As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we are to reject the lifestyle of the world, which will result in being rejected by the world.
(From the sermon “The Rejection of the New Life” on 1 Peter 4:3-4 preached at Grace Baptist Church.)
Posted in Bible, Christian life, Jesus Christ, obedience, preaching, Sermons, the will of God on April 15, 2024| Leave a Comment »
As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we are to reject the lifestyle of the world, which will result in being rejected by the world.
(From the sermon “The Rejection of the New Life” on 1 Peter 4:3-4 preached at Grace Baptist Church.)
Posted in Bible, C.S. Lewis, Christian life, preaching, Sermons on October 22, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Fear God – be in awe, wonder, reverence, and a holy dread of Him.
(Taken from the sermon “Living in the Fear of God” preached at Grace Baptist Church.)
Posted in Bible, Jesus Christ, preaching, Sermons on September 24, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Our great salvation was predicted by the prophets, preached by the apostles, and inquired of by the angels.
(Based on the sermon “Our Great Salvation” from 1 Peter 1:10-12 delivered at Grace Baptist Church.)
Posted in Bible, Christian life, gratitude, Joy, obedience, preaching, submission, worship on September 16, 2018| Leave a Comment »
This morning I had the privilege of hearing Pastor Rick Elzinga preach on Psalm 95. Here is a summary of his sermon in one sentence: Our worship should be joyful, thankful, centered on God, which results in a softened heart that believes and obeys God.
Posted in Bible, Christian life, Dark Providence, preaching, providence, Sermons on September 9, 2018| Leave a Comment »
This morning, I had the privilege of hearing Pastor Rick Elzinga preach on Psalm 88. The following is a summary of his sermon in one sentence: God understands our discouragement – if you have any doubt, simply look to the sufferings of Christ on behalf of His people.
Posted in Bible, Christian life, discipleship, discipline, evangelism, preaching, providence, testimonies on September 2, 2018| Leave a Comment »
I had the privilege this morning of hearing Pastor Rick Elzinga and four other men preach a sermon called “Wisdom from the Aged.” Here is a summary of their sermon in one sentence: A commitment to God’s Word, His mercy and grace, discipline, and being a blessing will help you live for the Lord wherever He has placed you.
Posted in Bible, Christian life, evangelism, Gospel, preaching, Sermons on August 26, 2018| Leave a Comment »
This morning I had the privilege of hearing Pastor Joel Lundy preach on Romans 2:14-16. God has given every human being a conscience, which we should use as a basis for proclaiming the gospel to everyone.
Posted in Bible, Christian life, discipleship, preaching, Sermons, teaching on August 19, 2018| Leave a Comment »
This morning, I had the privilege of hearing Pastor Rick Elzinga preach on Psalm 78:1-8. What follows is a one-sentence summary of his sermon: The older generations of Christians must teach the younger generations who God is, what He’s done, and His Word.
Posted in Bible, Christian life, preaching, Sermons on August 12, 2018| Leave a Comment »
I had the privilege of hearing Pastor Rick Elzinga preach on Psalm 36. Here is a summary of his sermon in one sentence: The two sides or reality are the sinfulness of man and the righteous character of God.
Posted in Bible, faith, fellowship, Jesus Christ, preaching, Sermons on August 5, 2018| Leave a Comment »
I had the privilege this morning of hearing Pastor Mitch Lamotte preach on 1 John 1:1-10. Here is a summary of his sermon in one sentence: Faith in Jesus Christ produces fellowship with God and forgiveness from sin.