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An Answer for the Bite An Answer for the Serpent, the Thorn, the Fire, and the Sin Numbers 21; Numbers 32–33; Deuteronomy 28; 2 Corinthians 12 The message reminds us that God doesn't always remove the trouble, but He has graciously provided everything we need to trust Him and triumph through it. Throughout Israel's wilderness journey, the Lord was doing more than bringing His people out of Egypt a...

Peter addresses believers facing fiery trials and calls them to remain faithful when suffering follows obedience. First Peter 4:12-19 teaches us to expect opposition without losing our joy, distinguish suffering for Christ from the consequences of wrongdoing, and entrust our souls to a faithful Creator. The message speaks to the weariness and resentment that can grow when doing right does not brin...

This sermon examines the counsel of Eliphaz in Job chapter 4, contrasting his logical, retributive worldview with the biblical truth that the righteous often suffer. The speaker highlights how Eliphaz's advice, while rooted in some biblical principles like sowing and reaping, fails to address the reality of innocent suffering and the mystery of God's sovereignty. By exploring the theological impli...

Hope and expectations are not the same. Expectations are often rooted in self-effort and merit, leading to disappointment and shame. Hope rests in God and in what He has promised, so it does not depend on everything going according to our plans. Paul could rejoice even in prison because his hope was not tied to comfort, success, or being treated fairly, but to Christ being magnified and the gospel...

King Jehoram was not a good king. He did evil in the sight of the Lord. The best that could be said about Him by the Spirit of God is that he wasn't as bad as his parents. It's not that he never did anything good. He took away the image of Baal that his father had set up. However, he never led Israel away from idolatry and back to worship of God alone. (Life of Elisha, Lesson 2, from 2 Kings 3)

The sermon addresses the claim that God commands abortion by examining the Law of Jealousies in Numbers 5. It argues that the text describes a ritual to test a wife's fidelity when a husband suspects adultery, rather than prescribing a chemical termination of pregnancy. The analysis highlights that the woman is not stated to be pregnant, and the outcome depends on divine judgment rather than a con...

The sermon examines the human condition as described in Ephesians 2, contrasting the state of being dead in trespasses and sins with the transformative work of God. It highlights the theological pivot of 'but God,' emphasizing that salvation is entirely a gift of unmerited favor rather than a result of human effort or works. The message underscores the believer's new identity as God's workmanship,...

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The Bible's first words are not an argument for God but an announcement: "In the beginning, God." In this opening lesson of our new Foundations series, Pastor John Samson shows why Scripture can speak that way, tracing a line from Genesis 1 through Psalm 14 to Romans 1, where Paul says God has made Himself plain to every person. If that is true, the real issue is not a shortage of evidence but wha...

This instructional Kids message defines faith and repentance as saving graces that involve resting in Christ alone and turning from sin to God. The teaching uses the account of the rich young man in Mark 10 to illustrate the failure of relying on personal works for salvation, contrasting this with the positive example of Zacchaeus who demonstrated true faith through repentance. The core message em...

The sermon explores Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 7 regarding the tension between earthly responsibilities and undivided devotion to Christ. It argues that while marriage and worldly duties are good gifts from God, they bring distinct anxieties that can distract believers from their primary focus on the Lord. By referencing the parable of the wise builder in Matthew 7, the message emphasizes th...

This sermon addresses the modern struggle with anxiety and worry, using the metaphor of 'fret knots' to describe how concerns about society, finances, and health can entangle a believer's mind. Drawing from Psalm 37, the message identifies three specific commands to 'fret not' and presents a spiritual recipe for resolution: trusting in the Lord, delighting in Him, committing one's way to Him, and...

Preached in Warrington, England, UK

What actually counts as the good works we're called to do as redeemed believers? Pastor Jason explores Heidelberg Catechism #91

What an encouraging truth that the LORD is always working His good plan through His servants, even when their labor seems long and unfruitful! Listen to this week's chapel message from Dr. Mark Vowels as he encourages us with this simple yet wonderful truth from God's Word.

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This study explores the method of interpreting biblical prophecy by examining the connection between Daniel 11 and Jesus' Olivet Discourse. It emphasizes that prophecy often operates in layers, with a near historical fulfillment preceding a fuller eschatological meaning, as seen in the actions of Antiochus IV Epiphanes and the subsequent destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. The session clarifies the...

This sermon examines the final reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 50, highlighting the transition from their fear of retribution to genuine repentance and forgiveness. The preacher contrasts mere remorse with true repentance, illustrating how the Holy Spirit convicts sinners to seek mercy rather than wallowing in guilt. By analyzing the brothers' plea and Joseph's response,...

This exposition explores the divine attribute of mercy, identifying it as a distinct issue of God's inherent goodness that presupposes human sin. The teaching distinguishes between general mercies extended to all creation, special mercies shown to humanity despite their wickedness, and sovereign mercies reserved exclusively for the elect through the mediator. It emphasizes that while temporal bles...

The Cost of Grace Jesus did not redeem us so we could keep our old lives—His grace rescues us, owns us, establishes us, and teaches us to live under His rule. The message centers on the truth that the gospel does not merely add Jesus to our lives—it brings us under His light, His rule, and His grace. Drawing from Balaam's prophecy in Numbers 24, Jesus is presented as both the Star who gives light...

This sermon argues that Christian worship should begin with the explicit words of Scripture, which serve as a divine summons rather than a casual invitation. It emphasizes that believers are commanded to gather before the living God, a reality made possible by the access granted through Jesus Christ as described in Hebrews. The discussion highlights that this assembly is not merely a social meetin...

In the good process of sharpened shepherding, it's right and necessary for shepherds to seek to encourage and sharpen the sheep under their care. It's right and necessary for shepherds to seek to shepherd fellow shepherds. It's also good and right for both sheep and shepherds to not just sit or walk along in their times of need waiting for the shepherds to come to them but rather seek their shephe...

Question 7: Why Did God Create the World? The Answer: God created everything by His Word, not because He was lonely, but out of the free overflow of divine love, so that all creation would enjoy His glory. God didn't create the world because He was lonely, incomplete, or in need of anything. From all eternity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have existed in perfect love and fellowship. Instead, God c...