Sermons

In this sermon, Rev. Simpson reflects on 1 John 4 and emphasizes the foundational importance of the doctrine of the incarnation—that God came in the flesh as Jesus Christ. He argues that true spiritual discernment begins with holding right doctrine, particularly about who Jesus is, and that belief in the incarnation is not optional but essential for genuine Christian faith. Doctrine, he insists, shapes how we live and love, and the incarnation reveals God’s love and redefines true greatness. Rather than seeking fame, brilliance, or power—the world’s standards—Christians are called to humility, service, and love, modeled after Jesus. The sermon challenges believers to build relationships and community not on status or influence, but on character and Christlike love. Using Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians and C.S. Lewis’s The Great Divorce, he illustrates how greatness in God’s eyes often looks very different from worldly recognition. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to embrace the spirit of Christmas year-round by allowing the truth of the incarnation to transform their values, relationships, and vision for life.

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