One in ten people struggle with depression. Over the course of a lifetime, one in four will battle this condition. In the below sermon at Bethel Church, pastor, author, and professor Dr. David Murray preaches a sermon on Psalm 77…
Can you prayerfully fill in these blanks?
See if you can prayerfully fill in the blanks before Sunday’s sermon (6/19/16) at the Red Brick Church. For more on Sunday’s excitement, see this announcement. Update: Your can now listen to this sermon here. The people at our church…
“Sacraments”: Should Protestants Use the Word?
Protestants can use the term sacraments. What is important is to define the significance of baptism and the Lord’s Supper in an ongoing way. Regarding use of the term “sacraments,” Grudem writes: There is disagreement among Protestants even over the…
Propitiation: Its Meaning / The Gettys Are Right
In the context of Christian salvation, the word, “propitiation” means the turning away of wrath or anger usually by an offering. Propitiation appeases the wrath of God rightly brought about by our sin. First John 4:10 summarizes, “In this is…
Why I’m Especially Excited For This Sunday at The Red Brick Church
Nehemiah 12:43 reads, “And they offered great sacrifices that day and rejoiced, for God has made them rejoice with great joy. The women and children also rejoiced. And the joy or Jerusalem was heard far away.” We are having one…
Atonement: What is the Christian meaning of this word?
Atonement is central to what Christians believe. Yet, many believers cannot define this important word. Michael Horton offers this explanation, “Christ died in our place, bearing God’s wrath, satisfying his justice, and reconciling us to the Father.” Broadly, the word “atonement”…
Selah: What does it mean in the Psalms?
The untranslated Hebrew word “selah / סֶלָה” found 71 times in the Psalms, reminds us that the Psalms are poetry and were often accompanied by musical instruments. This summer I am preaching from the Psalms. The Psalms are precious to…
Hurting Parents: The Most Tired People I Know
Concerned and broken parents are some of the most tired people I know. Sunday’s sermon on Psalm 3 will consider how God sustains his people even when they are brokenhearted for their children and full of regret over their own…
Discouraged About Politics? Savor Psalm 2!
Update: Listen to my sermon on Psalm 2 here. Those of us disillusioned and discouraged about the moral and political landscape of the day would do well to meditate on Psalm 2. In savoring the second Psalm, we move from…
Baccalaureate Sermon 2016: Name The Name
This is not an exact transcript. I preached a slightly shorter version. My central point was that, even when facing those intolerant of Christianity, we should name the name of Christ. Salvation is found in no one else (Acts 4:12).…