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To be a person who is in a right relationship toward his or her Creator is the most critical issue anyone faces. The common way this is described is whether a person is "saved" or not. Unfortunately this concept, though a central theme of the bible, is misunderstood by many, even within the church. What does it mean? What does it entail? Why is it …

To be a person who is in a right relationship toward his or her Creator is the most critical issue anyone faces. The common way this is described is whether a person is “saved” or not. Unfortunately this concept, though a central theme of the bible, is misunderstood by many, even within the church. What does it mean? What does it entail? Why is it …

저자 John Loughlin

To be a person who is in a right relationship toward his or her Creator is the most critical issue anyone faces. The common way this is described is whether a person is "saved" or not. Unfortunately this concept, though a central theme of the bible, is misunderstood by many, even within the church. What does it mean? What does it entail? Why is it …

To be a person who is in a right relationship toward his or her Creator is the most critical issue anyone faces. The common way this is described is whether a person is “saved” or not. Unfortunately this concept, though a central theme of the bible, is misunderstood by many, even within the church. What does it mean? What does it entail? Why is it …

In this psalm, David faces betrayal from a man he counted as his dearest friend. Through the depths of agony and the threat of death, you see a man who pours out his heart to God. In the midst of his affliction, David learns five key lessons, but most of all, he learns that God is a refuge and strength to him even in the midst of betrayal of the wo…

Philip goes out with the fleeing church and finds himself in Samaria. It is there that he begins to preach the gospel and in doing so we see the power of the gospel in bringing life, joy and deliverance to a people who lived in great darkness. But what we really see is how the gospel is for the world, every tongue, tribe and people.…

In this psalm, David's own life is being threatened as Saul pursues him, and his own countrymen betray him. Yet rather than wallow in despair, David recollects who God has revealed Himself to be in His Word, and forms his prayer in light of this. What this psalm portrays for us is a rich portrait of who God is in His attributes. God is our Advocate…

Persecution at times is isolated but often it begins with a flashpoint and then spreads through mob rule. This is what our passage before us describes. The death of Stephen is the beginning of intense persecution for the Church in Jerusalem. But that is not the real story. The real story is that as the people fled this persecution, they fled with t…

In a man's own eyes, he may be considered a fairly decent person. He can look among his peers, and comparatively, even be considered "good." However, this is not how God sees humanity in their natural condition. At best, they are wayward fools, bound under the power and dominion of sin, haters of God and His people, and mockers of God's promises. Y…

In this sermon we are exhorted as we enter into the unknown of the new-year to be found faithful as believers. The world is actively at war against the Church after many-years of relative peace in America. But that has changed and with it comes many temptations on-how to respond. This is a pastoral plea to the people of Missio Dei to be found faith…

In Psalm 53, David begins with a proclamation- the fool in his heart says, -There is no God.- His point is a relatively simple one- one's rejection of God is the wellspring from which all else flows. But this rejection of God is not merely an intellectual rejection of God's existence- it involves the practical atheist, who lives without reference t…

Persecution at times is isolated but often it begins with a flashpoint and then spreads through mob rule. This is what our passage before us describes. The death of Stephen is the beginning of intense persecution for the Church in Jerusalem. But that is not the real story. The real story is that as the people fled this persecution, they fled with t…

In Psalm 52, David draws a sharp contrast between the righteous and the wicked. Not only do these two different types of people have vastly different outcomes, their lives in the -here and now- are vastly different. Yet the basis of it all rests upon the unfailing, covenant love of God. As we look to this same reality today, the message remains muc…

Persecution and martyrdom are frightening for many as they see the many changes occurring in America today. What once seemed so far away is now quite near and some are even now experiencing a level of persecution they never imagined. But this is not something new. The bible is clear about it and its certainty. So how ought the Christian view this--…

In recent years, there has been a push from many within the Evangelical Church to read the Scriptures through the lens of oppression and victimization. In particular, the story of David and Bathsheba has come up time and again, enabling some to make the accusation that David raped Bathsheba. However, when the implications of this viewpoint are teas…

In this much beloved psalm, David unfolds the reality of what genuine confession of sin and repentance looks like. He portrays just how deeply the corrupting power of sin has ruined every man, woman, and child. Left to our own devices, we would have no hope at all. Yet the psalm bleeds through with the character of God at every turn, leading us to …

Persecution and martyrdom are frightening for many as they see the many changes occurring in America today. What once seemed so far away is now quite near and some are even now experiencing a level of persecution they never imagined. But this is not something new. The bible is clear about it and its certainty. So how ought the Christian view this--…

Persecution and martyrdom are frightening for many as they see the many changes occurring in America today. What once seemed so far away is now quite near and some are even now experiencing a level of persecution they never imagined. But this is not something new. The bible is clear about it and its certainty. So how ought the Christian view this--…

The Scriptures are quite clear in teaching that God desires worshippers, but not just any worship will do. Yet we are creatures prone to worshipping falsely, and our hearts quickly grow cold. The tendency we have is to offer worship on our own terms, believing that God is required to accept whatever worship we come to Him with. In this psalm, Asaph…

Persecution and martyrdom are frightening for many as they see the many changes occurring in America today. What once seemed so far away is now quite near and some are even now experiencing a level of persecution they never imagined. But this is not something new. The bible is clear about it and its certainty. So how ought the Christian view this--…

How we view wealth and power will ultimately reveal much about the state of our hearts. In this psalm, the Sons of Korah speak to the reality that it is the height of folly to trust in riches. The reason is quite simple- death is the great equalizer of all mankind. In death, no amount of money, power, or prestige you had in this life will make any …

Ephesians 1 says that the believer has been blessed with every spiritual blessing because they are in Christ. When discussing the wrath of God it behooves us to grasp how broad and deep the salvation from that wrath is. God did not merely release us from that wrath- rather, He lifts up poor sinners and places them into His beloved Son. And with tha…

In this second part of a series on God's wrath and salvation we explore the reality of His wrath toward all who reject Him. We see its beginnings and follow this wrath throughout the bible to the end when it roars forth in fulness. And we are then reminded of the-way of escape.

This is the introductory sermon on a small series regarding salvation. The-wrath of God is a prominent subject and focus of the Bible. Yet it is often misunderstood and-diminished in modern pulpits of America. This series is designed to develop the reality of God's-wrath, its justness, and the way of escape God provides through His Son, Jesus Chris…

This psalm focuses on extolling the virtues of what it calls -The City of God,- which is Jerusalem. The city is seen higher above all the rest of the cities on earth and it is celebrated for its virtues and goodness. While the reasons they celebrate are many, they all focus on the fact that God cares for them and has given them this special signifi…

The psalmist brings to a burning focus a singular truth- all of mankind is obliged to come worship the King over all creation. The reason-- He is King. He is King over the earth, He is King over the nations, He is King over Israel, and He reigns as King from His holy throne above it all. The proper response, therefore, of all men, women, and childr…

In a world that is filled with the constant threat of chaos through natural disasters, the warfare of men, and even the schemes of Satan, the simple truth remains- God is bringing this age to an end, and the outcome is secure. God's Kingdom will reign eternal and the Lord shall be exalted in all the earth. Therefore, the rallying cry of the psalmis…

In this psalm, the sons of Korah portray the beauty of the marriage covenant in all its grandeur. In its purest essence, this psalm is designed to teach us what the ideal portrait of a marriage looks like. It highlights the nature and role of a godly husband and his wife, and it calls us to look upon marriage, not only as a wonderful gift from God-…

In this psalm, the sons of Korah portray the beauty of the marriage covenant in all its grandeur. In its purest essence, this psalm is designed to teach us what the ideal portrait of a marriage looks like. It highlights the nature and role of a godly husband and his wife, and it calls us to look upon marriage, not only as a wonderful gift from God-…

The Israelites find themselves in the midst of a war they are suffering agonizing defeat in, and evidently, God is not with them in the battle. The dilemma of it all is that they are innocent sufferers who have not forsaken the covenant with their Lord. Like Jesus asleep in the boat with His disciples, God seems to be deep in slumber as their enemi…

The Psalmist finds himself removed from Israel and the presence of God because of evil men who seek to do him much harm. Though his heart and mind waver between despair and hope, he ultimately grounds himself in who God is- the psalmist's exceeding joy. The only way he has come to see God as his exceeding joy is because he has made God his delight …

In the midst of sickness, David finds himself facing men who have risen against him to usurp the throne, but worst of all, one of these men is David's closest friend. In spite of these circumstances, David focuses on the mercy of God to remind himself of a series of vital truths. In the midst of evil days, God gives mercy to the merciful, He rescue…

David once again finds himself in a destitute position, crying out to the Lord for deliverance. Rather than wallow in despair, he reminds himself that God's children have every reason to trust Him. They can not only remember His past faithfulness, but stand upon the firm foundation of His Word and character, and have every confidence that He will h…

David is near the brink of death and crying out to the Lord for relief. His body is failing him, his friends and family depart from him, and his enemies seek this as an opportunity to surround him. Yet astoundly, he recognizes his current agony is largely the result of personal sin. The Lord is disciplining him, and quite harshly so. Amazingly, he …

David still finds himself near the brink of death as he undergoes the discipline of the Lord. Out of this season of severe chastisement, David learns the lesson that all men so desperately need to discover- there is a futility to everything under the sun that none escapes. Yet despite how it may seem at first glance, this is a thing of great hope a…

Building off of Stephen's speech in which he showed how Israel has spurned the many saviors sent by God, the greatest being Jesus Himself. Today we will see how the Old Testament describes and paints the picture of what salvation actually is and in doing so prepare our hearts all the more for that day of salvation in Jesus Christ. In this message w…

Every which way we look, it appears as if the wicked thrive and the righteous always get the short end of the stick. Yet appearances are ultimately not as they seem to be. One day soon, the wicked and everything they have will disappear- like wisps of smoke in the air, they will fade into obscurity-but the righteous will remain and inherit what God…

Building off of Stephen's speech in which he showed how Israel has spurned the many saviors sent by God, the greatest being Jesus Himself. Today we will see how the Old Testament describes and paints the picture of what salvation actually is and in doing so prepare our hearts all the more for that day of salvation in Jesus Christ.…

In what was intended to be a brief introduction Pastor Henry describes and develops the nature of truth and how various philosophical movements resulted in changing the meaning of words. But words must mean something or there is no hope to be found. And so we are invited to consider how this whole battle over words actually works itself out and how…

In this Psalm, David gives a scathing portrait of the nature of mankind. To the very core of his being, the natural man is wicked in all his ways. Yet these are not merely the thoughts of David, this is how God views every man, woman, and child. Contrary to how many would view themselves in comparison to others, this psalm then compares the charact…

In this long speech Stephan chooses to declare to the religious leaders of his day the long history of Israel rejecting God and turning to idols. He does not seek to safe his life- rather, he chooses to lay down his life for the sake of truth. And in this speech and its aftermath we have a sad, but powerful display of how sin infects and destroys t…

The time of war in Jerusalem toward the young Church is now upon it. Not because of evil. Not because of sin. But because the name of Jesus as the Christ is the cornerstone of the Church's message. It begins and ends with the person and work of Jesus. And if Jesus is supreme then there are consequences to how a Jew is to believe, live and worship. …

What is the Church and the Christian to do in the onslaught of every sort of doctrine and practice flowing through the land-- How can we find ourselves standing firm and unmoved, even when we look the fool-- This is the burden behind this sermon. As we watch so many denominations, key influential leaders and even the average believer compromise in …

In this Psalm, David prays in startlingly vivid ways as he asks the Lord to deliver him from his enemies by exacting vengeance upon them. We often struggle with these types of Psalms because we believe them to be in some way, shape, or form, counter to the New Testament ethos to love our enemies. Yet David was a man after God's own heart-and that e…

Luke inserts a short story between the rising tide of oppression against the Jerusalem church that centers on the sin of partiality against some who were very vulnerable. But the point of the passage actually is upon what the priorities of church leaders ought to be and how ministry pressures can subtly pull leaders away from what ought to be their…

In this extensive passage we see how God begins to separate the Church away from Israel and Judaism specifically. Through increased pressure and threats God is preparing the Church to obey Jesus' commands to bring the gospel to Judea, Samaria and even the ends of the earth.

From the caves of Adullam, David pens this magnificent psalm where he recounts the Lord's blessings. It is perhaps the darkest time of his life so far, where he is utterly abandoned by everyone and under the constant threat of death. Yet rather than despair in his circumstances, David moves from praise to instruction, with his central focus being w…

The prophets longed to see the day when Christ would be born, die on the cross for our sins, and rise again-yet they looked in eager anticipation to these events because they inevitably fold into the hope of Christ's second coming. The reason they anticipated Christ's return with eagerness is much the same as why we look forward to this day- with H…