FBC Lewistown Sermon Podcast

"How Can This Be Pt 2"

Luke shares with us God's explanations to Mary's question to the Angel Gabriel upon his announcement to her that she would be with child yet having known no man. Luke presents five explanations so that we, along with Mary may believe in the Virgin birth of Christ Jesus the Lord. 

New Study: 

I. A Contemplative Divine Greeting (1:28-29)

II. A Calming Assurance Given (1:30)

    Luke 1: 26-38

 

"Christmas Series 2025: How Can This Be?"

Luke shares with us God's explanations to Mary's question to the Angel Gabriel upon his announcement to her that she would be with child yet having known no man. Luke presents five explanations so that we, along with Mary may believe in the Virgin birth of Christ Jesus the Lord. 

I. A Co-ordinated Devine Mission: (1:26-27)

II. A Contemplative Divine Greeting: (1:28-29)

III. A Calming Assurance Given: (1:30)

    Luke 1:26-28

"Even God's Curses Contain Hope Pt 2"

The priests failed to honor God's Name and reverence Him. Therefore, God, in two-fold fashion: brings Humiliation upon the priests and thereby, causes His name to be reverenced "among the nations" (1:14) and second, gives the priests hope of returning to their station so that we may have hope when the Lord punishes us that there is covenant hope for restoration to ministry that honors his Name.

 New Study: 

II. Priests; Covenants and Their Commandments

    Malachi 2:5-6

"Even God's Curses Contain Hope"

The priests failed to honor God's Name and reverence Him. Therefore, God, in two-fold fashion: brings Humiliation upon the priests and thereby, causes His name to be reverenced "among the nations" (1:14) and second, gives the priests hope of returning to their station so that we may have hope when the Lord punishes us that there is covenant hope for restoration to ministry that honors his Name. 

Malachi 2:1-9  

"Final Arguments Against Their God Pt 3"

The Priests of Israel together with the people, argue against God's declaration that they are despising God's Name. Yet, God brings evidence of their dishonor and irreverence describing their Inauthentic Offerings which despise His Name so that we may test ourselves to determine if we are genuinely honoring God's Name ourselves. 

II. A Question of Authenticity 

    Malachi 1:6-14

"Final Arguments Against Their God Pt 2"

Does God Love Israel? Does God Love Us, the Church of Jesus Christ?

Indeed, He does and proves His case defeating Israel's prideful arguments to the contrary with historical facts of His dealings with them that prove His Love. Thus, we the people of the Church, may trust in God's Love for us as well. 

I. Questioning God's Declaration of Love Pt 2

    C. God's Detailed Exoneration

    Malachi 1:1-5

"Final Arguments Against Their God"

Does God Love Israel? Does God Love Us, the Church of Jesus Christ?

Indeed, He does and proves His case defeating Israel's prideful arguments to the contrary with historical facts of His dealings with them that prove His Love. Thus, we the people of the Church, may trust in God's Love for us as well. 

I. Questioning God's Declaration of Love

    Malachi 1:1-5

 

"After The Last Revival - God Sent Malachi"

Not every movement that claims "Revival" is, in truth, a revival. Israel seemed to be in a state of revival under King Josiah before the Captivity and again Ezra & Nehemiah after their release from captivity. Both "revivals" proved false. In like manner in America, we have labeled movements "revivals" yet they proved the opposite. Today we are given a solemn warning similar to that which Malachi delivered so that we may be wise in determining whether the USA is experiencing a revival or Not!

I. The two Last Revivals among Israel / Judah

II. The Last Three Revivals in America?

    Selected Texts 

"Introduction to Malachi" Pt 1

God stopped speaking to Israel after Malachi the Prophet spoke "Last Words" over them. Today, we will review four facts of Israel's history that signaled this time of "silence" from their God. 

Selected Texts:

"Why Preach the Prophet Malachi?"

Those who do not Learn from History are Doomed to Repeat it! Paul reminds us that God was faithful to write down the Experiences of the Old Testament Fathers so that we could learn from their Examples both good and evil and Learn from history to avoid evil and do that which pleases God as New Testament Believers. 

I Corinthians 10:11