Morningview Sermon Podcast

Judges 2:6-15; February 1, 2026; Robert Gardner

One of the greatest struggles that plagued the early church was the teaching of the Judaizers. They believed that for a person to be saved, they had to come under and be obedient to all the tenants of the Mosaic Law. In this text, we see the early church grappling with this question and coming to the determination that salvation is not by works of the law, but by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. 

The Merciful Judge; Judges 2:16-3:6; February 8, 2026; Robert Gardner

Once the Jerusalem council had decided that Gentiles did not have to come under the Mosaic Law in order to be saved, they now had to communicate their decision to the churches. They selected Judas Barsabbas and Silas to accompany Paul and Barnbas back to Antioch and deliver a letter to the congregation there. As the Gentiles received this letter, the rejoiced at the goodness of God and hungered all the more to receive teaching about Christ and salvation.

No other gods; Judges 2:16-3:6; February 15; Robert Gardner

The Prototypical Judge; Judges 3:7-11; February 22, 2026; Robert Gardner

On the day of the final judgement, Christ will sit on His glorious throne and He will separate believers from unbelievers just like a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. How will we be judged? Christ says it is on the basis of whether or not we have shown compassion to His people. It is not that we earn our salvation by being compassionate, but rather, our compassion is evidence that we have truly been transformed by grace through faith in Christ. Are you a compassionate believer?

Ehud & Eglon; Judges 3:12-30; March 1, 2026; Robert Gardner

What happens when godly people can't agree? In this text, Paul and Barnabas have a falling out that is so severe that they decide to part ways. What we learn from them is that even the best Christians are still not perfect on this side of eternity, and yet God, in His wisdom and loving providence, works redemptively to further His purpose and accomplish the unity of His people.

As Paul and Silas returned to Lystra to check on the church and inform them of the Jerusalem council's decision, Paul was led to recruit Timothy to join them on their missionary journey. In this sermon, we explore the importance of passing on the faith to the next generation of believers, specifically giving 2 charges. The first is to young people to not waste their youth in pursuance to the things of the world. The second is to adults to take up the responsibility to mentor the next generation.

Deborah and Barak; Judges 3:31-4:10; March 8, 2026; Robert Gardner

With Timothy now part of their group, Paul and Silas continued with their plan to visit and strengthen the churches in Asia minor. But God had a bigger vision for what He wanted them to do, and a divine appointment for them to keep all the way over in Europe, so by closing doors and by giving Paul a direct vision, the Holy Spirit directed them right where He wanted them to go. In this sermon, we explore how believers can prayerfully discern the leading of the Holy Spirit.

God Crushes the Wicked; Judges 4:1-24; March 15, 2026; Robert Gardner

Only Two Sides; Judges 5; March 29, 2026; Robert Gardner

What Are True Worshippers?; John 4:23-26; March 29, 2026; Jordan Nelson

In these 3 verses, Paul continues his contrast what marks those who walk according to the Spirit with those who walk according to the flesh. If you know Jesus Christ as your Savior from sin and your One and only hope, what Paul says here is true of you: 1. You Have the Spirit of God and He Has You; 2. You Belong to Jesus Christ Himself; 3. You Live because of Christ's Righteousness; and the wonder of Easter: 4. Your Mortal Body Will Be Raised to Eternal Life

Good Friday Sermon; April 3, 2026; Robert Gardner

What we have before us in this text is the first detailed case of demon possession and exorcism in the book of Acts. This passage is here to remind us that we are part of a spiritual war that has raged throughout the ages. Jesus Christ has struck the death-blow and proved that He is the reigning, conquering King. Though Satan is vanquished, he continues to operate with a form of guerrilla warfare, wreaking havoc wherever he can. Thus, we must remain vigilant and know that Christ always wins!

The Long-Suffering God; Judges 6:1-10; April 12, 2026; Robert Gardner

Christ with Us; John 6:16-21; April 19, 2026; Jordan Nelson

The call of Gideon; Judges 6:11-24; April 26, 2026; Robert Gardner

In this sermon, we explore the miraculous conversion of the Philippian jailer. We are brought back to the truth that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, and that baptism is reserved for those who believe in Jesus Christ for salvation. We also see how the Apostle Paul wisely responded in the aftermath of sever persecution to protect the message of the gospel and the well-being of the newly established Philippian church.

Breaking Altars; Judges 6:25-35; May 3, 2026; Robert Gardner

A Time for Testing; Judges 6:36 - 7:8; May 31, 2026; Robert Gardner

The God Who Goes Before You; Judges 7:9-25; June 7, 2026; Robert Gardner

Descent into Madness; Judges 7:23-8:35; June 14, 2026; Robert Gardner

The Judgement Of God; Judges 9:22-57; July 5, 2026; Robert Gardner

The Shame of Israel; Judges 10:1-16; July 12, 2026; Robert Gardner

The Fateful Vow; Judges 11:29-40; August 2, 2026; Robert Gardner

A Nation Divided; Judges 12:1-15; August 9, 2026; Robert Gardner

In this sermon, delivered on graduate recognition Sunday, we explore the hatred of the world for Christians versus faithfulness to the Word among Christians. The Bereans have long been an example to the church of what biblical fidelity looks like, and we go further by examining how we are to be specifically faithful when confronted by so many of the lies of our current culture.

Paul's encounter with the philosophers of Athens and his subsequent sermon on Mars Hill is the centerpiece of the book of Acts. Here we see God going toe-to-toe with the wise debaters of the age as He speaks through Paul to reveal His person, His will for mankind, and the truth of how He will ultimately bring human history to a close. In this first part of a two-part sermon, Pastor Shawn examines the dangers of idolatry and God's solution in Christ.

This sermon covers the second half of Paul's sermon to the Athenians on Mars Hill. Given that there is one true God who made and rules over all creation, and that mankind is desperately 'groping' for the divine, what is the proper response? We must abandon our man-made gods, repent of our self-loving sin, and prepare for the risen judge.

God's Remedy for Discouragement; Acts 18:1-17; May 24, 2026; Shawn Merithew

Salvation Belongs To The Lord; Jonah 1:17 - 2:10; May 31, 2026; Robert Browning

Law and Grace; Psalm 19:7-11; June 7, 2026; Jim Smith

The Apostle Paul had spent about a year and a half in the city of Corinth, but the time had come for him to be back on the move, especially to report back to the church in Jerusalem and the church in Antioch who had commissioned him. In these two paragraphs this morning we follow Paul and we are introduced to Apollos, and through these two men we see exhibited a faithfulness to the church and a faithfulness to biblical practice.

As the Apostle Paul returns to Ephesus on the first leg of his third missionary journey, he encounters 12 disciples of John the Baptist. Through His interaction with them, we learn the real meaning and significance of Christian baptism. As Paul continues his ministry of the gospel in Ephesus, we also learn the importance of godly endurance.

Here is Acts 19, a real spiritual awakening was happening in Ephesus, and make no mistake – When almighty God is moving, Satan and his minions are set back on their heels. What we will see during this time of spiritual awakening is how Christ and His gospel prevailed mightily over the forces of spiritual darkness that were previously concentrated in this city, and likewise, how the Holy Spirit led the new believers there to walk in sincere repentance of their worldliness.

Spiritual change among the inhabitants of Ephesus city had resulted in significant social change. In the previous text the new believers brought the equivalent of 12.5 million dollars in pagan books and items and burned them as an act of repentance. As you might guess, Satan was not happy, and the people who belonged to Him were incensed. As so, like many times before, they formed a mob. But their mob ultimately proved to be powerless, as even the city officials vindicated the Christians. In this sermon, we see that the greed, rage, and schemes of man are nothing compared to the power of God.

When the Apostle Paul's ship comes into port for several days at Miletus, he takes the opportunity to send for the elders of the church at Ephesus so he can have one last visit with these beloved leaders. As he shares his heart with them, we behold his own example in ministry as well as the charges he gives to them. Both of these points have strong application for the church and for the two men we will ordain to pastoral ministry this morning.

Being made in God's image, we are made for relationship. We are made to relate vertically with God, but we are also made to relate horizontally to our fellow man – to flourish in the love of a spouse, in the love of family, and the love of friends. Indeed, living life with one another is meant to enrich us in innumerable ways. In this text, we see how Paul's life was beautifully enriched by friends as he followed God's will toward great affliction and imprisonment.

Pastor Robert looks at the example of Jephthah to see the Bible's teaching that our circumstances both come from the Lord and are designed to make us more like Jesus.

Pastor Robert examines Paul's exhortation to be in prayer for all, especially those who are in authority over us. 

As we continue our study through the book of Acts, we come to the first healing of the church era. Through this display of Christ's power, the door is opened once again to the gospel of Jesus Christ being proclaimed in the temple courts. Through this event and Peter's subsequent sermon, we leanr not only what Christ imparts to those who trust in Him, we learn what characterizes true, biblical ministry.

Is church a place where you go, or a community of God's people in which you have invested yourself? Is worship a weekly event that you merely attend, or is it a gathering of family where you delight to express your adoration of the Lord of glory? These questions must be asked because there is still a consumerist mindset plaguing modern Christianity. In this passage, we look at the character of the first church and see the purity of their devotion and fellowship as God was mightily at work.

As we pick up with the second half of Peter's sermon, he offers his Jewish brethren both warning and hope. Though they acted in sinful ignorance in killing the Messiah, they were not beyond God's grace. As the prophets foretold, it was God's will that His servant Jesus suffer to accomplish the salvation of His people. Now, if they would believe, they could receive forgiveness, they could be prepared for Christ's return, and they would receive the promised covenant blessings.

Pastor Robert examines Paul's exhortation to be in prayer for all, especially those who are in authority over us. 

As we continue our study through the book of Acts, we come to the first healing of the church era. Through this display of Christ's power, the door is opened once again to the gospel of Jesus Christ being proclaimed in the temple courts. Through this event and Peter's subsequent sermon, we leanr not only what Christ imparts to those who trust in Him, we learn what characterizes true, biblical ministry.

Is church a place where you go, or a community of God's people in which you have invested yourself? Is worship a weekly event that you merely attend, or is it a gathering of family where you delight to express your adoration of the Lord of glory? These questions must be asked because there is still a consumerist mindset plaguing modern Christianity. In this passage, we look at the character of the first church and see the purity of their devotion and fellowship as God was mightily at work.

In this message, we explore the conversion of thousands of Jews who had just listened to Peter's Pentecost sermon. We see here deep conviction of sin, the earnest desire for biblical instruction, and the compassionate exhortations of an apostolic shepherd. In these first Christians, we see what we want to aspire to in Christ as we look to the days and weeks ahead.