Hill Country Bible Church Dripping Springs Sermons

Due to a recording problem, we're missing a short part of the sermon which set context. We're in Exodus where the Lord is responding to Moses right after Israel had abandoned God to worship the golden calf. (Exodus 32). We pick up where Jason is teaching on the Lord's response (Exodus 33) which is most remarkable, given this context.

Understanding how God describes Himself is fundamental to understanding His desire for
us as His image-bearers (Genesis 1:27). We do not have to guess about who He is because He tells
us. He is compassionate, gracious, slow to anger and steadfast.

God's plan for the church is to create a supernatural community that makes the glory of the invisible God visible. That happens by depending on God

Baptism and communion are both ordained by Jesus. Baptism is the event that marks our entrance into Christ's church. Communion is the ongoing covenant of renewal that Jesus provides for His people. Both show us God's promises, in physical form, that we use to affirm one another.

In worship, the church proclaims the Gospel. Worship prepares us, collectively, for the individual challenges we will face during the week ahead. Done deeply, worship is multifaceted and God-focused.

When people gather, they are noticed; making a collective and powerful statement. When the church gathers, we proclaim God's Kingdom.

Christians are people who follow Jesus. Jesus teaches that we must be made new to be His followers. He makes the difference in our lives in ways that He desires.

Our understanding of the church can get tainted. We need to return to Jesus' definition of His church; an assembly gathered around the confession that Jesus is Messiah.

Access to information does not make us wiser. We need Godly wisdom to guide our lives. Written when he was older (v.25a), David shows us how that looks based on wisdom he gathered throughout his life.

David had a remarkable calling to succeed Saul as king from a very humble beginning. (1 Samuel 16). Even early in life, through no consequence of sin, David was placed in situations that brought on extreme personal duress. Like him, we go to God asking for deliverance, depending, most of all, on His protection.

Impartiality under the law is a hallmark of the U.S. system. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Under God's law, however, we are already presumed guilty (Romans 3:23). Yet, God can mete out perfect justice while granting mercy. He does this without compromising His character.