December 14, 2008
Sermon: The Advent: Living With A View to Suffering and Glory
Dr. Willem VanGemeren Philippians 1:27-2:24
There is a certain sense of both seriousness and sorrow as well as joy and contentment that should characterize the Christian life. Dr. VanGemeren walks us through Philippians 1:27-2:24 to show the pattern and purpose of the Christian life as well as characteristics that should typify all believers.
*note: there is some audio feedback at the 0:59 point of the sermon. Volume has been lowered at this point.
The body of Christ is a community of limitedness and character. The limits of our being bound together are determined by faith, not experience. Dr. VanGemeren discusses our unity in Christ and how to increase our fellowship from Romans 14 and other passages.
While we try to make sense of the absurdity of this world, it’s important to remember to have our hope in our heavenly Father and not the temporal things around us. Dr. Willem Van Gemeren reminds us in Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 the need of having continual spiritual insight in living life before God.
Sermon: The Prince of Peace (Click to download)
Dr. Willem VanGemeren
Scripture Reference: Isaiah 11
December 9, 2007
Jesus Christ is the Prince of peace because He is able to provide all of our needs. Walking with Him in this life we can see the hope He brings, even during times of loss. Dr. Willem Van Gemeren encourages us in Isaiah 11 how we are to hand over all of our fears to the Lord.
Sermon: Life Together (Click to Download)
Dr. Willem Van Gemeren
Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 3:1-17
September 16, 2007
The salvation that we have in Christ Jesus is something no one can take away, and is the foundation in our relationships. Are we loving others in order to meet our own needs? How are we to serve one another without fear? Dr. Willem Van Gemeren instructs us in 1 Peter 3:1-17 why we need to seek holiness and remember that we are co-heirs with Christ.
We spend a lot of time looking for security and protection in the things of the world rather than having faith in the provision and blessing God grants us daily. How can we walk with the Lord in a way that is authentic and true? Dr. Willem Van Gemeren instructs us in Psalms 127 & 128 how we are seek the Lord alone for contentment, vitality, and all satisfaction in a world of lament.
A lot of people view the Christian life as filled with joy and happiness, but Psalm 90 shows us that there is a dark side of human life. We are encouraged to lead lives of authenticity, recognize our position before God, and love others through reconciliation and forgiveness. Dr. VanGemeren instructs us to live for God in Psalm 90 in the context of 2 Corinthians 5:11-21.
Sermon: Armageddon (Click to download)
Dr. Willem A. VanGemeren
Scripture References: Ezekiel 38 and Ezekiel 39
September 10, 2006
With much of the end times obsession in Christian circles today, it is important that believers get a balanced view of the scriptures and what they say about it. Focusing on Ezekiel 38 and 39 (as well as various other passages of scripture), Dr. VanGemeren helps us to frame the various colors and pictures used in Ezekiel and to properly interpret their meaning.
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