Sermons by Noah O. Braymen (Page 18)
“Lord, Make Us Last” Matthew 20:1-34
An Expositional SermonMatthew 20:1-34“Lord, Make Us Last” Big Idea: Jesus Christ became first by becoming last so that in Him sinners like us could be counted first by His grace alone.Application: Deny yourself, pick up your cross, and follow Jesus Christ. The principle that the “last of this world will be first in the Christ’s kingdom” and that the “first in this world will be last in Christ’s kingdom”…(1) Teaches A Vision for Kingdom Citizenship (Matthew 20:1-16)(2) Points us to Jesus…
Luther’s “Bondage of the Will” – Refutation of Arguments in Support of Free Choice, Part 3
Martin Luther’s “De Servo Arbitrio/On the Bondage of the Will” in “Luther and Erasmus: Free Will and Salvation” in The Library of Christian Classics, Ichthus Edition Translated and Edited by Philip S. Watson in collaboration with B. Drewery Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1969 Pages 205-219 This reading covers the following sections: Part III. Refutation of Arguments in Support of Free Choice(g) New Testament Passages: Matthew 23:37 – Man Must Not Pry Into the Secret Will of God(h) Precepts and Rewards in the…
“With God All Things Are Possible” Matthew 19:16-30
An Expositional SermonMatthew 19:16-30“With God All Things Are Possible” Big Idea: God is able to do the impossible to save sinners.Application: Pray that God would use our humility and repentant obedience as a display of great treasure that He is; that we might be trophies of His grace that is able to do the impossible. (1) Give Up Everything to Follow Jesus Christ (Matthew 19:16-22)(2) God Is Able to Do the Impossible – Save Us! (Matthew 19:23-26)(3) The First Will Be Last and…
Luther’s “Bondage of the Will” – Refutation of Arguments in Support of Free Choice, Part 2
Martin Luther’s “De Servo Arbitrio/On the Bondage of the Will” in “Luther and Erasmus: Free Will and Salvation” in The Library of Christian Classics, Ichthus Edition Translated and Edited by Philip S. Watson in collaboration with B. Drewery Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1969 Pages 188-204 This reading covers the following sections: Part III. Refutation of Arguments in Support of Free Choice(d) Other Old Testament Passages, and the Imperative and Indicative Moods(e) Erasmus’ Failure to Distinguish Between Law and Gospel(f) God Preached, God Hidden;…
“Jesus Loves Children” Matthew 19:13-15
An Expositional SermonMatthew 19:13-15“Jesus Loves Children” Big Idea: It is good news that Jesus loves children, because He considers His people to be like the children.Application: Come to Christ, and bring children and friends to Christ with you. (1) Jesus’ Purpose for Your Inconvenience (Matthew 19:13)(2) Our Purposes and Jesus’ Purposes(3) Can God Save Infants?(4) Bringing Children and Friends to Christ
Luther’s “Bondage of the Will” – Refutation of Arguments in Support of Free Choice, Part 1
Martin Luther’s “De Servo Arbitrio/On the Bondage of the Will” in “Luther and Erasmus: Free Will and Salvation” in The Library of Christian Classics, Ichthus Edition Translated and Edited by Philip S. Watson in collaboration with B. Drewery Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1969 Pages 169-188 This reading covers the following sections: Part III. Refutation of Arguments in Support of Free Choice(a) Erasmus’ Definition of Free Choice(b) Three Views of Grace and Free Choice – or Three Statements of One View?(c) Ecclesiasticus 15:14-17.…
Luther’s “Bondage of the Will” – Introduction, Part 2
Martin Luther’s “De Servo Arbitrio/On the Bondage of the Will” in “Luther and Erasmus: Free Will and Salvation” in The Library of Christian Classics, Ichthus Edition Translated and Edited by Philip S. Watson in collaboration with B. Drewery Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1969 Pages 154-169 This reading covers the following sections: (3) Part 3: Comments on Erasmus’ Introduction(b) The True Church, Which Does Not Err, Is Hidden from Men’s Sight(c) Scripture, with Its “Internal” and “External” Clarity, as the Test of Truth
Luther’s “Bondage of the Will” – Review of Erasmus’ Preface, Part 3 through Introduction, Part 1
Martin Luther’s “De Servo Arbitrio/On the Bondage of the Will” in “Luther and Erasmus: Free Will and Salvation” in The Library of Christian Classics, Ichthus Edition Translated and Edited by Philip S. Watson in collaboration with B. Drewery Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1969 Pages 134-154 This reading covers the following sections: (2) Part 1: Review of Erasmus’ Preface(f) Should the Truth of God’s Necessitating Will Be Suppressed?(g) Divine Necessity and the Human Will (3) Part 3: Comments on Erasmus’ Introduction(a) The…
“The Local Church’s Relationship to Heaven & Earth” Matthew 18:15-20
An Expositional SermonMatthew 18:15-20“The Local Church’s Relationship to Heaven & Earth” Big Idea: God is glorifying Himself through the church.Application: Pray that we would pursue faithfulness to this command of Jesus Christ. (1) Church Membership Is a Command of Jesus Christ(2) Is Heaven on Earth?(3) The Local Church Is a Tool Jesus Is Using to Build His Church(4) The Church Can’t Save Anyone, Only Jesus Saves
Luther’s “Bondage of the Will” – Introduction & Review of Erasmus’ Preface, Part 2
Martin Luther’s “De Servo Arbitrio/On the Bondage of the Will” in “Luther and Erasmus: Free Will and Salvation” in The Library of Christian Classics, Ichthus Edition Translated and Edited by Philip S. Watson in collaboration with B. Drewery Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1969 Pages 117-134 This reading covers the following sections:(d) God’s Foreknowledge; Contingence and Necessity(e) Should Divine Truth Be Kept from Common Ears?