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Our Consolations in the Afflictions and Temptations from our adversary, the devil.

1. The Commendation 2. The Refreshment 3. The Consolation This sermon explores the significance of Philemon 1:7, emphasizing the duty of believers to refresh one another's 'bowels,' a term denoting the innermost seat of emotion and mercy. The exposition clarifies that this refreshment is not merely physical support but involves the spiritual and emotional restoration of weary souls through the Wor...

The Canons of Dort The Fifth Head of Doctrine – The Perseverance of the Saints ARTICLE 11 – Believers struggle with various carnal doubts and do not always feel the full force of this assurance, but God will never tempt them above their ability to bear it, but makes for them a way of escape; also the Holy Spirit works assurance in us. The Scripture moreover testifies that believers in this life ha...

This sermon explores the threefold declaration in Nahum 1:7 that the Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble, and the one who knows those who trust in Him. The message emphasizes that God's goodness is an essential attribute of His nature, evident even in His justice and in the way He turns human evil into good, as illustrated by the story of Joseph. It presents Christ as the sole refuge...

Chapter timestamps: Note: Times are estimated 0:00 Introduction to Barnabas 3:05 The Meaning Behind Barnabas's Name 7:36 Barnabas Demonstrates Generosity 11:24 Saul's Conversion and Rejection 16:38 Barnabas Gives Saul a Chance 17:18 Barnabas Encourages the Church at Antioch 18:01 The Holy Spirit Produces a Comforting Spirit 20:30 The Influence of Barnabas on Paul's Ministry 21:56 Barnabas and Saul...

When biblically understood, providence is a secret weapon that wields contentment and joy in the bosom of the Christian. In this lesson, Pastor Josh lays out the contours of providence and then unpacks its consolations. Acts 17:28; Rom 11:32–36; Phi 2:12, 13; Prov 16:33; Gen 45:5; Jas 1:2–4; Heb 10:36; Eccl 7:16–18; Ps 37:1, 2; Eccl. 3:10–13

Best of men can confuse expectations with reality. After countless warnings, we can still be confused. Jesus patiently carries us along.

This sermon is comfort with a little kick—rich in its consolations but not feeble in its applications. It begins with God's everlasting covenant, rooted in his own unchanging being, and the promises which cannot be broken, with all the assurance of unending good to those upon whom he sets his love. Spurgeon explores the certainty and security of the covenant, never straying far from Christ's finis...

Part 2 of "The Mind of Christ" picks up where Philippians 2:1-4 left off and moves to the model itself: "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus" (2:5-6). Robert Rohlin reviews the four cords that bind believers together - consolation, comfort, communion, and compassion - then shows why church fights are almost never about doctrine. They are about me. He works through the Greek beh...

This exposition examines the Reformed doctrine of predestination, specifically focusing on the Westminster Confession of Faith's treatment of God's sovereign decree regarding the non-elect and the assurance of the elect. The speaker emphasizes that God's withholding of mercy is an act of justice that glorifies His power, while the extension of mercy to the elect is purely of grace, stripping belie...

1. The Experience of Devastation 2. The Expression of Consolation 3. The Exhortation of Contemplation

Part one of a two-part message on Philippians 2:1-6, and the tenth message in Pastor Robert Rohlin's study of Philippians. Epaphroditus has carried good news and hard news from Philippi to Paul's prison cell - a joyful church with a crack in it, and two faithful women, Euodia and Syntyche, who no longer get along. Rohlin works through the four cords Paul uses to hold a church together: consolation...

Hebrews 6:18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:

This sermon explores the theological significance of suffering for the believer, drawing primarily from Psalm 94 to argue that days of adversity are often blessings in disguise. The central message asserts that God uses hardship as a tool for spiritual instruction, deepening the believer's understanding of His Word and character. The text emphasizes the unshakeable assurance that God will never ab...

This sermon explores the theme of divine comfort found in Isaiah 40, addressing the universal human desires for rest, forgiveness, and security amidst suffering. The exposition highlights how God's words of consolation address specific human struggles, including a troubled conscience, isolation, mortality, and vulnerability, by promising the end of spiritual warfare, His visible presence, and the...

This sermon explores the dual application of Job 5:29, addressing both the downcast sinner and the struggling believer. It begins by describing the natural and spiritual condition of sinners who are cast down due to separation from God, guilt, and the emptiness of life, offering the gospel as the definitive message of lifting up through Christ's sacrifice. The tone shifts to pastoral comfort for C...

Face au découragement de ses disciples et aux crises actuelles comme l'insécurité, Jésus offre une consolation en appelant à une foi inébranlable. La paix du croyant repose d'abord sur la promesse de son retour glorieux pour rassembler les siens dans la demeure éternelle du Père. Il s'affirme également comme le seul chemin, la vérité et la vie, excluant toute autre voie religieuse pour parvenir au...

What does "comfort" mean in the Bible? Dr. Robert Dean, senior pastor at West Houston Bible Church, explains that biblical comfort includes encouragement, exhortation, and consolation that focus us on trusting the Lord through adversity. Our relationship with God and His Word is the source of that comfort. Looking closely at 2 Corinthians 1:3, we also discover the significance of the Father's rela...

Bible Reading: Genesis 50:15-21; Job 1:13-22; Acts 2:22-24, Acts 4:23-31 Confessional Reading: Belgic Confession Art. 13 Our Sovereign God directs all things, including evil. 1. Evil defined 2. God's will in evil 3. Our consolation in evil

Here in this message I want to speak to you 1st – About the folly of Job's three friends, and how they were forgiven through Job's offering sacrifices for them. (verses 7-9) 2nd – About Job's Christlike praying for these men, and his losses being restored when he prayed for them. (verse 10) And 3rd – About Job's family members and acquaintances coming to his house to console and comfort him. (vers...

1Co 14:1-4 ESV - Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, b...