Bart Byl Sermons

Bart Byl on 1 Peter 5:1–5 . Series: Stand Firm in Grace (1 Peter) Peter exhorts elders to shepherd the flock like and for Jesus, the people to submit, and everyone to be humble towards each other. The under-shepherds honour Christ by caring for his flock; the sheep honour Christ by recognizing his voice in their shepherds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on 1 Peter 4:12–19 . Series: Stand Firm in Grace (1 Peter) We suffer persecution because it is a privilege to bear Christ's name, to suffer with him, and to rejoice in the coming revelation of his glory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on 1 Peter 4:1–11 . Series: Stand Firm in Grace (1 Peter) Christ's determination to suffer for us steels us to suffer for the will of God. He is judge and saviour of the living and the dead. We love, forgive, welcome, and serve one another as Christ has done all those things for us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on 1 Peter 3:8–22 . Series: Stand Firm in Grace (1 Peter) Peter urges his readers to love each other and bless even their enemies who cause them to suffer. This arises out of revering Christ as Lord, who died for our sins and triumphed over all the powers of evil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on 1 Peter 2:11-25 . Series: Stand Firm in Grace (1 Peter) Christians are free in Christ, free not to indulge themselves but to submit to authority so God is glorified by a watching world. If this submission brings suffering, it is the footsteps of Christ we are following. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on 1 Peter 2:4-10 . Series: Stand Firm in Grace (1 Peter) Those who believe in Jesus are people called to the highest honour, whatever our neighbours think of Jesus and of us. Instead of being discouraged by the shaming of others, we should rejoice in our high calling to enjoy God’s presence and proclaim his greatness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on 1 Peter 1:13-21 . Series: Stand Firm in Grace (1 Peter) Christ has ransomed us from the old futile way of living, and our entire hope rests on the grace he will bring at his coming.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on 1 Peter 1:1-12 . Series: Stand Firm in Grace (1 Peter) In the grievous trials Christians experience in a hostile world, we rejoice in what can never be taken from us: glorious final salvation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on 1 Chronicles 29:1-20 . Israel’s leaders respond to David’s challenge to give freely to the temple project.. Supreme sovereignty still belongs to God, and he is still worthy of extravagant giving and whole-hearted devotion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Proverbs 3 . The truly wise and happy life can only be lived in relation to your Creator. Seek wisdom, trust in the LORD’s guidance, honour the LORD’s provision, and submit the LORD’s discipline. Remember that Christ both models and empowers the the truly wise and God-centred life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Revelation 21:1-8 . John sees the New Jerusalem in a renewed creation, a place where God promises to dwell with his people and where the curse is ended. This great hope sustains us in the sufferings and conflicts of this evil world, and gives us strength to conquer and inherit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 16 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) The unbelief and failure of the disciples does not get the final word: the risen Christ does. He has risen! and we are overwhelmed by fear, grace and hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 15:16-32 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) In love, Jesus bore our sin and shame through the extreme degradation and suffering of the cross. He saved others by not saving himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 15:1–15 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) Christ allows himself to be condemned in the place of the guilty Barabbas. This is the marvellous exchange at the heart of the good news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 14:32-52 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) Jesus submits himself to the Father’s will and allows himself to be seized, drinking the cup of judgment for his over-confident disciples who desert him and flee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 14:12–31 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) Jesus prepares and hosts the Passover for his disciples (including one he predicts will betray him). He transforms the feast into one that celebrates his own self-giving and atoning sacrifice—a New Exodus that will reach its completion in his heavenly kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 13 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) Don’t be deceived by world chaos and false messiahs. Endure persecution as a faithful witness to the gospel. Keep constant watch and be ready for the Master’s return at any time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 12:13-37 . Jesus wisely answers the questions of the Jewish leaders. But there’s an even more important question than those about politics, eschatology and ethics: is Jesus the divine Messiah? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 12:1–12 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) In the Parable of the Tenants, Jesus tells us he is God’s last word of mercy. He came to bring reconciliation, not judgment. He was sent by God in the full knowledge it would mean his own death, which was part of God’s plan to make exalt him as the central figure over God’s New Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Bart Byl on Mark 11:1–11 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) Jesus enters Jerusalem as her true king of peace, but the adoring crowds want to use him for their own project of "salvation". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 10:46–52 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) Jesus heals the blind beggar who identifies him as the Son of David, appeals to his mercy, and follows him along the road. Bartimaeus is a model of true discipleship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 10:13-31 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) The kingdom can only be received as a gift by people who know themselves to be as helpless as a little child. Human wealth and achievement only get in the way. But those who surrender it will receive more and eternal riches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 10:1-12 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) Jesus points the Pharisees back to God’s original intent for marriage—the sacred union of a man and a woman for life. Christian marriage is an act of discipleship; breaking this covenant is disobedience to our Master. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 9:30-50 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) Christ, on his way to die for the disciples, teaches them to care more about serving the least than seeking greatness. Instead of turning on allies, he calls us to fight our own sin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 9:2-13 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) Jesus’ commitment to suffer and die is vindicated by God, who reveals Christ’s true glory. Then the beloved Son comes down the mountain to die in shame for the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.