The Preached Word

The Preached Word

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The Preached Word episodes

  • Family likeness– Our Life-Changing Booster in Uncertain Times

    I Introduction 

    II. God calls us to keep in mind that we are made after God’s likeness when we become His sons and daughters. (4:20, 22) 

    1. We have experienced a new creation. (4:24) 
    2. We have received a new mind that is constantly being renewed. (4:23) 
    3. God’s will and purpose motivates us live out our Christlikeness

      4. III. As believers made in the life-changing likeness of God, we are to live out our Christ-like identity by the renewing power of His Spirit (4:21-22) 

      1. Our old family ties are put off
      2. We are to put on a radical new lifestyle in its place
      3. C. We are entrusted with new family commitments and responsibilities
      4. God has given us everything we need to live out our Christ-like identity

        5. IV. Conclusion

        1. As God's children, we should always keep in mind that we are new creations and that we are given a Spirit renewing mind. 
        2. We who are united to Christ need to remind ourselves continually that we have a new Christ-like identity.
        3. We can to live out this identity for God has given all things we need for this life.
        4. Family likeness is a booster in difficult times because it assures us in a real sense we are participants in Christ and receivers of His very life.



          5. 34 min
        5. The Gospel on Trial and The Faithful Witness

          God advances His gospel through the faithful witness with a clear conscience in a secular world.


          I. The challenges of the faithful witness in a secular world. (1–9)


          II. The faithful witness’s gospel response with a clear conscience toward God. (10-21)


          III. The faithful witness living out the gospel with a clear conscience toward Man. (22-27)

          45 min
        6. Aim for Restoration

          Believers are enabled to rejoice by God's power in the restoration process.

          I. Introduction: Rejoice, Aim for Restoration (11-13)


          II. Depend on the power of Christ for restoration. (1-4)


          III. Examine ourselves for restoration. (5,6,8)


          IV. Pray for restoration. (7,9,10)


          V. God's Word of Blessing (14)

          55 min
        7. Soul Care with Edification

          Christians are to speak to the concerns of each other's soul with edification

          I. Convey the issue of the relationship 

          II. Express the love relationship 

          III. Share the plead to restore the relationship

          55 min
        8. The Establishment of the Kingdom of God: The Call of Abraham

          The fool's godly jealousy over Jesus' gospel is divine love for God's people


          Introduction

          Throughout its history, the church has led a precarious existence. 

          1. God’s call of Abram

          • The call is a command to forsake idolatry in its every form and fashion.
          • It is an unconditional call out of God’s pure grace.
          • God’s call is often accompanied with many difficulties.

            • 2. God’s blessings to Abram

            • When God calls us, He will also equip us with His grace and blessings.

              • 3. Abram’s response to the call

              • Abram was asked to walk ‘blindly’ with God to an unknown land.
              • Why does Moses emphasize that Abram built altars to the Lord?

                • Conclusion 

                If you have received the blessings of God’s salvation, you are under the responsibility to do all you can to be the channel of that blessing to those who have not heard. Be part of this history God is making in the world, establishing His kingdom on earth.

                53 min
              • The Power of Grace for the Humble

                The power of Christ’s grace strengthens the humble who are suffering for the gospel 

                I) The positive encounter with the power of grace (2-7a) 


                II) The negative encounter with the power of grace (7-9a) 


                III) The power source of grace for the humble (9b-10)

                49 min
              • Boasting Like a Fool

                Main Idea: Boasting like a fool to confront and comfort


                I) The boastful confidence that is not from the Lord (16-21)

                II) The foolish boasting, confronting other fools (22-27)

                III) The foolish boasting, comforting believers in the church (28-33)

                43 min
              • The Jealous Fool of God

                Main Idea: The fool’s godly jealousy over Jesus’ gospel is divine love for God’s people


                I) The jealous fool of God boasts about the gospel truths. (1-4, 10-12)

                II) The jealous fool of God is not inferior to the impostors. (5-11)

                III) The jealous fool of God pushes back the impostors. (12-15)

                45 min
              • The Faith Crisis

                I. Introduction 

                1. The historical narrative took place during the postexilic period – around 445 BC to 430  BC. Judah was a small backwater province (no longer an independent kingdom) of the  Persian Empire
                2. The characters a. Main cast: Nehemiah the Cupbearer  b. Supporting casts: Ezra the Scribe, the Priests, the Levites, the remnant of the  Children of Captivity, and the enemies of God’s People. 
                3. Main Theme: Rebuilding the spiritual lives of the people of God through rebuilding the  walls of Jerusalem, the worship of God, and the lives of the people  

                  4. II. The unfolding of the Crisis vs 1-3 

                  1. The remnant of the children of the captivity were in trouble and shame. 
                  2. The city of God – Jerusalem’s wall and gates lie in ruins for almost 150 years 
                  3. What is the crisis you are facing in your life?  
                  4. How do you evaluate the crisis in your life?  

                    5. III. The reaction to the Crisis vs 4 

                    1. The common ways one reacts to a crisis  a. Anxious, Fearful, Disappointed, Dejected, Depressed
                    2. The child of God should and can cast his care and crisis to God in prayer 8 

                      3. IV. The resolution of the Crisis vs 5-11 

                      1. Praised the God of heaven vs 5
                      2. Confessed and identified oneself with the sin of God’s people vs 6-7
                      3. Laid hold on God’s covenant mercy and promises vs 8-11 

                        4. V. Conclusion 

                        1. Each crisis in life is essentially a faith crisis – a test to show us how much we trust in  the Lord and what is our esteem of God 
                        2. We can carry everything including our crisis of life to the Lord in prayer 
                        3. Christ, who faced the greatest crisis in his life, yes, in the history of mankind, cried to  the LORD at the garden of Gethsemane and on the cross. Though God seemed silent,  and the crisis seemed long, yet the LORD raised Christ from the dead to give Him the  victory over sin and death.
                          4. 46 min
                        4. Bride of Christ - Our Life-saving Booster in Uncertain Times

                          I. Introduction


                          II. Christ’s loving relationship with His church is reflected in the Christian marriage union (v.31)

                          A. Just as “two become one flesh “in marriage, believers are one with Christ and part of  Him. (v.31-32)

                          B. In this spiritual and mystical union, Christ is joined to believers as their head and  husband. (v.23)


                          III. In spiritual union with Christ, we enjoy the privileges of spiritual life and  strength, Christ’s intercession and advocacy, His companionship, guidance  and protection as His bride. (v.26-29)

                          A. Christ is our indwelling life and strength

                          B. Christ is our Intercessor and Advocate

                          C. Christ is our companion, guide and protector


                          IV. Conclusion

                          1. “God being ours, whatsoever is in God, whatsoever God can do, whatsoever he has, is  ours, because He is ours.” -- Richard Sibbes 

                          2. Hence Christians ought not to lose their bearings when life’s journey is beset with a  pandemic of dark storms when we take to heart the truth that Christ is with them and in them.  

                          3. Indeed, if we be in Christ, and Christ, the Lord of all, is our head and husband, then  the privileges and benefits of belonging to Christ are truly infinite.

                          41 min

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