
Peter Masters
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Mind Over Materialism
1.4K37:43JOS 2:1This sermon delves into the story of Rahab in the Old Testament, highlighting her transition from a polytheistic, materialistic society to a believer in the one true God. It emphasizes the importance of reasoning, comparing the emptiness of life without God to the blessings and guidance found in a relationship with Him. The sermon encourages repentance, belief in Christ's sacrifice, and trust in His power to transform lives, drawing parallels between Rahab's conversion and the ongoing invitation for people to seek and find God.
A Walk Worthy of Christ
1.4K44:14EPH 4:1EPH 4:10This sermon focuses on the importance of personal sanctification and living a life worthy of Christ. It delves into the exhortations of humility, meekness, gentleness, and unity within the body of believers. The Apostle Paul's emphasis on being a prisoner of the Lord highlights the strength found in virtues like humility and meekness. The sermon concludes with a reflection on the joy of Christ's descent and ascension, urging believers to set their eyes on heavenly things and live in service to the Lord.
The Manifold Wisdom of God
1.4K49:29EPH 3:6This sermon delves into the deep wisdom of God revealed in the book of Ephesians, focusing on Paul's role as a prisoner for Christ and the mystery of Christ in believers. It emphasizes the unity of Jews and Gentiles in the church, the commission given to believers to spread the gospel, and the demonstration of God's wisdom to the angelic host through the church's existence and work.
Ascribing Glory to God
1.4K47:57EPH 3:19HEB 4:15This sermon emphasizes the importance of bringing glory to God by understanding and appreciating His love, thoughtfulness, generosity, and sympathy towards each individual. It highlights the power of God to exceed all our prayers and thoughts, showcasing His ability to do far beyond what we can imagine. The sermon encourages worship that is thoughtful, intelligent, and focused on ascribing glory to God in all aspects of life, from personal prayers to public worship in the church.
False and True Praying to God
1.4K34:50MAT 18:21This sermon delves into the concept of true repentance and approaching God sincerely, drawing parallels from the parable of the unmerciful servant. It emphasizes the importance of genuine repentance, not driven by self-interest but by a desire for transformation and a new life in Christ. The message highlights the need for a heartfelt change of character and a true surrender to God, warning against false repentance that lacks sincerity and lasting transformation.
An Amazing Royal Conversion
1.4K36:062CH 33:1This sermon delves into the incredible royal conversion story of King Manasseh, highlighting his journey from extreme evil to repentance and restoration by God's mercy. It draws parallels to the hope for transformation in our own lives, emphasizing the need for sincere repentance, belief in Jesus Christ, and surrendering our lives to God. The narrative showcases how even the most sinful and arrogant hearts can be humbled and changed by God's grace, leading to a life of obedience and service to Him.
Boundless Gratitude
1.3K47:13EPH 1:3EPH 1:11EPH 1:13This sermon delves into the boundless gratitude we should have towards God, focusing on the predestination of believers, the concept of adoption into God's family, and the impartation of Christ's likeness to His children. It emphasizes the divine work in salvation, the call to holiness, and the privilege of being part of God's eternal family.
The Primitive Era
1.3K45:52GAL 1:6GAL 3:28GAL 4:1GAL 4:9GAL 4:28This sermon delves into the Primitive Era, focusing on the letter to the Galatians addressing the Judaizers who sought to add works to faith for salvation. The Apostle Paul emphasizes the transition from being under the elemental laws to being heirs of God through Christ, highlighting the danger of returning to legalism and the importance of holding fast to the true gospel. The sermon urges believers to guard against false teachings that distort the purity of salvation by faith alone.
Filled With All Fulness
1.3K48:21EPH 3:12EPH 3:16This sermon delves into the progression in the life of a believer, focusing on the development and advance in the divine life. It emphasizes the blessings of prayer, the access believers have to God through Christ, the importance of boldness and confidence in approaching God, and the continuous strengthening with might by the Spirit in the inner man. The sermon highlights the deep love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, the breadth, length, depth, and height of His love, and the ultimate goal of being filled with all the fullness of God.
Living by Human Sight or Spiritual Light
1.3K32:38PSA 119:105JHN 20:29ROM 10:172CO 5:7EPH 2:8HEB 11:1This sermon emphasizes the contrast between living solely by human sight, focusing on material and temporary things, and living by faith in God's Word, which reveals eternal truths and spiritual realities. It highlights the limitations of human sight in understanding spiritual matters, salvation, and the need for God's guidance. The speaker urges listeners to embrace faith in God's plan for salvation through Jesus Christ, emphasizing the transformation and blessings that come from walking by faith.
Ending Our War With God
1.3K34:40PSA 51:10ISA 26:3MAT 11:28JHN 14:27ROM 5:12CO 5:17PHP 4:7COL 3:15JAS 4:81PE 5:7This sermon focuses on ending the war with God by seeking peace through Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the unique experience of having peace with God, which leads to reconciliation, a new spiritual life, and a deep relationship with Him. The sermon highlights the consequences of being at war with God, such as inner turmoil, suppression of conscience, and a distorted relationship with oneself. It concludes with a call to repentance, seeking forgiveness, and surrendering to God to receive His peace and blessings.
Paul's Allegory of the Covenants
1.2K47:03GAL 1:6GAL 2:16GAL 3:10GAL 3:13GAL 4:12GAL 4:22GAL 5:4GAL 6:8GAL 6:14This sermon delves into the allegory of the two covenants as explained by the Apostle Paul in Galatians. It contrasts the covenant of works, which relies on human effort and leads to bondage, with the covenant of grace, based on God's promise and salvation through faith in Christ. The narrative of Abraham's sons, Ishmael and Isaac, is used to illustrate this spiritual truth, emphasizing the superiority of the covenant of grace. The sermon warns against false teachings that promote salvation through works rather than grace, highlighting the need to trust in Christ alone for salvation.
The Seven Crowning Words
1.2K43:17MRK 15:34LUK 23:34JHN 19:26JHN 19:30This sermon delves into the profound significance of the seven last words of Jesus Christ on the cross, highlighting the immense sacrifice and atonement He made for humanity. Each word reflects a different aspect of Christ's mission, from forgiveness and salvation to the completion of redemption. The sermon emphasizes the voluntary nature of Christ's sacrifice, his divine power, and the unparalleled love demonstrated through his actions.
What Can We Take Into Eternity?
1.1K33:06PSA 49:17PRO 11:4MAT 6:19MAT 16:261TI 6:61TI 6:121TI 6:19REV 3:17This sermon emphasizes the reality that we enter and leave this world with nothing material, highlighting the importance of spiritual preparation for eternity. It contrasts the fate of those who die without Christ, taking only guilt, with those who know the Lord, taking great riches and gain into eternity. The message urges listeners to lay hold on eternal life and store up a good foundation for the time to come, emphasizing the significance of knowing and belonging to Christ.
How Christ Calls to Our Souls
1.1K38:28ISA 45:22MAT 11:28JHN 14:6ACT 4:12ROM 10:92CO 5:17EPH 2:81JN 1:9REV 3:20This sermon emphasizes the call of God, particularly through Christ, to our souls, using the story of Charles Haddon Spurgeon's conversion as an example. It delves into the significance of looking unto Christ for salvation, highlighting the need to turn away from worldly dependencies and sins to fully rely on Him for forgiveness, transformation, and eternal life.
Being Spiritually Insensitive
1.0K35:31DEU 29:4DEU 30:10MAT 6:33In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's need for God and valuing what Christ has done for those who need Him. He refers to Deuteronomy chapter 30, verse 10, which speaks about hearkening to the voice of the Lord and turning to Him with all one's heart and soul. The preacher explains that Jesus Christ is God and part of the divine Trinity. He then discusses the spiritual state of the Israelites in the wilderness, highlighting their lack of life and consciousness in their souls, despite witnessing miracles and being part of a church for 38 years. The preacher warns that some individuals may be in a similar spiritually dead state and urges them to awaken and seek God.
Taking God Seriously
88934:34MAT 7:7MAT 11:28LUK 13:24JHN 14:6ROM 3:28EPH 2:8In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding what lies beyond the gate of salvation. He explains that the first thing that happens when someone goes through the gate and accepts Jesus Christ is a transformation. Although they are not immediately made perfect, they become a better person. The preacher then refers to Luke 13:24, where Jesus instructs believers to strive and struggle to enter through the narrow gate. He highlights the difficulty of finding the Lord and encourages listeners to take God seriously. The sermon concludes by emphasizing the significance of Christ's sacrifice for sinners and the need for humans to recognize their fallen state and accountability to God.
This World Is Not Our Place
71543:09EPH 5:20COL 3:17HEB 13:13This sermon emphasizes the believer's stance towards the world, urging them to leave behind the sinful aspects of the world and go forth to Christ outside the camp. It highlights the need to dissociate from the world's values and pleasures, focusing on praising God continually and engaging in Christian service. The message stresses the importance of not seeking to restore the world but to focus on the eternal city to come and to offer the sacrifice of praise to God.