Free sermons of expository preaching from Berachah Bible Church http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org en-us Copyright 2010 Berachah Bible Church Sun, 26 Sep 2010 11:30:00 -0500 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 11:30:00 -0500 webmaster@berachahbiblechurch.org (Seth Wallace) Berachah Bible Church Berachah Bible Church is committed to expository Bible preaching to declare the excellencies of God. Berachah Bible Church exists to declare the excellencies of God and to delight in His infinite worth. We value Bible exposition as the life-blood of all worship, for when truth is preached, God is exalted, adored, and praised. The Word and worship are bound together like the sun and the warmth it gives, like water and the life it produces. Join us in the pursuit of God and the spread of His fame throughout all the world. Berachah Bible Church webmaster@berachahbiblechurch.org no Justin Culbertson Broken Walls, Broken Heart People cry about a lot of things. They cry at weddings. They cry at funerals. Parents cry when children are born and when they grow up and leave home. Tears of joy or tears of grief can flow depending on what the doctor reports. Today we're going to begin a new series studying the book of Nehemiah. The book opens with a man crying . . . about a broken wall. May God use our exploration of Nehemiah to revive His church for His name's sake. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2012/012912am.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:30:00 EST 51:58 Nehemiah, expository, sermon Wade Grubbs Transformed Cretans What happens when the grace of God lands upon an island full of liars, thieves, murderers, and lazy gluttons? A local church bearing the name of Christ is birthed and its people are radically transformed. We would do well to notice the same transformation that is to be evident in this local body. To that end, may we re-introduce ourselves to the book of Titus. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2012/012912pm.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:00:00 EST 40:58 Titus, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial Preach the Word We have come to a time of transition in leadership. God has ordained this as a way of transferring the truth of the gospel from one generation to the next. It is both a solemn time and a joyful time. God’s Word endures forever. As His servants we take our place in that great cloud of witnesses as we faithfully run the race. Then it becomes the duty of the next servant to carry on in the preaching of the Word, looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2012/012212am.mp3 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:30:00 EST 62:27 2 Timothy, expository, sermon Wade Grubbs The One True Living God Idolatry is that destructive cancer which plagues us all. What adds to the sadness is that “those who make such idols eventually become like them.” Well our world is rife with personal examples that would support such. In their idolatry mankind becomes lifeless, empty, vain, powerless, useless, and despondent. Such is not the existence to which God has called His people. “He had been mindful of us, let us bless the Lord.” http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2012/012212pm.mp3 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:00:00 EST 46:34 Psalms, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson Racism - The Gospel's Sworn Enemy Martin Luther King Jr. made the stinging observation that at that time in America, the most segregated hour of the week was 11:00 am on Sunday morning. Has much really changed? Absolutely. And then again, maybe not so much. How could it be that racial discrimination could exist among God's redeemed people? This morning we'll see what lies behind any breakdown in fellowship over matters of cultural and ethnic differences. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2012/011512am.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:30:00 EST 57:22 Racism, Galatians, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial Come, Lord Jesus - Part II The stage is being set for the final countdown in human history. The Lord Jesus Christ is coming again. When? We don’t know, but the fact of Christ’s return is to be a life-dominating reality. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2012/011512pm.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:00:00 EST 52:30 Revelation, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson Who's In Charge Around Here? This morning we have the wonderful occasion to install two additional elders and one deacon. The time is right then to look into God's Word to see His design for leadership in the church. Why do we have pastors and deacons? What are they supposed to do? More importantly, what kind of men are they supposed to be? And why does it matter to you? http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2012/010812am.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:30:00 EST 59:34 1 Timothy, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial Come, Lord Jesus The Second Coming of Jesus Christ does not seem to be the biblical truth of choice for many Christians. The Book of Revelation suffers from both eschatological sensationalists and eschatological agnostics. How tragic. Let’s rekindle our hope for the return of Jesus Christ by immersing ourselves in the Bible book which says, “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near” (Rev. 1:3). http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2012/010812pm.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:00:00 EST 54:46 Revelation, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson A Time for Reflection and Resolution A Time for Reflection and Resolution http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2012/010112am.mp3 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:30:00 EST 66:19 Psalms, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial A Savior, Who is Christ the Lord A Savior, Who is Christ the Lord http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/122511am.mp3 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 09:30:00 EST 40:43 Luke, Christmas, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial The Greatness of the Messiah “Great (adj.), important, remarkable, famous.” Thus says the dictionary. When the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, he told her that her soon-tobe-born son would be great. At first it seems almost like an under-statement until he goes on to explain how great He will be. Let all those who live and die listen carefully. Jesus Christ is no mere celebrity in human history. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/121811am.mp3 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:30:00 EST 56:05 Luke, Christmas, expository, sermon Frank Pass The Birth of Christ as Fulfillment of the Prophets The Birth of Christ as Fulfillment of the Prophets - evening sermon by Frank Pass http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/121811pm.mp3 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:00:00 EST 55:00 Matthew, Christmas, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial The Church We are to Be If we are to be a God-pursuing, Christ-exalting, Holy Spirit-empowered church, there are conditions to be met. “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/121111am.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 09:30:00 EST 49:01 Timothy, expository, sermon Wade Grubbs A Trustworthy Christmas Statement This time of year over 25,000 volunteers will ring their tiny bells outside of department stores here in the US. Their slogan: "Saved to Serve." Paul would have liked such a slogan. Join us this evening as we are exhorted by a very trustworthy Christmas statement. May the truth of such a statement make us all "careful to engage in good deeds." http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/121111pm.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:00:00 EST 45:34 Titus, Christmas, expository, sermon Rev. Steve Martin A Commemoration of Faithful Service Sermon by Steve Martin commemorating 40 years of faithful service of Dr. Howard and Mrs. Beth Dial. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/120411am.mp3 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 09:30:00 EST 38:55 expository, sermon Justin Culbertson Climb the Tree and Shake Some Limbs J.C. Ryle wrote, "I want people to fill their minds with passages of Scripture while they are well and strong, that they may have sure help in the day of need. I want them to be diligent in studying their Bibles, and becoming familiar with their contents, in order that the grand old Book may stand by them and talk with them when all earthly friends fail." Is the Bible like a close, constant friend to you? Or is it more of a casual acquaintance? May we be growing more and more in love for God and His Word! http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/112711am.mp3 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:30:00 EST 67:34 Psalms, expository, sermon Wade Grubbs The Church Displaying the Grace of God As a church, we are grateful that “the grace of God has appeared”--the result of which is nothing short of our salvation. Having now been saved according to His mercy, God now wants His church to go and display that grace to the world. Join us this evening as we examine the various ways the grace of God is to show up in the relationships of the church. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/112711pm.mp3 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:00:00 EST 47:34 Titus, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial The Holy Spirit we are to Know Is Christianity merely about going to church, being nice, and knowing that “God doesn’t need to be involved in our lives except when needed to resolve a problem?” This is what many seem to think. The church needs to return to Trinitarian Christianity. This, in part, means knowing the Holy Spirit. Let’s clear your minds and ask God to open our eyes to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/112011am.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 09:30:00 EST 54:03 Galatians, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson Newer Is Not Always Better John is often called the "apostle of love." His letters are filled with warm exhortations to demonstrate the gospel's work in our lives through love for God and one another. But the apostle of love was also a great denouncer of error. He's concerned with love AND truth. Tonight we'll conclude our study of 2 John as we learn how to balance grace and truth in a local church. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/112011pm.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:00:00 EST 53:18 2 John, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial The Savior We are to Serve The satisfaction of hunger can be a wonderful experience. God made us to eat and enjoy it. God gave us a hunger for Him. Then sin took that hunger in the wrong direction. Only Jesus Christ is sufficient to fill our spiritually empty http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/111311am.mp3 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 09:30:00 EST 59:33 John, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson Grace and Truth: Two Legs the Church Stands (or Falls) On What's more important for the church? Truth or love? Or do we have to choose? In just thirteen verses, the apostle John's 2nd letter helps us strike a proper balance between grace and truth. May God help us to be more like our Savior who was "full of grace and truth." http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/111311pm.mp3 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:00:00 EST 48:12 2 John, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial The God We are to Love Our thoughts can rise no higher than what we think about God. A student can sit in a science class and consider the universe from the most distant galaxy to the smallest bit of matter and never hear anything about God. That is the age in which we live. However, God is there and He is not silent. Let us listen to what God has said about Himself and worship Him. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/110611am.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 09:30:00 EST 57:53 Exodus, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial Commissioning Service for Patrick and Avery Local churches are called to equip, send, and support their own who "go out for the sake of the name (of Jesus)" to be "fellow workers for the truth" (3 John 7, 8). God has been so good to Berachah in allowing us to send yet another couple out for gospel work in Bosnia-Herzegovina. This morning, Patrick and Avery are being commissioned to service in Bosnia as an extension of this local church. Please labor hard in prayer for the Works, the team they'll be joining, and for the people they'll be serving. May the Lord continue to enable us to see churches planted and disciples made around the world to the praise of His glory! http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/103011am.mp3 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:30:00 EST 74:10 missions, expository, sermon Patrick W. Let There Be Light! “Let There Be Light!” Our unshakable confidence in the face of unbelief http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/103011pm.mp3 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:00:00 EST 53:47 missions, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson The Church's Marching Orders These last few familiar verses of Matthew are both an ending and a beginning. They form the perfect ending to Matthew's gospel account and they serve as a launch pad for the gospel's advance in the world. Jesus' charge is not just for "those missionaries," but for you and for me. I pray that this little church would be a mighty force in making disciples of all the nations. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/102311am.mp3 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:30:00 EST 57:27 Matthew, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson Preaching Versus Worship? Preaching Versus Worship? - Justin Culbertson - Evening Worship Service http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/102311pm.mp3 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:00:00 EST 54:54 worship, expository, sermon Paul Seger Acts 13 Acts 13 - Paul Seger - 2011 Berachah Missions Conference http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/101611am.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 09:30:00 EST 45:19 missions, expository, sermon Paul Seger Air War Air War - Paul Seger - 2011 Berachah Missions Conference http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/101611pm.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:00:00 EST 39:24 missions, expository, sermon Shane Koehler The Meaning and Methodology of Biblical Mission The Meaning and Methodology of Biblical Mission - Shane Koehler - 2011 Berachah Missions Conference http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/100911am.mp3 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 09:30:00 EST 45:28 missions, expository, sermon Shane Koehler Six Marks of a Faithful Ministry - Col 1:24-29 Six Marks of a Faithful Ministry - Col 1:24-29 - Shane Koehler - 2011 Berachah Missions Conference http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/100911pm.mp3 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:00:00 EST 50:09 missions, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson It's What's Not There The Bible rests the Christian faith on the literal, bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. If Jesus did not rise from the dead, then we who believe in Him are - of all people - the most miserable (1 Cor. 15:19)! But because Jesus did rise, we who have believed in Him have the greatest reason of all people to rejoice. May God fill our hearts with joy and praise as we consider this truth: "He is not here, for he has risen, as he said." http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/100211am.mp3 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 09:30:00 EST 57:20 Matthew, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson The Space Between The empty cross and the empty tomb are the preeminent symbols of Christianity. So what's the space between Jesus' death and resurrection all about? Why was it necessary for Jesus to be buried? Why not just die and quickly come back to life for all to see and be amazed by? This morning we will learn some insights from the occupied tomb. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/092511am.mp3 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 09:30:00 EST 60:23 Matthew, expository, sermon Wade Grubbs Evangelism to the Glory of God They are the neighbor across the street, the co-worker at the office, the waiter across the table, the teller at the store, or maybe just the relative you are afraid to offend. And these persons are those merely in close proximity to us. There are many reasons why we might feel compelled to strike up a conversation with such persons, perhaps a longer list of reasons why we might refrain. What motivates the church to bear witness of God and His salvation? Join us this evening as we examine the Great Commission of the Psalter. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/092511pm.mp3 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:00:00 EST 46:41 Psalms, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson Aftershocks of Atonement While Jesus was suffering on the cross, God turned the lights out. During those three hours of darkness, Jesus absorbed the Father's wrath for all of our sin. When the lights came back on, sin's price had been fully paid. Jesus cried, "It is finished!" And it was finished. Atonement had been made. This morning we will see and feel the aftershocks of Jesus' atoning work. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/091811am.mp3 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 09:30:00 EST 65:31 Matthew, expository, sermon Wade Grubbs Faith: The Peace Providing Path to Triumph Throughout one’s life there are those trials which seem like impregnable cities (sickness, financial woes, reputation assassins, wayward children, strained relationships, less than ideal work circumstances--the list goes on). What does triumphant positive living look like in these times? How does one scale the walls of such cities? Tonight we look to God’s Word. Here we see a faith which overcomes. May God give us grace to besiege the city to the glory of His Name. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/091811pm.mp3 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:00:00 EST 46:02 Psalms, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial Soli Deo Gloria The end of our journey through the greatest letter ever written is the beginning of another journey. The gospel goes with us toward the fulfillment of our hope in Jesus Christ. God receives all the glory. It is His story written in the blood of Jesus Christ. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/091111am.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 09:30:00 EST 56:06 Romans, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson The Orphan's Cry on the Cross What was actually taking place on the cross as Jesus suffered? Yes, there was the physical agony. And yes, there was the dying process. But Jesus' death was different than the deaths of countless numbers of others who died by crucifixion. What was so unique about his suffering and death? Join us this evening as we look upon our Lord at his darkest and dearest hour. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/091111pm.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:00:00 EST 53:52 Matthew, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial Danger Ahead The nation of Israel faces a perennial threat from terrorists who work for her destruction. One of the methods used by terrorists is secret tunnels into Gaza through which weapons and ammunition are smuggled. The church of Jesus Christ has to deal with theological terrorists. They work craftily by using deception to smuggle in their anti-gospel weapons and ammunition. Do you know how to detect the enemies of the gospel? http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/090411am.mp3 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 09:30:00 EST 68:08 Romans, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial Meet the Church He who leaves Romans before chapter 16 has left too soon. We have the opportunity to be introduced to some applied Christianity in the names of those who served Christ in the church at Rome. If you received a one sentence summary of your life, what would it be? http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/082811am.mp3 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 09:30:00 EST 61:39 Romans, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson At the Foot of the Cross The crucifixion scene of our Lord brings a swirling mix of emotions to us as Christians. On one hand, it is painful for us to read the horrific description of Jesus' anguish and suffering at the hands of wicked men. On the other hand, we gladly boast in what is taking place here for we know that this event is the pinnacle of God's saving purpose for mankind. Join us this evening as we journey with Jesus to Golgotha. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/082811pm.mp3 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:00:00 EST 54:12 Matthew, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial Prayer – The Gymnasium of the Soul Samuel Zwemer was a pioneer missionary to the Muslim world over one hundred years ago. It was he who famously said that “prayer is the gymnasium of the soul.” In the words of D. A. Carson, “Paul understands real praying to include an element of struggle, discipline, work, spiritual agonizing against the dark powers of evil.” Let us pray that we will be strong in prayer. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/082111am.mp3 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:30:00 EST 62:19 Romans, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson Making a Mockery of the Messiah Mockery is everywhere: in politics, on the playground, at the workplace. Our Lord endured the mockery of wicked men. The great irony is that the One mocked is the only hope for the ones mocking. Jesus Christ humbly bore the mockery and reproach of men to bring mockers into relationship to God. Join us this evening as we look at an incredibly dark scene that provides the backdrop for gospel light to brilliantly shine. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/082111pm.mp3 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:00:00 EST 51:29 Matthew, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial Going to Spain Paul wanted to go west, to the regions beyond in the Roman Empire, with the gospel. He was a pioneer missionary who was prepared to cover thousands of miles and endure innumerable hardships for Christ’s sake. However, he needed churches who would stand with him, support him, and take their place as gospel churches. Berachah exists to be one of those gospel churches. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/081411am.mp3 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 09:30:00 EST 59:05 Romans, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson In Barabbas' (and My) Place Condemned He Stood Pilate wanted a Jesus who would speak out in his own defense. The frenzied crowd wanted Jesus the macho revolutionary. The religious elite in Israel just wanted a deadand-gone Jesus. What kind of Jesus do you want? The only Jesus worth wanting is the Jesus revealed to us in Scripture. Come back tonight as see Jesus move steadily to the cross like a "sheep that is silent before its shearers" (Is. 53:7b). http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/081411pm.mp3 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:00:00 EST 50:27 Matthew, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial A Grace Man It was William Barclay who said, “Paul was more interested in what a man could be than in what he was.” Paul saw himself as the product of God’s grace. Whatever he had been, whatever he had done for Christ, and whatever he planned for the future was all due to the undeserved work of God in His life. He was a “grace man.” Are you a grace man or woman? Now is the time to answer that question. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/080711am.mp3 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:30:00 EST 59:37 Romans, expository, sermon Frank Pass The Day of the Lord and the False Christ The Day of the Lord and the False Christ - 2 Thessalonians 2:1-15 http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/080711pm.mp3 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:00:00 EST 41:44 2 Thessalonians, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial Welcoming One Another Disunity, quarrels, and bickering are like graffiti written over a Rembrandt painting. The glory of a beautiful painting is to see it in its original colors without obstruction. So the church of Jesus Christ reflects the glory of God when it is living in joy, peace, and hope. Is this the way our church is seen by others? http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/073111am.mp3 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 09:30:00 EST 57:28 Romans, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson Three Reasons Not to Name Your Church after Saint Peter Complete this sentence: “Pride comes before a .” That’s not just one of grandmother’s pithy statements; it’s a paraphrase from the book of Proverbs (Pr 16:18). It could also be the heading over this morning’s text. Today, we’ll be looking at and learning from the fall of Peter, “the rock.” May God guard us from overestimating ourselves and underestimating His grace! http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/072411am.mp3 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:30:00 EST 68:52 Matthew, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial No Compromise No Compromise - Psalm 141 http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/072411pm.mp3 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:00:00 EST 49:11 Psalms, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial Pleasing One Another Someone may say, “I thought Christianity is not about pleasing others but about pleasing Christ?” The truth is both are involved. Pleasing others is the way we are supposed to live because that is the answer to “WWJD.” We need to drill deeply for the oil of Christian harmony. We are in the right place in Romans 15:1-7. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/071711am.mp3 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:30:00 EST 57:01 Romans, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson The Midnight Mock Trial Two hundred and seventy years ago this month, Jonathan Edwards preached what became his most famous sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." In the text we'll be looking at tonight, we see a scene that's nearly 2,000 years old showing the Son of God in the hands of angry sinners. In this event we have a picture of grotesque human depravity. But against that dark backdrop of man's wickedness, we behold the glories of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And doing so, we can't help but passionately proclaim, "Hallelujah, what a Savior!" http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/071711pm.mp3 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:00:00 EST 52:46 Matthew, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial Building Up or Tearing Down The local church is not to be a demolition derby. Jesus Christ, the Lord of the church, wants His people to live out the gospel by building up one another in the faith. Christians fighting each other over minor matters is not a pretty site. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/071011am.mp3 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 09:30:00 EST 53:48 Romans, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson Counting Your Days So That Your Days Count How can our fleeting lives have any real purpose or value? What makes life significant and worthwhile? Should we just, "Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die," or is there more to life? Tonight we'll be looking at the oldest psalm in the psalter to answer these and other questions. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/071011pm.mp3 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 18:00:00 EST 49:06 Psalms, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial The Kingdom of God What does it mean to be a Christian? Is it what one does or does not do? Bible-belt culture can create confusion as to what biblical Christianity is. Romans 14:17, 18 can help us with these issues. Also, what is the kingdom of God? Is the church the kingdom? Are we to spread the kingdom of God? Christianity has suffered great harm at the hands of those who think that the kingdom of God is the exercise of civil authority. Let us hear what Scripture says about the nature of God’s kingdom. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/070311am.mp3 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:30:00 EST 58:54 Romans, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial Traps Becoming a believer in Jesus Christ will gain us enemies. What is to be our response to those who attack the law of God, hate the pure gospel of grace, and live as if they were not accountable to God? There are evil people in this world and they can lay traps for the people of God. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/070311pm.mp3 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 18:00:00 EST 41:15 Psalms, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson Why Didn't Jesus Put Up a Fight? What a disturbing and ironic scene we have before us this morning. Jesus, the Lord of the universe, is willingly taken captive at the hands of sinful men. Man's greatest triumph; God's greatest defeat. Or is it? This scene makes it very clear that Jesus suffered and died at the hand of God and at the hands of wicked men. Let's stand in awe at this picture of our Savior being led like a lamb to his slaughter and love Him for it. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/062611am.mp3 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 09:30:00 EST 57:00 Matthew, expository, sermon Wade Grubbs Does Thin Equal Beautiful: A Biblical Vision of Beauty We have an obsession with beauty. Now this obsession is not wrong in and of itself. The issue is that our pursuit of beauty quickly turns to idolatry—it goes awry. Ours is a culture obsessed with dieting, counting calories, skipping meals, obsessively weighing ourselves, etc., eventually experiencing the inability to enjoy food at all. How do we respond to this as believers? Are we possibly treasuring beauty as dictated by the world? How do we as believers think about beauty and our bodies? Is there a way for us as believers to care for our bodies well and yet still treasure Christ above all things? http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/062611pm.mp3 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:00:00 EST 50:50 beauty, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial Fatherhood Without Regrets Living without regrets. Is it possible? But what is regret? Regret is a sense of loss. It is looking back upon something with a sense of sorrow. No life can be lived per-fectly. We, as Christians, will all stand before Christ one day and answer for the way in which we have lived, not for condemnation, but for evaluation for the purpose of rewards (or loss of). Fathers, there is a way to live so as to avoid the grief of having not fulfilled our responsibilities to our children. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/061911am.mp3 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:30:00 EST 60:25 Deuteronomy, expository, sermon Wade Grubbs How to Love Your Children and Let Them Know It Shortly before Lucille Ball died, Merv Griffin interviewed her and asked, “What has happened to our country? What’s happening to our children – why are families falling apart?” Her answer: “Papa’s missing. If Papa were here, he would fix things. A Papa’s love is like no other.” Tonight we look to the Scriptures; mining out various ways parents can love their children and let them know it. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/061911pm.mp3 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:00:00 EST 44:22 Ephesians, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson One Track Mind What you believe impacts how you live. You walked in here today believing that your red chair would hold you up; so you sat down without any fear. We believe that the gospel of Jesus Christ is the most important message there is and that it has the power to change lives. So how does that affect the way we live? How does that belief impact what we do as a church and how we live as Christians? This morning we will consider what a truly gospel-centered life and ministry should look like. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/061211am.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 09:30:00 EST 67:30 Corinthians, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson The Agony of the Oil Press We are standing on holy ground this morning as we gaze on our Savior in an hour of deep, dark agony. How are we to understand the torment of Jesus in Gethsemane? Why is this scene recorded for us? May your love for Jesus swell as you see the depths of his love for you! http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/060511am.mp3 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:30:00 EST 58:06 Matthew, expository, sermon Ray Williams Guest Speaker - Ray Williams, Missionary to Australia Guest Speaker - Ray Williams, Missionary to Australia http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/060511pm.mp3 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 18:00:00 EST 53:35 Missions, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson Zeal Is Not Enough Are you a strong Christian who has following Jesus all figured out? Or are you faltering and failing in your devotion to the Lord? Does it depend on which day I ask as to how you will answer? This morning's text is for everyone. It speaks to the self-confident to say that you're not as strong as you think you are. It speaks to the stumblers to say that God can still use you in spite of your failings. Let's hear the words of our Shepherd to His fragile sheep. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/052911am.mp3 Sun, 29 May 2011 09:30:00 EST 63:13 Matthew, expository, sermon Frank Pass Genesis 1-11: The Foundation for God's Plan of Redemption Genesis 1-11: The Foundation for God's Plan of Redemption http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/052911pm.mp3 Sun, 29 May 2011 18:30:00 EST 53:23 Genesis, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson The Last and First Meal In our church circles, we talk a lot about forgiveness of sins. Ostensibly, we believe in it. But beneath the doctrine and the words and the statements of faith, is there something inside you that tends to question whether you're really forgiven? How can we know? How can we experience the joy that comes with being loved and forgiven by God? Hear Jesus' answer to this dilemma as we look at Jesus' pre-cross words that are intended to perpetually speak to us after the cross. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/052211am.mp3 Sun, 22 May 2011 09:30:00 EST 57:46 Matthew, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson Worldliness Isn't Just 'Their' Problem How do you define worldliness? What characterizes worldly people? Generally we think it's a problem that "they" struggle with--whoever "they" are. We generally limit its manifestations to externals only (clothing, music, etc.). But compromise with the world is a dangerous temptation for all God's people. Join us this evening as we look at the life of Jehoshaphat to see the effects of compromise with the world. Please come prepared by reading 2 Chronicles 1-20 ahead of time. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/052211pm.mp3 Sun, 22 May 2011 18:30:00 EST 38:05 Chronicles, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson What Will Your Life Be Remembered For? Franklin Delano Roosevelt summed up the tragedy of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor as, "a date which will live in infamy." Judas' wretched decision to betray Jesus for a meager sum of money was a deed that has lived on in infamy. But in Matthew's gospel account, right next to that ugly incident, there is a scene of incredible beauty. A beautiful deed was done which, according to Jesus, would also never be forgotten. What will your life be remembered for? http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/051511am.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 09:30:00 EST 61:36 Matthew, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson Today’s Fire; Tomorrow’s Ashes The oft-quoted Charles H. Spurgeon once said, "Adversity has slain her thousands, but prosperity her ten thousands." Contrary to how we often think and feel, seasons of ease and prosperity are actually quite dangerous times of life for the Christian. There is no more needful time for God's people to be seeking hard after God than when life seems easy. Tonight, we'll look at the life of King Asa -- a life that started well but ended badly. What made the difference? Please read 2 Chronicles 14-16 in preparation for this evening's message. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/051511pm.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 18:30:00 EST 44:05 Chronicles, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial Responsible Liberty Liberty in Christ is the freedom to do what we ought to do, not the freedom to do anything we want to do. There are weak Christians, however, who think that our liberty in Christ is limited by law. The strong believer knows that this is not true but is not to ride rough-shod over the weak. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/050811am.mp3 Sun, 08 May 2011 09:30:00 EST 58:50 Romans, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson The Beginning of the End of the Beginning Chapter 26 begins the climax of Matthew's gospel account. The stage is set for the turning point of human history--the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. But who's in charge? Who is sitting in the director's chair as these events unfold? God the Father? Jesus? The Roman authorities? Judas? The chief priests? Chance? Join us this evening as we introduce the final chapters of Matthew which serve both as a finale and as a new beginning. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/050811pm.mp3 Sun, 08 May 2011 18:30:00 EST 44:01 Matthew, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial The Judgment Seat of God When was the last time you stood before someone in a position of authority for an assessment of work you have done? It’s not easy is it? Can we even begin to imagine what it is going to be like for us as Christians to stand before Jesus Christ as our Judge? That’s a thought that probably needs to sink in. Yet, we are told that “each of us shall give account of himself to God.” We need to ponder this and be changed by it. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/050111am.mp3 Sun, 01 May 2011 09:30:00 EST 54:44 Romans, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson Empty Grave, Extraordinary Grace! The apostle Paul said in essence, "If Jesus' tomb is still occupied, this thing we call 'Christianity' is worthless" (1 Cor. 15:17). Or as a contemporary writer says, "Without the resurrection, Christianity is just another human approach to reach God; it is emptied of transforming power and hope; it is a mere shell, not worth the energy one devotes to it." But, "in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead!" (1 Cor. 15:20). The tomb is empty! Jesus is alive! What does that great fact mean for you and me? http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/042411am.mp3 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EST 64:16 Easter, John, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial Is Your God Big Enough? There is nothing more important than God. Therefore, there is nothing more important in life than knowing God. Yet, how easily we get wrapped up in things that don’t ultimately matter. Our routines (as useful as they can be) can lull us into a drowsy and distracted mental state. Our affections can go running after lesser gods. Then, before you know it, life is over. What did we do? Was our God big enough? If He was not, we cheated ourselves. Psalm 139 calls us to our senses. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/042411pm.mp3 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:00:00 EST 50:01 Psalms, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial Jesus, the Lord of All Some Christians can be weak in faith and others strong in faith. What is the difference? The apostle Paul is gracious, wise, and directive in giving to the church instruction on the delicate matter of differences over questionable things. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/041711am.mp3 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EST 55:00 Romans, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson The End of the World as We Know It – Part 5 Fireworks shows are great to watch. And the best part about a good fireworks show is the finale. They save the biggest, loudest, brightest explosions until the end. Tonight we'll look at the finale of Jesus' teaching about the end of all things. Come back this evening as we behold some absolutely stunning displays of the glories of Christ. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/041711pm.mp3 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:00:00 EST 54:24 Matthew, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial Accept One Another Some Christians are convinced that poker playing, dancing at weddings, and an occasional glass of wine are allowable within one’s liberty in Christ. There are other believers who are equally convinced that doing such things would be a spiritual compromise (Christian liberty doesn’t allow it). There were tensions in the church at Rome over matters of food (what the Christian could and could not eat), days (Sabbath rules), and wine (to drink or not to drink). We need to see how the debt of love helps believers to navigate through such matters. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/041011am.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EST 59:09 Romans, expository, sermon Dr. Howard E. Dial The Armor of Light Wake up! Get up! Get dressed! This is what believers in the Lord Jesus Christ must do. Have you fallen asleep? Are you lying around in your pajamas? The day is dawning. There is a battle to be fought. There is a life to be lived for Christ. He could come again at any time. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/040311am.mp3 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EST 54:33 Romans, expository, sermon Justin Culbertson The End of the World as We Know It – Part 4 Come back tonight for story time. Jesus used two stories to communicate the attitudes necessary for those awaiting Jesus' return. This evening we'll continue our study through Jesus' sermon to His disciples about things to come. http://www.berachahbiblechurch.org/audio/2011/040311pm.mp3 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:00:00 EST 46:39 Matthew, expository, sermon