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The Duty of the Christian: Subjection — The Husbands’ Submission to God on Behalf of Their Wives

In this sermon, Pastor Babij teaches from 1 Peter 3:7 on how husbands are to live with their wives and to submit to God. Pastor explains how husbands are to love their wives as Jesus loves His church and are to make the marriage relationship the highest priority on earth. Pastor Babij further exhorts husbands…

The Duty of the Christian: Subjection — Learning Submission (Part 4), Wives to Their Husbands

In this sermon, Pastor Babij looks further at Peter’s teaching on Christian submission, this time examining Peter’s instruction on wives submitting to their husbands. Pastor explains how, far from an odious duty, righteous submission by a wife even to an ungodly husband is a powerful testimony of God to him. Pastor breaks down God’s design…

The Duty of the Christian: Subjection — Learning Submission (Part 3)

In this sermon, pastor Babij examines Peter’s teaching on the example of Jesus in suffering and submission. According to Peter, believers are to learn both from what Jesus did do and what Jesus did not do when suffering unjustly. Full Transcript: When plans have been dashed and you have no control over anything, what do…

The Duty of the Christian: Subjection — Learning Submission (Part 2)

Pastor Babij continues his teaching on submission from 1 Peter 2:18-25, focusing on the Christian’s duty to submit to the authority of the employer. Pastor explains several Biblical principles for submitting to employers; Pastor Babij exhorts believers to respect employers and to joyfully submit as saints to even the most difficult ones in order to…

The Duty of the Christian: Subjection — Learning Submission (Part 1)

In this sermon, Pastor Babij teaches on submission from First Peter 2:13-17. He shows that submission is not a choice but a command from God and teaches that resistance to lawful authorities is resistance against God. Pastor lists several attitudes, reasons and benefits for submission. He also lays out principles for biblical resistance against the…

The Duty of the Christian: Subjection — The Basis of Subjection

In this sermon, Pastor Babij begins preaching from 1 Peter on how Christians are to demonstrate their alien status as Christ’s people while on the earth: by living righteously and submitting to God’s ordained authorities. In part 1, Pastor Babij explains the Christian’s basis for seeking righteousness in this way: 1) God’s accomplished salvation 2)…

Reasons Why Jesus Had to Rise from the Dead

In today’s Resurrection Sunday sermon, Pastor Babij teaches on why Jesus’ resurrection is foundational for the Christian faith and for salvation. The biblical reasons include: 1. To show the Father’s justice satisfied 2. To prove Jesus is the Son of God and has the full authority of the Godhead 3. To display the power of…

Reasons Why Jesus Had to Die

In this Palm Sunday sermon, Pastor Babij teaches from various Scriptures the reasons why Jesus had to die. Many people misunderstand Jesus’ death, thinking that Jesus’ death merely shows us: 1. How much God loves us 2. That even good men will die 3. That Jesus was overcome by His enemies. Pastor refutes these beliefs…

The Destiny of the Christian: The Practice of Holiness – Part 3

In this sermon, Pastor Babij teaches from 1 Peter 2:9-10 on the various positional standings Christians have before God and the callings that Christians are to practice and enjoy as a result. Full Transcript: As we continue to look at 1 Peter, we will be focusing our attention on 1 Peter 2:9-10. Along the way,…

The Destiny of the Christian: The Practice of Holiness – Part 2

Continuing his preaching from First Peter 2:1-8, Pastor Babij explains how Jesus is the cornerstone of the Christian’s faith and of the entire plan of salvation. Pastor also discusses how many stumble on the rock of Jesus because of disobedience to God’s written Word. Pastor Babij concludes by exhorting Christians to see themselves as God…