Podcasts about Sanctification

In this episode, Camden Bucey speaks with Danny Olinger, General Secretary of the OPC Committee on Christian Education, about his new book Christ and His Church-Bride: Meredith G. Kline's Biblical-Theological Reading of Revelation (Reformed Forum). Olinger traces how Kline's covenantal and redemptive-historical reading of Revelation portrays the church's transformation into the radiant Bride of Christ, moving from imperfection and suffering in the present age to consummate glory in the new creation. The discussion unfolds key themes of recapitulation, the conflict between Babylon and the Bride, and the covenantal drama of creation to consummation. Through rich historical and exegetical reflection, Olinger shows how Kline weaves together Genesis, Daniel, Zechariah, and Revelation to present a unified vision of redemptive history centered on Christ's victory and the Spirit's work in the church. The conversation is both theologically rigorous and pastorally hopeful—reminding listeners that Christ reigns now, the church's pilgrim identity is secure, and the gospel's progress continues unthwarted by the powers of this world. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Book Announcement 06:27 Origins of the Book and Rediscovery of Kline's Revelation Paper 11:19 Kline's Covenant Drama: Creation to Consummation 20:55 Understanding Recapitulation in Revelation 26:24 The Deeper Conflict: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Church 31:18 The Church Imperfect and Perfected in Glory 34:25 The Armageddon Paradigm and Covenant Mount 37:51 Christ and His Church-Bride: Theological and Pastoral Heart 48:13 The New Jerusalem and the Covenant of Grace 53:09 Suffering, Sanctification, and the Bride's Purification 57:07 Babylon vs. the Bride: The Church's Pilgrim Calling 01:01:02 Christ Reigns Now: Hope for the Pilgrim Church 01:04:29 Closing, Resources, and Final Reflections

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A new MP3 sermon from The Narrated Puritan is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Nature of Sanctification and Gospel Holiness Explained Subtitle: On The Holy Spirit Speaker: John Owen Broadcaster: The Narrated Puritan Event: Audiobook Date: 10/29/2025 Length: 62 min.

A new MP3 sermon from The Narrated Puritan is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Sanctification or Growth in Grace is a Progressive Process Subtitle: On The Holy Spirit Speaker: John Owen Broadcaster: The Narrated Puritan Event: Audiobook Date: 10/29/2025 Length: 62 min.

Chapter One of Book 4 Volume 3 of John Owen's Works. It is holiness that keeps up a sense of peace with God, and prevents those spiritual breaches which the remainders of our enmity would occasion. Hence God, as the author of our peace, is the author of our holiness. God, even God himself, the God of peace, doth sanctify us. How this is done immediately by the Holy Ghost, the Spirit of love and peace, and wherein the nature of this work consists.

This work of sanctification differs from that of regeneration, as on other accounts, so especially on that of the manner of their being wrought. The work of regeneration is instantaneous, consisting in one single creating act. Hence it is not capable of degrees in any subject. No one is more or less regenerate than another; everyone in the world is absolutely so, or not so, and that equally, although there are degrees in their state on other reasons. But this work of sanctification is progressive, and admits of degrees. One may be more sanctified and more holy than another, who is yet truly sanctified and truly holy.

Fr Toby using the help of Lawrence Feingold looks at the various elements of justification, drawing upon the decree at Trent and the Scriptures, and sees that most are held in common with Protestants, but that their lack of belief in interior transformation is a very real and sad difference. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://radiomariaengland.uk/donations/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Take Off the Masks: Choosing God's Reality Over Babylon's Illusions | KIB 503 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Description There's a war on for your identity. In this Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake expose the spiritual "masks" the enemy uses—from sanitized cultural traditions to personal coping personas—and invite the Remnant to step into truth, transparency, and freedom in Christ. From Halloween's ancient roots to the modern pressure to "perform," we trace how unreality keeps believers stuck—and how the Holy Spirit heals, restores, and re-aligns us with God's design. We also pray for the grieving, cover the Remnant during this season, and offer practical next steps: renouncing occult doors, affirming our children's identity in Jesus, seeking wise counsel when needed, and learning to live mask-free before God and one another. "Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another." — Ephesians 4:25 (ESV) Highlights Why the Word of God is a war book—and why unreality is a weapon of the enemy Ancient and modern uses of masks (ritual, identity-shifting, and social control) The danger of "sanitized" paganism and why God says "Come out of her, my people" Parenting through cultural pressure—affirming identity in Christ Personal testimonies: fear of rejection, humor as a mask, and God's gentle dismantling Practical deliverance: renouncing doors, pleading the blood of Jesus, and wise counseling Helmet of salvation vs. masks of unreality—how to walk in truth

Every Christian faces battles with recurring sin—but victory is possible. In this Thursday afternoon session, Dr. Jim Van Gelderen reveals the spiritual and practical steps to break free from the strongholds that hold you back. Learn the biblical “antidote” that leads to lasting freedom and fullness of life in Christ.This is the seventh sermon in a special series that will contain all of the sermons and workshops delivered at the 2025 Thee Generation Youth Summit at Falls Baptist Church in Menomonee Falls, WI this past October 8–10, 2025.Don't forget to make plans to join hundreds of other young people next October 14–16, 2026 for our annual meeting in Menomonee Falls, WI. For more information, please visit theegeneration.org/tgys. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

Fr Toby using the help of Lawrence Feingold introduces us to the issues at stake in discussing how our salvation occurs. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://radiomariaengland.uk/donations/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Pastor Matt Chavez shares how he inherited his dad's passionate temperament—both the cheering and the anger—and how James 4:1 exposed the inner war that can spill into parenting. He urges surrendering anger to Jesus and checking your heart before it harms those you love.

What does baptism say about our freedom in Christ? Like Israel crossing the Red Sea, baptism pictures our deliverance from sin's power. We now walk free, no longer slaves, but alive in Christ.In this four-part series on the command “Baptize My Disciples,” we are invited to see baptism not as a symbolic obligation, but as a profound declaration of our union with Christ. Rooted in the authority and love of the risen Savior, baptism marks the believer's identity in Him, testifying that we have died to sin and been raised in newness of life. Through teaching, testimony, and Scripture, we are reminded that this command is both deeply spiritual and practically essential—anchored in Christ's power, pointing always to His glory, and flowing from a life of discipleship. Join Nate and Gabe as they explore Christ's command to “Baptize My Disciples.”Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at https://homediscipleship.comStudy guide includes: Scriptures referenced in podcastReview of Old Testament contextGuide for Scripture meditationQuestions for application and prayerFor more information, visit us at https://homediscipleship.comFind us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshiphttps://www.facebook.com/homediscipleshipnetworkhttps://instagram.com/commandsofchristpodcast

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2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Pastor Scott Bland, Godspeak's youth pastor, delivered a passionate sermon on God's will for believers: sanctification. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians, he emphasized that sanctification is not optional but a divine command to be set apart, transformed into Christ's image through the Holy Spirit's power. With humor and relatability, Bland shared personal anecdotes, like his wife's medicinal honey remedy, and cultural references, such as neighborhood Halloween displays, to illustrate the battle against worldly conformity. He urged the congregation to rejoice always, pray ceaselessly, and give thanks in all circumstances, aligning with Godspeak's anchored reading program and mission to live biblically in a dark world. The closing prayer called for surrender, trusting God's faithful promise to complete His sanctifying work.Reference Verses:Psalm 24 verse 1, John 6 verse 38, John 14 verse 12, Acts 10 verse 38, Romans 8 verses 11, 28, Romans 12 verse 2, Ephesians 1 verse 15, Philippians 1 verse 21, Philippians 2 verses 12–13, Philippians 4 verse 6, Colossians 1 verse 9, 1 Thessalonians 4 verses 3–8, 1 Thessalonians 5 verses 1–24, Hebrews 4 verse 12, 1 Peter 4 verses 1–2, 19, 1 John 4 verses 4, 18Make sure you subscribe to this channel and follow us on all our platforms to always stay up to date with our latest content!And you can always head over to our website for any general information!https://godspeak.comPrayer/NeedsIf you have any needs, or have a willingness to be used to meet various need in the body, please email info@godspeak.com. Also, let us know if you need prayer for anything.Giving is part of our worship time, and in this season, the easiest way to do that is online. If you go to our website, godspeak.com, you will see the "Give" tab in the top right corner. Or you can simply click this link https://pushpay.com/g/godspeakAny questions?Please feel free to email us, comment here, or DM us on Instagram any questions that you may have.Please Subscribe to this channel and turn on your notifications to be notified when our Livestreams start so you don't miss out! We hope you are blessed by the service!-The Godspeak Team

October 16, 2025We explored the nature of a believer's conscience and guilt, diving deeply into the difference between positional truth and experiential reality. The discussion focused on how sin, sanctification, and the transformation of the soul relate to faith, dependence on God, and the work of the Holy Spirit.We examined how guilt originates in the flesh rather than in the believer's new nature, and how God uses conviction—not condemnation—to guide His people toward obedience and maturity. Purity, we reflected, is not self-produced but comes from Christ, who removes shame and frees us from the law of sin and death.The conversation also highlighted the importance of separating the soul from the spirit to walk in holiness, aligning our emotions, will, and thoughts under the authority of God's Spirit. This process of sanctification, both positional and progressive, reveals how believers become in time what God has already declared them to be in eternity.We concluded by reflecting on the contrast between living in the flesh and walking by the Spirit, emphasizing humility, grace, and the transformative power of God's love.Themes:The believer's conscience and experiential guiltChrist's purity as freedom from shame and sinSanctification as both positional and progressiveThe separation of soul and spirit for spiritual maturityHumility and grace over legalismDependence on God for transformationLiving in the Spirit vs. living in the fleshReflection Question: How does my understanding of guilt and grace shape the way I respond to conviction—do I hide in shame, or run to Christ for renewal?

We gathered to reflect on spiritual growth and sanctification, focusing on what it means to live in love rather than in the flesh. The discussion centered on the believer's new nature in Christ, the protection found in God's love, and the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding transformation.We explored how false doctrine and self-dependence can defile the conscience, contrasting that with the purity and peace that come from submitting to Christ. The importance of self-judgment and allowing God's Word to separate the self-life from the soul was emphasized, showing that spiritual maturity comes through humility and dependence on divine love.The group also examined the concept of genuine repentance versus antinomianism—acknowledging that confession must come from a sincere heart and godly sorrow, not outward performance. We discussed the call for men to lead in public worship, aligning with the biblical order for prayer and leadership in the assembly. The meeting concluded with a time of intercession for individuals and families in need of healing and restoration.Themes:Sanctification through love and truthLiving in the Spirit, not the fleshThe conscience and purity of the soulFalse doctrine versus sound teachingGod's grace as protection and healingGenuine repentance and humilitySpiritual leadership and order in worshipReflection Question: Where am I still relying on my own strength instead of living from the protection and power of God's love?

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Learning to rest in His timing, receive His Word, and walk in the healing power of truth.We opened with prayer and reflection, thanking God for His faithfulness and the power of the previous message. We took time to express gratitude for His healing and spiritual renewal, acknowledging the freedom and restoration His Word brings. As we reflected on trusting God, we recognized how difficult it can be to recall past messages in the moment—but also how the Holy Spirit faithfully brings truth to remembrance at the perfect time.Our discussion focused on waiting on God's perfect timing, using the example of Abraham and Sarah as a reminder that impatience often leads to unnecessary trouble. We emphasized that the Holy Spirit stores up truth within us and reveals it when our hearts are ready to receive it. God's provision is always perfect, and His timing is never late. We were encouraged to live out four simple but powerful words of counsel: be gentle, loving, kind, and patient.We then explored Christ as the pattern for sanctification, learning that God's conviction does not condemn but separates us from what harms us. The Spirit's work in our lives is surgical—using the “sword of the Spirit” to divide self-conscious thinking from God-conscious living. We were reminded that spiritual growth is not about striving but about surrendering to the process of transformation through Christ's example.The meeting concluded with reflections on the healing and transforming power of God's Word, referencing Hebrews 4 and Ephesians 5. We acknowledged how Scripture cuts through lies and restores the heart, and how approaching it prayerfully allows the Holy Spirit to work deeply within us. Just as 1 Thessalonians 2:13 says, the Word works effectively in those who believe. We prayed for continued healing, protection, and the joy that comes from abiding in His glory.Themes: Trusting God's timing and wisdom Sanctification through Christ's example The Spirit's role in transforming our minds Healing and power in the Word of God Joy and rest through surrenderScripture References: Hebrews 4; Ephesians 5; 1 Thessalonians 2:13Reflection Question: What area of my life is God calling me to wait on Him—and how can I prepare my heart to receive His Word with gentleness, patience, and trust?

Sanctification and justification are foundational concepts of the gospel to understand, but many Christians confuse the two because they grow up with religion. Today we will see what the bible actually says about these things and what they mean for your journey with Christ. * 00:00 - Introduction* 05:27 - Sanctification * 54:45 - Justification * 1:11:12 - Entire Sanctification * 1:19:20 - Final Thoughts This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.danceoflife.com/subscribe

Segment 1 • Sanctification isn't “just stop it” — it's put off and put on (Eph 4:22-24). • True change means replacing sin with Spirit-driven habits. • If you're dry, bitter, or hurting — don't wait to feel it; start doing what grows desire. Segment 2 – The Math of Holiness • Dr. Greg Gifford explains the biblical equation: Put off + Put on = Growth. • Sanctification isn't just subtraction alone; holiness must also be put on. • Lasting change happens when obedience fills the space sin used to occupy. Segment 3 – The Trojan Horse in Your Church • “Contextualization” can smuggle worldliness into worship. • The church loses it's unique purpose as salt and light when it trades truth for relatability. • Baby-talk preaching creates baby-faith Christians. Segment 4 • Paul's “all things” meant removing cultural barriers, not rewriting the gospel. • Contextualization becomes compromise when it reshapes truth to fit culture. • Faithful preaching feeds sheep, not the world. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Christ is able to make us holy, but we must open the door and let him in.

2 Chronicles 34

Description:In this episode of the Compared to Who? podcast, Heather Creekmore continues her Fear Free Fall series with a deep dive into the fear of failure. Heather unpacks the difference between perfectionism and fear of failure, revealing how each shows up in the ways we approach life, our goals, and our body image struggles. She explores how our definitions of success can become idols and how God’s grace redefines our worth. Heather shares personal experiences, practical examples from her coaching, and biblical encouragement to help listeners break free from the grip of performance-based living and find freedom in Christ. Key Topics: Difference between perfectionism and fear of failure Identity issues at the root of both struggles How fear of failure shows up as avoidance, hesitation, and "analysis paralysis" The role of “success” as an idol and how it influences body image Processing where personal standards and God’s standards diverge God’s grace as the answer to our endless striving for worth Practical encouragement for stepping out in faith, even when failure feels likely Encouragement:Heather challenges listeners to reflect on where fear of failure might be holding them back and offers gospel-centered strategies to reframe their thinking and experience freedom in Christ. Resources & Links Listen to Previous Episodes: Compared to Who? Podcast Fear Free Fall Series: Kickoff Episode: Faith Over Fear (October 7th) Episode on Fear of Rejection, Perfectionism, and People Pleasing 40 Day Body Image Journey:Join the next round in January or start now and catch up!➡️ improvebodyimage.com — 40 Day Journey Heather Creekmore’s Books:Find all of Heather’s books on body image and Christian living.➡️ improvebodyimage.com/books 10 Days of Encouragement:Free daily scripture-based encouragement sent to your inbox.➡️ Sign up here In His Image ConferenceNovember 15th, Dallas, Texas. Drop Heather a note if you’re coming! ➡️ In His Image Conference Info (Check for upcoming dates and details!) Body Image Coaching and Workbook:Want practical help? Try the 40 Day Body Image Workbook Connect With Heather & Show Website: improvebodyimage.com Podcast Network: Life Audio If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend, discuss it together, and leave a review to help others find gospel-based body image encouragement! P.S. Want to stop comparing and start living? Dive into more encouragement at improvebodyimage.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, Jeremy reveals his view of sanctification and defends it from Scripture Link to the sanctification chart: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ge9NPJ8Tn-eJIN29VYx15M51N1rQvEbB/view?usp=sharing Link to our interview with Matthew Ferris: https://youtu.be/FJLgICJMjms?si=9znuzc1GQbB5PBPE Link to Matthew Ferris's book: https://a.co/d/bsW2LUh Link to Brian Rosner's book: https://a.co/d/2vVCZ2T   Do Theology is part of Foundations Media. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org   https://dotheology.com https://store.dotheology.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DoTheology   Contact Us: show@dotheology.com https://twitter.com/dotheology​​ https://facebook.com/dotheology​   Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/DoTheology   0:00 Introduction 2:50 The Sanctification Chart 4:09 Views to Eliminate 11:00 Revelation of Jeremy's View 13:45 Strengths of the Two Natures View 24:52 Reformed vs. Two Natures 35:42 Two Natures vs. Keswick and Decisional 41:20 IFCA International Articulation 42:20 DBTS Articulation 45:31 Adamic Nature vs. Divine Nature 53:08 Applications   #Podcast #Sanctification #Theology

How should baptism be carried out? Baptism is for all who trust in Christ. It is done in water, by immersion, and in His name—not ours—as part of making true disciples.In this four-part series on the command “Baptize My Disciples,” we are invited to see baptism not as a symbolic obligation, but as a profound declaration of our union with Christ. Rooted in the authority and love of the risen Savior, baptism marks the believer's identity in Him, testifying that we have died to sin and been raised in newness of life. Through teaching, testimony, and Scripture, we are reminded that this command is both deeply spiritual and practically essential—anchored in Christ's power, pointing always to His glory, and flowing from a life of discipleship. Join Nate and Gabe as they explore Christ's command to “Baptize My Disciples.”Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at https://homediscipleship.comStudy guide includes: Scriptures referenced in podcastReview of Old Testament contextGuide for Scripture meditationQuestions for application and prayerFor more information, visit us at https://homediscipleship.comFind us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshiphttps://www.facebook.com/homediscipleshipnetworkhttps://instagram.com/commandsofchristpodcast

What does God's work in us look like? I. A heart for others, vv22-25. II. The humility to be needy, v21. III. The embrace of the helps to seek God's help, vv20-21.

In this Godcast, we'll dive into how the Great I AM set discipleship in motion—through love that walks, listens, serves, and gives. From the mountaintop prayers of Jesus to His tears at Lazarus' tomb, this episode shows that true love is never still; it's life carried forward by the Spirit's energeia! Every word, step, and breath of Jesus models the cadence of obedience we're called to follow. Tune in and hear what it means to move with the only true God—same life, same love, same Spirit, just flowing through different vessels, amen?God's word:Romans 12:2; Acts 17:28; Galatians 5:25; Deuteronomy 6; John 13:34–35; Romans 12:10; Galatians 5:13; Ephesians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 3:12; 1 John 2:6; 1 Corinthians 13:7; James 1:19; Colossians 3:13; Hebrews 3:13; Galatians 6:1; Proverbs 27:6; Matthew 28:19–20; Genesis 1:3; John 11:43; Matthew 7:28–29; John 6:63; Luke 4:32; Mark 1:27; John 8:31–32; Hebrews 7:25; Mark 1:35; Luke 5:16; Luke 6:12; Matthew 26:39; John 17:1; Romans 8:26; Isaiah 53:4; John 16:33; Galatians 6:2; Romans 12:15; Psalm 34:18; John 6:44; Mark 2:17; 1 Corinthians 1:9; John 10:27; Romans 8:30; 1 Thessalonians 4:7; Matthew 11:28; Matthew 4:19; John 15:16; Luke 9:23; Psalm 29:4–5; Ezekiel 37; John 11:43; John 18:6; Revelation 1:15; Romans 10:17; Luke 6:47–48; Matthew 20:28; Philippians 2:8; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Luke 6:12; Mark 1:35; John 17:1; John 17:13; John 17:15; John 17:17; John 17:20–21; Ephesians 2:10; Philippians 2:13; Mark 2:1–12; John 9:1–12; Mark 5; Luke 8; John 11:1–44. Email: walkingtheway3@gmail.com

In this sermon, we explored the metaphor of marriage as a garden, focusing on the "weeds" that can choke out the health and fruitfulness of our relationships. Drawing from Ephesians 5:25-33, we examined both humorous and serious examples of marital "weeds"—habits, attitudes, and priorities that undermine intimacy and unity. We discussed the importance of giving marriage its own space, maintaining proper priorities (God, spouse, then children), and the dangers of boredom, hidden agendas, and selfishness. Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, we were challenged to examine our own hearts, seek God's guidance, and intentionally invest in our marriages with honesty, humility, and selfless love.

Listen to this week's sermon, In the Wilderness preached by Pastor Eric Stites from Numbers 20.

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A Sermon for the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity St. Matthew 22:34-46 by William Klock Who is Jesus?  It's important.  It's why we have the creeds that put so much emphasis on who Jesus is.  Because if you get Jesus wrong, you won't get anything else right.  Someone knocks on your door and wants to start talking theology and it sounds weird.  Ask them who Jesus is and you'll immediately get to the root of everything.  Ah!  Mormon…or Jehovah's Witness.  What they say about Jesus lays everything bare.  The last few days I've been watching videos from a conference that's held annually down in Oregon.  I've wondered whatever happened to all the big-name people from the Emergent Church movement of fifteen to twenty years ago.  This week I found out.  They've moved on from just kind of being theology sketchy to holding annual conferences and seminars to help people deconstruct their faith—which is just the new, trendy way to talk about apostasy.  And in what I listened to, it was all about Jesus.  Except it wasn't the Jesus revealed in scripture.  It was part of the Jesus revealed in scripture.  It was the warm-fuzzy Jesus.  But they've left out the Jesus who called people to repentance, the Jesus who talked about sin and judgement, the Jesus who stands alone and apart and above every other god and king.  They've built a false religion around a false Jesus.  Brothers and Sisters, it's imperative that we get Jesus right.  Christians have known this since the beginning.  Again, it's why we have the creeds.  Faith itself doesn't save.  Faith itself doesn't forgive sins.  Faith itself won't set the world to rights.  It's the object of our faith who forgives sins and saves us from death and fills us with God's Spirit and promises we'll be raised to new life as he has been. As the Gospels reach their climax with the crucifixion of Jesus, they bring this to the forefront.  Who is Jesus?  That's what's going on in our Gospel today from Matthew 22.  All these last months our Gospels have been from early in Jesus' ministry, but today we jump almost to the end and to two questions.  The first is about the law—asked by the Pharisees.  “Which is the most important commandent?”  And Jesus gave the right answer and left them fuming and with no grounds on which to challenge him.  At the same time, his answer was so correct that it left them and everyone there utterly challenged.  And then Jesus turned the tables and asks them a question: “Is the Messiah David's son or David's lord?”  “Or is he both?”  And you can just picture them totally flabbergasted.  No one had ever even thought to ask that question.  They had no idea how to answer even though the answer—Jesus—was standing right there in the middle of them. And that was the end of Jesus' confrontations with the leaders of the Jews.  The next time he'll see them is when they have him arrested in the garden and then when they drag him before the Jewish council to make their accusations, and later as he hangs on the cross while they laugh and insult him.  But hanging over those three scenes, will be the knowledge that Jesus knows the answers to these two all-important questions and that they do not.  The very basis of their charges against him hangs on the answers to these two questions that they can't even begin to answer.  And Jesus wants them to know (and Matthew wants us to know) that it is precisely in his arrest and trial and crucifixion that Jesus is fulfilling the two great commandments of the law.  And it's precisely in his arrest, his trial, and his crucifixion that Jesus is taking his throne as Lord—as the King of the Jews and as David's lord.  This is who Jesus is and this is how he's come to rescue his people—from their sins, from death, and to bring them into God's new world. So that first question.  This is Matthew 7:34.  Matthew writes, “When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they got together as a group.  One of them, a lawyer, put him on the spot with a question: ‘Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law?'”   The Lord gave Moses 613 commandments and everyone knew which was the most important.  It was so important that it had become Israel's “creed” and part of their daily prayer.  (It still is today.)  Deuteronomy 6:4: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.”  And it goes on, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.”  It wasn't just something you did.  The fact that it was every observant Jew's daily prayer meant that it was deeper than just doing.  Loving God was supposed to be something that made its way deep, into your very being.  It was a heart thing. But the big question is: Did this all-consuming love for God really capture Israel's heart?  The Pharisees, of all the people in Israel, knew that it hadn't.  They, of all people, not only knew the struggle personally, they knew how Israel on the whole had failed and failed and failed.  That was their “thing”.  They knew that Israel was still basically in exile despite having returned from Babylon five hundred years before.  The Lord's presence had never returned to the temple.  Pagans still ruled them.  And no one had heard the Lord's voice in centuries.  And the Pharisees knew it was because God's people hadn't kept his law, because they hadn't loved him with all their being. Jesus knew this too.  A big part of his teaching—think of the Sermon on the Mount or we could go back to Matthew 15 where Jesus talked about cups that are outwardly clean, but filthy on the inside—a big part of Jesus teaching was that Israel was desperately in need of a renewal of her heart.  Outward keeping of the law?  Awesome!  Keep it up.  But what God's most concerned about is a keeping of the law—of a love for God and a love for neighbour—that goes deeper than externals—that grows out of a heart that truly loves God above everything else. But how is that even supposed to happen?  Before he died, Moses reiterated the law to the people a second time—deuter-onomy, second law.  And when he was finished, he exhorted them in Deuteronomy 30:11: “You can do this.  It's not too hard.  It's not far off.  It's not up in heaven.  You don't need anyone to bring it down to you.  It's in your mouth and it's in your heart so that you can do it.”  Neither Moses nor the Lord expected perfect sinlessness.  That's why the Lord had made provisions for atonement in the law.  The Lord simply expected them to follow his law, to be the holy people he had made them and for whom he'd made provision to stay holy.  All they needed to do was to keep their eyes on him, to remember all he'd done for them, to know his word, to live in his grace. And I read that passage from Deuteronomy and I think: Okay.  Being faithful to the law wasn't too hard, but that doesn't mean it was easy.  If it had been easy, Israel wouldn't have failed over and over and over.  Living on this side of the cross.  Living as someone into whom God has poured his Spirit to fulfil his Old Testament promises of heart renewal, I still struggle to love God with all my being and to love my neighbours as myself.  We all do.  Sanctification is a process.  The Spirit doesn't change our hearts all at once, although it's often the case—especially with new believers—that the Spirit will do some amazing things to jump start the process.  I've been at it fifty-three years and there's still lots to do to dig out and uproot the darkness that lurks in my heart.  Every time I think I've cleaned house and then sit down with the scriptures again, I hear God speak, and I find there's always something I missed: the baseboard behind the couch needs dusting, I forgot to scrub that invisible spot under the rim of the toilet bow, or—sometimes—there's a giant pile of garbage in the middle of the living room that I've somehow not noticed all this time.  It takes work and prayer and scripture and counsel—and most of all the Spirit—to root all that darkness out and to replace it with love.  Really, if I'm honest, I'm kind of sympathetic with the Israelites when they shared their skepticism with Moses.  Really, Moses?  This isn't too hard?  I'm fighting to do it and I'm living in the fulfilment of God's promise of the Spirit to renew my heart?  How were they supposed to do it? But maybe that's just it.  Too often we think of the law as commandments to be obeyed—mostly in our own strength.  Even Israel wasn't expected to do that.  That's why God lived in the middle of their camp.  He wasn't going to leave them alone to be holy all on their own, because that is impossible.  But more importantly, what Jesus says here about loving God and loving each other really starts to come into focus as we see Jesus on the cross, dying for the sins of his people, his enemies, and then rising from death to bring to life God's new creation.  Jesus forgives our failures and he invites us into this new life.  God even comes to dwell in us—not just in our midst, but in us to renew our hearts.  And we start to realise that these commandments aren't orders to be obeyed in our own power and strength.  Instead, they're invitations into a whole new way of life—an invitation into new creation.  They're a hope that looks forward to the day when God finally sets everything to rights.  On that day there will be no more hate and no more pride and no more selfishness and no more sin.  We'll be full of love for him and for each other.  And so, in light of that invitation and that hope, in the power of the Spirit, we just start to live it now, day by day, bit by bit, welcoming God to expose the darkness and the dirt in our hearts and then gladly cleaning it out and letting light and love and life fill us—day by day and bit by bit, a little at a time as we live in hope—knowing for sure that one day it'll all be done.  This is why we live, not only looking back to the cross in gratitude, but also looking forward in a hope made sure and certain by the cross. But wait, there's more.  That's only half today's Gospel.  That was the first question.  The Pharisees asked it.  And now Jesus turns the tables (verse 41): “While the Pharisees were gathered there, Jesus asked them, ‘What's your view of the Messiah?  Whose son is he?” That probably seems like a weird question to us, but it probably wasn't for them—although they wondered where Jesus was going with it.  They knew the answer.  It was an easy one.  Just as easy as the question they'd asked him.  “He's David's son,” they said to him.  Nothing controversial there.  In fact, Matthew's made it clear right from verse 1 of his Gospel: “The book of the family tree of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham.”  That's how Matthew's Gospel starts.  But, of course, it can't be that easy.  So Jesus follows up in verse 43, saying, “Why then does David (speaking by the Spirit) call him ‘Lord' when he says, ‘The Lord says to my Lord, sit here at my right hand, until I place your enemies down beneath your feet.'  If David calls him ‘Lord,' how can he be his son?” What?  I should spell that like the Internet meme: “Wut?”  I can only imagine how they looked around at each other confused.  No surprises when Matthew says, “Nobody was able to answer him a single word.  From that day on nobody dared ask him anything anymore.” This one would take some time to sink in.  I kind of suspect they never did figure it out—at least most of them.  Maybe some of them did eventually figure it out in the weeks, months, and years after Jesus rose from the dead.  Maybe they believed the stories—or maybe they saw him—and it finally clicked and they believed.  But even a lot of Christians who do believe don't understand what Jesus is getting at.  So here's his point: Just saying that Jesus is the son of David doesn't give the whole picture.  For most of the Jews in those days, “Son of David” brought to mind images of a coming great warrior king.  Like a literal David, only greater.  And he would restore the kingdom of Israel over which David had once ruled at its height, only greater.  The Son of David would expand the borders.  He would utterly destroy every one of Israel's enemies.  And there would be no end to his kingdom or his reign.  He would put Israel at the top of the heap forever.  No Solomon with his idolatry and foreign wives would mess it up.  No royal rivalries would split it up.  No foreign power would ever bring it down.  This was their vision of the world set to rights. And we can probably forgive them, because it's easy to read God's promises that way.  Just like it's easy for the folks in that deconstruction conference to read all the warm-fuzzy passages about Jesus and to forget the ones about repentance and judgement.  The passage Jesus quotes is the first verse of Psalm 110—the psalm quoted more than any other by the writers of the New Testament.  It's a psalm attributed to David and it goes like this.  Again, Psalm 110 if you're following along: The Lord says to my Lord:          “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” The Lord sends forth from Zion          your mighty scepter.          Rule in the midst of your enemies! Your people will offer themselves freely          on the day of your power,          in holy garments; from the womb of the morning,          the dew of your youth will be yours. The Lord has sworn          and will not change his mind, “You are a priest forever          after the order of Melchizedek.” The Lord is at your right hand;          he will shatter kings on the day of his wrath. He will execute judgment among the nations,          filling them with corpses; he will shatter chiefs          over the wide earth. He will drink from the brook by the way;          therefore he will lift up his head. It's right there.  The Lord will shatter kings on the day of his wrath. He will execute judgement among the nations, filling them with corpses; he will shatter chiefs over the wide earth.”  Again, I can't blame them for expecting the Son of David to come and smash Gentile heads.  I can't…except that there's still the two greatest commandments in the law: love God with all your being and your neighbour as yourself.  You have to account for both.  Like our Article XX says, “It is not lawful for the Church to ordain any thing that is contrary to God's Word written, neither may it so expound one place of Scripture, that it be repugnant to another.”   If the Son of David was just coming to crush and shatter Israel's enemies, how would that encourage the people, how would that help the people learn to love God with all their being and (especially) their neighbours as themselves?  One of the things we see in Jesus, not least as he goes to the cross to give his life for his enemies, is that when we say that word, “God”, we're talking about the almighty Creator who not only loves his own people, but who loves the whole world.  He loves his enemies enough to humble himself, taking on their—our—flesh, so that he could die the death that their—that our—sins deserve, all to reconcile us to himself and to set right the creation we have broken.  And he does it all so that we can have a share in, so that we can once again live in his presence in that new creation. And so Jesus' point here is that, if David's son is also David's lord, then the great warrior-messiah the Jews hoped for will, in the end, bring the saving, healing, restoring, setting-to-rights rule of this loving Creator God not only to Israel, but to the whole world.  And, yes, there will come a day when the last rebellious enemies of his people who remain, when the last rebels against the Gospel will be crushed and wiped from his creation so that it can finally and fully be set to rights, but in the meantime it means that Jesus the Messiah has not come to bash heads.  He will indeed put his enemies—and kings and nations—under his feet, but he will do that as the power of the Gospel goes out to the nations—as the good news of the servant king who gives his life for the sake of his enemies turns their hearts to this God who is unlike any god they've ever known and as Jesus' new creation gives them a glimpse of and hope for a world to set to rights the likes of which they never imagined.  And that good news will go out and it will go out and it will go out until the glory of the Lord covers the earth as the waters cover the sea and when it has done its work, then the Messiah will defeat even death itself. Brothers and Sisters, hear the scriptures and let this Jesus sustain you.  The Jesus who, like David, has gone to battle—who has done single combat against our enemies, against sin and death at the cross.  The Jesus who teaches us by his death what it looks like to truly love God with all our heart and life and mind and strength and to love our neighbours as ourselves.  The Jesus who has risen from death and who has poured his Spirit into our hearts so that we can know God's life and God's new creation and live in hope of the day when he will finish what he has started.  Not some other Jesus.  Not a Jesus we build like a Mr. Potato Head, picking and choosing the parts we like, but this Jesus: the Jesus who is both loving shepherd and warrior king; this Jesus who ate with sinners and condemns sin and calls us to repentance; this Jesus who loves his enemies so much that he gave his life for our sake, but who will also one day wipe from his creation ever last remaining bit of rebellion and darkness and sin; this Jesus and only this Jesus who truly reveals the glory of God and moves our hearts to worship and to love and to loyalty. Let's pray: Almighty God, gracious Father, we give you thank for your promises and for your faithfulness to them.  We think today especially of your promises to David and the Prophets that gave them a hope for your Messiah.  He is both David's son and your own son, the true Israel, and in him we have forgiveness of sins and the life of your kingdom.  We pray that as we live the life he gives, we would also live in hope, knowing your faithfulness and trusting in your promises, and joyfully expecting—and participating in—the work of your Church, empowered by Jesus and the Spirit as we look forward to your renewal of all things.  Amen.

In Romans 6, we encounter a powerful message about our identity in Christ and the nature of sin. The central theme revolves around our death to sin and new life in Jesus. We learn that through baptism, we are symbolically united with Christ in His death and resurrection, enabling us to 'walk in newness of life.' This passage challenges us to see ourselves as dead to sin and alive to God, reminding us that our old self was crucified with Christ. The imagery of putting off the old nature like a dead carcass is particularly striking, urging us to embrace our new identity. As we grapple with the presence of sin in our lives, we're encouraged to remember that we're fighting a defeated foe - Satan has been disarmed, and we have the authority in Christ to resist him. This message calls us to live out our faith actively, submitting to God and resisting the devil, knowing that we have been given all things in Christ for godliness and power.### Sermon Notes#### Key Themes:1. **Sin and Grace:**  - Sin, deriving from the Greek word "hamartia," means to miss the mark, as in archery when one misses the bullseye. It encompasses anything that doesn't honor God.  - Everyone sins daily, often unknowingly—highlighted by the analogy of felonies in everyday actions.  - Sin resides in the human body, but through Jesus, believers are delivered from their sins.2. **Romans' Structure:**  - The first section of Romans addresses universal sinfulness and the need for the blood of Jesus for redemption.  - The second section focuses on conversion and what Jesus has done for believers.  - The third section deals with failure, redemption, and the process of sanctification.3. **The Grace Debate:**  - Address's Paul's teachings on grace—often misunderstood as a license to sin.  - Grace is limitless but shouldn't encourage sinning. It's meant to lead to repentance.4. **Walking in Sanctification:**  - Sanctification is a lifelong process.  - Believers must "walk" in faith, actively choosing righteousness over sin.5. **Overcoming Sin Nature:**  - The old sinful nature is crucified with Christ; hence believers need not be slaves to it.  - Emphasizing spiritual rebirth where believers share in Jesus' death and resurrection.6. **Grace and Holiness:**  - Balancing grace with a call to holiness.  - Holiness is aspiring to be more like God, beyond merely acknowledging imperfection.7. **The Defeated Enemy:**  - Despite sin's presence, Christ's victory ensures that believers fight a defeated foe—the devil.   - Jesus disarmed spiritual authorities and reclaimed dominion.#### Practical Applications:1. **Daily Walk:**  - Embrace sanctification by making intentional choices that honor God.  - Begin each day with a commitment to resist sin and follow Christ's teachings.2. **Mortifying the Old Self:**  - Regularly reaffirm the crucifixion of your old sinful self. Confess sins, repent, and embrace the new nature in Christ.  - Practicing self-discipline through spiritual activities like fasting can help assert mastery over the flesh.3. **Rely on Grace:**  - Trust in God's boundless grace to cover past mistakes but be proactive about living a life that strives for holiness.  - Use grace as a motivator towards repentance rather than a justification for complacency.4. **Confronting the Enemy:**  - Recognize the enemy is already defeated; utilize Jesus' authority in spiritual warfare.  - Engage actively in prayer, studying Scripture, and living obediently to resist satanic influences.#### Discussion Questions:1. How do you personally define sin, and how conscious are you of missing the mark in your daily life?2. In what ways have you seen grace play out in your own spiritual journey?3. Discuss the balance between grace and a call to holiness in your life. How do you strive to achieve this balance?4. What actions can you take to 'walk out' your faith more deliberately each day?5. How do you spiritually combat the "defeated foe" in your own life? What Scriptures or practices help you reclaim victory?

What does it mean to live with a joy that never fades? In John 15:11 and 16:20–24, Jesus promises His disciples a joy that cannot be taken away, a joy that is complete, overflowing, and grounded not in circumstances but in the goodness of God. In this message, Pastor Kory reminds us that Christian joy is deeper than happiness. It is a steady confidence in God's goodness that transforms our outlook even in hardship. When we eliminate grumbling and choose to contemplate God's blessings, we discover that joy is not something we manufacture but something that flows from abiding in Christ. Is your joy dependent on circumstances or rooted in the goodness of God?

Summary of Sermon – Joshua Session 3 Text Focus: Joshua chapters 3–5 — Israel's crossing of the Jordan River, covenant renewal, and Joshua's encounter with the Lord. 1. Crossing the Jordan: Following God's Presence Joshua leads Israel to the Jordan River as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. The ark of the covenant symbolizes God's presence and direction. The people are instructed to keep a reverent distance and follow where they have not been before — a metaphor for trusting God's leadership into new seasons. Emphasis: Check with God before acting, as David did. Without divine guidance, human wisdom leads to destruction. 2. Sanctification and Preparation Joshua tells the people to sanctify themselves—prepare their hearts before encountering God. Spiritual application: many believers fail in preparation; we rush to worship or prayer without focus. Encourage deliberate quieting of the heart before God. 3. The Miracle and Memorial When the priests step into the Jordan, the waters stop—a new generation witnesses God's power, as their parents did at the Red Sea. Twelve stones are taken from the river to build a memorial at Gilgal, a lasting reminder of God's faithfulness. Application: Tell your children what God has done; leave spiritual testimonies, not just material inheritances. Forgetting the cost leads to complacency—just as people forget the price paid for freedom or salvation. 4. Covenant Renewal at Gilgal God commands the new generation to be circumcised, renewing the covenant their fathers neglected. Gilgal means “rolled away”—God rolls away the reproach of Egypt. Spiritual meaning: God circumcises our hearts, removing spiritual blindness. Revival is not for the lost (“unvived”) but for believers to be revived—to renew their first love. 5. Transition of Provision After the Passover, the manna ceases, and Israel eats the fruit of Canaan. Message: God changes seasons—He may not move in the same way He once did. Mature believers learn to hear the still small voice, not depend on grand emotional experiences. 6. The Divine Encounter Joshua meets the Commander of the Lord's army—a divine or pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. He is told to remove his sandals, as Moses did at the burning bush, for he stands on holy ground. Application: The deepest encounters with God often happen alone, not in crowds. God desires one-on-one time with His people—to reveal Himself personally and intimately. 7. Final Exhortation Make room for personal encounters with God, beyond church gatherings. Strength, joy, and peace flow from direct relationship with Christ. No one—not even loved ones—can take the place of Jesus in bringing joy or fulfillment. Closing Prayer A call for God's people to keep Him first, walk closely with His Spirit, and regularly make time for intimate communion with Him—away from distraction.

Welcome  to the Hopewell Baptist Church podcast. In this episode, our pastor Barry Wilkinson talks about how to experience God's love and forgiveness in your life.  We hope you are encouraged to move closer to God and have a more genuine and joyful relationship with Him.   Hopewell Baptist Church is located 7 miles outside of Andalusia, Al at 6592 Brooklyn Rd, Andalusia, AL 36421. If you would like to contact the church, feel free to call 334-222-2757.  

Romans 8:12-13 — The apostle Paul often reasons with the Christians to whom he is writing. He does not merely state facts, but engages them with truths based upon the gospel so that they might understand how to live the Christian life. While Paul reminds the Romans of their condition apart from Christ, he also presents them with the truth that if they have faith in Christ, they have the Spirit to indwell them. Based upon the work of Christ, they are indeed justified before God. From here, he forces them to consider how foolish it is for them to continue to live according to the flesh. Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones argues in this sermon on Romans 8:12­–13 titled “The Way of Sanctification” that Paul's admonition to mortify the flesh is based upon the logic of the gospel. In other words, as one realizes the truth about their standing with God in the gospel, they put the truth into practice and mortify the evil deeds of the flesh. In short, says Dr. Lloyd-Jones, this is the way of sanctification. Listen and grow in understanding of Scripture as he works meticulously through this passage and traces the doctrine of sanctification throughout the New Testament.

Romans 8:12-13 — The apostle Paul often reasons with the Christians to whom he is writing. He does not merely state facts, but engages them with truths based upon the gospel so that they might understand how to live the Christian life. While Paul reminds the Romans of their condition apart from Christ, he also presents them with the truth that if they have faith in Christ, they have the Spirit to indwell them. Based upon the work of Christ, they are indeed justified before God. From here, he forces them to consider how foolish it is for them to continue to live according to the flesh. Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones argues in this sermon on Romans 8:12­–13 titled “The Way of Sanctification” that Paul's admonition to mortify the flesh is based upon the logic of the gospel. In other words, as one realizes the truth about their standing with God in the gospel, they put the truth into practice and mortify the evil deeds of the flesh. In short, says Dr. Lloyd-Jones, this is the way of sanctification. Listen and grow in understanding of Scripture as he works meticulously through this passage and traces the doctrine of sanctification throughout the New Testament. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29

Why is baptism spiritually significant? Baptism is a powerful picture of our union with Christ in His death and resurrection. It declares our freedom from sin and our new identity in Him.In this four-part series on the command “Baptize My Disciples,” we are invited to see baptism not as a symbolic obligation, but as a profound declaration of our union with Christ. Rooted in the authority and love of the risen Savior, baptism marks the believer's identity in Him, testifying that we have died to sin and been raised in newness of life. Through teaching, testimony, and Scripture, we are reminded that this command is both deeply spiritual and practically essential—anchored in Christ's power, pointing always to His glory, and flowing from a life of discipleship. Join Nate and Gabe as they explore Christ's command to “Baptize My Disciples.”Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at https://homediscipleship.comStudy guide includes: Scriptures referenced in podcastReview of Old Testament contextGuide for Scripture meditationQuestions for application and prayerFor more information, visit us at https://homediscipleship.comFind us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshiphttps://www.facebook.com/homediscipleshipnetworkhttps://instagram.com/commandsofchristpodcast

Listen to this week's sermon, In the Wilderness preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Numbers 16.

 In this sermon, we continued our journey through Ephesians 5, focusing on the metaphor of marriage as a garden, specifically the role of "water"—the nurturing influence wives bring to the relationship. We explored how words and attitudes can either nourish or poison the marriage, using the story of David and Michal from 2 Samuel 6 as a cautionary tale about how even well-intentioned correction can go terribly wrong if delivered without grace. The message highlighted the unique power wives have to build up or tear down their husbands through their words, and the deep insecurities men often carry as a result of the fall. Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, we were challenged to use our words to bless, not curse, and to focus on moving forward together rather than digging up the past. The call was to be intentional in nurturing our marriages, choosing grace, encouragement, and a forward-looking perspective.

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Wait a minute — that's not Todd! Today on Wretched Radio, Fortis Institute Fellow and The Better Way host Libby Glosson steps in as guest host to help us think about emotions and the role they play in the life of a Christian. Segment 1 • Culture pushes emotional extremes: either vent everything or suppress everything. • How should Christians think about emotions and emotional struggles? • Are we discipling our emotions biblically, or letting culture shape them? Segment 2 • Bible doesn't say “suck it up” - instead, submit emotions to God's Word. • Sin can be internal—fear, anger, despair can dishonor God before action. • Goal: sanctified emotions—Spirit-enabled responses that glorify God. Segment 3 • Danger of the opposite ditch: emotional indulgence and exhibitionism. • Culture says “follow your heart”—leads to gossip, ranting, victimhood. • True modesty: fade to the background, count others more significant. Segment 4 • Emotional exhibitionism = emotional immodesty; both dishonor God. • Public venting and oversharing dishonor family and relationships. • Sanctification includes emotions: Christ is reshaping minds, wills, and hearts. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!