The Webster Bible Church Podcast

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25 Transformative Truth: For the conscience to function properly, it must be calibrated to Scripture. Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.  - Hebrews 10:22 Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as a...

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21, Hebrews 9:14, 1 Peter 3:21-22 Transformative Truth: Guilt and shame lose their power at the cross of Christ.   The conscience is your awareness of what you believe is right and wrong. Modern-Day Fig Leaves (Self-Atoning, Self-Protective Measures) • The blame game • Perfectionism and overachievement • Busyness and distractions • Religious duties and good works I will put...

Scripture Text: various Transformative Truth: Thank God for the precious gift of conscience! “The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” - 1 Timothy 1:5 “I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward both God and man.” - Acts 24:16 THE NEGLECTED CONSCIENCE Part One: What Is the Conscience? They show that the work of the law is wr...

Transformative Truth: Trust the Transforming Power of the Gospel to Produce Fruit 1. The fruit of faith 2. The fruit of love 3. The fruit of hope

Transformative Truth: Jesus Christ provides the rule that real peace requires. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. - Isaiah 9:6 Jesus Christ provides the rule that real peace requires. Peace in a Person “Children ought to love the Lord Jesus...

Transformative Truth: Jesus Christ is our “Everlasting Father” For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. - Isaiah 9:6 BLESSED BE THE NAME: Part Three: "Everlasting Father" Isaiah 9:6 And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the wat...

Transformative Truth: The infinitely powerful Son of God fights for His people. 1.  "Mighty God" on earth 2.  "Mighty God" in heaven 3.  "Mighty God" in heaven and on earth together

Transformative Truth: As the Wonderful Counselor, Jesus provides perfect wisdom and care for all who come to him. For to us a child is born, To us a son is given; And the government shall be upon his shoulder, And his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. - Isaiah 9:6 The Prophetic Context Matthew 4:12-13 Now when he heard that John [the Baptist...

Transformative Truth: Celebrate and cultivate gospel-centered relationships in the local church. 1. Recognize our connection in Christ. 2. Root your confidence in God. Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. - 1 John 3:2 3. Reaffirm our commitment to one ano...

Transformative Truth: The One True God of the Bible still Rules and Reigns I. Observation 1) The God of Israel is on His throne 2) The God of Israel defense His honor II. Application 1) Point people to the One True God by first identifying false gods 2) Point people to the One True God by sharing God’s word

Transformative Truth: Great people foster gratitude toward God and goodness toward others. A Grand Feast - Esther 9:20-32 1. It was recorded. 2. It was required.  A Great Friend - Esther 10:1-3 1. What he sought 2. What he spoke

Transformative Truth: Believers can fight valiantly, knowing that God is for us. The Victory Declared Esther 9:1 The Victory Described Esther 9:2-19 1. What God's people did for themselves 2. What the governing officials did for them 3. What God Almighty did for them 4. What they gained as a result Believers can fight valiantly, knowing that God is for us.

Transformative Truth: You can expectantly trust God's deliverance! "Old Testament historical narrative is 'a declaration from God about God' (Alec Motyer)..." - Dale Ralph Davis I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed. Genesis 12:3 Transformative Truth: You can expectantly trust God's deliverance! I want yo...

Transformative Truth: God protects his people and punishes those who oppose them. The Request of the Queen Esther 7:1-4 The Rage of the King Esther 7:4-8 The Retribution on the Condemned Esther 7:9-10 1. Identification: Take your stand with Christ and his people. 2. Indignation: View God’s wrath in relation to his love. 3. Illusion: Beware of the deceitfulness of sin.

Transformative Truth: The deliverance of God’s people spells doom for their enemies. A Sleepless Night - Esther 6:1-3 A Surprising Morning - Esther 6:4-12 A Sobering Assertion - Esther 6:13-14 1.  Marvel at God's providence. 2.  Maintain a right perspective. 3.  Make sure that you're prepared.

Speaker: Matthew H. Fletcher, Senior Pastor Scripture: Esther 5:1-14 Transformative Truth: God uses the humble and the haughty to achieve his purposes. The Positive Effects of Humility Esther 5:1-8 1. Courage 2. Faith 3. Wisdom The Negative Effects of Haughtiness Esther 5:9-14 1. Fragile ego 2. Frequent boasting 3. Foolish Impulse

Speaker: Matthew H. Fletcher, Senior Pastor Scripture: Esther 4:1-17 Transformative Truth: It’s better to risk your life than to waste it. Devastating Crisis Esther 4:1-3 Deliberate Care Esther 4:4-17 My role: How does this concern me? My risk: What might this cost me? My reward: Are the consequences worth it? "Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with u...

Transformative Truth: The forces of evil threaten to annihilate God’s covenant people. 1. Haman's Promotion Esther 3:1-2a "The providences of God are seldom self-interpreting, and it's usually wrong for us to try and understand what's going on in the immediacy of the moment ... the time frame of the here and now." - Alistair Begg 2. Haman's Pride Esther 3:2b-5 3. Haman's Prejudice Esther 3:6 4. Ha...

Transformative Truth: The best and worst of men can’t change the Master’s plan. Girls Gathered  vv 1-11 Esther Esteemed  vv 12-18 Plot Precluded  vv 19-23 Lessons Learned   1.   2.   3.

Transformative Truth: With the exception of God, might does not make right. The King's Predominance - Esther 1:1-4 The King's Parties - Esther 1:5-9 The King's Problems - Esther 1:10-12 The Proclamation - Esther 1:13-22 With the exception of God, might does not make right. Practical Considerations 1. A look at our society 2. A look at our selves 3. A look at our Savior

Speaker: Noble Armstrong, Elder Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19 Transformative Truth: True confession involves seeing your sin for what it is, seeing God for who He is, and seeing yourself for who you are. In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel. And they ravaged the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Je...

Title: Grace Alone Speaker: Bill & Lori Smith, ABWE Missionaries Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Romans 11:5-6, Psalm 130 Transformative Truth:   Receive Grace... Live by Grace... Share HIS Grace SOLO GRATIA (GRACE ALONE) God’s grace is _____________________ favor. (Gen. 6:8) God’s grace is _______________________ sin debt _________________________________ (Rom. 6:23) God’s grace is through _____...

Transformative Truth: Believers “pay back” the Lord by magnifying his inexhaustible goodness. 10. I believed, even when I spoke: "I am greatly afflicted"; 11. I said in my alarm, "All mankind are liars." 10. I believed, so [therefore] I spoke: "I am greatly afflicted"; 11. I said in my alarm, "All mankind are liars." The gratitude we show God is itself a gift from God. I'll live for the Lord, and...

Transformative Truth: Tell others publicly why you love the Lord personally. "I love the Lord," and here's why: 1. He has heard me Psalm 116:1-2 2. He has rescued me Psalm 116:3-6 In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was a son, he learned ob...