
D.A. Carson
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The God Who Helps
3.3K52:14PSA 40:1PSA 40:6PSA 40:11PSA 40:16PSA 139:13ISA 50:4ROM 12:1HEB 10:5This sermon emphasizes the need to trust in God's help in times of trouble, acknowledging our dependence on Him and the ongoing need for His mercy and protection. It highlights the importance of giving thanks to God publicly, teaching others to trust in His goodness and sovereignty. The sermon also explores the concept of true religion as a response to God's grace, where we humbly acknowledge our need for His help and surrender to His will.
(Postmodern Times) Apostolic Evangelism
3.2K55:31PostmodernMAT 7:1JHN 3:16ACT 13:16ACT 17:30In this sermon, the speaker discusses the challenges of preaching the gospel to biblical illiterates, particularly in university missions. He emphasizes the importance of helping people understand the big picture of the Bible before they can fully grasp the message of salvation. The speaker also highlights the shift in God's approach to ignorance, stating that now everyone is commanded to repent because a day of justice has been set in the future. He explains that Paul faced similar challenges when preaching to the people in Athens, who were unfamiliar with the Scriptures. The sermon concludes by emphasizing the need to follow Paul's example and prioritize preaching the gospel to those who may not have a strong biblical foundation.
(Postmodern Times) Faith in the Cross of Christ
3.0K1:04:00PostmodernROM 3:21ROM 3:27ROM 3:30In this sermon, the speaker discusses the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land as described in the Bible. He highlights how the Israelites, despite witnessing numerous miracles and displays of God's power, constantly struggled with doubt, disobedience, and rebellion. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the big picture of the Bible's storyline in order to comprehend the Gospel. He then focuses on a passage from the book of Romans, which he describes as a condensed and powerful exposition of the cross. The sermon concludes with a prayer for a deep understanding of these teachings and a desire to share the Gospel with others.
(Postmodern Times) Post Modernism and Biblical Literacy
2.7K1:09:34PostmodernMAT 22:37JHN 10:10In this sermon, the speaker discusses the changes in culture and how they have affected evangelism and the mission of spreading the word of God. He mentions Immanuel Kant as a transitional figure who believed that the human mind imposes order on data. The speaker also highlights the challenges faced in modern evangelism, such as questions about the validity of Christianity and the imposition of Christian morality. He emphasizes the need to adapt to the changing methods and ground rules for discussion in a postmodern world.
(Postmodern Times) World View Evangelism
2.7K52:38PostmodernROM 1:18In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and sharing a Christian worldview. He explains that it is possible to summarize the Bible storyline and the Gospel in a short amount of time, even as little as 15 minutes. The speaker also shares an example of a pastor who effectively taught Romans 1 to 8 to a biblically illiterate audience by providing them with copies of the text. He concludes by mentioning the need for practical approaches to teaching and answering questions, and ends with a quote from Billy Graham.
(Postmodern Times) First Steps Towards Regrouping
1.6K1:19:56PostmodernGEN 1:1EXO 20:3ISA 53:5MAT 28:19LUK 24:27JHN 1:1ROM 3:23In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not only explaining the immediate text of the Bible but also tying it to the bigger picture of the Bible's storyline. He highlights the need to regain this approach in evangelical preaching, especially in multicultural contexts where biblical literacy may be lacking. The speaker also emphasizes the need to establish agreement on the problem of sin before presenting the solution of trusting in Jesus for abundant life. He warns that preaching without this understanding is a waste of time and a distortion of the truth.