The sermon explores the purpose of parables, explaining that God simultaneously conceals and reveals the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven. It highlights that mixed responses to Jesus's message are expected, as some will understand and grow in their faith while others will remain ignorant. The central message emphasizes the importance of actively listening and seeking deeper understanding of God's word, as those who do so will receive more revelation and be better equipped to witness to others, while those who remain closed off will ultimately lose what little they possess. Ultimately, the sermon underscores the sovereignty of God in revealing these truths and calls believers to embrace their role in sharing the gospel and cultivating spiritual growth.

The lecture critiques the general theory of evolution by demonstrating fundamental flaws in its core tenets, arguing that spontaneous generation, uniformitarianism, and the fossil record fail to provide convincing evidence for evolutionary processes. It highlights the concept of irreducible complexity, emphasizing that complex systems like cells and organs require all components to function, making gradual development impossible. Furthermore, it addresses the challenges posed by sexual reproduction, the lack of transitional fossils, and the presence of dinosaur remains in historical records, ultimately asserting that the theory relies on arbitrary assumptions and fails to account for observable realities, suggesting a worldview grounded in creationism offers a more coherent explanation for the complexities of life.

Resurrection in all of Scripture - 1 Corinthians 15:12-17 Easter 2025

The lecture critically examines the theory of evolution, arguing that its foundations rest on flawed assumptions and ultimately fail to withstand scrutiny. It challenges the validity of radiometric dating methods and the concept of spontaneous generation, highlighting improbabilities and inconsistencies within evolutionary claims. The speaker contends that uniformitarianism, a cornerstone of evolutionary geology, is undermined by observable phenomena and that the reliance on philosophical commitments rather than unbiased evidence renders the theory scientifically untenable. Ultimately, the message emphasizes the importance of presuppositional apologetics, asserting that a Christian worldview provides a more coherent and faithful understanding of the natural world.

The sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual maturity, drawing a parallel between infants consuming milk and mature believers digesting the "meat" of God's Word. It cautions against complacency and a superficial understanding of Scripture, arguing that a substandard knowledge of God's teachings leads to worldliness, strife, and ultimately, a failure to live a life that glorifies Christ. The message encourages believers to actively pursue deeper engagement with the Bible, recognizing that true spiritual growth requires moving beyond basic doctrines and embracing a more profound understanding of God's truth, ultimately leading to a transformed life and a greater desire to share the gospel with others.

The sermon emphasizes that Christians are called to serve God in their present circumstances, regardless of ethnicity or socioeconomic status, as they have been bought with a price and are simultaneously both freed and bound to Christ. It argues against chasing elusive conditions for greater service, instead advocating for faithful obedience and witness within existing roles, recognizing that God strategically places individuals to fulfill His purposes and that seeking first the kingdom should reorient priorities towards faithful discipleship and impactful ministry.

The lecture dissects the theory of evolution, arguing it's a philosophical worldview rather than a purely scientific endeavor, rooted in presuppositional assumptions that contradict the preconditions of intelligibility. It contends that the spontaneous generation of life, particularly the emergence of a single cell, is mathematically impossible due to astronomically low probabilities and the requirement for simultaneous, functional protein assembly. The speaker emphasizes that evolutionary claims rely on a flawed understanding of information, randomness, and the uniformity of nature, ultimately positioning evolution as a faith-based system rather than a demonstrable scientific truth, and preparing the audience to critically evaluate its claims within a broader theological framework.

Joel - A Christological Redemptive Prophecy

James 4:13-17, Deo Volente, John Weigle

Nahum 1:1-15, The Gospel of God's Vengeance, Joshua Ritchie