Fork of The Broad/Sermons from Carlton Baptist Church

In the Book of Matthew, Jesus asked His disciples a poignant question - "Who do you say that I am?"  In this episode of Fort of the Broad, we let Scripture speak for Scripture to answer the most important question we could ever answer - a question that not only impacts how we live, but our eternal disposition, as well.

John 21 is the epilogue to The Book of John, sort of a post-credits scene that gives the viewer insight into what's next for Christ's followers both corporately, and as individuals.  The text gives us a portrait of what the church will look like, and what disciples are called to do - "Feed Jesus' sheep." Frederick Bruner wrote , “Jesus entrusts very human people with his mission, people just...

In this episode of "Fork of the Broad", we look at the resurrected Jesus' encounter with His disciples at Galilee - The disciples have toiled all night and failed miserably in their efforts, but when they encounter Christ, everything changes.  We've all experienced these "misty moments" in life, when we've experienced failure, and we aren't sure what we should do next.  In breaking down...

In this episode of "Fork of the Broad", we discuss John 20:19-29 - The story of Jesus' meeting with the disciples and "Doubting Thomas" after His resurrection from the dead.  In this encounter, Jesus offers proof of the peace with God He came to deliver - the scars in His hands; a purpose in life - a story to tell about Him; and He offered them a place we can take our doubts, anxieties, and f...

John MacArthur wrote of the resurrection, “ You need to understand that the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ is not just a feature of Christianity, it is the main event." As Christians, we hear lots of sermons on the cross, but outside of Easter Sunday, we tend to place much more emphasis on the cross than we do the resurrection.   As we prepare to delve into John 19-20, the burial...

In this episode of "Fork of The Broad", we explore one of the cornerstones of our faith - The crucifixion of Jesus Christ.  The cross not only represents the fulfillment of all Old Testament prophecy, but also the finished work of atonement through the blood of Christ.  In ways that God only can, He takes something tragic and evil (the death of Christ), and uses it for good (the salvatio...

In Jesus' High Priestly Prayer of John 17, he makes five petitions to God the Father for those who follow Him - “Father, protect them…”; “Father, unify them…”; “Father, sanctify them…”; “Father, give them joy…”; and  “Father, hold them forever…”  In this episode of "Fork of the Broad", we discuss Jesus saying that He is going to be consecrated – set apart for a special purpose - so that...

In Jesus' High Priestly Prayer of John 17, he makes five petitions to God the Father for those who follow Him - “Father, protect them…”; “Father, unify them…”; “Father, sanctify them…”; “Father, give them joy…”; and  “Father, hold them forever…”  In this episode of "Fork of the Broad", we discuss how Christ invites us into joy - a state of internal gladness that persists no matter what y...

In Jesus' High Priestly Prayer of John 17, he makes five petitions to God the Father for those who follow Him - “Father, protect them…”; “Father, unify them…”; “Father, sanctify them…”; “Father, give them joy…”; and  “Father, hold them forever…”  The love of man is fickle and depends on smooth circumstances and whether we are attracted to someone.  In this episode of "Fork of the Br...

In this episode from "Fork of the Broad", we look at John 18:1-14, the story of Jesus' betrayal and arrest.  Jesus was no passive participant in His journey to the cross - His entire life was an intentional process of moving toward crucifixion, so sinners might be saved.

Robert Murray McCheyne lived a short life, but left behind a wealth of exegetical teaching to help us grow in Christ.  In "Marks of a Faithful Ministry", he not only challenges pastors, but every follower of Christ to remain committed to truth and light in times of spiritual confusion and darkness.

The story of Jesus' arrest and trial is filled with significant figures - Annas and Caiaphas, the corrupt priests; Peter, the denier of Christ; Pilate, the politically-motivated governor; and Barabbas, the terrorist - But ultimately, all of their stories point us to one bigger story - The story of Jesus.

Jesus' upper room dialogue with His followers has ended, and He's entered into a time of prayer.  One of the most interesting and compelling things about this moment is that Jesus (one member of the Trinity) has just finished explaining the work of the Spirit (another member of the Trinity); and now He's entering into prayer with the Father (another member of the Trinity).  The culture l...

In looking at Easter, we go to Scripture to answer some essential questions: Who did Jesus die for? Why did He have to die? And finally, Who are you looking for?

In Jesus' last supper dialogue with His disciples, He identifies three purposes followers of Christ are distinctly chosen for - We are chosen for joy, chosen for love, and chosen to bear fruit.

In His last supper dialogue with the disciples, Jesus warns them of persecution to come.  In this sermon, Scripture speaks for Scripture as we explore some vital questions by examining post-resurrection events in the Book of Acts - Those questions are: What will happen if you follow Jesus? Why will it happen? How do we respond to hate and persecution?

In  offering comfort to His disciples as they learn that Jesus is about to  leave them, a most interesting phenomenon occurs - One member of the  Trinity (the Son) teaches about another member of the Trinity (the Holy  Spirit).  The Holy Spirit convicts, or convinces us concerning sin,  righteousness, judgement, and guides us toward truth.  In this episode, &nbsp...

On Palm Sunday, Jesus rode into Jerusalem and was welcomed as a King - and He was indeed headed toward a coronation, but not in the way the Jews welcoming Him expected.  Instead of a crown, He would receive a cross; but in that cross, He would establish a kingdom that would never end.

In offering comfort to His disciples as they learn that Jesus is about to leave them, a most interesting phenomenon occurs - One member of the Trinity (the Son) teaches about another member of the Trinity (the Holy Spirit).  The Holy Spirit convicts, or convinces us concerning sin, righteousness, judgement, and guides us toward truth.  In this episode, Jesus teaches that the Spirit will...

In offering comfort to His disciples as they learn that Jesus is about to leave them, a most interesting phenomenon occurs - One member of the Trinity (the Son) teaches about another member of the Trinity (the Holy Spirit).  The Holy Spirit convicts, or convinces us concerning sin, righteousness, judgement, and guides us toward truth.  In this episode, Jesus offers comfort to His discipl...

Often, Christians treat the Holy Spirit the same way we treat that green jello salad at potlucks - We don't know quite what to do with it, so we leave that for someone else to deal with, right?  But in discounting or ignoring the work of the Spirit, we lose a tremendous source of comfort and truth.  In today's sermon, we discuss the role of the Holy Spirit - The Holy Spirit’s role is to...

Deep inside ourselves, we all have a longing and an ache for the comfort, rest, and joy available in Christ. We may try to fill that void with what CS Lewis called “lovers less wild”, but ultimately, Jesus is the way to intimacy with God, the truth that exposes our sin and reveals our Saviour, and the life we must receive in order to enjoy God forever.

In this episode, Pastor Lee unpacks the implications of John the Baptist's statement upon seeing Jesus, "Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!"   Jesus' death on the cross paid covered the penalty for our sins - but not just those sins we committed before knowing Christ as Saviour.  Jesus' forgiveness is present, active, and continual.  That's Good News!

"The Witness, The Adoption" - John's introduction to his writing is rich with language that reminds us of courtrooms.  In this discussion, the testimony of witnesses - the Apostle John, John the Baptist, and Jesus Himself is unpacked; and a legal adoption of those who trust in their testimony is explained.

Our series on The Book of John continues with a look at John 1:14-18, where John encapsulates major truths about the person and work of Jesus - In this text, John establishes the divine nature of Christ - He was 100% man, and 100% God; and also examines the work He does for us - He is 100% grace in action for those who trust in His truth and in His love, "grace upon grace".