Andrew Shoger

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God’s Good Design: A Theological Review of a Sermon on 1 Corinthians 7

This is a strong example of expository preaching on a challenging passage. The pastor correctly identifies the dualistic philosophical errors (hedonism and asceticism) in Corinth and provides a biblically robust corrective rooted in the creation ordinance. The sermon exhibits excellent pastoral care through its thoughtful caveats to parents and non-married individuals. The public reading of Scripture is reverent and substantial, providing a solid foundation for the teaching. The theological framework is sound, with a clear connection made between marital faithfulness and its function as a picture of the gospel.

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Bought with a Price: Why Your Body Matters to God

This is a strong, expository sermon on 1 Corinthians 6:12-20. The pastor faithfully unpacks the text, correctly identifying and refuting the antinomian errors of the Corinthian church, which were rooted in a misunderstanding of Christian liberty and a dualistic worldview. The sermon grounds the call to holiness not in legalism, but in the believer's union with Christ and the reality of being 'bought with a price.' The public reading of Scripture was reverent and the sacramentology expressed during the infant baptism was explicitly and biblically covenantal. This was a doctrinally sound and pastorally applied message.

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Washed, Sanctified, Justified: Why the Church’s Internal Life is its Greatest Public Witness

This is a strong, expository sermon on 1 Corinthians 6:1-11. The pastor faithfully works through the text, correctly identifying the Corinthians' sin of suing one another as a failure of public witness and a display of spiritual immaturity. The sermon is powerfully grounded in the indicative of the gospel, culminating in a clear articulation of the believer's new identity in Christ: 'washed, sanctified, and justified.' The liturgical elements, including the recitation of the Westminster Confession, demonstrate a commitment to confessional orthodoxy.

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The Leaven of Sin: Why a Holy God Demands a Holy Church

An excellent expository sermon on 1 Corinthians 5, correctly linking the Old Testament type of unleavened bread to the New Testament call for holiness in the church. The pastor rightly frames church discipline not as merely punitive but as a redemptive act for both the individual and the congregation. The robust ordination service preceding the sermon underscores the church's high view of Scripture and confessional standards.

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The Mind of Christ: How Humility Forges Christian Unity

The sermon is a faithful and doctrinally precise exposition of Philippians 2:1-11. The pastor correctly articulates the hypostatic union, grounding the ethical imperative for humility in the theological indicative of Christ's incarnation and atoning work. The homiletical structure is strong, moving from Christ's humiliation to His exaltation and applying these truths directly to congregational life. The liturgy, including the use of the Westminster Shorter Catechism and a properly fenced Communion table, demonstrates a commitment to confessional and biblical order.

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The King of Glory: A Liturgy of Joyful Orthodoxy

The liturgical portion of this service is exceptionally sound, rooted in confessional standards (Heidelberg Catechism) and Scripture. The prayers are theologically rich, affirming divine sovereignty in salvation and maintaining a clear distinction between biblical joy and worldly happiness. The ecclesiology is high and reverent.

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The Promise-Keeping God: Why Bethlehem Still Matters

This is a strong example of redemptive-historical exposition. The sermon faithfully grounds the Messianic promise of Micah 5 in its original context of failed leadership in Israel, then masterfully traces its fulfillment in the person and work of Jesus Christ. It correctly identifies Christ as the true Shepherd-King from the line of David, whose birth in Bethlehem was sovereignly ordained. The atonement is clearly presented as the means of peace and reconciliation with God, fulfilling the prophecy that 'he shall be their peace.'

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The Sign of Immanuel: How God’s 750-Year-Old Promise Defeats Our Greatest Fear

This is a strong example of redemptive-historical, expository preaching. The sermon effectively grounds the prophecy of Isaiah 7 in its immediate historical context (the Syro-Ephraimite War) and traces its covenantal fulfillment through 750 years of history to the birth of Christ. The application rightly contrasts Ahaz's faithless self-reliance with the call to trust in Jesus, the true Emmanuel. The overall liturgy, including a catechism reading, reinforces the doctrinal soundness of the message.

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Servants, Not Stars: Reclaiming the Pastoral Office

This is a sound exposition of 1 Corinthians 4, correctly identifying and rebuking the worldly standards the Corinthians applied to apostolic ministry. The pastor rightly defines the pastoral office in terms of servanthood (hupēretēs) and stewardship (oikonomos), emphasizing faithfulness to God over human evaluation. The sermon effectively contrasts the Corinthians' pride with the reality of apostolic suffering, linking it redemptively to the sufferings of Christ. The application is strong, calling both pastors and congregations to a biblical standard of ministry and evaluation.

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The Master Builder’s Plan: How Are You Building on the Foundation of Christ?

This is a strong, expository sermon on 1 Corinthians 3:10-23. The pastor faithfully establishes Christ as the exclusive foundation of the Church and correctly interprets the building materials (gold, hay, straw) as metaphors for the quality and faithfulness of ministry and Christian living. The explanation of the believer's work being tested by fire, resulting in reward or loss while salvation remains secure, is biblically precise and pastorally careful. The exhortation for men to consider a call to ministry is both timely and well-grounded in the concept of grace.

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