“ Very good ” Very helpful perspective on suffering. Thank you for the reminders that God is the one who brings trials and that we need to continually preach God’s word to ourselves.
“ Amen! ” Very comforting and encouraging. Those of us who are in Christ have no reason to be afraid of death. Beautiful quote from Charles Hodge. Thank you.
“ Praise be to God! ” If you don't have time to listen to this whole sermon, just listen to the second half. It is a flowing doxology to the Almighty God and to his Son. May the Lord increase His Spirit in each of us and enable us to praise Him with this kind of passion and truth. At the end, there is a beautiful parable of Jesus traveling so far in order to save us, and the dreadful danger we face if we reject Him.
“ Brilliant sermon! ” Wow! One of the best sermons I've ever heard on this chapter. It captured the passion of this portion of God's word - the crescendo of promises related by Gabriel, etc.
I also appreciated the serious warning to unbelievers at the end.
“ Excellent teaching ” This pastor did a lot of research. I've heard many sermons and classes on Luke 15 before, but I learned many new things from this study that have enriched my understanding of this parable. Thank you.
“ Blessed Assurance! ” One of the best sermons I've ever heard for the assurance of those who are in Christ. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, and He paid for our sins in full on the cross. So when Satan tempts us to despair, as the song says, we must remember God's words that Jesus has made propitiation for all our sins and we must not be debilitated by shame and guilt any more.
“ Fascinating ” This lecture is fascinating and very encouraging. I learned a lot and am very grateful for God's mercy in spreading the true biblical teachings of Calvinism in recent history.
“ Good beginning for Advent season ” This sermon was a good antidote for the saccharine, meaningless messages that we hear on TV and elsewhere during this season. We need to remember why Christ had to come to earth - because of the fall of man. Thank you.
“ Christ-Exalting Sermon!!! ” I've heard many sermons on John 11 before, but this one takes a different focus. It has made my heart overflow with joy because of the love and almighty power of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The first part was such an encouragement to continue trusting God even when His ways are mysterious and hard to bear. As one who became physically disabled a year ago, this preaching on the mystery of God's ways and His seeming delays to answer our prayers and His enduring love for us has been so helpful.
And then there was wonderful preaching on resurrection, on Christ's power over sin, Satan and death. That made my heart soar to the heights!
Then at the end was a strong warning to unbelievers. Oh that the Lord would make His voice heard in the hearts of all of our unbelieving loved ones!
Thank you so much, Pastor, for this life-giving, Christ-exalting sermon.
“ Great Sermon! ” This is one of the best sermons on affliction that I've ever heard. Such good medicine for the self-pity and depression that I have been struggling with since becoming permanently physically disabled. Thank you so much.
“ Great Sermon! ” Not at all what I expected. Much better, focusing on higher things. Mostly about Isaiah 53, the sufferings of Christ in our place. These are the fundamental truths that drive away self-pity and make me grateful to God for saving me from hell. That is more important than anything else, including physical disability and all the other sorrows of life in this fallen world.
“ Very convicting ” Wow, this was excellent, very convicting! I wish every professing Christian could be forced to listen to it. Every single one of us needs to hear this. May God help us to repent of this sin, which we all commit so frequently.
“ Good message ” One of the many important points in the sermon is that our first calling is to be WITH Him (Jesus).
Another one is that the word Pharisee literally means "separated one". But God calls us to be in a group, the church. I know several people who call themselves Christians and seem to truly be believers, but refuse to go to church. As another preacher said, "How can you love the Head but despise the body?" I pray that all the Lone Ranger Christians in our nation would hear messages like this and that God would move them to come back into his church.
“ Fascinating ” Part 1 and part 2 together are a fascinating account of a man who served his savior with his time, prayers, money and his love for the unlovely ones . It's wonderful to read about what God will do at times with just one person who is willing to yield his life to Him.
Thank you to the reader for introducing us to this servant of Christ.
“ Great Sermon! ” This was very helpful. The pastor reminded us that in this fallen world, each of us must endure bitter circumstances at times, and each of us has bitterness in our soul at times. We must learn from scripture how God wants us to deal with bitterness. Not by being mute when we should speak (Psalm 39). And not by grumbling as though God is not good.
Good introduction to this series on bitterness. I look forward to hearing the rest of the series. Such an important topic.
“ Great Sermon! ” Wonderful applications. I was especially struck by the admonition not to commit idolatry toward other human beings. How I wish evangelical Christians in the US would realize that truth and adjust their attitudes toward political leaders.
Also liked the part about the need to deflect any glory and praise that comes to us and give it to God, to whom it belongs. How we ignore this truth in this day of self-esteem. Christian parents should hear this and teach their children not to accept praise for themselves, but rather give it to God.
“ Great Sermon! ” What a wonderful encouragement to pray without ceasing and not lose hope. I needed to hear this, since I grow very weary of praying for salvation for my family members day after day, year after year. Thank you for strengthening my arms.
I also appreciated your comments on verse 11, that we are highly valued by God, not because of ourselves but because we are in Christ Jesus. Thank you for your good reminders that we must humble ourselves before the Almighty God, and at the same time we must remember that He values us greatly because of His beloved Son.
“ Very encouraging ” It is good to be reminded that our nation has been in a deplorable spiritual state in earlier times, even as it is now. Please Lord, move again in the hearts of your people so that we will humble ourselves and pray - for repentance and awakening in our own hearts, our churches, our nation and the world.
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