In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Luke 1:26-38. Here, the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive and bear the Son of God, a message that initially prompts her reasonable question, "How will this be, since I am a virgin?" As Gabriel explains God’s plan and the power of the Holy Spirit, Mary gradually moves from questioning to tru…

What is Christmas about? Jesus became flesh and dwelt among us, so that He can reveal who He is through us. Practically, we need to 1) pray up 2) plan to serve 3) expect to be uncomfortable and be ready to get over it 4) prepare to forgive and ask for forgiveness.بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Luke 1:5-25. The angel Gabriel appears to Zechariah, a righteous but childless priest, to announce that he and his wife Elizabeth will miraculously have a son, John, who will prepare the way for the Lord. Despite their long years of waiting and Zechariah's initial disbelief, God's promise of joy and redemption …

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Luke 1:1-4. This passage reveals Luke's careful effort to compile an accurate account of Jesus' life, drawing from eyewitness testimony to give readers confidence in the gospel. By addressing Theophilus, who may have struggled with questions or doubts, Luke reminds us that faith is built on a trustworthy founda…

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin works thru Galatians 4:4-7. Paul helps us marvel at the Trinitarian gospel. First, we are invited to rest in the Father’s plan, trusting that His perfect timing and sovereign purposes brought about the sending of His Son to redeem us. Second, we are called to receive the Son’s accomplishment, embracing the freedom and a…

This sermon is from our Annual Prayer Sunday. Here, Pastor Clint looks at Mark 10, Galatians 4, and other texts that show us the "Who?", "How?", and "Why?" of prayer. Christ calls us to live lives marked by prayerful dependence upon him, as a needy child depends upon their Father.بقلم Seven Mile Road Church (Waltham)

In the final sermon of our Advent series, Pastor Kevin walks us through Malachi 4:1-6. This passage speaks of the Second Advent of Christ - a coming day of judgment, when the arrogant and wicked will be consumed like stubble, but the righteous will experience healing and renewal under the "sun of righteousness." Christ fulfills the promise of right…

As we continue on our Advent series, listen to Sean's message that looks at the call of Mary and Joseph from the angle of Joseph's struggle of surrendering to the Lord. What is one thing we feel the nudge from the Spirit but are afraid?بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

In this sermon, Pastor Clint opens up Malachi 3:1-6. God, unchanging in His mercy, calls His people to return to Him by ceasing to rob Him through withheld tithes, promising abundant blessings for their obedience. He distinguishes between the wicked, who dismiss Him, and the righteous, who revere His name, marking them as His treasured possession. …

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks thru Malachi 2:17–3:5. Israel puts God “in the dock,” questioning his goodness and justice. The LORD promises a messenger to prepare for His coming, where He will purify His people and judge sinners. This points to Christ, with John the Baptist as the messenger and Jesus as the refining Lord who brings both salvat…

"Don't be afraid" was mentioned in the Bible 365 times. We are all highly favored by God like Mary. Is this significant enough to outweigh all the fears and concerns of dedicating our lives to God? Can our response be like Mary "I am the Lord's servant"?بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

Listen to Mark's report on his recent trip to the Leadership Gathering. We are in a bigger church family than our regular Sunday gatherings. Mark also invites us to exercise our muscle to be grateful for. This concludes our Generosity series.بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks us thru Malachi 2:10-16. God warns that spiritual neglect fractures relationships, as unfaithfulness to God leads to betrayal among His people. Israel's idolatry and broken marriages dishonor their shared covenant identity. Our relationships matter because they reflect our unity as God’s children, fulfilled in Chr…

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Malachi 2:1-9. God rebukes the priests for dishonoring His name, corrupting His covenant with Levi, and leading others astray. He warns of curses and disgrace for their unfaithfulness, contrasting their failure with His desire for reverent, faithful leaders. This points to Christ, the ultimate High Priest, who …

Money gives us three false promises: security, value, and comfort. As believers, what truly fulfills those promises for us? Listen to Brian's convicting message as we continue our mini sermon series on Generosity.بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

How could Stephen be full of boldness and compassion when he was facing death? What does it teach us who live so far away from martyrdom? Listen to Sean's message that inspires us to live out the Gospel and love our enemies. This also concludes our Acts sermon series.بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks thru Malachi 1:6-14. God rebukes His people for dishonoring Him through apathetic worship, offering blemished sacrifices that reveal their lack of love and reverence. Though God is a Father and Master deserving honor, their half-hearted devotion reflects spiritual complacency. This passage calls us to "ponder anew…

Malachi 1:1-5 opens with God declaring His love for Israel. God reminds Israel that He chose Jacob over Esau, symbolizing His sovereign grace and favor toward His people, despite their sins and failures. This passage points to Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of God’s covenant love for His chosen people. Through Christ, God’s love is fully expres…

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks us through Micah 7:8-20. Micah ends his book with a profound confession, acknowledging Israel’s sin and recognizing that their suffering comes from their rebellion against God. In a prayer for deliverance, Micah asks for God’s mercy, longing for the day when God will restore His people, protect them, and guide the…

What is the purpose and healthy practice of church government? What is the relationship between the structure and life of the church? Listen to Mark's message on Acts 6!بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

We live in a spiritual realm where things are happening beyond our five senses. Mark's message gives us a clear view of the reality of the spiritual realm as well as the alternation between persecution and Kingdom's advance in the early church.بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Micah 7:1-7. As Micah surveys his community, his heart is broken, and he expresses his pain through lament. Our culture has lost the language of lament for good vibes and quick fixes. But what has been lost for us as this language has gone dormant? Listen and be challenged to rediscover the language of lament a…

Listen to Mark's message on Ananias and Sapphira to have a fresh understanding of sin and fear of the Lord, to whom we are all accountable to on that Day!بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

How do we respond when the circumstances we are in is shaky? Do we let ourselves be consumed with the circumstance and coming up strategies, or do we focus on the character of God and His promises? Listen to Marla's message as she challenges us through her own experience.بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

Preaching about Jesus is the most risky and offensive thing that we are commanded to do. If we live the Gospel but do not proclaim, then our lives are compartmentalized and we suppress what the Holy Spirit wants to do. Listen to Brian's message that inspires us to preach about Jesus today!بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

In this sermon, Pastor Clint works through Micah 6. God calls His people to remember His faithful acts and asks what He truly requires of them. Rather than sacrifices, God desires a heart committed to justice, mercy, and humility (Micah 6:8). This points to the gospel of Christ, where God’s ultimate requirement is fulfilled in Jesus, who embodies p…

Micah 5 tells us of the coming ruler from Bethlehem, a seemingly insignificant town, who will bring deliverance to Israel. This ruler whose origins are "from of old, from ancient days," is Jesus Christ. . He is the True King who leads, protects, and brings peace to His people. He is the ruler, born in humble circumstances, yet destined to reign ove…

This Sunday, we are taking a break from our Acts series and responding to the corporate call of consecration through focusing on confession. Confession is a counter-intuitive and vulnerable way to overcome evil with good. Listen to Christopher's message on the purpose and practicality of confession.بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

Pastor Clint walks us through Micah 4:1-13. This passage presents a vision of hope and restoration, wherein the "last days" the mountain of the Lord's house will be established, drawing nations to seek His ways and walk in peace. War will cease, and God's people will live in security under His reign. Despite present suffering and exile, God promise…

In this sermon, Pastor Clint walks thru Micah 3:1-12. God condemns the corrupt leaders and prophets of Israel for their injustice and deceit, exploiting the people while claiming God's favor. This passage points to the need for a true and righteous leader, which is fulfilled in Christ, who embodies justice and truth, never compromising or exploitin…

Are signs and wonders still relevant to contemporary church? What does healing the sick look like today? David's message reminds us of who we are, what we are called to do, and practically how we walk it out today.بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Micah 2. Micah condemns the leaders of God's people for their oppression and injustice, while also promising future restoration. God vows to gather a remnant of His people, acting as their shepherd and king who will lead them to freedom. This points to Jesus, the Good Shepherd and King, who confronts injustice,…

Listen to Mark's message on the Pentecost, the significant event in God's plan and the fulfillment of prophecies. This is what we believe and what shapes our church. Let this message reminds us of why we gather on Sundays and what following Christ is all about.بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

Our fall sermon series kicks off today. We will be going through the first seven chapters of Acts in the next two months. Listen to the context and overview of the sermon series from Mark and ponder on how the contemporary church can learn and imitate from the early church!بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

Listen to Sean's pastoral message as a follow-up to the recent news which Mark shared and we as a congregation processed the Sunday before. Let's get a glimpse of God's heart and respond to sin, either our own or other's, as our Lord would.بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin walks thru Micah 1:8-16. Here, Micah laments the depth of sin and the impending judgment as a result. The passage confronts us with the question - do we see the depth of sin in our own lives? Do we, like Micah, and like Christ, lament the sin and brokenness both in us and around us?…

In this sermon, Pastor Clint begins our Micah series by looking at Chapter 1:1-7. Here, we read of the prophet Micah receiving a message from God, announcing judgment upon Samaria and Jerusalem due to their sins. God declares that He will come down from His heavenly throne and bring destruction upon these cities, with Samaria’s idols, temples, and …

In this sermon, Andrew Davies proclaims Christ as the Good Shepherd from John 10:1-16. Shepherd/sheep imagery is sprinkled all throughout the Bible. In this passage, Jesus shows us how he is the Shepherd who knows us, calls us, and changes us. It is essential for us, his sheep, to hear and respond to his voice so that we may have the abundant life …

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Matthew 25:31-46. In this sobering passage, Jesus gives us a glimpse down the halls of human history to our judgment day. The day is coming, when King Jesus will separate everyone into one of two groups -- the sheep and the goat. What distinguishes the difference between sheep and goats? What awaits them? Liste…

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Matthew 15:1-20 as we continue to paint a portrait of Jesus. In this chapter, Pharisees and Scribes confront Jesus with an accusation veiled as a question. They accuse him and his disciples of being defiled because they break with the tradition of the elders. Jesus calls out their spiritual misdiagnosis as supe…

We finished our third summer in the Romans sermon series! Listen to Mark's concluding message as Paul wraps up his letter to the church in Rome.بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Matthew 13:1-23 and the parable of the sower. As we continue to build out a portrait of Jesus from the Gospels, it's important to see that Jesus frequently spoke in parables. In this sermon, we'll ask three questions: What is a parable? Why did Jesus speak in parables? And what does this parable mean? Listen an…

What does disunity sound like to the Lord? How can unity be achieved, what does unity bring, and how should we respond? Listen to Marla's message on the purpose and practicality of pursuing unity in the body.بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

Who is the strong and who is the weak? How do those who think they are strong respond to those whom they think are weak? As we follow the steps of Christ, we let the insults fall on Jesus and we give acceptance and unconditional love to the weak.بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

What is a disputable matter? How can we cultivate conscience and love our neighbor in a very opinionated world? Listen to Christopher's message on how Paul addressed this issue in early church and how we can apply today.بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Matthew 9:35-10:42. Jesus has hard words to hear about the costs of following him and joining Him on his mission. Though they are hard words, they are true words and we must defy complacency and comfort and believe in the mission to the point of cruciform obedience. Listen and be challenged to follow Jesus even…

In this sermon, Justin Fung looks at John 15:9-17. In this passage, Jesus defines love and challenges his disciples to love one another. Love is putting someone else's needs above your own. This sermon challenges you to move from theoretical love to actual love, to move from theory to practice.بقلم Seven Mile Road Church (Waltham)

What is the difference between envy and jealousy? What is the slippery slope of dissension and jealousy? And how does cognitive distortion have to do with this?بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

Being a disciple and making disciples are inherently tied to each other! Discipleship is intentional, missional, supernatural, and relational. Listen to Alex's encouraging message and reflect on what it means for us to be a disciple and to make disciples in this season.بقلم Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

In this sermon, guest preacher Jared Kirk looks at the portrait of Jesus found in Luke 7:37-50. In this passage, a woman shows extravagant love to Jesus. As one who has been forgiven much, she responds with love that causes others to take notice. One of those people who noticed is a pharisee named Simon. He is blind to his spiritual debt, and Jesus…