Sermons tagged #Covenant

How is the principle of contra-deserved mercy displayed in history? Romans 9:24–29 prepares us for the sermon in the midweek prayer meeting. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the principle of contra-deserved mercy is displayed both in how the Lord saves Gentiles and in how the Lord saves Jews.

Acts 21:34 "And some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: and when he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be carried into the castle." King James Version

Romans 5:12-19 give a New Testament commentary on the Covenants of Works and Grace set forth in the Old Testament. The principle of works vs the principle of grace is a theme throughout the Scriptures, culminating in the final judgment of Revelation 20 where all people will be judged either by their works or by their position "In Christ" under His righteousness with their names written in the Lamb's book of life. There are two covenants, works and grace, to federal heads, Adam and Christ, two destinations, death and life.

In the morning we will look ahead to the incarnation and virgin birth of our Savior by seeing some of the results of His arrival as promised in Isaiah 40.1, 2. This is one place GF Handel drew from for part of The Messiah, but it is also foundational for one of the hymns in our Blue Psalter. This text should make for a very helpful start to our Advent focus this year.Scripture Reading: Isaiah 39.1 – 40.2 Text: Isaiah 40.1, 2 Message: "The Comfort of His Arrival" Theme: The Lord commands His prophets to tell of perfect Comfort to come This Word is clearly from the covenant God This Word will come tenderly from Him through His prophets This Word will tell the people that the war is over This Word will extol the full salvation in the arrival of the Messiah

This faithful priest Zechariah, visited by an angel, watching his barren wife give birth to a son, hearing how his young relative is pregnant by the Spirit with the Messiah, bursts out with this beautiful praise to God. To Israel (v68-75) A. The Horn of Salvation is Raised (v68-69) B. The Prophecies are Fulfilled (v70-71) C. The Promises are Kept (v72-75) To John (v76-79) A. What John Will Do (v76-77) B. What Jesus Will Do (v78-79)

This sermon was delivered on December 3, 2023 at Antioch Presbyterian Church, a mission work of Calvary Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America located in Woodruff, South Carolina. Mr. Brad Egan delivered this sermon entitled "The Promise of the Church's Victory over Sin" on Genesis 3. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit antiochpca.com or contact us at [email protected].

In Isaiah 56:1–8, we are shown 4 characteristics of Yahweh's covenant community. I. Yahweh's covenant community is evidenced by obeying Yahweh's commands. A. Keep justice (v. 1a). B. Do righteousness (v. 1b). Why? Salvation is coming (v. 1c, d). C. Keep the Sabbath (v. 2c). D. Do no evil (v. 2d). Why? You will be blessed (v. 2a, b). II. Yahweh's covenant community is expanded by Yahweh's inclusiveness: outcasts are now welcomed. A. The foreigner is welcome (v. 3a, b). B. The eunuch is welcome (v. 3b, c). III. Yahweh's community is given Yahweh's blessings for covenant obedience. A. The eunuch who holds fast to the covenant will be blessed with the family's name (v. 4–5). B. The foreigner who holds fast to the covenant will be blessed with the family's worship (vs. 6–7) IV. Yahweh's community is built by Yahweh's faithfulness to his promises. A. I gathered the outcasts of Israel (v. 8a, b) … B. And I will gather others as well (v. 8c, d).

Psalm 33 Genesis 12, 22 Matthew 1

Are Unchangeable Are Christ-Centered Are Confirmed

The church this side of heaven is always the church MILITANT. But how often are Christians known as peacemakers? And how do you put together the call to be pure and holy and also to be a peacemaker in every level of your interaction with others. This probing sermon addresses these issues and so many others. And it will challenge YOU to be peacemakers - even as part of the church militant. We need this message in our day!

Weekly podcast previewing Sunday's sermon at Grace Baptist Church in Grand Bay, Alabama Available each Saturday by 10:30 A.M. Episode 193 Brethren, We Have Met To Worship Piano Instrumental Arranged and Performed by Amy Rasmussen Digital Audio Captured from You Tube video published by SforzanDuo, 2021 Used by Permission Brethren, We Have Met To Worship Tune Name: HOLY MANNA Words by George Atkins Music by William Moore Additional words and arrangement by Heather Sorenson Copyright (c) 2013 by HAL LEONARD CORPORATION International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved

We begin our survey of Deuteronomy with an overview of its contents, and some brief observations from throughout the book. Truly, the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, that He might bring them into the land of Canaan.

Bible study of the book by Richard Belcher, "The Fulfillment of the Promises of God: An Explanation of Covenant Theology"

In the Magnificat ("my soul MAGNIFIES the Lord") Mary speaks about: What the Incarnation Means for Her What the Incarnation Means for the Needy What the Incarnation Means for Israel

Why does God redeem sinners? Psalm 105 prepares us for the opening portion of public worship on the Lord's Day. In these forty-five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God redeems sinners to display His glory in faithfulness, power, mercy, generosity, and wisdom.

Reading: Genesis 17:1-14; Mark 10: 13-16 Text: Lord's Day 27 Your children are baptised because they are God's children The modern objections to this The Scriptural foundations for this The practical implications of this

The Beginning

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-9a; 2:19-20; 3:9-11; 1 John 4:9-12 Text: Ruth 2:20 Sermon Title: The Power of Kindness Sermon Theme: GOD SHOWS KINDNESS TO HELP THOSE IN NEED Sermon Points: I. Its Sacrificial Performance II. Its Encouraging Presence III. Its Life-Giving Power