Podcasts about John Newton

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"Are you seeking great things for yourself?  Don't do it!" Jeremiah 45:5 True spiritual maturity is not attained by self-confidence, but by increasing humility. The nearer a believer draws to Jesus, the more clearly he sees the infinite holiness of the Lord, and his own utter sinfulness. John Newton, the once-blind wretch who was made to see, captured this spiritual paradox with profound simplicity: "Young Christians think themselves little;  growing Christians think themselves nothing;  mature Christians think themselves less than nothing." The newborn Christian, freshly awakened by grace, is rightly humbled. He sees that he is not what he once was, and rejoices in the mercy that saved him. He thinks himself LITTLE--small compared to the greatness of the gift he's received. But as he grows, trials deepen, sin's deceitfulness is more fully exposed, and the battle against the 'old man' intensifies. The Christian begins to understand that in his flesh there dwells no good thing (Romans 7:18). He no longer thinks himself little--he thinks himself NOTHING. And yet, by this humbling, Jesus becomes more precious. Then, through years of chastening, refining, and communion with God, the mature believer--like Paul--confesses himself to be "less than the least of all God's people" (Ephesians 3:8). He realizes that even his best deeds are stained with sin, that all his righteousness is as filthy rags, and that apart from Jesus he is LESS THAN NOTHING. Yet this is not despair--it is joy. For the smaller he becomes in his own eyes, the greater Jesus becomes to his soul. This is the path of grace: downward in self, and upward in Jesus. The more we are emptied of self, the more we

Wisdom For The Weary   #Nightlight #RTTBROS Wisdom For The Weary   #Nightlight #RTTBROS Above All Else: The Focus That Changed Wilberforce If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in gloryWilliam Wilberforce stood at the window of his London home, staring across the Thames with weary eyes. For twenty years, he had fought to abolish the slave trade in the British Empire, and for twenty years, he had failed. Stacks of parliamentary papers cluttered his desk, and letters from both supporters and fierce opponents filled his drawers. His health was deteriorating, and doubts clouded his mind.Throughout his life, Wilberforce was deeply influenced by Scripture broadly. His 1797 book "A Practical View of Christianity" revealed his theological foundations, while his journal entries and letters demonstrated how biblical principles regarding human dignity and justice guided his political career. He was especially moved by passages about loving one's neighbor, caring for the oppressed, and the equality of all people before God.As a young, ambitious politician with wealth and social connections, he had experienced a profound spiritual conversion at age 25. His old friend, former slave-ship captain John Newton, now a minister and author of "Amazing Grace", had counseled him not to abandon politics but to use his position for God's purposes.Though he never specifically cited it, the powerful truth in Colossians 3 perfectly summarizes Wilberforce's transformed focus in life. While his peers pursued political power, wealth, and status, he set his mind on higher things, the dignity of every human being created in God's image. This heavenly focus made him willing to endure earthly scorn.Year after year, he introduced anti-slavery bills. Year after year, they were defeated. His political opponents mocked him as a religious fanatic. Business interests slandered him as an economic saboteur. Even some friends suggested he choose a more achievable cause."Perhaps I should focus elsewhere," Wilberforce confided to his journal one night. "Twenty years of failure wears on a man's soul."Many times when he opened his Bible. Those words renewed his resolve. His focus wasn't meant to be on immediate results but on faithfulness to his calling. He wasn't working primarily for earthly approval but for heavenly purposes.With refreshed determination, Wilberforce continued the fight. His heavenly focus gave him earthly perseverance. In 1807, the Slave Trade Act finally passed, abolishing the slave trade throughout the British Empire. Twenty-six years later, just three days before his death in 1833, he received news that slavery itself would be abolished across the British colonies.Wilberforce's life embodies the wisdom of Paul's words in Colossians. By setting his mind on things above, he changed things on earth. By living as though his true life was hidden with Christ, he found courage to face opposition. By focusing on heavenly glory rather than earthly acclaim, he left a legacy that transformed millions of lives.Like Wilberforce, we face choices daily about where to set our minds. When we focus on things above, we gain the perspective and perseverance to fulfill our calling below.Prayer: Lord, like Wilberforce, help me fix my focus on heavenly values rather than earthly validation. Remind me that my true identity is hidden with Christ, giving me courage to pursue Your purposes even when progress seems slow. May my heavenly focus produce earthly faithfulness. Amen.#WilberforceWisdom #PerseverantFocus #HeavenlyPerspectiveBe sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out.https://linktr.ee/rttbros

Join us in today's sermon podcast as we explore the profound teachings of the Apostle Paul on grace, inspired by Ephesians 2:1-10. Discover how God's grace, rich in mercy and incomparable in kindness, reaches out to us, transforming lives and offering salvation through faith as a gift. Reflect on the captivating story of John Newton, the former slave ship captain turned pastor, whose life was radically changed by God's amazing grace, leading to the creation of the beloved hymn, 'Amazing Grace.' In this episode, we delve into the four facets of God's grace: seeking, saving, sanctifying, and sustaining. Learn how God's grace precedes our acceptance, guides us into the fullness of salvation, transforms our inner nature, and maintains our spiritual journey. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural insights, be encouraged to embrace the abundant life offered by God's grace and allow it to shape your path forward. Join us in reflecting on the generous and enduring love of our Savior, who seeks us endlessly and offers the gift of grace to every soul. With Pastor Mike Curry PEOPLE OF GRACE The Reach of Grace Ephesians 2:8-10 Introduction: Amazing Grace Seeking Grace (Luke 19:10) God's prevenient grace, goes before us, reaches out to us in numerous ways, and draws us to the heart of God. God reaching out to bring his children back to himself (Luke 15:1-31). The lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. Saving Grace (Rom. 6:23) We cannot save ourselves; only God can save us by his grace (Romans 2:8-10). Salvation is being “born again” (John 3). Christ made our salvation possible (Rom. 1:17-18). III. Sanctifying Grace (1 Thess. 5:23-24) God's sanctifying grace deals with the inward nature that compels us to demand our own way, which often leads to sin. God's sanctifying grace works at a moment in time as he renews our hearts by faith and across a lifetime of growth in grace as he transforms us into the image of his Son, Jesus Christ (Rom. 8:29-30). Sustaining Grace (Jude vv. 24-25) We cannot sanctify ourselves through our own efforts, we must rely on the power of the Holy Spirit's presence in our lives (Acts 1:8). God transforms believers into the image of his Son as we grow in his grace (Gal. 4:19). Sustaining grace is the power of God that keeps us from falling and causes us to stand blameless before him on the final day. We can fall from grace, but the sustaining grace of God makes it possible not to have to. Conclusion: Have you experienced the Amazing Grace of God? Find other Podcasts, Sermon Notes and the Bulletin here. https://www.mvcnaz.org/live Stay in touch with our Church Center App at https://www.mvcnaz.org/churchcenter Contact us through our CONNECT form at https://www.mvcnaz.org/connect

George Whitefield is one of history's most famous preachers and evangelists. Listen to his unique connection to another of history's most famous pastors, John Newton.Thank you to Keith Klaus for reading this sermon for us! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Psalm 84:1-2To the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.How lovely is Your tabernacle,O LORD of hosts!My soul longs, yes, even faintsFor the courts of the LORD;My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.Though Psalm 84 has long been a favorite of mine, this is the first time I ever looked into who the (human) authors were — the “sons of Korah.” Now that I know more about them, this Psalm is all the sweeter. What a beautiful shift of heart and reputation they had. I'll tell you all about it in this episode. Second chances and redemption stories reminded me of how "Amazing Grace" is all the sweeter when you know the story of John Newton.  All these thoughts brought to mind the song, "Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)," written by Joel Houston and Jonas Myrin, which I will play for you at the end. If you would like to support this podcast with a monthly or one-time donation, thank you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sherriyoungward.com/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To find out about upcoming gatherings and new projects, please join my email list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sherriyoungward.com

“As for man, his days are like grass.” It isn't much of a stretch, then, when Cowper sees his own mortality in a grove of felled poplars. Happy reading.William Cowper (1731-1800) was a renowned 18th century poet, hymnographer, and translator of Homer. His most famous works include his 5000-line poem ‘The Task' and some charming and light-hearted verses, not least ‘The Diverting History of John Gilpin'. Phrases he coined such as ‘Variety is the spice of life' are still in popular use today. While living in Olney he collaborated on ‘The Olney Hymns' with his friend John Newton. -bio via the Cowper and Newton Museum This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Episode 187 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Iowa State University Extension weed specialist Dr. Wesley Everman helps farmers navigate changing herbicide requirements, and economist Dr. John Newton offers his thoughts on the current farm economy.   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Contact ISU Extension weed specialist Wesley Everman. See more economic analysis from Terrain. Register for one of Iowa Farm Bureau's upcoming Take Root farm succession workshops. Sign up for Iowa Farm Bureau's 2025 Young Farmer Ag Insights Tour.

Sermon Summary:This week, we began our five-week "ROOTED" series by examining the fundamental question of identity: who are we at our core? Drawing from Colossians 2:6-10, we explored how our true identity must be rooted in Christ rather than in conditional identities offered by our culture. Just as olive trees in Gethsemane have extensive root systems that allow them to regenerate even after being cut down, our spiritual lives depend on what lies beneath the surface.We discovered that the identity God gives us is secure and unconditional—we are valuable image-bearers (Genesis 1:26-27), purposeful partners in God's restoration plan, and deeply loved children adopted into God's family (Ephesians 1:4-5). In contrast, our culture bombards us with conditional identities based on performance, appearance, achievements, relationships, or interests. These create deep insecurity because they can be lost at any moment.Throughout Scripture, we see God working to restore our true identity. In Hosea, God transforms people from "Not my loved one" to "My loved one." Through Christ, we experience the ultimate identity transformation from outsiders to insiders, from nobodies to somebodies, from servants to sons and daughters of the King.John Newton's journey from slave trader to abolitionist illustrates how embracing our identity in Christ is sometimes a process rather than an instant change. His story reminds us that our pasts don't determine our identity.To live from this secure identity, we recommended two practical steps: daily Scripture meditation (focusing on verses about our identity in Christ) and community confirmation through Table Groups where others can remind us of who we are when we forget. When we're secure in our God-given identity, we become a church where people don't have to put on a show, where being real isn't scary, and where mistakes don't define us.URF WEBSITE: ➤ http://www.urfellowship.comSOCIALS: ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urfellowship/➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urfellowship

What comes to mind when you hear the words “mercy” and “grace”?Pastor and author Paul Tripp defines mercy as “tenderheartedness and compassion toward someone in need.” John Newton wrote about God's “Amazing Grace” in his beloved hymn.I like this definition: Mercy is not getting what you deserve. Grace is getting what you don't deserve.“Therefore let's approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace for help at the time of our need.” Hebrews 4:16Thank God for his amazing grace and mercy toward us.As we strive to raise godly boys, let's be quick to practice the same mercy and grace we've received. For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

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Send us a textRomeine 8:11 Omdat die Gees van die God wat Jesus uit die dood opgewek het in julle woon, sal Hy wat Christus uit die dood opgewek het, ook julle dooie liggame weer lewendig maak deur dieselfde Gees wat in julle woon. (NLV) Daar is 'n paar mense op ons dierbare planeet, aarde, wat ek seker is dat nie een van ons in die hemel sal wil ontmoet nie. Mense wat so gemeen, so boos is, dat hulle beslis nooit, in die hemel hoort nie ... beslis nie!Hier is ‘n suiwer hipotetiese vraag: as Adolf Hitler vir God se vergifnis gebid het voordat hy sy eie lewe geneem het, sou jy wou hê dat God hom moes vergewe? Nie ek nie!Tydens die 18de eeu het John Newton 'n lewe gelei wat gekenmerk is deur morele verval. As 'n skeepskaptein het hy deelgeneem aan gruwelike slawehandel vir die mark in Engeland.In 1748, het hy tydens 'n gevaarlike seereis, waar 'n hewige storm sy lewe bedreig het, om genade tot God gebid. Hy is vandag veral bekend vir die skryf van die lirieke van Amazing Grace:Genade onbeskryflik groot het U aan my bewys, verlore seun 'n wegloopkind, weer in die vaderhuis!Ja, ons sien dat God die mag het om selfs 'n wrede slawehandelaar te neem en vir hom 'n nuwe lewe te gee. Hoe kan dit wees? Paulus skryf in sy brief aan die gelowiges in Rome:Romeine 8:11 Omdat die Gees van die God wat Jesus uit die dood opgewek het in julle woon, sal Hy wat Christus uit die dood opgewek het, ook julle dooie liggame weer lewendig maak deur dieselfde Gees wat in julle woon. (NLV)Die oomblik wanneer ons Jesus as ons Here en Koning van ons lewens aanvaar en wegdraai van morele verval, blaas Hy nuwe lewe in ons sterflike liggame … dit maak nie saak waaraan ons in die verlede skuldig was nie, want Jesus het die prys betaal vir daardie sondeskuld wat ons moes betaal het. Dink mooi rustig hieraan.Hy wat Christus uit die dood opgewek het, (sal) ook julle dooie liggame weer lewendig maak deur dieselfde Gees wat in julle woon.Dit is God se belofte. Dit is God se Woord. Vars … vir jou … vandag. Support the showEnjoying The Content?For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can enable Christianityworks to reach 10,000+ people with a message about the love of Jesus!DONATE R50 MONTHLY

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John Newton fue un traficante de esclavos que, tras un encuentro personal con Cristo, abandonó su vida pasada y se convirtió en pastor y abolicionista. Su transformación fue tan profunda que escribió el himno famoso "Sublime Gracia", el cual ha tocado generaciones. Su historia demuestra que nadie está fuera del alcance de la gracia de Dios. La Biblia está llena de historias de transformación: Pablo pasó de perseguidor a apóstol, María Magdalena de marginada a seguidora fiel, y el ladrón en la cruz pasó de condenado a salvo. Por lo tanto, no importa cuán lejos hayas ido, Dios siempre ofrece una nueva oportunidad. Tal vez hoy sientes que tu pasado te descalifica. Pero la gracia de Dios no se basa en lo que hiciste, sino en lo que Él hizo por ti. De modo que, acércate a Él con sinceridad, y experimenta el poder de una vida transformada. La Biblia dice en 2 Corintios 5:17: “De modo que si alguno está en Cristo, nueva criatura es; las cosas viejas pasaron; he aquí todas son hechas nuevas” (RV1960).

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Now that we have begun to see the gifts of John Ryland and his growth in the grace of humility, it is time to tell more of his story. He spent 10 years helping his father in the school and church before his ordination to the pastoral office. During this time, he was frustrated in his inability to find a wife. And so he wrote to John Newton about it, who regularly responded with good counsel.   For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org

Now that we have begun to see the gifts of John Ryland and his growth in the grace of humility, it is time to tell more of his story. He spent 10 years helping his father in the school and church before his ordination to the pastoral office. During this time, he was frustrated in his inability to find a wife. And so he wrote to John Newton about it, who regularly responded with good counsel.For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org

For more information about this group, please visit their website at reformationboise.com. Every weekday at 8:00am you can listen to The Gospel for Life on 94.1 The Voice in the Treasure Valley, Idaho, USA. If you have a question, comment, or even a topic suggestion for the Pastors, you can email them. Phone: (208) 991-3526E-mail: thegospelforlifeidaho@gmail.comPodcast website: https://941thevoice.com/podcasts/gospel-for-life/

Now that we have begun to see the gifts of John Ryland and his growth in the grace of humility, it is time to tell more of his story. He spent 10 years helping his father in the school and church before his ordination to the pastoral office. During this time, he was frustrated in his inability to find a wife. And so he wrote to John Newton about it, who regularly responded with good counsel.   For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org

John Newton was a slave trader who, over time converted to the Christian faith and wrote the lyrics to one of the most well known Christian hymns.  (Amazing Grace - Judy Collins) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

This morning guest host Michelle Rook has conversations with Jay Truitt of Policy Solutions, executive head John Newton of Terrain, and chairwoman Amy France of National Sorghum Producers. Topics include trade and tariffs, DOGE and Congress, ag economy, disaster relief, biofuels and more. Plus we have a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in featuring a conversation with Carla Schultz, who serves as Chair of the Communication & Education Committee at USB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Legal Docket, Mexico attempts to hold U.S. gunmakers responsible for cartel violence; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen talks tariffs, markets, and economic uncertainty; and on History Book, a storm sparks John Newton's faith. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.​​Additional support comes from Barnabas Aid. The ministry of Barnabas Aid is to send financial support and practical aid to projects that help Christians where they suffer discrimination, oppression or persecution as a consequence of their faith. The projects aim to strengthen Christian individuals, churches, and their communities by providing material and spiritual support in response to needs identified by local Christian leaders on the ground. More at barnabasaid.orgFrom Dordt University. where engineering students are taught to do more than solve problems; they're equipped to help God's creation flourish. Dordt.eduAnd from Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/world

This sermon from 1 Timothy 1:12-20 focuses on the amazing grace of God that saves even the worst of sinners, illustrated through the life of John Newton, author of Amazing Grace, and the apostle Paul. Newton, once a rebellious and cruel slave trader, was transformed by God's grace, just as Paul—once a fierce persecutor of Christians—was radically changed when he encountered Jesus. Paul, in his letter to Timothy, calls himself the foremost of sinners, yet he received mercy so that God's perfect patience could be displayed as an example for all. The sermon emphasizes that Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and His grace overflows like Niagara Falls—never running dry, always offering more. No one is beyond redemption, and the same grace that saved Paul and Newton is available to all who trust in Christ.

Soybeans, soybean oil, cattle and equities had a decent end of the week on Friday while corn and wheat ended mostly lower. KC Wheat though had a strong week to the upside when you look at the weekly close. We discuss the market action on Friday and more with Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing. Find more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com. Also, we hear a conversation from earlier this week in Washington D.C. with Dr. John Newton from Terrain discussing the ag economy, Farm Bill and more. And we hear our Friday Midday Commentary with Mike Castle of StoneX in the opening segment of the show.

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 'Tis a Point I Long to Know Subtitle: Grace Audio Hymns Speaker: John Newton Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 3/13/2025 Bible: Psalm 73:25-26; Psalm 1 Length: 2 min.

Send us a textWelcome to today's episode! God provides us with a place of refuge—even in our darkest moments. Using the biblical example of the cities of refuge in Joshua 20 and the powerful story of John Newton, we uncover how God's grace offers safety from the storms of life.Episode NotesScriptural Foundation:Joshua 20:1–9 explains how God instructed the Israelites to designate cities of refuge for those who accidentally caused death, providing them protection from vengeance.Key Themes:Refuge in Times of Despair:Just as ancient Israel had a physical safe haven, we have an eternal refuge in Jesus Christ—a shelter from guilt and the consequences of sin.John Newton's Transformation:Amid a violent storm on a slave ship, Newton's desperate moment led him to recall Scripture and ultimately transform his life through the grace of God.Application to Our Lives:When guilt or sin weighs you down, remember that God's grace is a constant refuge, offering redemption and a new beginning.Practical Takeaways:Embrace the spiritual shelter found in Christ—our eternal High Priest—who never fails to provide safety and restoration.Let Newton's story inspire you: no matter how storm-tossed your life may seem, God's deliverance is available if you choose to flee to Him.Join us as we go deep into the promise of safety and transformation that comes from finding refuge in God. Enjoy the episode and be encouraged to experience His grace anew!Support the showFor an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

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(Genesis 3:15) The teaching of salvation is wonderfully simple in Scripture. God has made a way for man to be saved from himself, from his sin, from the wrath of God. Nothing else is more important than knowing the answer to the question: "What must I do to be saved?" (0956250304) ----more----   The Question of Salvation Some questions in this world are more important than others because some questions affect not only time. They affect all of eternity. Questions like what think you of Christ. Or how about this question, sirs? What must I do to be saved?  Soteriology: The Doctrine of Salvation We've come in our study of what God says in the word of God to a subject that is of supreme importance because it affects where you're gonna spend eternity. And that is what the Bible says about salvation. Perhaps no other doctrinal subject has been more debated and more discussed and more misunderstood. Then the doctrine of salvation. And yet in scripture, there's a beautiful simplicity to the message of salvation.  The First Promise of a Savior I want us to begin where God begins with the very first promise of a savior. It's found all the way back in the Book of Genesis, in Genesis chapter three. It's a great reminder that Jesus Christ truly was the lamb slain from the foundation of the world. That from the very Garden of Eden, God viewed Golgotha. In fact, before he ever created Adam. In the mind of God, his precious son, the Lord Jesus Christ was already on the cross. From the beginning of time, God intended to redeem fallen humanity, and that's revealed in Genesis chapter three and verse number 15, where the Bible says God speaking, "And I will put iny between thee." That's the devil between the and the woman. "And between thy seed and her seed, it shall bruise thy head and thou shall bruise his heel." Now Genesis three 15. It's easy to breeze over it, but Oh, don't do that. Mark it in your Bible and mark it in your heart, because Genesis three 15 is the very first promise in the Bible that a Messiah was coming, that a redeemer, a savior was coming. And in it we find the very first message concerning the doctrine of salvation. Remember, someone has said that the first 11 chapters of the Book of Genesis are a seed bed of doctrine, and that every great doctrine in the Bible can be found there in seed form. And when you come to the New Testament, you find those same doctrinal truths just in more fully developed form. We've been discussing from the Book of Genesis what the Bible says about man who man is. We've discussed what the Bible says. About sin, but now we come to the good news. Aren't you glad that the God who made man and the God who knew we would sin provided salvation? He made a way so that we could be saved.  Understanding Our Need for Salvation Now, what are the basic lessons we learned from Genesis three 15? The first is that man is a sinner. That we are fallen. You don't need a savior unless you have been separated from God. Something has come between you and God. So the very first thing we must remember in the doctrine of salvation is that everybody needs it. Remember what Jesus said in Luke chapter 19, verse number 10, he said, "For the son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." People have to understand they're lost before they can understand what it means to be saved or even have a desire to be saved. We might say it this way. You have to understand the bad news before you can appreciate the good news. The good news. That's the gospel of the death and the burial and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But frankly, who cares that he died was buried and rose from the dead if there wasn't a necessity for that, but there wasn't a necessity because we're all sinners. Romans chapter three, verse number 23 says, "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." We needed a savior. So it brings us to the second great truth. God's Provision of a Savior The first is that man is a sinner, and the second is that God alone can provide a savior. God is the savior. He promised that the seed of the woman would come. That's the lovely Lord, Jesus Christ. That's why it's important that we acknowledge that Christ was born of a virgin. He didn't come through Adam's lines. Sin was passed down from Adam to the next generation through the mainstream of humanity. But he did not come from Adam. He came from God through a virgin Mary. The seed of the woman and the seed of the woman when he came for one purpose. And that purpose was to redeem fallen humanity, to restore us to God, to bring us back to the righteous God. Our sins separated us from the Lord, but Jesus Christ came for one purpose, and that is that we could be saved. John chapter three, verse 16 says, "For God so love the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Jesus said in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth and the life." No man cometh unto the father, but by me. How about Acts 4:12? "Neither is there salvation in any other. For, there's none of the name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved." The verse that I quoted at the beginning of our study today, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" Here's the answer in Acts 16"31 "And they said, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shall be saved, and thy house." Salvation is not an institution. Salvation is not a, process of turning over a new leaf and trying to be a better person. It's not a 12 week program you go through. Salvation is not coming to know some human being here on earth. It's not being baptized. It's not all of the externals. Salvation is one thing. Salvation is a person. His name is Jesus Christ.  Receiving Salvation Through Faith And you receive salvation when you receive the person of Jesus Christ. John chapter one, verse number 12 says, "But as many as received him to them, gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name." Here are the two key words, receive and believe. How do you receive salvation? You receive salvation by believing on the Lord Jesus Christ. You receive salvation the moment you put your simple faith in Christ and Christ alone for your soul's salvation. Many years ago, just as a child, I came to God in simple repentance and faith. I didn't even know all the right words, all the doctrinal terms, but that's what happened that day. I came to God and I confessed that I was a sinner and couldn't save myself, and I called on the Lord and God kept his promise. Oh, what a glorious promise. Romans 10:13, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Salvation is not something. It is someone, and His name is Jesus.  A Call to Believe and Rejoice I hope you'll come to know the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal savior. If you've never believed on the Lord Jesus, would you look to him right now in simple faith? Would you pray a simple prayer, faith from your heart to God? He's listening. At this moment. He's listening. He wants to hear your cry. Simply say to Him, "Lord, I'm a sinner and I can't save myself. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Savior." Look to Christ and be saved today. And if you are a Christian, rejoice in it and never get far from the simplicity of the gospel. The Apostle Paul wrote to the church at Coreth and he said, "I fear that is the serpent Belial through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ." He went all the way back to Genesis and he said, "As sneaky as that old serpent was in the garden, he's just as deceitful and deceptive today. Don't let him get you arguing and debating lots of things, and forget that salvation is very simple. It is the Lord Jesus Christ and Christ alone." They asked John Newton - the man who wrote, "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound who saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now I'm found, was blind, but now I see." They ask him on his deathbed at the end of his life. His mind was about gone. His memory had slipped, and they said, John Newton, "What do you remember?" And Newton's response was simple but profound. He said, "There are many things I do not know at this stage in life, but there are two things I remember. One is that I am a great sinner, and two is that He is a great Savior." Friend, that is the essence of salvation. That is what the Bible says.  Outro and Resources Repeating what other people have said about the Bible is not enough. We must know the biblical reason behind what we believe. 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In this sermon Pastor Elmer emphasizes the limitless grace of God, highlighting how individuals like Paul and John Newton, who once rejected God, were transformed through His grace. It encourages believers to reflect on how God's grace has changed their lives and to pray for others to experience the same redemption. The message calls us to prioritize love for others, keep our faith strong, and embrace God's grace, knowing that despite our flaws, He desires to redeem us all.

Today we honor and celebrate Larry’s final sermon at Waterstone Church. We focus on Jesus and the gift of salvation, and marvel at how grief and hope coexist, particularly in the story of Lazarus. This reminds us that, even in our darkest moments, Jesus, the God-Man, embodies compassion and promises resurrection. We are encouraged to embrace our faith, because true joy and renewal come from accepting Jesus into our lives. He is the one that guides us toward a deeper understanding of love, grace, and the assurance of eternal life. References: “It’s no wonder… that they have produced this uncommon effect that by long habit it is almost impossible for me to draw a breath in which you are not involved.” - John Newton “Heaven is a fairy story for those who are afraid of the dark.” - Stephen Hawking “There’s nothing to fear because you weren’t conscious before you were born, and you won’t be conscious after you die.” - Sam Harris “The tears of God are the meaning of history.” - Nicholas Wolterstorff “Jesus makes high claims without being pompous… He is tender without being cowardly, strong without being harsh.” - Jonathan Edwards “I like to think that something survives after you die… It’s strange to think that you accumulate all this experience and maybe even a little wisdom and it just goes away.” - Steve Jobs, Former CEO of Apple “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son…” John 3:16

Today we honor and celebrate Larry’s final sermon at Waterstone Church. We focus on Jesus and the gift of salvation, and marvel at how grief and hope coexist, particularly in the story of Lazarus. This reminds us that, even in our darkest moments, Jesus, the God-Man, embodies compassion and promises resurrection. We are encouraged to embrace our faith, because true joy and renewal come from accepting Jesus into our lives. He is the one that guides us toward a deeper understanding of love, grace, and the assurance of eternal life. References: “It’s no wonder… that they have produced this uncommon effect that by long habit it is almost impossible for me to draw a breath in which you are not involved.” - John Newton “Heaven is a fairy story for those who are afraid of the dark.” - Stephen Hawking “There’s nothing to fear because you weren’t conscious before you were born, and you won’t be conscious after you die.” - Sam Harris “The tears of God are the meaning of history.” - Nicholas Wolterstorff “Jesus makes high claims without being pompous… He is tender without being cowardly, strong without being harsh.” - Jonathan Edwards “I like to think that something survives after you die… It’s strange to think that you accumulate all this experience and maybe even a little wisdom and it just goes away.” - Steve Jobs, Former CEO of Apple “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son…” John 3:16

It's easy to assume God is absent when life gets chaotic or pain and hardship strike. But often the events we interpret as “useless” or “damaging” become the greatest blessings to our relationship with Jesus and formation in Christlikeness. That's why we can take heart in the sovereign hand of God that guards us in all of our wanderings. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks and enjoy a “Soul Food Reading” from a recent Institute retreat. Bill shares the little-known story of John Newton — the preacher and hymnist who wrote Amazing Grace. You'll be encouraged to see how God weaves all the details of your life together to draw you to himself, lead you deeper into grace, and shape you into a wounded healer who ministers to others with compassion.Resources for this Episode:Attend a Soul Shepherding Institute RetreatDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul TalksSouls on Fire: Black Heroes Who Inspire Devotion to Jesus

En la década de 1700, John Newton, un comerciante de esclavos, tuvo un encuentro con Dios que cambió su vida para siempre. Abandonó su antiguo oficio y se convirtió en un ferviente seguidor de Cristo, escribiendo uno de los himnos más famosos de la historia: “Sublime Gracia”. Este canto refleja la redención y la transformación que solo Dios puede ofrecer. Todos hemos pecado y caído de la gracia de Dios, pero Él, en Su infinito amor, nos busca para redimirnos. No importa cuán lejos hayamos caído o cuán oscuro parezca nuestro pasado, la gracia de Dios tiene el poder de restaurar y dar un propósito nuevo a nuestras vidas. Por lo tanto, piensa: ¿hay áreas de tu vida que necesitan la redención de Dios? Entrégalas a Él hoy y experimenta la libertad que solo Su gracia puede ofrecer. La Biblia dice en Isaías 1:18: “Venid luego, dice Jehová, y estemos a cuenta: si vuestros pecados fueren como la grana, como la nieve serán emblanquecidos; si fueren rojos como el carmesí, vendrán a ser como blanca lana” (RV1960).

People have been talking to our President this week. I remember a preacher in San Antonio who used to address the President regularly in his sermons. I didn't think the President was listening to him, so it seemed a bit dramatic to me. If you could speak the truth to someone in power, what would you say? If you met a King, what would you do? In the scriptures we read about people who had audiences with the King. What would you say if I told you that you may have an audience with the King of Kings today, what would you say? How would you pray? Massege based on Matthew 6:9-13, 7:7-11.Quotes:Duane Brooks: Jesus is teaching us that when we pray, we are literally experiencing nothing less than an audience with the king.Graham Goldsworthy: There is a king who rules. There are a people who are ruled. There is a sphere where this rule is recognized as taking place.S.D. Gordon: The great people of the earth today are the people who pray. Dave Peterson: I suspect if we could hear the voice of the heavenly father as we asked him for the things that we need, Not only would he give us what we need, but he would say, thanks for asking.George Herbert: Prayer, the church's banquet, angel's age, God's breath in man returning to his birth, The soul in paraphrase, heart in pilgrimage, The Christian plummet sounding heaven and earth; Heaven in Ordinary.Vernon McGee: This is God's universe, and God does things his way. You may be sure you have a better way, but you don't have a universe.Duane Brooks: Jesus' headquarters is in heaven, and his embassies are all over the world. And you and I are his servants. We have one king, and the reason for our unabashed audacity is his unlimited authority. Jesus said, all authority in heaven and earth has been given to me.Young Man: He said, if there's another way I can serve our country, I'd be glad to. But I don't wanna serve it with a rifle at this point.Judge: I understand. But you must be practical. The principles you're describing belong to the kingdom of God—and it hasn't come yet.Young man: Sir, I understand that it has not come for you, nor for Russia or the world. But the kingdom of God has come for me. I cannot continue hating and killing as though it hadn't.We know John Newton for his famous hymn Amazing Grace. He was a Baptist preacher and former slave ship owner in England. Another of his hymns teaches us about prayer:Come, my soul, thy suit pre­pare,Jesus loves to ans­wer pray­er;He Him­self has bid thee pray,Therefore will not say thee nay.Thou art com­ing to a king,Large pe­ti­tions with thee bring;For His grace and pow­er are such,None can ev­er ask too much. Karl Barth: Here's the thing about total need. Total need requires total help.#prayer #worship #divineguidance  #forgiveness #godspresence  To discover more messages of hope go to tallowood.org/sermons/.Follow us on Instagram, X, and YouTube @tallowoodbc.Follow us on FaceBook @tallowoodbaptist

This class is based on three letters of John Newton illustrating 3 epochs of the Christian Life. Taken from Mark 4:28

Just as one stain can ruin our favorite outfit, a neglected blemish on a Christian's character can spoil his witness. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on a penetrating letter by John Newton, who wrote the hymn “Amazing Grace.” Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-faults-we-fail-to-notice/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

This week's Friday Free-for-all covers a lot of ground with Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and special guest John Newton, executive head at Terrain Ag. Topics include the "One Big Beautiful Bill", U.S. relationship with Canada, EPA nominee, markets bracing for possible tariffs and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even the sweetest commands from our King are still commands. We may be tempted to view commands such as "Do not kill" as more weighty than the command "Look unto Christ." But both are spoken from the same authority, God himself. Therefore, they are worthy of the same attention, effort, and obedience. For the next few weeks, we will be discussing the command to look unto Jesus. There are several passages that state this command, each in a different way. But it is a theme of both the Old and the New Testaments. For this week's episode, Dr. John Snyder and Teddy James are getting help from a journal entry written in 1773 by John Newton. Many of you will know Newton as the author of "Amazing Grace," among other hymns. But the particular journal entry we are resourcing in this week's episode reads: This is the Ninth New Years day I have seen in this place. I have reason to say, The Lord crowneth every year with his goodness. The entrance of this finds me and my _ [dear Mary] in health and peace. I am still favoured with strength, and with some liberty for my public work and hope the Lord is still pleased to work by me, for the edification of his people already called, and the awakening of sinners. As to myself, It is given me to trust in the Lord Jesus for life and salvation – I know he is both willing and able to save. Upon him as an All-sufficient Saviour and upon his word of promise I build my hope, believing that he will not suffer me to be put to shame. My exercise of grace is faint, my consolations small, my heart is full of evil, my chief sensible burdens are, a wild ungoverned imagination, and a strange sinful backwardness to reading the Scriptures, and, to secret prayer. These have been my complaints for many years, and I have no less cause of complaint than formerly. But my eye and my heart is to Jesus. His I am, him I desire to serve, to him I this day would devote and surrender myself anew. O Lord, accept, support, protect, teach, comfort and bless me. Be thou my Arm, my Eye, my Joy and my Salvation. Mortify the power of sin, and increase the image of thy holiness in my heart. Anoint me with fresh oil, make me humble, faithful, diligent and obedient. Let me in all things attend to thy word as my rule, to thy glory as my end, and depend upon thy power and promise for safety and success. I am now in the 49th year of my age, and may expect in the course of a few years at most to go whence I shall no more return, nor have I a certainty of continuing here a single year or even a month or a day. May thy grace keep me always waiting till my appointed change shall come, and when the summons shall come may I be enabled to rejoice in thee, as the strength of my heart and my portion for ever. For the rest of this podcast series, we will be getting help from the first few chapters of Looking Unto Jesus by Isaac Ambrose. This 17th-century book was written after a prolonged illness and has been helping Christians gaze at the surpassing beauty of Jesus Christ for over 400 years. Looking Unto Jesus was out of print for some time, but we were happy to find it available for sale again. We were so happy, in fact, that we bought two copies to give away at the end of this series. If you would like to be entered to win a copy, you can join the Media Gratiae email list. Our email subscribers get two emails a week: the first is a devotional thought from trustworthy writers and sometimes our own studies, and the other email highlights the podcast content we are publishing that week. If you are interested, you can sign up here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/the-whole-counsel-giveaway Show Notes: Sign up to win a copy of Looking Unto Jesus here: https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/looking-unto-jesus-ambrose.html See our previous episodes where we mentioned Looking Unto Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLLiw_Xqa08 Want to listen to The Whole Counsel on the go? Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts You can get The Whole Counsel a day early on the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

How the hymn “Amazing Grace” can set right our hearts for the New Year.  ___________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Breakpoint.org. 

Timestamps to Know ·  00:27 – Intro ·  04:15 – How Bob Kauflin Was Introduced to Messiah ·  07:30 – Non-Christians Singing the Scriptures in Messiah ·  15:00 – John Newton and Handel's Messiah ·  18:20 – The Means and Methods for Communicating the Gospel ·  26:02 – Leaders Should Bring Explanation ·  30:04 – Un-Training Musicians Out of a ‘Performance' Mind-set ·  38:02 – Counsel for Those in the Arts as Their Vocation ·  43:07 – If Handel Were to Publish Messiah Today ·  46:14 – Pastoring Those With Gifts that Need to Be Dialed Back ·  53:00 – How Can We Magnify Christ in Our Focus? ·  57:16 – Sovereign Grace's Advent Season ·  1:00:35 – Closing Thoughts and Outro   Resources to Click · “Profane Sacrilege or Redeemer's Praise: John Newton on the Messiah and the 1784 Commemoration of Handel” – Ben Purves ·  “Handel's Messiah: Worship, Worldliness, and the Way of True Praise” – Bob Kauflin ·  GLAD Acapella Full Album · “The Handel Commemoration 1784” – Jenny Ruthven · “The 1784 Handel Commemoration as Political Ritual” – William Weber · The Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser at Handel Reference Database · “Newton Script to Interweave with Part 2 of Handel's Messiah” ·  “Fifty Sermons on Handel's Messiah” – Robert Manson Myers ·  Sound Plus Doctrine Podcast ·  Theme of the Month: Handel's Messiah: Singing Scripture's Hallelujah ·  Give to Support the Work of COA   Books to Read ·  The Works of John Newton – John Newton ·  Entertaining Crisis in the Atlantic Imperium 1770-1790 – Daniel O'Quinn ·  Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God – Bob Kauflin ·  True Worshippers: Seeking What Matters to God  – Bob Kauflin ·  The Poems of William Cowper – William Cowper ·  Handel's Messiah: Comfort for God's People – Calvin R. Stapert ·  The Cross and Christian Ministry – D.A. Carson