These messages are not part of a series but simply a collection of special messages from a pastor’s heart.
Honestly, if I were able to deliver a single message to the world today, especially the Christian world itself, I think it would be this one. Why? Because we can get nothing else right until we bring the book. We see here four realities that were true of God’s people…
The Promise, Power, Personnel, Purpose, and Program of Christ’s commission to every believer. Scripture Acts 1:8 *(If download does not begin automatically, right click on the “Download” button and then click “Save As” or “Save Target As”)
What did the cross accomplish? At least 6 things: Redemption, Expiation, Propitiation, Reconciliation, Justification, Substitution. Scripture 1 Cor. 1:17-18 *(If download does not begin automatically, right click on the “Download” button and then click “Save As” or “Save Target As”)
Our Lord’s 3-fold recommissioning of Peter after his 3-fold denial. It is a great test of our own love for Christ. 3 major principles and several aspects of each of those. Scripture Jn. 21:15-17 *(If download does not begin automatically, right click on the “Download” button and then click “Save…
From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is all about Christ, and it is He who we preach. To underscore this critical theme, this message briefly tells the Bible story in a seven act drama: the creation, the curse, the comfort, the calamity, the contract, the coming, and the consummation. Available…
What does it mean to tremble at God’s Word? What does this involve? What drives us to such a view? Having been deeply affected and fed by Puritans such as Jeremiah Burroughs and others, the author challenges us with three aspects of this great statement of God through the prophet…
A study of the rainbow in Scripture, a perpetual, permanent, and palpable reminder of God’s wondrous grace and mercy. Considers the sign, the significance, and the solemnity of the rainbow. Scripture Gen. 2:5-6 *(If download does not begin automatically, right click on the “Download” button and then click “Save As”…
“But” marks a contrast, and this message demonstrates this by noting 8 “But God” contrasts in Scripture. One of the author’s favorite messages. Scripture Eph. 2:4a *(If download does not begin automatically, right click on the “Download” button and then click “Save As” or “Save Target As”)
An encouragement to love and unity in the church with two basic principles: the Necessity and Expression of brotherly love. (This message and the previous one ultimately led to a need for church discipline.) Scripture 1 Jn. 4:20-21 *(If download does not begin automatically, right click on the “Download” button…
Speaking from a troubled heart, the preacher addresses the need of love and unity in the church with three emphases: The World’s Viewpoint, God’s Values, and The Believer’s Virtue. (This message and the next ultimately led to a need for church discipline.) Scripture Selected Scriptures *(If download does not begin…
