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Does the smoke of your failure seem much larger to you than the flame of God's grace? Sometimes you wonder if there's any flame in you at all. Pastor Colin talks about why God won't allow it to be snuffed out.

Satan is the great accuser. He'll tell you that the path to a changed life is beyond you: “Your sins are too great." "Your faith is too small,” or “Your wounds are too deep.” Pastor Colin shows us how to answer these lies.

We invite you to join Jacob and study this weekend. Title of this episode is 'A Bruised Reed & A Dimly Burning Wick'. Originally recorded for RTN TV, Word for the Weekend.You can connect with Moriel in more locations than just YouTube!Check out all our official links on the About page: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorielTVministries/about.The U.S. Copyright Office protects this video and its contents under section 107 of the Fair Use Copyright Act 1976 which can be found here: can be found here:https://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#107.While we do encourage comments, all are held for review before posting. We ask that you please focus your posts on the video and it's topic. Keep it relevant to the message; and of course showering us with love is always welcome. We do appreciate you and thank you for caring enough to speak up and speak out.Please note: Posts that are longer than a short paragraph, contains hate, or disrespectful comments, or links to websites or other videos will be deleted. Comments determined to be inappropriate, obscene, disrespectful or with links to pornographic material, will get you banned.All decisions on comments are at our discretion.

In this episode we discuss the Puritan classic, The Bruised Reed, by Richard Sibbes. We talk about weakness, humility, and the sufficiency of Christ. We share our favorite quotes, what we found most encouraging in the book, and the help Sibbes has been to us in our own walks with Christ.ResourcesThe Bruised Reed by Richard SibbesInstitutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin

The Bruised Reed, Matthew 12:15-21 by The Chapel Sandusky Campus

The Bruised Reed, Matthew 12:15-21 by The Chapel Port Clinton Campus

The Bruised Reed, Matthew 12:15-21 by The Chapel Norwalk Campus

In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Karl walks through Matthew 12 — not the triumphal entry itself, but the pivotal chapter that sets it all in motion. This is the first moment in Scripture where a plot to kill Jesus takes shape, and the first time Jesus begins pointing toward his own death and resurrection. It is, as Pastor Karl calls it, the hinge point of Jesus's entire ministry.At the heart of the chapter is a confrontation with the Pharisees over the Sabbath — a conflict that sounds minor on the surface but carries enormous weight. Through it, Jesus makes a series of audacious claims: that he is greater than King David, greater than the Temple, and Lord of the Sabbath itself. Each claim forces those listening to a decision — either Jesus is speaking blasphemy, or he is exactly who he says he is.Pastor Karl unpacks why these claims were so explosive in their original context, what the Temple and Sabbath meant to first-century Jewish life, and why Jesus's healings and challenges to religious authority weren't just acts of compassion — they were declarations of kingship.The message lands on a sobering note for Palm Sunday: the same crowd that would soon shout Hosanna would, five days later, shout Crucify him. And the reason, Pastor Karl argues, isn't hard to find — it's the same reason any of us would.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“It should be a contest among Christians to neither give offense nor take offense. The best men are harder on themselves than they are to others.”~Richard Sibbes (1577-1635), Puritan theologian in The Bruised Reed (text modernized) Question 33: What is justification? Answer: Justification is an act of God's free grace, wherein he pardons all our sins, and accepts us as righteous in His sight, only for the righteousness of Christ imputed [credited] to us, and received by faith alone.~Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) “We are accounted righteous before God, only for the merit of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, by faith, and not for our own works…”~The 39 Articles (1571), originally drafted by Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) “This is perfect and pure boasting in God, when one is not proud on account of his own righteousness but knows that he is indeed unworthy of the true righteousness and is justified solely by faith in Christ.”~Basil of Caesarea (330-379), bishop in Cappadocia in Homilies on Humility “[Paul] shows clearly that righteousness depends not on the merit of man, but on the grace of God, who accepts the faith of those who believe, without the works or the Law.”~Jerome (c.342-420), church leader and theologian “[God] has justified our race not by right actions, not by toils, not by barter and exchange, but by grace alone…. But the justice of God comes through faith in Jesus Christ and not through any labor and suffering.”~John Chrysostom (c.347-407), prolific author and preacher “My name is Patrick. I am a sinner, a simple country person, and the least of all believers. …I was taken prisoner. I was about sixteen at the time. At that time, I did not know the true God. I was taken into captivity to Ireland, along with thousands of others. We deserved this, because we had gone away from God, and did not keep his commandments. We would not listen to our elders [i.e., presbyters], who advised us about how we could be saved. The Lord brought his strong anger upon us, and scattered us among many nations even to the ends of the earth. It was among foreigners that it was seen how little I was. It was there that the Lord opened up my awareness of my lack of faith. Even though it came about late, I recognized my failings. So I turned with all my heart to the Lord my God, and he looked down on my lowliness and had mercy on my youthful ignorance.”~Saint Patrick, 5th century Roman-British missionary to Ireland in his “Confession”SERMON PASSAGE Romans 3:21-31 (ESV)Romans 3 (ESV) 9 What then? Are we Jews any better off? No, not at all. For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin, 10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.” 13 “Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.”  “The venom of asps is under their lips.” 14 “Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness.” 15 “Their feet are swift to shed blood; 16 in their paths are ruin and misery, 17 and the way of peace they have not known.” 18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.” 19 Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20 For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. 21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. 26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.27 Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. 28 For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law. 29 Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also, 30 since God is uncircumcised through faith. 31 Do we then overthrow the law by this faith? By no means! On the contrary, we uphold the law. Romans 1 (ESV) 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Exodus 34 (ESV) 6 The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, 7 keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children's children, to the third and the fourth generation.” Romans 3:21, 25-26 (First Nations Version: An Indigenous Bible Translation of the New Testament)21 But there is a way to be in good standing with the Great Spirit that does not depend on us keeping tribal law!… 25 The Great Spirit sent Creator Sets Free (Jesus) to show through him the full meaning and purpose of the ancient mercy-seat ceremony, where our broken ways are washed clean when we trust in what the shedding of his lifeblood has accomplished. The Great Spirit did this to prove that he was in the right when he released people from their bad hearts and broken ways in the ages past. 26 He also did this to show people in this present age that he has the right to put people in good standing with himself because they trust in what Creator Sets Free (Jesus) has done.

PRESUMING ON CHRIST'S MERCY And the best of us all might offend Christ's merciful disposition if we do not carefully watch that liberty which our fleshly nature is ready to make use of. Thus we reason, "If Christ will not quench the smoking flax, why should we fear that any neglect on our part will bring us into a comfortless condition? If Christ will not do it, what can?" You know the apostle's prohibition, "Do not quench the Spirit" (1 Thess. 5:19). Such cautions of not quenching are used by the Spirit as a means of not quenching him.

The Lord calls His servants to be humble and serve others. We are not to trample on the weak but to help them.

1. The Need 2. The Hope 3. The Reason This sermon centers on the hope found in Isaiah 42:3, where Christ is portrayed as a gentle, sustaining Savior who neither breaks the bruised reed nor quenches the smoking flax, offering assurance to those burdened by spiritual weakness, worthlessness, and despair over their sin. Rooted in the Canons of Dort Head I Article 16, the message affirms that even in the depths of self-condemnation, the sense of sorrow for sin and longing for holiness is itself a sign of divine grace. The sermon distinguishes this spiritual application from misinterpretations that apply the text to physical or social oppression, emphasizing that Christ's mission is not to create public tumult but to deliver through the quiet, powerful work of the gospel. The true judgment of God, revealed in Christ's sacrifice, declares the sinner not guilty, righteous, and beloved transforming the faintest spark of repentance into a flame of faith. Ultimately, the hope of the bruised reed and smoking flax rests in the gospel's promise: God will not abandon the broken, but He will restore and renew them through His Word and grace.

Let us not be discouraged by the small beginnings of grace, but look on ourselves as elected to be "holy and blameless" (Eph. 1:4). Let us look on our imperfect beginning only to encourage us to strive more toward perfection and to maintain a low opinion of ourselves. Otherwise, in cases of discouragement, we must consider ourselves as Christ does, who looks on us as those he intends to fit for himself.

Let this support us when we feel ourselves bruised. Christ's way is first to wound, then to heal. No healthy, whole soul will ever enter into heaven. Think when in temptation: "Christ was tempted for me; according to my trials will be my graces and comforts. If Christ is so merciful as not to break me, I will not break myself by despair,

The Lord calls His servants to be humble and serve others. We are not to trample on the weak but to help them.

Today we call out to our God who suffered temporally so we can live eternally. Our greatest sorrow, though, is our separation, even for a time, in the death of those we love. In that separation, we are most obviously bruised and weak. Today, we glory in our faithful Savior, not breaking us in our weakness."A BATTERED REED HE WILL NOT BREAK OFF, AND A SMOLDERING WICK HE WILL NOT PUT OUT, UNTIL HE LEADS JUSTICE TO VICTORY. 21 "AND IN HIS NAME THE GENTILES WILL HOPE." Matthew 12:20-21"He will not cry out or raise His voice, Nor make His voice heard in the street. 3 "A bruised reed He will not break, And a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. 4 "He will not be disheartened or crushed, Until He has established justice in the earth; And the coastlands will wait expectantly for His law."Isaiah 42:2-3Our So What?We look to Richard Sibbes. From "A Bruised Reed.""He 'binds up the broken-hearted' (Isa. 61:1). As a mother is tenderest toward the most diseased and weakest child, so does Christ most mercifully incline to the weakest. Likewise he puts an instinct into the weakest things to rely upon something stronger than themselves for support. The vine steadies itself upon the elm, and the weakest creatures often have the strongest shelters. The consciousness of the church's weakness makes her willing to lean on her Beloved and to hide herself under his wing."Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen1 Timothy 1:17Brethren, let's pray for one another. "What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more." Robert Murray M'Cheynee Donation link:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G9JGGR5W97D64Alternatively, visit www.freerangepreacheronprayer.com and use the Donations tab.Assistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossard.www.freerangepreacheronprayer.comfreerangeprayer@gmail.comFacebook - Free Range Preacher MinistriesInstagram: freerangeministriesAll our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition.For access to the voice-over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.comOur podcast art was designed by @sammmmmmmmm23 on InstagramSeason 007Episode 154

Matthew 12:15-21

Join us as Pastor Jonathan Goodman preaches this Lord's Day, continuing in Galatians. The sermon emphasizes the importance of actively restoring fallen believers within the church, moving beyond mere doctrinal understanding to embody Christ's love and gentleness. Drawing from Galatians 6, it calls for self-examination, recognizing personal weaknesses, and extending grace to those entangled in sin, ultimately fostering a culture of humility, mutual support, and intentional care rather than isolation or judgment. The message underscores that true Christian community involves bearing one another's burdens, resisting temptation, and actively pursuing restoration as a practical demonstration of faith and a fulfillment of Christ's law of love.

Join us as Pastor Jonathan Goodman preaches this Lord's Day, continuing in Galatians 5:13-15.

In our weakness, we are as bruised reeds and dimly burning wicks. But Jesus, in His mercy, mends His people and fans them into life. Today, Sinclair Ferguson examines a tenderhearted picture of Christ from the book of Isaiah. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/a-bruised-reed-he-will-not-break/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Rev. Andy Wilson and Rev. Russell Hamilton talk about Assurance and how The Marrow of Modern Divinity is helpful in untangling this perennial pastoral issue. They clarify of what, exactly, are we assured, what is the relationship between faith and assurance, and how are ruling elders to help people in the search for assurance?As Donald MacLeod says, "A believer can doubt his faith without doubting the Saviour.”  (From the Marrow Men to the Moderates, Scottish Theology 1700-1800, p.99)For more on the Marrow of Modern Divinity listen to the earlier podcast, Christ Freely Offered, (Season 2, Episode 12), Available here.Recommended ReadingDane Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers (Crossway 2020)Richard Sibbes, The Bruised Reed, (Banner of Truth Trust; 2nd ed. edition, 2021)Harrison Perkins, Reformed Covenant Theology: A Systematic Introduction (Lexham Academic, 2024)Jonathan Landry Cruse, The Christian's True Identity: What It Means to Be in Christ (Reformation Heritage Books, 2022)Sinclair Ferguson, The Christian Life: A Doctrinal Introduction (Banner of Truth Trust,  2013)

The Lord calls His servants to be humble and serve others. We are not to trample on the weak but to help them.

SummaryIn this conversation, Benjamin Lee explores the reasons behind Jesus' command to keep miracles secret, emphasizing the fulfillment of prophecy and the humble nature of Jesus' ministry. He delves into the imagery of the bruised reed and smoldering wick, illustrating Jesus' compassionate approach to those in need. The discussion highlights the importance of encouragement and compassion in our interactions with others, urging listeners to emulate Jesus' example in their own lives.Chapters00:00 Don't Say Anything06:22 Understanding Jesus' Compassionate Ministry13:02 The Bruised Reed and Smoldering Wick20:32 Encouragement and Compassion in Our Lives30:25 The Call to Action: Be a HelperWebsite⁠www.benjaminlee.blog⁠Instagram⁠https://www.instagram.com/icando_benjaminlee/⁠Youtube⁠https://youtube.com/@icandopodcast?feature=shared⁠

Sermon recording from March 30th, 2025.A study of Isaiah 42:1-9.Thesis: The world should still see the Servant King in how we live today.

Bruised Reed, Smoldering Wicks Valley View Church of Christ 03/03/25 Sunday Morning Sermon John Mark Smith, EEM

The Lord calls His servants to be humble and serve others. We are not to trample on the weak but to help them.

Richard Sibbes’ book, “The Bruised Reed,” is a classic! Matthew 12 shows that Jesus is the fulfillment of Isaiah 42. What a Savior! 

Some are haunted with the hideous nature of their imaginations and with wicked and unworthy thoughts of God, Christ, and the Word, which, as busy flies, disquiet and assault their peace. These are cast in a wildfire by Satan, which can be seen in the strangeness, the strength and violence, and the horrible nature of these imaginations, even to those who are corrupt. A virtuous soul is no guiltier of them than Benjamin was when Joseph's cup was put into his sack.

Rev. Andy Wilson and Rev. Russell Hamilton talk about The Marrow of Modern Divinity, an old book that wrestles with the free offer of Jesus Christ to sinners, and questions of law and assurance. This lively old book continues to be relevant to ruling elders in helping people with questions of faith, freedom from the law, legalism, and assurance. Gospel preaching is vital to gospel churches.Further Reading on the Marrow Edward Fisher, The Marrow of Modern Divinity, (Christian Focus, 2016). This edition includes explanatory notes by Thomas Boston, an introduction by Philip Ryken, and an historical introduction by William Vandoodewaard. Andy Wilson, The Marrow of The Marrow of Modern Divinity (Expanded Edition): A Simplified Version of Edward Fisher's 17th Century Classic.Sinclair Ferguson, The Whole Christ: Legalism, Antinomianism, and Gospel Assurance―Why the Marrow Controversy Still Matters. (Crossway, 2016)Donald Macleod, From the Marrow Men to the Moderates, Scottish Theology 1700–1800. (Christian Focus, 2023)William VanDoodewaard, The Marrow Controversy and Seceder Tradition: Atonement, Saving Faith, and the Gospel Offer in Scotland (1718–1799). (Reformation Heritage Books, 2014)David C. Lachman, The Marrow Controversy 1781-1723: An Historical and Theological Analysis (Rutherford Studies in Historical Theology)Andy's three booksHarrison Perkins, Reformed Covenant Theology: A Systematic Introduction (Lexham Academic, 2024)John Murray, Redemption, Accomplished and AppliedRichard Sibbes, Glorious Freedom: An Exposition, Puritan Paperback (Banner of Truth Trust; 2nd ed. edition, 2024)Russell's three booksRichard Sibbes, The Bruised Reed, (Banner of Truth Trust; 2nd ed. edition, 2021)Timothy Keller, Walking with God through Pain and Suffering, (Penguin Books; Reprint edition 2015)Thomas Boston, Human Nature in its Fourfold State, (Banner of Truth; Reprint edition, 1964)

A bruised reed He will not break And smoking flax He will not quench

The Lord calls His servants to be humble and serve others. We are not to trample on the weak but to help them.

Does the smoke of your failure seem much larger to you than the flame of God's grace? Sometimes you wonder if there's any flame in you at all. Find out why God won't allow it to be snuffed out.

Satan is the great accuser. He'll tell you that the path to a changed life is beyond you: Your sins are too great. Your faith is too small, or Your wounds are too deep. Pastor Colin shows us how to answer these lies.

In our weakness, we are as bruised reeds and dimly burning wicks. But Jesus, in His mercy, mends His people and fans them into life. Today, Sinclair Ferguson examines a tenderhearted picture of Christ from the book of Isaiah. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/a-bruised-reed-he-will-not-break A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Isaiah prophesies about a mysterious figure called the Servant of the Lord. In the New Testament, the writers identify the Servant of the Lord with Jesus Christ.  These prophecies tell us some things about Jesus, about his work, about what he brings, and about ourselves that we learn nowhere else. Many of the prophecies are called songs, the servant songs. Let's introduce ourselves to this servant, and therefore, to what this tells us about Jesus Christ. The first of the servant songs is in Isaiah 42. We see depicted here 1) a servant king, 2) a healing king, and 3) a suffering king. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on January 31, 2010. Series: The Songs of the Servant (from Isaiah). Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

Are you feeling down or brokenhearted? There are times in life that can be incredibly difficult. It can feel like life is beating you down. Jeff Cavins responds to this common life experience with the hope that is offered in Scripture. He reminds us that Jesus Christ does not turn his back on us and Jeff points out ways to avoid being beaten down by life. Snippet from the Show When you are feeling broken, allow yourself to be nourished by the grace offered in the sacraments. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com. Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff's shownotes delivered straight to your email! Or visit ascensionpress.com/thejeffcavinsshow for full shownotes!