FBC Lewistown Sermon Podcast

Malachi's corrective rebuke of the corrupt priesthood sends a message forward to our day so that we may avoid being party to corrupt church leaders in our own time.      III. Priests; Corrected, Corrupted & Contemptable (2:7-9)     Malachi 2: 7-9

Gabriel imparts his final explanation to the virgin Mary's question; "How can this be"? In the face of an Impossible Proclamation - that she would be with child yet having known no man so that Mary will understand that "with God nothing will be impossible"! V. An Impossible Proclamation Greeted (1:34-38)     Luke 1:34-38

Luke shares with us God's explanations to Mary's question to the Angel Gabriel upon his announcement to her that she would be with child yet having known no man. Luke presents five explanations so that we, along with Mary may believe in the Virgin birth of Christ Jesus the Lord.  New Study:  II. A Contemplative Divine Greeting (1:28-29) III. A Calming Assurance Given (1:30)     Luke 1: 26-38  

Luke shares with us God's explanations to Mary's question to the Angel Gabriel upon his announcement to her that she would be with child yet having known no man. Luke presents five explanations so that we, along with Mary may believe in the Virgin birth of Christ Jesus the Lord.  I. A Co-ordinated Devine Mission: (1:26-27) II. A Contemplative Divine Greeting: (1:28-29) III. A Calming Assurance Giv...

The priests failed to honor God's Name and reverence Him. Therefore, God, in two-fold fashion: brings Humiliation upon the priests and thereby, causes His name to be reverenced "among the nations" (1:14) and second, gives the priests hope of returning to their station so that we may have hope when the Lord punishes us that there is covenant hope for restoration to ministry that honors his Name.  N...

The priests failed to honor God's Name and reverence Him. Therefore, God, in two-fold fashion: brings Humiliation upon the priests and thereby, causes His name to be reverenced "among the nations" (1:14) and second, gives the priests hope of returning to their station so that we may have hope when the Lord punishes us that there is covenant hope for restoration to ministry that honors his Name.  M...

The Priests of Israel together with the people, argue against God's declaration that they are despising God's Name. Yet, God brings evidence of their dishonor and irreverence describing their Inauthentic Offerings which despise His Name so that we may test ourselves to determine if we are genuinely honoring God's Name ourselves.  II. A Question of Authenticity      Malachi 1:6-14

Does God Love Israel? Does God Love Us, the Church of Jesus Christ? Indeed, He does and proves His case defeating Israel's prideful arguments to the contrary with historical facts of His dealings with them that prove His Love. Thus, we the people of the Church, may trust in God's Love for us as well.  I. Questioning God's Declaration of Love Pt 2     C. God's Detailed Exoneration     Malachi 1:1-5

Does God Love Israel? Does God Love Us, the Church of Jesus Christ? Indeed, He does and proves His case defeating Israel's prideful arguments to the contrary with historical facts of His dealings with them that prove His Love. Thus, we the people of the Church, may trust in God's Love for us as well.  I. Questioning God's Declaration of Love     Malachi 1:1-5  

Not every movement that claims "Revival" is, in truth, a revival. Israel seemed to be in a state of revival under King Josiah before the Captivity and again Ezra & Nehemiah after their release from captivity. Both "revivals" proved false. In like manner in America, we have labeled movements "revivals" yet they proved the opposite. Today we are given a solemn warning similar to that which Malac...

God stopped speaking to Israel after Malachi the Prophet spoke "Last Words" over them. Today, we will review four facts of Israel's history that signaled this time of "silence" from their God.  Selected Texts:

Those who do not Learn from History are Doomed to Repeat it! Paul reminds us that God was faithful to write down the Experiences of the Old Testament Fathers so that we could learn from their Examples both good and evil and Learn from history to avoid evil and do that which pleases God as New Testament Believers.  I Corinthians 10:11  

Paul writes the last three "Givens" with the purpose of producing a state of "No Worries" in the Christians at Thessalonica. They are given; Peace, Assurance, and finally Grace for a worry-free future.  II Thessalonians 3:16-18     No Worries! 

Paul outlines Three Imperatives to Follow willingly that are guaranteed to help you "Work Away Your Worries". First "Will Work at Prayer", second, "Will Work at Love", and now third, "Will Work for Food" Part 2. II Thessalonians 3:10-15 "Will Work for Food" Pt 2

Paul outlines Three Imperatives to Follow willingly that are guaranteed to help you "Work Away Your Worries". First "Will Work at Prayer", second, "Will Work at Love", and now third, "Will Work for Food". II Thessalonians 3:6-11 "Will Work for Food" Pt 1

Willing work will make your life worry free! Paul explains that believing the facts of salvation and understanding the facts of the Day of the Lord must result in the Willing response to Work away your Worries. Therefore, Paul outlines three imperatives to follow willingly that are guaranteed to help you "Work Away Your Worries" Today the new imperative to follow is "Love & Patience".     New...

Willing work will make your life worry free! Paul explains that believing the facts of salvation and understanding the facts of the Day of the Lord must result in the Willing response to Work away your Worries. Therefore, Paul outlines three imperatives to follow willingly that are guaranteed to help you "Work Away Your Worries" Today the third imperative to follow is "The Lord Keeping Them From E...

Willing work will make your life worry free! Paul explains that believing the facts of salvation and understanding the facts of the Day of the Lord must result in the Willing response to Work away your Worries. Therefore, Paul outlines three imperatives to follow willingly that are guaranteed to help you "Work Away Your Worries" Today the second imperative to follow is "Will Work at Love"     New...

Willing work will make your life worry free! Paul explains that believing the facts of salvation and understanding the facts of the Day of the Lord must result in the Willing response to Work away your Worries. Therefore, Paul outlines three imperatives to follow willingly that are guaranteed to help you "Work Away Your Worries"     New Study: Will Work At Prayer II Thessalonians 3:1-15

Willing work will make your life worry free! Paul explains that believing the facts of salvation and understanding the facts of the Day of the Lord must result in the Willing response to Work away your Worries. Therefore, Paul outlines three imperatives to follow willingly that are guaranteed to help you "Work Away Your Worries" II Thessalonians 3:1-15

Putting Your "End Times" Worries to Bed Pt 5 Putting "End Times" worries to bed is best done Biblically. Paul gives the Thessalonian Church Four Biblical Methods geared toward putting all end-times worries to bed. Today, we begin to look at the third: How to put your Isolation Worries to Bed Part II.  II Thessalonians 2:16-17

  Putting Your "End Times" Worries to Bed Pt 4 Putting "End Times" worries to bed is best done Biblically. Paul gives the Thessalonian Church Four Biblical Methods geared toward putting all end-times worries to bed. Today, we begin to look at the third: How to put your Isolation Worries to Bed.  II Thessalonians 2:13-17

Putting Your "End Times" Worries to Bed Pt 3 Putting "End Times" worries to bed is best done Biblically. Paul gives the Thessalonian Church Four Biblical Methods geared toward putting all end-times worries to bed. Today, we begin to look at the first of the four methods: How to put your Insecurity Worries to Bed.  II Thessalonians 2:13-17

Putting Your "End Times" Worries to Bed Pt 2 Putting "End Times" worries to bed is best done Biblically. Paul gives the Thessalonian Church Four Biblical Methods geared toward putting all end-times worries to bed. Today, we begin to look at the first of the four methods: How to put your Identity Worries to Bed by learning to Accept your Identity according to Scripture.  II Thessalonians 2:13-17

Putting Your "End Times" Worries to Bed Putting "End Times" worries to bed is best done Biblically. Paul gives the Thessalonian Church Four Biblical Methods geared toward putting all end-times worries to bed. Today, we begin to look at the first of the four methods: How to put your Identity Worries to Bed by learning to Accept your Identity according to Scripture.  II Thessalonians 2:13-17