There is a God, and you are not Him.--The starting point for all correct theology or philosophy is found in Genesis 1, which declares God's existence and transcendence over that which He has made. -In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.---Questions That We'll Answer---A- Why do people argue for 'evolution' or the 'big bang' instead---B- Are those theories consistent w- the Bible's teaching on creation---C- How do we explain the apparent age of rocks, stars, and so forth-----Website- www.fpcgulfport.org

-The Sign Of The Covenant--Rev. Gardner Fish-First Presbyterian Church-Gulfport, Mississippi

Witnesses, proof, evidences - it was all there.--The resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the most heavily reported, historically verified events of antiquity. And that's a good thing, since the fate and future of billions hangs in the balance. Today, we'll consider the implications of the empty tomb.--Questions That We'll Answer---A- Why were the apostles so anxious in Luke 24----B- Why is the best news often the hardest to believe----C- If Jesus is alive, then what is He doing right now-- Do we know----Web- http---www.fpcgulfport.org

Did God really create everything? In Genesis 1, the Bible opens with five world-shaping words: "In the beginning, God created." Dr. Toby Holt shows why how we understand creation shapes everything else we believe. Genesis declares God made the heavens and earth out of nothing, by His word, and made human beings in His image. This is the foundation of all right thinking about God and ourselves — "there is a God, and you are not Him." As Creator, He sets the purpose of everything; and because we bear His image, every life carries dignity. Questions this study answers: 1. Why do people prefer theories like evolution or the Big Bang? Because they remove a Creator to whom we are accountable. Genesis insists a personal God made everything on purpose. 2. What does it mean that we are made "in God's image"? That every person carries God-given dignity and worth. This grounds the sanctity of human life. 3. Why does the doctrine of creation matter so much? Because it establishes who God is and who we are. If God is Creator, He has authority over our lives and gives them meaning. "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." — Genesis 1:1 (NKJV) Dr. Toby Holt is President of New Geneva Theological Seminary, and his sermons have been downloaded more than 1.9 million times on SermonAudio. Find more verse-by-verse Bible teaching at newgeneva.org; support this ministry at newgeneva.org/give.

On the day the people were looking for a perfect lamb for their Passover celebration, the 'lamb of God' approached. It wasn't a coincidence.--In today's study, we will consider the events of Palm Sunday through an unusual set of eyes - those of John the Baptist. Why did John call Jesus the 'lamb of God--' Why didn't anyone else see Him that way----Questions That We'll Answer---A- What is the connection between the Passover and 'Palm Sunday--'-B- What is the difference between appeasement and atonement---C- Can you be saved by appeasing God-- Why or why not----Website- www.fpcgulfport.org

In this sermon on Genesis 17:1-14, Gardner Fish preaches "The Sign Of The Covenant (Genesis 17:1-14)" with attention to the passage's setting, argument, and pastoral application. The transcript shows the message opening with this concern: His name is Abraham, or as he's known at this time, Abram. The sermon then frames the listener's attention this way: And there's really nothing at this point really all that special about Abram. As the sermon develops, it presses the passage toward Christian faith and obedience: Now, in Genesis chapter 12, just a little recap in his life, God calls Abram out of the land of Ur. Questions this sermon helps answer: 1. What does Genesis 17:1-14 teach about the central issue raised in "The Sign Of The Covenant (Genesis 17:1-14)"? 2. How does this passage expose human need and direct listeners toward the grace of God? 3. How should Christians respond in worship, repentance, faith, and everyday obedience? Speaker: Gardner Fish. Scripture: Genesis 17:1-14. This sermon is part of New Geneva's Bible-teaching archive; find more teaching from Dr. Toby Holt and New Geneva at newgeneva.org.

You won't find 'utopia' in a warzone.--So many people misunderstand their reality. They think that this world is their home, irrespective of how little time they'll spend here. They think this world is great, irrespective of the landmines going off around them. Conversely, the Bible says that this world is filled with trials and hardships. And so, our hope is not found in this 'valley of death,' but in the Shepherd that leads us to someplace better.--Questions That We'll Answer---A- What words of encouragement did Peter have to the suffering----B- Why does God allow His children to be tested and tried----C- How do we know that our story ends well-- How can we be sure-----Website- www.fpcgulfport.org

Is there real evidence that Jesus rose from the dead? In Luke 24, the resurrection is presented with witnesses, proofs, and eyewitness testimony. In this sermon, Dr. Toby Holt considers the empty tomb and why so much hangs on whether it is true. Questions this sermon answers: 1. Why were the disciples anxious at first? Because the news seemed too good to believe — even those closest to Jesus struggled to grasp that He was truly alive. 2. What evidence does Luke give? Witnesses, the empty tomb, and the risen Christ appearing in the flesh to many — a heavily attested event. 3. Why does it matter? Because the fate of every person hinges on it. If Christ is risen, death is conquered and our hope is secure. "He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee." — Luke 24:6 (NKJV) Dr. Toby Holt is President of New Geneva Theological Seminary, and his sermons have been downloaded more than 1.9 million times on SermonAudio. Find more verse-by-verse Bible teaching at newgeneva.org; support this ministry at newgeneva.org/give.

Why did John the Baptist call Jesus "the Lamb of God"? In John 1, as the people prepared for Passover, John pointed to Jesus and called Him "the Lamb of God." In this sermon, Dr. Toby Holt explores why Jesus is the true Lamb, and what that means for our salvation. Questions this sermon answers: 1. Why call Jesus a "Lamb"? Because the Passover lamb was slain so that judgment would pass over God's people — a picture fulfilled in Christ, who takes away sin. 2. Why didn't others see Him this way? Many wanted a conquering king, not a sacrificial Lamb. John, taught by God, saw Christ's true mission. 3. What is the difference between appeasement and atonement? We cannot appease God by our works; only Christ's atoning sacrifice — the Lamb of God — takes away sin. "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, 'Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!'" — John 1:29 (NKJV) Dr. Toby Holt is President of New Geneva Theological Seminary, and his sermons have been downloaded more than 1.9 million times on SermonAudio. Find more verse-by-verse Bible teaching at newgeneva.org; support this ministry at newgeneva.org/give.

What makes 'love' greater than faith or hope----In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul said -now abide faith, hope, love, these three- but the greatest of these is love.- So, why is 'love' superior-- Well, for starters, it is the only one of those three words that applies to God. God does not have 'faith.' God does not hope. But HE DOES LOVE - in fact, HE IS LOVE---Questions That We'll Consider---A- What mess was Corinth in, that they needed a primer on love----B- How does love motivate us in ways that no other emotion can----C- What sets love apart -both now and in Heaven---