In this sermon, David Capoccia explains from the second half of Isaiah 55 three reasons from God for why people, especially believers, should exercise faith in their wonder working God. 1. God’s Ways Are Transcendent (vv. 8-9) 2. God’s Declarations Are Successful (vv. 10-11) 3. God’s Designs Are Joyful (vv. 12-13)
Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 3 Lesson 3 Our Answers Bible Curriculum Sunday school resumes this Sunday with a look at Peter’s denials and later restoration by Jesus. Why did Peter deny Jesus? Do we also deny Jesus in our words and actions? And why is Jesus’ restoration of Peter so significant, for him…
Is your life an encouragement to God’s people or a discouragement? In this special New Year’s Eve sermon, Pastor Babij goes to the book of Numbers to examine the sin of discouraging others. Pastor Babij discusses three main ways Christians can become discouragers and then looks at four qualities of the truly encouraging person.
In this sermon, David Capoccia explores the main message of the book of Isaiah as well as the specific message of Isaiah 55:1-7. In these verses, God entreats the people of Judah — and all people today — to trust in Him via three astonishing appeals: Come to the God Who Gives Generously Listen to…
In this sermon, Pastor Babij explains from 1 Peter that life’s trials are designed by God, not as temptations to make believers stumble, but as means of purifying and refining His people’s faith. Pastor Babij also discusses problems that challenge the Christian’s hope of salvation. Pastor Babij concludes by exhorting believers to meditate on God’s…
Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 2 Lesson 13 This week in Sunday school, we have a special time addressing the following questions: 1. What are the attributes — not the fruit — of true saving faith and repentance? 2. How can the Bible promise Christians both persecution and favor from men? 3. What is…
Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 2 Lesson 12 This week in Sunday school, we conclude our look at Jesus’ public ministry in the Gospels by considering the proper response to Jesus. Jesus clearly displayed His Messianic authority in both his miracles and in his teaching, but how did people respond to Him? Did those…
In this sermon, Pastor Babij teaches from 1 Peter 1:3-5 and explains how Christians are to live as foreigners in this world. Christians must think biblically and reside in the truth of God’s Word, dwelling upon God and speaking well of Him. Pastor also reminds believers of the tremendous inheritance they have have through Jesus…
Pastor Babij continues in his exposition of 1 Peter, using Scripture to show how the Christian’s standing as one chosen of God calls the Christian to behave as a sojourner and alien in this world. Pastor reminds Christians that “we are in the world but not of the world” and examines what the Scriptures teach…
Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 2 Lesson 11 This week in Sunday school, we consider the cost of following Jesus. Jesus instructed His disciples to expect hardship and persecution in their lives because of Him. What were the disciples to think when they suffered in this way? How did Jesus motivate His disciples to…