Catch the full unedited messages from Calvary Chapel Tyler, going verse-by-verse through the Bible. Pastor Tim teaches through the New Testament on Sunday mornings, and the Old Testament on Wednesday evenings.
Tim Burns, Pastor - Calvary Chapel Tyler
As Peter continues Chapter 4, he takes a few verses to look at some of the things that Christians are to be consistently doing. Our Lord Jesus does have things for us to do, and we have good reason to do them. Not only will we be held accountable for our opportunities, but the ultimate […]
As Ezra opens, there is both excitement as God stirs up the heart of a pagan king to send God's people home, and there is mundane with a long list of names and numbers. Even so, there is a common thread: God's temple is meant to be in Jerusalem, and God sent His people back […]
The ancient people of Jerusalem hit their rock-bottom in 587BC, seen in their horrific conquest by the Babylonians and in their resulting captivity. There is no question that the things God's people endured were awful…but there was also no doubt that God was still God. He was still good, and His people could still turn […]
The apostle writes of what Jesus did at the cross, what He did in the grave, and what He does today in heaven. Peter calls the attention of his readers to the wonderful work of Jesus which brings about our salvation. Just look at what Jesus did…and believe! Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
Is there hope in the book of Lamentations? Yes! The people of Judah were God's covenant people, and whatever else happened, they remained God's covenant people. Thus, they could hope in God's covenant promises…no matter what. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
The Bible has much to say about marriage…perhaps not so much the wedding ceremony, but certainly the design God has for it, as well as the roles to be fulfilled by both husband and wife. Why should we abide by our Biblical roles in marriage? So that people see Jesus and glorify God. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 […]
The Bible has much to say about marriage…perhaps not so much the wedding ceremony, but certainly the design God has for it, as well as the roles to be fulfilled by both husband and wife. Why should we abide by our Biblical roles in marriage? So that people see Jesus and glorify God. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 […]
Once Thomas was convinced of Jesus' bodily resurrection from the dead, his life was incalculably changed. But before that change came, he first needed to believe. For Thomas, it took a week longer than necessary. Don't wait to believe in the Risen Jesus! Make the choice today. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ —-
To those who wonder if God sees them, or if He knows what they've endured, they can rest easy…He does. He hasn't forgotten them, because He never forgets. He knows and loves His people, and will always act according to His word. It should be a comfort to us, just as it would have been […]
Submission is not merely a good idea for the well-functioning of society; for the Christian it plays an important role in our evangelism. Our submission to others is part of our submission to God, and that testifies of Jesus. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
God never lets sin go forever unpunished. It all will be answered…which is one reason we each desperately need Jesus! Unless He serves as our Advocate and Redeemer, we each would receive all that Babylon deserved. The only difference between us is Jesus. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
When God saves us by grace, He does an amazing work in our lives as the church. We experience not only the Lord Jesus being our Rock, our chief cornerstone as we are built upon Him, but we are radically transformed by God. We become what we were not, and we are given what we […]
The apostle Peter understood the importance of the word of God in the lives of Christians. God uses His word in our lives to sanctify us – to teach us – to even help us be born again through the preaching of the gospel. The word of God is what we need, and we ought […]
In these next chapters, God speaks to one individual and many nations, with most of these nations being explicitly opposed to God. Even so, God has a word for them because God is sovereign over each of them. He knows them, even if they don't worship Him. He reaches out to them, because even they […]
As God's children, we are called to live in the holiness of God. How and why are we to do it? Such is Peter's instruction, which serves as yet another reminder of the grace of God. Our holy God has indeed called us to holy living, but it is something made possible by our holy […]
Chapters 42-44 conclude the historical narrative section of the book of Jeremiah, and what we find are a series of bad decisions. Instead of finally submitting themselves to the will of God for them, the Jewish remnant continues to rebel, and they make things all the worse. It was as if they went from the […]
There isn't any question that we will have trials. How will we handle them? Does being a Christian help us today when we face these troubles today? The Bible tells us: yes. We have Jesus, and we find that our Jesus is enough. Jesus is so good that He gets us through everything else. Apple: […]
In its last days, despite all of Jeremiah's warnings, Jerusalem fell, and the kingdom of Judah was destroyed. It looked as if things couldn't have gotten worse. Yet even in this, God did not abandon them. He held onto His people because of His covenant promise and His grace. All they needed to do was […]
As Simon Peter opens what we know as the 1st of his letters, he delves into the subject of salvation. As he does, he goes to such depths as we might ask: “What more can we say than what has already been said?” God's gift to us of our salvation is so wonderful, so glorious […]
Surely Jeremiah did not desire a prison ministry, but it was thrust upon him as God used it to continually reach out to a wayward king. Sadly, Zedekiah refused God's mercy till the very end, causing the unnecessary suffering of his family and his people…all because of a lack of surrendered faith. Don't wait; surrender […]
As James closes his letter, he once again issues a call to action. Biblical Christianity is not do-nothing; it is do-something. These acts of faith have actual benefits to those who practice them. Real Christianity makes a real impact upon real Christians…the key is for us to intentionally do it. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
How do God's people respond to God's word? In ancient Judah, some had a right response; others (like the king) rejected it outright. God's word did not change; what changed was the response of the people hearing it. What will be your response to the word of God? Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
There are right ways and wrong ways for Christians to handle our wealth and opportunities. We need to be warned against the wrong so we can do what is right, all to the glory of God. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
Humility isn't merely a nice concept; it is essential practice for the Christian. We cannot be those who merely give lip-service to humility; we must be those who live it out…just as did our Lord Jesus. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
When God gave such wonderful promises to Judah, how could the people know that these promises were good? Because God backed them with His own full faith and credit. All of God's promises are good. They are backed by the best security available: Himself. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
There are wise ways to use our words, and unwise ways. We need to be mindful with what sort of ‘wisdom' we use with our words, for there is one way that is welcomed by God, and another which is opposed by Him. As James puts it plainly in Ch 4:6, “God resists the proud, […]
Some things regarding the plans of God concerning the nation of Israel seemed to Jeremiah's ears to be almost inconceivable, impossible. But as Jeremiah was reminded, he worshipped the God who does the impossible. There is nothing too hard, too difficult for Him to do. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
Despite the children's rhyme about sticks and stones, words can hurt, even leaving lasting scars. If we are going to be sincere unhypocritical disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ, we need to watch our mouths. While we don't want our faith to be nothing but talk, the things we say do matter. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: […]
James makes it clear: faith without works is dead. We need Jesus' grace to do good works, but because we can do good works, we should do good works. Our faith in Christ should be seen, and the way to see our faith is through our actions. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
In the first Christmas greetings in all history, the angel Gabriel gave Mary the news of the soon birth of Jesus. What did Gabriel tell her? (1) She had found grace; (2) she would have a Son; (3) He will be the great God and King. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
God has wonderful plans for His forever people, plans that stretch into a future kingdom. How we need to trust the plans of God! When we belong to Him through Jesus Christ, God isn't done with us yet. He has future plans for us…plans that are better than we can imagine. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
The church is the one place where unloving partiality should be absent. We are all equal in our need for the forgiveness of God through Jesus Christ. How could any true Christian practice partiality over another? It is antithetical to the gospel, and James calls it out at the beginning of Chapter 2. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 […]
God wants us to know His word, so that we would trust His plan and promises concerning Jesus. The more we look to Him according to His word, the less we will be distracted by lies and fall into despair. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
Are we to hear the word? Yes…but we are also to do what we hear. These things are not in competition against each other; we need both if we are to walk in the spiritual maturity and blessing that God desires for us. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
Although there are many lies about God's word, as God's people, we are not to listen. Instead of listening to lies, we are to remain steadfast to the true word of God. In His true word, there is true hope. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
Christians can endure even the worst of temptations thrown at us, providing that our perspective changes. Instead of seeing these times as guaranteed failures and hardships, we see them as opportunities for the grace of God to be magnified. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
If Christians are to emulate the character of Christ, it means we must develop the character of Christ…and that means we require trials. Just like physical exercise results in physical endurance, so do spiritual trials result in spiritual strength. It may seem like eating brussels sprouts at the time, but the end-result is worth it! […]
When Jeremiah stood near the temple and preached a message of God's judgment upon Judah, the people didn't like it and he was soon put on trial for his very life. His defense was simple: all he did was preach the word of God. If the people didn't like it, that was their problem. God's […]
It is possible to do God's will with God's help. God wants us to live for Him, to do His work…and God makes it possible for us to do it. This is the good news that is contained in the gospel, of which we are reminded as the marvelous book of Hebrews comes to an […]
As Christians, we've got to pay attention to Biblical teaching! It means listening to the local leadership given us by God, but as long as what those leaders are teaching is Biblical, then it is inevitably going to lead us to Jesus and keep us looking to Jesus. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
God's word is true! Whether God's word sounded ‘good' to the people (or not), His word is always true. We are to receive His word, believe it, and speak it…because the things God says, He means. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
Love truly is essential for the Christian, and the Christian has every reason to express love. Why? Because we belong to God! God has already done so much for us in Jesus. It is only right (and natural) that our faith in Christ finds expression in our lives through acts of love. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: […]
Although the privilege of royalty did not exempt the Davidic kings from God's judgment, the promises of God's grace were not removed. The sins of men can neither overcome the word of God, nor can they overcome the grace of God. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
The races we begin, we want to finish. We neither want to get sidelined, nor to drop out. Instead, we keep our eyes focused on the prize of our high calling, and keep moving to Jesus. Keep making forward progress, and He will ensure you go all the way. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
As Christians, we are to go all the way to Jesus, not stopping short. In the past, others have stopped short with grievous results. We need to be warned of their example. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
God is the Potter, and we as His people are His clay. As the Potter, God will do what He wishes with us. How we respond to His work and will is up to us. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
It isn't easy when God takes us to the woodshed, but there are some great benefits that come from it. Our God is our loving heavenly Father, and our Lord Jesus already endured more than we can imagine. We can look to Him, knowing that He is with us, and that He's always going to […]
While rebuke is never fun, God's promises of mercy and grace remain true. Thus, when we are rebuked by God, we shouldn't forsake Him; we should cling to Him. We should trust Him. He gives us the opportunity to do so…we need only respond. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
As born-again Christians, God has placed us in a race of faith. It's time to run! Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
By no means did Jeremiah have an easy message! His task was to proclaim God's judgment to the people day-in and day-out…to preach so much to the point that no one could ignore it. They needed to hear about God's judgment, so they would turn to God in sincere repentance. That message is still needed […]
Faith is the baseline expectation for all the people in the church. God has always worked among those who have true faith in Him. This is His desire for all of us. Specifically, it is His desire for YOU. Christian: make the choice today to walk by faith! Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ
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