How Satan Attacks the Saints [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 13]

How does the dragon make war on the saints, and what are they to do about it? Revelation 13 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eighteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the dragon makes war on the saints by strength of force and by subtlety of falsehood, so the saints must endure by patience and faith and by wisdom.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Triply Defeated Devil [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 12:7–12]

Why shouldn’t believers fear the devil? Revelation 12:7–12 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the devil has been continuously defeated, from the time of his fall.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Prevailing of Persecuted Preaching [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 11:1–14]

What is the story of the age during which demonic hordes have been permitted to wreak havoc upon the earth? Revelation 11:1–14 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these fourteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the story of this age has not been so much those things that warn about the wrath, but the power of the gospel that urges us to flee the wrath to come.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Praying to OUR God in Our Troubles [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 140]

How should we pray when we are in trouble from others? Psalm 140 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these thirteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we should pray as those who belong to God, and who desire that He would display His character in His responses to others and to us. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Slain for the Sovereign Lamb [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 6:9–11]

What are believers in glory waiting for? Revelation 6:9–11 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that believers in glory are waiting for the ingathering of all the elect, and the subsequent vindication of the judgment of God.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Help for a Persecuted Church [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 129]

What hope is there in persecution? Psalm 129 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the church can look back to deliverances, and forward to judgment, for encouragement in persecution. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Sweet Remedy for Deadly Compromise [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 2:12–17]

What is worse than persecution? Revelation 2:12–17 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the world’s pull to fit in with it is a worse attack upon the church than direct persecution.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Jesus Himself Our Comfort in Suffering [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 2:8–10]

What comfort is there for suffering Christians? Revelation 2:8–11 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord’s fellowship with us and knowledge of us is the sweet, sustaining comfort for suffering Christians.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Sure Joy of Belonging to God [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 125]

What can the good expect? Psalm 125 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the good can expect that the God Who gave them righteousness and goodness will give be their peace forever. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Why We Are Saved [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 124]

What help is there in desperate trouble? Psalm 124 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the LORD alone is our Help, so that we must praise Him. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Words of This Life [Family Worship lesson in Acts 5:17–41]

How great is the power that is at work in believers? Acts 5:17–41 helps us prepare to hear 6:1–7 proclaimed in the morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these twenty-five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God works by His own almighty power in the church.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Willing to Suffer for the God We Know [Family Worship lesson in 3John v9–12]

What do believers need if they are to be godly? 3John v9–12 looks forward to the second serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that believers need awareness of who is a spiritual or theological threat, and of who is properly qualified and ordained, as part of God’s means in making them godly. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Christianity Worth the Cost [2024.08.18 Morning Sermon in Matthew 10:34–42]

Christ brings great cost into the Christian's life, but infinitely greater reward.

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Christ Worth the Cost [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 10:34–42]

What difference does Christ make? Matthew 10:34–42 looks forward to the morning sermon in public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Christ brings great cost into the Christian’s life, but greater reward. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Help! I'm Running on Empty! [2024.08.04 Morning Sermon in Psalm 119:81–88]

Because we know the character of God and the place that He has given His Word, even at the end of his rope, the believer must persist in crying out to God for the life that he needs to keep searching God's Word and keeping the testimonies of God's mouth

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I'm at the End of My Rope! [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 119:81–88]

What can a believer do when he is at the end of his rope? Psalm 119:81–88 looks forward to the sermon in morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that, even at the end of his rope, the believer must persist in crying out to God for the life he needs to keep searching God’s Word and keeping the testimonies of God’s mouth. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

I'm at the End of My Rope! [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 119:81–88]

What can a believer do when he is at the end of his rope? Psalm 119:81–88 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that, even at the end of his rope, the believer must persist in crying out to God for the life he needs to keep searching God’s Word and keeping the testimonies of God’s mouth. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Sheep, Wolves, and the Son of Man [2024.07.21 Morning Sermon in Matthew 10:16–23]

Christ takes His servants into, through, and out of persecution.

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Prepare to Be Attacked! [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 10:16–23]

How do you handle opposition? Matthew 10:16–23 prepares us for the morning sermon on the Lord’s Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Christians should expect opposition, but also the help of Christ, and the effectual power of the gospel.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Power and Prayer of Humility Under Fire [2024.06.02 Evening Sermon in Numbers 12]

The Lord will vindicate His own, which liberates them from fear to pray for their enemies

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