Recent Sermon: Approaching God in the Midst of Trouble – Heb 4:14-16
This is a recent sermon I preached at 24church. I had intentions of posting a manuscript as well, but I haven’t had the time to tidy it up enough to post.
Approaching God in the Midst of Trouble – by Ben Adkison – 8/15/10 – download
My brother, Andy, preached a sermon on the same day at Temple Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, MS, and I would’ve posted it as well, but it’s not available yet.
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No commentsToday’s Meditation. Sunday’s Content.
Hebrews 4:14-16
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Caedmon’s Call – The Emptiest Day
and I am looking for the well that won’t run dry
the rest the weary thoughts cannot deny
when You wrap Your arms around me
I can walk away or face the emptiest day
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No commentsHave you read 9mark’s review of the Nooma Video Series?
http://www.9marks.org/books/scoopa-nooma-part-1
Here’s an excerpt:
“The gospel as Bell communicates it in NOOMA runs something like this: All of us are broken, sinful, selfish, and prideful people. We carry around the baggage of our hurts, our resentments, and our jealousies. As a result we are just a shell of the kind of people God intends us to be. But our God is a loving God who accepts us and loves us just as we are. He can comfort us, heal us, and make us whole, real, authentic, living, laughing people. Not only that, but Jesus came to show us how to live revolutionary lives of love, compassion, and acceptance. By learning from his teachings and following him, we can live the full and complete lives that God intended.
And that’s about it. That’s not just the introduction that leads to an explanation of the cross, atonement, the resurrection and salvation, either. So far, at least, that’s what NOOMA holds out as “The Gospel.” Full stop”
My Opinion
I admire Bell’s creativity , his desire to help people, and his desire to point them towards God, it just doesn’t seem like he’s pointing people towards the God of the Bible.
Also helpful on this topic is Mark Driscoll’s chapter on the Emerging Church in his book Religion Saves (Religion Saves is also a sermon series by Driscoll that mirrors the book, see the link to the video below).
http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/religionsaves/emerging-church
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2 commentsSermon: A Story of Sin & Restoration
This is my latest sermon, another from Hosea (the book our church is currently studying through).
A Story of Sin & Restoration – Hosea 2 – 6/13/10
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No commentsSermon Transcript: Our Unfaithfulness, God’s Faithfulness – Hosea 1
I got the honor preaching this sermon from Hosea 1 this past Sunday at 24church. One of the things I’m trying to do is fully manuscript my sermons. I’m doing this for a few reasons: 1) It forces me to really think through what I’m planning on saying, 2) It gives me an archive of messages that are useful because I know my full thoughts and not just snippets of my thoughts, and 3) I think it helps me to be a better preacher.
Anyway, I thought I’d post the pdf on here if anyone is interested. Enjoy!
Our Unfaithfulness, God’s Faithfulness – 6/06/10
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No commentsMaybe the best sermon I’ve ever heard…
Maybe. I’m not entirely sure, but maybe, John Piper’s sermon at the Together For the Gospel Conference 2010, is my favorite sermon ever. I love the ministry of John Piper. I’m not worshipping the man, but I thoroughly appreciate how God uses John Piper to bless my life and point me towards Jesus. This sermon from T4G2010 is simply amazing. In this sermon, Piper asks the question, “Did Jesus preach the message of imputation that Paul clearly preached?” In other words, “Did Paul alter the message of Jesus?” or “Are Jesus’ and Paul’s theology the same?” Piper’s answer is a resounding yes. Jesus and the Apostle Paul are in complete agreement, and his exegesis to prove this point is remarkable. This sermon is eye-opening and highly applicable to many of the errant teachings of emergent teachers (although Piper never makes that direct application himself in the sermon). I highly commend it for your consideration.
Manuscript http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/2352_did_jesus_preach_pauls_gospel/
Audio http://www.t4g.org/resources/
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