New Covenant OPC Sermon Podcast

In Genesis 28:10-22 Jacob has a vision of a ladder whose top reaches to heaven. It is a vision of heaven itself and shows that God is gracious to Jacob despite his sins. The question that hangs over entire narrative is whether or not God will be the God of Jacob. Here we get the beginning of the answer: yes, by His grace.

In this sermon, we continue our journey through the closing vision of the book of Revelation—a breathtaking depiction of the New Jerusalem, the bride adorned for her husband. Building on Old Testament promises from Ezekiel, Isaiah, and elsewhere, John shows us a city not merely constructed of gold and jewels, but built upon the redeemed people of God.

In Genesis 26:34-35; 27:46-28:9 we see the contrast between Esau's marriages and Jacob's pursuit of a wife. We learn that Christians are only to marry "in the Lord."

As we near the conclusion of the Book of Revelation, we arrive at one of the most glorious promises in all of Scripture—the vision of the new heavens and the new earth. In this week's sermon on Revelation 21:1–8, we are given a glimpse of consummated salvation—the glorious fulfillment of all that God has promised to His people.

In Genesis 27:27-29 we see the blessing given to Jacob. Though this blessing was attained through sinful means, ultimately it will be used to advance the holy purposes of God. In these verses it is prophesied that Christ will have a universal reign over all people, that this will be the means by which the blessing of the nations comes, that He will be exalted above all the people of God, and that...

Guest sermon from elder Ben Walters.

Guest sermon from elder Ben Walters.

Guest sermon from Mr. Frank Wang.

Guest sermon from Mr. Frank Wang.

Revelation 20:7-15 we see the defeat of Satan and the great white throne judgment. Ultimately, there is no opposition to Christ that can succeed and on last day Satan himself will be thrown into lake of fire along with everyone whose name is not found in book of life. God's judgment will be perfectly just, giving to each one according to his works. Therefore, exhortation is clear: flee to Chri...

In Genesis 27:1-45 Jacob deceives his father and steals Esau's blessing. Everyone in this narrative seems to be sinning constantly, except God, who overrules all sin to His own holy and gracious ends.

Revelation 20:4-6 is one of the most controversial passages in the Bible. What does the millennium refer to? In this sermon, Pastor Grasso defends the amillennial position but also highlights the pastoral concerns of the passage. If the "first resurrection" refers to entrance into heaven upon death, the point is that ultimately death is pathway to life for the Christian, for he will be w...

In Genesis 26:12-33 Isaac faces conflict in the Promised Land. Though he has received the blessings of his father Abraham he still suffers in this life. What are we to think about this? God tells him twice in this chapter that He is with Isaac, and this is something we are to remember as well: God is with us when we suffer.

In Revelation 20:1-3 Satan is bound for a thousand years. What does this refer to? Who does the binding? What does it mean that Satan is bound? Pastor Grasso addresses these questions, as well as others, in this sermon. Ultimately, it is the binding of Satan, accomplished by Christ, that sets the stage for the ingathering of the nations, which has been happening since Pentecost.

In Genesis 26:6-11 we see that Isaac has not only inherited his father's blessings but also his father's sins. This is a sobering warning to all of us. There is a generational nature to sin just as there is a generational nature to blessings. Let us, therefore, strive to live holy lives.

In Revelation 19:11-21 we see a picture of the last day. What will happen? Though many parts of the book of Revelation are difficult to interpret, the basic message here is clear: Christ will return and defeat His enemies. Every enemy will be defeated. What should you do then? Endure suffering faithfully if a Christian. Turn to Christ if you are not.

In Genesis 26:1-5 we see that Isaac inherits the blessings of his father. What we see established in the book of Genesis is that God's promises are often generational. This ought to inform our prayers and our work as parents. May God grant that our children would call upon God according to His grace, that He would be their God as well as ours.

In Revelation 19:9-10 we see John falling down before an angel; however, he is told to get off the ground because the angel is merely a servant like John. It is the testimony of Jesus, not angels or Mary or the saints, that is the spirit of prophecy.

In Genesis 25:27-34 Esau famously sells his birthright to Jacob, who shows himself to be one who connives for the sake of personal gain. Neither character is worthy of God's grace, but in the end Jacob will receive it. How does this work? Why does Jacob receive grace? It is not because he is worthy, since then grace would not be grace.

In Revelation 19:1-10 we see the two ends of two different women: Babylon and Jerusalem. The one is the great harlot who is judged on the last day. The other is Jerusalem, the bride of Christ, who enters into the wedding of the lamb. Such is the end point of all history, the point to which everything is moving. May it be that God would grant you to be part of that pure woman, made holy through the...

In Genesis 25:19-26 the Jacob narrative begins. At the beginning of each story about a patriarch in Genesis we see some form of revelation from God that governs our understanding of the whole. What is the basic message of the Jacob narrative? Salvation is by grace alone according to God's inscrutable predestination.

In Revelation 18:9-24 we read predominantly of the lamentation for Babylon. Those who loved the world and the luxurious, sensuous living it offered, lament that she has fallen. The elect, however, rejoice, for the fall of Babylon means their vindication. How would you respond to the fall of all the institutions that promote living for the pleasures of this world? Would you lament or rejoice? The a...

In Genesis 24:1-67 Abraham sends out his servant to find a wife for Isaac. There are a number of practical things we can learn from this about how to look for a spouse biblically. Pastor Grasso explains what these are along with the importance of pursuing a spouse in a godly way. Ultimately, the church is greatly helped when it is filled with godly couples starting families.

In Revelation 18:1-8 we read of the fall of Babylon. The message for the people of God is clear: come out of her. This is the call that always goes out in the gospel: Babylon, associated with all kinds of worldliness, will be destroyed. Those who are wise will flee to Christ for refuge.

In Genesis 24:1-67 Abraham sends his servant out to find a wife for Isaac. He is not to look for a wife for Isaac from Canaan but from Abraham's family. This story is significant in the overall narrative of Genesis because Genesis as a whole focuses on a particular lineage which ultimately culminates in the Messiah. In order for this lineage to continue, Isaac needs a wife. The servant runs in...