Bruce Hempel

Bruce Hempel introduces the book of Ephesians as a “cosmic” letter written by Paul from prison, focusing not on specific church problems but on God’s eternal purposes and profound revelations. He emphasizes that these deep spiritual truths, received by Paul through divine revelation, can be hard to grasp but are foundational for understanding our identity…

Bruce Hempel addresses the profound question of why a good God would create a world destined for immense suffering. He argues that God, knowing all future sin and pain from the beginning, deemed it worthwhile for the ultimate purposes He would accomplish through Christ. The sermon explores God’s reasons and challenges listeners to examine the…

Bruce Hempel’s sermon focuses on the pre-existence and divinity of Jesus Christ, contrasting John’s spiritual account of the incarnation with the physical narratives in Matthew and Luke. He examines key scriptures that affirm Christ’s eternal nature as part of the Godhead and explores the major events in God’s redemptive history, from creation to eternity future.…

This sermon by Bruce examines Acts 17, focusing on Paul’s missionary journeys to Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens. The message highlights the different responses to the gospel, from persecution to earnest searching, and draws parallels to modern challenges in sharing faith. Bruce encourages believers to be intercessors and ambassadors in a culture that often rejects biblical…

This sermon by Bruce Hempel uses the metaphor of giving God a “blank check” to explore the nature of following Jesus. He examines the disciples’ journey, who left everything to follow Christ without knowing the future hardships, and encourages believers to trust God completely, even when faced with difficult teachings, trials, and persecution. [00:01:15] Giving…

This sermon by Bruce examines the biblical concept of salvation as presented in the book of Acts. He explores what it means to be saved, emphasizing that it involves repentance, faith in Jesus Christ, and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit. The message clarifies that salvation is a gift of grace received through faith,…

This sermon by Bruce covers Acts 15, focusing on the Jerusalem Council’s pivotal decision regarding Gentile believers. The central issue was whether Gentile converts needed to be circumcised and follow the Law of Moses to be saved. The council, through a process of testimony and consensus, determined that salvation is by grace through faith alone,…

Bruce Hempel continues his series on the Beatitudes, focusing on the eighth and final one concerning persecution for righteousness’ sake. He emphasizes that this teaching is meant to prepare disciples to respond faithfully when faced with opposition, viewing it not as a misfortune but as a blessing and a testimony. The sermon draws on examples…