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Luke ordered his account carefully to ensure our certainty in the things we have been taught concerning Christ. His last scene in Luke 24:50–53 brings his work to a close in the same place where our story began, worshiping in the Lord's temple, yet with an entirely new situation. Darkness is replaced by light, the proud have been brought low, the lowly have been exalted, and the good news of great...

Jesus' funeral at the garden tomb causes the Christian to reflect on two things: our reputation and our end (see Eccl. 7:1–2). Jesus' death gives all his disciples a good name and a glorious end. Pastor Josh mines out the application for both

The Good News of God's New Beginning: 1. John the Baptist – Heralds Jesus as the Christ 2. God the Father – Declares that Jesus is the Son of God

Do you hear Jesus' words of warning to protect your faith and heart, to guard the Gospel truth, when liars come to lure you in the midst of rising trouble and coming judgment? Though the Good Shepherd remains spiritually present, as He would physically depart, the wolves came and continue to come to distract, influence, try to take His place, and have your ear in order to steal your heart.

TEXT: LD 38 Jesus teaches us good activities for the Lords Day: 1. True giving 2. True praying 3. True fasting

This is the second installment in a two-part presentation of the various personalities found in every church congregation showing the good, the bad, and the ugly among the brethren. Tonight's list includes: 1. The false prophet and the conspiratorial expert. 2. Musically gifted people. 3. The leach. 4. The guard dog. 5. The church hopper. 6. The hospitable. 7. The busybody. 8. The steadfast. 9. Th...

The sermon explores the theological tension between God's sovereignty and human responsibility, arguing that while God permits sin and sinful events, He is not the author of sin. Through passages in Romans, Job, Acts, and Genesis, the text demonstrates that God can overrule evil for good, as seen in the life of Joseph, while still holding individuals accountable for their actions. The message emph...

WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR? The Good Samaritan — A Children's Bible Lesson Ages : 5-12 (Adaptable for 2-4) Luke 10:25–37 (KJV) Who is your neighbor? Is it just the person who lives next door, or could it be someone you have never met? In this exciting and interactive children's Bible lesson, we journey down the dusty road from Jerusalem to Jericho to discover one of the most powerful lessons Jesus ever ta...

This episode examines Chapter 4:1 of the Westminster Confession of Faith, emphasizing that God created the world ex nihilo for the manifestation of His glory, power, and goodness. The speaker argues that the biblical account of creation in six 24-hour days is a non-negotiable tenet of Reformed orthodoxy, citing the Fourth Commandment and the plain meaning of Scripture to refute evolutionary interp...

This passage is a lot more meaningful if you can have a better understanding of the word for "sure" and the word for "simple". Sure is used by Paul and Peter in the New Testament and compared to their experience with Christ. The word for simple is actually a word that means an open-gate or door. And the image here is compared to our mind that has an open gate with no filter to keep things out or k...

The Witness of Our Wisdom Deuteronomy 4:5–8 This message explores how the wisdom God gives His people is intended not merely to increase their knowledge but to transform their conduct into a living witness of His goodness, grace, and glory. Through Moses' final instructions to Israel in Deuteronomy, we are reminded of the importance of remembering God's faithfulness, trusting His promises, obeying...

This sermon examines Hebrews 8:1-6 to establish the superiority of Jesus Christ as a heavenly high priest who ministers in the true tabernacle pitched by God, rather than an earthly one. The exposition highlights that Christ's sitting at the right hand of the Majesty signifies the completion of His redemptive work, His authority, and His role in recording the believer's acquittal. It further expla...

I know! I know! A few months ago I published what was to be my final volume. And I said as much. Moreover, after having made a supreme effort to finish that work before the sand had completely dropped through the glass, I did spend a couple of weeks, as it were, drawing breath. But then... but then... I felt I had to take up my laptop and mouse once again, and set about writing the book which is i...

This sermon explores the theological and practical dimensions of the human conscience, arguing that it is a universal moral faculty that judges individuals regardless of their exposure to written law. The message examines how conscience functions to convict, condemn, and create fear, while also noting that it can be deadened by sin or retrained through biblical knowledge. Central to the discourse...

This devotional explores the concept of true spiritual rest, distinguishing it from worldly comforts or financial security. It argues that genuine peace of mind is not found in human effort or moral performance but is rooted exclusively in the finished work of Christ. The message addresses two common sources of anxiety: the fear that good works are necessary to maintain God's favor and the doubt t...

What is true religion? Many people say that true religion is whatever makes people feel good, or whatever makes them experience the sense of the divine. But in this sermon from Psalm 84:1–3 titled "The Living God," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones gives a very different answer. He says that according to God's word, true religion is that which worships and believes the living God. The true God that has revea...

A great personal testimony is not defined by self-congratulation or recounting miraculous deliverances, but by the visible evidence of the Holy Spirit's control in one's life. The passage from Genesis 41:38 illustrates this, showing that even a pagan ruler recognized Joseph's Spirit-filled character, not through his words, but through his consistent conduct. True spiritual maturity is marked by a...

This sermon examines the direct connection between Daniel's prophecy of the seventy weeks and Jesus' Olivet Discourse, highlighting how Jesus explicitly references Daniel 9:27 to explain the abomination of desolation. The teaching argues that while the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 fulfilled the immediate prophetic timeline, the discourse also points to the future return of Christ as the Son o...

This sermon addresses the spiritual danger of bitterness, defining it as an unresolved state of anger and resentment that hinders personal peace and relational health. The message uses the metaphor of a seed growing into a root to illustrate how unchecked offenses can take deep hold in the heart, contrasting this with the biblical call to be rooted in love and stability. Through the narrative of J...

Splendor to Render — We Were Made and Born Again to Render His Splendor This message emphasizes that God has fashioned all things for His glory, and through Jesus Christ, believers have been redeemed and made new creatures to reflect His splendor in every aspect of life. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 8–11 and 15, the sermon challenges us to examine why we were created, who we belong to, how we are fu...