All Episodes
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The New Speech of the New Man (Colossians 4:2-6)
Though Paul is writing primarily to combat false teachers threatening that congregation, his pastoral care for this flock is clearly evident in this letter. Since beli...
Loving Obedience to the Savior (Romans 6:1-5)
Eight reasons to obey the Savior and be baptized. Selected Scriptures.
Learning the Lessons of the Past (Hebrews 12:25)
We are reminded of the record of God's judgments against sin throughout history. We are encouraged to give heed to God's warnings lest the same fate befall us. An expo...
The Final Warning Passage (Hebrews 12:25-29)
An overview of the fifth and final warning passage of Hebrews. This is the most severe of all the warning passages. We look at the features of all five warning passage...
Better in Every Way (Hebrews 12:24)
The surety and security of our blessings rests upon Christ and His work. The immense blessings are ours because we have a better mediator who has provided a better cov...
The Righteous Judge of All (Hebrews 12:23)
Though a terror to the unbeliever, coming to the Judge of all is an encouragement to the one who trusts in Christ. An exposition of Hebrews 12:23.
The Firstborn Citizens of Heaven (Hebrews 12:23)
Believers in Christ are "the church of the firstborn". This is a description of our status as citizens of Heaven whose names are indelibly recorded there. The term "fi...
Peter's Command to a Comprehensive Love (1 Peter 1:22)
Every Christian loves other believers. By living in obedience to the truth of God's Word, we grow in sanctification, increasing in our love for one another to the poin...
An Angelic Festival of Worship (Hebrews 12:22-24)
Having described our eternal home, the text of Hebrews lists the residents of that great City. He begins with the angels who will occupy Heaven with us and join us in ...
The Heavenly Jerusalem (Hebrews 12:22)
We have come to blessings which can not yet be touched. The first one listed is Heaven, our eternal home. What is "Zion?" How does it symbolize our eternal Home? An ex...
A Tale of Two Mountains, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:18-24)
To encourage the readers unto endurance, the author contrasts their current state of blessed assurance with the terrifying events surrounding the giving of the law. Th...
A Tale of Two Mountains, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:18-24)
To encourage the readers unto endurance, the author contrasts their current state of blessed assurance with the terrifying events surrounding the giving of the law. Th...
Esau: Faithless and Forsaken (Hebrews 12:16-17)
Esau is an example of one who forfeits blessings for temporary ease or comfort. He serves as a warning to any who might think of turning from truth to avoid the hostil...
The Disdain and Decadence of Apostates, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:16-17; Genesis)
We are given an example of the heart of apostasy in the Old Testament character Esau. We observe his carnality, his contempt, and his consequences from the Old Testame...
The Freedom of Grace (Luke 15)
Both the younger son (the rebellious prodigal) and the older son (the religious prodigal) are more alike than they are different: They are both opposed to receiving th...
The Disdain and Decadence of Apostates, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:16-17; Selected Scriptures)
We are given an example of the heart of apostasy in the Old Testament character Esau. We observe his carnality, his contempt, and his consequences from the Old Testame...
Imitating the Love of God (Ephesians 5:1-2)
Imitating God's love and walking in love as Christians. This text emphasizes the importance of demonstrating a love that is distinct from worldly love and imitating Go...
The Danger and Defilement of Apostates (Hebrews 12:15)
We are commanded to look out for any in our midst who might come short of God’s grace. The author defines the essence of apostasy, describes the effect of apostasy, an...
The Passionate Pursuit of Holiness (Hebrews 12:14)
Hebrews warns us that "without holiness, no one will see the Lord." Holiness prepares us to see God. We look at three different aspects of sanctification and how they ...
The Passionate Pursuit of Peace (Hebrews 12:14)
Lest we miss the blessings of discipline, we are commanded to pursue peace with all men and holiness before God. In this sermon we will look at the first object of our...
Running on Straight Paths (Hebrews 12:12-13)
We are exhorted to strengthen our weaknesses and straighten our ways. By this, we will make good use of God's discipline in our lives. The weak need to be strengthened...
A Prescription for Spiritual Weakness (Hebrews 12:12-13)
God's discipline sometimes comes to people who are spiritually weak and frail. That is an opportunity for other believers to encourage them in their Christian race. Re...
The Peaceful Product of God's Discipline, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:11)
By faith, we look past the pain of discipline at the moment to the product of discipline in our lives. God is producing in us the "peaceful fruit of righteousness." An...
The Peaceful Product of God's Discipline, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:11)
By faith, we look past the pain of discipline at the moment to the product of discipline in our lives. God is producing in us the "peaceful fruit of righteousness." An...
Bodies Fit For A Heavenly Home (Philippians 3:20-21)
The single truth that will most effectively fix your heart, mind, and affections upon Heaven, our eternal home and reward, is the truth of our future bodily resurrecti...
Behold Your King! (Matthew 21:1-11, 14-17)
One week before Passover Jesus and His disciples emerged from seclusion and He publicly rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. Why did Jesus come to Jerusalem at that time o...
The Purpose of God's Perfect Discipline, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:9-10)
The author contrasts the imperfection of the discipline of earthly fathers with the perfection of the discipline of our Heavenly Father. God's discipline is aimed at p...
The Purpose of God's Perfect Discipline, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:9-10)
The author contrasts the imperfection of the discipline of earthly fathers with the perfection of the discipline of our Heavenly Father. God's discipline is aimed at p...
Jesus Christ: Lord of Creation, Lord of Salvation (Colossians 1:15-20)
Paul wrote the church in Colossae to strengthen it against false teachers trying to impose legalistic dietary and religious rules. Using a hymn in two stanzas Paul rem...
Discipline: The Certificate of Adoption, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:6-8)
We are commanded to endure affliction as the discipline that comes from a loving Heavenly Father Who intends only our best and highest joy. Discipline is inseparable f...