Sermons by John E Hyndman

The Gift and the Giver

This Pentecost sermon explores the profound connection between ancient Jewish marriage customs and the relationship between Christ and His Church. John Hyndman draws parallels between the traditional Jewish betrothal process and Christ’s covenant with believers, revealing how the Holy Spirit serves as the betrothal gift from the Groom (Jesus) to His bride (the Church) while He prepares a place in His Father’s house. The sermon emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is not merely a force but a divine person who…

Devoting Ourselves to Prayer

Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As he finished, one of his disciples came to him and said, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” 2 Jesus said, “This is how you should pray:[a] “Father, may your name be kept holy.    May your Kingdom come soon.3 Give us each day the food we need,[b]4 and forgive us our sins,    as we forgive those who sin against us.And don’t let us yield to temptation.[c]” 5 Then, teaching them more about prayer, he…