Learning to Encourage - Jon Payne

Christ Preeminent - Jeff Purswell

In this sermon, Jeff Purswell emphasizes the importance of focusing on the supremacy of Christ in the life of pastors and the church. He reflects on the need for meaningful conversations among church leaders, especially after a period of upheaval. The sermon aims to encourage pastors to fix their eyes on Christ, ensuring their ministry is rooted in His supremacy. Jeff emphasizes the need for a Christological adjustment in our worldview, highlighting that all salvation and spiritual abundance comes from Christ.

SGPC 2025 Session 4 - The Pastor as Biblical Counselor - Josh Blount

In this conference sermon, Josh Blount explores the role of pastors as speakers of God's Word, emphasizing the importance of identity and purpose in the context of biblical counseling. He highlights the superiority of Scripture over competing voices and the necessity for pastors to deeply know and love both the word and the people they serve. The sermon culminates in a call for pastors to actively speak God's Word and oppose alternative voices that may lead their congregations astray. "Behold Our God" by Sovereign Grace Music, used with permission.

SGPC 2025 Session 1 - Saving Faith as the Savoring of Christ our Glory - John Piper

In this conference sermon, John Piper explores the relationship between saving faith and the glory of Christ, emphasizing that true faith involves not merely mental acknowledgment but heartfelt affection for Him. Using the metaphors of Christ as the bread of life and living water, he illustrates the necessity of continually receiving Christ for spiritual sustenance. The sermon concludes with a call to believe and receive Christ, highlighting the transformative power of that faith for both personal relationship with God and unity among believers. "Behold Our God" by Sovereign Grace Music, used with permission.

SGPC 2025 Session 3 - Preparing for Your Departure - CJ Mahaney

In this conference sermon, CJ Mahaney explores themes of leadership transition and generational shifts within Sovereign Grace Churches, drawing on Paul's teachings to Timothy regarding life, death, and finishing strong in faith. He emphasizes the value of wisdom from aging pastors, the importance of cultivating a theology of aging, and the significance of a church's history in shaping its future. The sermon culminates in a call for pastors to reflect on their legacies and prepare well for leadership transitions, with a deepening love for Christ as the defining mark of faithful pastoral ministry. "Behold Our God" by Sovereign Grace Music, used with permission

SGPC 2025 Session 5 - The Glory of Our Gathering - Jon Payne

In this conference sermon, Jon Payne emphasizes that remembering the church's past is essential to fully appreciating the privilege of worshiping in the presence of God, angels, and perfected saints. This awareness should cultivate deep joy and awe — both in pastors and congregants — as they gather not merely as a local community, but as participants in the heavenly assembly. Ultimately, the church is called to celebrate the grace spoken through Christ's blood and to treat every gathering as a sacred and joyful honor. "Behold Our God" by Sovereign Grace Music, used with permission.