Tag Archives: the Gospel

God’s Mercy; June 14, 2024


Genesis 19:16 When he hesitated, the men grasped his hand and the hands of his wife and of his two daughters and led them safely out of the city, for the Lord was merciful to them. Sometimes God’s mercy might … Continue reading

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Our Image of God; May 30, 2024


Hebrews 12:28-29 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.” This is not at all what you … Continue reading

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Preaching; May 16, 2024


Acts 17:30 “In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.” From every perspective this was a masterful sermon, beautifully reasoned and contextually grounded, even using cultural references with which his hearers would … Continue reading

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Good News; April 29, 2024


Luke 3:18 And with many other words John exhorted the people and preached the good news to them. I think it’s important to note that John, who was famous for his tart tongue, calling people vipers in verse seven, was … Continue reading

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Practical Repentance; March 12, 2024


Isaiah 59:20 “The Redeemer will come to those in Zion, to those in Jacob who repent of their sins,” declares the Lord. The promise of a Redeemer is to those who will turn from their rebellion against God. The Gospel … Continue reading

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The Gospel; December 19, 2023


Colossians 1:6 The gospel that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understood God’s grace in all … Continue reading

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Hope; November 8, 2023


Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. What a beautiful benediction! And what a … Continue reading

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Salvation; November 2, 2023


Romans 10:10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. This whole section is of enormous importance and is justly famous. However, current Evangelical … Continue reading

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Salvation; October 6, 2023


Acts 15:11 “No! We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.” The importance of this meeting in Church history cannot be overstated. Having been in a lot of church … Continue reading

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Faith for All; July 21, 2023


Luke 7:9 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.” When Matthew recorded this incident in chapter … Continue reading

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