s First Journey

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 4 Lesson 1 This week in Sunday school, we look at Paul’s first missionary journey to the Gentiles. Where precisely did Paul and Barnabas go? What did they do? What were the results? And what do these happenings show us about God and our own necessary attitude toward the…

The Destiny of the Christian: The Practice of Holiness – Part 3

In this sermon, Pastor Babij teaches from 1 Peter 2:9-10 on the various positional standings Christians have before God and the callings that Christians are to practice and enjoy as a result. Full Transcript: As we continue to look at 1 Peter, we will be focusing our attention on 1 Peter 2:9-10. Along the way,…

Benefiting from the Biblical Languages

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 3 Lesson 13 This week features a special Sunday school lesson on the biblical languages and how anyone can benefit from using the biblical languages to study the Bible. In the lesson, we investigate four main questions: 1. What are the biblical languages? 2. Why is it important and…

Not Ashamed of the Gospel

In today’s sermon, Greg Ho explains from Romans 1:16-17 and other scriptures three reasons not to be ashamed of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ: 1. The gospel is the awesome power of God to save 2. The gospel is applicable to everyone 3. The gospel is absolutely free Full Transcript: Two weeks ago, there…

The Gospel Goes to the Gentiles

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 3 Lesson 12 We continue our study of the book of Acts this week as we see the gospel go to the Gentiles. How did the gospel first formally reach the Gentiles? Why was it such a big deal to the early Jewish Christians for Gentiles to be included…

The Destiny of the Christian: The Practice of Holiness – Part 2

Continuing his preaching from First Peter 2:1-8, Pastor Babij explains how Jesus is the cornerstone of the Christian’s faith and of the entire plan of salvation. Pastor also discusses how many stumble on the rock of Jesus because of disobedience to God’s written Word. Pastor Babij concludes by exhorting Christians to see themselves as God…

Saul Is Converted

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 3 Lesson 11 This week in Sunday school, we see God’s gospel plan in the book of Acts feature an extremely surprising twist: the conversion of the very one leading the deadly persecution against the Christians! How did wicked Saul receive salvation? What happened to Saul afterwards? Why did…

The Destiny of the Christian: The Practice of Holiness – Part 1

Preaching from First Peter 2:1-8 and other verses, Pastor Babij teaches that Christians together are a new, spiritual temple and priests offering sacrifices of thanksgiving and praise to God. Pastor Babij, therefore, exhorts Christians to present themselves as a living sacrifice, bringing everything in life to Jesus Christ in worship. Full Transcript: In 1 Peter…