I'm a little giddy about the passage that I get to preach on this Sunday. This climactic moment that takes place with Jesus at the feast of booths is probably my favorite event in John up to this point. The celebratory meaning behind the last day of this festival combined with Christ's BOLD pronouncement give us striking details as to how the Old Testament points to Jesus as the messiah. ...Keep Reading
The opposition to Jesus' ministry in Chapter 7 of John is beginning to gain serious traction in their efforts to silence Jesus. However, it's a wonderful and mysterious truth that they will accomplish nothing until God permits it. While it's a concept we can't come close to wrapping our feeble minds around, the sovereignty of God offers the believer great hope and peace in the midst of any circumstance....Keep Reading
Pastor Tripp not only has an amazing mustache but does an effective job of communicating the challenges of being a pastor and the pitfalls that we're all prone too in ministry. At times I felt like I was being punched in the gut but what this book continuously reminded me of was how much I need to cling to the sufficiency of God's grace as I lead, there is no substitute. ...Keep Reading
Sunday morning we'll see the tension and opposition to Christ's ministry continue to build as we walk through John 7:1-24. In the midst of turmoil Christ's commitment to truth and obedience is something that should grasp our intention and inspire us. Though those around him continually proposed other routes to glory Jesus' obedience to the Father is unwavering. ...Keep Reading
The Arminian verses Calvinism debate, around and around it goes but when it ends we actually do know, when Jesus comes back. I'm personally fascinated with reformed theology and have thoroughly enjoyed numerous reformed theologians and their encouraging resources. However, discussions on biblical truth can often be (perhaps inevitably) met with intense hostility, especially with brothers and sisters in the faith. How are we going to deal with these situations when they happen? Can we do anything to prevent them?...Keep Reading
When offensive biblical truths are faithfully taught some people will simply not accept it. The rejection of truth is then always followed by complaining. People often react to biblical truth in this way and we have a perfect example of such a scenario here before us in John's gospel (John 6:52-70). ...Keep Reading
Christ, in His perfect obedience, boldly corrects their corrupt notions in a collection of hard sayings that will mentally stretch us beyond that which we are capable of comprehending. Nonetheless, these truths of the 'bread of life' are to be clung to and offer fantastic assurance for all sons and daughters of the living God!...Keep Reading
If I'm firing on all cylinders then I'll manage to fit all of these resources in during my week of preparation but sometimes my workouts and podcasts are sacrificed by the day-to-day needs of church planting. Fortunately, Ryle and Carson's opinions are ones I've not gone into a Sunday teaching without to this point....Keep Reading
"He reads the secret motives of all who profess and call themselves Christians. He knows exactly why they do all they do in their religion. The reasons why they go to church, and why they receive the sacrament, - why they attend family prayers, and why they keep Sunday holy, - all are naked and opened to the eyes of the Head of the Church. By Him actions are weighed as well as seen. 'Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh at the heart' 1 Samuel 16:7" - J.C. Ryle...Keep Reading
This Sunday we've landed on one of the most well known miracles of Jesus! Outside of the resurrection of Christ this is the only miracle recorded in ALL four gospel accounts, this alone speaks of its remarkable significance. With that being said, this miracle seems to be one targeted with scrutiny. Was this simply a chain reaction of sharing? Did the disciples prepare food in advance for these people?...Keep Reading
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