Reformed Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
In a time of crisis, Jerusalem will not look to God. The lesson for us is that our security and success are not found in our own resources or activity, however necessary and prudent; nor in mere men, however good and wise.
A day of judgment is coming upon Jerusalem, the Valley of Vision, but the people are throwing a party. For their hard-hearted refusal to repent, there will be no atonement.
Paul's prayers for the Philippians are exemplary. He prays for them with passion, gospel-confidence, a specific burden, and clear purposes. In studying this passage, we can learn to "pray with Paul."
The Lord will smite Egypt, but also heal her. Judah, therefore, must not look to Egypt for help, but neither should Judah overlook Egypt. The world (Egypt) has nothing ultimately to offer God's people. But we have what the world needs most: a Savior! We freely offer Christ to a lost and dying world. Through Him alone will all the families of the earth be blessed.
In this burden against proud, pagan Moab, we see the judgment pronounced against them, the compassion felt for them, and the hope set forth and held out to them. That hope is the hope of every sinner: Jesus Christ, whose throne is established in mercy (16:5).
Christ rules and reigns in righteousness. He will render true and perfect justice in the end. This will be the inevitable result of His character (vv. 3a, 5), His competence (v. 3b), and His commitment to truth and justice (v. 4).
Looks can be deceiving. The house and kingdom of David, which God promised to establish forever (2 Sam. 7:16), has been reduced to a stump. But hope remains: the "Rod of Jesse," a new and greater David, shall come (v. 1). And He will be the perfect King, upon whom the Spirit of the LORD will rest (v. 2), who will reign in truth and in righteousness (vv. 3–5). The Lord Jesus is this King! Is He your King?
God commands His people not to fear the Assyrians (v. 24). The reasons lie in God Himself: He is faithful, sovereign, and mighty to save. Believers in every age should take these truths to heart, especially in dark and difficult times when we are tempted to fear.
Assyria is but a tool in God's hand, "the rod of [His] anger" (v. 5). The text presents the power and domination of Assyria (I) in human perspective (Assyria's own perspective) and (II) in divine perspective. The sovereign God rules over all history and is working out all things according to His eternal purpose.
The people of Israel are against God, and God is against them in righteous wrath and judgment. The text concludes with three questions that "cry for an answer from all those who seek to flee God's avenging wrath" (Young). The answer if found in Jesus Christ, the sinner's only hiding-place. Flee to Him!
Jesus raises a little girl from the dead. In the account, His pity and power, even over death itself, is clearly displayed. As in the raising of Lazarus, it is an "open symbol of Christ's conquest of death and hell" (Warfield). Outline: (I) Entering into the narrative; (II) Drawing out lessons, general and specific (a sober lesson, a gospel lesson, a hopeful lesson).
Isaiah's vision of the Lord leaves him cast down to the dust, feeling himself ruined; but he is lifted up, being reassured of God's pardoning grace.
God's people, called to walk in the light, had (1) become thoroughly worldly, (2) embraced worldly values, and (3) had given themselves over to idolatry and idol worship. The church today should hear and take heed.
FYI, after the sermon ends there is contained in the audio format two baptisms that took place and the addition of new members to our congregation.
The law of God: (1) given to Adam before the Fall (para. 1), (2) given to Israel through Moses (paras. 2-4), and (3) today (paras. 5-7)
Focusing on our need for humble, prayerful dependance on God in fulfilling the Great Commission
We had a power surge during the service so video will be missing and a small portion of the audio in the middle. Sorry for any inconvenience-
Jesus raises a little girl from the dead. It is, like the raising of Lazarus, -a decisive instance and open symbol of Jesus' conquest of death and hell- -B. B. Warfield-. Outline- -I- Entering into the narrative- -II- Lessons- -1- a sober lesson, -2- a gospel lesson, and -3- a hopeful lesson.
A meditation on God's peace- -1- peace with God -objective, foundational peace- and -2- peace from God -subjective, additional peace-
The greatest proclamation of the Gospel of Christ to be found in God's entire Word and it was not at the Sermon on the Mount, nor during the feeding of the 5,000, nor during the greats feast of the Passover. But, under the vale of darkness and to one single man. OH, the sovereign Grace of God that brings salvation to sinners-
In times like these the child of God needs to learn to -Be Still, they we might know that He is God.- These verses in Psalm 46 are so very important for this time of troubles and fears.