In this sermon, Pastor Babij goes to the Book of Amos and details how both kingdoms of Israel drifted from true worship of God into mere formality and idolatry. Pastor Babij explains how the prophet Amos focused on the voice and Word of God, even interceding once for Israel. Pastor Babij then teaches from Amos…
Is your life an encouragement to God’s people or a discouragement? In this special New Year’s Eve sermon, Pastor Babij goes to the book of Numbers to examine the sin of discouraging others. Pastor Babij discusses three main ways Christians can become discouragers and then looks at four qualities of the truly encouraging person.
In today’s sermon Pastor Babij examines the first chapter of Matthew and shows how the biblical account of Jesus’ birth differs radically from the world’s traditions regarding Christmas. Pastor Babij then gives five reasons from the passage to celebrate the beginning of the incarnation before an unbelieving world and concludes with the exhortation to call…
In this sermon, David Capoccia explores the main message of the book of Isaiah as well as the specific message of Isaiah 55:1-7. In these verses, God entreats the people of Judah — and all people today — to trust in Him via three astonishing appeals: Come to the God Who Gives Generously Listen to…
In this sermon, Pastor Babij examines what the Bible says about good works. Pastor Babij explains what good works are, how both a Christian’s faith and also his good works are predestined by God, and how Christians are saved in part to do good to others as a witness of God. Pastor then explores ten…
In today’s sermon, Pastor Babij closes the series examining the last four characteristics of an authentic Christ-like discipleship. The last four are: Forgiving others Withstanding temptation Being humble Confessing Christ to all people Pastor Babij examines humility in detail and contrasts it with pride. He details how pride is the root of all sin and…
In today’s sermon, Pastor Babij outlines the fourth characteristic of authentic Christ-like discipleship: a disciple’s uncanny awareness to watch over his heart. Examining the Parable of the Sower, Pastor Babij teaches believers that they must guard their hearts by bending their ear to biblical wisdom and instruction. Pastor Babij also explains that a disciple guards…
In today’s sermon, Pastor Babij continues teaching on the characteristics of authentic Christ-like discipleship. The second characteristic is uncompromising faith; such faith is not a “hope so” faith but one that truly believes God will perform what He has promised. Pastor Babij also explains the third characteristic: an uncommon desire to pray to God. Christians…
In today’s sermon, Pastor Babij teaches on the first of eight characteristics that demonstrate authentic discipleship. Pastor Babij explains that the battle for sanctification happens in the mind, therefore the mind must be continually transformed by the Word of God. Pastor Babij admonishes believers to surrender themselves unconditionally to the Lord Jesus Christ so they…