(22:18) Do you know what justification is? Can you define it? Many of those who profess to be Christians cannot. Justification, however, is the Gospel and the doctrine upon which the church stands or falls. This sermon attempts to define justification clearly. Scripture lesson: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
Monthly Archives: February 2007
Psalm 65 | The weight of glory
February 26, 2007 – 10:38 pm
(28:09) Psalm 65 speaks of an experience Israel and you have never had. It speaks to an existence of superabundance to which Israel and you must look forward in the new heavens and earth. While you look forward you also look back to the cross and find comfort now through the atonement. Sermon Text: Psalm […]
Romans 11:11-24 | Life from the dead
February 26, 2007 – 10:23 pm
(35:23) God has scattered Israel as punishment for her unbelief, but this is a blessing for the Gentiles, because among the dispersed are the Apostles and the believing Jews who are now proclaiming the Gospel of grace. Ironically, God will use the ingathering of the Gentiles to now bring the Jews to faith, and when […]
Every Member Ministry? (remixed)
February 21, 2007 – 10:20 pm
(20:47) Note: This show’s content was re-edited and replaces the original posted in July 2006. One sacred cow of many church growth gurus, including those of the “Presbyterian” or “Reformed” ilk, is the idea that every member of the church should be involved in “ministry.” Ministry, however, is committed by Christ in His Word only […]
The Sufficiency of Scripture
February 21, 2007 – 10:08 pm
(37:49) Please note: The last five minutes of the sermon were mistakenly deleted from this sermon. Challenges against the completeness of God’s Word arise in many different forms. A series of these challenges, including the rise of the Apocryphal books, and the unwarranted binding of the conscience by religious authorities, are addressed. Sermon text: Belgic […]
Acts 2:40-47 | Portrait of the Church, part 1
February 21, 2007 – 10:06 pm
(42:08) Luke breaks up his reporting of the dramatic, redemptive-historical events of the early part of Acts with this the first in a series of prescriptive portraits of the early church’s activity. Sermon text: Acts 2:40-47
An Introduction to the Reformed Faith (part 3): Sin
February 21, 2007 – 4:36 pm
(22:41) The word “sin” has fallen out of public discourse. If we don’t understand what sin is and the repercussions of it, then we really can’t understand the Gospel. In this sermon, we define original sin and pollution. Scripture Lesson: Romans 5:12-21
An Elect Remnant
February 20, 2007 – 6:15 am
(28:36) God had warned through the Prophets that mere external religion did not qualify as worship which he would accept. Most of national Israel foolishly ignored the warnings, and was rejected by God, but a remnant, preserved by grace, did hear and repent. Paul declares that he is part of this remnant, proving God’s promise […]
Honor the King
February 20, 2007 – 6:09 am
(28:48) People today don’t believe that they rage against God, and don’t believe that God is angry at them for this rage because there are no apparent consequences to their sinning. Nevertheless, Psalm 2 makes clear the rebellion of people and the anger of God. The only solution is to find refuge in Christ. Sermon […]
Making An Obstinate People Jealous
February 13, 2007 – 6:12 pm
(33:27) God is not looking for a people who are righteous so that he will have someone to love, since none will be found, whether from the Jews or the Gentiles. Therefore, he has sent the preached word, the Gospel to call sinners to repentance. The Jews will be made jealous as they see God […]
Atheism, Richard Dawkins, and “The God Delusion” (part 8 of 8): Religion Worse Than Child Abuse?!
February 12, 2007 – 10:21 pm
(38:31) Dawkins’ worldview lacks foundation for his outlandish claim that instructing children in the Christian faith is worse than sexually molesting them. His telling extreme stories of religious abuse is a cheap tactic to try and give credibility to this obviously ridiculous claim, and to hide its sinister implications.
Happiness is not a feeling
February 12, 2007 – 10:06 pm
(29:07) There are many erroneous ideas about happiness. One of those ideas is that happiness is a feeling. The Scriptures state that happiness is related to who a person is and what he or she does. In Psalm 1 the author states that happiness is meditating of God’s Word and not listening to the wicked. […]
An Introduction to the Reformed Faith (part 2): Can We Know God?
February 12, 2007 – 9:41 pm
(23:10) This sermon explores the two ways in which we can know God (General and Special Revelation), why the Bible is true and the ways in which people suppress the truth of God. (See part 1 of An Introduction to the Reformed Faith.) Scripture lesson: Romans 1:16-32
Atheism, Richard Dawkins, and “The God Delusion†(part 7 of 8): The Impossibility of the Contrary
February 6, 2007 – 5:31 pm
Dawkins’ critique of typical God-proofs simply avoids the main one: the transcendental argument for the existence of God. Last time, we introduced this argument as an answer to the “ultimate Boeing 747 gambit”; this week, we present the transcendental argument to bolster the other more traditional proofs which Dawkins attempts to refute.
Atheism, Richard Dawkins, and “The God Delusion†(part 6 of 8): This 747 Gambit Down In Flames (remixed)
February 6, 2007 – 5:21 pm
(24:56) Note: This show’s content was re-edited and replaces the original. Dawkins’ central argument against God’s existence–the “ultimate Boeing 747 gambit”–fails for at least two reasons. First, the gambit needs Darwinian evolution by natural selection to be true in spite of its glaring logical and factual flaws. Second, the gambit’s conclusions cannot account for the […]
Christ Is The End Of The Law
February 5, 2007 – 9:54 pm
The Failure of Israel to obtain the blessings that the Gentiles are now receiving is due to their pursuit of God’s righteousness by works of the Law, rather than through faith is Christ. Self-righteousness is the danger that everyone faces because of pride, and the warning here should be taken to heart. Jesus has brought […]
An Introduction to the Reformed Faith (part 1): The Truth About Life
February 5, 2007 – 8:09 pm
This catechetical sermon is the first of fourteen on the subject of the Reformed Faith. In this particular sermon we’ll examine why people avoid the ultimate issues of life. The reasons lead us to consider the biblical character of the Reformed Faith. Scripture Lesson: Ecclesiastes 12
Humbled Before God’s Glory
February 5, 2007 – 8:04 pm
Jesus Christ reveals the intended purpose of man to rule who struggles with dignity that only appears to be true. Sermon Text: Psalm 8 New Testament Text: Hebrews 2:5-10
A Theology of Work
February 5, 2007 – 7:52 pm
When God created He built order into the creation. A consequence of the fall is the partial loss of this original order. As Christians realize that their work has value in God’s eyes, they are able to recover the meaning and significance of work. A biblical view of work involves seeing one’s labor as that […]
I Need Help!
February 5, 2007 – 7:46 pm
Christians will naturally cry out to God for help in times of trouble. But often there seems to be no help — at least in terms that Christians might expect. Psalm 3 is all about the king crying out for help and receiving it but in God’s terms. As the king looked back and remembered […]
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