Bruce Hempel

Bruce Hempel delivered this sermon focusing on the early church as depicted in the Book of Acts, encouraging the congregation to read Acts and providing an outline of its key events and themes. Below is a concise summary of the sermon’s main points with timestamps.

Bruce Hempel delivers a sermon contrasting the faithfulness of Hannah with the unfaithfulness of Eli’s sons in 1 Samuel 1-2. He emphasizes devotion, keeping promises to God, and the importance of worship as a lifestyle of sacrifice. The message warns against self-centeredness and calls believers to live as faithful priests, honoring God in all areas…

Bruce Hempel’s sermon focuses on cultivating awe for God, the prophetic role of John the Baptist, and the call for believers to prepare the way for Christ’s return through boldness, prayer, and testimony. He emphasizes the importance of worshiping God beyond human understanding and imitating John’s fearless devotion to truth. [00:00:00] Opens with a call…

Bruce Hempel’s sermon focuses on contrasting Jesus’ divine perspective with the human-centered thinking of His disciples, the Pharisees, and Herod. He examines passages from Mark 8–10, highlighting Jesus’ unwavering commitment to God’s will—even unto death—while His followers struggled with self-interest, power, and misunderstanding. The message challenges listeners to prioritize God’s will over personal desires. Key…

Bruce Hempel explores the divine and cosmic nature of Jesus, urging listeners to move beyond a purely human perspective of Christ. He emphasizes the importance of spiritual perception, humility, and reverence, drawing from biblical accounts of Jesus’ transfiguration, post-resurrection appearances, and future judgment. The sermon challenges believers to live with eternal perspective, honoring God and…

Bruce Hempel delivers a sermon on faith, emphasizing that nothing is impossible with Jesus. He explores several miracles in Matthew 8 and Mark 5, highlighting how faith in Jesus’ power transforms lives. The message encourages believers to grow in faith, overcome fear, and trust God in every circumstance. [00:00] Introduction to Matthew 8 and Mark…

Bruce Hempel delivers a sermon on temptation, focusing on the failures of Israel’s kings—Saul, David, and Solomon—as cautionary examples. He emphasizes the consequences of sin, the importance of humility, and the need to remain steadfast in faith to avoid drifting away from God. Bullet points: [00:00:00] Opens with prayer requests for incarcerated men and shares…

Bruce Hempel explores the connection between resisting temptation and having reverence for God (or the “fear of the Lord”). He contrasts David’s failure with Joseph’s faithfulness, emphasizing how reverence for God protects us from sin. The sermon highlights the dangers of self-indulgence and the importance of teaching children to recognize spiritual traps. [00:00:19] Introduces the…

Bruce Hempel discusses the dangers of a hardened heart, drawing from biblical examples and personal anecdotes. He emphasizes the importance of humility, teachability, and trusting God rather than conforming to worldly desires. The sermon contrasts hardened hearts (like Pharaoh, Israel demanding a king, and the Pharisees) with receptive hearts (like Jesus’ disciples). [00:00:00] Opens with…