The sermon emphasizes that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, rooted in reverence and awe for God's holiness and covenant faithfulness. It highlights God's redemption of His people and…
The sermon addresses the tension between biblical passages suggesting Christ's atonement is universal and those indicating it is specific to the elect. It critiques the idea that Jesus died…
The sermon contrasts two perspectives of God's kingdom: the 'under the sun' view, which is self-centered and legalistic, and the 'above the sun' view, which embraces God's mercy and the true nature…
The sermon explores Jesus' baptism, the descent of the Holy Spirit, and His temptation in the wilderness, emphasizing Jesus' reliance on Scripture to resist Satan. It highlights Jesus' fulfillment of…
The sermon explores Isaiah 42:1-9 as a prophetic declaration of Jesus Christ's servant role, emphasizing His gentle, humble nature and mission to bring judgment and light to the Gentiles. It…
The sermon explores the theme of God's love as demonstrated through the gospel, focusing on Romans chapter 5. It emphasizes that God's love is active and unconditional, shown by Christ dying for the…
Pastor Joe Holder teaches from John 5:1-23 about Jesus healing on the Sabbath and the theological implications of His work and identity. He emphasizes Jesus' claim of equality with God the Father,…
The sermon explores the true meaning of God's Sabbath rest, emphasizing that the Sabbath was made for man's benefit, not as a burdensome legalistic rule. Jesus' teachings in Mark and Matthew…
The sermon explores the various accusations and names Jesus Christ was called during His ministry, emphasizing His divinity as the Son of God. It highlights the significance of Jesus' statements…
The sermon explores the prophetic references to Jesus Christ in the Old Testament, particularly Isaiah 42, emphasizing Christ as both servant and king. It highlights Jesus' fulfillment of prophecy,…
The sermon explores the significance of the label 'Christian,' first used in Acts 11:26 to describe the disciples of Jesus, emphasizing that it was given by others based on their observable faith and…
The sermon emphasizes the critical importance of reading and understanding the Word of God, highlighting five instances where Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for their ignorance of Scripture. It…