Tag: sermon

“From him, though him, and to him are all things. To him be glory forever.”

March 18, 2009

John Piper, in the introduction to the message, “The Deep Riches and Wisdom and Knowledge of God”: One of the highest points in my short, six-year teaching career in the Biblical Studies department at Bethel College was in the spring of 1977. I had spent the entire semester on Romans 9-11 leading about dozen advanced … More “From him, though him, and to him are all things. To him be glory forever.”

Vessels of Mercy

March 15, 2009

  God’s purpose in Romans 9:23 is “to make known the riches of his glory for vessels of mercy, which he has prepared beforehand for glory.” John Piper states in a sermon, “God’s Ultimate Purpose: Vessels of Mercy Knowing the Riches of His Glory”- As a Christian you are a vessel of mercy. You were called … More Vessels of Mercy

The Gospel of Romans

March 14, 2009

  In a sermon, “The Absolute Sovereignty of God: What is Romans 9 About?” John Piper asks: Will the promises of Romans 8 stand? Will the blood-bought promises that we Gentiles and Jews are staking our lives on stand? Will God stand by his commitments, sealed with the blood of his Son? Will he work … More The Gospel of Romans

Man’s Weakness and God’s Strength- Bob Deffinbaugh on Acts 18

February 6, 2009

Man’s Weakness and God’s Strength It took a while to realize this, but it is noteworthy that Paul’s first significant success evangelizing among the Gentiles came at this point in time, a time when Paul was at his lowest. He was fearful, both of his safety, and of the results of his ministry if he … More Man’s Weakness and God’s Strength- Bob Deffinbaugh on Acts 18

The Costs and Blessings of Frontier Missons…John Piper on Matthew 10

January 25, 2009

As someone passionately active in missions (vvmi.org), I am still NOT on the frontlines.  I experience the joys of being involved and seeing God at work, but I do not yet personally suffer any of the costs of frontier missions.  John Piper explains the COSTS and the BLESSINGS of frontier missions, in his sermon, “I … More The Costs and Blessings of Frontier Missons…John Piper on Matthew 10

If You Oppose Jesus, You Lose-John Piper on Acts 12 (Part 1)

January 21, 2009

In a sermon on Acts 12, “Execution, Escape and Eaten by Worms,” John Piper states: This chapter is about God and Herod. This Herod is Herod Agrippa I, the grandson of Herod the Great who was king when Jesus was born and ordered the infants killed in Bethlehem. He was brought up in Rome and … More If You Oppose Jesus, You Lose-John Piper on Acts 12 (Part 1)