False Christian teachings, trends….
In Dr. Ramsey’s sermon on the 10th commandment titled ‘Desire,’ he defines the Hebrew word covet as desire; he distinguished ‘good’ and ‘illicit’ desire, providing examples of each and suggesting how one might channel desire to make it good. He also explained what the commandment does NOT require, clarification which many will appreciate
In the Christian’s struggle with sin, they may sometimes wonder whether they truly are born again; actually, it is possible to frequently wonder if one is really born again. Dr. Stephen Nichols provided a biblical answer to that question which was asked by someone at #AskLigonier. I found his answer to be very encouraging and insightful, as he redirected hearers to the only foundation of faith; and clearly cited the reason for fluctuations in assurance
In the sermon of this post, Dr. MacArthur focused on sanctification, which he called the chief business of our Christian life. That is, after being justified, we must necessarily be concerned with holiness until we are glorified. His core text was Colossians 3:1-9, but he referred to a half dozen other relevant texts; he also used those to define a “pathology of sin,” which should benefit listeners because he identified a sequence of sins, from root to fruit. Knowing these will aid those who practice personal self-observation, self-examination, journaling, assessment of their spiritual walks…like Jonathan Edwards did via his personal diary. So, if you have experienced much failure in your walk with the Lord, and need help in defeating your personal sin, then this sermon has some important information for you
Dr. Ramsey titled his sermon, ‘Life,’ therein he answers two questions as he explains God’s 6th commandment from Deuteronomy 5: What does this command require of us? What does it not require of us? In the process of answering those questions, he traces the ramifications of God’s 6th command into the mundane affairs of our daily lives.
If you are interested in being able to more fully examine you own relationships with your Creator and with other human beings, then this sermon has some instructions for you.
Thomas Smyth’s sermon identifies symptoms of spiritual backsliding; how to discern these and what to do about this state. He also looks at nominal professing Christians, clarifying this condition and its dangers. In the process, he states the characteristics of true believers. [I found it to be a great sermon to enable one to see his own backsliding, his cool affections for Christ; the sermon also offers encouragement and direction about how to return.]
So the Lord looks to you this morning via His word, with a view towards those particular sins that you and I know so deeply in our hearts, those sins with which we tend to identify, with which we may have come to define our lives, possibly our default sins; our go to in times of stress; those sins that we treat as an exception in our need to follow God’s commands; the ones to which we have yielded time and time again as if they were our Savior, and our Lord
It is necessary for Christian maturity, to learn biblical meditation; the word may therein be applied to your life, furthering the sanctification process
The birth of Jesus it truly a monumental event the long awaited Son of David, Son of Abraham, Immanuel, and last Adam, had come; Yahweh has finally come, and with Him is plentiful redemption; He has redeemed us from all our iniquities; that is why we sing…He comes to make His blessings flow far as the curse is found…
Isaiah 59:14 Our courts oppose the righteous, and justice is nowhere to be found. Truth stumbles in the streets, and honesty has been outlawed.
Christianity is a unique religion in that one must understand his spiritual bankruptcy and mourn it to receive salvation