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In this episode, we look at the story of Peter's denial of Christ and consider the lessons we each need to learn and apply to ourselves from it. 

In this episode, we continue following the events of Jesus' trial before the high priest and Sanhedrin. We consider how very religious people can actually be working against God in the name of God. There is no greater example than those who killed the Son of God and denounced him for blasphemy. 

In this episode, we examine John 18:10-11 and consider how often people of God might be resisting God's will through their own thinking and means of deliverance from circumstances God has ordained to come to pass. 

In this episode, we look at John 18:1-9 from the arrest of Jesus and consider two powerful examples he demonstrates of godly leadership and godly submission. 

In this episode, we look at John 17:24 and consider what Jesus' desire is for us from the request he makes to his Father. 

In this episode, we consider God's instructions in Proverbs 3:27-28 to be ready to do good to those in need without delay. 

In this episode from our study of Proverbs, we examine a list of seven sins the Bible describes as especially offensive to God. 

In this episode, we examine John 17:17-19 and discuss Jesus' prayer for his followers to be sanctified in the truth and Jesus' definition of what truth is - the Bible. 

The second part of my new series on the Epistle of Jude. This sermon focuses on V5-11 and begins to discuss and expound on the characteristics Jude warns reveal that someone is not a true follower of Christ. 

In this rebroadcast from our study of Proverbs, we look at Proverbs 11:28 "Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf." We consider the trap of getting our security from money versus what God wants us to depend on - himself. 

In this episode, we examine John 17:12 and discuss how not only is Christ the giver of our faith but he is also the protector of it ensuring our salvation will never be lost. 

In this episode, we examine John 17:11, 20-26 and consider the purpose statement Jesus makes for why he asked that we be kept in his Father's name. We are to be one with each other and with God, just as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one. This is a helpful passage for understanding our function and the reality of the trinity. 

In this episode, we study John 17:6-15 and examine Jesus' first request he makes to his Father on behalf of those who would believe in him. 

In this episode, we look at John 17:1-5 focusing on the glory that Jesus had before the foundation of the world and will always possess. 

In this episode, we examine John 17:1-5 and focus on the purpose Jesus gives for his work, which he describes as being "accomplished." 

Recorded from Musumba Jonathan's sermon preached at Silver Bay Baptist Church, February 19, 2023. It is the first in a series on the book of Jude. 

In this episode, we look at John 17 in its entirety and consider what Jesus prayed for and what priorities the New Testament gives us for our prayer life. 

In this study, we examine the final verses in John 16 and discuss Jesus' promise that he has overcome the world. 

In this episode, we examine John 16:23-27 and consider another exhortation from Jesus on praying continuously and the benefit for us. 

This episode answers an audience member's questions on God's instructions about forgiveness

In this episode, we look at Proverbs 28:13 and examine how God wants us to deal with sin in our lives. Confession is the means to freedom. Ignoring God's conviction is the path to calamity. 

In this episode, we examine John 16:16-22. Jesus predicts his departure but promises his resurrection and continuous joy for his followers. 

In this episode, we study John 16:12-15 and consider the Holy Spirit as our "guide into all truth." 

In this episode, we expand on John 16:5-11 where Jesus describes the Holy Spirit convicting the world of sin, righteousness, and judgement. 

In this episode, we examine the first verse of the gospel of John and consider its significance - "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."