Rebellion on SermonAudio: Daily Summaries Delivered

Is There A King in Your Heart?

Judges 17 is significant because it portrays Israel's spiritual decline when God's people reject His authority and create their own standards for worship and morality. Micah steals money from his mother, returns it, and then uses it to make an idol, establishing a private shrine and even appointing his own priest. Although Micah claims to worship the LORD, his actions demonstrate a mixture of biblical language with human invention and self-directed religion. In the context of "Is There a King in Your Heart?", the chapter exposes what happens when people effectively become their own authority rather than submitting to God as King. It anticipates the repeated theme of Judges that Israel did what was right in its own eyes, revealing the necessity of God's rightful rule over His people. Ultimately, Judges 17 calls believers to examine whether God truly governs their worship, decisions, values, and lives, rather than allowing personal desires or cultural standards to take His place.

Lawful Christian Resistance

Loving, Running Father

The parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15 reveals the character of God as a loving and generous Father rather than a distant judge. The central message emphasizes that God experiences the loss of sinners deeply and rejoices immensely when they are restored, challenging listeners to view their relationship with Him through the lens of grace and acceptance. The younger son's rebellion and the father's dignified yet passionate response, highlights the theme of reconciliation, where the father runs to embrace his son, symbolizing God's initiative in restoring broken relationships. This is the work of Christ, who humbled Himself to save humanity, ensuring that believers are fully restored to their status as children of God. Find your peace and joy in knowing that you are personally loved and welcomed by a Heavenly Father who celebrates your return.

The Lord and His Anointed

Christ reigns, even as the nations rage. Psalm 2 1. The Global Rebellion of Man 2. The Grand Response of God 3. The Glorious Rule of the Son 4. The Gracious Requirement for All

A Senseless Rebellion

Welcome to our Evening Gospel Service, with our guest speaker, Rev. David Creane.

God Rebukes His People

In this passage, God Himself confronts Israel because of their persistent rebellion against Him.

Let Children Hear the Mighty Deeds

1. The Persistent Rebellion of God's People 2. The Persevering Grace of God 3. The Perennial Value of Bible History

The Cost of Sin

Sin is so costly. It separates us from God. Yet God is mighty to save. Our sins have created a barrier between us and Him, and "the wages of sin is death" the just penalty for our rebellion against our holy God. Sin brings painful consequences upon us and society, but its greatest cost was borne by Christ. On the cross, He endured the punishment that our sins deserved, laying down His life for all His people. As Isaiah declares, "He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed".