Teaching by Tag: Sin
When Politics Replaces the Gospel
When we trade politics for the gospel, we forget which kingdom we are in, and we start putting our hope in the kingdom of darkness instead of the kingdom of God’s dear Son. We don’t need a problem-solver; we need a Redeemer.
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Is COVID-19 a Sign of the End Times?
These are unusual and difficult times. Does that mean Jesus is about to return? Our view of eternity brings comfort to our life of uncertainty.
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Dressed in Our Sunday Best
Our true Sunday best is not found in presenting ourselves well, but in presenting Christ well.
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In the Beginning, Part 47: Judah and Tamar
Judah married outside of his family line and was influenced by a pagan culture. He was a hypocrite, liar, and murderer. Sin gives birth to sin. Yet no sin can ever thwart God’s perfect plans.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 45: Favorite Son, Jealous Brothers
Joseph’s brothers were immersed in unresolved bitterness that led them into grievous sin. The same can happen to any of us, but as we meditate day and night on God’s Word, He changes our hearts, minds, and souls.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 43: Echoes of Human Nature
Genesis 34 is a tragic chapter that depicts the dangers of poor parenting, favoritism, the escalation of sin, worldliness, and self-centeredness. But we all will act deceptively when we don’t trust in God’s sovereignty.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 38: The Trajectory of Sin
By nature man is addicted to knowledge and allergic to wisdom.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 36: The Power of Providence
Providence does not condone the wrongdoing of men, but it does leverage the wrongdoing of men. Man’s schemes are no match for the providence of God.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 30: The Trajectory of Sin and the Trajectory of Blessing
God shows He is with us when we find water in the desert. Being in the presence of God and doing the will of God will bring the blessing of God.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 25: Abraham and Abimelek
The world is looking for evidence of hypocrisy in Christians’ lives, and they will find it. But we can have hope in knowing that even though we could not live up to God’s standard, Jesus did.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 23: Brokenness
We are all broken sexually, spiritually, emotionally, intellectually and physically as a result of the fall. Our brokenness blinds us to our brokenness and tells us we are not as broken as others.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 13: Abraham’s Doubt
In his fear, Abraham doubted God and deceived others. But man’s deception will never thwart the providence of God. Christ was exiled from Heaven to Earth so that we could be exiled from Earth to Heaven.
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It Is Finished: Good Friday
As we consider the cross, we should be sobered by the reality that Jesus was willing to come from the safety of heaven, take on human flesh, live a sinless life, and die a sinner’s death on our behalf.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 8: Noah Found Grace
Those who walk with God walk with those who walk with God.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 6: Cain and Abel
God did not reject Cain’s offering, but He rejected Cain’s empty worship. The value of worship is measured by the worshipper’s value of God.
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