Once more God reverses creation to bring about His new creation Exodus 13:17-14:31 Viewing the Red Sea crossing through four lenses I. Historical A. God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform (13:17-18;20:22;14:1-4) B. The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; He turns it wherever He will. (Prov 21:1) 14:55-9 C. Judge not…
Glorify God, Live Together, Make Disciples
Glorify God, Live Together, Make Disciples
Sermons by Ron Martina
Working through a trial with confidence through prayer to the point of praise. David teaches us how we can work through difficult situations in life I. The Setting: A Painful Crisis II. The Solution: 1. A Prayerful Cry 2. A Peaceful Confidence 3. A Praiseful Celebration 4. A Prophetical Consolation
Psalm 52 Unlike the wicked, the righteous trust in the steadfast love of God, which endures forever.
God uses providence in history to bring about his redemptive Purposes. Genesis 37-50 The providence of God in the little story of Joseph: Exodus to Canaan The Preparation – Pandemonium to the Pit (37-39) The Exaltation – Prison to the Palace (40-41) The Reconciliation – Subversion to Submission (42-45) The Preservation – Famine to Feasting (47-47) The Emigration (Exodus) – Bondage to…
Elements of true faith that culminate in true discipleship. Mark 10: 46-52
Our adoption should cause every believer to cry “Abba Father!”
Psalm 45 The Church lives in awe of her King while anticipating an eternal union with him. I. The Poet’s Exuberance 45:1 II. The Groom’s Excellence 45:2-9 A. Gracious Speech (2) B. Conquering Sword (3-5) C. Divine Supremacy (6a, 7b) D. Righteous Sceptre (6,7) E. Wealthy Status (8,9) III. The Bride’s Allegiance 45:10-15 A. The Charge (11) B. The Blessings (12,…
We Must Accept the Reality of Spiritual Depression and Deal with it Biblically
Big Idea: Five ironies surrounding the birth of Christ that should cause us to sing glory to God in the highest! I. A prophetic fulfillment by means of a pagan census (2:1-3) II. A Magnanimous birth in a punny little town (2:4-5) III. A pathetic environment surrounding the birth of the king (2:6-7) IV. Peculiar or Unlikely recipients of the announcement are…
Luke 1:67-75 Our redemption is worth singing about! Five reminders of our redemption: I. The Prophet of Redemption: the backstory/birth of John the Baptist (5-25, 57-66) II. The Pattern of Redemption: language of the Exodus (a motif for the spiritual redemption of God’s people) (67-68) III. The Power of Redemption: Covenant made with David (Jesus a royal heir to David’s throne) (69-71) IV.…