The audio podcast for each week's sermon at Redemption Bible Chapel in London Ontario. Our Mission is to Glorify God through the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20), in the spirit of the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-39).
Boasting at the banquet?Justification has always been by faith (4:1-3)Justification is a gift (4:4-5)Justification is a change of status (4:6-8)Justification lets you live for God with honesty and boldness
When Bad Things Happen (vv. 15-18)Not Seeing, But Believing (vv. 19-21)Pressing On With the Lord (vv. 22-26)
The Reality of Death (49:29a, 33)The Necessity of a Funeral (49:29b-32, 50:2-9, 12-14)The Experience of Grieving (50:1, 3b, 10-11)
Spiritual Leadership Shapes Generations (vv. 1-4)Character Has Consequences (vv. 5-7)God's Sovereignty Secures Our Hope (vv. 8-12)
The Adoption (vv. 1-12)The Blessing (vv. 13-20)The Promise (vv. 21-22)
The Contrast of Powers: Pharaoh (vv. 1-6)The Contrast of Powers: Jacob (vv. 7-10)The Contrast of Powers: Joseph (vv. 11-26)The Contrast of Powers: God (vv. 27-31)
God will destabilize His sheep as we step out in faith (v. 1)God will demonstrate His care as we step out in faith (vv. 2-4)God will display His glory as we step out in faith (vv. 5-27)God will deploy His resources as we step out in faith (vv. 28-34)
God will destabilize His sheep as we step out in faith (v. 1)God will demonstrate His care as we step out in faith (vv. 2-4)God will display His glory as we step out in faith (vv. 5-27)God will deploy His resources as we step out in faith (vv. 28-34)
Christ's desire to make Himself known to us (vv. 1-5a).The truth of God is foundation for a heart of forgiveness (vv. 5b-8).Christ's desire for us to come near to Him (vv. 9-24).This good news seems unbelievable (vv. 25-28).
Looking for change?The trap is set (1-16)God chastens those he chooses (Hebrews 12:6)God changes those he chooses (17-34)God changes those he chooses… into people who love other sacrificially (Romans 8:29; John 15:13)
God's Gift of GuiltGod's Gift of Our ConscienceGod's Gift of Repentance
God initiates the pursuit (vv. 1-5)Hardened hearts and minds require an aggressive approach (vv. 6-17)Often natural and artificial consequences are needed (vv. 18-28)Letting the gift of guilt do its work (vv. 29-38)
God initiates the pursuit (vv. 1-5)Hardened hearts and minds require an aggressive approach (vv. 6-17)Often natural and artificial consequences are needed (vv. 18-28)Letting the gift of guilt do its work (vv. 29-38)
God initiates the pursuit (vv. 1-5)Hardened hearts and minds require an aggressive approach (vv. 6-17)Often natural and artificial consequences are needed (vv. 18-28)Letting the gift of guilt do its work (vv. 29-38)
God initiates the pursuit (vv. 1-5)Hardened hearts and minds require an aggressive approach (vv. 6-17)Often natural and artificial consequences are needed (vv. 18-28)Letting the gift of guilt do its work (vv. 29-38)
When you are in the pit (v. 1a).Don't forget God hasn't forgotten (vv. 1b-8).He reminds us that He is still in control (vv. 9-36).God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble (vv. 37-45).God will always fulfill His promises, you can count on Him (vv. 46-57).
When you are in the pit (v. 1a).Don't forget God hasn't forgotten (vv. 1b-8).He reminds us that He is still in control (vv. 9-36).God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble (vv. 37-45).God will always fulfill His promises, you can count on Him (vv. 46-57).
Tested by the Word and Serving Others (vv. 1-4)Tested by the Word and Walking with God (vv. 5-8)Tested by the Word and Trusting the Word (vv. 9-19)Tested by the Word to Trust God's Timing and Not Lose Hope (vv. 20-23)
Tested by the Word and Serving Others (vv. 1-4)Tested by the Word and Walking with God (vv. 5-8)Tested by the Word and Trusting the Word (vv. 9-19)Tested by the Word to Trust God's Timing and Not Lose Hope (vv. 20-23)
Call to praise or give thanks (v. 1).Cause for praise or thanks (vv. 2-9).General cause for thanks (vv. 2-4).Specific causes for thanks (vv. 5-9).Conclusion of praise or thanks (v. 10). Eight Areas of Thankfulness:God's provision in our start-up.Fruitful ministries.Our hard seasons.Our leaders.Our congregation – you.For Harvest and GCC.For my family.For our future.
Call to praise or give thanks (v. 1).Cause for praise or thanks (vv. 2-9).General cause for thanks (vv. 2-4).Specific causes for thanks (vv. 5-9).Conclusion of praise or thanks (v. 10). Eight Areas of Thankfulness:God's provision in our start-up.Fruitful ministries.Our hard seasons.Our leaders.Our congregation – you.For Harvest and GCC.For my family.For our future.
Where is God in our troubles?God is with his people when work feels like slavery (1-6)God is with his people when harassed by sexual temptation (6-12)God is with his people when wrongfully imprisoned (13-23)In Christ, God is with his people in hard places bringing about his loving purposes (v.21)
Where is God in our troubles?God is with his people when work feels like slavery (1-6)God is with his people when harassed by sexual temptation (6-12)God is with his people when wrongfully imprisoned (13-23)In Christ, God is with his people in hard places bringing about his loving purposes (v.21)
When we go our own way, we compound sin (vv. 1-11).What we do reveals our character (vv. 12-19).We self-justify and condemn others so quickly (vv. 20-26).God still fulfills His will through His great grace (vv. 27-30).
When we go our own way, we compound sin (vv. 1-11).What we do reveals our character (vv. 12-19).We self-justify and condemn others so quickly (vv. 20-26).God still fulfills His will through His great grace (vv. 27-30).
Look at Jacob's Sons (v.2)Look out for Favouritism (v.3-4)Look for God's Plans (v.5-17)Look away from Hatred (v.18-36)Take a Second Look at Jesus the Son of God
Look at Jacob's Sons (v.2)Look out for Favouritism (v.3-4)Look for God's Plans (v.5-17)Look away from Hatred (v.18-36)Take a Second Look at Jesus the Son of God
The brothers start out with the same opportunities (vv. 1-5)Esau pursues the pleasures of this world (vv. 6-14)Esau sees early and abundant success. (vv. 15-43)But this is not the end of the story.
The brothers start out with the same opportunities (vv. 1-5)Esau pursues the pleasures of this world (vv. 6-14)Esau sees early and abundant success. (vv. 15-43)But this is not the end of the story.
The Prerequisite of God (vv. 1-4).The Provision of God (vv. 5-8).The Promise of God (vv. 9-15).The Problems from God (vv. 16-22).The Potential with God (vv. 22-29).
The Prerequisite of God (vv. 1-4).The Provision of God (vv. 5-8).The Promise of God (vv. 9-15).The Problems from God (vv. 16-22).The Potential with God (vv. 22-29).
Don't live in the wrong place (v.1).Young people, be careful who you connect with (v. 1).We live in a wicked world (vv. 2-4, 8-12).Christians can also act wickedly (vv. 13-29).Fathers, take proper leadership in your home (vv. 1, 5-7, 30-31).
Don't live in the wrong place (v.1).Young people, be careful who you connect with (v. 1).We live in a wicked world (vv. 2-4, 8-12).Christians can also act wickedly (vv. 13-29).Fathers, take proper leadership in your home (vv. 1, 5-7, 30-31).
When Fear of Man Informs our Plans and Challenges our Trust in God (vv. 1b-3).When Fear of Man Blinds us to the Beauty of God at Work (vv. 4-11).When Fear of Man Overpowers the Invitation of God to Dwell with Him (vv. 12-20).
When Fear of Man Informs our Plans and Challenges our Trust in God (vv. 1b-3).When Fear of Man Blinds us to the Beauty of God at Work (vv. 4-11).When Fear of Man Overpowers the Invitation of God to Dwell with Him (vv. 12-20).
Resolute Grace: God was Purposeful, as He battled for Jacob's soul.Ruthless Grace: God was Persistent, He will not fail.Renewing Grace: God was Purifying, changing Jacob's character.Reforming Grace: God was Painful, as He wrecked Jacob.
Resolute Grace: God was Purposeful, as He battled for Jacob's soul.Ruthless Grace: God was Persistent, He will not fail.Renewing Grace: God was Purifying, changing Jacob's character.Reforming Grace: God was Painful, as He wrecked Jacob.
Our Reality: We trust in God and His Word, not ourselves nor the world (1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5).Our Responsibility: We stay on mission, not lured to lesser things (2 Corinthians 5:11-21).Our Resolve: We do not lose heart, not even in affliction or persecution (2 Corinthians 4:7-18).
Our Reality: We trust in God and His Word, not ourselves nor the world (1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5).Our Responsibility: We stay on mission, not lured to lesser things (2 Corinthians 5:11-21).Our Resolve: We do not lose heart, not even in affliction or persecution (2 Corinthians 4:7-18).
The Instruction from God (v. 5)The Descension of God (vv. 6-7)The Redemption by God (v. 8)The Ascension of God (vv. 9-11)
The Instruction from God (v. 5)The Descension of God (vv. 6-7)The Redemption by God (v. 8)The Ascension of God (vv. 9-11)
Man Works, God Rules (30:25-43)Man Worries, God Rules (31:1-21)Man Wants, God Rules (31:22-35)Man Wagers, God Rules (31:36-55)
Man Works, God Rules (30:25-43)Man Worries, God Rules (31:1-21)Man Wants, God Rules (31:22-35)Man Wagers, God Rules (31:36-55)
The Desire for Love and Self Interest (29:31-35)The Desire for Purpose and Ease (30:1-8)The Desire for Vindication and Approval (30:9-21)God Remembered Rachel (30:22-24)
The Desire for Love and Self Interest (29:31-35)The Desire for Purpose and Ease (30:1-8)The Desire for Vindication and Approval (30:9-21)God Remembered Rachel (30:22-24)
The Absence of Character (vv. 1-8)The Assessment of Character (vv. 9-30)The Cost of Poor Character (vv. 21-30)
The Absence of Character (vv. 1-8)The Assessment of Character (vv. 9-30)The Cost of Poor Character (vv. 21-30)