“ Great Sermon! ” This beautiful exposition of Luke 10:38-42 shows the nature of true Christian service. Jesus did not criticize Martha for showing hospitality, but for allowing work to eclipse what would have brought Christ more delight and honor: her love, her worship, and her eagerness to sit at His feet and hear His word. When service and good works become an end in themselves and don't flow from love and delight in Christ, when time in His presence takes a back seat to "getting the job done", or when we labor mainly to win the praise of men, then "service" becomes a burden that distracts us from Christ and may even, as with Martha, lead to frustration and anger with Christ, if we blame Him for the weight of a cross He never laid upon us. The labor God rewards is directed towards Christ in love; it is the overflow of our worship and will deepen rather than hinder our fellowship with Him. Mary of Bethany got it right! Christ Himself is our portion, and His promise to her that the good part she had chosen would not be taken from her is His promise to all who make love for our Savior and time in His presence and His word the foundation of their service to others. What we do in union with Christ is what truly glorifies God and brings life and blessing to others, and to our own souls as well.
“ Great Sermon! ” The scriptural establishment principle has been denied in our time, but, once seen, it cannot be unseen! "Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him." (Psalm 72:11) Longing for the day when all the kings of the earth will serve the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
“ Great Sermon! ” An encouraging reminder of the promises of God for parents and children, and a call to faithful Christian service in the raising of covenant children!
“ Great Lecture ” Thank you for this talk. I am just now reading the Bonar biography on M'Cheyne. I never knew his poetry was so beautiful.
"Come, leave the dreams Of this transient night, And bask in the beams Of an endless light."
“ Great Sermon! ” The Apostle Andrew set for us a wonderful example of Christian humility, contentment, and evangelistic zeal worthy of our imitation! "Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample." Philippians 3:17
“ Great Sermon! ” Many love the message of forgiveness and salvation in Christ, but do not wish to live the Christian life. Yet, "faith without works is dead." What a tragedy, what utter foolishness to prefer Hell over a holy life and heaven!
“ Great Sermon! ” Thank you! We don't often hear sermons on repentance, and this is vital to the Christian lift...ongoing repentance, so thank you for this sermon!
“ Excellent Sermon! ” A brief summary of the history surrounding the Covenanter Ministers' Ejection and also the preaching of the doctrine of the Kingship of Christ for which they suffered. Excellent!
“ Great Sermon! ” "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel." (Mark 1:15) What is it to repent? There can be no salvation without repentance, yet many are ignorant as to what it is. This sermon clearly explains the doctrine of repentance, and issues the call to repent, and believe the gospel!
“ Great Sermon! ” "Why?" You'll never hear a better answer to this anguished question than this sermon provides. Absolute must listening for all of us!
“ Outstanding Sermon! ” Why? We've all struggled with this question in the face of suffering, whether our own or another's. With clarity and compassion, this sermon provides the answer to this agonizing query. Truly a must listen!
“ Excellent Gospel Sermon! ” What is keeping you from believing on the Lord Jesus? Perhaps you are trusting in your Christian heritage and good works. Perhaps you fear being rejected by family and friends. Or, maybe there is something you are holding onto, something you don't want to give up. Whatever it may be, is it really of more value than Jesus Christ, who freely offers His glorious self to you in the Gospel? Is it more valuable than your soul, and an eternity of joy in Heaven? Whatever it is, count it but loss and dung, and put all your trust for your soul's salvation in Jesus Christ alone, that you may gain Him and His righteousness forever!
“ Great Sermon! ” "Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones." Zechariah 13:7 What is this sword, and who is the shepherd? The answers may surprise you, as they reveal God's gracious judgement of His own Son in the place of sinners!
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