Sermons & Sunday Schools

Arm Yourself to Suffer Righteously

In this sermon, David Capoccia explores Peter’s exhortation regarding suffering in 1 Peter 4. After some important introductory information, David Capoccia explains that, to suffer righteously and joyfully, believers must: 1.) arm themselves for suffering with Christ’s mindset, 2.) not seek to escape suffering by adopting worldly behavior, and 3.) remember that judgment is coming.

Wisdom from God

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 2 Lesson 8 In this lesson, David Capoccia overviews the book of Proverbs. After a quiz on what is really a biblical proverb, David Capoccia discusses the background of Proverbs, the purpose of Proverbs given in its introductory chapters, and the broad array of life topics addressed in Proverbs. David Capoccia…

The Truths of Serious Discipleship (Part 5): Marriage and Divorce

In this sermon, Pastor Babij concludes his examination of the New Testament’s teaching on marriage and divorce. In this sermon, Pastor Babij explains the two exceptions to God’s prohibition on divorce and remarriage: 1.) habitual, unrepentant, hard-hearted adultery and 2.) desertion by a non-believing spouse. Pastor Babij also discusses what a Christian should do if there is an unbiblical…

Solomon Builds God’s Temple

ABC Year 2 Quarter 2 Lesson 7 In this lesson, David Capoccia discusses Solomon’s temple, both its description from Kings and Chronicles as well as the preparations King David made for his son Solomon. David Capoccia also briefly examines how temple worship changed after Solomon and what the temple means for believers today.

The Truths of Serious Discipleship (Part 4): Marriage and Divorce

In this sermon, Pastor Babij further examines the teaching of Jesus in Mark regarding divorce. In part 4, Pastor Babij explains the meaning of “indecency” as originally intended in Moses’ divorce law in Deuteronomy 24:1-4; according to Moses, the only defilement causing divorce to be permitted is sexual immorality.

Parallel Accounts

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 2 Lesson 6 In this lesson, David Capoccia examines how the time periods discussed in the different OT books fit together — which books overlap in time and how they do so. David Capoccia also explains the benefits of having multiple historical accounts on the same person or event, which…

Obedience is Paramount

In this Mother’s Day sermon, Pastor Babij examines a section of Proverbs dealing with the value of God’s wisdom and the need of parents to inculcate wisdom in their children. Pastor Babij explains that each person must be careful to: keep watch on wisdom so that it does not fade, secure wisdom so that it…

The Truth of Serious Discipleship (Part 3): Marriage & Divorce

God’s binding purpose for marriage is the focal point of this sermon in which Pastor Babij explores Jesus’ teaching on marriage and divorce. Against a backdrop of Pharisaical provocation, Jesus’ response provides recourse to the Mosaic law. Pastor Babij draws applications from Deuteronomy and 1 Corinthians to encourage Christians to foster commitment as the fount…

Praises to God

In this lesson, David Capoccia introduces the Book of Psalms and surveys its background information, interpretive considerations, and types. David Capoccia breaks the Psalms down into six types. Thanksgiving (e.g Ps. 150) Wisdom (e.g. Ps. 1) Royal (e.g. Ps. 110) Lamentation (e.g. Ps. 43) Penitential (e.g. Ps. 38) Imprecatory (e.g. Ps. 58)