This sermon on Jonah 1:1-6, preached by Mr. Tony Arsenal at Providence Presbyterian Church, explores the profound theological insights surrounding God’s sovereignty, omnipresence, mercy, and discipline. The sermon begins by examining Jonah’s call to Nineveh and his subsequent flight, emphasizing how Jonah’s disobedience provides a mirror to our own tendencies to flee from God’s will.… Continue reading The Sovereign Presence of God
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What Manner of Man is This?
Tony Arsenal’s sermon, titled “What Manner of Man is This?”, focuses on Mark 4:35–5:43 and explores the miracles of Jesus, the question of His identity, and the theological implications of His divine and human nature. Arsenal begins by addressing the structure of the passage, emphasizing how the calming of the storm, the exorcism of the… Continue reading What Manner of Man is This?
The True and Greater Boaz
This sermon, preached by Mr. Tony Arsenal, focuses on Ruth 4 and explores how Boaz serves as a type of Christ, pointing to the ultimate redemption found in Jesus Christ. The sermon emphasizes the legal and covenantal aspects of Boaz’s actions in redeeming Ruth and Naomi, highlighting their significance in God’s sovereign plan to preserve… Continue reading The True and Greater Boaz
A Faith-Filled Prayer
This sermon focuses on Habakkuk 3:1–19, the prophet’s prayer and response to God’s revelation. The passage concludes the book of Habakkuk and highlights a profound expression of trust in God’s providence, even in the face of suffering and judgment. The speaker emphasizes the dual nature of the prayer as both a standalone psalm for worship… Continue reading A Faith-Filled Prayer
A Faith-filled Rebuke
In this sermon on Habakkuk 2:4–20, Mr. Tony Arsenal unpacks the prophet Habakkuk’s dialogue with God, emphasizing themes of faith, judgment, and repentance. The sermon begins by revisiting Habakkuk’s audacious complaints to God about the injustices in Israel and God’s surprising response—using the Babylonians as instruments of judgment. This passage highlights the tension between God’s… Continue reading A Faith-filled Rebuke
A Faithful Response
This sermon, delivered by Mr. Tony Arsenal at New Hope Community Church, explores Habakkuk 1:12–2:5, a text filled with themes of faith, God’s judgment, and the tension between divine justice and human understanding. The preacher begins by reviewing Habakkuk’s unique role as a prophet who brings a complaint against God, highlighting how this sets the… Continue reading A Faithful Response
A Faith-filled Complaint?
This sermon, titled “A Faith-filled Complaint?” and based on Habakkuk 1:1–11, examines the first dialogue between the prophet Habakkuk and God. The preacher, Mr. Tony Arsenal, begins by contextualizing the book of Habakkuk within the historical and covenantal framework of Old Testament prophecy. The focus of this sermon is Habakkuk’s bold complaint to God about… Continue reading A Faith-filled Complaint?
#NotTheGospel
n this sermon, Tony Arsenal delves into James 2:1–13 to explore the sin of partiality and its deep contradiction to the gospel of Jesus Christ. He begins by explaining how James transitions from theoretical discussions in chapter one to practical applications in chapter two, focusing on how favoritism within the church community is a direct… Continue reading #NotTheGospel
Active Listening
This sermon, delivered by Mr. Tony Arsenal at New Hope Community Church, focuses on James 1:19-27 and emphasizes the importance of active listening, hearing and doing the Word, and perseverance in trials. Mr. Arsenal begins by exploring the command to be “quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,” highlighting the transformative power… Continue reading Active Listening
The Triumphal Entries
Tony Arsenal delivers a powerful sermon on the Triumphal Entry of Christ into Jerusalem, as recorded in John 12:12-19. The sermon explores the profound theological significance of Palm Sunday, emphasizing how it marks the beginning of Christ’s ultimate victory over sin and death. Arsenal delves into the historical and cultural context of the event, illustrating… Continue reading The Triumphal Entries