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Church Life “Sovereign Grace” (Acts 13:42-52)Hard Hearts (vv. 44-47)Revived Hearts (vv. 48-49) Ro. 9:14-16, 19, 20-21a 14 What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God's part? By no means! 15 For he says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” 16 So then it depends not on human will or exertion,[a] but on God, who has mercy... 19 You will say to me then, “Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?” 20 But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, “Why have you made me like this?” 21 Has the potter no right over the clay, Ro. 8:29-30 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. Jo. 10:26-27 26 but you do not believe because you are not among my sheep. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.1 Cor. 1:23-24 23 but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.2 Thess. 2:13 But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. (Eph. 2:1-5, 8-9) 2 Cor. 4:4,6. 4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God... 6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.1 Pet. 1:1a-b,3 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles ... 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,Jo. 6:37, 65; 37 All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.....65 And he said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father.” 17:6a-c, 12 I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word.... While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction,Eph. 1:4 - he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love; (Ro. 9:14-23). This doctrine matters: Sovereign Grace is true 5 Effects of sovereign grace on the church: 1. Humility (1 Cor. 1:28-29; Col. 3:12)2. Gratitude (Acts 13:48)3. Comfort (Jo. 6:44; Ro. 8:31-33)4. Courage (1 Pet. 2:9)5. Confidence (1 Thess. 1:4-5a-b) Faithful Hearts (vv. 50-52)1 attachment
April 24, 2025 Dr. WILLIAM R. DOWNING,who received the call to Gospel ministryin 1963, pastored 6 different churches,& in 1994 became founding pastor ofSovereign Grace Baptist Church of SiliconValley, CA, home of the Pacific Institute ofReligious Studies & Sovereign GraceBaptist Theological Seminary, where heserved as Director & President until hisretirement from pastoral ministry in 2021.He […]
This week is a special - we look at the ten main threats to democracy today - 1) Wealth imbalance - the Wisconsin election, Trump's Tariffs; 2) Islam - the BBC and Bradford, the Salaah, Cardiff city council promotes Islam; 3) Anti-Semitism - Douglas Murray; John Anderson with Mark Durie and Richard Shumack; 4) Misuse of the police - Parents arrested for criticising school in UK, Scottish politician and the non hate crime of criticising non-binary ideology, FBI ordered gag on Hunter Biden laptop; 5) Progressive Woke ideology - Shanna Kattari, Ross Greer, Toddler suspended for transphobia, Quality Street becomes Equality Street, two tier justice; 6) Lawfare - Country of the week - France, the banning of Marine Le Pen, Yanis Varoufakis, Guy Verhofstadt; 7) Net Zero - destroying virgin forest in Australia, Myanmar earthquake, - when did the 24 hour day begin? 8) A Censored Media - death of Val Kilmer, Adolescence, Celtic's Shame, 9) Education as an indoctrination business - 10) The Decline of the Church - including Feedback and the Final Word with music from Leonard Cohen, ACDC, Edith Piaf, the Kingston Trio, Jim Croce, and Sovereign Grace
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Sunday March 16, 2025 at the Hub City Church God's Sovereign Grace in Persecution | Acts 8:1-8 The Birth of the Church | a teaching series through Acts Sermon by Jason Koh | Elder Sermon Notes: Acts 8:1-8 Matthew 8:12 Matthew 13:42 “The fires…in the olden days never made martyrs; they revealed them. No hurricane of persecution ever creates martyrs; it reveals them. Stephen was a martyr before they stoned him. He was the first martyr to seal his testimony with his blood.” – Dr. George Campbell Morgan Persecution may SCATTER the CHURCH, but the GOSPEL will not be SILENCED. Matthew 5:10-12 1 Corinthians 2:8 Genesis 50:20 Persecution FULFILLS the GREAT COMMISSION. Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 1:8 Acts 8:1, 4-5 Romans 1:6 Job 42:2 Isaiah 46:9-10 Persecution reminds us of our ETERNAL HOPE in Jesus. John 15:18-20 2 Corinthians 4:17 Persecution for the cause of CHRIST is a reason for REJOICING. Acts 8:6-8 The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples Who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the glory of God. Join us next Sunday at 10am. 837 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536.
Pastor Philip Jeffries Meadowthorpe Baptist Church http://www.meadowthorpebaptistchurch.com 330 Larch Lane, Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 523-3815
Pastor Philip Jeffries Meadowthorpe Baptist Church http://www.meadowthorpebaptistchurch.com 330 Larch Lane, Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 523-3815
Scripture: John 6:60-71 The post Sovereign Grace Conquers Unbelief appeared first on Hope Bible Church.
This year we are studying the Gospel in the Old Testament. We continue this series with Missions Pastor Dr. Benji Lavender speaking from Genesis chapter 25 about how the story of Jacob and Esau's birth reveals that God's relationship with His people is based solely on His sovereign grace.
Pastor Philip Jeffries Meadowthorpe Baptist Church http://www.meadowthorpebaptistchurch.com 330 Larch Lane, Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 523-3815
Pastor Philip Jeffries Meadowthorpe Baptist Church http://www.meadowthorpebaptistchurch.com 330 Larch Lane, Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 523-3815
The twins, Jacob and Esau, were destined for a tumultuous relationship from the start. Their differences were evident even in their mother's womb. While their particular story contributes to the broader narrative of God's promise to bless and expand Abraham's family, it also offers valuable insights into the nature and extent of God's sovereign grace.
Pastor Philip Jeffries Meadowthorpe Baptist Church http://www.meadowthorpebaptistchurch.com 330 Larch Lane, Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 523-3815
In this message from 12/8/24, Michael Gowens examines the narrative in 1 Kings 17:8-16 concerning God's provision for Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath. The Lord Jesus cites this episode in Luke 4 as a case study of God's sovereign grace.
In the betrayal of Christ God's Sovereignty is at work bringing about His gracious salvation.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Taylor KernTexts:Psalm 41:5–13Mark 14:12–25Series:Mark
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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
Join Dave as he looks at 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 and Destined for Salvation: The Beauty of Sovereign Grace.
Go to sermon webpage: ADVENT 2024
Go to sermon webpage: ADVENT 2024
Go to sermon webpage: ADVENT 2024
Mark Prater serves as Executive Director of Sovereign Grace Churches, a community of congregations built on strong commitments, faithful theological convictions, and generous support. Mark uses this channel to encourage and equip the leaders he serves in local churches around the world. Find us at https://www.markkprater.com
Go to sermon webpage: ADVENT 2024
Mark Prater serves as Executive Director of Sovereign Grace Churches, a community of congregations built on strong commitments, faithful theological convictions, and generous support. Mark uses this channel to encourage and equip the leaders he serves in local churches around the world. Find us at https://www.markkprater.com
Go to sermon webpage: DOMINION
Get updates: https://www.markkprater.com Mark Prater serves as Executive Director of Sovereign Grace Churches, a community of congregations built on strong commitments, faithful theological convictions, and generous support. Mark uses this channel to encourage and equip the leaders he serves in local churches around the world. Find us at https://www.markkprater.com
Go to sermon webpage: DOMINION
A new MP3 sermon from Covenanted Reformed Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Thief on the Cross: A Testimony of Sovereign Grace Speaker: Brian Schwertley Broadcaster: Covenanted Reformed Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 11/10/2024 Bible: Luke 23 Length: 61 min.
Go to sermon webpage: ONE WITH JESUS
Go to sermon webpage: DOMINION
Go to sermon webpage: DOMINION
A new MP3 sermon from Hopewell Associate Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Numbering Sovereign Grace Subtitle: Family Worship Speaker: James Hakim Broadcaster: Hopewell Associate Reformed Presbyterian Event: Devotional Date: 10/24/2024 Bible: Numbers 26 Length: 18 min.
Renee Delescavage is a vocal powerhouse with over 20 years of experience helping women unlock their voices and sing. After earning a prestigious degree in voice and being named a NATS winner, she honed her skills even further, earning a master's in vocal pedagogy. When she's not recording music or performing as a solo artist on Sovereign Grace albums she shares her passion for music as a choir director, workshop presenter, and all-around vocal guru. With her infectious enthusiasm and keen ear for technique, Renee is the perfect coach to help you unlock your inner song and find that elusive mix voice you've been searching for. You can create a strong, smooth voice, delivering a stellar performance (even if it's just at karaoke), with Renee's help. Find your mix voice today. Renee's Website: Make the most out of Mix Voice Gift by booking your Confident Singer Strategy Session below- it's FREE! (reneedelvoice.com) From James: FREE Passive Income Masterclass (profityourknowledge.com
In this story we see that when we stumble into the same stubborn sins, we must remind ourselves of both the severity of our sin and the sovereignty of God's grace.
Jon Buck's Sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:30-31 from September 1, 2024.
Jon Buck's Sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:30-31 from August 25, 2024.
—Sermon text:2 Samuel 13 Download the discussion guide for this sermon here
In this episode, Mackenzie reviews the new Elevation Worship album ‘When Wind Meets Fire', going into the background of why the album was made, the inspiration, and some of the lyrics of a few of the songs from the record. She also talks about the new Sovereign Grace album that recently came out ‘Knowing God' and compares some of the lyrics of the songs to songs from Elevation's record. By breaking down these two albums and contrasting them, maybe we can see bigger differences than just style and composition - seeing what makes a worship song theologically rich and deep in meaning, worthy of congregational worship to God. Show Links: Worship Leader Evaluates Lyrics Of Song “Raise A Hallelujah” By Bethel Music: https://youtu.be/mCFvGh5M1Do?si=1_Q_GSHA0cT6D70v Worship Leader Evaluates Lyrics Of Song “Holy Spirit” By Jesus Culture: https://youtu.be/eNtBBnJ2z0M?si=RVHflVkh1eS8Iaw5 Jonsal from Elevation Worship Interview: https://youtu.be/9kDSLRVRGSU?si=A86Hcjo4du8LiwUD Elevation Easter Controversy: https://www.christianpost.com/news/elevation-church-sent-easter-invites-that-omit-resurrection.html Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd appreciate so much if you left me a review! Thank you for listening! - Mac Website: https://godlywhistleblower.podbean.com/ Sign up for the newsletter: https://rb.gy/huteir Socials: https://www.facebook.com/godlywhistleblower https://www.instagram.com/godlywhistleblower https://www.tiktok.com/godlywhistleblower Follow Mackenzie at: https://www.instagram.com/themackenziemorgan https://facebook.com/themackenziemorgan https://youtube.com/mackenziemorgan Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/godlywhistleblower Email: godlywhistleblower@gmail.com
Today on Words of Grace, we present the concluding message in our series on Sovereign Grace, focusing on the certainty of final salvation for God’s chosen people. Throughout this series, we’ve explored foundational concepts like total depravity, God’s sovereign choice, Christ’s atoning work, and the Holy Spirit’s role in the new birth. Today, we emphasize … Continue reading "From Preservation to Glorification"
In this episode of Pray the Word on Jeremiah 25:15–16, David Platt explains how Jesus took the cup of holy judgment that we deserve.From unexpected olympic champion to martyr in China. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Eric Liddell's win in the 1924 games.In Glory Road, Radical's new narrative podcast, we'll follow Liddell's remarkable journey, and discover the current state of the gospel in the countries he knew best.Start listening to this 6 part series now everywhere you listen to podcasts or find out more at radical.net/gloryroadExplore more content from Radical.