All Episodes
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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...
Discipline: The Certificate of Adoption, Part 1 (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...
More Please! (1 Thessalonians 4:1-2)
Paul encourages a young church that is living out the gospel to go even further in their Christian Life. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2.
Secure in the Plan of Redemption (1 Peter 1:20-21)
This passage provides further comfort to suffering saints by providing assurance that the pactum salutis, God's eternal plan of redemption, and all that arises from th...
Do Not Despair Under Discipline (Hebrews 12:5)
We are commanded to not despise God's discipline and to not despair under God's discipline. These are two extremes we should avoid in our responses to God's loving dis...
Don't Despise Discipline (Hebrews 12:5)
Believers are warned against two opposite errors we may commit when facing God's discipline: despising it and despairing under it.
Embracing God's Discipline, Part 3 (Hebrews 12:4-5)
Discipline is essential for the child of God. Running our race requires us to embrace God's discipline knowing that He disciplines us out of love and intends our good ...
Embracing God's Discipline, Part 2 (Hebrews 12:4-5)
Discipline is essential for the child of God. Running our race requires us to embrace God's discipline knowing that He disciplines us out of love and intends our good ...
Embracing God's Discipline, Part 1 (Hebrews 12:4-5)
Discipline is essential for the child of God. Running our race requires us to embrace God's discipline knowing that He disciplines us out of love and intends our good ...
Hospitality - A Neglected Essential (Selected Scriptures)
Christian hospitality has fallen from prominence by the mistaken assumption that it is a spiritual gift.
The Self-Humbling Servant (Philippians 2:3-11)
The self-humbling work of Christ in the incarnation is an example of selfless humility for those who follow Him. An exposition of Philippians 2:3-11.
The Cure For Weary Hearts (Hebrews 12:3)
We are called to consider the example of Jesus in His suffering. We see in Him One Who endured greater suffering and injustice than us.