Judges 6:1-24

A Squandering of Peace

Why is peace lost?

A Servant of Peace

How is peace restored?

A Source of Peace

Where is true peace found?

Revelation 1:1-3

"Understandest thou what thou readest?”

A Christ-Centered Unveiling

What is it?

A God-Given Unveiling

How was it written?

A Life-Shaping Unveiling

Why was it written?

You're listening to the Greater Hope Church podcast, rooted in the gospel, growing in community, and shining among people. This sermon from Exodus 17 explores Jehovah Nissi — "the Lord is my banner" — recounting Israel's battle with Amalek and how God's presence secured victory.

Pastor Stan McMahan explains the three enemies Christians face (the world, the flesh, and the devil), calls believers to rely on spiritual armor and one another, and points to Christ's cross and crown as the banner of our ultimate hope and triumph.

Exodus 17:8-16

A young lawyer witnessed a battle in 1814 . . .

A Call to Arms

Why must God’s people be prepared for conflict?

A Staff in the Hand

How do God’s people prevail in conflict?

A Banner over the People

What is our encouragement in conflict?

Song of Song 8:5-14

Love’s Spiritual Biography is a song that begins with grace, grows in grace, perseveres by grace, and is perfected through grace in union with Christ, the Church’s Beloved.

Faith in the Beloved

What does it mean to lean upon Jesus in the wilderness?

Hope in the Beloved

How does the unquenchable love of Jesus sustain the soul?

Love in the Beloved

Is your soul dwelling in the garden with the Beloved?

Exodus 15:22-27

When did you last go to the Doctor?

The Problem: Bitter Waters

Why do we need healing?

The Provision: God’s Appointed Remedy

How does God heal His people?

The Physician: The LORD our Healer

How do we enjoy God’s healing presence?

Are you a “what-if” person?

God’s Acceptance

TEACHING NOTES APPLYING THE GOSPEL (PART 2)

What about the sins that can be charged against us?

God’s Intercession

What about the condemnation that we deserve?

God’s Love

What about the trials that we face?

Romans 8:33-39

Genesis 22:1-14

What is your most prized possession?

The Test

How does God use testing in the lives of His people?

The Journey

How should we respond when God’s ways are unclear?

The Provider

Why can we trust God completely?

Exodus 3:1-15

Do you know the meaning of your name?

The Sign

What sign does God use to help us understand His Name?

The Story

How does God prove the meaning of His name?

The Significance

Why is it important to know God’s name?

Romans 8:31-34

Why do people climb mountains?

God’s Gospel

Why does the gospel need to be applied personally?

God’s Posture

How is God’s posture towards us encouraging?

God’s Investment

What follows from God’s gift of His own Son?

John 6:60-71

How much do you value comfort?

The Pain Line

What does Jesus know about us?

The Searching Question

How does Jesus teach the uncommitted?

The Words of Life

Why then should we believe Christ?