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Bible Study (2 Samuel 18)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - April 03, 2024 01:59 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings2 Samuel 18. Forces of father and son meet on the battlefield. Yet the father stays behind in ways that recall earlier scenes. Does this bode well or bode ill? A devouring forest, a sacred? terebinth, a son of David suspended between heaven and earth, a pierced side, a cursed burial. So many ech...
It’s a Mad World (Matthew 5:21–26)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - March 31, 2024 20:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWhat hope does Jesus offer angry people? And what hope do we have when the problem is in our hearts? Join us as Jesus demolishes our self-righteousness, reveals the depth of the law’s requirement and the extent of our sin, shows the urgency that anger presents, and then in himself satisfies God’s...
Bible Study (2 Samuel 16–17)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - March 27, 2024 04:31 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAbsalom’s coup continues. David makes his way to the Jordan following encounters with two people connected to Saul’s house. Once he arrives, our attention moves back to Absalom as he enters Jerusalem. Counselors come into play as Absalom takes Hushai into his service and seeks advice from Ahitho...
Who Then Is Righteous? (Matthew 5:17–20)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - March 24, 2024 18:34 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAs Jesus turns to the body of the Sermon on the Mount he heads off objections to his teaching and says something that leaves disciples in shock to this day: unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you cannot enter the kingdom of heaven. What are we to make of this dif...
Bible Study - 2 Samuel 15 part 2
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - March 20, 2024 03:46 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin us as we continue in 2 Samuel 15, where betrayal, power struggles, and the pursuit of a kingdom collide in a dramatic tale of loyalty and deceit. As David flees a fortress city become a trap, a series of encounters reorients his heart and mine, and the quick-thinking, God-reliant David resu...
Let Your Light Shine (Matthew 5:13–16)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - March 17, 2024 19:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJesus calls his disciples the salt of the earth and the light of the world, but what do these images mean for us, and how do we make sense of the enigmatic warnings that come with them? This morning we examined the usefulness of disciples, the temptation of persecution, and the outcome of our dis...
Bible Study (2 Samuel 15, part 1)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - March 13, 2024 15:24 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe fallout of David’s non-reconciliation begins as Absalom massages the people’s egos and steals their hearts. His conspiracy is broad and deep, and David must respond swiftly for his own safety and that of his followers. In the midst of so much human action, the most unlikely interaction—with a...
Your Blessed Life Now (Matthew 5:3–12)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - March 10, 2024 17:50 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAs Jesus begins the most famous sermon ever preached he begins by meeting objections his teaching will raise, asserting blessing for his disciples, and offering us three windows: into the character of his disciples, into the content of the kingdom, and into the persecution of believers. Join us a...
Bible Study (2 Samuel 14)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - March 06, 2024 03:06 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA nation rocked, a family torn asunder, a father and son estranged, a royal heir in exile. Thus 2 Samuel 14 begins. And though David’s heart inclines toward his son, his actions do not. Will the machinations of David’s court bring about reconciliation? Or will we see the parable of the Prodigal ...
He Opened His Mouth and Taught Them (Matthew 5:1–2)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - February 25, 2024 19:41 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAs Matthew turns to the first major block of Jesus’ teaching we encounter a two-verse preface. Easy to overlook, this preface nevertheless orients us to what follows with important reminders and observations. As we consider it this morning we are reminded that Jesus teaches for the world, Jesus t...
Genesis 50
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - February 25, 2024 15:16 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe last chapter of Genesis draws us to a close of sorts, and yet contains a to-be-continued feel. God’s faithfulness to bring Abraham’s family to this moment points to future faithfulness yet to come, though some elements of the promise are not yet fulfilled. Join us as we reflect on the book a...
Bible Study (2 Samuel 13)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - February 21, 2024 02:58 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe rape of Tamar and the murder of Ammon. A dark tale, a difficult text, an intense look at the depth and extent of human depravity as the consequences of David’s sin begin to work themselves out in his household. How does a text like this work in tandem with Romans 8 and Psalm 23 to reveal to ...
A Foretaste of Heaven (Matthew 4:18–25)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - February 18, 2024 18:58 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHow does the beginning of Jesus’ ministry provide us with a foretaste of the new creation? Join us as we see Jesus call his first disciples, preach and teach, and heal every disease and affliction among the people in Galilee and reflect on what it means for us in the midst of our suffering as we ...
Genesis 48–49
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - February 18, 2024 16:09 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAs we approach the end of Genesis, with the death of Jacob looming, we encounter two scenes of blessing in chapters 48 and 49. In a careful narration we are reminded of scenes before, and while the deception is removed, surprises remain. Grandsons are placed among sons in inheritance; blessing a...
Bible Study (2 Samuel 12)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - February 14, 2024 02:31 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWhat David did displeased the LORD. But the next chapter begins with grace, as the LORD takes initiative and sends Nathan the prophet to David. How does a consideration of God’s ways with David help us to frame our own reflections on sin, its consequences, and our response to conviction? Join us...
Light Shines in the Darkness (Matthew 4:12–17)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - February 11, 2024 22:13 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAfter three and a half chapters of preparation Matthew brings us to the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, only for us to find Jesus withdrawing back into Galilee. Yet this move is in fulfillment of prophecy, and shines the light of the gospel into a dark and forgotten corner of the world. As J...
Missionary Report: Stuart Mills
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - February 11, 2024 15:19 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsToday we were blessed to hear from Stuart Mills and his family concerning their workin Peru and the new chapter the Lord is opening up for them moving forward.
Bible Study (2 Samuel 10–11)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - February 07, 2024 02:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDavid the consummate diplomat, leader, and general: loyal to allies, sensitive to his men, alert to the enemy, successful in war. David the consummate politician: suspicious of loyal servants, corrupt in his dealings, unbridled in his passions. David at his best, David at his worst. What will be...
War of Words, Battle of Champions (Matthew 4:1–11)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - February 04, 2024 19:10 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe voice from heaven at Jesus’s baptism joined together the David Messiah and the Suffering Servant. Now as the Spirit leads Jesus out into the wilderness to be tested the Devil sees it as an opportunity to tempt the Son of God. But more is at stake than a model for us! As Jesus succeeds where I...
Genesis 47
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - February 04, 2024 16:42 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHow will Israel be provided for in the midst of a famine affecting the whole world? What transpires in Egypt more broadly? And how does this all connect to promises already given to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? Join us as we begin to wrap up Genesis, looking at how Joseph feeds the family and thei...
Bible Study 2 Samuel 8–9
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - January 31, 2024 02:42 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDavid, a ruler out of Judah, provides security and reigns justly over a united kingdom, subduing Israel’s enemies on every side. Though some of his actions rightly give us pause, the clear message is that David, flaws and all, is a king after God’s own heart, who shepherds his people and gives h...
The Heavens Were Opened, part 2 (Matthew 3:13–17)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - January 28, 2024 18:41 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWho is this Jesus who appears and wants to be baptized by John? Why would he want such a thing? And what does Matthew tell us about his identity? Join us as we consider Jesus as the one who follows John, as King and Christ, and as God himself.
Genesis 46
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - January 28, 2024 15:26 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsGenesis 46: The Fulfillment of Promises. Witness the culmination of the Lord's unwavering promises as Jacob is guided to safety in Egypt, reunited with his beloved son, and assured of a future where his legacy and his bones will return tp the land of Canaan. Jacob's journey echoes with the reso...
Bible Study (2 Samuel 7)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - January 24, 2024 02:39 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin us in a riveting discussion as we explore the Bible's most fascinating turn of phrase in 2 Samuel 7. What begins as a noble desire to build a house for the Lord takes an unexpected turn as God flips the script, promising an everlasting dynasty for David. Consider with us the profound signif...
The Heavens Were Opened, part 1 (Matthew 3:1–12)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - January 22, 2024 01:20 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJohn the Baptist prepares the way by preaching repentance, proclaiming that the kingdom of heaven is near, and facing off with the Pharisees and Sadducees. Anticipation builds: if this is Elijah, who is to follow? Join us as we consider John’s challenge and its connections to Jesus’ later preachi...
Genesis 44-45
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - January 21, 2024 15:40 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoseph sets a test for his brothers; have they changed, or are they the same men he knew at 17 years old? An awkward chapter break notwithstanding, we finally come to the climax of the Joseph story as he reveals himself to his brothers. Dismay, terror, joy, weeping—all the feels, as they say! An...
Genesis 42–43
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - January 15, 2024 02:54 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn a dramatic twist, Joseph encounters his estranged brothers in Genesis 42–43. As the brothers bow before him, the tables turn, and a profound test of character unfolds. Joseph, now in a position of authority, navigates the line between testing their characters and exacting revenge.
Frustrated Dragons: Herod Unmasked (Matthew 2:13–23)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - January 14, 2024 23:53 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWho is Herod, really, and what is at stake in his struggle to put the Christ child to death? And how do we make sense of Matthew’s use of the Old Testament to explain who Jesus is? Join us as we unmask Herod and peer over Matthew’s shoulder into the depths of salvation history.
Bible Study (2 Samuel 6)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - January 12, 2024 00:25 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAs David continues to consolidate his new reign, he attempts to move the ark to his new capitol. But an aborted first attempt that reminds left and right of the Philistines ends in disaster! How will the new king respond to God’s wrath? Does he repent and walk in new obedience, or do we have Sau...
The Hope of the Gentiles (Matthew 2:1–12)
Faith Presbyterian Church PCA (Clinton, LA) - January 07, 2024 19:35 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsLed by a star, Gentile sages arrive in Jerusalem seeking a newborn king of the Jews. In a chapter filled with wonder and consternation in which prophecies of the Messiah come to pass, Matthew focuses our attention on responses to Jesus. What will we do with the news of his arrival? Will his birth...
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