Tag: sermon

John Piper: Imprisonment will interrupt your evangelistic strategy, but it will not interrupt God’s evangelistic strategy.

February 20, 2011

In our Bible reading passage for today, we come to Paul’s testimony before Agrippa in Acts 26.  In a message, “Christ’s Purpose in Evangelism,” Dr. John Piper said: When Jesus looked into the future and predicted what would happen to his disciples, he said something very sobering, but also very encouraging. He said (in Luke 21:12–13), … More John Piper: Imprisonment will interrupt your evangelistic strategy, but it will not interrupt God’s evangelistic strategy.

Is there a CONVENIENT time to consider God’s grace?

February 17, 2011

“And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.”—Acts 24:25. (ESV-And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. … More Is there a CONVENIENT time to consider God’s grace?

John Piper: The sheer fact that Exodus 34 exists is proof that God is a God of mercy

February 13, 2011

John Piper discusses Exodus 34 in a sermon, “The Lord, a God Merciful and Gracious” The sheer fact that Exodus 34 exists is proof that God is a God of mercy. This is the second time God has met Moses on the mountain to make a covenant with the people of Israel. When Moses came … More John Piper: The sheer fact that Exodus 34 exists is proof that God is a God of mercy

Cole: no simple, mechanical formula in Scripture for discerning God’s will in specific situations.

February 12, 2011

Pastor Steven Cole discusses discerning God’s will, based on Acts 21:1-12, our passage for today’s Bible reading plan.  Here is an excerpt from “Discerning the Will of God” But, then, how do we discern God’s will? The bad news (or good news, depending on how you look at it) is that there is no simple, … More Cole: no simple, mechanical formula in Scripture for discerning God’s will in specific situations.

John Piper: Only worship is an end in itself. Only worship should not be done as a means to achieving something other than itself.

February 12, 2011

Jesus quoted Isaiah in Matthew 15:9-10 “‘This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’” John Piper preached a sermon, “Worship is an End in Itself” based on this passage, and here is the concluding paragraph. He … More John Piper: Only worship is an end in itself. Only worship should not be done as a means to achieving something other than itself.

John Piper: The deepest doctrines of God have to do with everyday life

February 12, 2011

John Piper, in a sermon on Exodus 33, “I WIll Be Gracious to Whom I Will Be Gracious” Now the question rises why in 33:18 Moses prayed to see God’s glory? “I pray thee, show me thy glory.” I think the reason was this: Moses knew that his request for God’s presence with a stiff-necked … More John Piper: The deepest doctrines of God have to do with everyday life

Paul changed the world through his commitment to establish and strengthen local churches.

February 10, 2011

Steven Cole, in a sermon from Acts 20:1-16, “HOW ONE MAN CHANGED THE WORLD” The apostle Paul changed the world as few other men have ever done. He lived in a day before jet airplanes or cars and paved highways. He had to go everywhere by foot, on donkeys, or by sailing vessel, none of … More Paul changed the world through his commitment to establish and strengthen local churches.