Sermons tagged #Common

Blood was holy to Israel because God used it to point to the atonement of Christ for us and the life of Christ in us.

What is the first part of Israel's distinguishing the holy from the common? Leviticus 17 prepares us for the evening sermon on the Lord's Day. In these sixteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the first part of Israel's distinguishing the holy from the common was to be their respect for the holiness of blood.

The Church is guarded as true believers contend for the faith.

Today Pastor Bill Bradshaw begins the section of Romans dedicated to the sovereignty of God. From twins being born to to Isaac and Rebekah and God choosing to bless one but not the other to how the potter chooses to make one lump of clay into something used in honorable service and one for a common purpose God makes choices because he is sovereign. How does God decide and what part to we have to play in making our choices? Listen and learn about the vessels that God has prepared. Which vessel are you? If you choose Jesus He will not disappoint. God bless you! Hope to see you next week!

A look at "Christian Nationalism" and how it relates to biblical christianity and our roles as believers. How we are to interact with government, society, and authorities as biblical pilgrims on this earth? What does history teach us?

What flows from our original nature was pictured to Israel in the defilement of what flowed from the body of death. But what flows from Christ was pictured to them in the cleansing and atonement that were offered to them.

from our Reformation on Conference on the Dutch Reformation

We look at the third thing Thomas Watson teaches us we pray for specially in "But Deliver Us from Evil" in the sixth petition of the Lord's Prayer: "...we pray to be delivered from the evil of the world." We study the first five of seven things about the world Watson lists to be delivered from: 1) It is a defiling world; 2) It is an ensnaring world; 3) It is a discouraging world; 4) It is a deadening world; 5) it is a maligning world.

From where does strength come? Isaiah 26:1–19 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these nineteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that strength comes from the Lord alone.

A look at "Christian Nationalism" and how it relates to biblical christianity and our roles as believers. How we are to interact with government, society, and authorities as biblical pilgrims on this earth? What does history teach us?

Jesus is our Priest Who ministers effectually and leads us in acceptable worship.

Of all that God completely owns, He specially chooses His Church alone to love. God Chose and Loves to Love You.

In this episode of the Out of the Question Podcast, hosts Andrea Schwartz and Dr Charles Roberts examine the societal effects of shifting from Biblical to statutory law. They discuss the crucial role of understanding biblical principles for responsible jury service, illuminating the intersection of faith and justice. Used by permission from The Chalcedon Foundation.

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I. The ceremonial law had to be canceled. A. It separated all Jews and Gentiles. B. The Christian Church contains all kinds. II. Cleansing of the common comes in Christ. A. Of foods and people. B. The gospel assures of it.

What sorts of things might the Lord use to take His servants where He wants them to go? Acts 22:22–23:10 looks forward to the morning sermon on the coming Lord's Day. In these nineteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that believers are freed to serve God with a clear conscience by the confidence that the Lord orders literally everything for their good and for their service to Him.

This faith, although it is different in degrees, and may be weak or strong, yet it is in the least degree of it different in the kind or nature of it, as is all other saving grace, from the faith and common grace of temporary believers; and therefore, though it may be many times assailed and weakened, yet it gets the victory, growing up in many to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the author and finisher of our faith.

The Father, Son and Holy Ghost call Sinners to come into the ark of salvation freely given in Christ. To those who hear it, it is an effectual and gracious call. To those who refuse and will not trust Christ, they will die in their sins under the wrath of God. Why will you die in your sins? Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved.

The final benediction of the Bible speaks of grace. What exactly does grace mean when spiritually applied?

Pilate was a lowly small time, unimpressive, untrustworthy magistrate. So why was he mentioned so much in the Gospels and even included in the Apostles' Creed? This is the first of three sermons looking into these questions.With Matt 27:11-14 and John 18:28-38 we see the first of three Gentile trials and are encouraged to have a good confession of Christ in the midst of trial, just as Christ gave a good confession before Pilate. We also learn more of the difference between the redemptive and common kingdoms (our kingdom is not of this world and is not one of nation-building).And we learn of... I. Depravity of Man vs. Sovereignty of God (Mt 27:1-2; Jn 18:28-32) II. Common Kingdom vs. Redemptive Kingdom (Mt 27:11; Jn 18:33-36) III. Foolishness of Man vs. Wisdom of God (Jn 18:37-38; 1 Cor 1:21-30)

The Lord wants people who are Qadas (sanctified), set apart from that which is common, or ordinary because the LORD sanctifies you. This title, the LORD Sanctifies always starts with "I" - "Ani" in Hebrew and ends with a suffix that says the LORD sanctifies you, or him, or them, or Israel. None are worthy of His sanctification, but He does it anyway, because The LORD who sanctifies loves us!

This sermon is our first attempt at an in-house converting of audio cassettes into digital form of sermons recorded during the 30 year ministry of Rev. Wallace A. Bell at PRPC to make his service available to new generations of Christians. This sermon is part of a 2-part series and was preached on November 21, 1999. If you would like to help us hire a company to convert thousands of tapes and make them available at a much quicker rate, please donate online or in the mail and note "Pastor Bell Tape Project". The estimated cost is about $25K (and that's a discount and hard to find, we looked around and are ready to work with a friend of our current pastor located out of state). Thank you!

Rom 12 answers the question "What's a Living Sacrifice to Do?" with "Serve others, especially in the Church." Then Rom 13 answers the question "What's a Living Sacrifice Subject To?" with "Be Subject to others, even in the World." I. Subject to Authorities (13:1-7) ----A. Authority is from God (v1) ------------Primer of Two Kingdoms ----B. Obeying Authority is to Obey God (v2) ----C. Authority Encourages Good, Discourages Evil (vv3-4) ----D. So Subject to Authority and Render what Due (Taxes) (vv5-7) II. Subject to Neighbors (13:8-10) ----A. Render what Due to Neighbor (Love) ------------Primer of New Covenant and Law of God ----B. Law of Love III. Subject to Christ (13:11-14) ----A. Christ Subjected to Law ----B. We Subject to ChristIn Rom 13:1-7 the authority of the civil magistrate is stated. How does God give this authority? We look to the Noahic covenant with all men and all creation and the resulting common kingdom to see. The distinction between the common kingdom where God rules as Creator and the redemptive kingdom where God rules as Redeemer is foundational to understand church/state issues.In Rom 13:8-10 the moral law of God (summarized by the 10 commandments) is rightfully called the law of love and is the guideline for us in our loving God and loving others. Understanding that the civil laws of Israel expired with Israel and were never meant to be used as the model for other nations is also foundational to understand. Rom 13:11-14 is then a call to be subject to Christ in going forth as salt and light with the Gospel, as citizens of the redemptive kingdom yet sojourning citizens of the common kingdom, for the sake of Christ and His Gospel.