The Question The Christ and the Kingdom

In this sermon from Matthew 11:2–11, Pastor Jason Boothe walks us through one of the most unexpected moments in the Gospels. John the Baptist, the faithful forerunner of Christ, finds himself imprisoned and wrestling with an honest question about the Messiah he proclaimed. Rather than rebuking John, Jesus responds with Scripture, fulfilled prophecy, and gracious … Continue reading The Question The Christ and the Kingdom

Are You the One? How Jesus Responds to Doubt and Suffering

When John the Baptist found himself in prison, the bold prophet who once proclaimed Christ began to wrestle with a difficult question: “Are you the one who is to come?” In Matthew 11:2–11, Jesus answers doubt not with rebuke, but with Scripture, fulfilled prophecy, and gracious assurance. This message reminds us that faith can be tested by suffering, yet Christ remains faithful to His people and honors those who trust Him.

Sovereign Love

In Galatians 2:20, the Apostle Paul proclaims the glorious reality of union with Christ—crucified with Him, alive through Him, and loved eternally by Him. This article explores the depth of God’s sovereign love in salvation, a love that never fails and always accomplishes its saving purpose. Christ’s sacrifice was not a mere offer, but a finished work for those He loves. Sovereign love is the heartbeat of the Gospel—sure, effectual, and everlasting.

The Sovereign Savior: Rest for the Weary

In Matthew 11:25–30, Jesus invites the weary to find true rest—not in their efforts, but in His finished work. In this sermon from a special Gospel Preaching Service at Gospel of Grace Ministries in Okeana, Ohio, Dr. Jason Boothe of Redeemer Church of Piketon proclaims the glorious truth of God’s sovereignty in salvation and the gentle call of Christ to all who labor and are heavy laden.

God’s Sheep Will Never Perish

In John 10:26–28, Jesus declares that His sheep hear His voice, follow Him, and will never perish. This passage reveals both the inability of man to come to God apart from divine grace and the unshakable security of those who belong to Christ. Salvation is not earned by our efforts but granted by God’s mercy. The believer’s confidence rests not in personal faithfulness but in the faithfulness of Christ, who promises that none shall ever be plucked from His hand. Soli Deo Gloria.

The Importance of the Word

We must be willing to let the Word of God confront and even shatter our false assumptions. The danger lies in merely following along the same well-worn “cattle paths” of belief that others have set before us. Instead, we must be like the noble Bereans, who “received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so” (Acts 17:11).