In this sermon, Pastor Babij goes to the Book of Amos and details how both kingdoms of Israel drifted from true worship of God into mere formality and idolatry. Pastor Babij explains how the prophet Amos focused on the voice and Word of God, even interceding once for Israel. Pastor Babij then teaches from Amos…
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…
In today’s sermon Pastor Babij examines the first chapter of Matthew and shows how the biblical account of Jesus’ birth differs radically from the world’s traditions regarding Christmas. Pastor Babij then gives five reasons from the passage to celebrate the beginning of the incarnation before an unbelieving world and concludes with the exhortation to call…
Where is God’s justice in today’s world? In this sermon, David Capoccia examines the first part of the book of Nahum and the book’s historical context. David Capoccia explains that, even when it looks like the wicked prosper and continually get away with doing evil, God promises to bring justice. David Capoccia explores the first of…
Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 1 Lesson 1 This week in Sunday school, we begin our chronological study of the New Testament. Our first lesson will focus on connecting the two testaments, recognizing Old Testament quotations in the New Testament, and appreciating what it means that Messiah finally had come.
In today’s sermon, Greg Ho teaches believers from Malachi 1 to watch for the two signs of offering unworthy worship to God: Bringing a worthless sacrifice Bringing a weary attitude Greg also teaches believers to remember that God is a great King; believers should therefore bring God their best as they offer their whole lives…
Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 4 Lesson 8 This week in Sunday school, we return to Ezra to examine what happened during the second step of Israel’s restoration from Exile. What alarming development did Ezra discover when he reached Jerusalem? How did Ezra respond? And what did these events mean for God’s promise to…
In today’s sermon Pastor Babij teaches on the extraordinary act of love performed by Mary, the sister of Lazarus and Martha, when she anointed Jesus with the fragrant nard in preparation for Jesus’ burial. Pastor Babij contrasts Mary’s public and extravagant display of love and devotion for Jesus against that of the Jewish leaders and…
In this sermon, Pastor Babij answers the question, “What is True Religion?” He explains that true religion is gained when we rightly (biblically) understand who God is, who man is, and what God has done to solve man’s dilemma. Pastor Babij teaches that true religion is turning away from our own works and supposed goodness…
Pastor Babij exposits the parable of the vineyard and defiant vinedressers in the Gospel of Mark as he identifies four characters in the parable: the vineyard owner is the Father, the vineyard is Israel, the vinedressers are the leaders of Israel, and the son is Jesus Christ. Pastor Babij also discusses three characteristics of God…