The Open Word (Audio)

All of the Old Testament speaks of the Lord Jesus. In fact, the Lord used prophets like Isaiah and David to foretell of the coming promised Messiah who would save God’s people from their sins. In today’s message, Pastor David unpacks the prophetic words of the ancients who testified to future earthly ministry of Jesus. Every word these righteous men wrote down was fulfilled to the letter. Though the Old Testament prophets could not have fully known the impact of what they were writing, we have the blessing of understanding.

God is powerful. By Him all things were made, and through His power all things are held together. In today’s message, Pastor David reminds us that it is through the power of God that we receive forgiveness from our sins. When the Lord Jesus rose from the dead, He forever defeated death so that we might obtain salvation. It is also through the power of the Holy Spirit that we are kept in the palm of God’s hand. Just as we could not save ourselves from the bondage of sin, we also cannot live holy lives without God’s power working in us.

God is powerful. By Him all things were made, and through His power all things are held together. In today’s message, Pastor David reminds us that it is through the power of God that we receive forgiveness from our sins. When the Lord Jesus rose from the dead, He forever defeated death so that we might obtain salvation. It is also through the power of the Holy Spirit that we are kept in the palm of God’s hand. Just as we could not save ourselves from the bondage of sin, we also cannot live holy lives without God’s power working in us.

God is rich in mercy, and all of the people of the world are recipients of His grace. In today’s message, Pastor David asks us to reflect upon and remember all that God has done for us. The breath in our lungs is just one example of the blessings bestowed upon us. The Lord provides for us, clothes us, feeds us, and sends rain to replenish the dry ground. God’s greatest act of mercy occurred when He sent His own Son to die in our place. Because of the Lord’s great grace, His people receive salvation and eternal life.

God is rich in mercy, and all of the people of the world are recipients of His grace. In today’s message, Pastor David asks us to reflect upon and remember all that God has done for us. The breath in our lungs is just one example of the blessings bestowed upon us. The Lord provides for us, clothes us, feeds us, and sends rain to replenish the dry ground. God’s greatest act of mercy occurred when He sent His own Son to die in our place. Because of the Lord’s great grace, His people receive salvation and eternal life.

The Bible says that Christians are chosen men and women of God. In today’s encouraging message, Pastor David reminds us of all the precious promises that we receive through Christ. We have the Holy Spirit in us to comfort, help, guide, and teach. Christians are coheirs with Christ and have access to all heavenly blessings that help us live Godly abundant lives. When life gets tough, we know that Jesus, our High Priest, constantly makes intercession for His people and is our daily Advocate before the throne of God.

The Bible says that Christians are chosen men and women of God. In today’s encouraging message, Pastor David reminds us of all the precious promises that we receive through Christ. We have the Holy Spirit in us to comfort, help, guide, and teach. Christians are coheirs with Christ and have access to all heavenly blessings that help us live Godly abundant lives. When life gets tough, we know that Jesus, our High Priest, constantly makes intercession for His people and is our daily Advocate before the throne of God.

The Christian life and walk is never easy. We face battles of the flesh that war against the will and workings of the Holy Spirit. We face battles from the outside that come in the form of ostracism, deception, and all forms of worldly philosophy that try to set itself up against the wisdom and knowledge of God. In today’s message, Pastor David encourages those that are feeling battle weary to look to Christ Jesus for strength. When we are weak, the Lord is strong. He who overcame sin and death can help His people gain the victory in all of life’s challenges.

The Christian life and walk is never easy. We face battles of the flesh that war against the will and workings of the Holy Spirit. We face battles from the outside that come in the form of ostracism, deception, and all forms of worldly philosophy that try to set itself up against the wisdom and knowledge of God. In today’s message, Pastor David encourages those that are feeling battle weary to look to Christ Jesus for strength. When we are weak, the Lord is strong. He who overcame sin and death can help His people gain the victory in all of life’s challenges.

The Bible says that we are Christ’s ambassadors. In today’s message, Pastor David teaches us that this means that we are literally God’s representatives on earth. Therefore, we are to shine the light of Jesus and live such holy lives as to reflect the Lord’s love, goodness, and justice on earth. Practically this means that church leadership should never underestimate their responsibility to the people in their care. Pastor David also points out that all of us should be accountable to each other so that Christ might be glorified.

Now, here's Pastor David with part 2 of today's message 1 Peter Intro: Pilgrims in Progress: Our Sanctification from the book of 1 Peter.