Sermons of Grace: Recent Episodes
David Murphy
Dr. David Murphy of the Grace Baptist Church in Antigua, Caribbean, West Indies delivers an exhaustive verse-by-verse study on the book of Romans.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows that the Bible says it's not always possible to live peaceably with all men, but the believer must try. There are two types of people that Paul is dealing with: the person who wants vengeance and those willing to do anything for peace. We are to leave vengeance to God, but we also must not sacrifice truth for peace. We are to 1-defend truth, 2-be gentle and patient dealing with those who have the Gospel but are unclear about certain fundaments, 3-be careful how we declare truth, 4-don't take rejection personal, and 5-have peace in our heart with God that we did the right thing.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows that the Bible says it's not always possible to live peaceably with all men, but the believer must try. There are two types of people that Paul is dealing with: the person who wants vengeance and those willing to do anything for peace. We are to leave vengeance to God, but we also must not sacrifice truth for peace. We are to 1-defend truth, 2-be gentle and patient dealing with those who have the Gospel but are unclear about certain fundaments, 3-be careful how we declare truth, 4-don't take rejection personal, and 5-have peace in our heart with God that we did the right thing.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a Christian is supposed to respond and react when evil is done to them. We'll see the Command to "recompense to no man evil for evil," because your response impacts the Gospel. We'll see how this Command differs from the Old Testament Law and how Christ responded in this way. We'll then see that the Counsel to "provide things honest in the sight of all men," means that instead of acting impulsively, we need to respond in a responsible way so as not to give the appearance of evil.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a Christian is supposed to respond and react when evil is done to them. We'll see the Command to "recompense to no man evil for evil," because your response impacts the Gospel. We'll see how this Command differs from the Old Testament Law and how Christ responded in this way. We'll then see that the Counsel to "provide things honest in the sight of all men," means that instead of acting impulsively, we need to respond in a responsible way so as not to give the appearance of evil.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a believer is supposed to think about other believers regardless of color, country, class, and creed. He'll show us 1) the Command to be of the same mind one toward another, 2) the Counsel to be humble and condescend to others, and 3) the Caution to watch your opinion of yourself.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a believer is supposed to think about other believers regardless of color, country, class, and creed. He'll show us 1) the Command to be of the same mind one toward another, 2) the Counsel to be humble and condescend to others, and 3) the Caution to watch your opinion of yourself.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian is supposed to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. It's natural to be sympathetic with those in pain, but it's harder to rejoice with those who are succeeding more than ourselves. We'll see Biblical examples of these situations, and realize that a believer can respond this way, because he's indwelt by the Holy Spirit and is a member of a spiritual family.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian is supposed to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. It's natural to be sympathetic with those in pain, but it's harder to rejoice with those who are succeeding more than ourselves. We'll see Biblical examples of these situations, and realize that a believer can respond this way, because he's indwelt by the Holy Spirit and is a member of a spiritual family.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us two Biblical examples of Christians who blessed their persecutors: Jesus Christ & Stephen. We'll then see the rationale that allows a Christian to bless their persecutor. Three things make it possible: 1-understanding the mercies of God, 2-surrendering to God, and 3-having a transformed mind. A Christian must remind himself of 1-how God responded to him as a sinner, and 2-how the Bible described him before he was saved. This point of view will allow the Christian to cry to God for mercy for the persecutor.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us two Biblical examples of Christians who blessed their persecutors: Jesus Christ & Stephen. We'll then see the rationale that allows a Christian to bless their persecutor. Three things make it possible: 1-understanding the mercies of God, 2-surrendering to God, and 3-having a transformed mind. A Christian must remind himself of 1-how God responded to him as a sinner, and 2-how the Bible described him before he was saved. This point of view will allow the Christian to cry to God for mercy for the persecutor.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a Christian is to respond to persecution. First, we'll see the reality that Christians will be persecuted. Then we'll see that the Christian is not just to resist retaliation, but he is to respond positively by blessing or asking God to deal mercifully with the persecutor.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a Christian is to respond to persecution. First, we'll see the reality that Christians will be persecuted. Then we'll see that the Christian is not just to resist retaliation, but he is to respond positively by blessing or asking God to deal mercifully with the persecutor.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian is to respond to another believer's difficulties and needs with generosity and hospitality. We'll look at the language that Paul uses to define this type of generosity and hospitality, and then we'll look at several examples found throughout the New Testament of the believer's showing generosity and hospitality.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian is to respond to another believer's difficulties and needs with generosity and hospitality. We'll look at the language that Paul uses to define this type of generosity and hospitality, and then we'll look at several examples found throughout the New Testament of the believer's showing generosity and hospitality.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian's third response towards difficult circumstances should be to continue instant in prayer. We'll look at 1) the definitions, 2) the frequency of this kind of prayer mentioned in the New Testament, 3) how Jesus Christ's life reinforces the emphasis on prayer, 4) what Paul means by prayer, 5) the dominant theme of prayer in the book of Acts, and 6) the incentives for continuing in an attitude of prayer.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian's third response towards difficult circumstances should be to continue instant in prayer. We'll look at 1) the definitions, 2) the frequency of this kind of prayer mentioned in the New Testament, 3) how Jesus Christ's life reinforces the emphasis on prayer, 4) what Paul means by prayer, 5) the dominant theme of prayer in the book of Acts, and 6) the incentives for continuing in an attitude of prayer.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian's response towards difficult circumstances should be Patience. We'll see principles to understand and help the believer to be patient: 1) Expect to face tribulations, 2) Dignify your tribulation by seeing that Jesus also faced these trials, 3) Realize that tribulation is a great teaching tool, 4) Understand that God uses tribulation to discipline and mature believers, and 5) Understand that God uses tribulation to change our focus to think heavenly thoughts.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian's response towards difficult circumstances should be Patience. We'll see principles to understand and help the believer to be patient: 1) Expect to face tribulations, 2) Dignify your tribulation by seeing that Jesus also faced these trials, 3) Realize that tribulation is a great teaching tool, 4) Understand that God uses tribulation to discipline and mature believers, and 5) Understand that God uses tribulation to change our focus to think heavenly thoughts.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the responses that Christians should have toward circumstances in life, the first being "Rejoicing in Hope" and then "Patient in Tribulation". We'll see that patience flows from hope, and hopelessness kills patience. We'll study the definition of patience and see biblical examples of those who were both patient and impatient in their tribulations. In closing, there are two inescapable realities of the Christian life: 1-this world is going to hate you, and 2-you will have tribulation in this world.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the responses that Christians should have toward circumstances in life, the first being "Rejoicing in Hope" and then "Patient in Tribulation". We'll see that patience flows from hope, and hopelessness kills patience. We'll study the definition of patience and see biblical examples of those who were both patient and impatient in their tribulations. In closing, there are two inescapable realities of the Christian life: 1-this world is going to hate you, and 2-you will have tribulation in this world.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the first response a Christian should have toward circumstances in life is "Rejoicing in Hope," which means rejoicing in THE Hope, and we must understand God's view of this world, what God is doing in this world, and that there's hope for the believer out of this world. We'll see the dimensions of hope: 1-Christ is our hope, 2-eternal life, 3-bodily resurrection, 4-sharing in God's glory, 5-transformation to be like Jesus, and 6-a heavenly inheritance. We'll also see that the Bible describes this hope as an anchor, a helmet, a strong and everlasting consolation, and a living hope.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the responses that Christians should have toward circumstances in life, the first being "Rejoicing in Hope". We'll first see that "rejoicing in hope" does not mean having a cheerful disposition, having a hopeful outlook, or hoping in global transformation (Kingdom Teaching). "Rejoicing in hope" means rejoicing in THE Hope, and we must understand God's view of this world, what God is doing in this world, and that there's hope for the believer out of this world.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the reponses that Christians should have toward circumstances in life, the first being "Rejoicing in Hope". We'll first see that "rejoicing in hope" does not mean having a cheerful disposition, having a hopeful outlook, or hoping in global transformation (Kingdom Teaching). "Rejoicing in hope" means rejoicing in THE Hope, and we must understand God's view of this world, what God is doing in this world, and that there's hope for the believer out of this world.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the Christian's attitude toward the Lord's work should be "fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord." The Holy Spirit gives us power and we are not to grieve or quench Him. We'll see how to rekindle the passion of serving the Lord: 1) Confess your sins and idols, 2) Pray to God, 3) Get into the Word of God, 4) Read about the great revivals of the past, 5) Read biographies of the great saints, 6) Remind yourself of the gift that God has placed in you, and 7) Be conscious that we are serving the Lord.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the Christian's attitude toward the Lord's work should be "fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord." The Holy Spirit gives us power and we are not to grieve or quench Him. We'll see how to rekindle the passion of serving the Lord: 1) Confess your sins and idols, 2) Pray to God, 3) Get into the Word of God, 4) Read about the great revivals of the past, 5) Read biographies of the great saints, 6) Remind yourself of the gift that God has placed in you, and 7) Be conscious that we are serving the Lord.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian should not be slothful in his attitude towards the work of the church. We'll see several marks of a slothful person from Proverbs: 1) a conceded egotist, 2) needs micromanagement, 3) never plans for the future, 4) sleeps excessively, 5) an irritant to employer and employees, 6) always makes excuses, 7) starts tasks but does not finish them, 8) will never rise to leadership, and 9) does not maintain what he owns.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian should not be slothful in his attitude towards the work of the church. We'll see several marks of a slothful person from Proverbs: 1) a conceded egotist, 2) needs micromanagement, 3) never plans for the future, 4) sleeps excessively, 5) an irritant to employer and employees, 6) always makes excuses, 7) starts tasks but does not finish them, 8) will never rise to leadership, and 9) does not maintain what he owns.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that another attitude that Christians should have toward fellow believers is "In Honour Preferring One Another". We'll see that this means to evaluate someone's worth and let them go before. But he also warns believers not to take this too far, so that you have a false modesty and don't do something that you ought to. In order to have a right evaluation of yourself and to have a balanced view in our judgement of others, we must 1-have a proper view of yourself (remember who you are and what you used to be), 2-have a right assessment of your gifts, and 3-evaluate the area of service that God has given to you and ask why God is using you in this capacity.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that another attitude that Christians should have toward fellow believers is "In Honour Preferring One Another". We'll see that this means to evaluate someone's worth and let them go before. But he also warns believers not to take this too far, so that you have a false modesty and don't do something that you ought to. In order to have a right evaluation of yourself and to have a balanced view in our judgement of others, we must 1-have a proper view of yourself (remember who you are and what you used to be), 2-have a right assessment of your gifts, and 3-evaluate the area of service that God has given to you and ask why God is using you in this capacity.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the Christian lifestyle should include Brotherly Love for fellow believers - a love like you have for your natural family. We'll see how the early church came to this level of love, how this should work in our every day life, and what this kind of love authenticates in the believer's life.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the Christian lifestyle should include Brotherly Love for fellow believers - a love like you have for your natural family. We'll see how the early church came to this level of love, how this should work in our every day life, and what this kind of love authenticates in the believer's life.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins the next section of Romans Chapter 12, where Paul gives us several admonitions that define the lifestyle that God expects and demands of the believer. The first principles are to Love without dissimulation and Hate evil. We'll see that a believer's love must be genuine and not sentimental, lawless, or tolerant of evil.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins the next section of Romans Chapter 12, where Paul gives us several admonitions that define the lifestyle that God expects and demands of the believer. The first principles are to Love without dissimulation and Hate evil. We'll see that a believer's love must be genuine and not sentimental, lawless, or tolerant of evil.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues our study on the Spiritual Gifts found in Romans 12, and specifically on the gifts of Giving, Ruling, & Mercy. Pastor will define each of these gifts and then show us the manner in which Paul said these gifts were to be exercised: Giving with simplicity, Ruling with diligence, and Merciful with cheerfulness.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues our study on the Spiritual Gifts found in Romans 12, and specifically on the gifts of Giving, Ruling, & Mercy. Pastor will define each of these gifts and then show us the manner in which Paul said these gifts were to be exercised: Giving with simplicity, Ruling with diligence, and Merciful with cheerfulness.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues our study on the Spiritual Gifts of Teaching and then Exhortation. For the Gift of Teaching, we'll see the difference between the gift of prophecy and teaching, the primary purpose of teaching, and biblical examples of the Gift of Teaching. And then for the Gift of Exhortation, we'll see the meaning of exhortation, the difference between teaching and exhortation, and biblical examples of the Gift of Exhortation.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins our study on the Spiritual Gifts of Teaching and then Exhortation. For the Gift of Teaching, we'll see the difference between the gift of prophecy and teaching, the primary purpose of teaching, and biblical examples of the Gift of Teaching. And then for the Gift of Exhortation, we'll see the meaning of exhortation, the difference between teaching and exhortation, and biblical examples of the Gift of Exhortation.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins our study of the Spiritual Gift of Ministering, where we learn: 1-What does "Ministering" mean? 2- How is the gift to be exercised? And, 3- Where do we find Biblical examples of the Gift of Ministering?
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins our study of the Spiritual Gift of Ministering, where we learn: 1-What does "Ministering" mean? 2- How is the gift to be exercised? And, 3- Where do we find Biblical examples of the Gift of Ministering?
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues our study on the Spiritual Gift of Prophecy and shows how this gift is so frequently abused and misused. We'll see several examples from Scripture of false prophets in both the Old and New Testament, and then we'll study the meaning of the guideline that Paul gives when using this gift: according to the measure of faith.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues our study on the Spiritual Gift of Prophecy and shows how this gift is so frequently abused and misused. We'll see several examples from Scripture of false prophets in both the Old and New Testament, and then we'll study the meaning of the guideline that Paul gives when using this gift: according to the measure of faith.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy starts out by answering 3 common questions about Spiritual Gifts: 1-Are all these gifts still valid today? 2-Is the list of 19 gifts an exhaustive list? And 3-Is there any way to categorize these gifts? We then begin our study on the Spiritual Gift of Prophecy and see that it can involve edification, exhortation, comfort, and revelation. We'll also see how the gift of Prophecy differs from Preaching.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy starts out by answering 3 common questions about Spiritual Gifts: 1-Are all these gifts still valid today? 2-Is the list of 19 gifts an exhaustive list? And 3-Is there any way to categorize these gifts? We then begin our study on the Spiritual Gift of Prophecy and see that it can involve edification, exhortation, comfort, and revelation. We'll also see how the gift of Prophecy differs from Preaching.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the church is a body, and every believer is part of that body and must function with their Spiritual Gifts for maximum effectiveness of the church. On this episode, we'll see 7 principles of the nature of the church as a body: 1-The church is an organic unity, 2-The body has diversity and variety, 3-The different parts of the body have different functions, 4-If someone does not function in the body and tries to assume someone else's role, the body malfunctions, 5-No one part of the body acts independently of the body or head, 6-Every individual part of the body functions to contribute to the whole, and 7-The failure of any part always affects the whole body.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the church is a body, and every believer is part of that body and must function with their Spiritual Gifts for maximum effectiveness of the church. On this episode, we'll see 7 principles of the nature of the church as a body: 1-The church is an organic unity, 2-The body has diversity and variety, 3-The different parts of the body have different functions, 4-If someone does not function in the body and tries to assume someone else's role, the body malfunctions, 5-No one part of the body acts independently of the body or head, 6-Every individual part of the body functions to contribute to the whole, and 7-The failure of any part always affects the whole body.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that spiritual gifts are all grace gifts and answers 5 basic questions about spiritual gifts: 1-What is a spiritual gift? 2-Does every believer have a spiritual gift? 3-When are these gifts given to believers? 4-Is it possible to have a gift and now know the gift? 5-How many spiritual gifts are there?
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that spiritual gifts are all grace gifts and answers 5 basic questions about spiritual gifts: 1-What is a spiritual gift? 2-Does every believer have a spiritual gift? 3-When are these gifts given to believers? 4-Is it possible to have a gift and now know the gift? 5-How many spiritual gifts are there?
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that after the believer is Biblically changed through surrender and sanctification, he can now use his spiritual gifts to assist the church. In this introduction, we'll see Paul's personal illustration and then the peril of having high thoughts of yourself, the counsel to think soberly, and the criteria to have a balanced mind when it comes to spiritual gifts.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that after the believer is Biblically changed through surrender and sanctification, he can now use his spiritual gifts to assist the church. In this introduction, we'll see Paul's personal illustration and then the peril of having high thoughts of yourself, the counsel to think soberly, and the criteria to have a balanced mind when it comes to spiritual gifts.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the purpose of Biblical Change is to bring our lives in line with God's will. The believer is able to prove (or test) that something is God's will. We also see that God's will is always good, well-pleasing, and perfect.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the purpose of Biblical Change is to bring our lives in line with God's will. The believer is able to prove (or test) that something is God's will. We also see that God's will is always good, well-pleasing, and perfect.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy reminds us that the corrupting influence of worldliness is so powerful that the believer's mind must be renewed and that the Holy Spirit uses God's Word to sanctify the believer. From 2 Timothy 3:14-17, we learn about the nature of Scripture and the purpose of Scripture.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy reminds us that the corrupting influence of worldliness is so powerful that the believer's mind must be renewed and that the Holy Spirit uses God's Word to sanctify the believer. From 2 Timothy 3:14-17, we learn about the nature of Scripture and the purpose of Scripture.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that when it comes to Biblical Change, that renewal (sanctification) is a two-fold work involving both God and human effort. God's agent to transform the believer is the Holy Spirit, and His tool is the Word of God, which the believer must put into his mind through reading, studying, memorizing and meditation.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that when it comes to Biblical Change, that renewal (sanctification) is a two-fold work involving both God and human effort. God's agent to transform the believer is the Holy Spirit, and His tool is the Word of God, which the believer must put into his mind through reading, studying, memorizing and meditation.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that when it comes to Biblical Change, we must start with the mind.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that when it comes to Biblical Change, we must start with the mind.
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy gives us the introduction to the Process of Biblical Change, which is to be transformed by the renewing of your mind. We'll note a few facts about change and then study the meaning of the word "transformed".
Pastor/Dr. David Murphy gives us the introduction to the Process of Biblical Change, which is to be transformed by the renewing of your mind. We'll note a few facts about change and then study the meaning of the word "transformed".
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to show us that Biblical Change is so difficult because our minds are conforming to the world. We'll see that even the church has allowed worldliness to infiltrate and destroy its testimony in the areas of evangelism, preaching, theology, and morality. And then we'll see a few cautions when trying to get away from conforming to the world.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to show us that Biblical Change is so difficult because our minds are conforming to the world. We'll see that even the church has allowed worldliness to infiltrate and destroy its testimony in the areas of evangelism, preaching, theology, and morality. And then we'll see a few cautions when trying to get away from conforming to the world.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to show us that Biblical Change is so difficult because our minds are conforming to the world. We'll look into the grammar and meaning of the phrase "be not conformed to this world" and then see a time in history where the conditions were similar to today and how they were changed by the church.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to show us that Biblical Change is so difficult because our minds are conforming to the world. We'll look into the grammar and meaning of the phrase "be not conformed to this world" and then see a time in history where the conditions were similar to today and how they were changed by the church.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that Biblical Change is so difficult because there's been a complete secularization of our minds - conforming to the world. We'll study what "the world" actually means and then see 3 ways that the world indoctrinates us into worldly thinking: 1-visual media, 2-music, and 3-pornography.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that Biblical Change is so difficult because there's been a complete secularization of our minds - conforming to the world. We'll study what "the world" actually means and then see 3 ways that the world indoctrinates us into worldly thinking: 1-visual media, 2-music, and 3-pornography.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues our topic of Biblical Change and shows us: the Problem of Change (our minds are conformed to the world), the Process of Change (a renewed mind), and the Purpose of Change (to prove the will of God).
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues our topic of Biblical Change and shows us: the Problem of Change (our minds are conformed to the world), the Process of Change (a renewed mind), and the Purpose of Change (to prove the will of God).
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins our study of Romans Chapter 12 and a new topic of Biblical Change. We'll see both the external (physical) and internal (moral) changes that individuals would like to make and the need for believers to go through this process of change.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins our study of Romans Chapter 12 and a new topic of Biblical Change. We'll see both the external (physical) and internal (moral) changes that individuals would like to make and the need for believers to go through this process of change.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life and specifically on the Discipline of Prayer. We'll study the parable in Luke 18 of the persistent widow and the unjust judge to see that: 1) we are like this woman in great need, 2) God is not like the unjust judge, and 3) if we persistently pray, God will respond.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life and specifically on the Discipline of Prayer. We'll study the parable in Luke 18 of the persistent widow and the unjust judge to see that: 1) we are like this woman in great need, 2) God is not like the unjust judge, and 3) if we persistently pray, God will respond.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life and specifically on the Discipline of Self-Examination. We'll continue to study four dangers of not examining yourself: 1) self-deception, 2) secret sin, 3) attempting to serve outside your sphere of service, and 4) trying to be successful in ministry without looking at yourself carefully.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life and specifically on the Discipline of Self-Examination. We'll continue to study four dangers of not examining yourself: 1) self-deception, 2) secret sin, 3) attempting to serve outside your sphere of service, and 4) trying to be successful in ministry without looking at yourself carefully.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life and specifically on the Discipline of Self-Examination. We'll begin to study four dangers of not examining yourself: 1) self-deception, 2) secret sin, 3) attempting to serve outside your sphere of service, and 4) trying to be successful in ministry without looking at yourself carefully.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life and specifically on the Discipline of Self-Examination. We'll begin to study four dangers of not examining yourself: 1) self-deception, 2) secret sin, 3) attempting to serve outside your sphere of service, and 4) trying to be successful in ministry without looking at yourself carefully.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life and begins the Discipline of Self-Examination. We'll look at four comparison illustrations of self-examination: scholastic, military, legal, and traveling. And then we'll see a Christian should do more than just examine yourself, you must also prove yourself.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life and specifically on Fasting. We'll see that the main purpose of fasting is the glory of God, but some secondary purposes are: insight to see what controls you, to be balanced and avoid bondage, to increase intercessory prayer, to seek guidance for decisions, to focus and concentrate, for physical well-being, for power with God and man, and as seen in the Old Testament: to express deep sorrow, to avert the judgement of God, and for repentance. Pastor will also give us some methods and practical tips to begin the discipline of fasting.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life and specifically on Fasting. We'll see that the main purpose of fasting is the glory of God, but some secondary purposes are: insight to see what controls you, to be balanced and avoid bondage, to increase intercessory prayer, to seek guidance for decisions, to focus and concentrate, for physical well-being, for power with God and man, and as seen in the Old Testament: to express deep sorrow, to avert the judgement of God, and for repentance. Pastor will also give us some methods and practical tips to begin the discipline of fasting.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life and specifically on Fasting. Through New Testament teaching, we'll see that fasting is still expected of a Christian today. We'll also see the different types of fasting, like: the normal fast (no food), the absolute fast (no food or liquid), the partial fast (no gourmet foods), the private fast (between you and God), the congregational fast, the national fast, the regular fast (scheduled), and the supernatural fast (many days without food or liquid, where only God can sustain).
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life and specifically on Fasting. Through New Testament teaching, we'll see that fasting is still expected of a Christian today. We'll also see the different types of fasting, like: the normal fast (no food), the absolute fast (no food or liquid), the partial fast (no gourmet foods), the private fast (between you and God), the congregational fast, the national fast, the regular fast (scheduled), and the supernatural fast (many days without food or liquid, where only God can sustain).
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life and begins our study on Fasting. We'll see several examples of fasting in both the Old and New Testament, like: Moses, David, Elijah, Esther, Daniel, Anna, Paul, and Christ. And then we'll see more examples of great men in church history who also testify to the value of fasting.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life and begins our study on Fasting. We'll see several examples of fasting in both the Old and New Testament, like: Moses, David, Elijah, Esther, Daniel, Anna, Paul, and Christ. And then we'll see more examples of great men in church history who also testify to the value of fasting.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life and shows us that the greatest secret to the Christian Discipline of Personal Bible Study is the condition of your heart. We'll see 5 different types of hearts necessary for successful, personal, Bible study: 1-a new heart, 2-a hungry heart, 3-an obedient heart, 4-a disciplined heart, and 5-a teachable heart. Pastor also shared some of the tools to help with Bible study, such as: a Bible dictionary, concordance, word study, commentary, Lexicon, inductive Bible study, and introductory to the Old and New Testaments.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life and shows us that the greatest secret to the Christian Discipline of Personal Bible Study is the condition of your heart. We'll see 5 different types of hearts necessary for successful personal Bible study: 1-a new heart, 2-a hungry heart, 3-an obedient heart, 4-a disciplined heart, and 5-a teachable heart. Pastor also shared some of the tools to help with Bible study, such as: a Bible dictionary, concordance, word study, commentary, Lexicon, inductive Bible study, and introductory to the Old and New Testaments.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life and introduces us to the Christian Discipline of Personal Bible Study. We’ll see that the Word of God is powerful as it creates, controls, convicts, consummates (accomplishes whatever it’s meant to do), counters false motives, and changes. We’ll then see the benefits to the believer who practices personal Bible study: 1) transformed emotions to joy, 2) a help to sort thoughts and motivations, 3) a guard from sin, 4) nourishment for your spiritual growth, and 5) freedom from crippling bondage.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life and introduces us to the Christian Discipline of Personal Bible Study. We’ll see that the Word of God is powerful as it creates, controls, convicts, consummates (accomplishes whatever it’s meant to do), counters false motives, and changes. We’ll then see the benefits to the believer who practices personal Bible study: 1) transformed emotions to joy, 2) a help to sort thoughts and motivations, 3) a guard from sin, 4) nourishment for your spiritual growth, and 5) freedom from crippling bondage.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life, where we’ll see the purpose and practice of the Christian Discipline of Biblical Meditation.
Purpose: We’ll see that Biblical Meditation 1) is always about engaging the mind, 2) has nothing to do with centering or pre-exercises, 3) always has a focus on God, His Word, and the world that God made, and 4) is filling the mind with truth.
Practice: The Christian is to meditate on 1) the person of God and His attributes, 2) the works of God, 3) the Word of God, 4) the promises of God, and 5) the prophecies of God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life, where we’ll see the purpose and practice of the Christian Discipline of Biblical Meditation.
Purpose: We’ll see that Biblical Meditation 1) is always about engaging the mind, 2) has nothing to do with centering or pre-exercises, 3) always has a focus on God, His Word, and the world that God made, and 4) is filling the mind with truth.
Practice: The Christian is to meditate on 1) the person of God and His attributes, 2) the works of God, 3) the Word of God, 4) the promises of God, and 5) the prophecies of God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life and our study on the Christian Discipline of Meditation. We'll see that meditation seems to be popular everywhere except in Christianity. For example: Zen Buddhism, Yoga, and Transcendental Meditation.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life by beginning our study on the Christian Discipline of Meditation. We'll see that the problem of practicing meditation is that Christians have actually lost the concept and skill of this Christian discipline.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life by beginning our study on the Christian Discipline of Meditation. We'll see that the problem of practicing meditation is that Christians have actually lost the concept and skill of this Christian discipline.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life by showing us that even a good thing, like discipline, can become a master of your life. We looked at several possible perils of discipline: 1-elevating discipline to supremacy, 2-spiritual pride, 3-extremism, and 4-undisciplined discipline.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life by showing us that even a good thing, like discipline, can become a master of your life. We looked at several possible perils of discipline: 1-elevating discipline to supremacy, 2-spiritual pride, 3-extremism, and 4-undisciplined discipline.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life by showing us that biblical discipline will require sacrifice. We’ll look at some of the problems motivating believers to discipline: 1-false beliefs about discipline, 2-fear of boredom, 3-a mindset of materialism, 4-failure of practicality, 5-fixation of personal habits, and 6-age.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life by showing us that biblical discipline will require sacrifice. We’ll look at some of the problems motivating believers to discipline: 1-false beliefs about discipline, 2-fear of boredom, 3-a mindset of materialism, 4-failure of practicality, 5-fixation of personal habits, and 6-age.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues the introduction to a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life by specifically looking at the command for believers to exercise unto godliness. Our Aim: Godliness & The Avenue: Exercise
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues the introduction to a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life by specifically looking at the command for believers to exercise unto godliness. Our Aim: Godliness & The Avenue: Exercise
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues the introduction to a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life by specifically looking at how indiscipline has spilled into the church. We’ll see how the church is trying to attract people with worldly things instead of godliness, and how this has affected Christianity today. We’ll also see a few practices that the Christian needs to rediscover, such as: prayer, Bible reading, memorizing Scripture, meditation, fasting, private devotions, and witnessing, all in the pursuit of godliness.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues the introduction to a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life by specifically looking at how indiscipline has spilled into the church. We’ll see how the church is trying to attract people with worldly things instead of godliness, and how this has affected Christianity today. We’ll also see a few practices that the Christian needs to rediscover, such as: prayer, Bible reading, memorizing Scripture, meditation, fasting, private devotions, and witnessing, all in the pursuit of godliness.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life by looking at the directives that Paul writes to Timothy. We’ll see three main areas of indiscipline: morality, health, and government or economy.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins a mini-series on the Disciplines of the Believer’s Life by looking at the directives that Paul writes to Timothy. We’ll see three main areas of indiscipline: morality, health, and government or economy.
On this episodes, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us Paul’s closing summary of chapter six by reminding us that man only has two choices: to serve sin or to serve God. We’ll study these two options as Pastor Murphy contrasts 1) sin and God, 2) the terms of service for each option, and 3) the final destination for each option.
On this episodes, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us Paul’s closing summary of chapter six by reminding us that man only has two choices: to serve sin or to serve God. We’ll study these two options as Pastor Murphy contrasts 1) sin and God, 2) the terms of service for each option, and 3) the final destination for each option.
In this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy gives us four reasons why we should pursue a life of righteousness. 1) Liberation from sin, 2) Enslavement to God, 3) Fruits of righteousness, and 4) Everlasting Life.
In this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy gives us four reasons why we should pursue a life of righteousness. 1) Liberation from sin, 2) Enslavement to God, 3) Fruits of righteousness, and 4) Everlasting Life.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that Paul is continuing to call the believers to pursue righteousness by reminding them what they were like before they were saved. We’ll see four things that were true of the unbeliever: 1- they were free from righteousness, 2- they had fruitless lives, 3- the folly of their shame, and 4- the finality of death.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that Paul is continuing to call the believers to pursue righteousness by reminding them what they were like before they were saved. We’ll see four things that were true of the unbeliever: 1- they were free from righteousness, 2- they had fruitless lives, 3- the folly of their shame, and 4- the finality of death.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr David Murphy shows us Paul’s exhortation to the Roman believers to yield their members to righteousness, which leads to holiness, with the same zeal that they used to yield their members to uncleanness.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr David Murphy shows us Paul’s exhortation to the Roman believers to yield their members to righteousness, which leads to holiness, with the same zeal that they used to yield their members to uncleanness.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that Paul is concerned that the Roman believers may misunderstand or distort the illustrations that he’s used thus far in Chapter 6. He points out from this verse that this misunderstanding does not comes from a lack of man’s intellect but comes from his lack of spiritual understanding (illumination from the Holy Spirit) and his sin nature.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that Paul is concerned that the Roman believers may misunderstand or distort the illustrations that he’s used thus far in Chapter 6. He points out from this verse that this misunderstanding does not comes from a lack of man’s intellect but comes from his lack of spiritual understanding (illumination from the Holy Spirit) and his sin nature.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy will show us that the believer is set free from the master of sin to be enslaved by righteousness. We’ll look at what it means to be free from sin, and then how the believer is sanctified and enslaved to righteousness.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy will show us that the believer is set free from the master of sin to be enslaved by righteousness. We’ll look at what it means to be free from sin, and then how the believer is sanctified and enslaved to righteousness.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us three marks of a true Christian: 1) There must be a significant change in the person’s character and conduct, 2) that this change is a supernatural work, and 3) that this change produces a submissive obedience to God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us three marks of a true Christian: 1) There must be a significant change in the person’s character and conduct, 2) that this change is a supernatural work, and 3) that this change produces a submissive obedience to God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us three marks of a true Christian: 1) There must be a significant change in the person’s character and conduct, 2) that this change is a supernatural work, and 3) that this change produces a submissive obedience to God.
On this episode Pastor/Dr. David Murphy moves to the second section of chapter six, where Paul answers another question about whether a believer can continue in sin, because he’s under grace. Paul shows that this thinking is absurd and points out that whomever you obey, you are a servant to.
On this episode Pastor/Dr. David Murphy moves to the second section of chapter six, where Paul answers another question about whether a believer can continue in sin, because he’s under grace. Paul shows that this thinking is absurd and points out that whomever you obey, you are a servant to.
On this episode Pastor/Dr. David Murphy points out how verse 14 summarizes the first section of chapter 6 by showing us two triumphs of grace: that the believer is no longer under the dominion of sin, and he is no longer under Law but under grace.
On this episode Pastor/Dr. David Murphy points out how verse 14 summarizes the first section of chapter 6 by showing us two triumphs of grace: that the believer is no longer under the dominion of sin, and he is no longer under Law but under grace.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the responsibilities that the believer has in the process of Sanctification.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the responsibilities that the believer has in the process of Sanctification.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that even though Christ has conquered the power of sin, the believer still has an on-going battle with sin because of his body’s desires and lusts. We’ll then see how the believer is to respond to these desires.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that even though Christ has conquered the power of sin, the believer still has an on-going battle with sin because of his body’s desires and lusts. We’ll then see how the believer is to respond to these desires.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that even though Christ has conquered the power of sin, the believer still has an on-going battle with sin because of his body’s desires and lusts. We’ll then see how the believer is to respond to these desires.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the believer must not only understand the biblical truths of Sanctification, but he must also apply them.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the believer must not only understand the biblical truths of Sanctification, but he must also apply them.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the work that Christ did to free the believer from the power of sin was final and never needs to be repeated. We’ll also see what this means for the believer and what the Christian’s responsibility is to this truth.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the work that Christ did to free the believer from the power of sin was final and never needs to be repeated. We’ll also see what this means for the believer and what the Christian’s responsibility is to this truth.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the ‘old man’, which was crucified, refers to when the believer was connected to the old Adam. We’ll see what was accomplished and what was the purpose of this death.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the ‘old man’, which was crucified, refers to when the believer was connected to the old Adam. We’ll see what was accomplished and what was the purpose of this death.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the same power that resurrected Christ from the dead is working in the believer’s life.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the same power that resurrected Christ from the dead is working in the believer’s life.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us Paul’s proclamation that the believer’s old man is crucified with Christ and see how this truth frees the believer from the sin nature.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us Paul’s proclamation that the believer’s old man is crucified with Christ and see how this truth frees the believer from the sin nature.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that some Christian’s don’t understand that a believer is dead to the sin nature, because they don’t understand the phrase: baptized into Christ’s death. We’ll study when and how this death of sin occurred.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that some Christian’s don’t understand that a believer is dead to the sin nature, because they don’t understand the phrase: baptized into Christ’s death. We’ll study when and how this death of sin occurred.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy compares what we’ve been learning about the death of the believer’s sin nature to Colossians 1:13.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy compares what we’ve been learning about the death of the believer’s sin nature to Colossians 1:13.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that real change is possible and man can have victory over the sin nature.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that real change is possible and man can have victory over the sin nature.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that man can have victory over the menu of sin offered by the world, because of what Christ has done for us in salvation. We’ll also look at the elements of the doctrine of this great work of salvation.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that man can have victory over the menu of sin offered by the world, because of what Christ has done for us in salvation. We’ll also look at the elements of the doctrine of this great work of salvation.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how Paul’s teaching on grace is misinterpreted through the mind of fallen man and how grace changes the sin nature.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how Paul’s teaching on grace is misinterpreted through the mind of fallen man and how grace changes the sin nature.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy reviews what we’ve studied in chapters 1 to 5.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy reviews what we’ve studied in chapters 1 to 5.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy defines the specific words used in the first two verses of chapter 6: Sin, We, & Dead
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy defines the specific words used in the first two verses of chapter 6: Sin, We, & Dead
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins our study of Chapter 6 with the new theme: Sanctification of the believer. We’ll discuss the two questions in verses 1 and 2 and see that the believer is delivered from the power of sin.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins our study of Chapter 6 with the new theme: Sanctification of the believer. We’ll discuss the two questions in verses 1 and 2 and see that the believer is delivered from the power of sin.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us where this reign of grace began and its power of Christ’s righteousness.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us where this reign of grace began and its power of Christ’s righteousness.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy charts the reign of grace in a believer’s life: saving grace, supporting grace, sustaining grace, & sanctifying grace.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy charts the reign of grace in a believer’s life: saving grace, supporting grace, sustaining grace, & sanctifying grace.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy explains the reign of grace in a believer’s life.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that man’s rebellion again God created 3 major barriers between God and man (sin, death, & condemnation) but how the answer to all of these consequences is found in the death and life of Jesus Christ.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that man’s rebellion again God created 3 major barriers between God and man (sin, death, & condemnation) but how the answer to all of these consequences is found in the death and life of Jesus Christ.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us 3 biblical witnesses who confirm that Genesis is a historical book and the consequences of rejecting this truth.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us 3 biblical witnesses who confirm that Genesis is a historical book and the consequences of rejecting this truth.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows how Paul confirms the Genesis account as truth and how it answers man’s fundamental questions about life.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows how Paul confirms the Genesis account as truth and how it answers man’s fundamental questions about life.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy explains details about sin and how its final impact is death.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy explains details about sin and how its final impact is death.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how the believer is taken out of the first Adam and placed in the second Adam, Christ.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how the believer is taken out of the first Adam and placed in the second Adam, Christ.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the believer is eternally secure, because he is reconciled in Christ.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the believer will not suffer divine wrath, because of what God has already done for us.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the believer will not suffer divine wrath, because of what God has already done for us.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to show us that the believer can be absolutely sure of his eternal security because of God’s infinite love for us.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to show us that the believer can be absolutely sure of his eternal security because of God’s infinite love for us.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the believer can be absolutely sure of his eternal security because of God’s infinite love for us.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the believer can be absolutely sure of his eternal security because of God’s infinite love for us.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us another experiences the believer has that can assure him of his eternal security: the believer is infused with love by the Holy Spirit.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us another experiences the believer has that can assure him of his eternal security: the believer is infused with love by the Holy Spirit.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins to show us some of the experiences the believer has that can assure him of his eternal security. First, the Christian’s hope does not make him ashamed.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins to show us some of the experiences the believer has that can assure him of his eternal security. First, the Christian’s hope does not make him ashamed.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to show us that a justified believer glories in tribulation. We’ll look at the meaning of glorying in tribulation and what God is trying to accomplish through the believer’s tribulation.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to show us that a justified believer glories in tribulation. We’ll look at the meaning of glorying in tribulation and what God is trying to accomplish through the believer’s tribulation.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a justified believer glories in tribulation.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a justified believer glories in tribulation.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us a third benefit of being a justified believer: having hope of the glory of God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us a third benefit of being a justified believer: having hope of the glory of God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us a second benefit of being a justified believer: having access and standing in grace.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us a second benefit of being a justified believer: having access and standing in grace.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins our study of Chapter 5 and we start to look at the benefits of being a justified believer, the first: having peace with God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins our study of Chapter 5 and we start to look at the benefits of being a justified believer, the first: having peace with God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy gives us a brief outline of what we will be studying in Romans chapters 5 to 8.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us what a person must believe in order to be justified.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us what a person must believe in order to be justified.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the characteristics of genuine, authentic, saving faith using the example of Abraham.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the characteristics of genuine, authentic, saving faith using the example of Abraham.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us four reasons we should study the doctrine of justification by faith alone.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the religious confusion in history and in the world today surrounding the doctrine of justification by faith alone.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins our study of Chapter 4, where we learn why Paul must defend the doctrine of justification by faith alone.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins our study of Chapter 4, where we learn why Paul must defend the doctrine of justification by faith alone.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how salvation honors and establishes the Law.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how salvation honors and establishes the Law.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that salvation abolishes all human distinctions.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how salvation eliminates all human boasting.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how salvation eliminates all human boasting.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how God remains both just and holy in how He deals with and forgives man’s sin.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how God remains both just and holy in how He deals with and forgives man’s sin.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the importance of Christ’s blood for salvation.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the importance of Christ’s blood for salvation.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how the redemptive price of Christ was paid by explaining the doctrine of propitiation and how it is appropriated through faith in Christ’s blood.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how the redemptive price of Christ was paid by explaining the doctrine of propitiation and how it is appropriated through faith in Christ’s blood.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the righteousness that God provides for man is entirely an act of grace because of the redemptive work of Christ.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the righteousness that God provides for man is entirely an act of grace because of the redemptive work of Christ.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that man needs God’s righteousness for salvation and that saving faith is necessary to get that righteousness.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that man needs God’s righteousness for salvation and that saving faith is necessary to get that righteousness.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins to introduce the doctrine of salvation as found in this section of Romans, chapter 3, verses 21-31 and shows us the righteousness that God provides for salvation in verse 21.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins to introduce the doctrine of salvation as found in this section of Romans, chapter 3, verses 21-31 and shows us the righteousness that God provides for salvation in verse 21.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the third purpose of the Law is to give knowledge of sin.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the third purpose of the Law is to give knowledge of sin.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that although the Law can silence man and bring him to guilt, it cannot justify someone.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that although the Law can silence man and bring him to guilt, it cannot justify someone.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the second purpose of the Law is to bring guilt upon man.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the second purpose of the Law is to bring guilt upon man.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the first purpose of the Law is to silence man.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the first purpose of the Law is to silence man.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us additional benefits of having the fear of God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us additional benefits of having the fear of God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that even the church is man focused rather than God-fearing.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how losing the fear of God affects us culturally, religiously, morally, spiritually, and economically, and then we’ll study the benefits of the fear of God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how losing the fear of God affects us culturally, religiously, morally, spiritually, and economically, and then we’ll study the benefits of the fear of God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the church needs to be brought back to a theology of fear.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the church needs to be brought back to a theology of fear.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the reason fallen man behaves the way he does is because he has no fear of God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the reason fallen man behaves the way he does is because he has no fear of God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how human depravity affects man’s conduct and is marked by 3 things: swift to shed blood, destruction & misery, and without peace.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how human depravity affects man’s conduct and is marked by 3 things: swift to shed blood, destruction & misery, and without peace.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how human depravity affects man’s conversation and five ways we misuse our mouths.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how human depravity affects man’s conversation and five ways we misuse our mouths.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the consequences of man’s unrighteous condition.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the consequences of man’s unrighteous condition.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy goes deeper into the condition of man by expounding on the phrase, “There is none that seeketh after God,” and we’ll look at four reasons people question that statement.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy goes deeper into the condition of man by expounding on the phrase, “There is none that seeketh after God,” and we’ll look at four reasons people question that statement.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy goes deeper into the condition of man by expounding on the phrase, “There is none that understandeth,” and looking at four areas where man lacks understanding.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy goes deeper into the condition of man by expounding on the phrase, “There is none that understandeth,” and looking at four areas where man lacks understanding.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy goes deeper into God’s portrait of man by expounding on the phrase, “There is none righteous, no, not one”.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy goes deeper into God’s portrait of man by expounding on the phrase, “There is none righteous, no, not one”.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how Paul used the Jews’ own Scripture to show the Jews that they were in need of God’s same rescue plan as the Gentiles.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how Paul used the Jews’ own Scripture to show the Jews that they were in need of God’s same rescue plan as the Gentiles.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us Paul’s response to more of the Jews’ objections to Paul’s teaching. The Jews argued that having the Word of God could not be the Jews’ greatest advantage, because they did not understand it. And they asked, if my evil has made God look so righteous, why does He now judge me?
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us Paul’s response to more of the Jews' objections to Paul’s teaching. The Jews argued that having the Word of God could not be the Jews' greatest advantage, because they did not understand it. And they asked, if my evil has made God look so righteous, why does He now judge me?
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins our study of Chapter 3, where Paul is responding to objections raised by the Jews. When the Jews accuse Paul of saying there is no advantage to being a Jew, Paul responds that the advantage the Jews had was having the oracles of God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins our study of Chapter 3, where Paul is responding to objections raised by the Jews. When the Jews accuse Paul of saying there is no advantage to being a Jew, Paul responds that the advantage the Jews had was having the oracles of God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the characteristics and consequences of hypocrisy.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the characteristics and consequences of hypocrisy.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that God will judge man according to reality and not religious profession. We’ll look at the error of religious profession and the tests of reality.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that God will judge man according to reality and not religious profession. We’ll look at the error of religious profession and the tests of reality.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us another standard by which God will judge man: according to how much light each person is given. We’ll also see that God will judge man in this way impartially and what makes up this light.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us another standard by which God will judge man: according to how much light each person is given. We’ll also see that God will judge man in this way impartially and what makes up this light.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to show us one of the standards by which God will judge man: according to our deeds; as we study the deeds of the wicked man.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to show us one of the standards by which God will judge man: according to our deeds; as we study the deeds of the wicked man.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us another standard by which God will judge man: according to our deeds; and then we’ll study the deeds of the righteous man.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us another standard by which God will judge man: according to our deeds; and then we’ll study the deeds of the righteous man.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us two of the standards by which God will judge man: according to truth and accumulated guilt.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us two of the standards by which God will judge man: according to truth and accumulated guilt.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the Jew’s hypocrisy in their condemnation of the Gentiles, and then we’ll look at areas where we find hypocrisy today.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the Jew’s hypocrisy in their condemnation of the Gentiles, and then we’ll look at areas where we find hypocrisy today.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy began our study of chapter 2 of Romans, where we’ll see the false security of the Jews in judging the Gentiles. We’ll then see the results of having false security in our own lives.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy began our study of chapter 2 of Romans, where we’ll see the false security of the Jews in judging the Gentiles. We’ll then see the results of having false security in our own lives.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us another result of man’s turning away from God: a reprobate mind (a mind that’s lost the distinction between right and wrong).
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us another result of man’s turning away from God: a reprobate mind (a mind that’s lost the distinction between right and wrong).
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us another result of man’s turning away from God: vile affections. We’ll study two forms of degradation that follow vile affections: Lesbianism & Sodomites.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us another result of man’s turning away from God: vile affections. We’ll study two forms of degradation that follow vile affections: Lesbianism & Sodomites.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the first result of man turning away from God is idolatry (creating his own god), and we’ll also see some of the things man has chosen above the true God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the first result of man turning away from God is idolatry (creating his own god), and we’ll also see some of the things man has chosen above the true God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that man’s intellectual pride is the cause for his turning away from the truths that God has revealed. We’ll also study the course of man’s rebellion against God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that man’s intellectual pride is the cause for his turning away from the truths that God has revealed. We’ll also study the course of man’s rebellion against God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the truths that man can know about God from general revelation (Creation, Providence in Nature, & History) and how man should respond to God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the truths that man can know about God from general revelation (Creation, Providence in Nature, & History) and how man should respond to God.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us both the internal and external evidences of God and how these make man guilty before God without excuse.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us both the internal and external evidences of God and how these make man guilty before God without excuse.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the many ways God has revealed His wrath (His hatred of sin).
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that Paul’s approach to evangelism is to begin with the wrath of God, and that this is also the approach shown throughout Scripture.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that Paul’s approach to evangelism is to begin with the wrath of God, and that this is also the approach shown throughout Scripture.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that Paul is anticipating and answering questions, while justifying his thesis statement for Romans: “the just by faith alone shall live.”
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us our need for saving faith. We’ll look at the essentials of saving faith and how sinners obtain it.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us our need for saving faith. We’ll look at the essentials of saving faith and how sinners obtain it.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us two more reasons Paul gives for not being ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 1) The Participants in the Gospel: everyone that believes, and 2) The Path that secures salvation: saving faith.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us two more reasons Paul gives for not being ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 1) The Participants in the Gospel: everyone that believes, and 2) The Path that secures salvation: saving faith.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the reasons Paul gives for not being ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the reasons that Paul gives for not being ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy reminds us that the theme of Romans is the Gospel and then discusses some reasons that people are ashamed of the Gospel.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy wraps up our study on Paul’s attitude toward his service to the Lord and examines why Paul calls himself a “debtor.”
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that Paul’s attitude towards other believers is humility and discusses spiritual leadership.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that Paul’s service to the Lord was focused on the Gospel of God’s Son and backed by divine power.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that Paul’s service to the Lord was focused on the Gospel of God’s Son and backed by divine power.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that Paul describes his work as a "service" and then shows us what Paul's attitude is toward serving the Lord.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that even though Paul had an intense desire to visit the church in Rome, he still had to submit himself to God’s will and wait on God’s timing.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that even though Paul had an intense desire to visit the church in Rome, he still had to submit himself to God’s will and wait on God’s timing.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us why Paul desired to visit the Roman church: to strengthen them and to have spiritual fruit with them. We’ll also see a few characteristics of Paul shown indirectly in this passage.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us why Paul desired to visit the Roman church: to strengthen them and to have spiritual fruit with them. We’ll also see a few characteristics of Paul shown indirectly in this passage.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy explains Paul’s greeting of grace and peace to the Roman church and his gratitude shown in the opening of his epistle.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy expounds on the identity of the Roman believers and lists three credentials of a true believer: 1) Called 2) Beloved and 3) Saints.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy expounds on the identity of the Roman believers and lists three credentials of a true believer: 1) Called 2) Beloved and 3) Saints.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy traces the Messianic promises in the Old Testament that support Paul’s Gospel teaching of Jesus, the Messiah.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy traces the Messianic promises in the Old Testament that support Paul’s Gospel teaching of Jesus, the Messiah.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us Paul’s theme of the book of Romans: the Gospel of God. We’ll discuss what this Gospel is not and then what this Gospel is proclaiming.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us Paul’s theme of the book of Romans: the Gospel of God. We’ll discuss what this Gospel is not and then what this Gospel is proclaiming.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses what Paul means with his 3rd introductory description of himself in Romans 1:1, where he calls himself “separated unto the Gospel of God.”
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses what Paul means with his 2nd introductory description of himself in Romans 1:1, where he defines himself as “called to be an apostle.”
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins our in-depth, verse-by-verse study of the books of Romans and specifically discusses what Paul means when he introduces himself in Romans 1:1 as “a servant of Jesus Christ.”
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to give some introductory thoughts about the book of Romans, and specifically, about the contents of what is being taught in this epistle. We’ll see the two major divisions of the book of Romans: Doctrine Ch 1-11 and Practice Ch 12-16. And then get a little more detailed with the outline of Chapters 1 through 8.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to give some introductory thoughts about the book of Romans, and specifically, about the contents of what is being taught in this epistle. We’ll see the two major divisions of the book of Romans: Doctrine Ch 1-11 and Practice Ch 12-16. And then get a little more detailed with the outline of Chapters 1 through 8.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to give some introductory thoughts about the book of Romans, and specifically, about its recipients, the church in Rome. We will learn who founded the church, who made up the church, and why Paul wrote this book of Romans.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to give some introductory thoughts about the book of Romans, and specifically, about its recipients, the church in Rome. We will learn who founded the church, who made up the church, and why Paul wrote this book of Romans.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy is giving some introductory thoughts as he begins an in-depth study on the book of Romans. We’ll look at the importance of the book of Romans in church history and what some great men of the past have said about Romans. Then we’ll take a look at the author of the book of Romans, the Apostle Paul.
On this episode, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy is giving some introductory thoughts as he begins an in-depth study on the book of Romans. We’ll look at the importance of the book of Romans in church history and what some great men of the past have said about Romans. Then we’ll take a look at the author of the book of Romans, the Apostle Paul.