Reformed & Expository Preaching

Enjoy this exhortation from Mr. Jeffrey Karel who fills our pulpit while our pastor is on vacation.

As human beings we can potentially see ourselves as adorable, maybe a little mischievous, and maybe even a little flawed. The reality is that we are not always honest about how bad and undeserving we are to receive Christ's grace. One of our problems is that we can think that we are a little deserving of God's grace and favor, but in reality we are not deserving of it at all. So, how can our need for God's sovereign choice in applying his grace humble us? How does this realization compel us to be in a submissive and teachable posture before Christ's cross?

Daniel is terrorized by his vision of four ugly beasts. These are strange looking creatures, hybrids of mighty animals, and what man can defeat them? This question is especially relevant for the fourth beast. The last beast is essentially unstoppable leaving Daniel in a state of panic. How can man prevail against such a devious creature? What is our hope today? What do we take away from his vision that gives us hope to continue through today?

Our Lord gives the assurance that as we show mercy we will receive mercy. It this a relationship that is reciprical? It means that the more we show the more we receive? What does Christ mean that we have to show mercy to receive mercy?

One would think that if we are assured that Christ's work is enough then it would cheapen grace. It seems that we would think there is no need to desire good works because we have already attained it all in Christ. How can our assurance of faith bring us to a place where we want to bring forth good works? How can Christ's work compel us to want to live for him instead of self?

This is a new king, but certainly an inferior man of action compared to Nebuchadnezzar. Nebuchadnezzar wanted to witness the men going against his decree, but Darius throws Daniel into the lions den based on hearsay. He ends up being tormented during the night while Nebuchadnezzar can watch the burning furnace with curiosity. Is the Lord able to deliver his people from such a tormentor? How can we in our current circumstances take comfort in this old familiar story?

Mr. Brad Dickey fills our pulpit and gives us the assurance that Christ's work is enough and all that is needed for us to attain eternal life.

Mr. Brad Dickey fills our pulpit this morning exhorting us not to love this world as our primary source of hope.

We normally do not consider hungry people to be blessed people. However, Christ assures us that the hungry and thirsty are blessed. How can this be?

The Lord says, "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.." The Lord uses strong language against Esau. What did Esau do that is so bad? Why does the Lord love the one child over the other child?