“ Important Message! ” The sobering, even frightening thought, following Paul's teaching in Romans, about the "grafting in of the wild olive branch" (the Gentiles), is his continuation, from which the speaker draws: "Be not high minded (you Gentiles), for if God spared not the natural branch, neither will he spare you...for God is able to graft them in again" (the Jews). And scripture speaks of "until the time of the Gentiles is fulfilled", implying that God will cut off and close the door (likely dramatically as he did with the Jews in 70 AD), as Gentile churches apostatize, and en-graft the Jews again! ARE WE AT THAT POINT NOW? ARE THE GENTILES DONE? Look at the churches condition (since the "downgrade" a century ago), and fear! The Pharisees would not accept Christ's rebuke, thinking their religious heritage made them righteous, "we are the seed of Abraham". "Behold the goodness and severity of God"!
“ Great Sermon! ” There is so much going on in this sermon its hard to take it all in at one go. Its full of gold and well worth the dig!
God speed pastor Joel.
“ Source of encouraging 'old poet' quote ” As is usual with Rev. Watts, this was an excellent message!
Near the end of the message, Rev. Watts says:
The old poet said,
"Not one shaft of ill can hit,
'til the God of love sees fit.
'ere he bids,
I cannot die."
My family and I wondered where this quote came from, so I did an Internet search. I found somewhat different variations of it in A.W. Pink's "Life of David", Pink's "Sovereignty of God" (which related it to Psalm 91), C.H. Spurgeon's "Treasury of David" (in the section on Psalm 118), and a sermon on Philippians 4 byRev. Geoff Thomas' (Alfred Place Baptist Church, Aberystwyth).
It looks like the original source is likely a hymn by England's John Ryland, which begins "Sovereign Ruler of the skies!" and seems quoted most fully at http://www.muskogee007.com/ryland.htm.
“ Great Sermon! ” The greatest love of all. Warm your heart in the contemplation of the perfect, infinite love of the One who loved us and gave Himself for us in Malcolm Watts sermon meditation on John 15:13. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
“ Great Sermon! ” I have heard so many views in the past on this subject but I have always gone away confused. Not so having heard the Rev Maurice Roberts. The truths he expounds are profound but he explains them with great simplicity. This sermon has acheived its goal in my heart it has given me a deeper love for the Jew.
“ Great Sermon! ” Mr Roberts has that ability to set forth the teaching of the Holy Scriptures in a clear and systematic manner. His sermons stick in your mind. I have thoroughly enjoyed this sermon. It has helped me and cleared away confusion I had on this subject Thank you very much
“ Excellent Series! ” I've downloaded this series and am tremendously blessed every time I listen to it, and pray that I may apply these very practical truths of Calvinism to my teaching and preaching. Listen to this one as well as Practical Calvinism and Expermintal Calvinism more than once. Thank you, Dr. Beeke for this blessed lecture series.
“ Great Sermon! ” Heard this June 1st as I was thinking upon God fulfilling His particular promises and it is in answer to prayer! The Importance of prayer: confused-ask; needy-seek; lonely-knock; Prayer is to glorify God-so we must recall the particular times promises in our own personal desperate plights were fulfilled..this encourages faith as we must pray if we have a word for it with confidence, for we have the blessed access to God as Father who WILL give good things!
“ Great Sermon! ” A good reminder that the Bible does, in fact, tell Christians to be holy. Dr. Beeke doesn't prescribe a recipe for how this is accomplished except to encourage the reading of God's Word as we strive for holiness. Every believer struggles with this one and will until the day we are glorified.
“ Great Sermon! ” Pastor Watts will know exactly what I mean when I say this sermon 'met my case'...that is the best compliment I can pay. Thank you sincerely.
“ The Plague (of Sin!) ” I had read over Solomon's prayer, but had never noticed the phrase "plague of the heart" before. I started reading Camus' The Plague recently, which is an honest look at man's helplessness, and the plague itself is a metaphor that can be applied to everything, especially sin and depravity. And I have listened to two sermons on this text in a couple of weeks (the other is the first in Stephen Hamilton's series on sin). I encourage people to listen -- I like what this sermon says about different programs that will fix people's problems (education, housing, whatever) -- when the real problem is sin and the only answer is salvation in Jesus Christ.
“ A wonderful gospel message ” This is a wonderful gospel message, one of the most direct and relevant ones I think I've heard. If you've found sermonaudio but don't know what it is all about, or where to start listening, this is a good place to start. If you need a gospel message to give someone to listen to, this is a good one.
“ Great Sermon! ” Hear this wonderful, powerful message! I look forward to hearing this complete series of great sermons about holiness! Yes, all the praise, honor and glory must go to the Lord Jesus Christ for our eternal salvation!
“ A Great Explanation of this Difficult Subject ” I suppose that still more could be said on this topic, but even so, for a single sermon this hit all of the main points. Namely, that God made us for Himself, that we may declare His greatness and know Him in all of His perfections. My analysis of this issue would be that it's not that He needs us, but that He has given Himself to us for our enjoyment, and thus ultimately His pleasure in being enjoyed.
“ In-depth Bible teaching about confusing passage ” To whom this passage applies, lost sinner or regenerate saint, is the subject of much debate, and I've heard various opinions over the years. This sermon helped me understand the passage because it takes a look at the evidence in light of the Bible. Detailed, well-researched presentation that explains the passage very clearly. I found it reassuring to understand the passage better, because this is one of those areas of the Bible that so many people say so many conflicting things about.
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