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What is 'predestination?'

Predestination declares that God has created people unto different ends and outcomes, as determined by Himself. Now, is this Biblical? Is this fair? In today's study, we will take a look at what the Apostle Paul had to say about the matter in Romans 9.

Questions We'll Address:
1) What is predestination?
2) What is reprobation?
3) What does the word election imply?

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
Church Website: www.fpcgulfport.org

Does the devil think that he can win?

In Luke 4, Jesus is led out into the wilderness, where He was tempted for forty days by the devil. With that said, what did the devil think he was going to accomplish? What did the devil think was going to happen? And what was the Father's purpose in allowing His Son to undergo this?

Other Questions We'll Answer:

1) Where is God when we are tempted?
2) How can we stop giving in to temptation?
3) Has God ever tempted anyone? Why not?

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
Church Website: www.fpcgulfport.org

You're making progress! That's good. But there may be some issue in your life that you haven't addressed - some sin that you're letting hang on, and it may be causing you all sorts of trouble.

In Judah, there were a number of good kings. But even the good kings did not take down the "high places" of idolatry. They kept them up. And God held that decision against them. They went only so far in their reforms, but they did not go all the way. That wasn't enough! Click to learn more in this sermon from 2 Kings.

Questions We'll Answer:
1) What were the high places of Israel?
2) What sort of idolatry existed in the Old Testament?
3) What sort of idols exist in our own day?

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
Church Website: www.fpcgulfport.org

Life is hard. Pain is constant. The struggles you're going through are real. And so, the question becomes: where is God in the middle of it?

The short answer is this - God is with you. He does not abandon His children, and He hasn't abandoned you. He is an ever present source of help in times of trouble. Click to hear more in this encouraging sermon from Matthew 4.

Questions We'll Address:
1) Where is God when it hurts, or when we suffer?
2) What does the Bible say about depression?
3) How do we know that we're not alone?

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
Church Website: www.fpcgulfport.org

What does the Bible say about making plans for the future?

In the book of James, we see that it's OK to make plans for tomorrow - but we're not supposed to be presumptuous. We're not to be arrogant in our planning. Conversely, planning, prayer and humility should go hand in hand.

Questions we'll address in this episode:
1) What does the Bible tell us about our future?
2) How can we know if our plans line up with God's will?
3) What does the phrase "if God wills" mean? Where does it come from?

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
Church Website: www.fpcgulfport.org

For a Christian, is church OPTIONAL?

In other words, do you really need to be part of a church family? Why or why not?

Spoiler Alert: Yes, Christians need the church. In God's economy, it was created with their benefit in mind - in order to give hurting, broken people a sense of unity and family with other believers. It is also a place where we do things corporately that God hasn't asked us to do privately (such as partake in the sacraments).

With that said, some of us have had bad experiences in churches. So have been hurt or disappointed. For others, there may be logistical reasons that appear to hamper or prohibit church engagement. We'll talk about these things and more in today's study from Acts 2.

Questions That We'll Answer In Today's Sermon:
1) Do you have to go to church to be a Christian?
2) What does the Bible say about church participation or membership?
3) Can't we worship God in other contexts or settings (besides church)?

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
Church Website: www.fpcgulfport.org

When the storm hit, the sailors were exactly where Jesus had told them to go. They were right in the danger zone. But if Christ loved them so much, how could this be?

Storms happen. And sometimes God puts you right in their midst. But here's the thing - He does not leave you to face them alone! Click to listen to this study of Matthew 14.

Questions We'll Answer:
Why did Jesus walk on water? And why did Peter sink?
Why does God allow us to face difficult circumstances?
Where is God when we're feeling depressed or anxious?

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
Church Website: www.fpcgulfport.org

Everyone is someone's disciple. Someone is teaching you. Someone is attempting to remake you in their image. The question is: who?

As a Christian, you need to consider the sources that are instructing you and your children (from church to the media to schooling). Not everyone can be right about the big questions in life, and some sources are outright wrong and depraved. Click to listen to this relevant sermon from Colossians 2.

Bible In A Year
Podcast Website: http://www.dailysermon.org
Daily Verse, Daily Devotional, Daily Bible

What does it mean to be "BORN AGAIN?"

The phrase 'born again' is commonly misunderstood. People don't know what to make of it. With that said, what do you think it means? Does something really happen to us when we come to Christ, or does this just refer to our decision to follow Him?

Spoiler Alert: It all boils down to your understanding of 'regeneration.'

Questions That We'll Answer In Today's Stud:

A) What in the world is 'regeneration?'

B) What happens to our nature when we are 'born again?'

C) Can we ever spiritually 'die' after undergoing this new 'birth?'

Speaker : Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt

Questions this sermon helps answer:

1. What is the main issue raised in Born Again: What Does This Term Really Mean??

2. How does this passage point listeners to Christ, grace, repentance, and faith?

3. How should Christians respond in worship, obedience, and daily life?

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 Bible teaching at newgeneva.org.

2023 is here. Last year is gone. Act accordingly.

In Philippians 3, the Apostle Paul said that he was going to forget the past, and push forward to what lay ahead. Paul saw life as a 'race,' one that he was committed to running well. What about you? What is your objective for the new year? And how will you reach it? In this sermon, we will consider Paul's exhortation to the church in Philippi - that they grow stronger and more sanctified in the time to come.

"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 3:14

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
Church Website: www.fpcgulfport.org