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Kings: The King of Kings

May 15, 2022 18:38 - 25.8 MB

Has God failed-- That is the question the exiles in Babylon were asking. The Book of Kings is written to restore the faith of God's people in the LORD --Yahweh--, the King of Kings. Israel may have rejected the LORD as king -cf. 1 Sam. 8-7-, but he still sits on his throne -1 Kings 22-19- 2 Kings 19-15, 18, 19-. Everything that happened to Israel and Judah was according to the LORD's sovereign will expressed by his covenant at Moab -cf. Deut. ch. 4, 28, 30-. Israel broke the covenant, again a...

Samuel: The Promised Messiah

May 08, 2022 20:53 - 26.5 MB

The book of Samuel -known as 1 and 2 Samuel- is about the rise of the Messiah, which means -anointed one.- In the last days of the judges, Israel demanded a king like all the other nations. Their request was a rejection of the LORD as king, but God told Samuel the prophet to answer their request -1 Sam 8-7, 10-19-. God gave them Saul, a king truly like the nations. But Saul's rejection of the LORD's word led to his downfall -1 Sam 15-23-. Out of the ashes of Saul's rejected kingship, the LORD...

Ruth: Beautiful Redemption

May 01, 2022 20:46 - 21.9 MB

The book of Ruth is like an oasis in the desert. After story upon story of grim narrative, treachery, and tragedy -e.g., the bulk of Numbers through Judges-, Ruth paints a picture of beautiful redemption. Not only does Ruth tell the story of how a Gentile women became a part of the people of God, but it also shows how that same woman became a part of the linage of King David -4-18-22-, and David's greater son, our Lord Jesus Christ -Matt. 1-5-. All of this is made possible by God's providenti...

Judges: How Nations Go Blind and Decay

April 24, 2022 21:04 - 51 minutes - 26.8 MB

Judges tells the story of what happened when 'Israel had no king, and each man did what is right in his own eyes' -21-25-. After the death of Joshua, Israel enters into wholesale rebellion against the LORD. Judges describes a downward spiral of national rebellion and deliverance. The LORD will provide twelve judges to deliver Israel from their enemies. But after each deliverance, Israel only deepens their apostasy. Israel's decay is appalling, and the book ends with two gross illustrations of...

Judges: How Nations Go Blind

April 24, 2022 21:04 - 26.8 MB

Judges tells the story of what happened when 'Israel had no king, and each man did what is right in his own eyes' -21-25-. After the death of Joshua, Israel enters into wholesale rebellion against the LORD. Judges describes a downward spiral of national rebellion and deliverance. The LORD will provide twelve judges to deliver Israel from their enemies. But after each deliverance, Israel only deepens their apostasy. Israel's decay is appalling, and the book ends with two gross illustrations of...

Joshua: A Just and Holy War

April 17, 2022 21:27 - 23.3 MB

Joshua describes Israel's just and holy war for the Promised Land. Israel is coming into their divine inheritance in the land of Canaan, a land which God promised to them in the days of Abraham. The conquest will be bloody, and there will be many lessons learned along the way. As we consider this book in light of the New Testament, Joshua gives us three powerful lessons on just and holy war today- -1- Our battle is spiritual, not physical -cf. Eph. 6-12-- -2- Our land inheritance must come fr...

Jesus Came to Teach and To Show Us the Kingdom

April 17, 2022 21:22 - 23.1 MB

Peter Moi expounds Jesus' kingdom teachings in Mark 1-16-45.

Prepare the Way of the King

April 04, 2022 03:44 - 26.3 MB

Peter Moi unpacks the astonishing beginning of the gospel of Mark.

Deuteronomy: Choose Life That You May Live

March 27, 2022 21:16 - 24.3 MB

Choose life that you may live -30-19-. On the plains of Moab, a new generation of Israelites enter covenant with the LORD to go into the Promised Land and be his people. But total allegiance is required, and failure comes with stiff penalties-a cursed existence and expulsion from the Land. While it becomes clear that Israel will fail -30-1-3- 31-27-29-, the LORD promises a Prophet to lead his people who is greater than Moses, and Deuteronomy ends with hope anticipating that greater Moses to c...

Numbers: The Tragic Tale of Unbelief

March 21, 2022 01:55 - 28.9 MB

Rebellion has consequences. The book of Numbers records the tragic story of the failure of God's people to enter the Promised Land. The consequence of Israel's continuous rebellion to God, his servants, and his law, was forty years of wilderness wandering and the death of an entire generation. Nevertheless, God was faithful to bring his people to the Promised Land, even as he gave us a greater leader than Moses to bring us into a greater land. The NT understands Israel's rebellion as the sin ...

Leviticus: You Shall Be Holy

March 13, 2022 19:42 - 26.7 MB

Holiness is the dominant theme of Leviticus -used 92x in the book-. Holiness means -set apart.- Israel has been -set apart- by the LORD to be his people. Therefore, they shall worship, and they shall live as a people -set apart- for God, they shall be distinct from the surrounding nations. Leviticus contains the laws that God gave to Moses for the people of Israel -27-34-. The basis for these rules and regulations is that God is God, emphasized by the recuring statement, -I am the LORD- -used...

Exodus: I Am the LORD

March 06, 2022 19:00 - 26.4 MB

The book of Exodus is all about God defining the relationship with Israel as his covenant people. Exodus picks up the narrative from Genesis and for the first time reveals the personal name of God-Yahweh, the great -I AM.- In Exodus, the Lord reveals his glory in three key locations as he shows himself to be the Deliverer, the Lawgiver, and the God Who Dwells with His People.

Exodus: And They Shall Know That I Am the LORD

March 06, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 26.3 MB

The book of Exodus is all about God defining the relationship with Israel as his covenant people. Exodus picks up the narrative from Genesis and for the first time reveals the personal name of God-Yahweh, the great -I AM.- In Exodus, the Lord reveals his glory in three key locations as he shows himself to be the Deliverer, the Lawgiver, and the God Who Dwells with His People.

Genesis: Gospel Beginnings

February 27, 2022 18:58 - 28.5 MB

The gospel of Jesus Christ is promised from the very beginning. This message kicks off a new sermon series called Walk through the Bible- Introduction to the Holy Scriptures Book by Book. This morning we begin with the book of Genesis to understand the story of creation, the spread of the curse, and the promise of the gospel.

Genesis: In the Beginning Was the Gospel

February 27, 2022 18:58 - 58 minutes - 28.5 MB

The gospel of Jesus Christ is promised from the very beginning. This message kicks off a new sermon series called Walk through the Bible- Introduction to the Holy Scriptures Book by Book. This morning we begin with the book of Genesis to understand the story of creation, the spread of the curse, and the promise of the gospel.

Called to a Life that Glorifies Christ

February 20, 2022 21:17 - 22 MB

John's gospel ends with a call for all disciples to live for the glory of Christ.

The Mystery of God's Redemptive Plan Revealed

February 15, 2022 14:48 - 22.1 MB

Peter Moi discloses the heart of God's redemptive plan in Ephesians 3-1-13.

The Preeminent Savior, Lord over All

February 15, 2022 14:44 - 19.6 MB

Peter Moi preaches on the preeminence of Christ in Colossians 1-15-23.

Jesus' Hour of Glory: How Jesus is Glorified in His Resurrection and Appearances

January 31, 2022 00:18 - 22.1 MB

Peter Moi helps us see Christ's glory in his resurrection and appearances from John 20. Therein we also discover the entire purpose of John's gospel.

Jesus' Hour of Glory: How Jesus is Glorified in His Crucifixion

January 24, 2022 12:36 - 22.2 MB

From John 19, Peter Moi shows us how Jesus is glorified in his crucifixion.

Jesus' Hour of Glory: How Jesus is Glorified in His Betrayal, Arrest & Trials

January 16, 2022 19:21 - 15.9 MB

Everything in John's gospel builds to this- Jesus' hour of glory. As Jesus goes to the cross, we see nine ways that Jesus is glorified. And it is by beholding Jesus' glory that John calls us to believe in him and have life in his name.

Worship Jesus, The Lamb Who Is Worthy

January 09, 2022 21:04 - 21.8 MB

Peter Moi extols the glory and worth of Jesus Christ in Revelation 5.

What Jesus Prays For You

January 02, 2022 21:36 - 22.1 MB

What does Jesus pray for you-- Jesus's priorities in prayer are very different from what you might expect. John 17 gives us a window into what Jesus prays for us, and what we should prioritize in our prayers today.

Jesus Gives You Peace in a World of Tribulation

December 26, 2021 21:18 - 18.1 MB

Jesus gives us peace in a world of tribulation. The foundation for Christian peace is grounded in four encouragements that Christ gives us in John 15-16.

Abide in Jesus

December 20, 2021 15:40 - 20 MB

Peter Moi shows us that abiding in Jesus leads to a fruitful life and love for the church.

Jesus Cures Troubled Hearts

December 12, 2021 21:28 - 19.3 MB

Lonliness is a troubling plague in modern society, and Christians are not immune. Jesus cures the hearts of his disciples troubled by the news that he is about to leave them-a ready cure for all who long to see Jesus today as lonely souls on earth.

The Meaning of Foot Washing

December 05, 2021 21:19 - 17.5 MB

So you want to be a Christian-- You must become a foot washer. But what exactly does that mean-- Jesus shows us that real love is at the heart of this ancient practice. And it is Jesus' real love that we must practice if we call ourselves Christians.

Jeremiah's Call to Judgment

November 29, 2021 14:43 - 16.5 MB

Peter Moi unpacks Jeremiah 1 to show us Jeremiah's call to judgment and its implications for today.

Jesus Exalted in Humiliation

November 21, 2021 21:50 - 17 MB

The Pharisees do everything they can to silence and humiliate Christ. But his glory cannot be hidden. And we see many parallels in the modern political landscape. John concludes the first major section of his gospel by revealing the tactics of wicked men and Christ's glory which they can not diminish.

Certain Hope in Eternal Life

November 14, 2021 21:17 - 17.6 MB

All people die. But can we have a certain hope in eternal life after death-- Peter Moi shows us three reasons for our resurrection hope in John 11.

Real Christians Listen to Jesus

November 07, 2021 19:42 - 22.1 MB

How do you know if you are a real or fake Christian-- John 10 reveals truth about who Jesus's sheep really are.

The Miracle of Amazing Grace

October 31, 2021 19:59 - 18.9 MB

Jesus is the light of the world. But why can't everyone see it--

In Mortal Combat with Darkness

October 24, 2021 21:28 - 17.7 MB

The more the world knows Jesus, the more they hate him. In John 8 Jesus finds himself locked in mortal combat with the darkness. But on which side are you-- Will you remain in darkness or come into the light of life--

Pastor, Blood Is On Your Hands

October 24, 2021 21:21 - 16.2 MB

Blood is on the hands of every pastor-the spiritual blood guilt of their people. And there is only one way to wash it off.

Growing Hostility To Christ

October 17, 2021 21:23 - 23.9 MB

H-vard Handeland argues from John 7 that the more people know Jesus, the more they hate him. So it is for God's people who do not belong to this world.

Why Many Walk Away From Jesus

October 10, 2021 20:50 - 21 MB

Why do people walk away from Jesus-- We are given the answer by Jesus himself in John chapter 6.

Jesus Is the One

October 03, 2021 18:37 - 16.7 MB

Rev. Richard Stanghelle shows us from John 6 that Jesus is the one who satisfies our hunger. He is with us through storm and sea. An he invites us to share in his work today. Jesus is the one, and like him there is no other-

Who Will You Listen To?

September 26, 2021 18:29 - 17.1 MB

Rev. Richard Stanghelle shows us Jesus' five witness from John 5. People listen to many voices, many experts, and many guides while refusing to listen to Jesus. Who will you listen to--

The Savior of Sinners

September 19, 2021 18:27 - 14.1 MB

Am I really saved-- Would God really save me if knew all of my sins-- Honest Christians wrestle with assurance of faith. John 4 is a great antidote to doubt. Come behold the glory of Christ for he is the savior of sinners.

The Christ of Faith

September 12, 2021 18:40 - 17.7 MB

It is not enough to know who Jesus is, you must respond to Christ in faith. John exalts the glory of Christ in this important section of the Gospel. Embrace God's love in Christ and you will never perish. Reject it, and you remain condemned. How will you respond to the Christ of faith--

The Jesus of History

September 05, 2021 18:35 - 15 MB

Who is the Jesus of history-- Your eternal destiny hangs in the balance in how you answer this great question.

Who Is the Jesus of History?

September 05, 2021 18:35 - 30 minutes - 15 MB

Who is the Jesus of history- Your eternal destiny hangs in the balance in how you answer this great question.

The Glory of the Incarnation

August 29, 2021 18:45 - 17.9 MB

Why did God become man-- John's gospel begins with an introduction to the glory of the incarnation-the Word that became flesh. Find grace, truth and life in Christ, as as we unpack the question- What is the glory of the incarnation--

John: The Gospel of Glory

August 22, 2021 18:30 - 18.4 MB

Join us for a new series in the gospel of John. The gospel of John is a manifestation of the glory of Christ, through many signs and witnesses, so that you may believe in him and have life in his name. Behold the glory of Christ and live-

Behold the Glory of Christ!

August 22, 2021 18:30 - 38 minutes - 18.4 MB

Join us for a new series in the gospel of John. The gospel of John is a manifestation of the glory of Christ, through many signs and witnesses, so that you may believe in him and have life in his name. Behold the glory of Christ and live-

Heaven Is Our Home

August 15, 2021 18:34 - 17.1 MB

Heaven is our home- Psalm 134 keeps our eyes fixed on Christ in heaven, as we serve him as pilgrim-priests on earth. Come bless the Lord, and may the Lord bless you from Zion.

The Hymn of Christian Unity

August 08, 2021 18:35 - 18.3 MB

Psalm 133 celebrates our union and communion with Christ and his church. Behold how very good it is when brothers dwell in unity-

The Lord Has Chosen Zion

August 01, 2021 21:11 - 24.1 MB

Has God abandoned us in this dark hour-- This was a real question for God's OT pilgrims. But it's a question we still ask today as we wait for Christ amidst the darkness of our times. Psalm 132 displays the glories of Christ and his church and gives us assurance that he is with us always. His commitment to dwell in Zion shall never change.

The Problem of Pride

June 27, 2021 18:39 - 21.1 MB

Pride not only ruins lives, but it may cost your soul. Many among the -visible- people of God never made it because of their proud hearts. David points us to a better way, and the One who is our greater hope-whose greatest act of humility made possible our journey home.

Will God Forgive My Sins?

June 20, 2021 21:20 - 13.5 MB

Will God forgive my sins-- Every Christian has experienced the dark night of the soul, when sin and dispair overwhelm them. Psalm 130 gives us the antidote. In the Lord there is forgiveness and therein lies an unshakable hope-

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