Continuing our message from last week’s broadcast, we consider how afflictions can strengthen us.
Radio broadcast for November 1, 2020.
Burning the Dross, Part 2
Selling All: The Parable of the Sower
Jesus gave an interesting and informative parable in Matthew 13, the Parable of the Sower. From it, we learn of the great dangers of a fruitful life in the Kingdom of God: Misunderstanding, persecution, and distractions. Continue reading “Selling All: The Parable of the Sower”
Burning the Dross, Part 1
Affliction can do one of three things. It can break us. It can make us bitter. Or it can make us stronger. What makes the difference is your attitude and your reliance on Christ. In this broadcast, the first of two, we consider afflictions from the perspective of fires that burn away impurities from precious metals.
Radio broadcast for October 25, 2020. Continue reading “Burning the Dross, Part 1”
Selling All
From two of the Kingdom Parables in Matthew chapter 13, we learn of that a Christian is to “sell all” for the joy he finds in the gospel of Christ.
From August 3, 2020. Continue reading “Selling All”
The Ministry of John the Baptist, Part 3
Concluding our series on John the Baptist, we consider the latter portions of His time on earth. Once a rugged, bold preacher of repentance, at the end John finds himself imprisoned for rebuking sin in a political figure. Listen to learn more.
Radio broadcast for October 18, 2020 Continue reading “The Ministry of John the Baptist, Part 3”
“Revealing” Accusations
In today’s message, we consider two accusations made against our Lord by those who were disgruntled. Yet despite the negative intent behind their criticisms, within the accusation some of the most comforting, encouraging concepts are revealed to us about our Savior. Continue reading ““Revealing” Accusations”
The Ministry of John the Baptist, Part 2
Last week on Words of Grace, we began a new series on the life of John the Baptist, considering his miraculous birth as well as the prophetic words of Gabriel and Zacharias regarding his ministry. Today, we resume this focus, paying special attention to the message John preached, his rugged “prophet’s” persona, and the boldness he exuded. Continue reading “The Ministry of John the Baptist, Part 2”
The Redemption of Ruth | Ruth Chapter 4
The notion of a “Kinsman Redeemer” is a completely foreign concept to us in the modern, western world. As with many parts of ancient life, they had vastly different cultural norms and practices. But God, through interacting within these systems, communicated the gospel – His gospel – to humanity in ways they could understand. As Ruth was redeemed by Boaz to raise up seed to her deceased husband, so have we been redeemed by our Saviour Jesus, who gave himself for us on the cross, paying for our sin, that our “name be not blotted out in Israel.” Continue reading “The Redemption of Ruth | Ruth Chapter 4”
The Ministry of John the Baptist, Part 1
In today’s edition of Words of Grace, we begin a three part series on the ministry of John the Baptist, that faithful preacher of God who ushered in the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Radio broadcast for October 4, 2020 Continue reading “The Ministry of John the Baptist, Part 1”
God’s Unfolding Purpose | Ruth Chapter 3
Continuing our series through the book of Ruth, we come to chapter 3 in which Naomi schemes to unite Ruth with Boaz, her near kinsman. Here, God’s purposes in their lives become a little more in view! Message 3 in our series through Ruth, from June 2020.