Reformation on SermonAudio

Preached in Macclesfield, England, UK

Have you ever been asked, "Where was your church before Luther?" In about fifty-four minutes, this teaching puts its arms around the whole story of the Reformation, from Wycliffe and Hus through Luther, Zwingli, Tyndale and Calvin, all the way to the confession we hold at King's Church. You'll meet a Cambridge priest whose "bruised bones leapt for joy" over a single verse, a translator strangled and burned for giving England the Bible, and the very bishop who had turned him away, later putting his name on that same Bible. Most of all, you'll see that the Reformers were renovators, not innovators, and that the gospel they recovered is the same good news that still rescues sinners now.

Dawn Hill is joined by Dave Jenkins to discuss grieving with hope after personal loss and leaving false teaching. They consider the sorrow of losing loved ones, the loss of relationships and trust after leaving the New Apostolic Reformation, and the comfort found in Christ. Turning to Scripture, Dawn and Dave explain biblical lament, Christ's compassion, the Holy Spirit's comfort, and the hope of the resurrection. They also discuss rest, gratitude, patient listening, and practical ways Christians can bear one another's burdens. This conversation encourages believers to bring their grief to the Lord, distinguish Christ's character from the conduct of false teachers, and receive faithful care within a sound local church. For more from Dawn Hill, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/dawn-hill/

Don't take the first pastoral call that comes along. Don't wait for a perfect one, either. Somewhere between paralysis and presumption is a faithful way to decide, and most men facing a call have no map for finding it. In part two of our series on the pastoral call, Dr. Paul Ipema explains how an internal desire and an external open door work together, why an inquiry deserves more than a polite "no," whether a pastor should stay three years, five, or twenty-five, and when it's fair to weigh money or family. He also shows how prayer can expose whether fear or ambition is steering the decision. Seminarians, pastors, and search committees will all find something here.

This sermon examines the theological framework of Deuteronomy 27 and 28, highlighting the covenantal choice between blessing and cursing, life and death, and good and evil. The teaching draws a parallel between the Garden of Eden and the Promised Land, presenting Israel's entry into Canaan as a new Eden where obedience to God's distinctive laws secures divine favor. The analysis focuses on the specific curses listed in Deuteronomy 27, noting their emphasis on secret sins and social injustices, which serve as warnings against the hard-heartedness that led to Israel's eventual exile. By contrasting the comprehensive blessings of obedience with the severe consequences of disobedience, the message underscores the necessity of wholehearted commitment to God's commandments. The sermon concludes by affirming that true spiritual life and the power to overcome sin are ultimately found in the new creation brought about by Christ, offering believers a hope that surpasses the limitations of the Old Covenant.

Please pray for souls in the Stockton-on-Tees area.