Sermons tagged #Peter

To attain the dream of becoming thoroughly Christlike, you have to build a ladder to it.

2 Peter 1:11-15 ...for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you, knowing that shortly I must put off my tent, just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me. Moreover I will be careful to ensure that you always have a reminder of these things after my decease.

In our study, the Acts transition from Mosaic Law to Jesus and the Gospel of the Grace of God continues as Peter faces the END of the Mosaic dietary laws and the end of the segregation of Jews from "unclean" Gentiles. Also Reference: John 14:6, Acts 4:12 https://bbfohio.com

CURRENT EVENTS UPDATE: Israel at War (11/26/2023). We discuss the need for AR-15's, the hostages being released, the propaganda war including a Muslim girl who blew her own face off and the world blamed Israel, etc., with a discussion of Anti-Semitism in Europe, on-line and in the U.S. In our study, the Acts transition from Mosaic Law to Jesus and the Gospel of the Grace of God continues as Peter faces the END of the Mosaic dietary laws and the end of the segregation of Jews from "unclean" Gentiles. Also Reference: John 14:6, Acts 4:12 https://bbfohio.com

God has reached out to all sinners everywhere in 4 gracious actions that welcome sinners into His grace. God has given us His word, He has given us Jesus Christ our Lord, the Lord of all. He has given understanding to certain men whose minds are darknened by sin. And He has given His people command to preach this gospel to sinners wherever they may meet them . The imperative which flows out of this is - Believe the gospel. Will you repent and believe the gospel of Christ.

Continuing in our study of apostolic preaching, we note other features which come to the fore in Peter's preaching at Pentecost. It is Christian and adoring, fervent, ardent, urgent, full of Christ. It is applied and direct, spoken boldly and plainly. It is affectionate and gracious, holding out gospel hope. It is blessed and fruitful, owned by the Holy Spirit to the salvation of thousands. It is an enduring example, and gives us a great confidence.

The Look Like Their Savior Everybody loves a good illustration... UNTIL they become the illustration. Living illustrations... orchestrated and ordered by God, can often be unprecedented, unpredictable and unprotected from the scrutiny of men. Summary bullet points from the transcription of the message. • Jesus' identity and purpose. ◦ Pastor Nick emphasizes the importance of praising God in both good and bad times, citing John 19:18 and Isaiah 53 as sources of encouragement. ◦ Holden explains how Jesus' sacrifice and peace are not temporary, but everlasting, and can be found through trusting Him, as seen in John 20 and 21. ◦ John emphasizes Jesus' identity as the Son of God and Messiah, citing His miracles and claims to be the Anointed One. • Jesus' purpose and Pilate's recognition of his divinity. ◦ Pastor Nick emphasizes the importance of purpose in life, citing John's purpose in writing his gospel as an example. ◦ John's gospel highlights Jesus' life and death, with Pastor Nick noting that Jesus' qualifications for death came from the life he lived (Chapter 19). ◦ Pilate questions Jesus' identity, finds no fault, and releases Barabbas to the crowd. • Jesus' trial and crucifixion. ◦ Barabbas was a known robber and possibly a murderer, with a history of rebellion against the governing authorities. ◦ Jesus was preferred over Barabbas by the crowd, despite his criminal past, because he came to die and bear witness to the truth of our salvation through his sacrifice. ◦ Pastor Nick describes the mistreatment of Jesus by the Roman soldiers, including the placement of a crown of thorns on his head and a purple robe. ◦ The chief priests and officers cry out

Acts 10:45 "And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost." King James Version

Peter's preaching on the Day of Pentecost is remarkable because of the speaker, the occasion, and the result. It could be considered the first sermon of the Christian era, an enduring example of new covenant ministry. Here we consider three of several noteworthy features: this sermon is gripping and immediate, it is scriptural and reasonable, and it is doctrinal and instructive. All of these things should continue to characterise the preaching that God's ministers provide and that God's church expects.

The faithful devotion of three women brought them to be the first to hear that Christ was risen.

Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus Mark 15:43 KJV

The rising frequency of natural disasters and severe storms has led many to ponder: is the weather governed by God, influenced by Satan, or does it unfold entirely at random and beyond control? The Scriptures do not leave this subject open to debate – the Son of God is in sovereign command over every aspect of nature. Join us this coming Sunday for a comprehensive exploration into the remarkable evidence of the mastery of Jesus over the activity of nature, as well as His authoritative claims of absolute mastery over the lives of His people.

In our study, we turn our attention from Saul back to Peter who travels from Jerusalem to Lydda to heal Aeneas and then to Joppa in order to heal and raise Tabitha from the dead, all for the purpose of confirming the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and transitioning Jews from Mosaic Law to the Gospel of the grace of God. Also Reference: 1 Chronicles 8:12, Romans 7:4-6 https://bbfohio.com

CURRENT EVENTS UPDATE: (1) Israel at War 11/19/2023 as the ground war in Gaza continues, actor John Voight speaks out against his daughter Joline's typical ignorance, Poland's UEFA soccer team joins Israel for 1 minute moment of silence, (2) The false false Fedsurrection of 1/6/21 continues to be exposed as we show video clips including segments of which were released by Speaker Mike Johnson from 40,000+ hours of video. In our study, we turn our attention from Saul back to Peter who travels from Jerusalem to Lydda to heal Aeneas and then to Joppa in order to heal and raise Tabitha from the dead, all for the purpose of confirming the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and transitioning Jews from Mosaic Law to the Gospel of the grace of God. Also Reference: 1 Chronicles 8:12, Romans 8:1-4 https://bbfohio.com

On this podcast, we discuss a giving and receiving grace. The discussion begins by thinking about pastor's kids. It then reminds us of the presence of grace throughout the Scripture.