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This sermon examines the regulatory and ethical frameworks presented in Deuteronomy chapters 18 through 21, focusing on the divine restraints placed upon religious leaders, warfare, and family life. The central theme is the imperative to purge evil from the community to maintain holiness, illustrated through the prohibition of priestly greed, the criteria for true prophecy, and the laws governing...

In this lesson we look at the humanistic thinking that shaped the western world in the early twentieth century.

A devotional delivered to the congregation of Emmanuel Reformed Baptist Church (SeaTac, WA) during the midweek prayer meeting.

Deuteronomy 18 turns from civil administration to ecclesiastical order, addressing the provision and role of the Levitical priesthood, the prohibition of occult practice, and the promise of the Prophet like Moses. The sermon traces the chapter's movement from the material support of the Levites, through the stark contrast between pagan divination and covenant revelation, to the messianic prophecy...

In this episode, Assistant Pastor Ryan Ahlenius sits down with Pastor Cogbill and John Unger to discuss a question on 1 Timothy 3:11. The ESV translates 1 Timothy 3:11 as 'their wives', although a more faithful translation would be 'the women'. Is this verse referring to an office of deaconess? How does Titus 2 shed more light on women who serve the local church? How should we understand the uses...

The Levites were set apart to serve God's people through worship and teaching, receiving cities rather than a territorial inheritance. Their role points to the New Covenant reality that all believers are priests through Christ, while ordained ministers remain essential for faithfully teaching God's Word and should be supported by the church. In this sermon, Christians are called to value faithful...

The sermon explores Leviticus 9 as the pivotal moment when the ministry of the tabernacle begins, marking a new beginning for Israel after the consecration of the priests. It highlights the sequence of obedience, where Aaron first offers for his own sins before mediating for the people, illustrating the necessity of personal atonement before serving others. The text emphasizes that the glory of th...

This sermon examines the account of the poor widow in Mark 12, emphasizing that her offering of two mites was not merely a financial transaction but a profound act of faith that pointed to the cross of Christ. The preacher argues that the central lesson is not simply the duty of tithing, but the recognition of Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice and substitute for sin, which the widow glimpsed through...

Today we want to look at the Lord's authority. After Jesus cleared out the temple, the ruler come to Him to question Him on His authority. What authority does Jesus really have? Join us as we look at what authority He claims and proves and why this question is so sinful.

Hebrews 1:1-9:14. Because Jesus is our superior and eternal High Priest, He accomplishes completely what no earthly priest, sacrifice, or religious system could ever accomplish.

This sermon examines the calling of the prophet Samuel as recorded in 1 Samuel, highlighting his background as a child of promise dedicated to the Lord. The message emphasizes Samuel's immediate and humble obedience when God called him, contrasting his response with the spiritual decline of Eli, the high priest. It explores the theological significance of the rare word of the Lord in that era and...

Private masses, or receiving this sacrament by a priest, or any other, alone; as likewise the denial of the cup to the people; worshipping the elements, the lifting them up, or carrying them about for adoration, and the reserving them for any pretended religious use, are all contrary to the nature of this sacrament, and to the institution of Christ.

There is only one way to live, and that is to live under the total lordship of Christ. We live in orientation to Jesus Christ, now enthroned, reigning with power for our salvation and the renewal of all things. He has already accomplished all that is needed. He is at the centre of all, above all, and the goal of all; He is the meaning of everything in the book of Hebrews. The tabernacle and the te...

In Leviticus 21-22, the Lord demands that his priests must be holy in their walk and in their work. This call to holiness is not a legalistic burden but a reflection of God's own character and redeeming love. The priest's holy walk and work ultimately points to Jesus Christ as the unblemished High Priest whose holiness enables believers to walk holy and draw others to God.

This sermon examines the third petition of Christ's high priestly prayer, focusing on the unity of believers as described in John 17. The central argument posits that Christian unity is grounded in three shared realities: a common gospel, a common glory, and a common goal. The common gospel refers to the apostolic message that unites Jews and Gentiles into one body, while the common glory is ident...

Grace Bible Fellowship Sunday September 27, 2026 Welcome Everyone! Jesus' Qualifications To Be Our High Priest Hebrews 5: 1-10

The sermon explores the theological significance of the cities of refuge in Joshua 20, arguing that divine justice is characterized by accessibility, impartiality, and a rigorous process that distinguishes between intentional murder and unintentional manslaughter. It emphasizes that Yahweh's justice protects the innocent from vengeance while ensuring the guilty are not excused, thereby preventing...

Paul closes the subject of Christian liberty with a summation. God, sovereign over all, grants great freedom to His people. Liberty consists of at least four categories: – Freedom from the curse and bondage of sin—washed in the blood of Christ. – Freedom from the ceremonial law, now fulfilled in Christ our High Priest and sacrifice. – Freedom from the doctrines and commandments of men that bind th...

In this text Peter begins to warn the churches about the ever-existent issue of false teachers. He does it using three examples from the Old Testament which demonstrate both certainty both of God's judgment of the wicked and His deliverance of His people.

The old covenant sacrifices were only a shadow of the good things to come. They were offered year after year, yet they could never take away sin or cleanse the conscience. They served instead as a constant reminder of guilt. In this passage the writer to the Hebrews turns our eyes to Jesus Christ, who came to do the Father's will and offered His own body once for all. The Levitical priests stood d...

This sermon examines the triune nature of God through the lens of John 3:16, highlighting the distinct yet unified actions of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in salvation. It defines the love described in the text as a specific, redemptive agape rather than a general benevolence, arguing that the term 'world' refers to the elect rather than every individual without exception. The exposition explo...

Pastor Brian's sermon explores the dual nature of Jesus as both meek and lowly, and zealous with righteous anger, using the events of Matthew 21 to illustrate the character of God. The cleansing of the temple is presented as a rejection of commercial exploitation and a defense of the sanctity of worship, highlighting that true faith must prioritize righteousness over popularity or financial gain....

Tied to the twin realities that we are not guilty before God and forgiven by Him (previous in Ch. 10), we have confidence to enter into the holy places, and we have a great priest in Jesus. These salvation realities are the basis for a productive, fruitful, meaningful life. So we are together - "let us" - exhorted to draw near in worship with a true heart in full assurance of faith, to hold fast t...