Grace Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
July 19, 2026 Sunday Morning Worship "These Things" (2) - Faith (II Peter 1:1-7) Pastor Kevin Humphreys
July 19, 2026 Sunday Afternoon Worship Remember Him (I Corinthians 11:24-35) Pastor Kevin Humphreys
July 15, 2026 Wednesday Evening Worship Bartimaeus: A Blind, homeless, Beggar (Mark 10:46-52) Pastor Kevin Humphreys
July 12, 2026 Sunday Afternoon Worship A Brief Look At The Lord's Supper (I Corinthians 11:22-34) Pastor Kevin Humphreys
July 8, 2026 Wednesday Evening Worship Stephanas: A Man With A Worthy Addiction (I Corinthians 16:15) Pastor Kevin Humphreys
July 5, 2026 Sunday Morning Worship Lord, Open Our Eyes (II Kings 6:14-17) Pastor Kevin Humphreys
July 1, 2026 Wednesday Evening Worship Barzillai (II Samuel 17:27-29) Pastor Kevin Humphreys
June 24, 2026 Sunday Morning Worship Tiny Creatures: Great Wisdom (Proverbs 30:24-28) Pastor Kevin Humphreys
June 24, 2026 Sunday Afternoon Worship Study of Romans Chapter 3 (Part 3) (Romans 3:9-20) Pastor Kevin Humphreys
June 21, 2026 Wednesday Evening Worship Benaiah: The Man Who Refused To Take A Snow Day (II Chronicles 11:22-25) Pastor Kevin Humphreys
June 21, 2026 Sunday Afternoon Worship Study of Romans Chapter 3 (Part 2) (Romans 3:9-20) Pastor Kevin Humphreys
June 21, 2026 Sunday Morning Worship How to Please The Father (Matthew 3:17) Pastor Kevin Humphreys
June 14, 2026 Sunday Morning Worship Digging Ditches (II Kings 3:16) Pastor Kevin Humphreys
June 14, 2026 Sunday Afternoon Worship Study of Romans Chapter 3 (Romans 3:1-8) Pastor Kevin Humphreys
June 10, 2026 Wednesday Evening Worship Rhoda: A Listening Servant (Acts 12:1-19) Pastor Kevin Humphreys
June 7, 2026 Sunday Afternoon Worship Study of Romans Chapter 2 Part 2 (Romans 2:17-29) Pastor Kevin Humphreys
Jesus Christ said "I am the light of the world" he gave witness of himself but said that the Father which sent hem gave witness of him also.
The law stated that for a record to be true there must be two or more witnesses. Jesus gives two witnesses.
Jesus said in response to the Pharisees that His witness was true and then He gave some evidences that it was true.
The first of Solomon's Proverbs is "The Fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.
When we are reproved and that often times we need to be sure that we do not harden our hearts against it.
There is a period of one thousand years between the resurrection of the righteous and the wicked.
Jesus said, "My record is true." I know where I came from and where I am going, but you don't.
There is a period of one thousand years between the resurrection of the righteous and the wicked.
The unjust who die yet in their sins shall be unjust still. The righteous and holy who die being righteous and holy shall still be righteous.
They were guilty of falsely trusting in world powers, Egypt, Assyria, and Chaldea, and worshiping their gods. They played the part of an harlot.
Those who are truly righteous are justified by faith in Christ Jesus, and sanctified by the Spirit.
They were hypocrites, for when they had offered their children in the fire that same day they went into the sanctuary of God.
Those who are truly righteous are justified by faith in Christ Jesus, and sanctified by the Spirit.
The righteous may not do works that will stand the test, they may not be approved of God.
All those who begin fo follow and continue to follow Jesus the rest of their life shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Because Jerusalem had forsaken God and cast Him behind their backs they would bear the consequences of following their lustful desires and passions.
Jesus after He had forgiven the woman taken in adultery began speaking unto the people and said "I am the light of the world., he tht followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life."
This is a review of the first 21 verses of Ezekiel chapter 23. The adultery of Aholah and Aholibah, Samaria and Jerusalem.
Jerusalem was to be drunken with the cup of God's Wrath, which is deep and large and she will have sorrow.
All who are born again and especially those who are members of the Lord's churches should live to serve the Lord Jesus Christ and not themselves.
God was no longer on Jerusalem's side, instead He was against her, and it was as if He had abandoned her.
After the Scribes and Pharisees persisted in asking Jesus in spite of His ignoring them, He then arises and gives a response and His Words are convicting.
All those who are truly born again and especially members of the Lord's churches are to be anxious about practicing good works. That is setting a course of practicing good works.
When asked the question, what should be done with this adulteress, Jesus just ignored them.
Is your mind alert and sound in the things of God? Are we living a life that is upright and godly before Him?
Not only were there the guilt of the woman and her partner, and the witnesses, but there was also the guilt of those religious Scribes and Pharisees.
The children of God and especially members of His Church are to avoid any form of evil..
She lusted after the nations round about Egypt, nations confederate with the Egyptians, and kept remembering the wicked devices of her youth.
Civil Government is ordained of God, and we are to obey them as long as what they require of us is not contrary to the Word of God.
Not only was the adulteress and adulterer guilty of sin, but so were the witnesses who witnessed against her.
She persisted on in whoredoms, and the more she persisted, the more she deteriorated in sin.
What constitutes alien baptism? True Baptist churches reject any baptism that is not Scriptural.
Each of the Lord's churches are responsible to support missionaries based on their qualifications and the majority vote of the church.
What constitutes alien baptism? True Baptist churches reject any baptism that is not Scriptural.
All men everywhere, without exception are responsible to repent and believe the gospel .
Jesus took time to get away from the world and spend some quiet time in prayer to His Heavenly Father.
The work of missions that Christ gave to His church is a world-wide and age-lasting commission.
Jerusalem not only failed to learn from her older sister, but she also actually did worse.
After that Jesus announced, He that is thirsty let him come and drink, He that believeth out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water; The peoples respnse was divided.
The Lord's Supper is not for the members of that assembly to express their love for one another.
Jerusalem had plenty of opportunity to view the adultery of Samaria, and God's judgment on her, but.
The Assyrians invaded Aholah taking her sons and daughters captive and killing her and she was no more. She became a by-word and proverb among the nations.
Members who are living in open sin are to be cast out before the assembly partakes of the Lord's Supper. The elements of the Lord's Supper are to represent the sinless body and blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.
We believe that the Lord's Suppers is a symbolic ordinance and not a sacrament and that only members of that particular local New Testament Baptist church can partake of it.
Aholah, Samaria went wholly away from God, she was His, and she left Him and committed whoredoms, she committed spiritual adultery.
Baptism is not in order to obtain the remission of sins, but to declare that the believer has already been saved.
She went away from God playing the harlot and doted on her lovers and worshipped their gods.
Scriptural baptism is to be administered by a New Testament Baptist Church in the authority of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Aholah was God's, she was His wife, and she committed adultery, spiritual adultery against God.
Jesus gives response to the Pharisees and chief priests sending officers to take him, telling them of His resurrection and ascension.
Baptism is by the authority of The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit by one of His Kind of churches, completely immersed in water.
Jesus gives response to the Pharisees and chief priests sending officers to take him, telling them of His resurrection and ascension.
The Lord Jesus Christ's New Testament Baptist Church is the pillar and ground of the Truth.
There is plenty of Scriptural proof of the Lord's kind on chuurches cooperating in the spread of the gospel and other areas of need.
Seek Jesus while He may be found, for there is coming a day when you will seek Him and you will not find Him.
We believe that each local assembly has the right to self-govern free from outside interference.
The LORD spake to Ezekiel telling him in a parable of two daughters born to the same mother who became adulterous.
Israel and Judea were guilty of turning away from God To idols and men, and thus were guilty of committing "Spiritual Adultery."
Every true New Testament Church, that is they are just like the one Jesus began to build during His earthly ministry, that is they teach and practice the Word of The Lord Jesus Christ is the "Body of Christ" in its location.
God told Jerusalem, Judea that because of their going a whoring and the results that followed that, and the fact that He searched for a man to make up the hedge and stand in the gap and there was none, therefore, He pured out His indignation.
Those people living in and around Jerusalem chime in and make it plain they do not believe that Jesus is the Christ.
It is the duty of all the Lord's kind of churches to obey all things that he has commanded us.
God searched for a man to build up the wall and stand in the gap among the prophets, the priests, the princes, and the people but there was no one.
We see the truth of the ordinances that Christ appointed to His church and adhere to them in practice.
Ezekiel is to indict the people who were oppressive, robbers and vexed the poor and needy.
Jesus gives reply to those who said He had no accreditation. His teaching was not His own and He gives three proofs.
Its members are united in interests by mutual agreement in THE faith and fellowship of the gospel.
Jesus gives reply to those who said He had no accreditation. His teaching was not His own and He gives three proofs.
Unto God be glory in The Church, by Christ Jesus. IN THE CHURCH; FORSAKE NOT THE ASSEMBLING OF YOURSELVES TOGETHER!
Ezekiel was told to indict the Priests who were guilty of violating the Word of God, and defiling God's holy things, they did not put a difference between the unclean and clean, nor between the unholy and holy, they defiled the name of the LORD.
Jesus gives reply to those who said He had no accreditation. His teaching was not His own and He gives three proofs.
Ezekiel was told to indict the Prophets of Jerusalem. Her Prophets were as a roaring lion ravening its prey.
The Institutional, Generic, and Abstract usage of the word Church. "When the plain sense of Scripture makes common sense, seek no other sense, therefore, take every word at its primary, ordinary, usual, literal meaning unless the facts of the immediate context, studied in the light of related passages, and self-evident and fundamental truths, indicate clearly otherwise."
Jesus goes to Jerusalem to the Feast of Tabernacles, but not with multitudes of people traveling there. It is here we have the second reaction to who Jesus is.
God told Ezekiel to tell Jerusalem and the whole land of Israel that they are not cleansed.
Jesus goes to Jerusalem to the Feast of Tabernacles, but not with multitudes of people traveling there. It is here we have the second reaction to who Jesus is.
God told Ezekiel to tell Jerusalem and the whole land of Israel that they are not cleansed.
Jesus is the chief corner of the the building His foundation is the Apostles and prophets.
Do you know the Lord? Do you love the Lord. Do you reverence the Lord? Do you obey the Lord? Do you Trust the Lord?
A New Testament church is a local, visible, congregation of scripturally baptized believers; whose founder and builder is Jesus Christ. And He will not give his glory to another.
We have seen Jesus' response to the mocking and unbeliief of His brothers. We are to follow His example.
God said to Ezekiel that Israel had to Him become dross: the worthless scum (dross) that is separated from metals after they are melted. They shall be gathered into the firepot and melted as silver.
A New Testament church is a local, visible, congregation of scripturally baptized believers; whose founder and builder is Jesus Christ.
God said to Ezekiel that Israel had to Him become dross: the worthless scum (dross) that is separated from metals after they are melted. They shall be gathered into the firepot.
A New Testament church is a local, visible, congregation of scripturally baptized believers; whose founder and builder is Jesus Christ.
God said to Ezekiel that Israel had to Him become dross: the worthless scum (dross) that is separated from metals after they are melted.
A New Testament church is a local, visible, congregation of scripturally baptized believers; whose founder and builder is Jesus Christ.
God smote His hand against them for their dishonesty and their shedding of innocent blood.
Peter spokesman for the twelve said: Lord, to whom shall we go, thou only hast the words of eternal life, and we believe and are sure, that thou are the Son of the Living God.
a New Testament church is a local, visible, congregation of scripturally baptized believers
God smote His hand against them for their dishonesty and their shedding of innocent blood.
After Jesus concluded His message many of his disciples went away and walked no more with him.
• to deliver them from which, and to restore them through a Mediator to unfeigned obedience to the holy law, is one great end of the gospel, and of the means of grace connected with the establishment of the New Testament church
The teaching of Scripture is that His people serve Him through obedience of the Spirit which continually leads us to understand and obey all the law of God
The city of Jerusalem was also guilty of bribery, the charging of interest and excessive interest, along with extortion, they were greedy of gain.
The ascension and exaltation of Christ Offends. The fact that man cannot give life offends. Men do not believe.
The Jews were not to do as the people from whose land they came out of neither do as the people of the land into which they were conquering who were guilty of gross sexual immorality.
Many of Jesus' disciples said, this is a difficult saying who can understand it. They were offended!
The inability which the Scriptures ascribe to fallen men to fulfill its precepts, arises entirely from their love of sin.
The city of Jerusalem and Nation of Judah were also guilty of bearing false witness to shed innocent blood, idolatry and many wicked devices.
The fifth result of feeding on Christ is incorruptible food within our hearts energizing our lives forever.
The LORD God has charged the bloody city Jerusalem with idolatry, murder, overreach of power, dishonoring their parents, and oppression of the strangers, the fatherless and the widows. Now He charges her of despising His Holy things and profaning His sabbaths.
We believe that the law of God is the eternal and unchangeable rule of his moral government
Also, Jerusalem the city, and Judah the nation was guilty of the sins of oppressing the stranger, the widow and the fatherless.
The third result that Jesus gives for partaking of Him is He dwells in him and he abides in Christ.
God has instructed Ezekiel to list the sins of Judah and Jerusalem, and after pronouncing the first two, he now begins to list the rest of th
Those that truly believe shall endure unto the end. They are preserved in Christ. And His Providence watches over them.
Jesus said: Verily, Verily, except you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. But the second result of partaking of Christ is satisfaction.
Jesus said: Verily, Verily, except you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.
Those that truly believe shall endure unto the end. He shall add to his faith which will make him stable.
Jesus said: Verily, Verily, except you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.
We are a very sinful people. We are guilty of persecuting others {mocking, ridiculing because of their calamities}, and of worshipping the false gods of this world.
The sword is SURE to strike Ammon. The LORD is judge and He will pour out His wrath and indignation.
We believe that repentance and faith are sacred duties, and also inseparable graces, wrought in our souls by the regenerating spirit of God whereby being deeply convinced of our guilt, danger, and helplessness and of the way of salvation by Christ we turn to God with unfeigned contrition, confession, and supplication for mercy
A man must believe on Christ. "Verily, verily" Jesus said this is a "firm truth" it is a "solid fact." A person in order to possess eternal life,
Through the LORD's sovereign providential guidance the king traveled the road that led to attacking Jerusalem. That task being completed he now is set to attack Ammon and utterly destroy them.
We are deeply convinced of our guilt, danger, and helplessness and of the way of salvation by Christ.
Man has a part in coming to Christ. NOW, before you label me an heretic listen to the message.
God's promise "Till Shiloh Come." The crown and kingdom would be no more till He come whose right it is.
We believe that repentance and faith are sacred duties, and also inseparable graces, wrought in our souls by the regenerating spirit of God
God must draw man because he will not in his natural condition come to Christ and rejects the preaching of the Gospel
Glorification, the Divine act of God whereby that element or part of man which is mortal will be changed into a state and condition of immortality
God's sword, the king of Babylon was faced with a decision, which would he strike first, Rabbath of Ammon or Judah the city of Jerusalem? Also the king would remember the oaths as well as the people, and their sins would appear before all.
The entire man is set apart to the service of God and is progressive in nature; we work out our salvation.
God's sword, the king of Babylon was faced with a decision, which would he strike first, Rabbath of Ammon or Judah the city of Jerusalem?
It is the will of the Father that all that He gave to Jesus, the Son, that he should lose nothing; and this gives the believer, the one coming to Christ, assurance and security.
The house of Judah and Israel had aroused the anger of the LORD, and His sword was going to strike three times, and it was going to strike swiftly and with force.
Divine forgiveness is through Jesus Christ, it is through His shed blood, it is through the perfect Lamb of God.
God's sword will despise the king and his family, it will strike the royal family as well as the common folk.
the Divine act of God whereby He imputes or counts the righteousness and excellencies of Christ to the believer
Jesus is the Bread of Life, the one who cometh to him shall never hunger, the one who believeth in him shall never thirst. He is the Living Bread.
God's sword is prepared to strike, it is ready to strike and it is going to strike His people. Oh how terrifying-
The multitude asked for a sign like Moses gave when he gave them bread from heaven. Jesus said that Moses did not give them that bread from heaven, but His Father giveth them the true bread, the Bread of God come down from heaven. Jesus said in response to ttheir wanting that bread , -I am the bread of Life.-
God the spring and source of all of men's benefits, disposes or bestows His free unmerited love and favor towards man as a sinner
God's sword of judgment is polished, sharpened and lightning swift, and ready to strike.
The multitude of people had asked Jesus for a sign- His response was that His Father gave the True bread from heaven, for the bread of God is He which cometh down from heaven.
The blessings of the Gospel is SALVATIOn- it includes all the Divine redemptive acts of God on behalf of the elect
The multitude of people had asked Jesus for a sign; His response was that His Father gave the True bread from heaven, for the bread of God is He which cometh down from heaven.
The blessings of the Gospel is SALVATIOn; it includes all the Divine redemptive acts of God on behalf of the elect
After all the signs and wonders that Jesus had done just a few days prior when he had fed the five thousand plus, they still demanded of Him a sign. Jesus response was "My Father giveth you the true bread from heaven.
God gives to the prophet Ezekiel His message for him to deliver to the people. Included in this message is His purpose to make sure all know that He the LORD has done this.
Jesus is the true bread come down from heaven, He is the Bread of Life, and He satisfies.
In concluding our studies in -The Grace of Regeneration- the Scriptures teach that one who is truly regenerated will evidence it by bearing fruit.
The Holy Scriptures teach that the Holy Spirit in regenerating lost sinners secures their voluntary obedience to the gospel.
God gives Ezekiel a warning to give to Jerusalem and Judah, it is not the first. Jesus Christ has also given His churches warning. He also has given warning to the whole world.
Concerning -Regeneration- the Holy Scriptures also teach -that it is effected in a manner above our comprehension by the power of the Holy Spirit, in connection with divine truth.
God gives Ezekiel instructions in order that he might explain more plainly the parable that He gave in chapter 20 and the last five verses.
Another answer to man's insatiable hunger is to realize that which he hungers for is corrupt.
The Holy Scriptures teach that in order to be saved lost sinners must be regenerated, born again.
Abraham the faither of the children of faith acknowledged the greatness of Melchizedek -who in type represented Christ-, by paying tithe of all the spoils of victory. He did not rob God-
Man has a great hungering. It is an insatiable hunger, his hungering is never satisfied. He hungers for food, for love, joy, peace ect.
Upon the first day of the week everyone of you bring all the tithe to the place that God hath put His name.
In concluding our paragraph on -The Way of Salvation- we state that is is by faith and faith alone, in the blood of Jesus Christ, and that nothing that anyone can do will increase the value of the -precious blood of Jesus Christ.-
For a couple of weeks we have looked at the causes of fear from this passage of Scripture. In this message we will see the answer to fear, or what dispels fear.
The tithe of all the land of Israel was to be brought unto the priests and it was for them, and they were to tithe off of that.
In the 2,500 years before the Law was given, we cannot point to a specific passage of Scripture where God commanded the Tithe to be given, but yet it was practiced.
Jeus having risen from the dead is now enthroned at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
Being in the dark brings fear. The absence of Jesus brings fear. Storms of life bring fear.
This message is about when in the storm Jesus came walking on the sea to the disciples.
God has had the Prophet Ezekiel review Israel's history of unbelief and idolatrous worship. Generation after generation had rejected the Lord and refused to obey His commandments. a. Consequently, He issues a strong command to the prophet.
We believe that Jesus by the appointment of the Father freely took upon Himself our nature, yet without sin, honored the Divine law by perfect obedience.
Those people that ate and were full witnessed a great miracle. After which they proclaimed This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world. But what were they looking for in that prophet--
God has had the Prophet Ezekiel review Israel's history of unbelief and idolatrous worship. Generation after generation had rejected the Lord and refused to obey His commandments. a. Consequently, He issues a strong command to the prophet.
When God brings Israel back into the land they shall remember their sin and what they suffered because of it, and they shall walk in His paths serving and worshipping Him.
We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten of the Holy Spirit in a miraculous manner born of the virgin Mary without human father.
When God brings Israel back into the land they shall remember their sin and what they suffered because of it, and they shall walk in His paths serving and worshipping Him.
When we grasp God's eternal purpose in grace, it give assurance, and we put forth the utmost diligence to make it certain to others.
Those people that ate and were full witnessed a great miracle. After which they proclaimed This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world. But what were they looking for in that prophet--
Israel shall be brought back into the land and they shall bring their offerings and worship unto God.
Jesus disciples and their reaction and actions to the events at Jerusalem preceding Jesus' crucifiction.
Jesus time was drawing near and He had many times told His Apostles that He must go to Jerusalem and there suffer, die and rise again. But they did not understand.
Israel shall be brought back into the land and they shall bring their offerings and worship unto God.
Israel shall be brought back into the land and they shall bring their offerings and worship unto God.
Our election and calling of God is made certain by the effects that it produces in our manner of life.
Jesus after revealing the lack of faith that Philip and Andrew, and the rest of the Apostles had, now manifest the kind of faith that we should have.
Paul was a faithful servant of the Lord and was accused of turning the world upside down.
God says to the house of Israel you have persisted in your disobedience ever since I knew you, go ahead serve your idols, but don't make a pretense of worshipping me while worshipping your idols.
God has not only chosen us unto salvation, He also has chosen the means whereby we must be saved.
Jesus after revealing the lack of faith that Philip and Andrew, and the rest of the Apostles had, now manifest the kind of faith that we should have.
God's promise to the present generation -Ezekiel's generation- was that He would in Sovereignty reign over them with a mighty hand and outstretched arm and with fury poured out like floods of water. He also promises them that He in Sovereignty would continue to judge them.
When we see God's Eternal Purpose in Election, it not only promotes humility, love, and prayer, but it also promotes -praise-.
This message this morning we finish our thoughts on the -Pessimistic Faith- that Philip manifested in his answer to Jesus.
The eternal purpose of God according to election excludes boasting, and promotes humility, love, and prayer.
A proper understanding of election God's Eternal Purpose will not promote humility, but it will also promote love.
Jesus seeing the great company of people that had come to the mountain where he was, was moved with compassion.
After reminding the present generation of the house of Israel of the sins of their fathers and of their sins, He now gives them His promise.
A proper understanding of God's Eternal Purpose in Election in which He regenerates, sanctifies and save lost sinners, promotes humility.
God through the mouth of Ezekiel has reminded the children of Israel of the fathers, the children, and those that had finally settled in the land, and now reminds them of Ezekiel's own generation. Their desire was to be like the heathen.
In election we see and understand that our salvation is one hundred percent all of God. Understanding that, it excludes boasting.
Man will not come to Christ that he may have life, because the Love of God is not in him, and he will receive a false prophet, and he seeks honor of men and not the honor that comes from God.
God through the mouth of Ezekiel has reminded the children of Israel of the fathers, the children, and those that had finally settled in the land, and now reminds them of Ezekiel's own generation. Their desire was to be like the heathen.
Jesus told these Jews that -will not come to Him that they might have life-, and that had not the -love of God- in them, that He came in the name of His Father and they would not receive him, but if another comes in his own name they would receive him.
God through the mouth of Ezekiel has reminded the children of Israel of the fathers, the children, and those that had finally settled in the land, and now reminds them of Ezekiel's own generation.
Election is a most glorious display of God's sovereign goodness being infinitely free, wise, holy, and unchangeable.
You will not come to Christ, that you might have life, because you have not the love of God in you.
Christ Jesus warned Simon, and interceded for him, and then gave him this charge, -when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.-
Jesus after warning Simon, said to him, I have prayed for thee that thy faith fail not.
Election whereby lost sinners are regenerated, sanctified, and saved is perfectly consistent with the free agency of man, and comprehends all the means in connection with the end.
Jesus said, all these witnesses, John the Baptist, my mighty works, the Holy Spirit, the Father, and the Scriptures, and you will not come to me.
God in reviewing Israel's history, now reviews when He gave them possession of the land and when they were settled in it.
This is the fifth and final witness in Jesus' lineup of witnesses, -The witness of the Scriptures.-
The fathers rejected God, they did not walk in His ways and died in the wilderness. So God gave His law unto the children and they were not to walk as did their fathers, but were to walk in the ways of the Lord God. But they also rebelled, they rejected God's ways.
After putting those elders gathered before -Ezekiel, in memory of the first generation that He brought out of Egypt to Mt Sinai and there gave them the law at which they rebelled and He destroyed them in the wilderness. He now reminds them of the second generation, the children of the first generation.
Election is the Eternal, Personal, and UNCONDITIONAL Purpose of God, according to which He Regenerates, Sanctifies and saves lost sinners.
Jesus continues to give to these Jews His list of credible witnesses as to His authority and who He is, the works the Father gave Him to do are a witness as to who He is.
Election is the Eternal, Personal, and UNCONDITIONAL Purpose of God, according to which He Regenerates, Sanctifies and saves lost sinners.
Jesus continues to give to these Jews His list of credible witnesses as to His authority and who He is as He lists John the Baptist..
Jesus gave several proofs of His Divinity, of His being equal with the Father. But it was the witness of Himself, and He must have other witnesses to this fact.
In this passage of Scripture the house of Israel has been given the law of God that they might walk in it, and His Sabbath that the might remember and worship the Lord. But they rebelled.
The time is coming, when all who are in the graves shall be resurrected, some to life, and some to damnation-
God after leading the house of Israel out of Egypt took them to Mt. Sinai, there He gave them His commandments. They were to show them how to live pleasing before Him, they were to be in their heart, and they would be their way of life. He also gave them the Sabbath day to remember Him and keep it Holy.
Election is the eternal, personal, unconditional Purpose of God, by which He graciously regenerates, sanctifies, and saves lost sinners
Jesus the Son, the Son of God, the Son of man has been given by the Father the right to exercise without delay judgment, justice, eondemnation.
God after leading the house of Israel out of Egypt took them to Mt. Sinai, there He gave them His commandments. They were to show them how to live pleasing before Him, they were to be in their heart, and they would be their way of life.
Every man born into this world comes into it without strength and having no hope. He is helpless and hopeless, unless made alive by the Spirit saved by the Lord Jesus Christ.
The House of Israel while yet in Egypt, God made himself known unto them to bring them forth out of the land of Egypt. Only they were to cast off the abominations of theri eyes, the idols of Egypt. But they rebelled and did not.
All of Adam's posterity, of which we all are born with a nature that is wholly inclined to evil, that is totally depraved, sinners exceedingly beofe God.
Those that are dead spiritually, dead in sin, if they will hear, hear with the spiritual ear the Son of God, hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they shall live.
You that have turned away from me, and are so wicked and evil, are you come now to ask of me--
Every descendant of Adam is by nature born totally destitute of spiritual life and is at enmity with God.
He that hears and keeps on hearing the Word of God, and believes and keeps on believing that God sent the Son to save a people, has right now everlasting life.
Israel had a long history of disobedience and rebellion, they were a lawless society and God judged them.
Adam having fallen into sin, and all men being the posterity of Adam, all men are born with a corrupt nature, and are children of wrath.
The reason Jesus gives for all judgment being given to the Son, is that all men might honor the Son, just as they honor the Father.
Israel had grown into a very fruitful vine, but she turned away from God, and began to wither. In fury God plucked her up, and cast her to the ground, and the east wind blew and dried up her fruit, and she was consumed in the fire of God's wrath.
Man voluntarily transgressed against the Law of God, and fell from his happy and holy state, and the penalty of death that was threaten was inflicted immediately.
The Son has power to make alive those whom He will. The Father raises the dead and makes alive. The Father and the Son's will are the same, they are one.
What is good-- What do you consider good-- When we go through bad things we don't consider it good. But does God intend it for good--
Man was originally created, that is his orgin was one of God's creation. He was created upright, righteous and holy, but not essentially, he was finitely perfect, being created with a free will.
The Father loveth the Son, communicates with the Son, and they will do greater works than these.
In this message Israel, the house of Judah is compared to a fruitful vine, but she began to dry up.
Not only is Satan the tempter and accuser of the brethren, and has the power of death, but as allowed by God he is the author of evil, and the principle power behind the falling away to day, and he end is eternal destruction in the Lake of Fire.
Jesus had said to the Jews, -My Father worketh hiterto and I work.- Now He says, that He does not work independently of the Father, and that what the Father does He does.
The last 6 out of 7 kings of Judah were wicked they brought shame upon Jerusalem, and the judgment of God.
Satan is the prince of the power of the darkness of this world and the enemy of God and the children of God. He is the Tempter, and accuser of the saints, the possessor of the power of death.
Another young son is set on the throne, and he is vicious and cruel, and walks not in the ways of the LORD.
The devil was an Holy angel, he fell from that estate and took with him a host of angels as their leader. He is the prince of the power of the darkness of this world and the enemy of God and the children of God.
The man that was healed after departing from Jesus went and proclaimed to the Jews that it was Jesus that healed him. Then those religious zealots began to persecute Jesus and sought to slay him.
Another young son is set on the throne, and he is vicious and cruel, and walks not in the ways of the LORD.
Jesus found the man He had healed in the Temple. What was he doing in the Temple. Why was Jesus seeking him out again--
The Jews that approached the impotent man whom Jesus had made whole and told him arise and take thy bed, they were religious but their religion was dead.
Introduction to Ezekiel 19. The first 10 verses deal with a lioness and her whelps, the last four verses are concerning the demise of a fruitful vine.
The grass, the herbs, the fruit bearing trees, fishes of the waters, birds, and all that creeps upon the earth, as well as man were commanded to bring forth after their kind, and it was and is His inviolable law.
Out of all the hundreds o impotent people lying around the body of water waiting to be healed, Jesus chooses ONE to have compassion on.
God tells Ezekiel that Judah, the captives and those remaining in Jerusalem charge him with being unjust, but God says that he is just they are unjust.
The Genesis account of creation is to be accepted literally and not figuratively or allegorically- God, created man in His own image, and not by or through the process of evolution.
Jesus goes to Jerusalem to attend a feast of the Jews, and beholds a great multitude of impotent folks at the pool of Bethesda near to the sheep gate.
What if a righteous man turns from doing that which is good and right and turns back to a life of sin, shall he live--
In this message we cover our statement- We believe that the Holy Scriptures shall remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union- - it is the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds -articles of faith-, and opinions should be tried.
In this message of the nobleman and his dying son, we have seen a beginning faith and a persistent faith- and an obedient faith. Now in closing we shall see his faith confirmed and a witnessing faith.
The righteous shall live because they are righteous. The wicked shall die in their wickedness because they are wicked. But the wicked who repent and turn from their sins shall live.
In this message we cover our statement- We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired,-it is the perfect treasure of heavenly instruction-it has God for its Author. Salvation is its end-
In this message of the nobleman and his dying son, we have seen a beginning faith and a persistent faith- and now we see an obedient faith..
God tells Ezekiel that every man shall give an account for his own sin- the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him. The soul that sinneth it shall die.
In this message we cover our statement- We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired,-it is the perfect treasure of heavenly instruction-it has God for its Author.
In this message of the nobleman and his dying son, we see a beginning faith and a persistent faith.
God tells Ezekiel how it is going to be with the righteous and with the wicked. The righteous son of a wicked man shall live.
In this message we see the One True and Living God He is worthy of all possible honor, confidence, and love- in the unity of the Godhead there are three Divine Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, equal in every Divine perfection- executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption.
Speaking concerning natural things Jehovah makes a statement concerning the wood of the vine to Ezekiel.
This parable according to the context reveals to us that those who are truly watching for the second coming of the Lord, are faithfully employed in His business.
Jesus Christ tells us that the kingdom of heaven when he comes will be life unto ten virgins having their torches and going forth to meet the bridegroom. They had fallen asleep and five of them had no extra oil. WATCH-
Jesus Christ tells us that the kingdom of heaven when he comes will be life unto ten virgins having their torches and going forth to meet the bridegroom. They had fallen asleep and five of them had no extra oil. WATCH-
God told Ezekiel that even though he was sending His four sore punishments and they would kill the majority of the people, that there was a small number that would escape destruction, and would be taken into captivity.
WATCH- Because you do not know the day or time that the Lord is -presently coming.- He is coming as a thief, suddenly, you don't know when that is, so be always ready. He is presently coming. In closing out this chapter Jesus gives the example of two kinds of servants, a faithful one, and one that is evil.
God had told Ezekiel that even though righteous men dwell in the land, they would not deliver the wicked or their sons and daughters, only the righteous would be delivered by their righteousness. The righteous cannot saved anyone. Only the righteous shall be delivered from the -wrath of God.-
WATCH- Because you do not know the day or time that the Lord is -presently coming.- He is coming as a thief, suddenly, you don't know when that is, so be always ready. He is presently coming.
God had told Ezekiel that even though righteous men dwell in the land, they would not deliver the wicked or their sons and daughters, only the righteous would be delivered by their righteousness.
God had told Ezekiel that even though righteous men dwell in the land, they would not deliver the wicked or their sons and daughters, only the righteous would be delivered by their righteousness.
What does it mean to be in Christ- What does it mean to be in the Body of Christ- Are they both referring to one and the same- The Scriptures tells the difference.
Only the Father knows the day and the exact time of the coming of the Son of man- no man knows. Most will be taken by surprise, because they do not believe- most lack vigilance. Some will be taken, and others left.
If a famine were to come, it would not be pleasant, or if wild beasts were to come and kill us and our children, or if disease were to ravage our land, or an enemy come in and kill us- these in and of themselves would not be pleasant- but now put all these together at once, certainly it would be very sore punishment.
What does it mean to be in Christ- What does it mean to be in the Body of Christ- Are they both referring to one and the same- The Scriptures tells the difference.
Only the Father knows the day and the exact time of the coming of the Son of man- no man knows. Most will be taken by surprise, because they do not believe- most lack vigilance.
All of creation is under the rule of God, and He uses it to accomplish His purpose, even if that is for judgment to punish sinful nations.
What does it mean to be in Christ- What does it mean to be in the Body of Christ- Are they both referring to one and the same- The Scriptures tells the difference.
Jesus said that this generation shall not pass away till these things be done. What did he mean by that- Then he went on to say that his Word was sure, it would not pass away, it would not fail to come to pass.
All of creation is under the rule of God, and He uses it to accomplish His purpose, even if that is for judgment to punish sinful nations.
As we continue to look at the Church, we want to continue to examine all the Scriptures where the word translated church is used, and where we see that the kind of church which Jesus Christ started, and all of His kind of churches are only local and visible. Today we continue to look at the 17 remaining passages and how they are used.
Israel's sins have not yet been removed. Israel has not yet been gathered back into their promised land. Jesus said to Israelites when you see the sign of the Son of man in heaven and when you see Him coming in the clouds to earth, lift up your eyes your redemption draweth nigh.
When a nation sins against God by trespassing grievously, then he will put forth His hand of judgment upon it.
As we continue to look at the Church, we want to continue to examine all the Scriptures where the word translated church is used, and where we see that the kind of church which Jesus Christ started, and all of His kind of churches are only local and visible. Today we continue to look at the 17 remaining passages and how they are used.
Jesus Christ shall send HIS angels with a great sound of a trumpet to gather together HIS elect from the four corners of the earth.
Under -the purpose of God's punishment- last week we looked at -the immediate and intended remedy-- this week we consider -the ultimate and positive purpose.-
As we continue to look at the Church, we want to continue to examine all the Scriptures where the word translated church is used, and where we see that the kind of church which Jesus Christ started, and all of His kind of churches are only local and visible. Today we continue to look at the 17 remaining passages and how they are used.
After the sign of the Son of man in heaven, then all the tribes of the earth shall mourn and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
Does God punish evil- Does God punish his people- Yes he does- Well then what is the purpose of his punishment upon his people-
As we continue to look at the Church, we want to continue to examine all the Scriptures where the word translated church is used, and where we see that the kind of church which Jesus Christ started, and all of His kind of churches are only local and visible. Today we continue to look at the 17 remaining passages and how they are used.
Just -as the lightning comes out of the east, and shines even unto the west- so also shall the coming of the Son of man be.- -Immediately after the tribulation of those days, the heaven shall be rolled up as a scroll.-
The Lord God says -Repent and turn yourselves from your idols -your evil heart which is against me-- turn away from all your abominations.-
As we continue to look at the Church, we want to continue to examine all the Scriptures where the word translated church is used, and where we see that the kind of church which Jesus Christ started, and all of His kind of churches are only local and visible. Today we begin to look at the 17 remaining passages and how they are used.
Just -as the lightning comes out of the east, and shines even unto the west- so also shall the coming of the Son of man be.-
As we continue to look at the Church, we want to continue to examine all the Scriptures where the word translated church is used, and where we see that the kind of church which Jesus Christ started, and all of His kind of churches are only local and visible. Today we begin to look at the 17 remaining passages and how they are used.
Jesus said- -When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation spoken of by David the prophet stand in the Holy Place, stand where he ought not.- -then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.- In this message we look at the rise of false Christs and false prophets.
If the prophet be open to those that have set up idols in their hearts and set the stumbling block of their iniquity before them and they come before him and he tells them what they want to hear- the LORD has allowed that prophet to go on and do the desires of his heart.
As we continue to look at the Church, we want to continue to examine all the Scriptures where the word translated church is used, and where we see that the kind of church which Jesus Christ started, and all of His kind of churches are only local and visible.
Jesus said- -When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation spoken of by David the prophet stand in the Holy Place, stand where he ought not.- -then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.-
If the prophet be open to those that have set up idols in their hearts and set the stumbling block of their iniquity before them and they come before him and he tells them what they want to hear- the LORD has allowed that prophet to go on and do the desires of his heart.
As we continue to look at the Church, we want to continue to examine all the Scriptures where the word translated church is used, and where we see that the kind of church which Jesus Christ started, and all of His kind of churches are only local and visible.
Jesus said- -When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation spoken of by David the prophet stand in the Holy Place, stand where he ought not.- -then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.-
Ezekiel was told that the reach of God's Judgment was impartial it was to every man- the distribution of His Judgment is impartial. He will not speak through the prophet of whom they had come before, but He himself would speak.
As we continue to look at the Church, we want to continue to examine the Scriptures which refer to a visible assembly in which the church is said to be in a house- also Scripture which state the -whole church-, and where it said to -come together- or -gather together.-
Jesus said- -When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation spoken of by David the prophet stand in the Holy Place, stand where he ought not.-
Ezekiel was told that the reach of God's Judgment was impartial it was to every man- the distribution of His Judgment is impartial.
As we continue to look at the Church, we want to continue to examine the Scriptures which refer to a visible assembly in which the context indicates that it is an assembly at a certain location.
Jesus after telling His Apostles that they would be persecuted and killed, and betrayed by members of their own family- and the rise of many false prophets, and the rise of lawlessness- He says but they that shall endure to the end shall be saved.
God told Ezekiel you tell them the Lord God says that every man of the house of Israel that setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumbling-block of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to the prophet- I the LORD will answer him that cometh according to the multitude of his idols.
As we continue to look at the Church, we want to examine the Scriptures which refer to a visible assembly in which the context indicates that it is an assembly at a certain location.
As the false prophets abound and Truth is abandoned lawlessness will abound, and because lawlessness abounds -love- will grows cold.
God told Ezekiel you tell them the Lord God says that every man of the house of Israel that setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumbling-block of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to the prophet- I the LORD will answer him that cometh according to the multitude of his idols.
As we continue to look at the Church, we want to examine the Scriptures which refer to a visible assembly at a certain location.
Jesus tells the Twelve that they shall be hated, persecuted and killed and with the exception of John this was accomplished by 70A.D.. It has continued since then and still is today, and is going to be multiplied in the Seven-year Tribulation.
As we take a look at this passage of Scripture, we see that God told Ezekiel you tell them that the Lord God says. We want to think upon this tonight the -Lord God Says.-
What is a Church- Is one church as good as another- Does it matter- Why does it matter- What did Jesus mean when He said -upon this rock I will build my church-- If Jesus built his kind of church and that church is identified by its doctrine, then we should want to belong to it.
These events that Jesus said would occur, were to occur before and at the destruction of Jerusalem. But have continued to occur since then and will continue to, right into the Seven year Tribulation will they will occur in greater magnitude, such has not been since man was on earth.
The elders of Israel whch sat before Ezekiel not only had set up idols in their heart, but the stumbling block of their iniquity was before their face, they were also practicing idolatry in their practices.
In our our studies we have been looking at that we are to Give thanks always for all things unto God and the Father through our Lord Jesus Christ. We conclude our studies on this thought this afternoon with the thought Christ is made unto us, therefore, how can I not give thanks unto Him always for all things through my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Jesus had just announced to the scribes and pharisees and his disciples that their house -temple and Jerusalem- was left unto them desolate- and that they would see him no more till they shall say -Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.--Jesus and his Apostles leaving the temple and Jerusalem, his Apostles begin to show Jesus the beauty and magnificence of the temple and its' buildings.
These Elders of Israel who had come and were sitting before Ezekiel, pretending to desire to hear from God- God says to Ezekiel that they had set up idols in their hearts and the stumbling block of their iniquity was before theri faces.
We are to give thanks always for all things to God our Father in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. We are to pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Jesus told these Scribes and Pharisees that He was sending unto them His messengers, and he gave them warning,, in which he lamented over Jerusalem and her rebellious state, and therefore she would be left desolate.
In this message we conclude our introduction into this chapter, and then begin to look at the content of the verses, the first of which is concerning the Elders which had come to Ezekiel.
1997 Convocation of Historical Baptists -3-Speakers- Milburn Cockrell - Stephen Bratcher
Instead of talking with speech that is filthy and foolish, and the telling of filty jokes, the Spirit filled Child of God will be -Giving Thanks- to God even the Father in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
In this message Pastor Bourn takes a look at the last four -woes- pronouned upon, Those Scribes and Pharisees, they were such hypocrites. But am I- How about you- Listen to this mesage by our pastor to see.
This is an Introduction to the fourteenth chapter of Ezekiel. In this introduction we are impressed with the thought of Secret Sin.
Those Scribes and Pharisees, they were such hypocrites. But am I- How about you- Listen to this mesage by our pastor to see.
God has told Ezekiel the charges he has against the false prophetesses, now he delivers to him his judgment on them for their lying and deceiving the people.
The Scribes and the Pharisees were hypocrites. They were hypocrites in that they taught the Word of God and imposed on the people that they obey it, while they themselves did not. That which they did, they did for the applause of men. But the child of God is to be different.
In that God had said, he did not send these false prophets and false prophetesses, and therefore they were not speaking His Word, they were liars, and the people were believing lies. Truth had perished out of the land.
Good Christian music that is unto the Lord, is harmonious with words that can be understood and is words spoken that are true.
What do you think of Christ- Do you regard in him in low esteem- Do you scarcely think of him- Do you think of him at all-
Just as God had delivered to Ezekiel his indictments and judgments against the false prophets, He is now delivering to Ezekiel his dindictments and judgments against the false prophetesses.
The Ephesian Church had been admonished to walk circumspectly as a child of God, making use of every opportunity for the Lord, to be wise and not unwise, and not to be under the influence of intoxicating drink. But we are to be under the influence of the Holy Spirit, we ae to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Which commandment is the great commandment- Is it any one commandment, or is it particular group of them, or is it all of them-
In the verses 1 - 16 of this chapter God had been telling Ezekiel the indictments and his judgments that he was to deliver against the false prophets. In this message we begin to look at the last portion of this chapter where he is to deliver indictments and judgments against false prophetesses.
We have been instructed to walk circumspectly, as wise children, and making use of every opportunity to serve the Lord and understanding what the will of the Lord is, not being drunk which is excess.
Jesus having temporarily silenced the Pharisees, now has to face the Sadducees and their questions, of which were meant to trap Him and discredit Him with multitude.
The people had built a life of idolatry, and the false prophets had spread it over with whitewash, and they along with the wall will be consumed.
Members of the Lord's kind of Churches are to walk as wise, making use of every opportunity to serve the Lord. They are not to walk as unwise, but are to understand what the will of the Lord is.
The pharisees still trying to catch Jesus in a snare, ask him is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not- What is your opinion- Is it based upon thus saith the Lord-
The false prophets shall face rejection, they will be laugh at, mocked, and ridiculed by the people. God shall laugh at them.
We are to see to our walk that it is circumspect and not as fools, but as wise, making use of every opportunity to live for the Lord, because the days are evil. Wherefore we are not to be unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Jesus again in response to the question of the chief priests and elders, scribes, and pharisees and their reaction recorded in chapter 21, gives them another parable. This parable is about a king who is preparing a wedding for his son, and calls for guests to come to the wedding.
God is declaring to Ezekiel that these false prophets, because they had seduced His people thus building a wall that had been built with whitewash- there was coming a storm of heavy rain, great hailstones, and wind that would cause the wall to collapse.
We as members of the Lord's church are not to walk as fools doing the works of darkness, but as wise, children of light. Seizing every opportunity to work and witness for the Lord Jesus Christ and His church.
We are to walk accurately, exactly, circumspectly, not as the foolish, but as wise, we are to walk in wisdom which will be to walk circumspectly.
Jesus continues on in answer to the chief priests and elder, scribes and Pharisees question of -where did you get your authority, who gave it to you-- In this parable he reveals to them that they are those wicked tenants that abused the householder's servants and killed his son.
The false prophets and those who follow them, there names are not written in the writing of the house of Israel. They are blotted out the registry of Israel.
A certain man had two sons. Who is represented by the certain man- who is represented by the two sons- What was the purpose of this Parable- We will determine this by taking a look at the context of this passage of Scripture.
God after telling Ezekiel to deliver his indictments against the false prophets, and what they were, now tells him to deliver his judgments against them.
This passage of Scripture has been dealing with the walk of saved Church members. We are not to walk as those who walk in darkness and if we do we are to awake out of sleep- arise from among the dead and walk circumspectly.
The chief priests and elders coming to Jesus as He was teaching in the Temple, the time of the Passover was drawing very near and therefore the day of His crucifixion drawing very near- they came questioning His authority. Wanting to know by what authority he taught in the temple, and by what authority he rode into Jerusalem as a king, and cursed the fig tree, and by what authority he caused them great financial loss in casting out the merchandisers.
These prophets that prophesy out of their own hearts, they are foolish prophets that follow their own spirit, and are like the foxes in the desert. They should have gone into the breaks and closed up the wall for the house of Israel.
This passage of Scripture has been dealing with the walk of saved Church members. We are not to walk as those who walk in darkness and if we do we are to awake out of sleep- arise from among the dead and walk circumspectly.
In this message we see Jesus being hungry and looking upon a fig tree, which is full of leaves but has no fruit. We shall look at what this represents and what he says to the Twelve.