I'll Be Honest

Excerpt of Paul Washer from a 2002 Q&A from Hannibal, Missouri. The full Q&A is currently not available online.

The Lord has been in the process of teaching Abraham, and showing him truths about Himself that he wants his people to know.

by Jeff Peterson | Excerpt from the full sermon, "The Expectation Of Unity" which can be listened to on the GCCSATX YouTube Channel. Jesus, who is peace, preached peace, and now we are at peace with one God. Our peace with God should also reflect our conduct among believers and promote unity within the church.

“I have taken Him at his word.” It struck me in an instant, as a triumph of faith. "God knows I have taken him at his word, and I am not afraid to die." It was just the thing for her to say.

Chad Thompson | 45:39 | Today we are asking in what ways does the book of Genesis speak of Jesus, the son of God? An honest reader of Moses will see that while Moses was faithful to carry out his leadership of the people of Israel in his own day, he was also very clearly directing the people of Israel to look for and hope in God, that God would send another prophet, who would declare words of life to the people, which would bring blessing to them if obeyed. But if rejected, they would be judged. This meaning in the writings of Moses is so clear, that Jesus can say that Moses will rise up in judgment upon the people for not believing in Jesus for life.

0:00 - John 5.39-40
1:09 - John 5.45-47
2:32 - How do we look for Jesus in the Old Testament?
2:57 - Clue 1 - What Moses said is obvious.
5:18 - Clue 2 - It is someone who is going to bring life.
6:15 - Deuteronomy 18.15-19
10:40 - What does Jesus mean when he says Moses wrote of me?
12:09 - Genesis 1.26 is not that clear.
12:59 - Genesis 18.1ff is also not as obvious.
15:33 - How does Moses write of Christ in the book of Genesis?
15:43 - 1 - Moses wrote of the need for Christ.
18:43 - 2 - Moses wrote of prophesies that were to be fulfilled by Christ.
33:15 - 3 - Moses showed us others who were longing for Christ.
35:02 - 4 - Moses wrote of Christ in types and prefigures.
41:49 - What does Jesus mean, "Moses wrote of me..."

Ask Pastor Tim | What does the Bible say about joking and laughter in the life of the believer? We consider some of the following questions: What about doing pranks? Christian comedy? Does being sober-minded mean I should not laugh? How do we factor in Christ being a man of sorrows and what that should look like in our life?

0:00 - Proverbs 26.18-19 I am only joking?
2:39 - What does the Bible say about joking?
6:50 - Are laughter and joy the same thing?
7:48 - Coarse jesting is not right.
9:59 - Is having a good gut-wrenching laugh good medicine?
11:45 - One of John MacArthur's neighbors...
13:05 - What about elders and being "grave" in their conduct?
14:45 - Does being sober mean I cannot laugh?
15:50 - Should a believer watch Monty Python and Mr. Bean?
19:55 - Agenda mishap with John Piper, people thought he was a comedian.
22:42 - What about doing pranks?
26:40 - Christ was a man of sorrows.

Chad Thompson | Part 2 of the 2022 Men's Retreat series on the Life of Abraham.

In this video Tim was asked about what he thought of the Baal worship that took place the common wealth games. He responds by challenging believers to not invest too much time in studying false teachers but rather to focus on the truth. To quote Conrad Murrell, "We are not responsible to analyze everything that comes along, only that which as to do with our own personal ministry. If I am faced with a decision of working with these men or supporting or endorsing a particular thing they are doing, then I must find the mind of God in the matter; but then, only in relation to what God wants me to do. Let them alone. You have enough to do without embittering yourself fighting against flesh and blood."

Chad Thompson | 3:05 | Excerpt | Often people will say, “It is too difficult for God to save me, I am too far gone.” This is a statement of unbelief in the power and mercy of Christ. You are not the lone exception to God’s grace that is beyond his ability to save.

What is the purpose of a series on Abraham and consider his place in redemptive history? Your own understanding and love for God will grow as you see how God dealt with Abraham. As you see God's dealings with Abraham and His dealings with His people, you will understand the Lord's dealings with you.

Chad Thompson is a pastor at Christ Fellowship in Hannibal, Missouri. This sermon is part 1 from the 2022 Men's Retreat held by Grace Community Church of San Antonio, Texas.

0:00 - Intro - What to speak on to you and why?
2:14 - Opening prayer.
3:32 - Abraham's place in redemptive history.
7:30 - What is Abraham's place in redemptive history?
9:50 - Jet tour through Genesis 1-11.
25:45 - What about Terah and his family? Pagan idolaters?
27:55 - A radical shift happens in Genesis 12.
35:13 - When was Abram saved?
38:33 - Consider Abraham's call.
45:01 - Is this call from God essential a conditional promise?
50:53 - Application - Zeal starts well and then you learn some things.
51:33 - Application - Faith casts yourselves entirely upon the Lord.