Beverly Manor Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
God's people rejoice not merely in what He gives, but in who He is and how He works. Hannah is thankful for the gift – but she is worshiping the Giver.
To know ourselves rightly, we must first understand that we are created by God, made in His image, designed for His glory and accountable to His authority.
Matthew's account of the arrest of Jesus proves that - in Jesus, sovereign authority and perfect submission are fully revealed.
Left to ourselves, we destroy ourselves and we destroy everyone around us. Only the intervention of God can save us from our sins.
Our salvation does not rest on our faithfulness to Christ, but on Christ's faithfulness for us.
Baptism is the outward testimony of the inward transformation that comes through trusting in Jesus Christ. Baptism is the Gospel made visible in the life of a believer.
How do we know what we know? A conversation about inspiration, inerrancy, sufficiency and authority of Scripture.
Jesus Christ is the object of hatred, the focal point of worship and the sovereign architect of salvation.
God does not deliver His people until desperation has stripped away every rival to Him.
The certainty of Christ's return, combined with the uncertainty of its timing, calls us to live in faithful readiness.
We can trust Jesus' promises because every event of every moment of history is in His hands.
Jesus challenges the expectations of both believers and unbelievers by his response to the death of a close friend. These lessons encourage us to faith in times of doubt, times of decision, and times of discovery.
The story of Gideon's life is not complete without seeing the results of his behavior on future generations.
An introduction to the Olivet Discourse, including the setting, the purpose and Jesus' focus on general signs.
Righteousness will never be found in conforming life to a list of rules, but only in having a heart transformed by Jesus Christ.
When God grants to you the honor of any service, He also demands from you the glory for every success.
Spiritual progress and peace is achieved through purposeful attitudes of joy, kindness and thanksgiving.
In the continuing theme of Judges, God uses unlikely people and unusual process to bring deliverance.
Jesus turns the questions back on the Pharisees to teach the simple lesson: The Christ is better than you expect Him to be.
The surest way to spiritual failure is to limit your obedience to what you decide is practical.
If you knew the Word of God and the power of God, you wouldn't live your life like this is all there is.
The government has a claim to your money, but Jesus has placed a levy on your whole life.
Three Israelite men don't give in to cultural surroundings, leaving an example for us to follow.
Jesus continues His confrontation with the religious leaders by echoing an Old Testament parable of a vineyard.
We can have firm trust in our God and Savior based on past fulfillment of His promises.
By cleansing the Temple and cursing the Fig Tree the Lord Jesus utterly condemns all unfaithfulness and unfruitfulness.
The Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem proves He is the sovereign, victorious and rightful King.
God's sovereignty in salvation means He maintains the ability and authority to complete salvation in all whom He pleases.
Love is perhaps the most widely accepted and most widely misunderstood attribute of God.
Biblical wisdom is determining the perfect end and devising the perfect means by which that end will be accomplished. God is infinitely wise.
God gets to handle His business however He wants. He calls us to serve and trust His goodness for the reward.
When you grasp the absolute holiness of God, you'll understand the horrible wickedness of sin.
The Lord's interaction with the Rich Young Ruler teaches a simple lesson: you need Jesus more than anything else.
Jesus uses a little child to teach the need for His disciples to embrace child-like greatness.
Christians should be willing to do what we don't have to do because we want the Gospel to do what it's designed to do.
The Aseity of God is the attribute describing God as self-existent and self-sufficient. He needs nothing outside of Himself.
An exposition of Psalm 32 reveals the blessedness of forgiveness. This sermon is part of the church's service in the public square.
Gospel-centeredness is the key to being a faithful disciple and faithfully discipling others.
Trusting and following this suffering Savior Jesus is the only worthwhile pursuit in this life. Following Jesus will cost you everything … and it will still be worth it.
Trusting and following this suffering Savior Jesus is the only worthwhile pursuit in this life. Following Jesus will cost you everything … and it will still be worth it.
This three verse snippet from Peter's sermon on Pentecost gets to the heart of what the life, death and resurrection of Jesus means for you.
This difficult passage becomes clear when you consider the lesson Jesus intends to teach the Canaanite Woman and the lesson for His disciples as well.
Jesus topples the Pharisees' worldview by declaring the source of defilement is the sin bound in our hearts.
When you elevate tradition to the level of Scripture, you immediately stand in opposition to Scripture.
The holy Lord of Hosts controls every aspect of the course of history and will crown the history of the world with the eternal reign of King Jesus.
Jesus Christ fulfills the Messianic promise of God and will come forth from the lineage of Jesse.
The ascension of the Lord Jesus into heaven should be a more prominent feature of our theology.
The return of the Lord Jesus is a moment of retribution against the wicked and rest for the people of God.
Jesus looks to the prophet Isaiah in order to explain to His hometown synagogue His purpose for coming to the world.
God allows His people to endure hardship to create opportunities for demonstrating His love toward us and ultimately for Him to be glorified.
The Day of the Lord will be a fiery day of distinction between those who love God and those who reject Him.
We either glorify God through giving gratefully and generously or we attempt to rob Him.
Because the Lord loves His people, He will not allow them to continue in complacency without questioning them.
In four short parables of the Kingdom, Jesus teaches: 1) not to judge God's Kingdom by what you see … it's going to be greater than what you see and 2) obtaining the kingdom of Heaven is worth everything you have.
Don't get distracted by the existence of evil in the world. The Lord Jesus knows it's there and He has a plan!
The prophet receives a vision of the near and distant future in which a world leader (Alexander the Great) will ultimately be overshadowed by the coming Messiah-King Jesus.
The Parable of the Sower encourages faithful declaration of the Gospel since the Lord has prepared good ground and a fruitful harvest.
The people bring Zechariah a question which reveals they're struggling under religious burdens that the Lord never gave to them.
Similar to David's life, every believer's life story is a story of God's heroism. He saves us from dire circumstances, continually provides for us and overthrows wickedness, making Him alone worthy of our praise.
A literal understanding of Genesis 1:1 is the foundation for all Biblical truth which follows.
The prophet Zechariah is commanded to act out a prophetic drama of putting a kingly crown on the high priest Joshua - pointing to the ultimate coronation of the Priest-King Jesus.
Jesus taught in parables in order to conceal truth from the disobedient and to reveal a single, central truth to believers.
The successful service of God is accomplished through the enabling power of God's Holy Spirit.
There is no righteous person except those whom God makes righteous. He saves them from His wrath, cleanses them of their sin and establishes their lives to walk by faith in His promises.
God is active and jealous: He is at work for His people because He care about us more than we know.
Many people struggle with the question of whether they've committed the "Unpardonable Sin." The text - in context - will give us the answer.
Confidence and confirmation of our salvation in Christ comes through the consistent, determined exercise of seven Godly attributes outlined by the Apostle Peter.
Matthew leads his readers to Isaiah's "Servant Songs" to prove Jesus is the promised Servant of God.
No matter what routines of work and relaxation you adopt, you'll never find rest until you find rest in Jesus.
Messiah-King Jesus asserts His authority, God's sovereignty and also makes an open-armed invitation to find rest in Him.
The Lord Jesus condemns both antipathy and apathy. Grateful acceptance is the only righteous response to His message.
God gives mankind the ability to craft beautiful and practical things and, used properly, they can glorify God.
The Day of the Lord's judgment is coming, so turn from sin, seeking God's mercy or face complete destruction.
This most-quoted portion of the Old Testament word tells us about the Lord Jesus: He is King, He is Priest, He is coming again.
The Lord Jesus begins to prepare His disciples for the harsh realities of Christian service.
The Bad News of sin is worse that you know. The Good News of Jesus is better than you imagine!
A historical and theological survey of the Minor Prophet Habakkuk, including the New Testament use of the book's main theme.
The Lord Jesus gives authoritative instructions to His apostles before sending them out on an evangelistic mission.
Matthew 10 begins with the Lord's commissioning of the 12 Apostles to the -lost sheep of the house of Israel,- a commission which later gets expanded to the whole world.
The message is a historical review of the prophet Nahum's declaration of judgment against Nineveh. It concludes the Lord comes in wrath against wickedness and salvation for His people.
The well-known verse of Micah 6-8 is actually the final verdict of a courtroom drama in which Yahweh convicts His own people.
We are to declare the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world because we know with complete confidence He is the Promised Messiah.
Jesus has power and authority to do what you and I can't do - but, He will always work in God's time and He will always work for God's glory.
An introduction to the minor prophet Micah describing the man, the message and his view of the Messiah.
The construction of the Temple Solomon built is a reminder to us of God's fulfilled covenants to His people Israel, the relationship we now have with Him as believers and that we worship together in His presence.
Matthew's conversion proves Jesus didn't come for the self-righteous, but to call sinners to repentance.
The sermon explores what it means to be made in God's image and why it matters in our daily lives.
While God eradicates sin and empowers service in His people, you must have spiritual insight and unwavering confidence in God's sovereignty to resist conformity in difficult days.
Messiah King Jesus is able to take the most hopeless captives enslaved to sin and Satan and break their chains to set them fully free.
Jesus will speak to the disciples words of spiritual encouragement and give them a Comforter and a commandment.
It's better to be on the boat in the raging storm with Jesus than on the safety of the shoreline without Him.
Following Jesus as His disciple requires complete submission to His authority over what lies ahead and over what's left behind.
The Apostle Paul uses the twin brothers Jacob and Esau as a case-study on the principles of God's elective love.
Peter urges the dispersed Jewish believers to equip their minds for holy obedience, rejoicing daily and faithfully waiting for an eternal and incorruptible inheritance.
The preparations between Solomon and Hiram to build the Temple provide us with principles to prepare ourselves for worship when we assemble as God's people.
Everyone is a slave to what they serve. Are you serving sin, or are you serving Jesus--
If you have faith in Jesus as savior and believe He is coming again, your life will reflect that belief.
We're closest to Jesus when we submit to Him as Master. Just as the Father honored the Son's service, Jesus promises we'll also be honored to the glory of God.
Disciples do not seek to gain personal glory but follow Jesus' example in humble service.
In every area of life we are called to serve others, but all our service is ultimately to our Master Jesus who purchased us.
Having dealt with the wicked violence within the city of Nineveh, the Lord now deals with malicious anger within the prophet Jonah.
New Testament writers gladly accepted the title -slave of Jesus Christ.- You'll never be more free than by being a grateful slave of such a loving Master.
In a show of mercy designed to bring the prophet to repentance, the Lord asserts His sovereign control over Jonah's life and Jonah's death.
As we install -Speak, O Lord- as a congregational hymn, we take a moment to consider how God's Word is inspired, functional and sufficient.
The book of Jonah is a lesson proving God's sovereignty and the futility of disobedience.
Psalm 96 calls on all creation to praise God because He is worthy of praise for Who He is and for what He has done.
Obadiah inserts himself into an ancient family feud to reaffirm God's promise of blessing those who bless and cursing those who curse the children of Israel.
By His gracious interaction with the Centurion, Jesus proves He's able and willing to reach all kinds of people in all kinds of places, welcoming them into His kingdom.
The well-ordered kingdom of Solomon foreshadows a better King and better Kingdom with prosperity, peace and wisdom ruled by Jesus Christ.
The prophet Amos decries social injustice by condemning mistreatment and indifference toward the poor and powerless, specifically by the people who are too busy being consumed by their own comfort.
Jesus proves His power and authority after the Sermon on the Mount by touching and curing a leper.
By faith in Jesus we are active participants in the greatest event of human history - His Resurrection.
Amos offers a prophetic warning that God intends to judge His people according to a high standard of obedience.
Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with four illustrations, each of which make a clear declaration of the exclusivity of salvation through Him alone.
In prayer, we find the Heavenly Father answers us in ways that are always helpful and never harmful. In practice with others, we should do the same.
Examining Joel's message of the future outpouring of the Holy Spirit and how the Apostle Peter applied it the Day of Pentecost.
The command of Jesus in Matthew 7-1 is not a call for you to be blind to the sin you see. Instead, it's a command to be kind toward those people where you see it.
Joel says the storm of locusts that's overtaken the nation is an act of God's judgment on sin and, at the same time, it is also an act of God's love, calling His people to repentance.
Worry and anxiety are the antithesis of faith and trust. You don't have to worry because your Heavenly Father loves you, knows your needs and is able to provide.
The Lord God stands ready to restore those who will repent, turning away from their sin and turning to Him.
Jesus Christ defeated death for HIs people. Hosea's text promises what Jesus will do, while the Apostle Paul confirms that's what He's done.
True righteousness will invest its effort for treasures in eternal life because we know nothing in this life will last.
How does The Model Prayer fit in the Sermon on the Mount-- You can only honestly and sincerely pray -hallowed be Your name- if you have the kind of internal righteousness Jesus requires of His followers.
The external pretense of worship without a heart fully devoted to God is nothing less than hypocrisy.
Godo works designed to make you righteous in the eyes of men will only make you unrighteous in the eyes of God.
The Lord Jesus issues a counter-cultural, counter-intuitive command for HIs disciples to love their enemies because it is a reflection of our Heavenly Father's love.
The nations of Israel and Judah - and all nations by extension - are warned about the consequences of unfaithfulness.
God prepares Hosea for the prophetic ministry while at the same time using his marriage and family as a living illustration for the high cost of redeeming love.
Messiah-King Jesus commands citizens of His kingdom to put away all kinds of deception, reject all kinds of shading of the truth and speak with simple honesty.
Unless we address the sin problem in our hearts first, even the most extreme solutions will be ineffective.
The true righteousness of Jesus demands obedience to the Word of God, but not simple external obedience. In this text, using murder as an example, Jesus insists God also judges our hearts.
Neither your own righteousness, nor that of the very best person you know, is acceptable to God. You must trust in the surpassing righteousness of Messiah-King Jesus who alone fulfills every detail of the Law.
Your sole source of confidence in facing the future you don't know is in obedience and faith toward the God you do know.
Psalm 46 teaches us not to rely on our own strength because every battle belongs to the Lord.
Whatever difficulties we face as Christians, whether it is persecution or loss or chastisement from God, there is something to be learned.
The redemptive story of generations of Israelites whose idolatrous sins were challenged by a single dying man leading the charge of repentance. We must self-evaluate our lives and embrace the same challenge to serve the Lord solely for His glory and the furtherance of His kingdom.
This wicked society is plagued with darkness and decay and the disciples of Jesus are called to preserve and illuminate the world around us for God's glory.
A summary review of -The Meaning of Membership- sermon series, including encouragement to put the Word into practice.
A basic overview of the Beatitudes which shows how Jesus outlines the character qualities of kingdom citizens in a way that proves counter-intuitive to the world.
The message of Jude 1-4 offers us a confidence boost in order to actively engage in the battle for the historic faith.
The wisdom of God is given to His people to discern truth and is used by God to deliver ultimate justice to all people.
An introduction and overview of the Sermon on the Mount, including what Matthew's placement indicates of his purpose.
Matthew transitions to the public ministry of Jesus and proves the Good News of the Kingdom was prophesied, proclaimed and proven.
The temptation and triumph of Jesus not only proves He is Israel's Messiah-King, it also lays down a pattern of faithfulness for all children of God to follow.
We must be careful to build up our church on the foundation of the Lord Jesus because the day will come in which we each give account to God for our workmanship.
If John was offering a baptism of repentance in regard to sin and faith in regard to the coming Messiah-King ... then why did Jesus come to be baptized--
PART 2 - John the Baptist offers an enduring and needful message- because Messiah-King Jesus is coming, you must repent.
PART 1 - John the Baptist comes proclaiming the nearness of the kingdom of heaven, preparing the way for the promised Messiah-King.
Matthew intends for his readers to see the story of Jesus' life and ministry as an extension of the story God has been telling from the beginning.
A healthy church embraces Biblical Theology- that the many stories of Scripture are parts of one big story of God's gracious salvation provided through His Son Jesus.
The Child -born king- disrupts the life of Herod, the man who would be king, when wise men from the nations come to worship Him.
Church Perpetuity is the promise in Scripture that the Lord's true churches will always exist. Church History is seeing how that promise has been fulfilled.
Jesus is completely and perfectly human, He is completely and perfectly God, and He has come to save His people from their sins.
Matthew provides the genealogy of Jesus and shows it to be a shocking list of sinners and scoundrels from beginning to end.
In Matthew 18-15-20, the Lord Jesus develops a kind of flow chart which guides His church in practicing restorative discipline.
An introduction to the study of Matthew including background on the writer, the purpose and the thematic structure of the book.
The humility and exaltation of Jesus is the subject of this text, used by the early church as a song.
An identifying mark of the church when the Lord returns is that it will be a Christian community which always prayers and never loses heart.
True worship is an act of continual sacrifice to God, made possible only by Christ's ultimate sacrifice for us.
The Word of God is the Spirit-inspired message to which the church must submit for all its spiritual needs. In this text, Paul explains to Timothy 1- What the Word is, 2- What the Word does, and 3- How the Word works.
The final words of Matthew's Gospel record the Great Commission - the command in which the Lord Jesus requires His church to submit to His authority, declare His Gospel and rejoice in His presence.
Church members are commanded to pursue love - both in emotions and actions - as an expression of God's love toward the assembly.
God designed church leadership so that deacons will accomplish the work of the ministry within the church so that it frees pastors-elders to continue faithfully in the work of the Word.
The Lord's Supper is an act of worship in which the assembly of believers draws nearer to one another by drawing nearer to the Lord Jesus.
Paul wisely and necessarily sets aside his early practice of personally appointing church leaders and, instead, gives Timothy a guideline for churches to follow.
The ordinance of baptism pictures the believer's faith in the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus, as well as the believer's commitment to die to sin and live in a new life.
David's psalm teaches God's people will rejoice in His righteousness and justice when we see all hope of deliverance rests in God's faithfulness.
Women who want to glorify God will do it in ways designed to draw attention Him and not to themselves.
We learn about Christian giving as Paul challenges the church at Corinth to embrace the generosity displayed in the churches of Macedonia.
Paul's letter to his young friend Timothy is instructive of the continuing situation in the church at Ephesus which Timothy was left to lead.
The Lord has fashioned the church to be a body made up of many members with each member actively participating in caring for others and functioning together.
Members of a church are to encourage and build each other up by actively engaging in healthy relationships, defined by clear Biblical principles.
A chronological study of the faithful Christian named Tychicus, mentioned throughout the New Testament- a beloved brother, a faithful minister and a fellow servant.
Church attendance -and participation- is more important today than ever. In this text, the writer of Hebrews tells us to draw near to God, hold fast our profession and consider one another - all activities done in a community of believers.
In this first text on the church, Jesus promises to build a congregation with a common confession about the person and work of Jesus - assembling to worship God and obey His commands.
When we have on the whole armor of God, we must enter the battle utilizing the encompassing and empowering nature of prayer.
Like an army marching toward battle, the Lord has provided Christian soldiers with the armor needed to stand firm against the onslaught of the Wicked One.
An introductory message with 44 New Testament texts teaching us you cannot be obedient to the Lord Jesus unless you're being obedient to Him in a community of believers know as a church.
Our spring conference reviewing aspects of the Sermon on the Mount. This message focuses on the conclusion of the sermon.----This service was held at the Washington town square.---
Our spring conference reviewing aspects of the Sermon on the Mount. This message focuses on the Model Prayer.
Our spring conference reviewing aspects of the Sermon on the Mount. This message focuses on Christ's instructions for selfless service.
Our spring conference reviewing aspects of the Sermon on the Mount. This message focuses on Christ as the fulfillment of all righteousness.
Our spring conference reviewing aspects of the Sermon on the Mount. This message presents the Similitudes.
Our spring conference reviewing aspects of the Sermon on the Mount. This message presents the Beatitudes.
Jesus cleanses and gives righteousness to lost sinners, purifying them to enter into the presence of God and be among His people.
Taking a deeper look at the crucifixion of Jesus and self-evaluation on whether or not it has any meaning to our individual lives.
Paul begins his conclusion of Ephesians with the warning for believers to be ready for the spiritual battle ahead.
A comfortable life is a meaningless life when it doesn't express itself in work for - and worship of - God.
Everything you do must be shaped by your faith in the Lord Jesus and performed as service to the Lord Jesus.
The final message of Revelation contains two distinct invitations. The Lord Jesus invites lost sinners to come to Him and, in response, those saved sinners long for the day the Lord Jesus comes back for them.
The Apostle Paul outlines God's expectations of children as well as His expectations of the parents -especially fathers- who raise them.
Knowing the details of Revelation should point us to practical ways of living for the Lord Jesus.
Marriage was created by God so that we might serve Him by having children, by maintaining faithfulness and intimacy, by upholding properly ordered relationships - and by husbands and wives both conforming to Christ.
As our congregation adds the hymn, -He Will Hold Me Fast- to our collection, we look into Jude's closing doxology for encouragement.
John continues his argument in favor of Christian love by showing the life of God in believers demands the love of God be shown through believers.
The Apostle John uses the word -propitiation- to show how the love of God was displayed through the wrath-appeasing work of Jesus.
The Holy Spirit who inspired the original writer also aids in leading the reader to the correct understanding and application of the Biblical text.
John demands that believers practice spiritual discernment identifying false teachers and evaluating what they have to say about Jesus and how their teaching compares to the apostolic witness.
Considering the principles of literal, historical, grammatical, contextual interpretation - as well as a few recommended study Bibles.
A Christian worldview tells us there will be no -war to end all wars- and no -peace in our time- until Jesus returns as the King of Kings - declaring Himself the victor of the greatest war and securing His people in peace for all time.
Do modern translations remove gender distinctions from God's Word------Handouts are available at the -View PDF- link above---
Assurance of salvation does not come from your heart. It comes from God who is greater than your heart.
A introductory review of the ideas and approaches to interpreting the Biblical text.-----Handouts are available at the -View PDF- link above---
The Apostle Peter shows us that, as we live in this world, we have a living hope in Jesus Christ.
This lecture wraps up some final questions about modern translations including- 1- why are they copyrighted- 2- are they promoting Catholic doctrine- 3- aren't they less literal than the KJV------Handouts are available at the -View PDF- link above---
The Apostle John calls believers to Christian love by showing there's no middle ground between the hateful example of Cain and the loving example of Christ.
John offers two definitive statements about the purpose of Christ's coming- 1- He came to defeat our sins, and 2- He came to destroy Satan's work.
The most common Biblical arguments for King James Onlyism are briefly discussed.-----Handouts are available at the -View PDF- link above---
The message defines King James Onlyism as well as documents the pastor's personal journey away from that position.-----Handouts are available at the -View PDF- link above---
John argues that the Savior's Return, the Father's Love and our Future Transformation are all causes for Christian hope meant to purify our lives from sin.
This lesson includes a brief recap of the life and work of William Tyndale and his contribution to the English language. The lesson concludes with a short review of major English Bible translations between the Tyndale and King James versions.-----Handouts are available at the -View PDF- link above---
When the Apostle John writes his 1st letter, he assumes the readers are familiar with the idea of being -born again- because it is explained in his gospel during Jesus' interview with Nicodemus.
We should read the Word so our knowledge of Jesus grows and our relationship with Him is strengthened.
Matthew presents a scandalous genealogy of sin and rebellion, proving Jesus to be the Messiah, the Son of David and the Son of Abraham, who has come to save sinners.
In the early 1500s, Desiderius Erasmus used the recently-invented printing press to produce a printed Greek New Testament which, many years and revisions later, would become known as the Textus Receptus.-----Handouts are available at the -View PDF- link above---
The Apostle John encourages believers to rely on the Holy Spirit and Holy Scriptures to identify and reject false, anti-Christ doctrine.
A lesson reviews the life and work of John Wycliffe, whom God used to first translate the entire Bible into the English language.-----Handouts are available at the -View PDF- link above---
The lesson shows how Greek manuscripts are categorized into text families and how those families are reflected in English translations.-----Handouts are available at the -View PDF- link above----Three questions at the end of this lesson--1- Is the dating method applied to manuscripts similar to the way evolution supporters speak of -billions of years---2- Was Alexandria, Egypt a hotbed of heresy, resulting in the corruption of the Greek text--3- Did cultural changes influence the development of text families-
John's purpose in verses 12-14 is to remind believers at every level of spiritual maturity that they are united with Christ, empowered by Christ and assured victory through Christ.
Do the last 12 verses of Mark's Gospel belong there or were they late additions- -There's no video for this lesson-----Handouts are available at the -View PDF- link above---
Immediately after the Resurrection, the disciples were asking if the God's story of redemption was coming to an end.
A discussion about why and how New Testament textual variants occur in the ancient manuscripts.----Handouts are available at the -View PDF- link above---
Following the command to loving others as Jesus loves is the authentication that you're abiding in the light of God.
The Apostle John demonstrates how obedience to Jesus is evidence of faith in Jesus. Through obedience our faith is confirmed, our confession is validated, our love is perfected and our life is conformed.
As the format, tools and style of writing changed, those changes enable us to date the manuscript evidence for the New Testament.----Handouts are available at the -View PDF- link above---
The Apostle John explains how Jesus deals with the sins of believers, including- The Advocacy Jesus Does, The Righteousness Jesus Pleads, The Satisfaction Jesus Provides, and The Invitation Jesus Makes.
A review of the challenges and major historical events in the canonization of the New Testament.----Handouts are available at the -View PDF- link above---
Sin is a universal reality which finds its only remedy in the faithfulness and forgiveness of God through Jesus Christ.
A review of the concept of canonization as well as major points in the history of the Old Testament canon.----Handouts are available at the -View PDF- link above---
The life story of William Tyndale told on the 485th anniversary of his execution.----Handouts are available at the -View PDF- link above---
The message encourages the congregation to see the death of a beloved member -Fred Humphreys- as a cause for both weeping and rejoicing.
How was the ancient Hebrew Old Testament copied, distributed and preserved for future generations-----Handouts are available at the -View PDF- link above---
What does Biblical inerrancy really mean- Note- the first portion of the lesson deals with arguments for New Testament inspiration. Please download the handouts by clicking the -PDF Text- link above.
The Apostle John makes a simple yet profound three step argument- 1- God is light- 2- if you're in the dark you're not in the light- and 3- only Jesus can bring us to the light.
A Christians believes Jesus is the eternal, tangible, life-giving God in the flesh, who gives us fellowship with the Father and calls us to proclaim Him to others.
What does -inspiration- mean and how did it work-----Handouts are available at the -View PDF- link above---
An introduction to John's letters including a review of the author, time, setting and purpose.
An introductory overview of the series, -The History of the Bible- which will include the topics of Revelation, Inspiration, Transmission, Canonization, Translation, Interpretation, Illumination and Application. ---Handouts are available at the -View PDF- link above---
We celebrate New Song Sunday with an exposition of Psalm 19 which ends, -O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer.-
A Biblical comparison of the incomplete and inadequate work of the Levitical priesthood and the perfect ongoing work of Jesus the Great High Priest.
Every believer has a responsibility to try to lovingly correct the doctrinal and moral errors of those who stray from the truth.
Christianity has the only answer for racial divisions that provides redemption to all people. Through the Gospel of Jesus we find our true identity is not in the color of our skin but in the Son of God.
Scripture reveals God made two genders, male and female -matched to their biological sex-, and both those genders are made in His image.
While we have every logical reason to accept the humanity of an unborn child and therefore reject abortion, our true authority comes from Scripture which proves God Himself is the source of that child's value.
Scripture assures us that prayer is not simply the last resort for desperate people. Prayer is the constant companion of a Christian life.
Christians ought to have enough integrity and honesty that their simple, -yes- and -no- are never in doubt.
Our view of homosexuality - as well as our reaction to it - needs to be based on the truths of God's Word, not the opinion of society.
Christians are called to patiently endure both difficult times and difficult people- believing the Lord is coming - knowing the Lord will judge- remembering the Lord has left us examples- and trusting Lord will show compassion.
For a Christian to engage in sexual immorality is to shame our own honor, bring harm others and offend the righteousness of God.
While money is not inherently evil, James scolds the wicked wealthy while describing four errors in judgment they've accepted.
This message introduces a new series on social issues by asking, -Does Morality Matter--
Planning for the future without considering God's will into the equation is presumptuous. James also tells us, it is sin.
God's gracious invitation is also a command to be obeyed. Isaiah 55 includes that invitation and outlines six spiritual blessings we receive by embracing God's Servant Jesus in faith.
To slander another is a display of arrogance in which one assumed the position of both prosecutor and judge.
More than 700 years before His birth, the story of Jesus, God's Suffering Servant, is told with such thorough detail and theological depth as if you were reading from the New Testament Gospels themselves.
God will always meet pride with resistance, but the humble will find themselves the objects of God's unrelenting grace.
In His role as the Obedient Servant of God, Jesus will set the standard for every servant of God to follow His example.
The fighting and conflict happening between believers finds its source in the fighting and conflict happening inside yourself.
To bring salvation to the world, Yahweh has prepared a Servant who is chosen, righteous and compassionate. God's Servant will bring freedom and light to a world of sinners.
James offers several simple illustrations of the danger of abusing words and warns that we're all prone to stumble in this area of sin.
We worship the everlasting, covenant keeping, Creator God and trust He will raise us up in His strength and for His glory.
If the faith you have on the inside can't be seen through the way you behave on the outside, then there's no compelling reason to believe you have faith at all.
What is your life good for- If you're a disciple of then the purpose of your life is to stand as salt and light in a dark and decaying world.
Showing favoritism is inconsistent with being truly captivated by the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Father, Son and Holy Spirit each deserve praise for their eternal plan of choosing, adopting, redeeming, forgiving and securing sinners. -Preached to introduce the new song -All Praise To Him.--
James offers three tests of pure vs. empty religion- a tongue kept under control- a heart moved by compassion and a life lived through conviction.
David finds the omniscience, omnipresence and omnipotence of God to be a comfort in every facet of life.
James tells us we must prepare for God's Word, ponder God's Word and persist in God's Word if we're to experience a benefit for our lives.
The account of the Rich Man and Lazarus teaches us about the reality of Hell, the sufficiency of Scripture and our need for Jesus.
James 1-17-20 teaches us about God's righteous nature in our trials and how a righteous person should react.
Every external trial we endure for our own good comes with an internal temptation to sin and turn it into something evil.
During the Great Tribulation, the saints will endure, settling their hopes on the rise of Christ's everlasting kingdom.
James establishes that Godly wisdom is reflected in the use of Godly wealth, always recognizing that our exaltation comes from Christ.
God is generous and gentle in giving wisdom to all those who ask with the intention of putting it into practice.
The Christian life will always include trials meant to establish and strengthen our faith.
History will be marked by fruitless fighting, senseless scheming and pointless antagonism of the world's empires. It will conclude with the worst of the worst- a world ruler who rises to power dead-set on defying God and destroying His people. But he will not succeed. Lift up your eyes - because that's when your true King comes-
An introduction to James in which we learn about the writer, the audience and the purpose of this letter.
The reality of the unseen spiritual warfare around us should inspire confidence in God and encourage His people.
God has determined a purpose, a place and a point-in-time that He will bless His people and judge His enemies - all of which will be accomplished in the person of Jesus Christ His Son.
Daniel's study of the prophet Jeremiah gives him clarity on world events and causes him to seek the Lord in prayer.
The resurrection of Jesus from the dead proves He has dealt with sin by showing His victory over sin's consequences.
God's people can expect persecution and evil rulers throughout the course of history while we look forward to the culmination of Christ's kingdom.
All the kingdoms of this world are going to end, but the kingdom of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, will stand forever.
God intervenes as Daniel's faithfulness is rewarded while those that hatched the plot against him see the tables turned.
Daniel's life is an example of how the faithful live in exile. These verses show the practicality, consequences and tenacity of faithfulness.
Three simple reasons why crucifixion had to be the means of Jesus' sacrifice- the curse, the shame and the blood.
God humbles Belshazzar, king of Babylon and raises up Medo-Persian King Cyrus to fulfill an almost 200-year-old prophecy.
The events of Isaiah 6-11 reveals God is keenly aware, interested and invested in our stories, but He's in the process of telling a Greater Story.
The three Hebrew men refuse to worship Nebuchadnezzar's idol and find themselves saved from the fire by a surprise visitor.
Nebuchadnezzar's dream is revealed as Daniel proclaims the coming of King Jesus to crush all the kingdoms of this world.