Levittown Baptist Church

David's lament over the death of Saul and Jonathan, at the hand of the Philistines, tell us something about the character of David, Saul and Jonathan. But most of all it reveals the character of Jesus. He is the God who forgives; fights for His people; is the true glory of Israel, and He is a friend forever to His people.

David learns that Saul and Jonathan have been killed in battle

Does God withhold good things from us? At the Wedding of Cana Jesus demonstrated that He is God, Messiah, the celebrant and the instituter of the New Covenant. He covers our own shame; pouring out His abundant blessings upon His own bride to be. Have you tasted His wine?

The Church: is Not a Building but is a Building Project, is Universal and Local, is Visible and Invisible, is True or False, is Redeemed and Regenerate, is Gathered and Scattered, is Autonomous and Cooperative, is Elder-led and Congregational, is Accountable and Reconciling, performs baptism and the Lord’s Supper, is Militant and Triumphant, Worships and Witnesses, gathers for Preaching and Prayer...

These are the apostle Paul's last words written to Timothy while he was a prisoner of Rome in the Mamertine prison.

Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar's dream about the mighty tree which predicts God humbling him because of his pride.

David asks, "What is man that you are mindful of him?" The answer is astounding. God has crowned mankind with glory and honor and placed us above the rest of creation. But, the greater answer is that Jesus Himself is the fulfilment of this Psalm as the Lord of Glory, both God and man.

Paul reverse engineers the process of how someone goes from being completely ignorant about the gospel to being a born again believer.

The gospel is of first importance. The moment a church drifts away from the gospel, it loses its identity.

Where did Jesus come from? How is His birth different than ours? He is from heaven. He is from the Father. He is from eternity. He was born to give us light and life.

Peter closes out his letter by exhorting the elect exiles to be watchful and vigilant against the roaring lion: Satan.

Christians are to be people who are united to Christ and who choose to cultivate a spiritual life not only for themselves as individuals but also for the whole community.

"Humble yourselves therefore, under the mighty of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because He cares for you."

Peter guides us through a clear explanation of how pastors are called to lead, and how congregations are called to submit to their leaders.

Jesus cleanses 10 lepers and only one returns to worship and give thanks. A cleansed Sinner ought to be a thankful christian

The gospel of Mark reveals that the all-powerful Son of God came to serve and to suffer. This helps us understand the expectations God has for Christians to suffer for the name of Jesus.

Paul informs the Colossians believers that their new identity in Christ urges them to the action of killing their sin.

True worship is too easily derailed by a counterfeit sense of security in rituals and other gods.

Christians should expect persecution; rejoice when persecuted; be persecuted for the right reasons and maintain an eternal persepctive.

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Spiritual maturity is the result of grasping your identity in Christ and pursuing that heavenly reality.

When we are born again to a living hope, we are a new creation in Christ. Our old self is gone, replaced by a new heart that pursues the will of God. As such, we are called to arm ourselves with the mind of Christ when we suffer.

This passage contains several statements that can be challenging to understand. But woven through each portion is the glorious gospel of Jesus' ministry of humiliation and exaltation.

How can we be prepared to defend God's truth?

The apostle Peter urges the church, the family of God, to have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.