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Sermon Download: A Holy Priesthood (1 Peter 2:4-10)

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I was blessed to be able to fill the pulpit this last Sunday. I took 1 Peter 2:4-10 as my text and did my best to cover some of the wonderful truths contained in that passage. I focused on how the Church is both a Temple, made up of living stones, and a company of Holy Priests to the Lord. This passage has long been one of my favorite in the New Testament, and I hope my message will be a blessing for all who hear it.

I’m sharing the sermon here, and you can find all my recent sermons from The Heights Church, St. Paul, here.

If you don’t have time to listen to the entire sermon (53 minutes), please do look over my notes.

Place: The Heights Church, St. Paul
Date: Jan. 14, 2018
Title: A Holy Priesthood
Text: 1 Peter 2:4-10
Notes: Download PDF
Audio Link: Click to listen (right click to download)

Sermon Download: Rivers of Living Water

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This past Sunday, I had the privilege of preaching at our church again. My text was Ezekiel 47:1-12 and the theme was living water. I had so much fun exploring the biblical theological theme of life-giving water. My sermon borrowed from the ideas I gleaned from G.K. Beale on how Jesus in both John 4 and John 7, alludes to Ezekiel’s eschatological temple and specifically chapter 47, where the river of life flows from the center of the temple. See an earlier post with relevant excerpts from Beale.

Ezekiel is not often the focus of a sermon, so I took time to introduce the book and situate the hearers to the context of chapter 47, particularly. John 7:37-39 provided the application and somehow I managed to get this all done in about 50 minutes! I am thankful for the opportunity and for how the Lord helped my scattered thoughts make sense. There was a good reception of the message and I pray it continues to bless those who hear it. Grasping the beauty of biblical theology has the potential to be truly transformative (it has been for me).

I’m sharing the sermon here, and you can find all my recent sermons from The Heights Church, St. Paul, here.

If you don’t have time to listen to the entire sermon (52 minutes), please do look over my notes.

Place: The Heights Church, St. Paul
Date: April 30, 2017
Title: Rivers of Living Water
Text: Ezekiel 47:1-12
Notes: Download PDF
Audio Link: Click to listen (right click to download)

“Is Genesis History?” DVD Giveaway

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I am happy to host a giveaway for a free copy of an intriguing new documentary: “Is Genesis History?” The DVD was released this month from Compass Cinema and the winner of this contest will get a free copy, compliments of the publishers. This movie is a first-class production hosted by Del Tackett, the host of The Truth Project. He interviews several of the sharpest minds in young earth creationism against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty — from the Grand Canyon to the Virgin Islands — all captured in high definition.

My full review will be coming later this week, but I wanted to share the trailer and the opportunity to win your very own copy. The contest ends Saturday night at 8pm Central time, so be sure to enter right now.

“Is Genesis History?” Trailer – DVD, Blu-Ray, Streaming from Compass Cinema on Vimeo.

For more info on this DVD, check out www.IsGenesisHistory.com.

To enter the contest, just fill out your name and email address. I’ll need to get your mailing address if you win, so please use an email that you check regularly, or another winner will be selected.

**UPDATE** Curtis was the winner of the contest. Thanks for trying!

Free eBook Alert! “Crucial Questions” series by R.C. Sproul, Free on Kindle

~ Bob Hayton

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Free book alert! You can get the entire “Crucial Questions” series of booklets by R.C. Sproul today on Kindle for free. There are 17 books in all, averaging 60+ pages each. I’m sure this deal is for a limited time only.

Here is a list of all the books with info from Ligonier Ministries, and here is a link to an Amazon search with all 17 books listed. The books are also available free for Logos, or direct from the Ligonier Ministries website.

Free eBooks from R.C. Sproul

~ Bob Hayton

Crucial Questions eBooks from R.C. Sproul - now free
R.C. Sproul has authored a series of short books answering important questions that almost everyone has asked at one time or another. Now Ligonier Ministries, has made these books available for free as ebook downloads (Kindle or iTunes formats).

I just wanted to pass along this news to my readers who may be looking for helpful resources for new Christians, and anyone longing to grow in grace. Here’s the list of books available. Go to Ligonier.org for more information.

  • Can I Be Sure I’m Saved?
  • Can I Have Joy in My Life?
  • Can I Know God’s Will?
  • Can I Trust the Bible?
  • Does God Control Everything?
  • Does Prayer Change Things?
  • How Should I Live in this World?
  • What Can I Do with My Guilt?
  • What Does It Mean to be Born Again?
  • What Is Baptism?
  • What Is Faith?
  • What Is the Trinity?
  • Who Is Jesus?
  • Who Is the Holy Spirit?