Fork of The Broad/Sermons from Carlton Baptist Church

The central idea of the Book of John can be found in John 20:30-31 - Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God (that’s Who Jesus is), and that by believing you may have life in his name (that’s His goal – that’s what Jesus is about).  This sermon ki...

The third in a series on the "Five Solas" of the Protestant Reformation, "Grace Alone" teaches us that it isn't confidence in our own goodness that gets us in good with God; instead, it's confidence in God and His goodness that allows us access to Him.  A look at Ephesians 1 and Ephesians 2 reveals that God had a plan to adopt us as His children before time even began, and gives us that free,...

The second in a series on the "Five Solas", we discuss justification by faith.  William Barclay wrote that this little phrase, “justification by faith”, answers the ultimate questions of life: How can I be in a right relationship with God? How can I feel at peace with God? How can I live my life not fearing death, not fearing being face to face with God, face to face with His judgment? Good m...

The first in a series on The Five Solas, the central beliefs of the Protestant Reformation.  In this sermon, we discover the answer to the pivotal question Jesus asked His disciples in Matthew 16:13-17 - "Who do you say that I am?"  The answer - "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." It's vogue to say that "Jesus never said He was the Son of God", but this idea entirely disagre...

A look at the 7 spiritual gifts that Paul identifies in Romans 12.  Each Christian is given a gift at the time of their supernatural birth into the body of Christ.  These gifts are to be actively used for the benefit of the body, the Church, and for the glory of God.  Jesus, during His time on earth and through His death on the cross, is the perfect model for each of these gifts - p...

Paul describes the church not as an organization, but as a living organism, and each of us as members, individual parts of the body that all have important roles to play in the life of the church.  No part of a body is unimportant, even down to the big toe - It's important for all parts of a body to be present and healthy.  In today's sermon, we note the importance of consistent church a...

Jonathan Edwards once wrote that pride was "the main door" (for our purposes, the front door) by which sin enters a man's heart, and the work of God is "clogged" in an individual.  Paul encourages us in Romans 12:3  "not to think of (ourselves) more highly than (we) ought to think" - to be humble.  How do we attain this mindset? By remembering the Gospel, by pointing our thoughts co...

In Romans 12, Paul shifts the tone of his letter to the Roman church from justification-how do we become saved-to sanctification-how do we live once we are saved? We can only know the will of God if we know the Word of God!

Finishing our series on the attributes of God, we consider the idea that God is sovereign - He has the power and authority to do as He pleases.  As we break down Psalm 135, we consider three ideas - God is sovereign, God is sovereign over our suffering, and God is sovereign over our salvation - And we consider how this knowledge should affect how we handle this idea of "God".  What do we...

An exposition of Psalm 103: 10-17.   Some say it isn't fair that some go to Hell and only Christians get Heaven.  The truth is, God isn't fair.  God is a God of justice (sin must be punished - fair enough); God is a God of mercy (He withholds punishment for those who trust in His love - not fair); God is a God of grace (He pours out the punishment we deserve onto to Christ on the cr...

Continuing our series on the attributes of God, we begin part 1 of a discussion of God's mercy - the undeserved merit that God offers to those who feel the pressures of life, and those who don't deserve mercy.

A continued look at the attributes of God. Psalm 139 teaches us that God is omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent; God is also holy. Isaiah’s vision of God reveals to us God’s pure righteousness that separates Him from us; but also His mercy, that atones for our sins and makes us clean.

A look one the foremost attributes of God, His omnipresence.  The idea that God is everywhere might sound frightening, considering He judges the actions and even the thoughts of men - Fact is, though, it's a comfort to know that even though we're sinners, we can be confident that if we are in Christ, He never leaves us, and never forsakes us.  Jesus is Emmanuel - "God With Us" - and mode...

Continuing our series, "Summer Psalms", we begin a look at three attributes of God - His omnipresence (He is everywhere, all the time), His omnipotence (He is all-powerful), and in this episode, His omniscience (He is all-knowing).  It sounds a little terrifying to think that God knows everything we say, think, and do, but the fact is, we should see this as a comfort - He knows us completely,...

All of us experience our own unique “dark night of the soul”, moments where we feel distance from God. God’s promise to us is never to keep us from all troubles of life, but that He will be present with us through these troubles; even in the darkest of moments - death. In the end, we find that even our darkest moment - even death - works for the glory of God.  Listen to this great Psalm explo...

A look at Psalm 23:3 - " He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake."   This portion of David's epic Psalm demonstrates that every line of the Bible whispers the name of Jesus.  In this episode, we discuss how the Psalmist is writing about "the double cure" that Augustus Toplady brought to light when he wrote the great hymn, "Rock of Ages" - "Be for si...

Continuing our series of "Summer Psalms", we take a look at Psalm 23:1-2.  John Stott called Psalm 23 "the crown of all Psalms".  Unfortunately, our familiarity with this beautiful piece of writing sometimes causes us to overlook it's deep, rich meaning.  In this episode, we break down the first two verses of this heartfelt Psalm, revealing how God relates to us as our Shepherd, our...

A look at Psalm 16:6-11, where David continues a series of declarations of who God is to him, and affirms confidence in Him, even in the midst of trouble. David reassures himself of God’s goodness and care by preaching to himself, rather than listening to inner voices that would discourage and defeat him.

An exposition of Psalm 16, which begins with a petition ("Preserve me O, God"), followed by a series of declarations about the character, faithfulness, and love of God.  A classic example of David calling upon God in a time of trouble, then reminding himself of one the great truths of the Gospel - "He will never leave you nor forsake you" (Deuteronomy 31:6, Hebrews 13:5).

An exposition of Psalm 1, which challenges us to consider our spiritual posture - Though we might stand, walk, and even sit in depth of or sin, in Christ, we can stand before God without fear.

A discussion of the cross, which Ray Pritchard described as “the place where grace and wrath meet”. Nowhere is God’s wrath more evident nor His love more clear than in the portrait of Christ on the cross.

Romans 1:18-32/“The Bow is Bent” - A look at the wrath of God and how God deals with sin. Though God hates sin, there is Good News-the idea of propitiation, or the gift of Christ’s blood that pays the price for our sinfulness. Includes a powerful excerpt from Jonathan Edwards’ “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”.

A look at the essential questions of our faith- Who did Jesus die for? Why did He die? Who are you looking for? The answer to all of the disappointments, discouragement, and uncertainties of life can be found in the Gospel-in Jesus.

An exposition of Romans 5:1-5. According to Paul, the strange fruit of human suffering is hope. The good news is that even in the midst of our suffering, our pain is never meaningless, and Christ is always with us.

An exposition of Romans 1:16-17, “6 Words” that compelled Paul to share the Gospel, no matter the costs.