The Webster Bible Church Podcast

Transformative Truth: The message for all peoples is worth proclaiming at any price. The Minister (vv. 1-5, 7-8a) The Mystery (v.6) The Mission (vv. 8b-9) The Manifestation (vv. 10-13)    

Transformative Truth: Every believer is an ambassador for Christ Mission statement:  Niagara Gospel Mission is committed to glorifying God by caring for the needs of our homeless and impoverished neighbors with love, excellence, service, and hospitality through the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ. When He (Jesus) saw the crowds, He had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpl...

Transformative Truth: Believe in the resurrected Christ, and you will have eternal life. Consternation: What They Saw John 20:1-10 V1: Mary "saw that the stone had been taken away." V5: John "saw the linen cloths lying there." V6: Peter "Peter saw the linen cloths lying there..." Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had cov...

Transformative Truth: In Christ we are no longer alienated from God and one another. At one time... Remember the dilemma you were in! But now... Rejoice in the difference Jesus has made!

Transformative Truth: God’s grace eliminates all cause for human boasting in salvation. A. Because of our sin, we were ruined. Ephesians 2:1-3 1. We were dead in our sin. 2. We were dominated by our sin. 3. We were damned for our sin. "BUT GOD..." B. Because of God's love, we were rescued. Ephesians 2:4-7 1. God made us alive together with Christ. 2. God raised us up with him. 3. God seated us wit...

Transformative Truth: The church’s greatest need is to know God better. Praise (vv. 15-16) Prayer (vv. 17-23) The church’s greatest need is to know God better. Three Things God Wants You to Know 1. The destiny God has planned for you. 2. How much God prizes you. 3. The greatness of God’s power toward you. The church’s greatest need is to know God better.

Transformative Truth: Colossians 3:1-2 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 1 – E__________________ 2 – H______ & B_________ in God’s presence 3 – A__________________ 4 – Means of G___________ & P____________ 5 – R_________________...

Transformative Truth: Believers should praise God for his magnificent grace to us. Blessed Be God (v. 3a) Blessed By God (vv. 3b-7) 1. The source of blessing 2. The sphere of blessing 3. The substance of blessing

Transformative Truth: Being set apart by God for God puts believers in a good place! The Author (v. 1a) For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it. And I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers.  - Galatians 1:13-14 Paul, an apostle – no...

Transformative Truth: God’s Word tells us we can KNOW God’s will so that we can LIVE God’s will The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.  -Deuteronomy 29:29 We believe the counsel of God given to us by the Spirit of God in the Word of God is the means by which the people of God...

Scripture: Romans 14:13–15:7 Transformative Truth: Christian liberty is to be governed by love. How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. - Hebrews 9:14 The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. - 1 Timothy...

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12 Transformative Truth: Since the Lord welcomes us, we should welcome one another.   Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. - Romans 15:7 How should I relate to fellow Christians whose consciences disagree with mine? The Problem Feel as I feel, think only as I think; Eat what I eat, drink what I drink, Look as I look, do always as I...

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.