Lake Murray BC Podcast

In the parable of 'The Laborers in the Vineyard' Jesus teaches his disciples about the radical generosity of God. In our text today we see how the generosity of God is best displayed to us through his gracious call to faith in Jesus.

In the midst of teaching about his return and the final judgment, Jesus shares four parables with his disciples. In our parable this week, the Parable of the Talents, Jesus teaches about faithful stewardship and how we are to make the most of the time while we await his return. 

How can sinners be justified before God? It’s not because of who they are or what they’ve done, but as they come to him humbly and cry out for mercy.

In today's sermon we begin a new summer teaching series through the parables of Jesus. Much of Jesus' teaching in the gospel accounts are expressed through parables. These short stories are designed to communicate a powerful truth about the kingdom of God through a familiar setting, situation, or circumstance. In his first parable, the parable of the Sower, Jesus gives powerful interpret...

1 John is a letter to the churches in and around Ephesus who were confused about the assurance of their salvation. False teachers and persecution had caused them to doubt their faith in Christ and John writes to offer three tests of assurance. In our passage today we consider the second test: the test of obedience.

In the concluding chapters of Exodus, many of the themes we have seen throughout the book reappear. As the presence of God fills the tabernacle the people are again reminded that anyone who wishes to stand in the presence of a Holy God must enter by the blood of the lamb.  

In Exodus 32-24 the people of Israel violate the first two commandments by fashioning for themselves an idol and worshipping it. An idol can be anything that takes the place of God in our hearts, lives, and worship. In our passage today we consider how the gospel of Jesus frees us from the idols of the human heart to worship God alone.

Exodus 25-31 describes the preparation of the people to have the presence of God dwell among them.  The construction of the tabernacle, the consecration of the priesthood, and the calling of choice servants for the work are all essential parts of these chapters. And each one of them is meant to point our eyes to Jesus.

Exodus 24 shows us that God desires to be near His people. Through Christ, He has provided a greater mediator, a greater sacrifice, and a greater invitation to be with Him. 

The Ten Commandments are often misunderstood to be rules to earn God's favor or salvation. But the Ten Commandments were given, in part, to show the people that salvation would not come through their obedience to the law but through the One who kept the law on their behalf.

After leaving Egypt and crossing the Red Sea, the people of Israel faced numerous challenges on their way to Sinai. In our passage today, we see how the Lord showed himself faithful to be the perfect provider, protector, and preserver of his people in the wilderness. 

The book of Acts is the continuation of Luke's gospel account and reveals how the Holy Spirit empowered the church to be witnesses for the resurrected Christ.  This week we hear from guest preacher, Dr. Tony Wolfe, who serves as the Executive Director - Treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. 

At the center of the Christian faith we find not a set of rules, morals, beliefs, or ideals, but a person; Jesus Christ. In today's passage from the gospel of Luke, we see how the resurrection of Jesus is the greatest testimony to who is and the truthfulness of all he taught. 

As we celebrate Palm Sunday, we set our eyes on King Jesus who is in complete control as our Lord and our Savior. In this passage we see the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem for the final week of his ministry before he goes to the cross.

The exodus from Egypt sets up a final dramatic encounter between the Lord and Pharaoh's army at the Red Sea. In this passage, Moses and the people experience the power, presence, and promise of God in his decisive victory over Pharaoh. 

The Passover is not just another piece of the Exodus story, it is the essential event of the Exodus. Through the Passover we see how God rescues and purifies his people while pointing us to the true Lamb of God.

In this passage, we arrive at the 10 plagues of Egypt—one of the most well-known sections of Exodus.  We are intended to see these signs as anything but an act of chance, coincidence, or haphazard occurrence. The plagues of Egypt reveal the Lord’s authority, ability, and purpose for his people.

In Exodus 5:1-7:7, Moses and Aaron are met with opposition. When faced with opposition, will God’s people be dejected and lose faith or be driven to dependence as they look to God’s promises?  

Exodus 3-4 provides a major turn in the narrative. Here we have God, who has been somewhat quiet in the chapters 1-2, intervening in the story. To reveal himself, first to Moses, then to the Israelites, then to all of Egypt as the One True God who will deliver his people in fulfillment of his promise.

The people of Israel may have doubted God’s plan, or questioned God’s purpose, but God was always working to fulfill his promise.  We see the evidence of God’s sovereignty, his power and control over all things, in Exodus 1-2. These two chapters establish God’s sovereignty as he keeps his promise, preserves his people, and shapes his servant.

Exodus is a familiar story filled with familiar events and characters.  We know about Moses and Pharoah, the plagues and the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the Ten Commandments. But understanding the Exodus, as we will see, is crucial to understanding the rest of the Bible.  What we read about in the Exodus informs the way that we encounter and experience God today.

We have neighbors, friends, and family members who are far from Christ and we know that Jesus has called us to go make disciples. Even so, we may soon find ourselves growing frustrated in our evangelistic endeavors. But what if we began with the end in mind? In Matthew 24, Jesus talks with his disciples about the end times. The return of Christ motivates our mission by infusing it with hope, purpo...

It has perhaps never been more vital for Christians to have not only a well-formed theology (Who is God?), but also a well-formed anthropology (What is a human?).  As we study Genesis 1, we'll find answers to questions about the nature and value of humanity. 

Our passage this morning focuses on the church at Antioch. Antioch was a place where something was happening—a place where God was at work.  As we study the accounts of these early believers, we'll see that Antioch offers insight into what a missional church looks like.

Today we'll begin a series entitled Neighbors & Nations.   The greatest problem facing the world today is not poverty, injustice, discrimination, hunger, or war. The greatest problem is lostness.  The solution to this problem is the gospel of Jesus Christ.  In this passage, Jesus sends out his disciples to share the gospel and meet real needs.  However, before the disciples are sent, they...