Sermons by Joel Lacey

Respectable sins: Anger (43 mins)

In this sermon, Joel teaches the biblical view of anger. Many think that anger is a only a bad thing, that Christians should never get angry, and that ‘I’m just an angry person’ is acceptable; there are lots of misconceptions surrounding anger. Instead, we discover that anger can be sinful or righteous. Have a listen to this sermon to learn what the Bible says about anger.

The Preaching of the Cross at Corinth (40 mins)

At Corinth, a city steeped in philosophy and religious tradition, the message of Christ crucified stood in stark contrast to what people expected. To the Greeks, who prized intellectual wisdom, and to the Jews, who looked for miraculous signs, the cross seemed foolish. But to those who believe, it is revealed as the power of God. This sermon challenges the listener to see the cross of Christ at the very heart of God’s plan to save sinners.

Leviticus 3: The Peace Offering (55 mins)

Leviticus 3 presents the third of the listed Levitical offerings, the Peace Offering. It differs from the Sin and Trespass Offerings as it is not a compulsory sacrifice; it was offered on the basis of free will. More specifically, it was offered on the basis of appreciation for God. Listen to this sermon about how this offering relates to us, but more importantly, how it reminds us of the ultimate offering: Jesus Christ.

Call while you can (36 mins)

The Bible describes faith in different ways. Words such as believe, rest, rely, and trust are all used to describe how a sinner must respond to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Another way the Bible describes this response is ‘to call’ – a cry out to God. In this sermon, Joel explains the various references when the Lord saves those that call upon Him. Have you called upon the name of the Lord? Have you been saved?

The Epistle to the Ephesians (54 mins)

Ephesians is a most remarkable letter. Within it, the Lord uses Paul to reveal the mystery of the Church while teaching some of the manifold spiritual blessings every believer has in Christ. In this sermon, Joel provides a contextual overview of Paul’s letter the the Ephesians ahead of our weekly Bible Readings on a Thursday evening. He examines the historical, cultural, and literary contexts and how they inform the text, while considering some of the key themes such as wisdom,…

Are we supposed to be independent from God? (36 mins)

In this gospel sermon, Joel reads from Genesis 3 and examines where man’s desires to be independent from God comes from. We discussed Adam’s own efforts to create an apron of fig leaves to hide his shame and compared it to God’s provision of a coat of skins (an early picture of the Lord Jesus being provided by God for our salvation). We also read from Matthew 14 and investigated how it was dependence on the Lord that enabled Peter…

Exodus 35: Willing Workers (54 mins)

Exodus 35 is a chapter that should encourage and challenge every believer. Joel presents the significance of the willing and wise hearts that were involved in the offering for and construction of the Tabernacle. We examine what the heart means, and the true meaning of willing and wise service for God.

What is power? (23 mins)

Joel Lacey explores what true power really is. He preaches from select verses from the book of Romans and the book of John. He points out that We have no power to save ourselves from sin, instead we are under the power of darkness and in slavery to sin. For this reason, we need the Lord Jesus to save us by freeing us from our desperate state and becoming our Saviour and Lord, by faith.

Gospel Tent ’24: Redemption through the Lord Jesus (53 mins)

Joel helpfully preaches on the theme of redemption and focuses on the fact that redemption is for all and the Lord Jesus only is “the way” to come to God. Gene continues by preaching on Isaiah 53:6, highlighting how the verse explains our condition in its first part (“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way”) and how its second part points us to the remedy- “and the Lord hath laid on him…

Exodus 26: The boards and the bars of the tabernacle (35 mins)

In Exodus 26:15-30, we read of the boards and the bars of the tabernacle. These were made of shittim wood and overlayed with gold. Joel takes us through the significance of the details given of these components, how they remind us of the Lord, while drawing out challenges to the believer.

God is light & God is love (37 mins)

In this gospel message, we examine a couple of the significant statements that describes who God is. God is light, in Him there is no darkness at all. During creation, God saw that the light was good. This reminds us of the purity and moral perfection of God, as seen in the Lord Jesus Christ. We also consider that God is love. This was proven to us when the Lord Jesus died on the cross for sinners. This incredible act…

The Prodigal Son (25 mins)

Reading from Luke 15, a chapter of lost things, Joel preaches repentance towards God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. In this parable, a rebellious son leaves his father to live his life according to his own desires. This brought him to a point of desperate need. Having repented and returned to his father, his father graciously received and restored his son; who was dead, but is now alive, who was lost, but is found.

Exodus 14: Crossing The Red Sea (49 mins)

Joel takes us through the literal events of this chapter, as well as their typical significance and practical challenges this great chapter presents; investigating the direction from the Lord, the children of Israel’s doubt in the Lord, and also the people’s deliverance by the Lord.

“O taste and see that the LORD is good” (35 mins)

The Lord is good. He is also objectively good, absolutely holy, and is the judge of sin. Furthermore, He is a kind and generous God that desires none should perish and that all should come to repentance and be saved through dependency on the finished work of Christ. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whosever believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” – John 3:16
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