Times of despair will come to the Christian’s life, but our anchor is grounded in the past work of Christ, which gives us confidence in the present and hope for the future.
The true Passover Lamb, the True Temple, Jesus, is the means by which we come to glorify the Father.
Jesus is the bringer of Messianic joy who fills the spiritual barrenness felt by many, and some receive faith.
God is the initiator of salvation, whereby one is drawn to Christ, the great Son of God, King of Israel, Ladder of Jacob, and Son of Man.
The Messiah has arrived, and He is Jesus. Those who find salvation in Him actively pursue Him and share their faith with others.
The Lamb of God has come to be the sacrificial offering for sinners.
The one who is in Christ does not boast in their own identity, but humbly points others to Jesus.
The Eternal Word condescended to earth in the fullness of grace and truth, making God known to us, so that we might receive great grace.
Christ is the true light that has been rejected by some, but received by others, and those who have received Him have been adopted into God’s family, made children of God by grace.
John 1:3-5 - The Life and the Light
Thesis: True life and true light are only found in the Word, who mediates both creation and new creation. His mediation of new creation comes through His victory revealed in His death, burial, and resurrection.
John 1:1-2
The Word
Thesis: The Word has eternally existed in the presence of God, and is Himself God.
Psalm 27:1-3
The Joy of Our Salvation
Thesis: Christ is our light, our salvation, and our stronghold who shields us from our enemies and gives us incredible joy.
Psalm 32
The Joy of Confession
Thesis: The one who is forgiven in Christ, whose sin is atoned for, is truly the happy person.
Psalm 16
The Joy of God's Presence
Thesis: Because of Christ Jesus, those who are redeemed can enjoy the presence of God now, despite calamities, and forevermore.
Psalm 100
The Joy of Worshipping the Lord
Thesis: All humanity is summoned to praise the Lord with a joyful heart because He is good, His love endures forever, and He is faithful to all generations.
Brad’s sermon preached at First Presbyterian Church in Eden, NC, on Exodus 20:15-21.
Brad’s sermon preached at First Presbyterian Church in Eden, NC, on Exodus 20:1-2-14.
Brad’s sermon preached at First Presbyterian Church in Eden, NC, on Exodus 20:1-11.
Brad’s sermon preached at First Presbyterian Church in Eden, NC, on Exodus 19.
Brad’s sermon preached at First Presbyterian Church in Eden, NC, on Exodus 18.