Reverberate: A Berean Bible Church Podcast | Knoxville, TN

Title: Ransomed --- I Peter 1:17-12 And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemis...

1 Peter 1:13-16 Happy Father's Day! In today’s sermon, Lynn Kohler unpacks the importance of setting our hope fully on God’s grace and provides practical steps for achieving holiness in our daily lives. We explore the significance of being obedient children characterized by holiness and learn how to prepare our minds for action while maintaining clear, sober-minded thinking. Join us as we disc...

Scripture is not just an individual guide but also a powerful tool for corporate application within our community. Learn about the importance of preparing our minds for action and witness the transformative power of God’s Word through personal testimonies. God's Word acts as an extension of Himself and works through His Spirit, providing practical steps to submit to, study, delight in, echo, a...

Title: Hope: Living and Lasting I Peter 1:10-13 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the thin...

Title: Heavy Joy 1 Peter 1:6-9 In this week's sermon, we delve into the profound concept of "heavy joy" as described in 1 Peter 1:6-9. True joy can coexist with grief and trials, offering depth and weight to our faith journey. Discover how genuine joy is not superficial but deeply rooted in faith and God's love, even amidst suffering. Learn about developing heavy joy by feeling G...

Title: Extravagant Mercy I Peter 1:3-5 Join us for an enlightening sermon on First Peter chapter one, where we explore why we need salvation and what it means to be saved. Discover how sin, separation from God, judgment, and the threat of Satan underline our need for salvation. Learn about the incredible inheritance that awaits believers—imperishable, undefiled, and unfading—kept in heaven by God&...

Join us this morning as we continue exploring 1 Peter chapter 1. Today’s sermon explores the profound phrase, “May grace and peace be multiplied to you,” found at the end of verse 2. While this phrase may evoke warm feelings, what does it truly mean? Discover how theological truths in Scripture can deepen our understanding and experience of God’s grace and peace. Learn why Peter begins his letter...

Join us for a profound exploration of faith and community in this sermon brought by Lynn Kohler, focusing on Hebrews Chapter 10, verses 14 through 25. Discover the significance of meeting together as a congregation, the role of Jesus as our eternal High Priest, and practical ways to prepare our hearts for worship.

Sermon from April 28, 2024 His: Loved as Children, Living as Exiles I Peter 1:1-2 Join us as we dive into the book of First Peter in this enlightening sermon at Berean Bible Church. Discover the rich themes of identity, faith, and being "His" that Apostle Peter brings to light in his epistle. This sermon explores how being chosen by God shapes our lives as "elect exiles," highl...

This is the final in a series on the book of Job. Explore the profound lessons it holds on suffering, faith, and divine wisdom. We journey alongside Job through his trials and tribulations, seeking to understand the nature of God's sovereignty and our response to life's inevitable hardships. **What You'll Learn:** - **The Nature of God's Sovereignty:** Understand how the story of J...

Welcome to Berean Bible Church's sermon series on the Book of Job. Today's message, "Wisdom in the Wild," delves deep into the heart of Job's profound dialogues with God, exploring themes of suffering, sovereignty, and the untamed beauty of creation. In this sermon, we traverse through Job 38 and 39, where God addresses Job out of a whirlwind, posing questions that highlight...

Welcome to Berean Bible Church's sermon series on Job, titled "Cosmic Wisdom." In today’s sermon, we delve deep into Job Chapter 38, exploring the profound themes of trust, understanding, and the vastness of God's creation. As we navigate through this chapter, we encounter God's response to Job amidst his suffering, highlighting the intricacies and boundless wisdom behind the...

Welcome to Berean Bible Church's sermon series on Job. Today's message, titled "Bow to the King," explores themes of authority, suffering, and divine kingship through the lens of Job and the figure of Elihu. In this sermon, Pastor Jed delves deeper into Elihu's discourse on how true authority should be viewed and the importance of submitting to God's sovereign will. It’s...

Title: Job's justification Join us as we look into Job chapters 29 through 31 in today's sermon. We tackle three vital questions: Why did God include these chapters? Why are they significant for us today? And why did these events happen to Job? We'll explore how Job reflects on his past prosperity and honor, laments his current suffering and dishonor, and attempts to justify himself. T...

Title: The Relationship of Wisdom (Job 28) In today's sermon. we dive deep into Job 28 to explore the profound relationship between wisdom and our understanding of life. In this thought-provoking sermon, we are challenged to rethink how we seek wisdom and understanding in our lives. You'll discover why true wisdom is so elusive and how it goes beyond mere knowledge of life's events. Ke...

Title: Resurrection --- John 9:1–12 As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work....

Title: Servant's Glory --- In this week's sermon, we delve into Isaiah 49 to explore the profound message of God's glory and its implications for missions. We examine the calling of God's servant, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, who is tasked with bringing salvation not only to Israel but to all nations. This sermon highlights the importance of God's Word as the ultimate truth a...

Title: Missions Conference --- Matthew 9:35–38 And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentifu...

Title: God's Unsearchable Majesty In this sermon, we continue our study in the book of Job, focusing on chapters 22 through 27. The narrative takes us through Job’s intense dialogues with his friends, who offer various explanations for his suffering. As Job wrestles with their accusations and his own understanding of God, he ultimately longs to see God's true nature. This message emphasize...

Title: Guest Speaker: Eric Sipe --- Psalm 148 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his hosts! Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars! Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! Let them praise the name of the LORD! For he commanded and they were created. And he establis...

Title: When the Wicked Prosper | Job 15-21 Summary: In this thought-provoking sermon, we delve into the perplexing question of why the wicked seem to prosper, focusing on Job 15-21. We explore the second cycle of dialogues between Job and his friends, examining their views on suffering, righteousness, and God's justice. Through this journey, we uncover profound insights about God's charact...

Title: The Sufferer's Father - Job 4-14 Summary: In today's sermon on Job chapters 4 through 14, we'll explore the profound themes of suffering and divine justice. Job's friends attempt to console him but often miss the mark due to their flawed understanding of God's nature. This lengthy poetic discourse is a reminder that suffering has no quick fixes and invites us to wrestle...

Title: The Body of Christ --- Romans 12:3–8 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and ind...

Title: The Enthusiasm of age --- In his sermon titled "The Enthusiasm of Age," Jed Gillis dives deep into Psalm 71, exploring the theme of enduring faith and enthusiasm as we age. Gillis highlights three key reasons to value age, even in a culture that often prizes youth and productivity. First, he emphasizes that the Bible consistently addresses age, reminding us that every stage of lif...

Title: Good News of Great Joy! --- Luke 2:9–14 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign...