This sermon emphasizes the importance of having the Lord as the builder of our homes, highlighting the need for His Word, purposes, Church, glory, wisdom, guidance, and grace to be central in our marr

This sermon focuses on the importance of growing in the grace of God, emphasizing the need to be established in grace for daily living. It explores the concepts of humility and faith as relational rea

This sermon focuses on strategic leadership issues in the church, emphasizing the importance of setting up the proper spiritual banner, raising the name of Jesus above all else, and enduring inevitabl

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the love of God and how it was demonstrated through the sending of His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for humanity. The speaker emphasizes the depth of God's love and

This sermon delves into the Law of God as a starting point to understand the Grace of God. It emphasizes that while the Law reveals our need for grace, it cannot save or sanctify us. The message of th

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of not feeling isolated or alone in the world. He emphasizes that the body dynamic is missing when there is only one person and that relational lif

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being involved in the larger family of God, which is the church. He highlights that God's purpose is for His people to declare His praises and

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of following God's law and using it properly. He emphasizes that the law is not meant for righteous individuals, but for the rebellious and lawless

This sermon delves into 1 Peter 5:10-11, focusing on the God of All Grace who calls us to His eternal glory through Christ Jesus. It emphasizes the importance of humbling ourselves before God, acknowl

This sermon delves into the concept of forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of forgiving others as we have been forgiven by God. It explores the freedom and healing that come from releasing grudges

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the boldness of speech that comes with the New Covenant. He highlights the contrast between living under the law and living by grace. Using an allegory from Gal

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of perfection and the desire to see growth in certain areas of our lives while diminishing others. He also highlights the issue of religious hype ment

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the difference between the old and new covenants in relation to the ministry of death and the ministry of life. He emphasizes that the old covenant serves up spir

In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing their excitement and love for praising God and listening to teaching tapes. They mention a specific teaching on Psalm 1 about a tree planted by the wat

In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a shiny new car representing the Christian life. He emphasizes the importance of praying according to God's will and repenting of doubt, disobedience,

In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the ministry of mercy and how God wants to mark us as those who minister by His mercy. The speaker acknowledges that reaching people can be challenging, especial

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of the new covenant in the Bible. He highlights three key aspects of the new covenant: forgiveness of sins, a personal relationship with God, and bet

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the theme of promises in Galatians 3:16-22. He emphasizes that the promises were primarily made to Christ, highlighting the importance of Christ in the fulfillmen

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing God and drawing on His power and grace. The New Covenant allows believers to have an intimate relationship with God and access everythi

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of the New Covenant ministry in transforming people into living messages of Christ. He uses the example of Stephen in Acts 7, who boldly preached to th

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the surpassing power of God that can overcome any challenges thrown against believers. He refers to verses 10 and 11, which talk about dying to oneself in order

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of putting our faith in a faithful God rather than relying on our own flashy or forceful actions. He reminds the audience that God is faithful an

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of faith in relation to grace. He highlights Romans 4:16, which states that faith is necessary for grace to be effective. The speaker explains tha

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of true leadership and challenges the notion of leadership based on external accomplishments. He suggests that true leadership should be measured

In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of going door-to-door to share the message of God. Initially, they were enthusiastic and organized, but their efforts were met with rejection a

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the challenges and burdens that believers may face in their lives. He emphasizes that even great leaders like Jesus and Paul experienced difficulties and hardship

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of not letting fear overcome us when facing battles or challenges. He emphasizes that the key to facing these battles without fear is to trust in t

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of relying on God rather than trying to manipulate situations. The focus is on the power of God and the hope that comes from knowing Him. The spea

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the concept of Christians being like earthen vessels, fragile and vulnerable. However, the speaker also highlights the exhilaration and joy that comes from havin

In this sermon, the speaker expresses their joy and gratitude for the goodness of God and His promises. They highlight the promise of freedom in John 8:36, emphasizing that Jesus can truly set us free

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of evangelism and the role of every believer in sharing the gospel. He shares a personal anecdote about a friend with a gift of evangelism who quic

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of staying connected to Jesus Christ as the head of the church. He highlights the need for the church to be led and controlled by Christ rather th

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the fundamental promise of eternal life with God. He highlights that this promise is not just about avoiding hell and going to heaven, but it is about knowing a

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the relationship between God's promises and God's law. He emphasizes the importance of understanding that God's promises guarantee the life and provision of heave

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the church as a living spiritual organism, rather than a dead religious organization. The purpose of the church is to make disciples and grow i

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the transformative power of encountering Jesus Christ. He shares his personal experience of initially finding the idea of God boring and uninteresting. However,

In this sermon, the speaker explores the theological debate between Calvinism and Arminianism, which centers around the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of man. The speaker acknowledges the a

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the assurance that God will never leave or forsake His people. He encourages believers to boldly declare that the Lord is their helper, guardian, and companion,

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of ministering to one another in the body of Christ. He highlights the need for grace, humility, and a desire to seek and please God. The speaker

In this sermon, the pastor discusses the unpopular promises of God, specifically regarding the consequences of sin and the standards of righteousness. He emphasizes the prevalence of pride and self-ex

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of humility in ministry. He explains that we are unable to produce anything that makes ministry effective on our own, but our sufficiency comes fr

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of quantitative growth in the church. He highlights that the Lord adds to the church by saving people and bringing them out of sin and darkness in

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the discouragement that can come from difficult circumstances. However, he reminds the audience that God is a faithful and unchanging king who has made numerous

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of spreading the gospel to all nations. He quotes Luke 24:46-47, where Jesus instructs his disciples to preach repentance and forgiveness of sins

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of walking in humility rather than pride to receive God's grace and wisdom. Those who walk in pride end up with shame, as seen in the wicked persecuting the poo

Bob Hoekstra preaches on Isaiah's encouragement to wait on the Lord, emphasizing that God's power is available for those who admit their weakness. Isaiah's heart for God's grace is seen in his call fo

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the remarkable story of Manasseh, a prideful rebel who engaged in abominable practices but experienced phenomenal spiritual recovery through genuine humility and repentance be

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the story of King Josiah, who, despite his young age, sought the Lord and courageously purged the land of idolatry. Josiah's humility and dedication to God led to the discover

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of living by grace, emphasizing the need to look to the Lord to work in and through our lives. Despite facing threats, attacks, and betrayals, like David did, w

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of humility before the Lord, highlighting how God pours out grace on the humble while scorning the scornful. The Scriptures emphasize God's resistance to the pr

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the profound truth that the High and Lofty God, who dwells in eternity and is Holy, desires to also dwell with the contrite and humble on earth. Despite His exalted nature, Go

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the concept of greatness in the kingdom of heaven, emphasizing the importance of childlike humility as the path to spiritual greatness. Jesus teaches that true greatness comes

Bob Hoekstra preaches about the prophetic promise of apostasy, warning about the dangers of drifting away from the faith in the latter times. He emphasizes the importance of holding onto the message o

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of following the Lord wholly, as seen through the examples of Joshua and Caleb who entered the Promised Land because they wholly followed the LORD. This sermon

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of responding properly to God's promises, using the example of Sarah who, despite initial doubts and attempts to fulfill the promise on her own, eventually trus

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the transformation of Nebuchadnezzar from pride to humility, showcasing God's opposition to pride and grace for humility. Despite being driven into the fields to live as an an

Bob Hoekstra preaches about the importance of seeking counsel from the Lord and not relying on worldly wisdom, emphasizing that those who live by grace depend on God's counsel. He warns against rebell

Bob Hoekstra preaches about the promise of spiritual freedom in Christ, emphasizing the importance of coming to the Lord Jesus in humility and trust to experience genuine liberation. Through faith in

Bob Hoekstra emphasizes the importance of believing in Jesus as the divine Savior to escape the inevitable consequences of sin. While popular promises of God bring comfort and encouragement, the promi

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of confessing the Lord as our God in every circumstance, just like David did in the Psalms. David turned to the Lord in times of personal sin, sickness, lack of

Bob Hoekstra delves into the purpose of God's law, emphasizing that it was added because of transgressions to make people aware of their sinfulness and accountability before God. The law does not repl

Bob Hoekstra delves into the promises God made to Abraham, emphasizing that these blessings were not dependent on following the law or circumcision, but on having faith in God's righteousness. Abraham

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the certainty of God's promises, emphasizing that grace and faith are the foundation of our assurance. Through faith, we access the heavenly resource of grace, making God's pr

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the concept of entering God's rest through faith in His promises. Believers initially find rest from guilt and condemnation of sin, with the opportunity to experience further

Bob Hoekstra delves into the story of Abraham and Isaac, highlighting Abraham's unwavering faith and obedience in offering up his only son, Isaac, as a sacrifice, trusting in God's ability to raise hi

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of faith as the proper response to the exceedingly great and precious promises of God. These promises are described as magnificent and priceless, far beyond any

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the two great promises in Matthew 11:28-30: 'I will give you rest' and 'you will find rest for your souls.' The first promise addresses the burden of guilt and sin, offering f

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of coming to the Lord and finding rest in Him, emphasizing the relational aspect of living by God's grace. He highlights that God's grace is experienced as we w

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of coming to Jesus daily for grace, emphasizing the relational aspect of the Christian life. Believers are likened to living stones being built up into a spirit

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of trusting in God's promises, highlighting the distinction between 'exceedingly great and precious promises' that bring encouragement and hope, and 'unpopular'

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the contrasting promises of pride and humility, emphasizing that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, while those who humble themselves will be exalted. The world often

Bob Hoekstra preaches about the assurance and confidence believers can have in God's work of salvation in their lives. He emphasizes that God, who has begun a good work in us, will continue to complet

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the principle of reaping what we sow, emphasizing the certainty of consequences for our actions. He warns against deception and mockery of God by neglecting accountability in

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the assurance of God's perfecting work in the lives of believers who trust and depend on Him. Drawing from Psalms 138:8 and 2 Peter 1:4, he emphasizes God's promise to complet

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the profound impact of God's promises, which allow believers to partake in the divine nature through faith in Christ. While humans do not become divine, they can share in God'

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of abiding in Christ to bear fruit in our lives, drawing parallels between grape branches needing the vine's life to produce grapes and believers needing Jesus'

Bob Hoekstra preaches about the promise of persecution for those who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus, emphasizing that this guarantee is often unpopular in a church culture that values comfort an

Bob Hoekstra preaches about the certainty and fulfillment of all the promises of God through Jesus Christ. The promises of God can be both encouraging and challenging, but they are all guaranteed real

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the story of Joshua and Caleb, who relied on God's grace and sufficiency when faced with the challenges of entering the Promised Land. Despite the majority's negative report b

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of relying on the sufficiency of God in the midst of battles, using Moses as an example who pointed Israel to the Lord for battle. Despite facing inevitable bat

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of fully yielding to the Lord as the divine Commander in our battles, just as Joshua did before the first battle at Jericho. Joshua's encounter with the Command

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of depending on God for strength in our daily lives, drawing inspiration from David's example in the Bible. David frequently confessed the Lord as his strength,

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of trusting in God as our refuge and hiding place. Just like David, who often confessed God as his refuge, we are encouraged to turn to God for shelter and prot

Bob Hoekstra preaches on David's reliance on the Lord's lovingkindness, which is better than life itself. Lovingkindness, akin to grace, encompasses God's zealous, loyal, and merciful love, as well as

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the precious lovingkindness of God, drawing parallels between lovingkindness in the Old Testament and grace in the New Testament. He emphasizes how God's lovingkindness encomp

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the precious lovingkindness of God as highlighted in Psalms, emphasizing how it draws hearts to seek God's protection and satisfaction in His fullness. He contrasts the spirit

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of trusting in the Lord, doing good, dwelling in His faithfulness, and delighting in Him to receive the desires of our hearts. He emphasizes that God's people a

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the life of David, emphasizing his dependence on God's grace and trust in His word. Living according to God's word not only provides direction but also resources for those who

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the transformative power of God's word in the lives of believers, emphasizing the importance of living according to God's word to experience His provision, direction, and salv

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the divine empowerment that God provides to the weak and those who acknowledge their own insufficiency, emphasizing the importance of waiting on the Lord to renew strength. He

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of waiting on the Lord and placing our hope in Him, emphasizing that waiting on the Lord is about humbly placing our hope and expectations in God as time passes

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the critical choice between trusting in man or God, as highlighted in Jeremiah 17:5-8a. Placing trust in man leads to a curse, resulting in spiritual barrenness and a departur

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of trusting in the Lord rather than in man, highlighting the contrasting outcomes of spiritual barrenness when relying on man and great blessings when depending

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of humility and faith in accessing God's grace. He emphasizes that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, and that through Jesus, we have access t

Bob Hoekstra preaches about the exalted nature of the LORD, who is high above all nations and His glory above the heavens, yet humbles Himself to care for the humble and contrite. The sermon emphasize

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the consequences of pride as seen in the life of King Nebuchadnezzar, who boasted about his own greatness and power, leading to God's judgment and the loss of his kingdom. The

Bob Hoekstra delivers a powerful sermon on the life of King Manasseh, who walked in prideful rebellion against the Lord, engaging in evil practices that shocked even more than Nebuchadnezzar's. Influe

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of responding humbly to God's word, using the example of King Josiah who, upon hearing the neglected word of God, humbly tore his clothes and wept before the Lo

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of humility and the fear of the Lord, emphasizing that these qualities lead to riches, honor, life, and wisdom. Humility is acknowledging our need for God to wo

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of humility and the dangers of self-righteousness, as illustrated in the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. The message emphasizes Jesus' teaching t

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, emphasizing the dangers of self-righteousness and the blessings of humility before God. The Pharisee's prideful prayer and t

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the profound example of humility and exaltation demonstrated by Jesus Christ, who humbly surrendered to the Father's will, leading to the ultimate exaltation where every knee

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the profound connection between humility, faith, and growing in grace, emphasizing the importance of living day by day by grace through humility and faith. He delves into the

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the prophetic passage in Isaiah 50:4-7, highlighting Jesus as the ultimate example of faith and the blessed consequences of trusting in the Lord. Jesus, as the promised Servan

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of living by faith and growing in the grace of God. He emphasizes that humility is key to accessing God's grace, as God resists the proud but gives grace to the

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the contrast between living by the law and living by faith, emphasizing that those who rely on human works to establish a relationship with God are under a curse, as they must

Bob Hoekstra emphasizes the importance of maintaining confidence in the Lord, as it leads to great rewards, endurance, and obedience to God's will. He highlights the significance of living by faith, w

This sermon focuses on the power of forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of forgiving others as God has forgiven us. It explores how harboring unforgiveness can hinder our relationship with God ...