The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the book of Acts with a look at parts of chapters 19 and 20. First, seven Jewish exorcists fail to cast out a demon (19:13-20), before a riot is touched off in the city (19:21-41). Finally, Paul leaves for Macedonia and Greece to encourage the churches there (20:1-6).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 14, in which Jesus tells a parable about dinner guests at a party. We humans always seek our own exaltation; it is Jesus who humbles himself in order to save us.
The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Psalms with a look at the structure of the book, how it's broken up into sections, and the story it tells about the God of the Universe.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the book of Acts with a look at the first half of chapter 19. Paul meets and baptizes some under-catechized Christians (v 1-7), teaches in the synagogue and then a lecture hall (v 8-10) and then is party to miraculous healings, including by way of his handkerchiefs (v 11-12).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches on Jeremiah 1, in which the prophet is commanded to speak to God's people. God's word first shows us our sin, and then—in the person and work of Jesus Christ—reveals our savior.
The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Psalms with an overview of the different types of psalms and some of the literary devices they employ.
The Rev. Jacob Davis preaches a sermon on Hebrews 12, in which God disciplines those he loves. We can finish the race set before us because Christ has already been victorious over sin and death.
In this first class of his study of the Psalms, the Rev. Jacob Davis discusses several reasons for studying this book: it's the largest book of the Bible, it's the Old Testament book most often quoted in the New Testament, and more.
The Rev. Jacob Davis preaches a sermon on Hebrews 11, in which Old Testament saints are commended for their faith, and Luke 12, in which Jesus tells his disciples to be ready for action. The Good News is that Jesus is the savior, for anyone who puts their faith in him, no matter when in history.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Colossians 3, in which Paul tells Christians to focus on heavenly things. In other words, it is only by setting our minds on the things God has already accomplished for us in Christ that we can live a life honoring to him.
