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In this fifth episode of the Theology for Doxology (T4D) Podcast, Fletcher Matandika, pastor of Lighthouse Community Church of Stephenville, Texas, sits down with Reverend Ian Hamilton, a teaching fellow of Ligonier Ministries, and president of the Paton Society, to talk about Thomas Chalmer's enduring essay 'The Expulsive Power of a New Affection' and how being a Christian informs one's repentanc...

Today is the anniversary of Kristallnacht, or the Night of the Broken Glass, an infamous time of Nazi Germany carrying out a pogrom against Jews.  Yesterday, on the eve of Kristallnacht, Jewish businesses were targeted in Philadelphia with a so-called "boycott ride."  We'll discuss that issue today. Also, many are asking, is there a turning underway in how the United States views Israel?  Many of...

Jesus in Psalm 67 verse 1 Jesus said the Old Testament was about Him. John 5:39, Luke 24:27, 24:44

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This sermon explores the tension between God's acceptance of worship and His judgment on sin, as depicted in Leviticus chapters 8 through 10. It highlights that God appoints those who serve Him, emphasizing that even consecrated priests like Aaron and his sons remained sinners requiring atonement. The narrative contrasts the fire that accepted the offerings in chapter 9 with the fire that consumed...

We are reminded that the cross—history's most shameful execution device—is not a symbol of defeat but the crowning revelation of God's glory. At Calvary, what men meant for evil, God meant for good, and John records eight divine fingerprints in Jesus' crucifixion so that we will believe He is the Son of God and Messiah.

This sermon examines the encounter between Jesus and ten lepers in Luke 17, emphasizing the importance of recognizing God's presence during life's journey. The central message highlights the necessity of active obedience and faith, illustrated by the lepers' healing as they followed Jesus' command to show themselves to the priest. A key theological theme is the distinction between receiving God's...

The message explores the narrative of the man born blind in John 9, emphasizing that Jesus seeks to reveal the purpose of suffering rather than merely explaining its cause. The speaker shares a personal testimony of overcoming alcoholism through the grace of the church, illustrating how God's work transforms brokenness into glory. The message challenges the audience to look beyond human nature's t...

In this passage we see the connection between Christ-like thinking and the resulting virtues of humility and unity within the church. As we meditate on the blessings listed in Philippians 2:1, we should realize that the grace received from Christ should naturally flow outward in love and service to others. In contrast to the world's self-centered culture, believers have the biblical call to consid...

How God's people should be to the praise of His glory.

Pharaoh out of pride asked who is the Lord. The elders out of discouragement asked where is the Lord. Moses in confusion asked why of the Lord.

This sermon concludes the book of Galatians by examining Paul's exclusive boast in the cross of Jesus Christ as the sole source of spiritual blessing and redemption. It contrasts the man-centered boasting of false teachers, who sought to secure their own glory through circumcision and escape persecution, with the believer's reliance on the new birth and the death of the world to the self. The mess...

The sermon emphasizes that believers will stand before the judgment seat of Christ to be evaluated not for their salvation, which is secured by the cross, but for the quality and manner of their works. The central argument distinguishes between the 'what' of Christian service and the 'how,' asserting that God judges the methods and motives used to build upon the foundation of Jesus Christ. The spe...

What are things that we can do that we have seen build up the Church? This sermon examines the balance between Christian liberty and the responsibility to build up the church and witness to the world, drawing from 1 Corinthians 10. It argues that while all things are lawful, believers must prioritize actions that are helpful and edifying over those that merely satisfy personal preference or legal...

This sermon explores the narrative of the widow of Zarephath in 1 Kings 17, focusing on the transition from profound grief to restored joy through the raising of her son. The central message emphasises that God often works in the darkest moments of human experience, using suffering not as punishment but as a vessel to display His power and glory. By examining Elijah's intense and persistent prayer...

Genuine, righteous generosity is expressed when I give to others without any thought of how it will benefit me, trusting in God to see and bless that gift for the glory of His Kingdom.

What does it mean to submit to one another in the fear of God? In Ephesians 5:21, we learn that Spirit-filled submission is essential to how Christians live, serve, and care for one another in the local church. Our sinful nature resists surrendering our own priorities, but the Holy Spirit works in believers to produce humility and willing submission. This sermon examines what biblical submission m...

This sermon explores the theological paradox that God chooses to display His glory and defeat His enemies through the weakness and vulnerability of His people rather than human strength. By examining Psalm 8:2 and its fulfillment in Matthew 21, the message highlights how the spontaneous praise of children and the humble entry of Jesus demonstrate that divine power is perfected in human frailty. Th...

This sermon examines the warnings Jesus issued regarding the severity and eternity of hell, emphasizing that unrepentant sin leads to unquenchable fire and eternal torment. The message interprets the hyperbolic commands to cut off hands, feet, or eyes as spiritual admonitions to remove any fleshly desires, pride, or sinful habits that hinder a person's response to the gospel. It further explores t...

This sermon explores the theological necessity of Christ's suffering as revealed in the encounter with the disciples on the road to Emmaus. The preacher argues that the disciples' despair stemmed from an incomplete understanding of Scripture, which failed to connect the Messiah's glory with his required atoning death. By examining Old Testament types such as the bruised heel in Genesis and the suf...

This sermon explores the profound declaration in Philippians 1:21 that "to live is Christ," arguing that the Christian life is fundamentally defined by a total dependence on Jesus for existence, purpose, and strength. The message emphasizes that believers are not merely saved but are spiritually alive in Christ, who is the source of their righteousness and hope. It challenges the congregation to v...

Tonight, we will be looking at the end of Hebrews. The author has taken us to untold the heights of heaven, yet we can remain there. We live in the real world with real people and real problems. These heights of glory are to encourage us plug in on earth. Join us as the author points us toward continuing to love.