Founders Baptist Church VIDEO

Introduction: A great awakening among the Jewish people is coming in the future. It will come at the end of the age. It will come during the tribulation period, especially in the last half of the tribulation period. It will come especially, and in a massive way, at the time of the second advent. That great awakening is described in this 13th chapter. What is described is a great day of cleansing. And in this description, we find — not just the wonder of what God will graciously do for the Jewish people — but what God has done for ALL OF HIS PEOPLE in THE CLEANSING of His people. What God will do for Israel at the end of the age, God has done for you and me on the day that He saved us and forgave us of all our sins. We will consider this chapter under five headings, each one having to do with a relationship between God's saving acts and the cleansing of God's people. I. REPENTANCE AND CLEANSING (THE MOURNING OF THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER) This chapter is vitally connected to the ending of the previous one. "In that day" makes clear that a continuation of thought is occurring. This reaches back to verses 10-14 of the previous chapter and repeats the words at the beginning of verse 11. We can state the connection this way. THE GODLY GRIEF THAT GOD POURS OUT ON THE HOUSE OF DAVID AND THE INHABITANTS OF JERUSALEM IS DESIGNED BY GOD TO BRING THEM TO THEIR CLEANSING. This is what we find wherever salvation occurs, wherever cleansing occurs, wherever justification occurs — a broken and contrite heart. GODLY SORROW. GENUINE REPENTANCE. ESV 2 Corinthians 7:10 For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. The faith t

Introduction: Someone once said, "Sin is its own worst avenger." THIS IS TO SAY, "IN THE SINS THEMSELVES ARE THE SEEDS THAT DESTROY." The CONSEQUENCES of sin punish the transgressor. The man or woman who chooses sin chooses self-harm. WHY? BECAUSE SIN IS TRANSGRESSION AGAINST GOD HIMSELF. Whatever is contrary to God's nature and God's will is contrary to GOOD. ALL RIGHTEOUSNESS IS GOOD AND ALL SIN IS DESTRUCTIVE. And standing behind all sin, all rebellion against God is the great leader of that rebellion — Satan — and he is a DESTROYER. ESV John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. NAS Revelation 9:11 They have as king over them, the angel of the abyss; his name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in the Greek he has the name Apollyon. (Ἀπολλύων is "a destroyer.") In sin is that which is OUT OF ORDER. In sin is that which is SELF-DESTROYING. In sin is that which is OTHERS-DESTROYING. In sin is the WISDOM FROM BELOW that produces CHAOS ALL AROUND. THE FRUIT OF SIN IS PAIN, LOSS, REGRET, DISCONTENTMENT, AND EMPTINESS.

Jealousy and envy are not minor flaws but destructive sins that spring from unbelief, discontentment, and idolatry. In this episode, Dr. Richard Caldwell explains how these heart issues reveal a lack of trust in God's sovereignty and corrupt both worship and relationships. Scripture calls believers to walk by the Spirit, putting away envy and cultivating love, gratitude, and contentment in Christ. True freedom is found when the heart rejoices in God's wisdom, rests in His providence, and treasures Christ above all else.

This episode unpacks what Scripture teaches about true biblical friendship. Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot explain how Christians are called to walk together in truth, offering gentle correction and encouragement when sin arises. They discuss loving accountability in marriage, the distinction between friendship and fellowship, the importance of humility and contentment in relationships, and how the local church provides the context for healthy, Christ-centered community.

Many believers rely on familiar phrases to express faith, but not all clichés align with biblical truth. This episode examines common sayings like "God works in mysterious ways," "Let go and let God," and "God will not give you more than you can handle." Pastor Caldwell urges listeners to move beyond shallow theology by testing every phrase against Scripture and embracing the richness of God's Word as the foundation of faith.

Patience is essential to the Christian life. In this episode, we see that true patience is not passive but Spirit-produced endurance grounded in humility and trust in God's sovereignty. Scripture calls believers to respond with gentleness, endure trials, and wait on the Lord, knowing His ways are perfect and His timing is always good.

The Charlie Kirk Memorial Service was an extraordinary cultural and spiritual moment, drawing millions to hear gospel truths proclaimed by national leaders. Pastor Richard Caldwell reflects on the need for gospel clarity, the dangers of mixing truth with error, and the hopeful possibility of revival. Erica Kirk's powerful testimony of forgiveness revealed true Christian strength, reminding us that change must be spiritual before political.

The assassination of Charlie Kirk raises sobering questions for believers. In this episode, Dr. Caldwell and Dr. Philpot reflect on the tragedy, asking whether Kirk's death should be viewed as martyrdom and how Christians can respond faithfully. They discuss righteous anger without sin, God's sovereignty in life and death, and the enduring hope of the gospel. Listeners are called to remain steadfast, prayerful, and bold in their witness, even in the face of hostility and loss.

Sanctification is not moralism or passive waiting but the grace of God at work in the believer, producing obedience, holiness, and growth in Christ. In this episode, Richard Caldwell explains how Christians are called to discipline themselves for godliness while relying fully on God's Spirit. True sanctification is grace-fueled effort that flows from justification and looks forward to glorification, shaping a life of worship, obedience, and joy in Christ.

Perseverance of the saints is the biblical truth that true believers endure to the end, not by their own strength but because God preserves them. Through trials, tribulations, and suffering, genuine faith is tested and proven real. Scripture shows that assurance rests not in a prayer once prayed but in the ongoing work of God's Spirit keeping His people in faith. This doctrine offers both confidence and comfort, reminding us that perseverance is God's grip on us, not ours on Him.

True masculinity is defined not by cultural stereotypes but by Scripture. This episode explores biblical headship, authority, and the calling of men to act with courage, strength, and Christlike humility. Rejecting both feminization and abusive authority, we highlight God's design for manhood in the home, church, and society, rooted in Christ as the perfect model of leadership.

Perhaps the clearest testimony to the depravity of man is the amount of light that he can meet with that does him absolutely NO GOOD. It doesn't matter how much spiritual light that an unregenerate person meets with, if left to himself, he is not benefited by that light, rather his guilt is increased because he has no appetite for it. The truth doesn't save him in his natural state; the truth only condemns him. Man's spiritual blindness is more than just spiritual ignorance; it is WILLFUL spiritual ignorance.

In this exhortation on marriage from James 1:12–18, Dr. Richard Caldwell departs from his usual exposition to speak pastorally and practically about the goodness of marriage as God designed it. Reflecting on forty-two years of marriage to his wife, he reminds us that marriage is God's creation, a covenant between one man and one woman for life, and a gift that points to something greater—the gospel of Jesus Christ. Marriage is more than companionship; it is a daily testing ground of our faith and sanctification. Our devotion to Christ is proven most clearly in our homes, where love, humility, forgiveness, and the fruit of the Spirit must be lived out with our spouses. In this exhortation, Dr. Caldwell lays out foundational convictions for healthy marriages: a genuine commitment to Christ lived at home, a permanent view of the marriage covenant, and a recognition that marriage is lived before the face of God. Whether you are newly married, long established, or struggling, this message offers biblical encouragement and challenges us to see marriage as a gift filled with other gifts—mutual love, support, wisdom, service, and witness—all designed to glorify Christ. Scripture Reference: James 1:12–18

This episode explores the Christian's life before and after salvation. Pastor Richard Caldwell explains justification and sanctification, showing how believers are declared righteous in Christ and progressively renewed through the Spirit. Past sins no longer define us but serve as reminders of God's grace and opportunities for testimony. Every believer shares the same story—once dead in sin, now alive in Christ.