Tag: sermon

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.

Ray Stedman: Deadly delusions and burning of books

February 8, 2011

Ray Stedman comments on Acts 19:18-20 Also many of those who were now believers came, confessing and divulging their practices. 19 And a number of those who had practiced magic arts brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted the value of them and found it came to fifty thousand … More Ray Stedman: Deadly delusions and burning of books

J. Ligon Duncan: The very cycle of worship presses the believer to trust God that He will provide

February 8, 2011

In a sermon on Exodus 23:10-19, J.Ligon Duncan shares these observations: In verses 10-12, we see how God has woven Himself into the very rhythm of weekly life in Israel and how trusting God for provision and sustenance is woven into the yearly calendar of Israel.  In verses 10-12, we have a section that reflects … More J. Ligon Duncan: The very cycle of worship presses the believer to trust God that He will provide

Steven Cole: God’s work and God’s workers in process.

February 7, 2011

Pastor Steven Cole asks some good questions about the passage for today, Acts 18:18-28, and encourages us to look for ways we see God using “people in process” to accomplish His work. Our text shows us God’s work and God’s workers in process.It’s a passage of Scripture where I wish that the Lord had seen … More Steven Cole: God’s work and God’s workers in process.

Piper on covenant condition: “it’s like saying that the condition you must meet in order to benefit from your vacation is to enjoy the sunsets.”

February 7, 2011

Pastor John Piper comments on Exodus 19-20, our Bible reading passage for today, where God makes a covenant with Israel and gives the 10 commandments.  Piper asks, “what are the divine promises and human conditions of this covenant? What does God commit himself to do? And what does he require of his covenant partner?”   Here … More Piper on covenant condition: “it’s like saying that the condition you must meet in order to benefit from your vacation is to enjoy the sunsets.”

Piper: Christian gospel – is not a “help-wanted” sign, but a “help available” sign.

February 5, 2011

John Piper comments on Paul’s message at the Areopagus (Acts 17:16-34), in a sermon “Why God Cannot Be Served But Loves to Serve”– In that message, two verses stand out as the essence of why Paul had hated this message and felt so threatened by it. Verses 24-25: “The God who made the world and all … More Piper: Christian gospel – is not a “help-wanted” sign, but a “help available” sign.