The Semper Reformata Podcast

TableTalk: Joseph Can't - but GOD can!Genesis 41:1-40 Esp. Verses 16 and 27The story of Joseph’s encounter with Pharaoh is well known. In this LIVE episode of TableTalk, recorded at Ballymacashon Church, we return to the story of Joseph, and not his humility and his willingness to believe for God to bless Pharaoh, and to to give God alone all the glory.Sorry about the poor sound quality - it's not easy recording in a church kitchen! We will get it right - eventually!Read the NOTES HERE.

Forgiveness and the Unpardonable SinMark 3:28-30The Scribes, (Law enforcers) from Jerusalem are back, and they are on the attack, and they make a blasphemous accusation, in verse Mark 3:22, “He has Beelzebub,” and, “By the ruler of the demons He casts out demons.” They are, in effect attributing the work of God, to Satan. Verses 28-30 are Jesus’ response to their accusations. Let’s see what his reply, his defence is. He states:-The Wideness of God's Mercy.A Warning about Rejecting God's Mercy.We should WELCOME the mercy of God, when the Holy Spirit awakens us to our sin and need of the Saviour, our response should be humble repentance and trust, resting in the finished work of Christ on the cross.Read the NOTES HERE.

Trinitarian Bible Society ReportRev Craig Dennison at Ballymacashon - preaching from Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God, and outlining the need for Bible translation to meet the worldwide famine of God's Word.Find out more about TBS HERE.

“What Does the LORD Your God Require of You?”Text: Deuteronomy 10:12–16, Micah 6:8, Jeremiah 31:31-33There is a very fine line between obligation, legislation and outward hypocrisy? In this passage, Moses reminds us that there are certain obligations, that God places upon his redeemed people, and he tells God’s people what these obligations are, why we would wholeheartedly want to fulfil those obligations, and reminds us that outward attempted obedience to God’s laws, is not enough – we need a new heart – new life in Christ.This episode was recorded live at Templepatrick Reformed Church, and is reproduced here with their kind permission. Read the NOTES HERE.

Summer Reprise - 5 August Sermons on Acts, from 2021, Recorded at Templepatrick Reformed Church and reproduced here with their kind permission.Always Ready to Give AccountText: Acts 25:13-27 This study is mostly history and background that we will need to understand what’s happening later, in Acts 26. Festus has a problem!Read the NOTES HERE.

Summer Reprise - 5 August Sermons on Acts, from 2021, Recorded at Templepatrick Reformed Church and reproduced here with their kind permission.Preaching Politics!Text:  Acts 254:27-25:12Retaining integrity in a political career, especially when that career climbs into one of the ‘great offices of state’ is extremely challenging, and politicians need our prayers. We will use this passage as a case-study! Read the NOTES HERE.

Summer Reprise - 5 August Sermons on Acts, from 2021, Recorded at Templepatrick Reformed Church and reproduced here with their kind permission.Why did Felix Not Repent?Text: Acts 24:22-27 There are many people who believe that our passage in Acts is an example of a man who was awakened by God, was convicted by the Holy Spirit, and who hesitated, procrastinated, put off salvation, – until it was too late and he was lost. But is it? Read the NOTES HERE.

Summer Reprise - 5 August Sermons on Acts, from 2021, Recorded at Templepatrick Reformed Church and reproduced here with their kind permission.The WayActs 24v10-22 Caesarea, the Governor’s Court. Felix beckons him to speak, and Paul, knowing that now he is under the protection of the court addresses his defence directly to his accusers, the Temple rulers of the Jews. Let’s look at Paul’s defence.Read the NOTES HERE.

Summer Reprise - 5 August Sermons on Acts, from 2021, Recorded at Templepatrick Reformed Church and reproduced here with their kind permission.Moral ConfusionText: Acts 24:1-9Five days after Paul’s night time flit, we find the fanatical Jews at Caesarea, and they are in the court of Felix, and they’ve even engaged the services of a barrister! let’s see how he presents his case.