Sermons: Recent Episodes
Berean Baptist Church: Pickerington, OH
The Apostle Paul continues to expound upon his exhortation to the Ephesians to walk in a manner worthy of their calling by instructing them in how they are to reform all of the subordinate areas of life which pertain to a worthy walk, moving now to the home, and particularly, how wives are to walk worthily.
In this royal psalm of thanksgiving, David expresses confidence in, and praises Yahweh for His redemption from, victory over, and future judgement upon all of the enemies of His king and people.
The Apostle Paul continues to expound upon his exhortation to the Ephesians to walk in a manner worthy of their calling by instructing them in how they are to reform all of the subordinate areas of life which pertain to a worthy walk, moving now to the home, and particularly, how wives are to walk worthily.
The Apostle Paul expands upon his command to the Ephesians to continually examine their walk, by transitioning from principles of wisdom and stewardship in light of God’s will, to the aspects of their worship and behavior.
David praises God for the revelation of His glory in the particular aspects of His creation, the specific words He has spoken through His prophets and recorded in the Scriptures, and the Law He has written upon mankind’s heart.
In light of Paul’s exhortations to the Ephesians to walk in a manner worthy of their calling, to no longer walk as unbelievers do, to walk in love as Christ loved them, and to walk as children of light, he now commands them to continually examine their walk to ensure that they are walking within God’s will.
The Apostle Paul continues to elaborate on the implications and applications of his exhortation to the Ephesians to walk in a manner worthy of their calling, and does so now with the contrasting metaphor of light and darkness
Daniel records the last revelation he is given, concerning the final stage of human history, just prior to the return of Jesus Christ, when He destroys all of the enemies of God and His people, and establishes His millennial kingdom
After summarizing the principles and practices of sanctification and an exhortation to emit a Christ, Paul warns the Ephesians of certain contrasting sinful behaviors which should not be characteristic of them in any way.
As Paul concludes his instructions on the principles and practices of the put-off and put-on process of sanctification, he gives the Ephesians a summary exhortation concerning how they are to walk in a manner worthy of their calling.
Daniel records the first part of the last vision he received in his ministry, which concerns the Kingdom of God, nations, kings, and the people of God, beginning with God’s King and His servants.
Daniel records a prophetic answer to his prayer of confession and petition for Israel, which did not pertain to their immediate forgiveness and restoration to the land, but to a more future and final forgiveness and restoration.
The Apostle Paul elaborates on the process of sanctification, by describing those sinful behaviors that we are to put off, and exchange with the righteous behaviors of Christ-likeness, that are to characterize everyone in Christ.
The Apostle Paul contrasts the unworthy walk of the Gentiles which he has called the Ephesians to abstain from, with the worthy walk, in and towards Christ-likeness, which he reminds them, begins and ends with the truth in Christ.
Daniel records a prayer he prayed towards the end of his ministry, concerning the past, present, and future state of Israel, beginning with confession of their sins and unfaithfulness to God, Who sent them into exile for their sins.
The Apostle Paul continues to explain to the Ephesians how they are to live in light of his exhortation to walk in a manner worthy of their calling, by now explaining to them the unworthy walk which they are to cease and put-off.
The Apostle Paul concludes his instruction to the Ephesians on the nature of Christ's gifts of men to his church. By moving on from the types of men he has given, the Tasks he has given to them to do. And the Times for which they are given to now explain how pastors/elders, contribute to the growth of the church.
The Apostle Paul continues to explain to the Ephesians the gifts of men which Christ has given to His church for their equipping and edification and specifically the duration of times for which they are given to the church.
Daniel requests to know the meaning of the vision he received concerning the four beasts, the horn, and the establishment and Dominion of the Messiah's kingdom, and records the answers he was given.
The Apostle Paul continues to explain to the Ephesians the spiritual gifts which Christ has given and continues to give to His church so that they may walk in a manner worthy of their calling. And fulfill His purposes for His church.
Daniel is confronted with significant decisions concerning how he will live, act, and interact with others, in light of his heritage, his upbringing, and his God.
In this Psalm, David expresses both his cofidence in God and his own blamelessness, as well as his desperare need and desire for deliverance and vindication from the deadly enemies who surround him.
Affirming God's blessings of protection, provision, preservation, portion, and pleasure, from a spiritual and eternal perspective.
The Apostle Paul concludes his introductory praise and prayer Section of this letter, with a summary statement of the Father's exaltation of the Son, over, in, and throughout all of creation, to the Church.
Paul explains the great works of the Holy Spirit in our salvation and onward to eternity.
In this psalm David declares the sinful state of mankind from different perspectives, along with the implications of man's sinfulness, the extent of it, and the consequences of it.
David expresses both his turmoil over a significant trial, in which God seems to him to be absent and aloof to his suffering, and also his hope in God's steadfast love towards him.
In his anthem of praise to God for the spiritual blessings He has blessed us with in Christ, the Apostle Paul praises God for His election and adoption of believers, in Christ Jesus, before creation, for His glory.
Principles to achieve and maintain that spiritual stability which is so vital to Christian living.
It is often hard for the modern servant to discipline themselves and set aside selfish ambitions and lusts. But, there is a prize for those who faithfully serve the Lord; it is not a waste.
The message of Christ is an offense to most and the messenger that preaches it is often considered a person of low intellect
The Bible says that their very hearts burned within them when Jesus opened the Scriptures to them.
But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, after that those who are Christ’s at His coming, (1 Co 15:23).
The Bible is adamant that churches need to function together in harmony and solidarity in the Gospel and in sound doctrine
It is difficult to find faithful people in church and ministry as well as in all walks of life
This parable shows us the terror of hell and that it is a real place with torment and lasts for eternity. We are also reminded that heaven is a real place where those that know the Savior will spend an eternity of joy with their Lord.
They love pleasures instead of loving the Lord their God with all their heart, soul and mind.
. The Bible reminds us that God's servants are intended for honorable purposes for His sake
In Christ there is a sure hope that is a reality, and this anticipation will never disappoint.
Timothy would need strength as Paul did during the suffering and hardships that he would face.
The point is that none of us can love God or our neighbor as we ought and that Jesus taught this man his need for eternal life would fail except in the Lord Jesus Himself.
We are led in this passage to Jesus Christ as the only provision in order to receive eternal life
Paul motivated Timothy; by reminding him of God's gracious salvation. Paul also motivated him by reminding him to rekindle his gift of ministry and preaching
It is hard for the human mind to fathom the greatness that awaits us in seeing the glorified Christ and His kingdom
the man of God flees from the wicked things...and instead he is to pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and gentleness.
we also are reminded that the Lord is merciful and compassionate and it is evidenced in this passage by His care for these rather ungrateful people
The pastor that is called to the ministry should be willing to be examined in both his ability to handle the Word and be open to scrutiny of his godliness
. We still have the same great message to deliver, we still need to find contentment in God's good provision