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Redeemer Church Tauranga
Welcome to the weekly audio podcast for Redeemer Church Tauranga, New Zealand. Ps Anthony Campbell and the Elders and guests bring Gospel-centered, Biblically-based, and Spirit-reliant messages each week that will inspire and strengthen your walk with Christ. Redeemer Church exist to see lives redeemed and our city renewed by the gospel for the glory of God. Visit us online at www.redeemerchurch.org.nz
1Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, 2a minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the Lord set up, not man. 3For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices; thus it is necessary for this priest also to have something to offer. 4Now if he were on earth, he would not be a priest at all, since there are priests who offer gifts according to the law. 5They serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things. For when Moses was about to erect the tent, he was instructed by God, saying, “See that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 8:1–5.
26For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. 27He has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, first for his own sins and then for those of the people, since he did this once for all when he offered up himself. 28For the law appoints men in their weakness as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 7:26–28.
11 Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron? 12 For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is necessarily a change in the law as well. 13 For the one of whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. 14 For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priests.
15 This becomes even more evident when another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek, 16 who has become a priest, not on the basis of a legal requirement concerning bodily descent, but by the power of an indestructible life. 17 For it is witnessed of him,
“You are a priest forever,
after the order of Melchizedek.”
18 For on the one hand, a former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness 19 (for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.
20 And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath, 21 but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him:
“The Lord has sworn
and will not change his mind,
‘You are a priest forever.’ ”
22 This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant.
23 The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, 24 but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. 25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 7:11–25.
13For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore by himself, 14saying, “Surely I will bless you and multiply you.” 15And thus Abraham, having patiently waited, obtained the promise. 16For people swear by something greater than themselves, and in all their disputes an oath is final for confirmation. 17So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he guaranteed it with an oath, 18so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. 19We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, 20where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 6:13–20.
10For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do. 11And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, 12so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 6:10–12.
4For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt. 7For land that has drunk the rain that often falls on it, and produces a crop useful to those for whose sake it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God. 8But if it bears thorns and thistles, it is worthless and near to being cursed, and its end is to be burned.
9Though we speak in this way, yet in your case, beloved, we feel sure of better things—things that belong to salvation
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 6:3–9.
11About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. 12For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food, 13for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. 14But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.
6Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3And this we will do if God permits.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 5:11–6:3.
5 For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2 He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. 3 Because of this he is obligated to offer sacrifice for his own sins just as he does for those of the people. 4 And no one takes this honor for himself, but only when called by God, just as Aaron was.
5 So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him,
“You are my Son,
today I have begotten you”;
6 as he says also in another place,
“You are a priest forever,
after the order of Melchizedek.”
7 In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. 8 Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. 9 And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, 10 being designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 5.
14Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 4:14–16
12For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 4:12–14.
Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. 2 For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened. 3 For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said,
“As I swore in my wrath,
‘They shall not enter my rest,’ ”
although his works were finished from the foundation of the world. 4 For he has somewhere spoken of the seventh day in this way: “And God rested on the seventh day from all his works.” 5 And again in this passage he said,
“They shall not enter my rest.”
6 Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news failed to enter because of disobedience, 7 again he appoints a certain day, “Today,” saying through David so long afterward, in the words already quoted,
“Today, if you hear his voice,
do not harden your hearts.”
8 For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken of another day later on. 9 So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, 10 for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.
11 Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 4:1–11.
3Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, 2who was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God’s house. 3For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses—as much more glory as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself. 4(For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.) 5Now Moses was faithful in all God’s house as a servant, to testify to the things that were to be spoken later, 6but Christ is faithful over God’s house as a son. And we are his house, if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 3:1–6.
14Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. 16For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham. 17Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 2:14–18
10For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. 11For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers, 12saying,
“I will tell of your name to my brothers;
in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.”
13And again,
“I will put my trust in him.”
And again,
“Behold, I and the children God has given me.”
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 2:10–13
2Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. 2For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, 3how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, 4while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 2:1–4.
5 For to which of the angels did God ever say,
“You are my Son,
today I have begotten you”?
Or again,
“I will be to him a father,
and he shall be to me a son”?
6 And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says,
“Let all God’s angels worship him.”
7 Of the angels he says,
“He makes his angels winds,
and his ministers a flame of fire.”
8 But of the Son he says,
“Your throne, O God, is forever and ever,
the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom.
9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;
therefore God, your God, has anointed you
with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.”
10 And,
“You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning,
and the heavens are the work of your hands;
11 they will perish, but you remain;
they will all wear out like a garment,
12 like a robe you will roll them up,
like a garment they will be changed.
But you are the same,
and your years will have no end.”
13 And to which of the angels has he ever said,
“Sit at my right hand
until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”?
14 Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 1:5–14.
1Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 1:1–4.
Some sound quality issues. Audio issues along with loud rain contributed to a more difficult recording.
In this sermon Ps Anthony preaches on the most important part of a christian's life, to guard your heart.
In this sermon from Proverbs, Ps Kevin talks about the fear of the Lord and how we go about beginning to understand this, and how it transforms us.
A timely sermon to start our new series, Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom. In this sermon, Ps Anthony introduces the book of Proverbs in the first chapter and looks at what this clever book says about wisdom and life, what it said to the original hearers and what it says to us, today. How shall we live in light of the gospel, this current cultural climate, and how do we exercise wisdom as opposed to folly? Is it just a book of moralistic rules? Or an unattainable do's and don't's list? Or is there something more?
In this final sermon of the "I Object." series, Ps Anthony looks at one of the big objections to Christianity, "You so called 'christians' are just a bunch of hypocrites."
One of the common objections to Christianity is the biblical view on sex and sexuality. It's too restrictive, too narrow-minded, and too prudish. In this sermon, Ps Anthony raises the main objections people have regarding sex, and looks at what the bible says to the issues of sex, singleness, marriage, and sexuality.
One of the major objections people have towards the Christian faith is the doctrine of hell. A NZ survey on Faith and Belief found that 70% of non-christians struggled with how a loving God could allow people to go to hell. But it's not only a difficulty for unbelievers but also for Christians with 33% also struggling with this doctrine.
In this sermon, we explore 5 objections about judgment and hell raised in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.
It is arrogant for any one religion to make exclusive claims about God, eternity and the meaning of life. In this sermon, Ps Kevin explores Jesus' exclusive claims of being the way, the truth and the life and the only way to truly know God.
"If there is an all good and all powerful God, why is there evil and suffering?" Probably the most visceral objections to the existence of the God of the Bible is the existence of evil and suffering in the world. In this sermon, Ps Rich explores what the Scriptures teach about God's nature and His purposes in suffering.
In our second sermon in our series "I Object - My Problem with Christianity" Ps Anthony explores the apparent conflict of Science and Religion. Can naturalistic, material processes explain everything we see in the universe? Does accepting the Bibles account of reality mean your have to turn your brain off and rely on faith instead of facts?
In our first sermon in the series, I Object - My problem with Christianity, Ps Anthony teaches on the Bible, its supernatural origins, historical reliability, and it's social and personal implications.
In our final sermon in the series "United to Life' Ps Anthony closes out our series examining what it means to be a Christian friend in the church and the importance 'love with faith' at work in our lives. Apologies for the audio quality
Spiritual Warfare can be a confusing and contentious practice. In this sermon, Ps Anthony teaches the importance of Scripture and prayer in engaging in spiritual warfare. We also explore how the rich imagery of the Old Testament shapes our understanding of the armour of God
In this sermon, Ps Anthony looks at how the gospel informs and empowers how we raise our kids and work our jobs.
We begin a new series "United to Life - a study in the letter to the Ephesians" In this opening sermon to the series we look at the church plant in Ephesus and what it means to be a saint found faithful in Jesus.
The tomb is empty! He is risen, He is risen indeed. In the last sermon in our series Ps Anthony teaches from John 11, Jesus is the resurrection and the life!
What does it look like to abide in Christ? In this sermon, Ps Anthony preaches from John 15:1-17 - Jesus being the true vine.
In our first online service, Ps Anthony teaches from John 14 and how Jesus is the way the truth and the life.
As we continue our series "I AM who I am" we come to the image of Jesus being a door, or a gate, to His people. Charles Spurgeon said "When He (Jesus) speaks of Himself, He is pleased to use no lofty imagery, no farfetched metaphors—He talks of Himself one day as water and another day as bread—and here He deigns to call Himself a door. The illustration is exceedingly simple."
In this sermon Ps Anthony unpacks what it means for Jesus to be the door to the sheepfold and that all true shepherds, all true sheep, and all those seeking true life must pass through Him.
"I am the light of the world". Jesus makes this claim in the midst of a celebration about light; God Himself being present with His people and leading them out of the darkness of slavery into the light of promise. Jesus claims to be that light, the light of life.
In this sermon, Ps Anthony opens up John 8:12-20 and explores what it means for followers of Jesus to be followers of the light of the world.
It is possible to know facts about someone without actually knowing them. The difference between knowing about someone and knowing someone comes down to whether the person reveals themselves to you or not. We start a new series "I AM WHO I AM". Join us as we see how Jesus reveals who He is through seven statements where He says "I AM... the bread of life; the light of the world; the door of the sheep; the good shepherd; the way, the truth, and the life; the true vine; and the resurrection and the life"
Bread is the most common food in the world. How does a conversation about bread help us to understand who Jesus is? In this sermon Ps Anthony teaches through John 6:25-51 and we see that our ultimate longings and deepest desires can only be satisfied with life in Jesus Christ
In our final sermon in this Kingdom series, Ps Rich preaches through the remaining verses of Haggai and shows us the beauty of God's sovereignty and His desire and ability to keep His promises. From Genesis, through Kings and into Matthew, Rich shows us the incredible power of God and how Christ is the better King and the better temple.
In this third sermon in our series in Haggai, Ps Anthony walks us through chapter 2:10-19 as the prophet challenges God's people on what it means to be a holy people. How do sinful people relate with a holy God? Haggai shows us that external behaviour without internal renewal is meaningless
When the Lord calls you to a work, when He stirs up your affections, when He tells you that He is with you, and when He gives you His word that you will succeed; is it possible to still feel discouraged, inadequate, and that your work is pointless? This is how God's people felt on the 17th of October 520 BC.
In this sermon, Ps Anthony teaches from Haggai 2:1-9 and shows how God's word shifts people from a place of discouragement to encouragement and a place of inactivity to action because God's people are called to trust their covenant-keeping God.
All of us spend our days working for and towards something. A qualification, career, relationships, experience, possession or position. To get there we make decisions and set priorities to get what we want. But what if we're prioritising the wrong things? What if we're spending the best of our time, talent and treasures on lesser things that ultimately won't give us what we want?
The book of Haggai is a gracious invitation to pour our lives out for something more enduring and more satisfying than anything else, the glory and pleasures of God. In this sermon, Ps Anthony teaches chapter 1:1-15 and shows how God's word shifts our priorities from our own pursuits to God's glory.
The heavens declare the glory of God...
We are all worshippers of someone, or something. We either worship the Creator or creation. In our last sermon for this Summer in the Psalms series, Ps Rich preaches on the two concepts of The World Book and The Word Book in Psalm 19 and how everything in creation is leading us to worship God through Christ and His work.
Ps Anthony preaches Psalm 96 and teaches how this beautiful psalm tells us to adore and proclaim Christ and look forward to the consummation of all things.
"Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!"
Sometimes we have to tell our soul to get up, to wake up and bless the Lord. The problem with us is that we are so distracted or indifferent that we have to tell our soul, "Don't fall for those idols." and to bless the Lord. There is a battle in which your soul and your mind is prone to forget the benefits of the Lord.
In this sermon, Ps Anthony reminds us of the benefits of the Lord that Christ has secured for us as christians. Prone to wander, but Christ draws us back.
The most quoted Old Testament passage in the New Testament, Ps Anthony preaches on David's prophecy of Christ as our great high priest out of this Psalm of Kingship.
The Psalms are intended to be sung. There is a Psalm for every experience and emotion and Ps Anthony preaches this Psalm of praise and tells us why we need to sing.
What does the world think about Jesus? Who do we say he is? In this final sermon of our 2019 Advent series, Ps Rich points us back to the only reason for celebration in this and every Christmas season and reminds us of the most important message of all.
Ps Anthony preaches this 3rd sermon of our Advent series for 2019. In amongst all of the familiarity in this season and this well known part of history, there are many things that happened that no one was expecting. Christmas, known as the most wonderful time of the year, does not always seem wonderful to many of us. When we look to Jesus, we see someone to truly wonder at.
Ps Justin Thompson from Manawaru Bible Chapel preached the second of our advent series on waiting on the fulfilment of promises and why we can hope in Christ.
It is Advent 2019! In this sermon, Ps Anthony teaches on the Christian discipline of waiting. In our day and in our culture patience is seen more as a vice than a virtue but waiting and expectation has always marked God's people.
Habakkuk starts the books complaining to God and by the end of the book he is praising God. In this last sermon in our series in the book of Habakkuk, Ps Anthony preaches through chapter 3.
Contrary to popular opinion there are not multiple ways to live or a plethora of lifestyle choices, there are only two ways to live; either for God or for self. In this sermon, Ps Anthony opens up Habakkuk 2:4-20 and shows that the folly of the Babylonians 2600 years ago is the same folly at work in the human heart today.
When we consider why God would permit or even ordain suffering it raises intellectual, emotional and theological questions in all of us. In this sermon, Ps Anthony explores some concepts of theodicy (God's justification in allowing suffering) as it's prompted by Habakkuk's complaints to God.
Psalm 77
It was our joy to have Ps Kyllum Lewis of Life Centre Church, Brisbane with us at Redeemer on Sunday.
Preaching through Psalm 77, Kyllum graciously shared his story and reminded us of the big story and how God is always with us in our suffering; loving us and working out His purposes. What a great hope we have in Him who truly loves us.
Habakkuk 1:5-11
Habakkuk has made his prayer to God. "How long shall I cry for help, and you will not hear?" and now the Lord replies. In this sermon Ps Anthony unpacks how God's goodness and His sovereignty is seen in the response to Habakkuk, even though it is not what Habakkuk was expecting.
Many people consider Christianity to be a religion of restrictions and the idea of religious commandments and rules is anti-freedom. In this sermon, Ps Anthony teaches how the commandments of the Christian faith are actually liberating and the commission of Jesus to make disciples of every nation is an invitation into true freedom.
John 4:20-26
Sunday church services have had a bit of bad press over the years. Everyone facing the front of an old stuffy building, listening to long-winded preachers talking about doctrine that nobody really cares about, awkwardly singing songs and drinking little shot-glasses of wine or juice (depending on your conscience). In this sermon, Ps Anthony unpacks the theology and beauty of Lord's Day worship and why Sundays are awesome.
1 Timothy 3:1-16
The New Testament calls Christians to obey their leaders (Hebrews 13:17) so the question is, who are the leaders in the local church? Ps Anthony outlines the offices of Elders and Deacons and how they serve believers in the local church.
Hebrews 10:19-25
In an age of fierce individualism and self-reliance the Christian faith calls us to radical commitment to a local, visible group of fellow believers in a church. In this sermon Ps Anthony continues our series "Grace Made Visible" and shows how being a member of a local church is not an optional extra to Christianity but an expectation.
Ephesians 5:25-27
Do I have to be a part of a local church if I’m a Christian? There are a tonne of reasons people give to not be involved in a church. The local church today; is irrelevant to society; is full of hypocrites; hurts more than it helps; is not the church we see in the New Testament; is unimportant because I’m part of the universal church…
We begin a new sermon series at Redeemer called “Grace Made Visible” exploring what a Church is and what it means for Christians. In this sermon, Ps Anthony starts our series with why the church, and more specifically the local church, is so important to Christ and why it should be to us – Jesus really loves his Bride the church, he really gave himself for her, and Christians are called to really love her too.
Luke 24:36-53
In this final sermon in the Gospel of Luke series, Ps Rich preaches on the resurrected Jesus and why our testimony should have the three marks of proof, power of the Spirit and joy when we are in Christ. And this reformed Presbyterian takes a cheeky swing at the reformed Baptists.
Ps Anthony explores the post-resurrection encounter of Jesus with two disciples on the road to Emmaus
Behold the empty tomb. Luke 23:50- 24:12 Ps Anthony preaches on the resurrection of Jesus and why that sabbath day was important. Who was Joseph of Arimathea and how is he an encouragement for us today? “Measure not God’s love and favour by your own feeling. The sun shines as clearly in the […]
Luke 23:26-49 Ps Anthony preaches on the death of Christ. Why is it important that he actually physically died? What does this mean for the christian and for the world? We look at Simon of Cyrene, the two criminals who died either side of Jesus, the centurion, and others who were present. Why […]
Luke 22:66 – 23:25 Ps Anthony preaches on Jesus’ trial, Pilate, Herod, and the Sanhedrin in this passage in Luke.
Luke 22:39-65 Two of the most significant events in human history happen in a garden. In Eden, Adam and Eve are disobedient and the curse of sin enters the world; in Gethsemane, Jesus is obedient and the hope of the world heads towards the cross. Ps Anthony preaches the events of the garden […]
Luke 22:31-38 Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you…” Ps Rich preaches through some of the last words Jesus was to speak to his disciples in what is referred to as the “farewell discourse” in the upper room. This […]
Launch Sermon PlayerLuke 22: 21-30 In the midst of the passover meal, one of the holy feasts of Israel, some unholy things were happening: the betrayal of someone close; doubting friends; and self-promotion, it was a mess. But even in this mess God’s sovereignty and His good purposes are on display. In this sermon, Ps […]
Launch Sermon PlayerThe hour is drawing closer to when Jesus will die in for sinners on a Roman cross. Prior to that horrific moment He shares in the passover meal with his disciples. This symbol-laden meal is given new significance as Jesus applies its message to Himself and establishes a new covenant that will be […]
Launch Sermon PlayerLuke 21:29-38 In this final sermon on the Olivet Discourse, Ps Anthony teaches on how Eschatology, the study of the “last things”, relates to Christian ethics and behaviour. In one of the most perplexing sections in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus assures His followers that His Word is something that they can put […]
Launch Sermon PlayerLuke 21:20-28 In this second sermon on the Olivet Discourse, Ps Anthony teaches on God’s foreknowledge and providence. Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of Jerusalem and the events of those times point to not only His knowledge of things before they happen but also speaks specifically to His control over everything. Jesus rules […]
Launch Sermon PlayerLuke 21: 5-19 It has been stated that the Olivet Discourse is “the subject of more scholarly debate than perhaps any other passage in the gospels”. Partly because of its prophetic nature and partly because it speaks about Eschatology, things about the end of the world. Over three weeks Ps Anthony teaches through […]