Proclaiming the Good News

Sermons by Pastor Jim Barber

2026 May 17 Church Service

In this message exploring the detailed genealogy of Genesis 46, we discover that a seemingly simple list of names actually reveals God’s intimate and exact record-keeping of His children. Drawing parallels between the Israelites in Egypt and modern believers, the sermon highlights the biblical theme that while the secular world may view Christians as “loathsome” outsiders, they remain eternally precious in God’s…

2026 May 10 Church Service

In this message rooted in Genesis 46, we follow Jacob’s pivotal journey to Egypt and his powerful encounter with the Lord at Beersheba. Tracing a legacy of divine faithfulness from Abraham to Joseph, the sermon highlights the profound reassurance found in God’s declaration, “I am God,” and His promise to always be present with His people. Ultimately, viewers are challenged to keep…

2026 May 03 Church Service

In this sermon concluding Genesis 45, we witness the overwhelming power of unmerited grace as Joseph lavishes abundant provisions on his guilty, speechless brothers. This historic narrative beautifully mirrors our own spiritual reality: while God’s perfect law leaves us silenced by our sin, Christ calls us closer and replaces our inadequate offerings with His limitless mercy. Tune in to discover why we…

2026 April 26 Church Service

In this week’s message, we explore the emotional climax of Joseph’s story in Genesis 45, where he finally reveals his true identity to the brothers who sold him into slavery. The sermon dives deeply into the biblical themes of radical forgiveness and divine providence, highlighting Joseph as a “type of Christ” who recognized that God orchestrated his profound suffering to miraculously preserve…

2026 April 12 Church Service

In this powerful message from Genesis 44, we explore the dramatic climax of Joseph’s reunion with his brothers as Judah steps forward to offer himself as a slave in place of Benjamin. This profound act of selfless intercession serves as a beautiful foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, the ultimate High Priest from the tribe of Judah, who willingly substituted Himself on the cross…

2026 April 05 Church Service (Resurrection Sunday)

In this Resurrection Sunday message, we explore the glorious truth of the empty tomb through the eyes of Mary Magdalene in John chapter 20. Just as Jesus conquered the grave and revealed Himself to Mary, He has broken our chains to lead us out of the devil’s captivity and into true liberty. Discover how the miraculous signs of the Gospel point to…

2026 April 03 Church Service (Good Friday)

In this powerful Good Friday message, we are invited to “hear the blood speak,” exploring the profound truth from Hebrews 12 that Jesus’s sacrifice declares a better word of grace than the blood of Abel. The sermon highlights the beautiful contrast between the terrifying judgment of Mount Sinai and the welcoming grace of Mount Zion, made possible by Christ, the mediator of…

2026 March 29 Church Service

In this Palm Sunday message exploring Matthew chapter 21, we examine Jesus’s arrival in Jerusalem as the ultimate, unblemished Passover Lamb fulfilling ancient prophecies. Although He openly demonstrated His divine authority by cleansing the temple and teaching through powerful parables, the earthly religious leaders tragically rejected Him as the chief cornerstone. Ultimately, this powerful sermon challenges viewers to recognize Christ’s absolute heavenly…

2026 March 22 Church Service

Drawing from the dramatic reunion of Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 43, this message powerfully counters the enemy’s oldest lie: that God is somehow holding out on us. Instead of treating our Creator like a vending machine, we are challenged to recognize the abundant treasure and unmerited grace He has already poured into our lives. Just as Joseph’s brothers ultimately feasted…

2026 March 15 Church Service

In this message drawn from Genesis 42, we explore the story of Joseph’s brothers to understand how the harsh conviction of God’s law is ultimately designed to reveal our need for His mercy. While our natural instinct is to try and purchase our salvation or vouch for our own goodness, we quickly discover that God’s free grace must be received on His…