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God's Family: Stranger Danger (Matthew 2:1-12)

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Introduction There are two kinds of people in God’s kingdom. Some are in the covenant line, and others are outside the covenant line. Matthew captures this by showing us that there are insiders (God’s covenant people) and outsiders (those who are not directly tied to Abraham by their family line). Matthew addresses the issue of whether or not the o…

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For Whom Does Christ Pray? (John 17:4, 9, 20-21; COD 2) 36:45

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Introduction We spend another week considering the doctrine of Limited Atonement. We examine this doctrine using John 17 and the Canons of Dort. Christ’s pristly work and his compassion is evident as he goes to the cross. Our problem is that we can have a “scarcity mindset” regarding Christ’s work. We might think that limited atonement teaches that…

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God’s Family: Joseph Son of David (Matthew 1:17-25) 35:57

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Introduction Matthew’s genealogy prompts listeners to think about family legacy, reputation, and spiritual lineage. Just as we may judge someone by their family’s reputation, Matthew opens with Jesus’ lineage to show both the brokenness and faithfulness found in God’s people. He highlights deeply flawed individuals. There are high performers and no…

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Scarcity or Abundance? (John 10:15; COD Head 2) 37:40

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Introduction Limited atonement sounds as if the Lord is setting up an excluvie group or there is not enough for everyone. Far from portraying Christ’s atonement as scarce or exclusive, Scripture presents it as infinitely sufficient for the whole human race. However, Christ’s work is only applied to the sheep. So, Christ’s work is not a scarce resou…

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God's Abandoned Family? (Luke 24:36-53) 38:09

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Introduction This is our conclusion to our study of Luke’s Gospel. As we reflect on Luke, we remember how the gospel begins: angels, shepherds, women, and an elderly priestly family in scandal. God turns their barrenness, which is scandalous because they are not blessed by God, into life, as they will be the means to bring in the prophet before the…

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It's God's Kingdom and His Choice (Ephesians 2:1-10; COD Head 1) 38:52

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Introduction As we continue through the Canons of Dort, it is important to remember how this confession is structured. Each head of doctrine has a positive section, where the churches state what they believe, and a “rejection of errors” section, where they clarify what they do not believe. The goal is not to be reactionary or merely negative, but t…

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Heaven’s Veto (Luke 24:1-35) 37:22

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Introduction The crucifixion, intended as a deterrent by Rome, is intedened to kill people in a demeaning, painfully slow way. The intention was to deter anyone from rebelling against Rome. A successful execution is when someone stays dead. A really successful crucifixion is when one is deterred and broken against any hope of rising above the empir…

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More Gracious Than We Can Imagine (Romans 9:6-13; COD Head 1 Articles 7, 15)

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Introduction The doctrine of unconditional election, as presented in the Canons of Dort, is often misunderstood as unfair. However, the Canons argue that it is a loving doctrine because it guarantees the fulfillment of God’s redemptive decree, ensuring that His people will enter His rest despite our rebellion. Election by Grace The Canons of Dort a…

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Tragic and Glorious Will (Luke 23:26-56) 37:54

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We often sanctify Christ’s cross. The Cross serves as a reminder of humanity’s sinfulness and the need for redemption. The shock of the cross is that it testifies to a failure. It shows a failed attempt to overthrow Rome. However, the irony of the gospel is that the cross is the very basis to undermine all competing authority and establish God’s re…

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What's with Jesus Leaving? (LD 18; Luke 24:36-53) 29:41

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We welcome Rev. Austin Britton to our pulpit. He preaches about Christ’s ascension. The ascension of Christ is not abandonment but a strategic move for the advancement of God’s kingdom. Jesus’ departure allows the Holy Spirit to empower the church, making Christ’s presence accessible to all believers. This expansion of Christ’s presence enables the…

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Walls Crumble, and Bridges are Made (Acts 11:1-18) 31:48

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We welcome Rev. Austin Britton to our pulpit this morning. We hear his message exhorting us not to be Pharisees who cling uncritically to tradition, but to draw the boundaries where our Lord draws the boundaries. We are encouraged to discern what is pleasing to the Lord as we conduct ourselves. Rev. Britton recalls that the fall of the Berlin Wall …

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Introduction to The Canons of Dordt: Five Points of Calvinism

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Introduction This week, we began a new series on the Canons of Dort, exploring the five points of Calvinism. The goal of this message wasn’t to debate theology, but to give an overview of what Reformed Christians actually believe about God’s grace and salvation. I used various AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and even Grok to summarize what peopl…

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Consecrated in Christ (Col. 2:11,12) 32:53

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Introduction: Some Christians assume that the Old Covenant was merely physical while the New Covenant is purely spiritual. This distinction creates a problem: does God promise one thing to his people but deliver another? If so, does that imply two different ways of salvation? Scripture teaches otherwise. Circumcision and baptism are covenant signs …

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Kangaroo Court (2) (Luke 23:1-25) 37:26

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When Jesus returns to Pilate, both rulers affirm His innocence, yet the crowd—stirred by corrupt leaders—demands Barabbas, the rebel, be freed instead. In choosing a violent insurrectionist over the Prince of Peace, the people reveal humanity’s tragic preference for earthly power over spiritual deliverance. Key theme: Humanity exchanges the true So…

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Satan’s Sustenance (I Peter 5:8; LD 52)

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Trusting God in Temptation In the Lord’s Prayer, we ask, “Lead us not into temptation.” Yet Scripture promises that God never tempts anyone (James 1:13). Why, then, do we pray this way? Peter helps us see the answer. He once boldly declared he would never deny Jesus. Jesus warned him that Satan asked to sift Peter. Christ predicts that Peter will d…

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The Kangaroo Court (Luke 22:54-71) 35:15

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The Upside-Down Kingdom When we return to the opening chapters of Luke, we’re reminded that Christ’s coming wasn’t just a gentle story, but it was a world turned upside down. He comes to a world infected by sin and a world that is cursed. The world will not self-heal. He came to lift up the humble and bring down the proud, to establish not another …

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What is Forgiveness? (LD 51; Col. 3:12-17) 33:17

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The Complexity of Forgiveness in the Christian Community The concept of forgiveness is complex, balancing the call to forgive wholeheartedly with the need for wisdom and protection against enabling sin or specifically abuse. The catechism emphasizes bearing the cost of forgiveness, enduring whatever consequences arise while consciously choosing to …

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The Sword's Snare (Luke 22:39-53) 40:00

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Recognizing the Reality of Spiritual Warfare In reflecting on spiritual warfare, it’s tempting to either overemphasize or downplay Satan’s influence. While some traditions see every life event as a battle against demonic forces, there’s a risk of overlooking the profound impact of personal sin, which can align us with the devil’s schemes. Satan see…

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Is it Really Just Bread? (LD 50; Psalm 145) 34:33

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Knowing Our God When we pray for our daily bread, as taught in the Lord’s Prayer, we acknowledge God as the source of all good things, both spiritual and physical. Psalm 145, particularly verses 10–14, reveals God’s character as a loving provider who created us with physical needs. Far from being distant, He intimately understands our need for sust…

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Why the Swords? (Luke 22:31-38) 36:49

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Preparing for Turmoil in the Kingdom In times of uncertainty and struggle, preparation is essential, much like keeping winter gear in vehicles during Montana summers to anticipate sudden snowstorms even at unexpected times. Jesus does not advocate for carelessness but acknowledges human responsibility in facing dangers. However, Jesus' words in Luk…

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Willingly Doing Your Will (Titus 2:11-14; LD 49)

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Understanding Our Desire for God’s Will Human beings naturally struggle with making God in our image, seeking to bend Him to our desires rather than aligning with His will. Our praying that the Lord’s will be done is not about getting God to serve us, but about reshaping our hearts to celebrate and obey His good will. Even in the presence of tempta…

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Twas the Night Before Passover (Luke 22:14-30) 33:31

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Av Pastor Paul Lindemulder

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Phil 2 JSC, Hope con't 47:43

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This episode originally delivered Sept 8, 1991. Unfortunately, the ending of this recording was not recoverable.Av Kimber Kauffman

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When is the Kingdom Coming? (LD 48; 1 Cor. 15:20-28) 36:36

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In the Lord’s Prayer, the petition “Your kingdom come” may initially seem strange because Christ has already inaugurated His kingdom through His life, death, and resurrection. He also rules from heaven after ascending to the right hand of God. Different theological perspectives interpret the kingdom differently. There are some who anticipate a prog…

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Preparing the Passover Lamb (Luke 22:1-13) 33:54

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The Pattern of God’s Sovereignty in Scripture The events surrounding Christ and the conspiracy against Him should not surprise us when we consider the broader biblical narrative. From Adam and Eve’s fall in the garden to the promise of a victorious offspring, Scripture consistently demonstrates humanity’s failure to live by God’s word alongside God…

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Watch the Fig Tree (Luke 22:5-38) 36:08

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Christ concludes with a call to maintain a perspective rooted in hope and perseverance, even in the face of suffering or discouragement. We see through history tha Christians face persecution. We can think of postwar Europe and the commitment required of Christians under threat. He highlights the continual need to evaluate priorities and find stren…

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Distant God? Or Devoted Father? (Psalm 103; LD 46)

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Understanding Our Heavenly Father At first, the idea of calling God our Father can feel strange. This is because He seems distant or absent from us, being all the way in heaven. Yet Scripture and the catechism remind us that God’s fatherhood is not about abandonment, but about his personal majesty and personal care. Our desire to pray to Him as our…

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Professing Jesus: The Apostle of Our Confession (Hebrews 3:1)

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What Is Profession of Faith? In the Reformed tradition, profession of faith is a significant milestone. It’s the moment when a covenant child publicly declares, “This faith is my faith.” It is the declaration where they are moving beyond their parents’ profession and stating that they embrace Christ. This is the process that welcomes a covenant chi…

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Prayer Elevating the Earthling (Genesis 18:1-33; LD 45) 35:55

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The Transition from Law to Prayer The law of God is an invitation to examine the heart, and prayer is the heart turning to God. We need to see that prayer is our heart’s alignment with God, not simply outward behaviors, and the continuity of biblical teaching from law to intimate, honest prayer. The story of Abraham’s intercession for Sodom becomes…

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David’s Son, David’s Lord, and David’s Savior (Luke 20:41-21:4) 37:00

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Test the Teachers Now it is Christ’s turn to ask a question of the leaders. He wants them to solve a riddle from Psalm 110. How is David a father and also a worshipper of his son at the same time? Christ is challenging the scribes and chief priests by questioning their understanding of the Messiah. He uses Psalm 110 to highlight the distinction bet…

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Glorifying God with Small Beginnings (LD 44; Philippians 3:12-16) 34:38

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The Law of God and the Heart The Heidelberg Catechism concludes its teaching on the Law of God by showing that the Ten Commandments are not merely outward checklists but matters of the heart. The first commandment calls us to love and serve the true God. We do this by discerning God’s will by the Spirit in faith, according to his standard, and not …

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Perplexing the Pundits (Luke 20:20-40) 31:41

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Christ’s Mission and Unwavering Obedience Christ enters his ministry fully aware of his mission and his fate: he must live a perfect life, die at the proper time as the true Passover Lamb, and be raised by the Father and the Spirit. His path is one of precise obedience, never deviating from the prophets or his Father’s will. As opposition grows, th…

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Speaking Love’s Language (LD 43; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7) 37:29

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The Ninth Commandment and the Weight of Truth The Ninth Commandment warns against lying, gossip, slander, and twisting words. Though people often treat dishonesty as a "small sin," Scripture consistently elevates truthfulness as central to Christian love and faithfulness. The catechism emphasizes that deceptive speech is rooted in arrogance, as it …

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Does Baptism Have the Power to Save? (Romans 6:1-14) 34:16

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The Challenge of Romans 6 Sinclair Ferguson’s Devoted to God highlights the difficulty of Romans 6, reminding us that even Peter admitted some of Paul’s writings are hard to understand (2 Peter 3:15). Dr. Martin Lloyd-Jones once said he would preach Romans when he fully understood chapter 6. The challenge comes from extremes: some argue baptism sav…

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Thieving to Thriving (LD 42; Ephesians 4:28) 38:01

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The Deeper Meaning of “You Shall Not Steal” We have to follow the Lord’s law to perfection because even a small amount of failure would condemn us. While many might limit “stealing” to obvious acts like robbery or shoplifting, the catechism reveals deeper implications, including deceptive business practices, exploiting others in financial transacti…

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The Redeemer’s Reaping (Luke 20:1-19) 31:30

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Authority Challenged As Jesus teaches in the temple courts, the religious leaders approach Him with a pointed question: “By what authority are you doing these things?” Their inquiry appears sincere. They should learn why Christ is teaching here. He has just cleared out the temple. Rather than seeking truth, they aim to destroy Him while maintaining…

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Empowered for Chastity (LD 41; 1 Thess. 4:3-8) 31:50

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Defining God’s Law and the Call to Holiness The way we define God’s law matters deeply. A superficial reading can lead to a misunderstanding of the law. We can read it in such a way that we nail it because we measure up to it by our understanding of it every time. But when we see it through God’s own definition, it penetrates the heart. For example…

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The Dirty Temple (Luke 19:45-48) 31:58

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Christ’s Entry into Jerusalem and the Divided Reception Jesus approaches Jerusalem, the city meant to embody peace and God’s presence. Although pilgrims herald him as the Messiah, Christ knows his fate: rejection. This tension between celebration and impending suffering highlights the irony of the moment: the city that should welcome its King is bl…

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Surrender to the Implanted Word (LD 40; James 1:19-21) 37:37

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We can think that we are doing well in terms of murder because we are not on death row, and we have never physically taken a life. The catechism emphasizes that murder begins in the heart through attitudes such as hatred, anger, belittling, and even silent desires to harm others. The catechism calls believers to honor our fellow citizens and humans…

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KKToday: One Message 37:44

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KKToday is a current discussion with Kimber Kauffman today. This message was recorded in December 2019. BIBLIOGRAPHY: John R. W. Stott, The Message of Romans: God's Good News for the World (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1994) CLASSIC MESSAGES: Kimber references Propitiation in many messages over time. Second Samual 14, Joshua 2 and Joshua 22 a…

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The Weeping King (Luke 19:28-44) 36:20

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As Christ approaches Jerusalem, expectations are high among the people, who anticipate the visible and immediate arrival of God’s kingdom. Christ is presenting a tone of a peace transition even while bringing judgment. The approach through the Mount of Olives carries deep prophetic significance, connecting to Zechariah’s vision of both judgment and…

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Stewarding True Riches (Luke 19:11-27) 36:26

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As Jesus journeys to Jerusalem, He tells a parable that echoes the story of Herod Archelaus, who is a harsh ruler. In fact, his own subjects protested his reign. In the parable, a nobleman departs to receive a kingdom, entrusting his servants with a single mina each. Upon returning, he rewards those who invested wisely with more, but punishes both …

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Striving to Enter His Rest (LD 38; Hebrews 3:7-4:13) 37:08

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The Lord’s Sabbath rest signifies His rest from creation. There is a promise that this world was never intended to last in its state, but was intended to be glorified. The Lord does not enter his sabbath rest because he is tired, but because he publishes the assurance of truly resting in the shalom, wholeness, of the Lord’s kingdom. Adam was suppos…

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Gaining Stature by Losing Status (Luke 18:18-19:10) 34:57

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Children are contrasted to a blind beggar while an unnamed rich ruler is contrasted to a rich tax collector. The problem: This man named Zacchaeus, meaning “righteous”, does not measure up to righteousness. Luke affirms this by telling us that the man is short in stature. This is not just height, but even morality or significance. As Jesus approach…

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When Being Good is not Good Enough (Luke 18:18-34)

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A ruler, who is a very rich man, approaches Jesus to ask about the kingdom entrance. Jesus questions the man’s flattery because the man calls Jesus good. Is this claiming that Jesus is God? Jesus never denies that He is God, which tells us that Jesus sees this as a good profession. If Jesus is not God, then clearly he is not credible because he is …

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What's With the Church? (Ephesians 1:15-23; LD 21) 30:21

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Rev. Austin Britton encourages us to contemplate the goodness of the Lord’s church.Av Rev. Austin Britton

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Performing the Word (James 1:19-27) 32:25

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Rev. Austin Britton exhorts us to live out the Gospel as we look at James.Av Rev. Austin Britton

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Built or Broken by the Name (Lev. 24:10-16; LD 36) 36:59

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The law of God sets the standard for believers to grow in Christlikeness. It teaches us that God’s holiness is supreme. The first commandment calls us to an exclusive relationship with God. The second commandment guides us in how to worship the true God. The third commandment instructs us on how to honor the Lord’s name. It’s easy to think that God…

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Rejected and Respected (Luke 18:9-17) 38:09

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We are quick to take credit for the things that God does, and fail to see our daily need of the Lord’s mercy. It begins by acknowledging that while we should celebrate God’s redemptive work in our lives, we often overestimate our righteousness and underestimate our brokenness. This self-reliance can lead to arrogance and contempt for others, especi…

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Breath of Fresh Air (2 Tim. 3:16-4:2. LD 35) 38:21

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The law of God serves as the standard by which believers are conformed to Christ. The second commandment introduces what we call the Regulative Principle of Worship, which teaches that only elements explicitly commanded by God should be included in worship. We can distinguish between two regulative principles: First, the Regulative Principle for Wo…

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