The West Hills Church Podcast: Recent Episodes
West Hills Church & Scott Julian
Psalm 113 opens with the image of a woman weeping over a negative pregnancy test — and it meets her there. This expository sermon explores Psalm 113 through the lens of Hannah, possible author of the psalm and mother of Samuel, uncovering three commands to praise and three blessings of God's condescension: visibility, exaltation, and life. From the origin of "Hallelujah" in Hebrew to the stunning claim that the womb of a virgin is the most barren place in history, this message offers profound hope for the childless, the suffering, and a creation groaning for redemption.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
Psalm 112 is the third movement in a trilogy that began with Psalm 110's mysterious "Lord" and "my Lord." Who is David's Adonai, the Son of Man? This week we trace 13 perfections of Christ hidden in an ancient Hebrew acrostic — from his eternal righteousness and fearless trust to his ultimate glorification. Along the way: why "blessed is the man" points to Jesus 23 times in the Psalter, how Christ's wealth becomes ours through union with him, and what it means to build your life on rock instead of sand. #ReformedTheology #ExpositoryPreaching #BibleTeaching #Psalms #Christotelic
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
What is God actually like? In this study of Psalm 111, Pastor Daniel Christensen walks through all 13 divine perfections packed into this acrostic psalm — God's greatness, glory, righteousness, compassion, and covenant faithfulness. Along the way: why the Psalter uses acrostics as memory devices, why chattel slavery proves objective morality requires God, and why true wisdom only comes from fearing the Lord. A rich, exegetical look at the doctrine of God from one of Scripture's most theologically dense hymns of praise. #ReformedTheology #ExpositoryPreaching #BibleTeaching #Psalms #SystematicTheology #Christotelic
Featured Teacher: Dr. Scott Julian
On this special celebration Sunday, Pastor Scott opens Galatians 2:15-16 to show why churches endure: not through perfect leaders or flawless strategies, but through the unshakeable truth of the gospel. Tracing Paul's confrontation with Peter in Antioch, this sermon exposes the deadly presumption of self-righteousness and calls believers back to justification by faith alone in Christ alone. A powerful message reflecting on West Hills Church's past, present, and future—all anchored in the finished work of Christ. #ReformedTheology #ExpositoryPreaching #Galatians #Justification #Gospel #BibleTeaching #SolaFide #ChurchHistory #WestHillsChurch
In the climactic fourth and final study in Psalm 110, we witness the conquest of David's Adonai — Jesus Christ — over four enemies: kings, nations, Satan, and death itself. Tracing threads from Genesis 3:15's first gospel promise through Balaam's oracle, Psalm 2, and Paul's letters, we discover that Christ's reign advances through both crushing judgment and gracious conversion. Along the way we uncover the true meaning of "be still and know that I am God," the Hebrew wordplay behind the serpent's crushed head, and why Christ's cup of suffering leads to His exaltation. Christ the King remains undefeated.
In this third installment on Psalm 110, we examine the royal army (v. 3) that accompanies David's Adonai—identified as the church itself: willing, holy, born again, and innumerable. We then turn to the priestly session (v. 4), unpacking the solemn oath God swears to His Son, the eternal covenant of redemption (pactum salutis), and the doctrine of divine immutability. Finally, we trace the mysterious priest-king Melchizedek from Genesis 14 to Christ, showing how His eternal priesthood surpasses the Levitical order—securing believers in the unshakable, unchanging promises of God.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
In part 2 of our exposition of Psalm 110, we unpack the royal scepter of verse 2. David draws from Judah, Balaam, Adam, and Joel to reveal that Christ’s dominion extends over Israel, the nations, all creation, and will one day culminate in the treading of His enemies. Before the Lion could rule, the Lamb had to die. Christ’s humiliation on the cross was the necessary path to the throne. Because His atoning work is complete, He is seated at the right hand of God—and we can rest. Yet the session will end. Christ will rise to judge the wicked in the day of the Lord. Will that day bring you comfort or terror? This sermon deepens your understanding of Christ’s reign and compels you to evangelism.
Featured teacher: Daniel Christensen
Psalm 110 is the most quoted Old Testament passage in the entire New Testament — and for good reason. In this rich expository sermon, we begin a verse-by-verse journey through the seven verses that form the foundation of New Testament Christology. We defend the Davidic authorship of Psalm 110 with historical, theological, and textual proof, including Jesus’ own testimony in Mark 12. Then we unpack the first oracle in verse 1, where Yahweh speaks to David’s “Adonai,” revealing the session of Christ at the right hand of the Father. Discover how David, Isaiah, Daniel, and John all witnessed the same throne room vision and why getting this psalm right anchors everything else in your theology. Part 1 of a powerful series.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
In Galatians 2:1-10, Paul travels to Jerusalem to defend the freedom of the gospel against Judaizers who demanded circumcision as a prerequisite for salvation. Drawing from the historic Marrow Controversy, where Thomas Boston and the Marrow Men confronted legalism in the Scottish church, this message declares that the true gospel has no table stakes. No obedience, rituals, or works are required beforehand. Paul demonstrates remarkable patience, wisdom, and humility, bringing Titus as living proof that faith alone suffices. The apostles Peter, James, and John give his message their full endorsement with the right hand of fellowship, confirming one gospel for all. This free gospel liberates the conscience while calling believers to fruitful obedience and care for the poor as its natural fruit.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
In this exposition of Galatians 1:11-24, Paul confronts accusations that his gospel is fabricated or merely human in origin. He insists that his message did not come from men but through direct revelation from Jesus Christ. Paul appeals to his dramatic conversion from persecutor to preacher, his time in Arabia receiving revelation directly from God rather than consulting the other apostles, the confirmation he received from Peter and James, and the God-glorifying fruit of his ministry. These four evidences authenticate Paul’s apostleship and the New Testament while supplying timeless criteria for discerning true gospel ministry in every generation. A vital message for biblical discernment in an age of skepticism and misinformation.
Scott Julian teaching.
This message explores the profound tension between seeking human approval and living for God's eternal verdict. Discover how the craving for validation can hinder faith and compromise truth, drawing parallels to idolatry. Learn how true freedom is found in belonging wholly to Christ, liberated from the need for fleeting human acceptance.
Betrayal cuts deepest when it comes from those closest to us. In Psalm 109, David writes from the wreckage of Absalom's coup — and his words echo through history to Judas, to Christ, and to every Christian who has ever faced false accusation. Pastor Daniel walks through this raw, imprecatory psalm using a threefold framework: what it meant for David, how it was fulfilled in Christ, and what it means for the church today. When enemies surround you and accusers multiply, who stands at your right hand? The answer changes everything.
Paul wrote Philippians from a Roman prison cell — and somehow it's the most joy-filled letter in the New Testament. In this concluding message of our Philippians series, Pastor Daniel draws together the whole letter into a single, urgent commission: walk worthy of the gospel. That means striving together as a team, standing firm on Christ rather than our credentials, and suffering well when the inevitable comes. Two themes weave through every chapter — joy and unity — and you can't have one without the other.
Israel had every advantage — God's Word, a national identity, freedom, and a covenant relationship with the living God. And they squandered all of it. In Amos 3, God brings a covenant lawsuit against His people: privilege unaccompanied by responsibility is not innocence — it's indictment. Pastor Daniel works through Amos' vivid rhetorical questions, the public humiliation of Israel's coming judgment, and the sobering parallel to the church today. With great privilege comes great responsibility. Are you stewarding what God has given you — or hoarding it?
Psalm 107 opens the final book of the Psalter with a thunderous call: if you've been redeemed, say so. But who is the "adversary" the psalmist has in mind? Not merely Egypt, Assyria, or Babylon — a single, cosmic adversary stands behind them all. In this expository teaching from Psalm 107, Pastor Daniel Christensen traces six dimensions of God's redemption — provision, freedom, wisdom, rescue, curse reversal, and final judgment — and shows how each finds its fulfillment in Christ. A psalm written for post-exilic Israel turns out to be written for anyone who has ever been snatched out of the dragon's jaws.
These five verses give you one of the clearest pictures in all of Scripture of what Christian generosity is, what God thinks of it, and what God does in response to it.
Philippians 4:14-20
Scott Julian is teaching.
Scott Julian teaching.
Explore the profound secret to true contentment, contrasting modern dissatisfaction with the Apostle Paul's unshakeable peace found in Christ. This message reveals how Christian joy is a learned skill, rooted in divine strength and fellowship, offering a powerful alternative to worldly struggles. Discover how to draw upon God's power for lasting peace.
The West is in the middle of a mental health and education crisis — and the church has the answer. In this teaching from Philippians 4:8–9, Pastor Daniel Christensen walks through Paul's eight virtues for the Christian mind: true, dignified, right, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, and worthy of praise. Recover your thinking. Renew your mind. Transform your life.
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What can the story of Joseph—betrayal, slavery, false accusation, prison—teach us about God? Everything. In Psalm 105, David shows us how to read history as theology: looking back at what God has done to build confidence in what he will do. God preserves his people, exalts them through suffering, judges their enemies, and remains faithful to every promise he has made.
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What do doomsday preppers and the prophet Joel have in common? They both know a reckoning is coming — but only one of them is ready for the real thing. In Joel 2:1–17, Pastor Daniel Christensen unpacks the Day of the Lord: a cosmic, final event in which Christ returns as commander of a heavenly army to judge his enemies and vindicate his people. Two trumpets sound — one of warning, one of worship. Which side of that day will you be on?
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What can a walk in a pasture teach you about God? More than you might think. In Psalm 104, David traces four perfections of God through the created order — transcendence, creative power, provision, and sovereignty over time — and arrives at a single response: praise. From the physics of light to underwater waterfalls, from the Telluride valley to Jonathan Edwards singing in a thunderstorm, this teaching invites you to see the natural world as God's own sermon to you.
📖 Scripture: Psalm 104
🎙️ West Hills Church | Pastor Daniel Christensen
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What does it actually look like to live as a citizen of heaven? In Philippians 3:17–21, the apostle Paul gives us four practical steps: find a good mentor, recognize bad examples, remember your home country, and eagerly await your King. This teaching explores the Pauline ethic of imitation, the difference between friends and enemies of the cross, and why your journey to paradise isn't a pilgrimage—it's a homecoming.
📖 Scripture: Philippians 3:17–21
🎙️ Pastor Daniel Christensen | West Hills Church
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Psalm 103 is David's crash course in the art and science of knowing God. In this teaching, Pastor Daniel walks through four methods of theology that David models for us — experiential, historical, comparative, and natural — and shows how each one deepens our understanding of God's character, His mercy, and His eternal faithfulness to those who fear Him. A practical, encouraging call to pursue the knowledge of God with everything you have.
📖 Scripture: Psalm 103
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Scott Julian teaching.
This video explores Philippians 3:12-16, highlighting that pursuing Christ is an empowered expectation, not an unattainable ideal. It emphasizes God's calling as the foundation for spiritual transformation and encourages active pursuit of Christlikeness. The message calls for surrendering to Christ for growth, focusing on the future, and persevering towards the "upward call of God.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
In Hosea 11, God reveals Himself as a father who raised Israel from infancy, freed them from slavery, and led them with bonds of love—only to be met with relentless rejection. Yet where human fathers would say "good riddance," God declares, "I am God and not man." His compassion prevails. Through the lens of the Prodigal Son and Matthew's portrait of Jesus as the Second Son, we discover how Christ retraced Israel's steps to fulfill what the first son never could—and why the Father still runs to meet the repentant.
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Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
Where does the Christian find assurance? Not in heritage, good works, or religious performance — but in Christ alone. In this sermon from Philippians 3:1–6, we trace Paul's devastating critique of misplaced confidence and learn from the 18th-century Marrow Men who fought the same battle. If your joy is in something other than the Lord, your confidence will be too.
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Philippians 2:25-30
Scott Julian teaching.
This sermon explores the profound example of Epaphroditus, a devoted servant who exemplified sacrificial love and commitment to Christ. Learn how his near-death experience for the gospel highlights the preciousness of sacrifice and God's sustaining power through suffering. Discover the importance of valuing all church servants, especially those whose faithfulness is often unseen.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
What does it take to be a truly effective Christian? Psalm 100 gives us seven practical habits drawn straight from the text: making a joyful noise, serving the Lord in all your work, coming before God in private communion, knowing Him deeply, gathering with His people, giving thanks, and blessing His name. These aren't complicated—but they require consistent, daily choices. In this sermon, we walk through each habit with practical counsel for building them into your life today.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
Hosea 9 tells the tragic story of Israel's complete reversal. Every blessing God gave them is systematically stripped away. Their Exodus is undone as they return to captivity in Assyria. Their prophets are mocked, abused, and silenced. Their God-given mandate to be fruitful and multiply is overturned as they sacrifice their own children to Baal. And the covenant itself is reversed — Gilgal, once a place of remembrance, becomes a place of God's hatred. This chapter is a sober warning against apostasy and a call to guard the faith we have received.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
Psalm 99 completes the trilogy begun in Psalms 96 and 98, connecting the Great Commission not only to salvation but to the lordship of Christ. The psalmist reveals that the theological center of the universe is the mercy seat—the footstool where heaven meets earth. Through three declarations of "Holy," we see that God's reign is universal, His justice is unwavering, and true worship requires a mediator. The flawed priesthoods of Moses, Aaron, and Samuel point forward to Christ, our great high priest, who tore the veil and opened the way for all people to worship at the footstool of God.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
Did you know Acts 1:8 — "Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, to the ends of the earth" — isn't a new idea Jesus invented? It's the geographic blueprint of Psalm 98, written centuries before. In this message, we trace the gospel's movement from Israel to the nations to all creation, discover why God's "right hand and holy arm" is a title for Jesus, explore the Year of Jubilee and what the shofar announces, and ask a hard question: are you too quiet about the gospel? The judge is coming. Creation is waiting. The shofar has been blown. It's time to sing.
Philippians 2:1-4.
Scott Julian teaching.
The significance of biblical teachings on unity is emphasized, along with stories of churches facing legal issues that challenge transparency. The message encourages believers to adopt humility, focus on others' needs, and practice selflessness, concluding with a call for unity in the church.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
Psalm 96 issues a triple command: sing, sing, sing the gospel to all nations. This isn't optional—it's our daily calling. Why sing? Because God is great, fearsome, and the Creator who puts all pretender gods to shame. The content of our song is eschatological: "Yahweh reigns!" Our evangelism must be theologically robust, personally experienced, and a summons to submit to Christ as King. When this gospel song goes forth, all creation—heavens, seas, fields, and forests—responds with resounding joy.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
This psalm rings like church bells—first with joyful invitation, then with funeral solemnity. We're summoned to exuberant worship of our Creator-King and tender reverence before our Shepherd-Maker. But then the music shifts to warning: "Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts." The wilderness generation sang and bowed yet perished in unbelief. Their graves remind us that worship without obedience is deadly pretense. Discover why "today" is always now, and how Christ alone can bring hard hearts into God's promised rest.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
Why do the wicked prosper while God's people suffer? Psalm 94 confronts this age-old question with stunning honesty and surprising comfort. The psalmist cries out to the "God of vengeances" while corrupt rulers crush widows, murder orphans, and mock divine justice. Yet this isn't a psalm of despair—it's a declaration of certainty. God sees everything, knows everything, and will repay everything. In the meantime, His discipline brings blessing and His consolations delight the soul. Discover why heaven's apparent silence is actually preparing the greatest reversal in history.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
Why do the wicked seem to prosper while the righteous struggle? Psalm 92—the only psalm designated for the Sabbath—reveals what "brutish" people cannot grasp: the wicked flourish like grass, but only as a prelude to eternal destruction. Meanwhile, those planted in God's house grow like palm trees, bearing fruit even in old age. In this message, we discover why praising God is the most fitting activity of human existence, how Christ fulfills the psalm's Messianic imagery, and the secret to flourishing when everything around you withers.
Featured Teacher: Scott Julian
The sermon explores themes of spiritual grants, suffering for Christ, and living a life worthy of the gospel. It highlights the dual nature of faith, emphasizing belief and the privilege of suffering. Unity among believers and courage in sharing the gospel are essential.
Philippians 1:18-26.
Scott Julian teaching.
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Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
What happens when the church's greatest missionary gets locked up? The gospel advances anyway. In this message, we explore how Paul's Roman imprisonment became an unexpected platform—reaching the elite Praetorian Guard, emboldening fearful believers, and demonstrating that faithful suffering speaks louder than comfortable freedom. From the Chinese church under communism to John Bunyan's prison cell, history confirms Paul's pattern: the obstacle becomes the way. Your chains might be God's strategy. Who are the captive audiences in your life?
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
Satan quoted Psalm 91 to Jesus in the wilderness—making it the only Scripture the devil directly cites in all of the Bible. So whose psalm is it? In this message, we discover that Psalm 91 belongs first to Christ, and then by faith to all who are in Him. From Spurgeon's experience during the London cholera epidemic to Corrie ten Boom's miraculous provision in a Nazi concentration camp, we explore how God's promises of protection find their ultimate fulfillment in the resurrection. The devil may twist Scripture, but Jesus knows it better—and He has claimed its promises for you.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
Seventy years is all you get—eighty if you're strong. That's the sobering message of Psalm 90, the oldest psalm in the Bible, written by Moses himself. But this meditation on mortality isn't meant to crush us with despair. Instead, Moses lifts our eyes from the dust of death to the dwelling place of the Most High. In this teaching, we explore how God's eternality becomes our security, why human transience points to deeper truths about sin and judgment, and how Christ becomes the ultimate answer to our mortality. Number your days. Get a heart of wisdom.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
What do you do when God's promises look like lies? Psalm 89 tackles this question head-on. Written by Ethan the Ezraite during Israel's darkest hour—after Solomon's kingdom split in two—this psalm moves from soaring praise to devastating accusation before resolving in unexpected worship. Ethan teaches us the posture of biblical lament: approaching God first as worshipers, then as petitioners. The Davidic covenant that seemed broken found its fulfillment centuries later in Christ, who entered fully into the psalm's suffering before rising victorious. Learn how to maintain faith when everything visible suggests you should abandon it.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
Psalm 88 is the darkest psalm in Scripture—ending not in praise but in a single word: "darkness." Why would God include such a hopeless text in His Word? Because it reveals what Christ endured for us. This Good Friday psalm shows us Gethsemane before Golgotha—the cup Jesus dreaded yet drank to the dregs. He absorbed infinite wrath so we would never taste it. He descended into ultimate darkness so we might dwell eternally in light. The psalm ends in darkness, but the gospel ends in light. Christ was abandoned so that we might be accepted forever.
Featured Teacher: Scott Julian
Spiritual growth in Christ is essential, focusing on love, wisdom, and discernment. Paul's prayer for the Philippians highlights the need for growth in love and knowledge. Personal experiences and biblical teachings encourage believers to deepen their connections with God and one another. The message concludes with a call to reflect on spiritual lives and pursue excellence in faith, aiming to glorify God through actions.
Featured Teacher: Scott Julian
Gratitude plays a vital role in the Christian life, shaping perspectives and relationships. The message highlights the deep bond of fellowship among believers, emphasizing shared missions and community support. It encourages trust in God's ongoing work and active engagement in gospel partnership, fostering unity and hope. Additionally, it invites those yet to accept Christ to explore the promise of new life and transformation through faith.
Featured Teacher: Scott Julian
Themes of grace, peace, and Christian identity are explored through the book of Philippians. The importance of servanthood and shared ministry is highlighted, along with the role of grace in sustaining believers. A deeper understanding of identity in Christ and the communal aspect of faith is encouraged. The message emphasizes unity, humility, and serving others, inviting reflection on faith and deeper connections within the church community.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
What happens when God provides the blueprints and humanity becomes the contractor? Exodus 36-39 reveals Israel's extraordinary execution of the tabernacle—built with zero deviation from God's specifications. This sermon explores five transformative lessons about repentance, generosity, Spirit-empowered service, excellence, and obedience. Discover how the ancient tabernacle points to Christ as the ultimate dwelling place of God and challenges the church today to build faithfully according to the divine blueprint. Are we constructing our lives and ministries with the same precision, excellence, and Spirit-dependence that characterized Israel's finest moment?
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
The church faces a spiritual war, requiring vigilance against false teachings. Historical figures and biblical texts illustrate this ongoing battle. Jude's letter provides tactical advice for confronting mockers and false teachers. Recognizing the enemy and understanding their tactics is crucial, along with the role of apologetics. Additionally, personal responsibility and compassion are highlighted.
Nov. 16th Sunday sermon.
Jude 11-16
Scott Julian teaching.
The Book of Jude addresses rebellion against God's authority and the dangers of false teachings. It uses historical figures like Cain, Balaam, and Korah to illustrate disobedience and judgment. Believers are encouraged to stay true to their faith, trust in God's timing, and prioritize character over charisma in leaders. The message concludes with a call to embrace salvation and rely on Christ as a guiding shepherd through challenges.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
In this powerful exposition of Psalm 85, we explore how the sons of Korah—descendants of a famous rebel—became worship leaders who understood divine reversal intimately. Discover the three-legged stool of grace, forgiveness, and mercy that provides stable grounding for effective prayer. Learn why theological understanding is essential for powerful petition and how this ancient psalm points prophetically to Christ as the ultimate meeting place of heaven and earth, righteousness and peace. Whether you're longing for restoration or struggling through divine discipline, this message reveals how God's unchanging character guarantees that the tables can always turn toward redemption.
Scott Julian teaching.
Jude 5-10.
Jude 5-10
Scott Julian teaching.
The Book of Jude emphasizes the importance of remembering God's judgments and faithfulness. It warns against false teachers distorting the gospel, using historical examples. The message highlights the need for humility in spiritual warfare and critiques contemporary false teachings. Believers are urged to remember God's truths and remain steadfast in their faith amidst challenges.
In a world filled with misinformation, believers must actively engage in the battle for truth, reinforcing their faith in Christ while holding one another accountable to scriptural integrity.
Scott Julian teaching
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
Journey with us through Psalm 84 as we discover why one day in God's presence surpasses a thousand anywhere else. After navigating the heavy laments of Asaph, we find refreshment in this beautiful song celebrating the incomparable joy of dwelling in God's house. Learn how this ancient temple psalm applies to modern believers as living temples of the Holy Spirit. Explore what it means to carry God's presence into dry places, transforming them into springs of blessing. Discover the high and holy privilege of access to God's presence and why the house of God remains our ultimate destination.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
When Moses descended from Mount Sinai after 40 days in God's presence, his face literally glowed with divine radiance—a powerful picture of how encountering God's glory transforms us. In this compelling exposition of Exodus 34:29-35, we explore the fear-inducing, wisdom-producing, and transformative nature of God's glory. Discover why Moses' fading glory pointed to our need for Christ's permanent glory, how true spiritual authority flows from divine encounters, and why your most effective years of ministry might still be ahead of you—even at 80! A message about preparation, transformation, and the privilege of beholding God's glory in His Word.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
When righteous leaders and nations face overwhelming opposition, how should they respond? In this powerful exposition of Psalm 83, we explore King Jehoshaphat's miraculous victory over a massive enemy coalition through prayer and divine intervention. Learn why it's acceptable to pray for God's judgment on His enemies, how opposition to righteousness is fundamentally satanic, and why the ideal outcome is always repentance rather than destruction. This timely message challenges modern assumptions about how Christians should relate to those who oppose God, offering both comfort in divine protection and courage to pray bold prayers.
Featured Teacher: Scott Julian
In this message, we explore Exodus 34:1–28 — “Renewing the Covenant.” Following Israel’s rebellion with the golden calf, God reveals His relentless mercy and willingness to restore His people. We walk through four key movements in the text: God’s preparation for renewal, His proclamation of character, the promises and boundaries of His covenant, and the practices of remembrance that point to Christ. This message reminds every believer that restoration is possible, repentance is the doorway to renewal, and the same God who revealed Himself to Moses now writes His law on our hearts through Jesus Christ—the true and better Mediator.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
In Exodus 33, we witness one of Scripture's rarest moments—an actual dialogue between God and Moses, speaking face to face as friends. Through three bold conversations, Moses secures God's presence for rebellious Israel, appeals to God's character and promises, and makes the audacious request: "Show me your glory." But even this greatest of prophets hits a limitation—no mere human can see God's face and live. This profound passage reveals both Moses's remarkable role as mediator and his ultimate inadequacy, pointing us forward to the true Mediator who can fully behold and reveal God's glory: Jesus Christ.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
What is the answer for Israel's great need? The wheat of the Word and the honey of heaven. \
Featured Teacher: Scott Julian
Mark Chapter 15 presents the crucifixion narrative, urging a careful examination of its details. It highlights the mockery Jesus faced, the significance of Simon of Cyrene's service, and Jesus' refusal of pain relief, showcasing his commitment to humanity's sins. The fulfillment of prophecy is evident as soldiers gamble for his garments, and the darkness during the crucifixion symbolizes judgment. The message encourages trust in Christ and the gospel's promise of salvation.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
Explore how Psalm 80's powerful vine metaphor unlocks the biblical understanding of Israel's past, present, and future. Journey from the exodus through exile, discovering why Israel failed to produce good fruit and how Christ became the true vine. Learn what Scripture teaches about the relationship between Jewish and Gentile believers, why God temporarily broke off the natural branches, and the promised restoration when all Israel will be saved. This message challenges both anti-Semitism and uncritical support of Israel while calling believers to pray for, rightly regard, and evangelize Jewish people as we await Christ's return.
Mark 15:1-15
Scott Julian teaching
Engage with the profound themes of Mark chapter 15, focusing on the trial of Jesus and the critical choices faced by individuals. The narrative highlights Pilate's moral struggle and the crowd's decision to choose Barabbas over Jesus, reflecting the tension between comfort and conviction. It explores the idea of substitutionary atonement and concludes with a call for integrity and courage in faith, encouraging individuals to inspire future generations.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
In this powerful message on Psalm 79, we explore how Christians should respond when martyrs die for their faith. Drawing parallels between historical figures like William Tyndale, Jim Elliott, and the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, this sermon examines the prophetic vision of Asaph and its connection to Christ's passion. Rather than responding with violence or vengeance, Scripture calls believers to peaceful prayer and trust in God's justice. Through examining biblical examples and historical patterns, we discover how God transforms the ultimate evil—martyrdom—into gospel advancement. The blood of martyrs becomes the seed of church growth and spiritual awakening throughout history.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
In our hustle-obsessed culture where burnout is worn as a badge of honor, God's command to rest stands as radical counterculture. This powerful message from Exodus 31 reveals how the Sabbath is far more than an antiquated religious tradition—it's God's design for human flourishing. Discover why an exhausted Christian is a useless Christian, how rest becomes a public declaration of trust in God's sovereignty, and practical ways to reclaim this sacred rhythm in our always-on digital age. Learn to work with excellence for six days and rest with equal commitment on the seventh.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
Psalm 78 reveals the power of communal remembrance as the antidote to spiritual amnesia. Through Israel's cyclical history of rebellion and God's persistent grace, Asaph teaches us why we must preserve and transmit our spiritual heritage to the next generation. This exploration examines how modern institutions can become gatekeepers of memory, why young people are leaving churches that offer entertainment instead of meaning, and the scandal of God's undeserved grace. Discover three essential reasons for remembrance, practical ways to combat forgetfulness, and the ultimate promise that despite our failures, the Good Shepherd always waits to lead us home.
Scott Julian teaching.
Mark chapter 14 delves into themes of betrayal, focusing on Judas's kiss. It contrasts the disciples' fear during Jesus's arrest with His calmness in the face of injustice. The narrative emphasizes the importance of authentic faith over ritual, showcasing God's faithfulness and the transformative power of forgiveness, turning fearful individuals into bold proclaimers of faith.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
Psalm 76 reveals how God creates peace not through negotiation but through devastating power. Like Reagan's "peace through strength" policy that ended the Cold War, God doesn't merely defend His people—He destroys their enemies so thoroughly they can never rise again. This psalm, likely commemorating God's supernatural slaughter of 185,000 Assyrian soldiers in one night, shows God as a Lion making His lair in Zion, establishing a divine "kill zone" around His people. The shocking truth: human wrath becomes divine praise, as even our enemies' rage serves God's glory. True security comes not from a tame God, but from an untamed Lion who fights for us.
Mark 14:27-42
Scott Julian teaching
Mark chapter 14 invites engagement with scripture and highlights the work of the Child Evangelism Fellowship in Southern California. A personal preaching experience underscores the importance of faith and community. The narrative discusses the struggle between faith and weakness, emphasizing Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane and Peter's denial. It stresses the need for prayer and vigilance, offering practical advice through the 'Four Ws for a Weary Soul' and encouraging perseverance in faith.
Daniel Christensen teaching.
Explore the themes of love and betrayal during Jesus' final moments, focusing on the Last Supper. The narrative contrasts Christ's pure love with Judas' treachery, highlighting the mingling of light and darkness. Judas' betrayal for greed fulfills divine prophecy while emphasizing human responsibility. The Last Supper marks a transformative moment, establishing a new covenant. Practical takeaways encourage self-examination and trust in God's sovereignty.
Mark 14:1-9
Scott Julian teaching.
Mark chapter 14 highlights the theme of extravagant love through the story of Mary, who anoints Jesus with costly perfume. While religious leaders plot against Jesus during Passover, Mary’s act of devotion draws criticism. Jesus defends her, emphasizing the beauty of her worship. This narrative serves as a legacy that inspires others to dedicate their lives to Christ, culminating in a call to come to Him in faith.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
What do you do when everything sacred seems under attack? In this exposition of Psalm 74, we explore the psalmist's raw struggle with God's apparent silence during the temple's destruction. Moving from desperate questioning through confident worship to bold supplication, this instructional psalm teaches us how to anchor our faith in God's unchanging character when circumstances contradict His promises. Discover how honest lament, theological remembrance, and covenant boldness form the pathway from despair to hope. When the sanctuary burns, we learn our true sanctuary isn't a building—but a Person.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
What if I told you that God cares deeply about what His ministers wear? Not just outwardly, but what they represent inwardly? In Exodus 28, we discover that every thread, every gem, every bell was woven with gospel truth that points us to our Great High Priest, Jesus Christ.
Scott Julian teaching.
Mark chapter 13:24-37 highlights the urgency for followers to stay alert and faithful amid distractions. Jesus speaks of cosmic signs indicating the end times, urging readiness without speculation. He emphasizes the lasting nature of God's covenant and the mystery of his return. Through parables, he calls for active participation in God's kingdom and invites those uncertain in their faith to embrace salvation, reminding all of their collective responsibility to remain vigilant.
Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen
Even mature believers can find their faith shattered by life's apparent injustices. In Psalm 73, worship leader Asaph takes us on one of Scripture's most honest spiritual journeys—from envying the prosperity of the wicked to nearly abandoning his faith entirely. Yet through divine grace and eternal perspective gained in God's sanctuary, Asaph discovers that God Himself is the believer's greatest treasure. This powerful exposition explores how authentic faith isn't the absence of doubt, but the conquest of doubt through God's unchanging character and promises.
Mark 10:17-31
Scott Julian teaching
A rich young ruler approaches Jesus, seeking guidance on inheriting eternal life. Jesus points out the challenges wealth poses to entering God's kingdom, emphasizing that salvation is not earned through good deeds or riches. The law reveals sin and the necessity of grace. Believers are encouraged to move away from material dependence and trust in Christ for eternal life, which is a gift of grace available to everyone.
Scott Julian teaching from Mark 8:27-33.
In Mark chapter eight, Jesus challenges his disciples about his identity, contrasting the true Christ with manmade interpretations. Set in Caesarea Philippi, Peter's confession highlights the importance of recognizing Jesus' true mission. The narrative warns against personal reinterpretations of Jesus, emphasizing the call to discipleship, self-denial, and the acceptance of the cross. It concludes with a challenge to embrace Jesus as he truly is.
Mark 6:14-29
Scott Julian teaching
Mark 6:14-29
Scott Julian teaching.
Mark chapter six highlights the life and significance of John the Baptist, known for his moral courage and call for repentance. His Nazarite vows lead to a confrontation with Herod, who struggles with his conscience before deciding to execute John. This pivotal moment emphasizes the cost of faithfulness to God and encourages believers to remain steadfast, acknowledging that true commitment may lead to persecution but also offers eternal rewards.
Daniel Christensen teaching.
The Gospel of Mark highlights the significance of scripture and the miracles performed by Jesus. A woman, suffering for 12 years, is healed by touching Jesus' garment, demonstrating the power of faith. Jairus, a synagogue official, seeks healing for his dying daughter. Despite delays, Jesus raises her from the dead, illustrating his authority over life and death. The narrative emphasizes the essential role of faith in healing and restoration.
Scott Julian teaching.
Mark chapter five tells the story of a man tormented by demons, highlighting the destructive nature of sin. Jesus casts out the demons, demonstrating his authority to save. Despite witnessing this miracle, the townspeople react with fear and ask Jesus to leave. The transformed man wishes to follow Jesus but is told to share his testimony. The message encourages evangelism and recognizing the need for deliverance through faith in Jesus.
Mark chapter four highlights a key moment in Jesus' ministry as he begins teaching through parables. This change follows opposition from religious leaders and family. He presents the kingdom of God as a spiritual mystery, challenging Jewish expectations of a conquering king. Individuals are encouraged to embrace their unique gifts and focus on nurturing God's word.
Daniel Christensen teaching
In Mark chapter two, verses 1 through 12, Jesus highlights the supremacy of forgiveness over physical healing. The narrative centers on a paralyzed man, lowered through a roof by his friends to meet Jesus. This event underscores the potency of forgiveness and the significance of faith. The crowd, astounded by the healing, praises God. The passage underscores the necessity to accept and embody Jesus' offered forgiveness, extending it to others.
Scott Julian teaching
God’s Instructions on Difficult Marriages
1st Corinthians 7:10-16
Scott Julian teaching
“The Holy Gift of Single-hood, The Holy Gift of Marriage”
1st Corinthians 7:1-9
Scott Julian teaching
A Biblical Understand of what is going on in Israel and our planned sermon.
“The Danger of Pride”
1st Corinthians 4:6,7
Scott Julian teaching
1 Corinthians 3:21-23
Scott Julian teaching
The recording did not capture the whole sermon. This recording starts 10 minutes into the sermon.
1st John 2:12-14
Scott Julian teaching.
This is a recording that includes answers to questions and comments from those that attend.
Time Is Ticking Away!
Ephesians 5:14-17
Scott Julian teaching. Also included is the prayer for fathers.
1 John 2:1-6
Scott Julian teaching with questions and discussion from those that attend.
Overview of 1 John. “Authentic Christianity”
Daniel Christensen teaching.
May 18th, 2023
Nov. 14th Sermon
Hebrews 13:20-25
Last sermon in our verse by verse journey through Hebrews.
"Scandal to Glory: God's Faithfulness to the Least of the These"
Hebrews 11:31
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Legends
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Lessons
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Legacy
Hebrews 11:30
A HEAVENLY Encounter
Joshua 5:13; Deuteronomy 1:28; Joshua 6:2–5
The Obedience of Faith
Joshua 6:2–5 and 6–10
Absurdity
Hebrews 11:1; 1 Corinthians 15:13-19
Belief
Hebrews 11:6; 2 Corinthians 10:3, 4; Matthew 5:43, 44
The Focus of Faith
1 Peter 1:12
A Declaration of Faith
Joshua 15–17, 20; Romans 10:10; Job 19:25–27
So What?
- True faith obeys God and his Word.
- True faith focuses upon God.
- True faith declares itself to a fallen world.
Hebrews
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Part 30
What is My Legacy?
Hebrews 11:20-22
Isaac’s Faith
Genesis 27
Jacob’s Faith
Joseph’s Faith
Genesis 37:2 Exodus 13:19 Joshua 24:32
Does God’s Word Say It?
Do We Believe It?
John 1:1–3 John 14:6 Revelation 20:11–15 Matthew 6:19–21 1 Thessalonians 4:3–6
One Nomad’s Journey of Faith
Hebrews 11:8-19
Abraham believed God…
Where?
when he did not know where (vv. 8–10)
Genesis 12:1-4, Matthew 22:32, Romans 8:17, Hebrews 11:16, 1 Peter 2:11
How?
when he did not know how (vv. 11–12)
Hebrews 10:23, Romans 4:19
When?
when he did not know when (vv. 13–16)
John 8:56, Romans 8:23-25
Why?
when he did not know why (vv. 17–19)
Genesis 22:1-12, James 1:2-4, Romans 4:21
So What?
As Believers, we receive…
An Inheritance From God
A City Built By God
God’s Help
Resurrection
Hebrews
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Enoch’s Faith
Hebrews 11:5, 6
About Enoch
Enoch’s Walk
Genesis 5:24, Galatians 5:25
Enoch’s Faith
Ephesians 2:8, 9
WHAT IS THE FAITH THAT PLEASES GOD LIKE?
That He Exists (V. 6a)
James 2:19, Job 38:7, Job 10:10–12, Colossians 1:15–20
Creator
Sustainer
The Goal
The Lover of Our Souls
That He Rewards (V. 6b)
Genesis 6:11–13
Hebrews 11:4
By Faith, Abel teaches the lesson of repentance, and of gratitude, and of humble hope, and of far-sighted reliance which fastens its gaze upon the Cross and stays its spirit there!
Hebrews
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Faith Is a Big Deal
Hebrew 11:1-3
THE MISCONCEPTIONS SURROUNDING FAITH
Faith Is Not A Blind Leap
Faith Is Not A Blank Check
Faith Is Not A Bad Choice
THE DESCRIPTION OF FAITH (HEB. 11:1–3)
True Bible faith is confident obedience to God’s Word in spite of circumstances and consequences.
Substance
Hebrews 3:14
Evidence
Romans 8:24, 1 Peter 1:8
Witness
THE FUNCTION OF FAITH
Faith Calms Our Fears
Romans 8:28; 1 Corinthians 15:57; 2 Corinthians 4:17
Faith Cushions Our Falls
John 10:28
Faith Confirms Our Future
John 14:1–3
Faith Claims God’s Finest
Romans 4:21; Hebrews 6:18.
Faith Challenges Our Failures
Philippians 4:13
Faith Calls Our Friends
A Solemn Appeal
Hebrew 10:26-39
A SOLEMN APPEAL (VV. 26–31).
Psalm 51:16–17 Deuteronomy 32:35
THE TERRORS OF ABANDONMENT (VV. 26, 27)
Isaiah 26:11
THE LOGIC BEHIND THE TERRORS (VV. 28, 29)
Matthew 13:49, 50 Matthew 18:8, 9 Matthew 22:13 Matthew 25:4 Matthew 25:46
Luke 20:17, 18
THE TERROR OF JUDGMENT (VV. 30, 31)
Deuteronomy 32:35, 36
WONDERFUL SALVATION
AN ENCOURAGING CONFIRMATION (VV. 32–39)
Habakkuk 2:4 Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11
As we walk by faith, our great high priest will guide us and perfect us!
WHAT CHRISTIAN’S DO
Hebrew 10:19–25
CHRISTIAN’S DRAW NEAR (vv 19-22)
Matthew 27:50–51 John 10:9
- v. 19 We Have Boldness To Enter Into Salvation
- v. 21 We Have A High Priest
Romans.8:34
- v. 22 We Have Clean Hearts And New Lives
CHRISTIAN’S HOLD FAST (v 23)
1 John 2:19 John 10:10 John 14:1–3
CHRISTIAN’S LOOK AFTER ONE ANOTHER (vv 24-25)
We Are To Love Together
1 John 3:14
We Are To Work Together
We Are To Worship Together
Hebrews 10:25 Luke 4:16
We Are To Wait Together
Hebrews
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A Superior Sacrifice
Christ’s Sacrifice Takes Away Sin (Heb. 10:1–10)
The need for a better sacrifice (vv. 1–4).
The provision of the better sacrifice (vv. 5–9).
Psalm 40:6–8
So What?
The Results of The Sacrifice (vv. 10–18)
Psalm 110:1
Empowerment
Jeremiah 31:33
Forgiveness
John 6:68
THE SUPERIOR SANCTUARY
Hebrews 9
The Inferior Old Covenant Sanctuary (Heb. 9:1–10)
What was it, then, that made the tabernacle inferior?
It was an earthly sanctuary (v. 1).
It was a type of something greater (vv. 2–5).
It was inaccessible to the people (vv. 6–7).
It was temporary (v. 8).
Its ministry was external, not internal (vv. 9–10).
The Superior Heavenly Sanctuary (Heb. 9:11–28)
It is heavenly (v. 11).
Its ministry is effective to deal with sin (vv. 12–15).
John 1:29
Ceremonial cleansing and conscience cleansing (vv. 13–14).
2 Cor. 3:1–3
Temporary blessings and eternal blessings (v. 15).
Eph. 1:3
Its ministry is based on a costly sacrifice (vv. 16–23).
Luke 22:20
Its ministry represents fulfillment (v. 24).
Its ministry is final and complete (vv. 25–28).
So What?
The believer’s sanctuary is in heaven. His Father is in heaven and his Savior is in heaven. His citizenship is in heaven (Phil. 3:20) and his treasures should be in heaven (Matt. 6:19ff). And his hope is in heaven. The true believer walks by faith, not by sight. No matter what may happen on earth, a believer can be confident because everything is settled in heaven.
Christ’s Better Covenant
Hebrews 8:1–13
Jesus’ Priestly Superiorities (Vv. 1–7)
Superior Service
Superior Reality
Superior Covenant
Romans 7:12, Romans 8:3, Romans 8:7, 8, Jeremiah 31:31–34,
The New Covenant’s Superiorities (Vv. 10–13)
Superior Inside
Exodus 32:15, 16 Deuteronomy 6:6–9, 2 Corinthians 5:17
Superior Relationship
Exodus 6:7
Superior Knowledge
John 17:3, Philippians 3:10
Superior Forgiveness
Hebrews
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THERE IS ONE WHO KNOWS NO LIMITATIONS
Hebrews 7:20–28
Superior Due to a Divine Oath (Vv. 20–22)
Matthew 1:21
Superior Due to Permanence (Vv. 23–25)
Numbers 20:28
Total Salvation
2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:13, 1 Corinthians 6:9–11, Romans 1:16
Total Intercession
Romans 8:26-34
Superior Due to His Person (Vv. 26–28)
SO WHAT?
What have you done about God’s plan of salvation? Are you saved to the uttermost this morning? Do have the assurance that all is well within your soul today? If there is a need, there is a High Priest named Jesus Who can and will meet that need right now.
Hebrews
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“Access to God…A Better Hope”
Hebrews 7:11-19
The Insufficiency of the Aaronic Priesthood (Vv. 11–14)
Romans 7:7, 8; 2 Corinthians 3:7ff; John 1:35; Galatians 3:24; Romans 8:3, 7
The Old Covenant’s Shortcomings
Galatians 3:21
The New Covenant’s Benefits
Jeremiah 31:33, 34; 1 Peter 2:24; John 11:25, 26, 9:14
Atonement, Life, Conscience, Access
Distancing the Covenants
Malachi 4:2; Isaiah 11:1; Jeremiah 23:5ff.; 33:15; Zechariah 3:8; 6:12; Revelation 22:16;
1 Timothy 2:5, 6
The Sufficiency of the Melchizedekian Priesthood (Vv. 15–19)
John 10:17, 18
SO WHAT…
Whatever our problem, Jesus is the answer! We must not sell our life short by looking to other places or persons for help.
Today, perfection—access—is ours through Jesus Christ. The veil has been severed, inviting us to the Holy of Holies.
Let us come with joyful boldness to our constant priest and Savior and Lord!
Hebrews
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“The Mystery of Melchizedek”
Hebrews 7:1-10
The Significance of Melchizedek (1–3)
Foreshadowing Christ’s Character
Revelation 19:16; Zechariah 6:13; Psalm 110:1, 4; Psalm 85:10
Foreshadowing Christ’s Qualifications
No Genealogy
No Beginning/end
The Superiority of Melchizedek (4-10)
Tithing and Superiority
2 Chronicles 20:7; Isaiah 41:8; James 2:23
Blessing and Superiority
1 John 2:1, Romans 3:21, 22; Romans 1:17; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Philippians 3:9
So What?
An eternal Melchizedekian king/priest has both secured our righteousness and peace and now devotes continual prayer for the working out of both qualities in our lives. This means we will survive the tides.
Hebrews
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The True Anchor for our souls
Hebrews 6:13-20
oaths (13-15)
We Have God’s Word for It (Vv. 16–18)
Deuteronomy 5:11, John 17:17, Titus 1:2, John 14:3, 1 John 3:2
We Have God’s Anchor for It (Vv. 19, 20)
Hebrews 1:3, Matthew 27:50, 51, John 14:2–4, 2 Timothy 3:12
SO WHAT?
We have a hope—a hope outside ourselves.
- It is anchored in Heaven. We have continual access to God’s presence, not just once a year through a fallible man, but always—at every moment—through our high priest, Jesus Christ.
- It is sure, for it is doubly impossible for God to lie.
So we have reason to be optimistic—we have an anchor for the soul.
Hebrews
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Make Your Hope Sure
Hebrews 6:9–12
Instilling Confidence (Vv. 9, 10)
Inner Life
Romans 8:15,16. John 14:27
Lifestyle
John 13:34, 35, Matthew 25:37–40
Insuring Confidence (Vv. 11, 12)
Avoid Sloth
Matthew 25:26
Work!
Ephesians 2:4–10, Philippians 2:12,13
Imitate!
2 Corinthians 12:1–6, Colossians 3:1–4, Matthew 24:13
So What?
We must not be lazy but apply ourselves to the spiritual resources God has given us. We have the promises from God. We should exercise faith and patience and claim these promises for ourselves! Confidence is the possession of all whose inner and outer lives have been changed by Christ so that their lifestyle reaches out to their brothers and sisters. This great confidence is doubly insured by a heart that is so graced that it works, persevering in sure hope to the end in imitation of the faith and patience of those who have gone before.
Danger Ahead!
Hebrews 6:1-8
A Call To Spiritual Progress (VV. 1-3)
(repentance and faith) are Godward and mark the initiation of the spiritual life.
(baptisms and laying on of hands) have to do with a person’s relationship to the local assembly of believers.
(resurrection of the dead (Acts 24:14–15) and the final judgment (Acts 17:30–31)), have to do with the future.
No Second Beginning (Vv. 4–6)
Matthew 13:20, Philippians 1:6, Luke 14:28–32, Romans 8:38, 39
A Warning with Hope (VV. 7-8)
Matthew 13:23
So What?
Christ’s call is to plow the fields of our lives and to make the soil tender to the sweet rain of divine grace.
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Slow to Learn
Hebrews 5:11–14
The Problem of Spiritual Immaturity (Vv. 11, 12)
Matthew 13:12, 14, 15, 1 Corinthians 2:16
The Cause of Spiritual Immaturity (Vv. 12b, 13)
Romans 3:22, Romans 1:17, Philippians 3:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21
The Cure for Spiritual Immaturity (V. 14)
1 Corinthians 2:14-15, Ephesians 4:13
SO WHAT?
Spiritual maturity—being full-grown—is possible if we simply take God’s Word seriously:
- By listening with all we have.
- By becoming fully acquainted with its “teaching about righteousness” and living it out.
- By constantly applying God’s Word to the decisions of life.
Hebrews
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High Priest, High Qualifications
Hebrews 5:1–10
Qualifications of the Earthly High Priest (Vv. 1–4)
Solidarity
Exodus 28:1; Numbers 8:6
Sympathy
Leviticus 16:6–14, Matthew 5:3–5
Selection
Exodus 28:1–3, Leviticus 8:1ff, Numbers 16:5; 20:23ff.; 25:10ff, Numbers 16:16–40
Qualifications of the Eternal High Priest (Vv. 5–10)
Could anything or anyone ever exceed this ideal in attractiveness or effectiveness? The answer is a resounding “Yes!”—Jesus Christ!
Selection
Psalm 2:7 Acts 2:36, Psalm 110:4, Genesis 14:18, Hebrews 7:1, Philippians 2:6, 7
Solidarity
Mark 14:33-36
SO WHAT?
It would be foolish for anyone to return to the inferiorities of the old Law when he could enjoy the superiorities of Jesus Christ.
This was their high priest, and our high priest in life’s uncertain seas today as well. Jesus persevered in submissive prayer in Gethsemane and was heard, and our prayers will be heard also if we persevere. What motivations! May we reward ourselves of him day by day
Hebrews
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Our Great High Priest
Hebrews 4:14–16
Let Us Hold on Through Our Confession of Christ as Priest (V. 14)
2 Corinthians 12:2, Hebrews 10:23
Hold on Through Understanding Christ Our High Priest (V. 15)
The Fact of Sympathy
Matthew 6:9
The How of Sympathy
1 John 3:5, 2 Corinthians 5:21
The Depth of Sympathy
Isaiah 53:3
Hold on Through Prayers to Christ Our High Priest (V. 16)
Ephesians 3:12
SO WHAT?
The writer has called us to hold on in life’s storms through three things: our confession of Christ, our understanding of Christ, and our prayers to Christ
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On Fear and Rest
Hebrews 4:1-11
Warning not to miss God's rest (1-5)
Genesis 2:2, Deuteronomy 12:9; Joshua 21:43-45, John 3:16 Matthew 11:28-30
The only true rest for the souls of men is found in Jesus Christ.
Genesis 2:2; Exodus 20:11; 31:17
God's Today “Newness” (6-7)
2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21
Sabbath Rest (8-11)
Psalm 95:11, Joshua 21:44; 22:4; 23:1
2 Corinthians 5:10, Romans 14:10
So What?
1.God is still true to His promises. His Word abides forever. We enter into God's rest because His promise still stands.
- God fulfills His promises only in those who accept His Word in faith. No one can enter into God's eternal rest unless he puts His faith in Jesus Christ.
- We who have believed enter into God's perfect rest. God's promise has become a reality according to His eternal purpose for the believer.
- Who enters into God's rest? Only those who place their faith in Jesus Christ.
Hebrews
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Finishing Well
Hebrews 3:7–19
A Spiritual Warning Against Unbelief (7-11)
Psalm 95, Numbers 13–14, Matthew 13:20, 21
A Personal Warning Against Unbelief (12-19)
Protect Your Heart
Hebrews 10:31
Help Each Other
Persevere
1 John 2:19
So What?
- Have we experienced a spiritual exodus in Christ?
- Do we claim Christ as our true passover—our lamb without blemish and without spot who gave his life for us?
- Do we claim a baptism in Christ, the antitype of Israel’s passage through the Red Sea (1 Corinthians 10:1ff.)?
- Do we claim to spiritually feed on him by faith, as Israel was fed by manna from Heaven and water from the rock (1 Corinthians 10:3ff.)?
- Do we claim to look for a heavenly rest, the ultimate spiritual counterpart of the Promised Land?
If so, we will persevere in faith and obedience—holding “firmly till the end the confidence we had at first.”
Hebrews
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Superior to Moses
Hebrews 3:1–6
Moses was…
divinely chosen
deliverer
prophet
lawgiver
historian
“more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth” (Numbers 12:3)
Focus on Jesus (1)
Luke 12:24, Psalm 27:4, Philippians 3:10
Jesus’ Superior Calling (2-4)
Jesus a Superior Person (5-6)
Exodus 14:31; Numbers 11:11; 12:7; Deuteronomy 3:24; Joshua 1:2, John 5:46, Luke 24:27, Galatians 3:13
So What?
Focus on Christ
Hold on to Christ
As believers, we know that God is taking us to heaven, and we should live in joyful confidence and hope.
One with the Perfect High Priest
Hebrews 2:17, 18
A Perfect Mediator
A Merciful Mediator
Mark 1:41; 8:2, 3; Luke 7:13
A Faithful Mediator
1 Timothy 2:5, 6
A Perfect Propitiator
Romans 1:18, Romans 5:10, Romans 3:24, 25, Revelation 6:16
A Perfect Helper
Matthew 4:1–11, Mark 3:21, Mark 8:33, Matthew 4:10, Mark 14:36, Hebrews 6:19, 20
So What?
Jesus Christ is both merciful and faithful: He is merciful toward people and faithful toward God. He can never fail in His priestly ministries. He made the necessary sacrifice for our sins so that we might be reconciled to God.
But what happens when we who have been saved are tempted to sin? He stands ready to help us! He was tempted when He was on earth, but no temptation ever conquered Him. Because He has defeated every enemy, He is able to give us the grace that we need to overcome temptation.
Hebrews
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Oneness with The Rescuer
Hebrews 2:11-16
The Fact of Oneness
Acts 17:26 Romans 5:12, 19
The Character of oneness
Intimacy
Psalm 22:22
Dependence
Isaiah 8:17b, Luke 23:46
Confidence
Isaiah 8:18
The Liberation of Oneness
Why do we fear death? The reasons are many and of various weight: 1) the fear of pain 2) the fear of separation from what we know and from the ones we love; 3) the fear of the unknown—launching one’s vessel on an uncharted sea; 4) the fear of non-being
5) the fear of everlasting punishment.
2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:13, Revelation 1:17, 18, 1 Corinthians 15:55, 57,
Romans 8:35, 37
So What?
Heidelberg Catechism
Question 1.
What is thy only comfort in life and in death?
Answer.
That I, with body and soul, both in life and in death, am not my own, but belong to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ, who with his precious blood has fully satisfied for all my sins, and redeemed me from all the power of the devil; and so preserves me that without the will of my Father in heaven not a hair can fall from my head; yea, that all things must work together for my salvation. Wherefore, by his Holy Spirit, he also assures me of eternal life, and makes me heartily willing and ready henceforth to live unto him.
Hebrews
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A God-Worthy Salvation
Hebrews 2:10
“Fitting” Because It Corresponds to the Sovereign God of Creation
“Fitting” Because of the Perfect Savior It Gave Us
Matthew 4:1–11, 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21
“Fitting” Because of What It Achieves for the Lost
Revelation 7:9, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17, John 15:20, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Timothy 3:12
SO WHAT?
- The suffering church needs to rejoice in its Savior who Why? Because suffering is a sign of their solidarity with him.
- There is proper comfort— Jesus shares His glory with all who trust Him for salvation (John 17:22–24). He is bringing many sons and daughters to glory!
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The Ultimate Intent
Hebrews 2:5–9
The Original Intent (VS 5-7)
Psalm 8:3–6 Genesis 1:26-28
The Intent HALTED (VS 8)
The Ultimate Intent (VS 8-9)
Matthew 1:21 Philippians 2:8–10 Romans 5:17
SO WHAT?
- This is meant to be our comfort today as well.
- On the authority of God’s Word you are important and of infinite value. You will be crowned with glory and honor. Everything will be put under your feet.
- Jesus is our promise—he is God’s ultimate intention for us!
Hebrews
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Drifting
Hebrews 2:1–4
A Warning (VS 1)
Revelation 2:4
Reasoning from the MINOR (vs 2)
Acts 7:38, 7:53, Galatians 3:19
Reasoning from the Major (vs 3-4)
Announced
I Timothy 2:5, 6
Confirmed
Luke 1:2
Testified
Deuteronomy 6:4–9
So What?
It is easy to drift with the current, but it is difficult to return against the stream. Our salvation is a “great salvation,” purchased at a great price. It brings with it great promises and blessings, and it leads to a great inheritance in glory. How can we neglect it?
Hebrews
“Jesus Is Greater”
Sermon Series
Part 2
Christ’s Superiority to Angels
HEBREWS 1:4–14
What are angels? What does God’s Word tell us?
Revelation 5:11 Numbers 22:312 Kings 6:17 Genesis 18:2; 19:1, 2; Mark 16:5 Matthew 28:3; Luke 2:9
Regarding angels’ specific function, there are at least four:
1) Angels continuously worship and praise the God they serve.
Job 38:7; Psalm 103:20; Isaiah 6:1–3; Revelation 4:8; 5:9–12
2) Angels communicate God’s message to man.
Acts 7:38, 53 Daniel 10:10–15; Revelation 17:1; 21:9; 22:16 Matthew 1:19–24; Luke 1:11–28; 2:9–12
3) Angels minister to believers.
Psalm 34:7 Psalm 91:11, 12 Acts 5:19; 12:6–11 Luke 15:10 1 Corinthians 11:10 Luke 16:22
4) Angels will be God’s agents in the final earthly judgments and Second Coming.
Matthew 24:31; 1 Thessalonians 4:16, Matthew 13:39–42 Revelation 19:17–20:3, 10
Christ’s superiority to angels.
A SUPERIOR NAME
Job 1:6, Psalm 2:7 Mark 1:11
A SUPERIOR HONOR
Revelation 5:11–13
SUPERIOR STATUS
Psalm 104:4 Psalm 45:6, 7
A SUPERIOR EXISTENCE
102:25–27
A SUPERIOR VOCATION
Mark 12:36 Psalm 110:1,
So What?
Our superior Christ has assigned his angels to minister to you. And if he wills, he can deliver you anytime and anywhere he wishes. Christ is superior to everything. He is adequate in your hour of need. You must believe it and trust him with all you are and have.
Hebrews
“Jesus Is Greater”
Sermon Series
Part 1
“The Supremacy of Jesus”
Hebrews 1:1-3
God’s manifestation in the Past (vs 1)
Cosmic
Psalm 19:1–4
Prophetic
1 Kings 19:12
God’s Manifestation in the Present (vs 2-3)
Jesus
Cosmic Supremacy
Inheritor (vs 2)
Psalm 2 Colossians 1:16, Ephesians 1:18 1 Corinthians 3:21–23
Creator (vs 2)
John 1:3 1 Corinthians 8:6 Romans 11:36
Sustainer (vs 3)
2 Corinthians 3:5
Radiator (vs 3)
Mark 9:3 Acts 9:3; 22:6
Representor (vs 3)
John 1:1
Priestly Supremacy
Purifier (vs 3)
Ruler (vs 3)
Hebrews 10:11, 12 John 19:30 Romans 3:25; 5:9 Romans 3:21, 22 Luke 22:69 Ephesians 4:10 Philippians 2:9, 10
“Connect the Dots of Your Circumstances”
Esther 9-10
- IF YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF GOD IS TOO SMALL, YOU WILL LIVE WITH CONSTANT FRUSTRATION AND CONFUSION.
2 Corinthians 4:4, Luke 24:38
- GOD IS ALWAYS MOVING TO BRING HIS CONCLUSION ABOUT AT THE RIGHT TIME (ESTHER 9:1-6, 11-19).
Ephesians 6:10-18; 2 Corinthians 10:3-4; Exodus 17:8-16
- DON’T GET RID OF PART OF THE SIN YOU’RE DEALING WITH; GET RID OF ALL OF IT SO THE CANCER OF SIN WON’T COME BACK ON YOU LATER (ESTHER 9:7-10).
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When we have done what God has called us to do, and we see His kingdom program achieved, we can celebrate His power and providence (Esther 9:20-32; 10:1-3).
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The celebration of Purim was for the Jews to remind themselves that God was a providential God.
Romans 8:28
Esther
“Made for This Moment”
Sermon Series
Part 4 of 5
“Divine Reversal”
Esther 7-8
- GOD CAN USE NEGATIVE, EVEN EVIL, CIRCUMSTANCES
AND PEOPLE TO ACCOMPLISH HIS ULTIMATE PLAN.
Proverbs 16:5
- WAITING ON GOD MEANS WAITING ON HIM TO PUT
THINGS TOGETHER THE WAY HE WANTS THEM TO BE
(ESTHER 7:1-10).
Ecclesiastes 8:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:3, Proverbs 16:3-4
- WHEN GOD IS READY TO MOVE, HE CAN REVERSE THE
MOST IRREVERSIBLE CIRCUMSTANCES (8:1–17).
Proverbs 13:22, James 4:2, Romans 15:13
God doesn’t always give this kind of a “happy ending” to everybody’s story. Today, not all faithful Christians are promoted and given special honors. God hasn’t promised that we’ll be promoted and made rich, but He has assured us that He’s in control of all circumstances and that He will write the last chapter of the story. If God doesn’t promote us here on earth, He certainly will when we get to glory.
Esther
“Made for This Moment”
Sermon Series
Part 3 of 5
“Divine Coincidences”
Esther 5-6
- THE FIRST WAY TO DISCERN GOD’S PROVIDENCE IS TO
SEEK DIVINE INSIGHT IN A SPECIAL WAY (5:1).
- THE SECOND WAY TO DISCERN GOD’S PROVIDENCE IS
TO TAKE A STEP OF FAITH, EVEN IF IT’S RISKY (5:2-5).
Exodus 2:1-10, Exodus 14:15-22, Joshua 3:1-17, Ruth 2:1-17
1 Samuel 9, Hebrews 11:6
- THE THIRD WAY TO DISCERN GOD’S PROVIDENCE IS
TO SENSE HIS PROVIDENTIAL TIMING (5:6-14).
Proverbs 21:1
- THE FOURTH WAY TO DISCERN GOD’S PROVIDENCE
IS TO SEE HIM CONTROLLING “UNCONTROLLABLE”
CIRCUMSTANCES (6:1-14).
Matthew 6:33
Esther
“Made for This Moment”
Sermon Series
Part 2 of 5
“Your Time”
Esther 2-4
We must not be discouraged when tyrants and flatterers seem to have their own way. The Lord reigns. He has a thousand ways of fulfilling his own purposes. Chapter 2
YOUR TIME TO BE EFFECTIVE FOR GOD’S KINGDOM
MAY BEGIN WITH A PROBLEM (3:1-6).
Romans 13:1-7; Acts 4:19-20
YOU KNOW IT’S YOUR TIME TO BE EFFECTIVE FOR
GOD’S KINGDOM WHEN HE CONNECTS SPIRITUAL
PREPARATION WITH SPIRITUAL WARFARE (3:7-15).
YOU KNOW IT’S YOUR TIME TO BE EFFECTIVE FOR
GOD’S KINGDOM WHEN HE HAS POSITIONED YOU
TO LEVERAGE YOUR INFLUENCE TO ACCOMPLISH HIS
KINGDOM PURPOSES (4:1-12).
YOU KNOW IT’S YOUR TIME TO BE EFFECTIVE FOR
GOD’S KINGDOM WHEN YOU DISCOVER HOW HE CAN
USE YOU TO BE A BLESSING (4:13-14).
Luke 14:34-35
YOU KNOW IT’S YOUR TIME TO BE EFFECTIVE FOR
GOD’S KINGDOM WHEN HE ASKS YOU TO INTERVENE IN
A SPIRITUAL CONFLICT (4:15-17).
2 Corinthians 5:7
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom? Entering the Kingdom
Matthew 7:21–29
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom? Sheep, Wolves and Fruit
The Character of False Teachers (v. 15)
Testing the Messengers (vv. 16–20)
No Straight Gate
No Disturbing Doctrines
The Test of Good Works
So What?
The real test of any teaching is: Does it strengthen a man to bear the burdens of life, and to walk in the way wherein he ought to go?”
If we put these things together—whether or not there is a straight gate in the message, whether or not the unpleasant themes of sin and judgment are dealt with along with the message of God’s great love and grace, whether or not there is real and satisfying fruit as a result of such teaching—then we have a way of discerning truth from falsehood and of giving attention only to that message which comes from the Lord.
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom? A Golden Rule and Two Roads
Matthew 7:12-14
God’s Straightedge (v. 12)
Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 22:39, Romans 13:8-9
The Road to Destruction (v. 13)
Luke 13:24
The Road to Life (v. 14)
Mark 8:34, Matthew 5:10, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, John 17:3, Deuteronomy 30:19, Joshua 24:15, Acts 2:38
So What?
Which road are you on? Jesus said, “Enter through the narrow gate,” and elsewhere “I am the gate” (John 10:9), but you must enter in. Have you? Will you?
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom? Seek and You Will Find
Matthew 7:7-11
What is fundamentally at stake is man’s picture of God
Pray with Persistence (7-8)
Luke 11:9-10 Leviticus 19:2 Matthew 5:8 Romans 3:9
Pray with Confidence (9-11)
Isaiah 49:15 Luke 11:13 Romans 8:26-27 James 4:2 James 1:17
So What?
- Search out spiritual qualities that you lack. List them on your prayer list.
- Pray passionately for them—keep asking, seeking, knocking.
- Have confidence that God your Father will give them to you.
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom? Don’t Judge Me
Matthew 7:1-6
False righteousness = False judgement
Matthew 7:1-2 Romans 10:3-4
My prayer... Lord, change me
Matthew 7:3-5 Ephesians 4:24 Psalm 51:10
I do need to discern, it is not my job to condemn.
Matthew 7:6 Acts 10:42
The New Testament has many illustrations of legitimate discernment of the condition, conduct, or teaching of others…
When disputes arise between believers, they should be settled in the church before members who can decide the matter.
1 Corinthians 6:1–8
The local church is to discern serious sins of its members and take appropriate action.
Matthew 18:17 1 Corinthians 5:9–13
Believers are to discern the doctrinal teaching of teachers and preachers by the Word of God.
Matthew 7:15–20 1 Corinthians 14:29 1 John 4:1
Fasting, Treasure, Anxiety
Matthew 6:16-34
Fasting (16-18)
The purpose of the fast is to pray and seek the will of God.
Acts 10:11, Acts 13:2-3
Storing Up Heavenly Treasure (19-24)
1.Material things do not last
James 5:2-3, Matt. 24:35
- Focusing on money will bind us to this earth
1 Timothy 6:9
- Concentrating on things clouds our vision
Proverbs 28:22
- No one can serve God and Money at the same time
Romans 6:16
Three Reasons Not to Worry (vs. 25-34)
1.You cannot serve God and worry too.
Matthew 13:22,
- If you are worrying, you are overlooking God's care of the rest of his creation.
Job 38:41
- It is only by putting God first that we can be sure of anything.
1 Timothy 4:8
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom? How to Pray…”The Disciples Prayer”
Matthew 6:9-15
Our Father in Heaven
Romans 8:15 Psalm 33:13-15
Hallowed Be Your Name
Isaiah 29:23 Hebrews 12:28, 29.
Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done
Hebrews 13:21 Revelation 22:20
Give Us Our Daily Bread
Proverbs 30:8, 9
Forgive Us Our Debts
Luke 11:4 Ephesians 4:32
Lead Us Not ... but Deliver Us From Evil
1 Corinthians 10:13 1 Chronicles 29:11
Matthew 6:1-8
Jesus' Warning to the Righteous (V. 1)
1 John 2:29, Matthew 23:5
Jesus' First Illustration: Benevolence (Vv. 2-4)
1 Corinthians 13:3, John 5:44, Matthew 6:18
Jesus' Second Illustration: Praying (Vv. 5-7)
Luke 18:11, 12, Isaiah 26,20, 1 Kings 18:26, Ecclesiastes 5:2
So What?
Jesus condemned practices to impress others.
God rewards good deeds done for his glory alone.
Private prayer enables believers to pour out their hearts to God, express their true feelings, and listen in the quietness for God’s answer.
Prayer develops the trust that says, “Father, you know best.”
Matthew 5:38-42
Old Testament Teaching (v. 38).
Exodus 21:24; Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21
Jesus' Revolutionary Teaching: (v. 39a).
Romans 13:1-7
Responding to Insult (v. 39b)
Isaiah 50:6
Responding to a Rip-Off (V. 40)
Romans 12:17-21
Responding to Forced Labor (v. 41)
Matthew 27:32
Responding to Borrowing (v. 42)
Psalm 37:21
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom? Radical Truthfulness
August 9th, 2020
Matthew 5:33-37
Traditional Teaching Regarding Truth (V. 33)
Deuteronomy 10:20, Jeremiah 12:16, 17 Leviticus 19:12, Numbers 30:2, Deuteronomy 23:21
Christ's Radical Teaching Concerning Truthfulness
Matthew 23:16-22, James 5:12
The Radical Implication of Christ's Teaching for His Followers
2 Corinthians 1:23, Romans 1:9
The Radical Call to Truthfulness
Matthew 12:34-36
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?
Ethics of the Heart
Matthew 5:27-32
The Traditional Standard on Purity (V. 27)
Exodus 20:17
The Radically Amplified Standard of Purity (V. 28)
2 Samuel 11:1-4
The Radical Demands of The New Standard of Purity (V. 29-30)
Anything that stands between us and him must be ruthlessly, even savagely, torn out or cut off and thrown away.
1 Corinthians 6:18, 2 Timothy 2:22, Philippians 4:8, Romans 8:13, Philippians 2:12,13
Jesus Teaching on Divorce (V. 31-32)
Genesis 2:24 Deuteronomy 24:1-4 Matthew 19:3-12
So What?
God created marriage to be a sacred and permanent union and partnership between a man and a woman. When the husband and wife both enter this union with that understanding and commitment, they can provide security for each other, a stable home for their children, and strength to weather life’s storms and stresses.
Righteous Relationships
Matthew 5:21-26
What does an exposition on murder have to do with me?
The Traditional Teaching of the Law Regarding Murder (V. 21)
Exodus 20:13
The Prevailing Teaching of Christ Regarding Murder (V. 22)
John 2:13-22 Mark 3:5 Matthew 23:17 1 Peter 2:23 Psalm 14:1
So What?
Has Christ's radical righteousness truly penetrated our relationships with others?
Living Out Christ's Teaching (Vv. 23-26)
Example #1: Concerning Worship (Vv. 23, 24)
Psalm 66:18 1 Peter 3:7
Example #2: A Legal Situation (Vv. 25, 26)
Matthew 18:34-35 Mark 11:25
So What?
Let us live as truly righteous people so that others will see the radical righteousness of Christ and be drawn to Him.
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?
Scott Julian teaching
July 19th, 2020
How True Righteousness Comes (Matt. 5:17-20)
Jesus explained His own attitude toward the Law by describing three possible relationships…
We can seek to destroy the Law (v. 17a).
We can seek to fulfill the Law (v. 17b).
Galatians 4:4 Matthew 3:17; 17:5 Galatians 3:13 Ephesians 2:11-13 Galatians 2:20
We can seek to do and teach the Law (v. 19-20).
1 Timothy 1:9
Dr. Sam Horn, President of The Master's University and Seminary, shares on the sufficiency of scripture in our everyday life.
July 9th, 2020
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?
Sermon by Scott Julian
July 12th 2020
Unworldly for the World
Matthew 5:13-16
Being Salt and Light
Salt: No Diluted Disciples (verse 13)
Job 6:6 Colossians 4:5
Light: No Invisible Christians (verses 14-16)
John 9:5 Hebrews 11:6
The Two Results
1 Peter 2:9-12 Romans 9:22, 23 1 Peter 3:1
Salvation or Persecution
1 Peter 4:15 John 15:19, 20a 2 Timothy 3:12 Philippians 1:29 Philippians 4:4
Acts 5:41
So What? Unworldly for the World
We must be different if we want to make a difference.
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?
The Joy of Persecution
Scott Julian teaching July 5th 2020
Matthew 5:10-12
Acts 5:41
The Persecution That Brings Joy
John 15:18-20 2 Timothy 3:12 1 Thessalonians 3:3, 4 Acts 14:22
How Do We Measure Up?
The Nature of Persecution
The Real Tragedy of Persecution
The Joy of Persecution
2 Corinthians 4:17 2 Timothy 4:7, 8
Adam Tyson shares a timely message on the sufficiency of scripture in knowing God.
July 2nd, 2020
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?
The Parenthood of Peace
Matthew 5:9
"Blessed Are the Peacemakers"
What a Peacemaker Is
Jeremiah 6:14 Ephesians 4:3 Romans 14:19 Romans 12:18
The Ultimate Peacemaker
Isaiah 9:6; 52:7-10; Ezekiel 37:24-28 Luke 2:14 Colossians 1:19, 20 Ephesians 2:13-17 John 14:27 1 Peter 1:19 Philippians 2:3-8
A Radical Call
We cannot give what we do not possess.
Called Sons of God
Are We Peacemakers?
Colossians 1:19, 20 Romans 5:1, 10
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?
The Reward of Purity
Matthew 5:8
A Greater “Seeing”
The Beatitude: "Blessed Are the Pure in Heart"
Psalm 24:3-4, Ezekiel 36:25-26, Matthew 23:25-28, James 4:8
"Pure" is represented by the words focus, absorption, concentration, sincerity, and singleness.
Depth of Devotion
Jeremiah 17:9, Matthew 15:19, Mark 7:15, 21
An Impossible Depth
Matthew 5:48
The Benefit: "For They Will See God"
- Seeing God Now
Psalm 29, Job 42:5
- Seeing More of God
2 Corinthians 3:18
- Ultimate Seeing
Job 19:25-27
Receiving Sight and Improving Vision
Philippians 2:12, 13 James 4:8, John 15:3, 1 John 3:2-3, Titus 2:11-14
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?
“The Dividend of Mercy”
Matthew 5:7
June 14th, 2020
Scott Julian teaching
Mercy is Compassion in Action
Mercy is Forgiving
Genesis 50:20
They Will Receive Mercy
James 2:13 Matthew 6:14,15 Ephesians 2:8,9 Matthew 18:32-35
About Forgiving
Hosea 6:6 Amos 5:21-24
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?
“I’m Sooo Full”
Matthew 5:6
Scott Julian preaching
May 31st, 2020
A Healthy Hunger
A passionate desire, which begins with one's own life, that all things should be lived in line with God's will.
Psalm 63:1 Psalm 17:15
Such Hungering Either Repulses or Draws Us
Hungerer’s Reward
- Paradoxical Satisfaction
2 Timothy 1:12 Philippians 3:10
- Complete Satisfaction
John 4:14 John 6:35 Psalm 107:9
- Eternal Satisfaction
Luke 22:29-30 Isaiah 55:1-2 Matthew 6:33
God’s Call: A Profound Hunger
So What? How is Your Appetite?
John 4:10
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?
The Strength of Gentleness
Matthew 5:5
May 24th, 2020
Scott Julian preaching
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?
“The Comfort of Mourning”
Matthew 5:4
Sermon on the Mount
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?
“The Riches of Poverty”
Matthew 5:1-3
Blessedness: The Approval of God
Understanding Poverty of Spirit
- The World Rejects It
- Essential…
For Knowing God’s Approval
1 Samuel 18:18, 2 Samuel 7:18, Luke 1:46-47, Psalm 34:18
For Salvation
Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 11:6
For Spiritual Growth
Revelation 3:17-18
Blessed is the One Who Waits
Daniel Chapter 12
Scott Julian preaching
April 26th, 2020
- God powerfully comforts His people in the time of their trials. (1-4)
Matthew 24:19, 22-24
- God's people must be prepared to persevere to the end. (5-7)
- God's people must be content to trust Him in His refining protective care. (8-13)
Matthew 24:42-51 Matthew 25:21
The Prophesy of Kings
Daniel Chapter 11
April 19th, 2020
Scott Julian preaching
Christians must pray in light of God's interpretation of history. (vs. 1-3)
Christians must pray in light of God's refining providence of history. (vs. 5-35)
Christians must pray and live with a clear understanding of the nature of the war we are in. (36-45)
Blessings When You Choose Wisely
Daniel Chapter 10
Scott Julian preaching April 5, 2020
A Concerned Prophet (vs 1-3)
An Awesome Vision (vs 4-9,14)
An Invisible War (10-21)
What happens when we choose God’s way?
Favor is given
Daniel 10:11
Prayers are answered
Daniel 10:12
We will understand the dangers of the great war.
Matthew 16:23
1 Peter 2:11
So What?
We must answer the call to serve in the great war
Joshua 24:15
We need to expect great peace
Daniel 10:18-19
Trusting God
Daniel Chapter 6
Daniel and the lion's den.
March 8, 2020
Scott Julian preaching
Learning the Hard Way part 2
Daniel Chapter 4
February 23, 2020
Scott Julian preaching
An understanding of God's plan imposes on the hearer the responsibility to do God's will. To hear and understand the Word but not obey it is to deceive ourselves into thinking we have grown spiritually when we have actually moved backward.
Faith Standing Before the Fire
Daniel 3:1-30
part 2
February 9, 2020
Scott Julian preaching