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The Golden Altar of Incense is a picture of Christ our Interceding High Priest. We have been saved by Christ’s death on the cross, but are kept saved by Christ’s heavenly intercession!
Speaker: Brian Anderson
Christ – The High Priest, Scapegoat, and Mercy Seat
Christ is all in all! Listen in to see how Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament High Priest, the Scapegoat, The Slaughtered Goat, and the Mercy Seat. Read More...
The Root and Essence of Sin
What is the root of sin? Where do all our evil thoughts, words, and actions stem from? What is beneath our sin? In this message Pastor Brian seeks to show from Romans 1:18-32 that preferring something or someone to God is the root of sin. Read More...
What Is At Stake In Putting Sin To Death?
What is at stake in putting sin to death? Everything! Actually our eternal destiny is at stake. Either we put sin to death and show that we are living according to the Spirit and inherit eternal life, or we live according to the flesh, and show that we are unregenerate, and perish forever in hell. Read More...
How To Put Sin To Death
How do we put sin to death? Do we just use the power of willpower? Do we work hard at obeying the Law? No, we put sin to death by believing the promises that God in Christ is better than the promises of sin! It is the expulsive power of a new affection! Read More...
Putting Pride To Death
Pride is turning from God to find satisfaction in self. Learn about this insidious sin and how to put it to death in this message. Read More...
Putting Worry To Death
Worry is a result of sinful unbelief, and needs to be put to death by faith in the promises of God. In this message, Pastor Brian examines Jesus’ teaching Matthew 6:25-34 and reveals 6 reasons Jesus gives for putting worry to death. Read More...
Putting Despondency To Death
All of us, at one time or another, must deal with despondency. We need to know how to fight it when it rises up. In this message we learn how the Psalmist and Jesus fought despondency in their life. Read More...
Putting Impatience To Death
Patience is enduring discomfort without complaint. God is a God of patience, and He has called His people to manifest patience. In this message, Pastor Brian shows how we can put impatience to death through faith in God’s attributes of sovereignty and goodness. Read More...
The Authority of Jesus
In Jesus’ day, the scribes and pharisees were seen by the people as the authorities on the scriptures. They explained the scriptures by quoting past teachers and commentaries. However, Jesus spoke about the scriptures with his own authority. Jesus is God in the flesh, and he taught with the authority of God himself. Read More...
Putting Laziness To Death
Laziness is sin that the Christian must learn to put to death. In this message Pastor Brian shows the rebellion of laziness, the range of laziness, the results of laziness, and finally the remedy of laziness. Read More...
Putting Gluttony To Death
What is the sin of gluttony? What does the Bible say about it? How can we know if we are engaging in gluttony? Most importantly, how can we overcome it? We tackle these questions and more in this message. Read More...
Putting Lust To Death
One of the greatest problems in the church today is the problem of lust. In this message we answer 3 questions: How Sweeping is Lust? How Serious is Lust? How Can We Slay Lust? This message was given to give believers weapons and tools to put lust to death in their lives. Read More...
Putting Anger To Death
As believers, how can we overcome anger in our lives? In this message Pastor Brian seeks to give helpful and practical suggestions to deal a death blow to sinful anger. Read More...
Putting Covetousness To Death
We often tend to minimize the seriousness of the sin of covetousness, but Scripture is clear that it is deadly to our souls. In this message, we look at the Nature, Gravity, and Cure for Covetousness. Read More...
A Birds Eye View of the Book of Romans
In this sermon, Pastor Brian gives an overview of the whole book of Romans, so that we will all know where we are headed in the months to come as we slow way down and meditate on each paragraph. The Book of Romans is about the Gospel. It shows us:
1. The Desperate Need of the Gospel (1:18 – 3:20)
2. The Divine Solution of the Gospel (3:21 – 4:25)
3. The Transforming Power of the Gospel (5:1 – 8:17)
4. The Ultimate Glory of the Gospel (8:18-27)
5. The Sovereign Application of the Gospel (8:28 – 9:29)
6. The Gracious Invitation of the Gospel (9:30 – 10:21)
7. The Inclusive Plan of the Gospel (11:1-36)
8. The Practical Outworking of the Gospel (12:1 – 15:13)
Paul and the Gospel
The opening verses of the book of Romans reveal Paul and the Gospel he preached. Paul was a servant and apostle of Christ, set apart for God’s gospel. The gospel concerned Jesus, in His human and divine natures, and as the One who bestows grace for ministry upon His church. God gives grace to every child of God to serve Him and others. Read More...
Called and Loved by God
The Christian’s identity is bound up in these two words: “called” and “beloved.” The believer has received a special, sovereign call, and is the recipient of eternal, sovereign, almighty love from God! Read More...
A Glimpse Into The Heart Of Paul
Paul opens up his heart and tells the Romans about his thanksgivings, prayers, longings, and obligations. In his comments we have a great example for our own lives. Read More...
Turn The Other Cheek
Not Ashamed Of The Gospel
The Gospel is the theme of the entire Book of Romans. Paul was not ashamed of it because it releases the power of God and reveals the righteousness of God. Listen in and hear about the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ! Read More...
The Wrath Of God
Modern American Christianity does its best to avoid the doctrine of the wrath of God, but the Scripture speaks of it everywhere. In this message Pastor Brian seeks to open up this truth, and shows the Source, Timing, and Objects of the wrath of God.
The Reasons For God’s Wrath
Why is God’s wrath against the Gentiles? Paul tells us in this passage it is because people knew the truth about God, suppressed the truth about God, refused to honor God, and chose idols over God.
The Results Of God’s Wrath
God is exercising His wrath in the world today. But how? What are the results of God’s present wrath? Pastor Brian teaches that God exercises His wrath by giving people over to their own desires. People have exchanged God for someone or something else. God, in wrath, lets them have it!
The Judgment Of God – Part 1
The Judgment of God will be just, inescapable, severe to the unrepentant, and usher us into an everlasting joy or misery!
The Judgment Of God – Part 2
The Judgment of God will be according to our deeds, impartial, and will expose the things hidden in darkness. It is an fearful and awesome thing to consider standing before the living God to give an account of our lives!
The Jew’s False Hope Of Heaven
The Jews had 2 false hopes of heaven – their knowledge of the Law, and the rite of circumcision. We must be very careful to base our hope of eternal life on the only thing that will never fail us – Jesus Christ!
The Whole World Guilty!
Paul, as a master prosecuting attorney, brings the whole world into God’s courtroom, and brings a fatal charge against them, provides evidence to convict them, exposes the motive to their crimes, and then brings the verdict of God’s Law. All men are guilty before God!
Sinners Made Right With God!
Romans 3:21-26 is the heart of the book of Romans and the heart of the gospel. In this passage Paul answers the question, “How can a sinner be made right with God?” There is no question more important than this one, and the answer is absolutely thrilling!
Jesus Died For God!
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Why did Jesus die? Our immediate response is that He died for our sins. That is true, but it is not the whole truth. Jesus did not only die for us, He died for God. Christ died to appease God’s wrath, demonstrate God’s righteousness, and satisfy God’s justice.
Read More...Justification Through Faith Alone
What are the consequences of the glorious truth of Justification by Faith Alone? Paul tells us that it Eliminates Boasting, Abolishes Distinctions, and Establishes the Law. The truth humbles us and gives all the glory to God!
Abraham’s Justification
Having discussed the doctrine of justification by faith in abstract theological terms in Romans 3, Paul illustrates this truth now in the Old Testament patriarch Abraham. We learn that Abraham was justified apart from works, circumcision, or the Law.
Why Does God Justify Sinners Through Faith?
Why did God decide to justify us through faith? He could have chosen any number of ways to save us. This passage tells us that God decided to justify us through faith for four different reasons: 1) So that it would be by grace; 2) so that it would be guaranteed; 3) so that it would be global; and 4) so that it would give God all the glory.
Our Faith Is Credited As Righteousness
Paul says that our faith is credited as righteousness. What exactly does he mean? What kind of faith is credited as righteousness? What must be believe to have our faith credited as righteousness? Find out in this message as Pastor Brian draws Romans 4 to a close.
Rejoicing In Hope!
What are the implications of being justified by faith? We have peace with God, we stand in grace, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God! Nothing should make us rejoice more than these glorious truths!
God And Wealth
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Rejoicing In Tribulations
God’s will is that believers rejoice in their tribulations! But, why in the world, would a believer do that? It’s because he knows that God is using these tribulations to produce perseverance, proven character, and ultimately grant him hope of everlasting glory by granting assurance of saving faith.
Rejoicing In The God Of Amazing Love!
The apostle Paul brings out the amazing love of God, by showing us how deep the Lord had to dive to reach us, and how high he is going to take us. If you lack assurance and a sense of security, read and meditate long and hard on Romans 5:6-11.
Christ Our Representative
Romans 5:12-21 is the clearest and most comprehensive passage in the Bible on how Adam’s original sin has affected the human race, and how Christ’s perfect life affects those who trust in Him. Both stand as Representatives of those that are united to them. Oh, how vital it is that we gain a vital union with Christ!
The Path To Freedom From Sin’s Power – Knowing
The foundation for a believer’s sanctification is his union with Christ in His death and resurrection. In Romans 6 we learn about this glorious union God has established, and the wonderful implications for holiness in our lives!
The Path To Freedom From Sin: Considering and Presenting
How can a believer make progress in holiness? In Romans 6 the apostle Paul gives us clear teaching on the matter. We must know of our union to Christ, consider that union, and then go on to present the members of our body to God as instruments of righteousness.
Slaves Of God
All of us were born as slaves to sin. But when we were born again, God freed us from sin and transferred us into His kingdom. We are now His slaves, but experience joy, peace, and happiness as His willing servants.
Transformed By A New Husband
Believers have gone from being married to Mr. Law, to Mr. Love – Jesus Christ. We have been released from the law, having died to it by being united to Christ. Now we serve with a new desire, a new power, and a new love. “Not in oldness of the letter, but in newness of the Spirit!”
Is The Law Sin?
How does God use His Law in the life of an unsaved man? Paul tells us how God used the Law in his own life to show him his sin and kill his self-righteousness.
Who Is The Wretched Man In Romans 7?
Who is the wretched man in Romans 7? For centuries bible scholars have debated the issue. In this message, Pastor Brian, tackles this tough issue by showing the arguments for believing this man is a Christian, and the arguments for why he is not a Christian. There are good arguments for all sides. See if you agree or disagree with Pastor Brian’s conclusions!
No Condemnation In Christ!
In Romans 8:1-4 Paul tells us about the Justification of the Sinner (8:1-2), the Propitiation of the Savior (8:3), and the Sanctification of the Saint. There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus! Now that the Judge of all the earth has acquitted us, let us strive to glorify Him by loving God and others!
“In The Flesh” Vs. “In The Spirit”
The Bible describes the non-Christian as a person “in the flesh”, and a Christian as a person “in the Spirit.” The astounding truth is that Christians are indwelt by the very same Spirit that was in Jesus Christ! Learn the Biblical characteristics of each of these kinds of people from Romans 8:5-11.
Waging War On Sin
God calls every Christian to wage war on his sin. As John Owen, the Puritan, put it, “Be killing sin, or it will be killing you.” Join us as we study the doctrine of the Mortification of Sin.
What Does Romans Teach About The Resurrection Of Christ?
The Book of Romans gives us 6 great implications that
flow out of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this message Pastor Brian unpacks them for the church.
How Does The Spirit Work In The Sons Of God?
How does the Holy Spirit work in the sons of God? He leads them to put sin to death, causes them to cry out Abba! Father!, and testifies with their spirit that they are the children of God.
The Christian’s Inheritance
Every child of God can look forward to his eternal
inheritance. In this message, Pastor Brian expounds
Romans 8:17, to show the Reason, Substance, and
Condition of the Christian’s Inheritance.
Groanings
During this present time when God’s curse is upon the world, both the creation and the Christian groans. However, there is a time coming when both will be set free from slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God!
The Intercession Of The Spirit
One of the most wonderful blessings in the Christian life, but one that we seldom think about or thank God for, is the intercession of the Holy Spirit. He overrules our wrongly directed prayers, and intercedes for us according to the will of God!
The Christian’s Greatest Promise
Romans 8:28 is the Christian’s Greatest Promise! What can possibly be better than knowing that every single thing that the Lord brings or allows into our lives is going to work for our good?! If we really believe this promise, it will radically change our lives!
The Golden Chain Of Salvation
The believer’s security is rooted in an unbreakable Golden Chain of Salvation with five links: Foreknowledge – Predestination – Calling – Justification – Glorification.
If God Is For Us, Who Is Against Us?
If God is for us, who is against us? The answer is that no one or nothing can successfully stand against a true child of God, because the Lord has an invincible love toward him that nothing can stop.
Who Will Separate Us From The Love Of Christ?
Paul brings the 8th chapter of Romans to a great crescendo, as he challenges anyone or anything in all of God’s universe to separate a child of God from His love. Nothing can!
Israel Accursed!
Paul’s heart was broken and in deep pain as he contemplated the terrible situation Israel was in, having rejected God’s Son and Messiah.
Unconditional Election
Why does one person come to Christ, while another does not? The apostle Paul answers that question in Romans 9:6-13, as he shows how God sovereignly included Isaac and Jacob in the true Israel, while He passed over Ishmael and Esau, by including them in His purpose, His choice, and His call.
Is God Unjust To Choose Some And Not Others?
Is God unjust to choose some and not others? That’s the burning question that Paul’s teaching on unconditional election in Romans 9:6-13 has elicited. If not, why not? And why was Pharaoh’s heart hardened? Find out in this message.
Is God Unjust to Judge Those He Hardened?
Is God unjust to Condemn those He hardens? That’s the question posed in Romans 9:19. In the next five verses the apostle Paul answers that question, but in a way you might not expect. Man has no right to question God’s actions, and God has every right to do whatever He wants with His creation.
God’s Way of Forming His True Israel
How does God go about forming the True Israel? By calling Gentiles, and preserving a Jewish remnant. The implications for God’s people are staggering: We are the People of God! We are Beloved! We are sons of the Living God! God is saving a remnant and preserving a posterity! All glory to His Name!
Why Isn’t Israel Saved?
What isn’t Israel saved? That was the question people were asking in Paul’s day. Paul’s first answer is in Romans 9:6-29 – God has not included all physical descendants of Abraham in the True Israel. Rather, He has sovereignly chose some, but not all. His next answer, is because of Israel’s failure. Israel sought righteousness by works, stumbled over Jesus Christ, had a zeal for God that was not according to knowledge, and refused to submit to God’s righteousness. Oh, may we not repeat Israel’s mistakes!
How Do Sinners Receive Salvation?
What must a person do to be saved? Paul, with Israel in mind, answers that question. Israel was pursuing righteousness by works, and would not subject themselves to God’s righteousness. Paul teaches that people must abandon that approach, and instead pursue it by faith: faith in what Christ has accomplished, faith in the risen Lord, faith from the heart, and faith that expresses itself in confession.
Israel Has No Excuse
Why is Israel lost? Is she to blame? The apostle Paul declares that she heard the gospel, understood the gospel, but refused the gospel, so she is culpable in the matter.
The Chosen Jewish Remnant
Because the Jewish people by and large rejected Christ and the gospel in the first century, has God rejected them? No, God has a remnant according to the election of grace.
All Israel Will be Saved
What does Paul mean when he says, “so all Israel will be saved?” There is a great deal of disagreement and controversy over the correct interpretation of that statement in Romans 11:26. In order to understand Paul’s teaching in Romans 11, we need to answer 2 questions: 1) who is “all Israel”?; and 2) when will “all Israel” be saved?
The Greatness Of God
The apostle Paul winds up his doctrinal section of Romans by extolling God’s riches, and wisdom and knowledge. Here we see logic on fire, truth and passion united in a God-centered vision of all things.
Dedicate Yourselves to God!
In light of God’s incredible mercies, how should the believer respond? Paul tells us in Romans 12:1, it is by presenting our bodies to Him to be used to do His will and bring Him glory!
How To Experience Spiritual Transformation
We all want to experience spiritual transformation, but how does it take place? Join us as we meditate on Romans 12:2 and see the crucial role that renewing our minds plays in this transformation.
How the Renewed Mind Kills Pride
How does the Christian with a renewed mind put pride to death? Pastor Brian seeks to answer that question as he expounds Romans 12:3 at The Bridge.
The Gift Of Prophecy
What is the gift of prophecy? Is it still available today? If so, how should it be exercised? These are the questions Pastor Brian seeks to answer in this message.
Exercising Your Spiritual Gifts in The Body
All believers have been given spiritual gifts. Paul describes them and urges us to put them to use to serve His church.
Brotherly Love
How are we to love one another in the Church? Paul answers that question with 5 short exhortations in Romans 12:9, 10, 13. We are to love sincerely, affectionately, selflessly, generously and hospitably.
Read More...Abhor What is Evil – Cling to What is Good
God has called us to be like Him – abhor evil and cling to what is good.
Read More...Full-Time Ministry
All Christians have been called into full time ministry – that is we are to serve the Lord all the time, every day, even in the “secular” and mundane issues of life.
Read More...How To Persevere In Tribulation
Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. But just how can we persevere in tribulations? We do it by rejoicing in hope, and being devoted to prayer.
How to Love Saints and Enemies
We are called to love the church and the world. We are to love the saints by displaying sympathy and humility. We are to love all of God’s children without partiality. We are to love our enemies by refusing to retaliate against them and purposing to do good to them.
Submit To Governing Authorities
There has been so much opposition to governmental authority in our country in recent weeks. But, what does the Scripture have to say about how the Christian should relate to government? Paul deals with that exact subject in our text – Romans 13:1-7.
The Preeminence of Love
Love is of the utmost importance in the Christian life. It is a debt that we will never pay off, and it fulfills God’s Law. We must appropriate the power of the Spirit in order to love our neighbor as ourselves.
Living On The Edge Of Eternity
We are living on the edge of eternity, so how ought we to live? We need to lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the Lord Jesus Christ!
How To Live With Christians With Different Convictions
In every church there will be Christians who hold different convictions from each other on non-essential gray areas. It is very easy for one believer to despise or judge another under these circumstances. In this passage, the apostle Paul shows us why we should not judge or despise one another in these situations.
Love Limits Liberty
How should we live with other Christians when we disagree over secondary issues? Paul exhorts those strong in faith to give up their Christian liberty to eat and drink certain things when it may hinder another believer in his walk with the Lord. Our aim is to accept one another, build up one another, and please one another.
In Him Shall The Gentiles Hope
We are called to accept one another, because Christ has accepted us. He accepted the Jews by confirming the promises given to the fathers. He accepted the Gentiles by bestowing saving mercy upon them. And He did it all that they (and we) may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit!
A Minister of Christ Jesus, Part 1
Paul was a minister of Christ Jesus. In Romans 15:14-33 we see 7 character traits of a minister of Christ. Every Christian is a servant of Christ, so there is much in this passage that we can apply to our lives, whether or not we are a pastor, missionary or elder of a church, or just an ordinary Christian.
A Minister of Christ Jesus, Part 2
As a minister of Christ Jesus, Paul sought the unreached, labored for the peace of the church, expected God to use him, and coveted the prayers of God’s people. There are many gold nuggets in Romans 15:20-33 that each Christian can apply to their own life and ministry.
Greetings To Some Unsung Heroes
What are we to make of Romans 16 and all these greetings? Surprisingly, there is a lot of wonderful spiritual truth tucked away here. We will be introduced to a whole bunch of heaven’s unsung heroes. And they are not much different from you or me!
When False Teachers Infiltrate The Church
How should the church respond to false teachers? The apostle Paul tells us in this chapter what the false teachers do, why they do it, and how we must respond to them.
The Ultimate Goal of the Gospel – The Glory of God!
The Book of Romans is all about the gospel. Paul concludes the book with a mighty crescendo as he summarizes again the main elements of the gospel and shows how it all brings glory to God.
The Self-Existence of God
The true and living God is the uncaused Cause of all things. He has always existed and always existed because it is His nature to be. He is eternal and is in need of nothing.
Read More...The Tri-Unity of God
The true and living God is one in being and three in person. A mystery? Yes! A contradiction? No. He has eternally existed in the three distinct persons of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each of those distinct persons is God, and yet there is only one God.”
The Immutability of God
The immutability of God means that He does no change, either in His person or His purposes. This means we can trust Him and fully commit our lives to Him.
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