Bart Byl Sermons

Bart Byl on Mark 8:34-9:1 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) Jesus calls disciples to lay everything down before him—even our very selves. For theological confession to mean anything, we must follow Jesus along the way and confess him before those who would shame and kill us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 8:22–33 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) It is a great thing to confess that Jesus is the Christ, but we must go further and confess why he came: to die on the cross for our sins. We need Jesus to open our blind eyes to recognize him, and to give us full sight so we know and embrace his mission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 8:1–21 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) For the second time, Jesus feeds a large crowd—but his thickheaded disciples still don't get it. Miracles aren't enough: we need the Holy Spirit to give us eyes to truly see, ears to truly hear, and a heart that is soft and open to God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 7:31–37 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) Jesus groans over the ravages of sin in all our lives, and he agonizes in battle for our freedom. We all need his fingers to open our ears to hear God, to touch our tongue so we can speak God’s word to our neighbours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 7:24-30 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) A Gentile woman falls before Jesus and refuses to be dissuaded by his seemingly harsh words. If we are God's children, how much more faith should we have! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 7:1–23 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) Only an encounter with God through Christ and the Spirit can remove the mask we hold over our faces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 6:31–56 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) Jesus is the true, the good, and the compassionate Shepherd. He feeds, rescues and heals his sheep, not because of how good they are but because of how good he is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 6:1-30 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) The ominous cloud of rejection and crucifixion begins to overshadow Jesus’ mission—something his forerunner shared before him and his disciples will after him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 5:21-43 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) Two sets of eyes are anxiously watching the boat making its way toward them from the eastern side of Galilee: a man with a dying daughter, and a woman with a chronic flow of blood. Death will have the last word—but Christ will have the word after that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 4:21–34 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) God's kingdom contains an expanding power within it that bursts through all barriers. This is due to God's working, not ours. The power of God inaugurated the kingdom, sustains the kingdom, protects the kingdom, and will consummate the kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Revelation 1:12-18 . Jesus emerged from the tomb victorious, and with the keys of death tied to his belt. His banner now flies over the enemy’s stronghold, and he can lock and unlock its black gates at will. Therefore, though we grieve, we don't grieve without hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 2:13–17 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) The only people who are excluded from Jesus’ grace are the ones who pretend they don’t need Jesus. All he asks you to do is hold out your hand and receive the gift of forgiveness and welcome—and he will receive you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 2:1–12 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) The story of the Christ's healing of the paralyzed man teaches us that our greatest need is for forgiveness. Matthew Henry once remarked, "Pardon of sin strikes at the root of all diseases." Christ’s healings are sacraments of forgiveness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 1:14–28 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) Jesus exercises authority over everyone. He calls the disciples, he teaches the crowds, he even casts out demons. His authority demands a response: will we obey or disobey? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Mark 1:1–13 . Series: Jesus in Action (The Gospel of Mark) Jesus appears as the cloud of smoke by day and the pillar of fire by night, leading his people to the promised land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Psalm 145 . David praises God the King for his greatness, which is especially expressed in his goodness to his people and to all that he has made. We join David in his praise, as part of the chain of generations passing down the tradition of the Lord’s mighty deeds on our behalf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Romans 13 . Paul urges the Roman Christians, as part of their socio-ethical response to God’s mercies, to submit to the government and to love one another, living as though coming salvation had already arrived. This teaching was intended to shape Paul’s audience, and us, as people who do good in wider society, to love our Christian family, to ‘put off’ shameful behavior and to ‘put on’...

Bart Byl on Romans 11:1-32 . God has not rejected Israel. They have been temporarily hardened while the Gentiles join with God’s people, and once this is complete, they will be gloriously restored, to the praise of God’s sovereign mercy. Our inclusion in God’s people is not based on our works of the law, ethnic superiority, or even self-generated faith—it hinges entirely on the sovereign mercy of...

Bart Byl on John 1:1-5, 14, 18 . When the divine Son becomes man, he became the bridge of communion between God and man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Romans 8:28-30 . Paul wanted Christians who are discouraged by suffering to know that God is actually using their afflictions to bring about something awesome he had always planned: shaping them to reflect Jesus and thereby bring glory to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Romans 8:1-17 . Christ’s death on the cross has crushed the condemning power of sin. The Spirit of his resurrection now fills us with new life, giving us certainty that we share in Christ’s sonship and inheritance.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Romans 6:1-14 . God likes forgiving, I like sinning: is this the ultimate loophole? No. Grace is even better than forgiveness. It doesn't just deal with sin’s penalty, but with its power.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on Romans 5:1-11 . Paul exults in the believer's secure standing in Christ. Peace, access, grace, hope, love, and reconciliation are present realities grounded in justification by faith. Through Christ's life, death, and resurrection, we can face God's judgment with confidence. What matters is that we belong to Christ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bart Byl on  Psalm 103:13-22 . God intimately understands and accepts our weaknesses, knowing that we are but dust. Despite our frailty, God responds with deep compassion and steadfast love, which contrasts our fleeting existence. Through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and victory over death, we are offered hope and transformation, reminding us that our limitations do not hinder God's enduring love and...

Bart Byl on Psalm 103:1-5 . The Psalmist, addressing his own soul, recounts five key blessings from God: forgiveness of all iniquities, healing from diseases, redemption from the pit, crowning with steadfast love and mercy, and satisfaction with goodness. These benefits reflect God's deep relational commitment, fully realized through Jesus Christ, who embodies and fulfills these blessings for us....