https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gospel-for-living-with-john-musgrave-m-div--6901887enChristianityCopyright John Musgravehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/14fc81627c41a749584d78973582dc26.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gospel-for-living-with-john-musgrave-m-div--6901887Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:28:58 +0000John MusgraveJohn Musgravefeeds@spreaker.comSermons from John Musgrave M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando B.A., Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohiofalseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deacons-and-me-serving-christ-s-church-acts-6--72941273In this expositional sermon from Acts 6:1–7, we discover God's wise design for caring for the physical needs of His people through the office of deacon while also learning that every believer is called to serve in Christ's church. 
We examine the biblical role of deacons, why they are servants rather than rulers, how they organize and encourage ministry, and why their care extends to every member of Christ's body regardless of background, race, nationality, or gender. 
Along the way, we see how Jesus Himself modeled humble service and why seeking recognition is spiritually dangerous while serving others is a joyful privilege. 
Whether you are considering church membership, nominating deacons, serving in your congregation, or simply wanting to understand Acts 6 more faithfully, this sermon will help you see God's loving design for the local church and His care for His people through servant leadership.
Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/DItTv97UN3I
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/mediaWatch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#Acts6 #Deacons #ChurchLeadership #ServeOneAnother #BiblicalTeaching #BibleStudy #ServantLeadership #LocalChurch #ChristianLiving #ExpositoryPreaching #TitlesAndPride #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>20175815-23ae-4238-b0e1-2733df2d378bSun, 12 Jul 2026 19:16:50 +0000John MusgraveWhat do deacons actually do in the church—and what does their ministry have to do with every Christian?  In this expositional sermon from Acts 6:1–7, we discover God's wise design for caring for the physical needs of His people through the office of...In this expositional sermon from Acts 6:1–7, we discover God's wise design for caring for the physical needs of His people through the office of deacon while also learning that every believer is called to serve in Christ's church. 
We examine the biblical role of deacons, why they are servants rather than rulers, how they organize and encourage ministry, and why their care extends to every member of Christ's body regardless of background, race, nationality, or gender. 
Along the way, we see how Jesus Himself modeled humble service and why seeking recognition is spiritually dangerous while serving others is a joyful privilege. 
Whether you are considering church membership, nominating deacons, serving in your congregation, or simply wanting to understand Acts 6 more faithfully, this sermon will help you see God's loving design for the local church and His care for His people through servant leadership.
Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/DItTv97UN3I
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/mediaWatch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#Acts6 #Deacons #ChurchLeadership #ServeOneAnother #BiblicalTeaching #BibleStudy #ServantLeadership #LocalChurch #ChristianLiving #ExpositoryPreaching #TitlesAndPride #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>1988false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deacons-how-jesus-cares-for-his-people-acts-6-1-7--72831963In this expository sermon from Acts 6:1–7, we discover that Jesus cares for His people by establishing deacons to meet the physical needs of the church while freeing elders to devote themselves to prayer and the ministry of God's Word. 
Learn why the office of deacon is essential to Biblical church leadership, how deacons reflect Christ's servant-hearted ministry, and why they care for every believer without favoritism. 
If you've ever wondered about the biblical role of deacons, church government, church leadership, or how a healthy local church should function, this sermon provides a clear, Scripture-centered answer, rooted in Acts 6. 
Join us as we see how Christ lovingly shepherds His church through the ministry of faithful servants and why God's design for His church continues to bless believers today.
Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/LSfAivtzOKY
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
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#Acts6 #Deacons #ChurchLeadership #BookOfActs #ChurchGovernment #BiblicalLeadership #JesusChrist #LocalChurch #JesusCares #DiaconalQualifications #QualificationsForDeacons #WhyHaveDeacons? #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>e9c8918c-ac99-4da6-b28c-c0803309e71dSun, 05 Jul 2026 20:03:25 +0000John MusgraveHow does Jesus take care of His people and Church today, regarding physical needs?  In this expository sermon from Acts 6:1–7, we discover that Jesus cares for His people by establishing deacons to meet the physical needs of the church while freeing...In this expository sermon from Acts 6:1–7, we discover that Jesus cares for His people by establishing deacons to meet the physical needs of the church while freeing elders to devote themselves to prayer and the ministry of God's Word. 
Learn why the office of deacon is essential to Biblical church leadership, how deacons reflect Christ's servant-hearted ministry, and why they care for every believer without favoritism. 
If you've ever wondered about the biblical role of deacons, church government, church leadership, or how a healthy local church should function, this sermon provides a clear, Scripture-centered answer, rooted in Acts 6. 
Join us as we see how Christ lovingly shepherds His church through the ministry of faithful servants and why God's design for His church continues to bless believers today.
Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/LSfAivtzOKY
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#Acts6 #Deacons #ChurchLeadership #BookOfActs #ChurchGovernment #BiblicalLeadership #JesusChrist #LocalChurch #JesusCares #DiaconalQualifications #QualificationsForDeacons #WhyHaveDeacons? #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>3059false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hate-evil-here-s-why-and-how-amos-5-explained--72731734Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/SevtN9Ls88Y
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
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#Amos #BibleSermon #ExpositoryPreaching #ChristianLiving #Holiness #BibleTeaching #LoveGood #HateEvil #OldTestament #JesusChrist #BibleStudy #Scripture #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>bece0e2c-a794-4e9e-85c4-cb113b36afe7Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:56:54 +0000John MusgraveWhat does God mean when He commands His people to hate evil? In this expository sermon from Amos 5:1–17, Pastor John Musgrave explains why Christians are called not only to flee God's coming judgment through faith in Christ but also to develop a...Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/SevtN9Ls88Y
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#Amos #BibleSermon #ExpositoryPreaching #ChristianLiving #Holiness #BibleTeaching #LoveGood #HateEvil #OldTestament #JesusChrist #BibleStudy #Scripture #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>3284false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-commands-you-to-love-good-here-s-why-how-amos-5-1-17--72623983Here’s the video @https://youtu.be/qk1wi7dSpn8
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/mediaWatch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#Amos #BookOfAmos #ChristianLiving #BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #Sermon #JesusChrist #GoodWorks #ChristianGrowth #SeekTheLord #Holiness #FaithInChrist #BibleTeaching #Church #Gospel #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>a6094aa7-377d-4fe3-bbfc-8e30e6192508Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:42:07 +0000John MusgraveWhat does God want Christians to do after they have been saved by grace? In this expositional sermon from Amos 5:1–17, we explore God's command to "love good" and why doing good should characterize the life of every believer. Amos points us to the...Here’s the video @https://youtu.be/qk1wi7dSpn8
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/mediaWatch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#Amos #BookOfAmos #ChristianLiving #BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #Sermon #JesusChrist #GoodWorks #ChristianGrowth #SeekTheLord #Holiness #FaithInChrist #BibleTeaching #Church #Gospel #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>3766false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-god-wants-you-to-seek-amos-4-explained--72526814In this powerful sermon from Amos 4, Pastor John Musgrave explores God's warning of coming judgment and reveals three essential things every person must seek: salvation through Jesus Christ, a life of serving others, and humble worship before God. 
Discover why religious activity, personal goodness, and false gods can never provide forgiveness of sins, and why Jesus Christ alone saves from God's judgment. This biblical message examines the certainty of judgment, the sufficiency of Christ's atoning death, the Christian call to servant-hearted living, and the importance of genuine worship. 
Whether you are exploring Christianity, seeking assurance of salvation, or desiring to grow in your walk with Christ, this expositional sermon from Amos will encourage you to seek the Lord while He may be found and live for His glory.
Here’s the video @https://youtu.be/rCzSg755L9g
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#Amos4 #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #JesusChrist #Salvation #ExpositoryPreaching #GospelMessage #ChristianLiving #BibleStudy #OldTestament #ChurchLife #FaithInChrist #BiblicalTruth #SundaySermon #SeekTheLord #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>10c6face-6689-4126-afa5-0a444812927eSun, 14 Jun 2026 20:36:00 +0000John MusgraveWhat are you seeking in life—and will it save you when you stand before God? In this powerful sermon from Amos 4, Pastor John Musgrave explores God's warning of coming judgment and reveals three essential things every person must seek: salvation...In this powerful sermon from Amos 4, Pastor John Musgrave explores God's warning of coming judgment and reveals three essential things every person must seek: salvation through Jesus Christ, a life of serving others, and humble worship before God. 
Discover why religious activity, personal goodness, and false gods can never provide forgiveness of sins, and why Jesus Christ alone saves from God's judgment. This biblical message examines the certainty of judgment, the sufficiency of Christ's atoning death, the Christian call to servant-hearted living, and the importance of genuine worship. 
Whether you are exploring Christianity, seeking assurance of salvation, or desiring to grow in your walk with Christ, this expositional sermon from Amos will encourage you to seek the Lord while He may be found and live for His glory.
Here’s the video @https://youtu.be/rCzSg755L9g
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#Amos4 #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #JesusChrist #Salvation #ExpositoryPreaching #GospelMessage #ChristianLiving #BibleStudy #OldTestament #ChurchLife #FaithInChrist #BiblicalTruth #SundaySermon #SeekTheLord #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>3874false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-god-disciplines-churches-how-to-avoid-it-amos-3-9-15--72407392In this powerful expositional sermon from Amos 3:9–15, Pastor John Musgrave explains how God disciplines churches and denominations, why judgment came upon Northern Israel in Amos’s day, and what churches today must do to remain under the blessing of God rather than experience His discipline. 
This Biblical sermon explores church compromise, spiritual complacency, idolatry, devotion to Scripture, the holiness of God, and the call for the Church to glorify Christ above comfort, entertainment, and worldly acceptance. 
If you are interested in Christian preaching, Bible teaching, expository sermons, biblical faithfulness, covenant theology, the prophets, or historic Christianity, this sermon will challenge and encourage you to pursue God’s truth with seriousness and conviction.
Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/0WuXCm9Uhps
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#ChristianSermon#BibleTeaching#Amos#ExpositoryPreaching#ChurchDiscipline#BiblicalTruth#OldTestament#ChristianLiving#FaithfulChurch#GospelPreaching#BibleStudy#DenominationalDecline#Amos3#TheologicalLiberalism #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>fc977b70-15a6-470e-b2af-36f2cdd3ef10Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:56:48 +0000John MusgraveWhat happens when a church or denomination abandons God’s Word and embraces the values of the culture?  In this powerful expositional sermon from Amos 3:9–15, Pastor John Musgrave explains how God disciplines churches and denominations, why judgment...In this powerful expositional sermon from Amos 3:9–15, Pastor John Musgrave explains how God disciplines churches and denominations, why judgment came upon Northern Israel in Amos’s day, and what churches today must do to remain under the blessing of God rather than experience His discipline. 
This Biblical sermon explores church compromise, spiritual complacency, idolatry, devotion to Scripture, the holiness of God, and the call for the Church to glorify Christ above comfort, entertainment, and worldly acceptance. 
If you are interested in Christian preaching, Bible teaching, expository sermons, biblical faithfulness, covenant theology, the prophets, or historic Christianity, this sermon will challenge and encourage you to pursue God’s truth with seriousness and conviction.
Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/0WuXCm9Uhps
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#ChristianSermon#BibleTeaching#Amos#ExpositoryPreaching#ChurchDiscipline#BiblicalTruth#OldTestament#ChristianLiving#FaithfulChurch#GospelPreaching#BibleStudy#DenominationalDecline#Amos3#TheologicalLiberalism #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>4094false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blessing-over-discipline-amos-3-and-the-evidence-of-saving-faith--72266931What does it mean that God’s people are chosen by grace and brought “up out of Egypt”? 
How can believers know they truly possess saving faith in Jesus Christ? 
Drawing from Amos, 2 Peter 1, Hebrews 12, Romans 8, Revelation 20, and other key passages, this Reformed and Presbyterian sermon explains how Christians are called to live gratefully because God has rescued them from the second death, and faithfully so they may experience more of His blessing and less of His fatherly discipline. 
This evangelical Bible sermon emphasizes God’s sovereignty in salvation, the evidence of genuine faith, sanctification through the Holy Spirit, and the certainty of Christ’s coming judgment. 
If you are interested in Reformed theology, expositional preaching, Calvinism, covenant theology, Christian discipleship, or serious Bible teaching, this message will encourage you to examine your faith, walk in holiness, and rejoice in the mercy of God through Jesus Christ.
Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/WyWwBDMQOJU
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#Amos #ReformedTheology #ChristianSermon #ExpositoryPreaching #Presbyterian #Calvinism #BibleTeaching #SavingFaith #FinalJudgment #JesusChrist #ChristianLiving #CovenantTheology #Election #GraceOfGod #ChristianDiscipleship #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>eb365c44-a91f-4619-97f9-4147f740bf02Sun, 31 May 2026 20:19:56 +0000John MusgraveIn this expositional sermon from Amos 3:1-8, Pastor John Musgrave explores the Biblical themes of God’s discipline, covenant blessing, election, saving faith, final judgment, and Christian gratitude.  What does it mean that God’s people are chosen by...What does it mean that God’s people are chosen by grace and brought “up out of Egypt”? 
How can believers know they truly possess saving faith in Jesus Christ? 
Drawing from Amos, 2 Peter 1, Hebrews 12, Romans 8, Revelation 20, and other key passages, this Reformed and Presbyterian sermon explains how Christians are called to live gratefully because God has rescued them from the second death, and faithfully so they may experience more of His blessing and less of His fatherly discipline. 
This evangelical Bible sermon emphasizes God’s sovereignty in salvation, the evidence of genuine faith, sanctification through the Holy Spirit, and the certainty of Christ’s coming judgment. 
If you are interested in Reformed theology, expositional preaching, Calvinism, covenant theology, Christian discipleship, or serious Bible teaching, this message will encourage you to examine your faith, walk in holiness, and rejoice in the mercy of God through Jesus Christ.
Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/WyWwBDMQOJU
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#Amos #ReformedTheology #ChristianSermon #ExpositoryPreaching #Presbyterian #Calvinism #BibleTeaching #SavingFaith #FinalJudgment #JesusChrist #ChristianLiving #CovenantTheology #Election #GraceOfGod #ChristianDiscipleship #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>4347false1111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-re-not-like-everyone-else-god-s-call-to-be-different-amos-1-2--72146657Drawing from passages such as Amos 1–2, 1 Peter 1:14–16, Ephesians 2:1–2, John 1:12, and Luke 12:48, this message explains why believers are held to a higher standard and how the people of God are to walk in obedience, truth, holiness, compassion, and sincerity in a culture shaped by sin. 
This Reformed and Presbyterian Bible sermon examines the contrast between the world and the Church, the responsibility that comes with knowing God’s Word, and the call for Christians to reject many of the ways accepted in common society—and to live as children of God through faith in Jesus Christ. 
If you are looking for biblical preaching, evangelical teaching, Christian discipleship, and a gospel-centered sermon rooted in Scripture, this study through Amos will encourage you to pursue living in God’s ways to faithfully represent Christ in the world.
Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/x3amgPdHSd4
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#ChristianSermon #Amos #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #BiblePreaching #ExpositoryPreaching #ChristianLiving #Holiness #FaithInChrist #BiblicalTruth #GospelCentered #Evangelical #Church #ChristianDiscipleship #BibleStudy #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>23447896-265a-42e8-a7e7-1cb26e77e300Sun, 24 May 2026 20:00:30 +0000John MusgraveIn this expositional sermon on Amos 1–2, “You’re Not Like Everyone Else | God’s Call to Be Different,” we explore God’s call for Christians to live differently than people who aren’t Christians. Drawing from passages such as Amos 1–2, 1 Peter 1:14–16,...Drawing from passages such as Amos 1–2, 1 Peter 1:14–16, Ephesians 2:1–2, John 1:12, and Luke 12:48, this message explains why believers are held to a higher standard and how the people of God are to walk in obedience, truth, holiness, compassion, and sincerity in a culture shaped by sin. 
This Reformed and Presbyterian Bible sermon examines the contrast between the world and the Church, the responsibility that comes with knowing God’s Word, and the call for Christians to reject many of the ways accepted in common society—and to live as children of God through faith in Jesus Christ. 
If you are looking for biblical preaching, evangelical teaching, Christian discipleship, and a gospel-centered sermon rooted in Scripture, this study through Amos will encourage you to pursue living in God’s ways to faithfully represent Christ in the world.
Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/x3amgPdHSd4
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#ChristianSermon #Amos #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #BiblePreaching #ExpositoryPreaching #ChristianLiving #Holiness #FaithInChrist #BiblicalTruth #GospelCentered #Evangelical #Church #ChristianDiscipleship #BibleStudy #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>3713false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-christian-s-three-promised-lands-amos-2-explained--72045491Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/1Va-pV51vjQ
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#Amos #ReformedTheology #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #Christianity #ExpositoryPreaching #Heaven #NewHeavensAndNewEarth #JesusChrist #BiblicalPreaching #Gospel #ChristianLiving #CovenantTheology #BibleStudy #ChristianHope #EternalLife #Church #Amos2 #BiblicalProphecy #UnderstandingProphecy #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>d1f82af0-556a-4188-be6d-d73b6229643cSun, 17 May 2026 19:06:26 +0000John MusgraveIn this expositional sermon from Amos 2:4–16, discover why the goodness of God and the inheritance He gives to His people should inspire deep devotion, gratitude, and holiness. Drawing from the imagery of the Prodigal Son, this Biblical message...Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/1Va-pV51vjQ
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
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#Amos #ReformedTheology #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #Christianity #ExpositoryPreaching #Heaven #NewHeavensAndNewEarth #JesusChrist #BiblicalPreaching #Gospel #ChristianLiving #CovenantTheology #BibleStudy #ChristianHope #EternalLife #Church #Amos2 #BiblicalProphecy #UnderstandingProphecy #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>3686false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-the-church-is-the-promised-land-today-amos-2-explained--71949978Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/f6bwKkMxCbs
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#Amos #BibleSermon #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #ChristianSermon #PromisedLand #Church #JesusChrist #BiblicalPreaching #ExpositoryPreaching #Evangelical #OldTestament #ChristianLiving #BibleTeaching #ForgivenessOfSins #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>7836bc96-c98c-45fa-b227-fcfcb42bc22cSun, 10 May 2026 20:35:30 +0000John MusgraveWhat is the true “Promised Land” for Christians today? In this Biblical sermon from Amos 2:9–11, “How Great is the Promised Land!”, we explore how the Old Testament Promised Land ultimately points forward to Christ and His Church. This Reformed and...Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/f6bwKkMxCbs
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#Amos #BibleSermon #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #ChristianSermon #PromisedLand #Church #JesusChrist #BiblicalPreaching #ExpositoryPreaching #Evangelical #OldTestament #ChristianLiving #BibleTeaching #ForgivenessOfSins #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>3182false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-a-christian-needs-a-church-to-thrive-amos-2-9-12-explained--71843410Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/zGZiuFZQM30
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#Amos #ChurchMembership #ChristianSermon #ReformedTheology #BiblicalPreaching #EvangelicalSermon #PresbyterianSermon #ChurchMatters #ChristianLife #BibleTeaching #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>79fa12a3-8b15-4264-81bf-aad2dd9bf028Sun, 03 May 2026 19:34:59 +0000John MusgraveIn this sermon on Amos 2:9–12 titled “The Benefits Received by Being a Believing Member of the Church,” we explore why Christian discipleship was never meant to be lived in isolation. In a cultural moment where many say “I love Jesus, but not the...Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/zGZiuFZQM30
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#Amos #ChurchMembership #ChristianSermon #ReformedTheology #BiblicalPreaching #EvangelicalSermon #PresbyterianSermon #ChurchMatters #ChristianLife #BibleTeaching #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>3413false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-being-in-church-won-t-get-you-to-heaven-amos-1-2-explained--71710559Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/lS-xJSNu1IM
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#Amos #BiblicalPreaching #ChristianSermon #ReformedTheology #FinalJudgment #GospelTruth #FaithInChrist #BibleTeaching #Evangelical #Presbyterian #JudgmentDay #JesusSaves #Scripture #ChurchTruth #ExpositoryPreaching #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>e0876309-f9b4-4d4f-a105-fcd8127ee3f6Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:07:28 +0000John MusgraveIn this expositional sermon from Amos 1–2, we confront a sobering question: What good is the Church if it doesn’t protect me from judgment? This message unpacks God’s universal judgment on all nations and individuals, showing that both those outside...Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/lS-xJSNu1IM
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#Amos #BiblicalPreaching #ChristianSermon #ReformedTheology #FinalJudgment #GospelTruth #FaithInChrist #BibleTeaching #Evangelical #Presbyterian #JudgmentDay #JesusSaves #Scripture #ChurchTruth #ExpositoryPreaching #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>3785false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christianity-s-not-about-me-how-christians-feed-christ-s-sheep-john-21-15-25-explained--71468999See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/teaching
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Get the Podcast here:Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gospel-for-living-with-john-musgrave-m-div/id717990249Amazon:  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/af584057-1996-44e6-b6b5-3461d81683f8/the-gospel-for-living-with-john-musgrave-m-divSpotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5qefFK8fVnqrsDujvAhn4pSpreaker:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gospel-for-living-with-john-musgrave-m-div--6901887
#John21 #ReformedTheology #ChristianSermon #FeedMySheep #LoveJesus #BiblicalPreaching #ExpositoryPreaching #Presbyterian #GospelCentered #ChristianLiving #Discipleship #ChurchLife #FollowChrist #Evangelical #BibleTeaching #Christ’sKingdom #PuttingChristFirst  #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>804f564c-aa8b-4195-bfe2-19bd3a87817cSun, 19 Apr 2026 19:49:34 +0000John MusgraveIn this expositional sermon on John 21:15–25, “Christianity's Not About Me?  How Christians Feed Christ's Sheep,” we explore Jesus’ final conversation with Peter and what it reveals about true Christianity: loving Christ supremely and serving His...See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/teaching
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Get the Podcast here:Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gospel-for-living-with-john-musgrave-m-div/id717990249Amazon:  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/af584057-1996-44e6-b6b5-3461d81683f8/the-gospel-for-living-with-john-musgrave-m-divSpotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5qefFK8fVnqrsDujvAhn4pSpreaker:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gospel-for-living-with-john-musgrave-m-div--6901887
#John21 #ReformedTheology #ChristianSermon #FeedMySheep #LoveJesus #BiblicalPreaching #ExpositoryPreaching #Presbyterian #GospelCentered #ChristianLiving #Discipleship #ChurchLife #FollowChrist #Evangelical #BibleTeaching #Christ’sKingdom #PuttingChristFirst  #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>1035false2154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-king-on-the-shore-loyalty-to-jesus-in-john-21--71278704Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/vmeHrorITWk
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/mediaWatch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#GospelOfJohn #ReformedTheology #ChristianLoyalty #Resurrection #BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #JesusIsKing #Presbyterian #ScriptureAlone #JesusIsKing #KingdomOfGod #kingdomOfChrist  #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>1036ddfd-635a-4e7f-8a53-f56d183c48deSun, 12 Apr 2026 19:57:19 +0000John MusgraveDiscover the profound historical reliability of the resurrection and what it means to live in total loyalty to Jesus Christ as your King. In this Reformed and Evangelical exposition of John 20:30-21:14, we dive deep into the "unnecessary" eyewitness...Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/vmeHrorITWk
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/mediaWatch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#GospelOfJohn #ReformedTheology #ChristianLoyalty #Resurrection #BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #JesusIsKing #Presbyterian #ScriptureAlone #JesusIsKing #KingdomOfGod #kingdomOfChrist  #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>3542false2153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-s-christianity-still-around--71121507Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/Y418kWtm-ac
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#Christianity #Resurrection #JesusChrist #Gospel #BibleTeaching #Luke24 #ReformedTheology #ChristianFaith #EasterSermon #BiblicalTruth #Apologetics #Presbyterian #Evangelical #EmptyTomb #HeIsRisen #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>2ded6424-0226-4bde-82e0-1881a58b90fdSun, 05 Apr 2026 19:34:44 +0000John MusgraveWhy is Christianity still around after 2,000 years? In this expositional sermon on Luke 24:1–12, we examine the historical and theological foundation of the Christian faith: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This message demonstrates that Christianity...Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/Y418kWtm-ac
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#Christianity #Resurrection #JesusChrist #Gospel #BibleTeaching #Luke24 #ReformedTheology #ChristianFaith #EasterSermon #BiblicalTruth #Apologetics #Presbyterian #Evangelical #EmptyTomb #HeIsRisen #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>2491false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/good-friday-a-cup-of-wrath--71091958Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/74GZ77-SfNc
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#GoodFriday #GospelTruth #ReformedTheology #BibleTeaching #ChristianSermon #JesusChrist #Atonement #GodsWrath #SubstitutionaryAtonement #Luke2242 #CrossOfChrist #Evangelical #Presbyterian #BiblicalTheology #SolaFide #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>394e3262-dfe0-4899-b293-05a231bdb1c2Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:46:57 +0000John MusgraveThis Good Friday sermon, “Good Friday & the Cup of God’s Wrath” (Luke 22:42), explores the profound biblical doctrine of God’s wrath and Christ’s substitutionary atonement. Scripture repeatedly speaks of the “cup of God’s wrath,” poured out...Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/74GZ77-SfNc
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#GoodFriday #GospelTruth #ReformedTheology #BibleTeaching #ChristianSermon #JesusChrist #Atonement #GodsWrath #SubstitutionaryAtonement #Luke2242 #CrossOfChrist #Evangelical #Presbyterian #BiblicalTheology #SolaFide #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>1186false2152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-god-provide-protect-palm-sunday-reveals-jesus-as-king-over-life-death-john-12--70984416Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/U8BHV2XE-7o
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#PalmSunday #John12 #JesusIsKing #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #ExpositoryPreaching #BiblicalTheology #Messiah #ChristianSermon #GospelTruth #VictoryOverDeath #FearOfDeath #GodProvides #ChristOurKing #Hosanna #BibleTeaching #OldTestamentFulfillment #FaithInChrist #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>1fb6c510-30ff-4fd0-be66-93fe94554c38Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:36:39 +0000John MusgraveOn Palm Sunday in John 12:12–18, the crowds cried “Hosanna” and welcomed Jesus as the King of Israel—but what did they truly understand? In this expositional sermon, we trace the rich Old Testament background behind Palm Sunday, showing how Jesus...Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/U8BHV2XE-7o
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#PalmSunday #John12 #JesusIsKing #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #ExpositoryPreaching #BiblicalTheology #Messiah #ChristianSermon #GospelTruth #VictoryOverDeath #FearOfDeath #GodProvides #ChristOurKing #Hosanna #BibleTeaching #OldTestamentFulfillment #FaithInChrist #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>3169false2151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-god-blesses-you-do-this-immediately-biblical-response-to-blessing-deuteronomy-8--70817127See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
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#Deuteronomy8 #ChristianLiving #BlessingResponse #Faithfulness #GodsBlessings #SpiritualGrowth #BibleSermon #ChristianDiscipline #DontForgetGod #HumilityBeforeGod #ObedienceToGod #Evangelical #ScriptureTruth #Daniel4 #Nebuchadnezzar #ThornySoil #Matthew13 #James1:17 #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>dfb427a4-da10-48a7-a46d-159244a618b0Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:46:17 +0000John MusgraveWhat should you do immediately when God blesses you?In this expository sermon on Deuteronomy 8, we uncover the Bible’s clear and urgent instruction for how Christians must respond to blessing—whether material, spiritual, or circumstantial. Scripture...See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
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#Deuteronomy8 #ChristianLiving #BlessingResponse #Faithfulness #GodsBlessings #SpiritualGrowth #BibleSermon #ChristianDiscipline #DontForgetGod #HumilityBeforeGod #ObedienceToGod #Evangelical #ScriptureTruth #Daniel4 #Nebuchadnezzar #ThornySoil #Matthew13 #James1:17 #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>3971false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revelation-5-explained-why-jesus-alone-is-worthy-the-lamb-the-book-of-life-and-true-worship--70653371In this sermon you will learn:Why Jesus alone is worthy to open the scrollThe meaning of the Book of LifeHow Christ purchased sinners with His bloodWhy heaven worships the Lamb of GodWhat God desires in His church and His people
Bible PassageRevelation 5
Key ThemesJesus Christ, the Lamb of God, the Book of Life, worship in heaven, the exaltation of Christ, salvation through the cross, the mission of the church, and the glory of God.
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#Revelation5 #Revelation20 #JesusIsWorthy #LambOfGod #BookOfLife #ExaltationOfChrist #scrollwith7seals #atonement #purchasedwithblood #churchworship #evangelism #welcomingthestranger #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>779a19c4-0296-4a31-993b-13ad884e80a8Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:26:50 +0000John MusgraveIn Revelation 5, heaven asks a dramatic question: Who is worthy to open the scroll? The answer reveals the heart of the gospel—Jesus Christ, the Lamb who was slain, is worthy. In this sermon, we explore how the exaltation of Christ and the opening of...In this sermon you will learn:Why Jesus alone is worthy to open the scrollThe meaning of the Book of LifeHow Christ purchased sinners with His bloodWhy heaven worships the Lamb of GodWhat God desires in His church and His people
Bible PassageRevelation 5
Key ThemesJesus Christ, the Lamb of God, the Book of Life, worship in heaven, the exaltation of Christ, salvation through the cross, the mission of the church, and the glory of God.
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#Revelation5 #Revelation20 #JesusIsWorthy #LambOfGod #BookOfLife #ExaltationOfChrist #scrollwith7seals #atonement #purchasedwithblood #churchworship #evangelism #welcomingthestranger #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS]]>3727false2149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-table-of-bread-jesus-is-life-for-eternity-and-now-from-john-2-6--70540743 In this Bible sermon on John 2:19–21 and John 6, titled “The Table of Bread—Jesus Is Life for Eternity and Now,” we explore how Jesus Christ fulfills the Old Testament temple, specifically the Table of the Bread of the Presence from Exodus 25. The bread in the tabernacle reminded Israel that God sustained His people with manna in the wilderness and nourished their souls through His Word.
In the Gospel of John, Jesus reveals that He Himself is the true Bread of Life who gives eternal life to all who believe in Him and who sustains believers in their daily Christian walk. This sermon explains the biblical connection between the tabernacle, manna, and Jesus’ teaching in John 6, showing how believers receive life by faith in Christ alone and strength for their spiritual journey through God’s Word.
Especially helpful for Christians, evangelicals, Presbyterians, and Reformed believers, this study highlights how the Old Testament points to Christ, how Jesus gives life now and forever, and how Scripture nourishes believers as they journey through the “wilderness” of this world toward the promised inheritance of eternal life.
Here’s the video @https://youtu.be/79rcXvJ2aZM
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#JesusBreadOfLife #BreadOfLife #GospelOfJohn #John6 #BibleSermon #ChristianSermon #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #EvangelicalChristian #BiblicalTheology #OldTestamentFulfillment #Tabernacle #BreadOfThePresence #MannaFromHeaven #JesusIsLife #EternalLifeInChrist #FaithInJesus #BibleTeaching #ChristianDoctrine #WordOfGod #ChristianDiscipleship #BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #ChristInTheOldTestament #ScriptureAlone #SolaScriptura #ChristianFaith #JesusChrist #TrustInChrist #ChristianEncouragement #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>fba2e38f-e672-4170-9f42-a3c943cb1035Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:06:48 +0000John MusgraveIn what ways is Jesus “the bread of life”?                In this Bible sermon on John 2:19–21 and John 6, titled “The Table of Bread—Jesus Is Life for Eternity and Now,” we explore how Jesus Christ fulfills the Old Testament temple, specifically the... In this Bible sermon on John 2:19–21 and John 6, titled “The Table of Bread—Jesus Is Life for Eternity and Now,” we explore how Jesus Christ fulfills the Old Testament temple, specifically the Table of the Bread of the Presence from Exodus 25. The bread in the tabernacle reminded Israel that God sustained His people with manna in the wilderness and nourished their souls through His Word.
In the Gospel of John, Jesus reveals that He Himself is the true Bread of Life who gives eternal life to all who believe in Him and who sustains believers in their daily Christian walk. This sermon explains the biblical connection between the tabernacle, manna, and Jesus’ teaching in John 6, showing how believers receive life by faith in Christ alone and strength for their spiritual journey through God’s Word.
Especially helpful for Christians, evangelicals, Presbyterians, and Reformed believers, this study highlights how the Old Testament points to Christ, how Jesus gives life now and forever, and how Scripture nourishes believers as they journey through the “wilderness” of this world toward the promised inheritance of eternal life.
Here’s the video @https://youtu.be/79rcXvJ2aZM
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Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#JesusBreadOfLife #BreadOfLife #GospelOfJohn #John6 #BibleSermon #ChristianSermon #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #EvangelicalChristian #BiblicalTheology #OldTestamentFulfillment #Tabernacle #BreadOfThePresence #MannaFromHeaven #JesusIsLife #EternalLifeInChrist #FaithInJesus #BibleTeaching #ChristianDoctrine #WordOfGod #ChristianDiscipleship #BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #ChristInTheOldTestament #ScriptureAlone #SolaScriptura #ChristianFaith #JesusChrist #TrustInChrist #ChristianEncouragement #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>3434false2148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-the-temple-fulfilled-the-lampstand-the-promised-land-and-our-inheritance-john-2--70488240• The Church in this life
• Heaven at death
• The New Heavens and New Earth at Christ’s returnDrawing from John 6, John 14, Matthew 25, Hebrews 12, 1 Peter 1, and Revelation 21, we see that Christ ensures the full deliverance of His covenant people into God’s kingdom.For those in the Reformed and Presbyterian tradition, this sermon emphasizes covenant continuity, temple typology, kingdom theology, and the doctrine of perseverance.Jesus is our Temple.
Jesus is our Light.
Jesus is our Pillar of Fire.
And He will lose none of those the Father has given Him.
Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/JRL-9oxMb7w
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#JesusTheTemple#John2#Lampstand#LightOfTheWorld#PromisedLand#KingdomOfGod#ReformedTheology#Presbyterian#CovenantTheology#BiblicalTheology#ExpositoryPreaching#NewHeavensAndNewEarth#ChristianSermon#GospelOfJohn#TempleFulfillment #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>2676fae4-d4a3-45d6-8481-f7f93052f37fSun, 01 Mar 2026 22:25:47 +0000John MusgraveIn this expositional sermon from John 2:19–21, we explore how Jesus is the true Temple and the fulfillment of the Old Testament lampstand. Just as the pillar of fire led Israel to the Promised Land (Exodus 13), Jesus—the Light of the World (John 1:4;...• The Church in this life
• Heaven at death
• The New Heavens and New Earth at Christ’s returnDrawing from John 6, John 14, Matthew 25, Hebrews 12, 1 Peter 1, and Revelation 21, we see that Christ ensures the full deliverance of His covenant people into God’s kingdom.For those in the Reformed and Presbyterian tradition, this sermon emphasizes covenant continuity, temple typology, kingdom theology, and the doctrine of perseverance.Jesus is our Temple.
Jesus is our Light.
Jesus is our Pillar of Fire.
And He will lose none of those the Father has given Him.
Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/JRL-9oxMb7w
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media
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#JesusTheTemple#John2#Lampstand#LightOfTheWorld#PromisedLand#KingdomOfGod#ReformedTheology#Presbyterian#CovenantTheology#BiblicalTheology#ExpositoryPreaching#NewHeavensAndNewEarth#ChristianSermon#GospelOfJohn#TempleFulfillment #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>3302false2147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-walking-in-the-dark-understanding-life-by-jesus-the-fulfillment-of-the-temple-s-lampstand-teaching-from-the-gospel-of-john--70488234Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/67TLBNeHqJg
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#JesusTheLight#LightOfTheWorld#John2#GospelOfJohn#ReformedTheology#PresbyterianChurch#PCA#BiblicalTheology#ChristTheTemple#ExpositoryPreaching#SolaScriptura#ChristianSermon#Evangelical#Lampstand#OldTestamentFulfilled#ChristCentered#BibleTeaching#UnderstandingLife#ChristianWorldview#WildernessWandering #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>e3ba2c62-b2bd-4e06-900e-13e8c7de2f7bSun, 22 Feb 2026 22:13:18 +0000John MusgraveAre you walking in spiritual darkness? In this expositional teaching from John 2, we explore how Jesus fulfills the symbolism of the Temple’s lampstand who gives His people an understanding of life. Drawing from the Gospel of John and biblical...Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/67TLBNeHqJg
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#JesusTheLight#LightOfTheWorld#John2#GospelOfJohn#ReformedTheology#PresbyterianChurch#PCA#BiblicalTheology#ChristTheTemple#ExpositoryPreaching#SolaScriptura#ChristianSermon#Evangelical#Lampstand#OldTestamentFulfilled#ChristCentered#BibleTeaching#UnderstandingLife#ChristianWorldview#WildernessWandering #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>3577false2146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-as-the-fulfillment-of-the-temple-s-incense-altar-why-christians-prayers-are-heard-in-heaven--70488246Drawing from Exodus, Psalms, Hebrews, and Revelation, this Reformed and evangelical Bible teaching explains how the incense altar symbolized the prayers of God’s people rising before His throne, and how Jesus, as the true Temple and our great High Priest, now accomplishes perfectly what the temple furniture only foreshadowed.
Far from abandoning Old Testament worship, Christianity fulfills it: Jesus embodies the temple, mediates prayer, and faithfully intercedes for His people alone. This message is especially relevant for Christians seeking biblical assurance in prayer, and will resonate with Presbyterian, Reformed, and evangelical believers who want to understand how Christ’s priesthood guarantees confidence, humility, and joy when we pray to the Father in Jesus’ name.
Here’s the video @https://youtu.be/57V4_UUiEAg
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#JesusAndTheIncenseAltar #PrayerInJesusName #PrayersHeardInHeaven #JesusOurHighPriest #BiblicalPrayer #ChristianPrayer #ReformedTheology #PresbyterianChurch #EvangelicalChristian #BibleSermon #ExpositoryPreaching #ChristFulfillsTheTemple #OldTestamentFulfilled #TempleTheology #JohnGospel #BookOfJohn #John17 #Hebrews #BiblicalTheology #ChristCentered #SolaChristus #MeansOfGrace #ConfidenceInPrayer #HighPriestJesus #ChristianDoctrine #ChurchTeaching #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>e989310a-a55b-4c23-9900-552eb3587c93Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:56:41 +0000John MusgraveThis sermon from John 2:19–21 and John 17:1, 9, 20 explores how Jesus Christ fulfills the Old Testament temple—and specifically the altar of incense—so that the prayers of Christians are truly heard in heaven. Drawing from Exodus, Psalms, Hebrews,...Drawing from Exodus, Psalms, Hebrews, and Revelation, this Reformed and evangelical Bible teaching explains how the incense altar symbolized the prayers of God’s people rising before His throne, and how Jesus, as the true Temple and our great High Priest, now accomplishes perfectly what the temple furniture only foreshadowed.
Far from abandoning Old Testament worship, Christianity fulfills it: Jesus embodies the temple, mediates prayer, and faithfully intercedes for His people alone. This message is especially relevant for Christians seeking biblical assurance in prayer, and will resonate with Presbyterian, Reformed, and evangelical believers who want to understand how Christ’s priesthood guarantees confidence, humility, and joy when we pray to the Father in Jesus’ name.
Here’s the video @https://youtu.be/57V4_UUiEAg
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#JesusAndTheIncenseAltar #PrayerInJesusName #PrayersHeardInHeaven #JesusOurHighPriest #BiblicalPrayer #ChristianPrayer #ReformedTheology #PresbyterianChurch #EvangelicalChristian #BibleSermon #ExpositoryPreaching #ChristFulfillsTheTemple #OldTestamentFulfilled #TempleTheology #JohnGospel #BookOfJohn #John17 #Hebrews #BiblicalTheology #ChristCentered #SolaChristus #MeansOfGrace #ConfidenceInPrayer #HighPriestJesus #ChristianDoctrine #ChurchTeaching #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>3203false2144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-god-s-law-a-burden-the-ark-of-the-covenant-how-good-it-is-to-have-jesus-as-your-king-john-2-19-20--70488254Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/3A3r90xw3K4
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#JesusIsKing #John2 #GospelOfJohn #ChristianSermon #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #Evangelical #ChristTheKing #KingdomOfGod #LawAndGospel #NewHeavensAndNewEarth #JesusReturns #KingOfKings #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>5170e2e1-5988-4481-89fc-27f969d3989cSun, 18 Jan 2026 21:02:32 +0000John MusgraveIn this sermon from John 2:19-20, we see that God’s law is not a burden but a gift given by our good and gracious King, Jesus Christ. When Jesus cleanses the temple and declares, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days,” He...Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/3A3r90xw3K4
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#JesusIsKing #John2 #GospelOfJohn #ChristianSermon #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #Evangelical #ChristTheKing #KingdomOfGod #LawAndGospel #NewHeavensAndNewEarth #JesusReturns #KingOfKings #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>3568false2143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-and-the-ark-of-the-covenant-how-christ-fulfills-the-temple-john-2--70488236Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/YdDa5rmu2io
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#JesusTheTrueTemple#ArkOfTheCovenant#BiblicalTheology#GospelOfJohn#ReformedTheology#Presbyterian#KingshipOfChrist#ChristOurKing#TempleFulfilled#BibleSermon #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>d8e3cda0-21fb-4cd2-9d86-fab4fefe2895Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:28:43 +0000John MusgraveWhy does the Old Testament Temple matter for your life today? Many see the Ark of the Covenant as a relic of the past, but in John 2:13-21, Jesus reveals a startling truth: He is the true Temple and the enthroned King of the Ark.In this sermon, we...Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/YdDa5rmu2io
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#JesusTheTrueTemple#ArkOfTheCovenant#BiblicalTheology#GospelOfJohn#ReformedTheology#Presbyterian#KingshipOfChrist#ChristOurKing#TempleFulfilled#BibleSermon #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>3347false2142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-with-us-how-jesus-fulfills-the-old-testament-temple-part-1-the-most-holy-place--70488274Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/hAroaMvNaM4
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#JesusIsTheTemple#John2Sermon#BiblicalTheology#ReformedTheology#PresbyterianSermon#EvangelicalPreaching#GodWithUs#Immanuel#OldTestamentFulfilled#ChristIsTheFulfillment#ExpositoryPreaching#ConfidenceInChrist#AssuranceOfFaith #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>81dc7a62-aa72-435a-b57b-58fe25da0c05Sun, 04 Jan 2026 21:01:48 +0000John MusgraveIn this expository sermon from John 2:12–21, we see that Jesus Christ is the true and final Temple, the fulfillment of everything the Old Testament tabernacle and temple foreshadowed. When Jesus cleanses the temple and declares, “Destroy this temple,...Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/hAroaMvNaM4
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#JesusIsTheTemple#John2Sermon#BiblicalTheology#ReformedTheology#PresbyterianSermon#EvangelicalPreaching#GodWithUs#Immanuel#OldTestamentFulfilled#ChristIsTheFulfillment#ExpositoryPreaching#ConfidenceInChrist#AssuranceOfFaith #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>2605false2141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-can-i-be-sure-of-my-salvation-if-i-still-sin-isaiah-40-5-sermon--70488269Isaiah 40:5 gives a powerful answer: “The glory of the LORD will be revealed… for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”In this sermon on Isaiah 40:5, we explore how God’s glory secures the salvation of His people, bringing real comfort and assurance to believers who struggle with ongoing sin. This passage shows that our salvation does not rest on perfection, but on God’s mercy, God’s promise, and God’s sovereign power to accomplish what He speaks.Drawing from Isaiah 40, Romans 8, Ephesians 2, Daniel 9, 1 Peter 1, and the Gospel of John, this sermon explains:Why Christians can have assurance of salvation even while battling sinHow the glory of God is displayed through mercy, not human meritWhat Scripture says about evidence of salvation in the believer’s lifeWhy God’s spoken promise guarantees eternal securityThis message is especially helpful for Christians wrestling with doubt, fear of judgment, or anxiety about eternity. Rooted in Reformed and evangelical theology, it points us away from ourselves and toward the faithfulness of God, who saves His people for His glory.📖 Scripture Focus: Isaiah 40:5
✝️ Topics: Assurance of Salvation, God’s Glory, Comfort for Believers, Reformed Theology, Sovereignty of God
Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/-3Ea0F0bR3o
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#Isaiah405#AssuranceOfSalvation#GodsGlory#ChristianComfort#ReformedTheology#PresbyterianSermon#EvangelicalSermon#EternalSecurity#SalvationByGrace#BiblicalAssurance#SovereigntyOfGod#ComfortMyPeople #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>6ae46b06-4b4b-4826-a45b-4bd872338e22Mon, 29 Dec 2025 04:01:07 +0000John MusgraveHow can a Christian have comfort about eternity when we still sin every day? Isaiah 40:5 gives a powerful answer: “The glory of the LORD will be revealed… for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”In this sermon on Isaiah 40:5, we explore how God’s glory...Isaiah 40:5 gives a powerful answer: “The glory of the LORD will be revealed… for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”In this sermon on Isaiah 40:5, we explore how God’s glory secures the salvation of His people, bringing real comfort and assurance to believers who struggle with ongoing sin. This passage shows that our salvation does not rest on perfection, but on God’s mercy, God’s promise, and God’s sovereign power to accomplish what He speaks.Drawing from Isaiah 40, Romans 8, Ephesians 2, Daniel 9, 1 Peter 1, and the Gospel of John, this sermon explains:Why Christians can have assurance of salvation even while battling sinHow the glory of God is displayed through mercy, not human meritWhat Scripture says about evidence of salvation in the believer’s lifeWhy God’s spoken promise guarantees eternal securityThis message is especially helpful for Christians wrestling with doubt, fear of judgment, or anxiety about eternity. Rooted in Reformed and evangelical theology, it points us away from ourselves and toward the faithfulness of God, who saves His people for His glory.📖 Scripture Focus: Isaiah 40:5
✝️ Topics: Assurance of Salvation, God’s Glory, Comfort for Believers, Reformed Theology, Sovereignty of God
Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/-3Ea0F0bR3o
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#Isaiah405#AssuranceOfSalvation#GodsGlory#ChristianComfort#ReformedTheology#PresbyterianSermon#EvangelicalSermon#EternalSecurity#SalvationByGrace#BiblicalAssurance#SovereigntyOfGod#ComfortMyPeople #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>2926false358fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-jesus-makes-the-way-straight-to-rescue-sinners-isaiah-40-3-4-sermon--70488237Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/7pwbi8lfquI
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#Isaiah40 #ReformedTheology #JesusSaves #Isaiah40 #ReformedTheology #JesusSaves #SovereignGrace #ExpositoryPreaching #GospelHope #BibleStudy #ChristianSermon #StraightWay #VictoryInChrist #GodsRescue #PromisedLand #GraceAlone #Presbyterian #Evangelical #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>e970217d-d8cb-4d9f-a37b-6084477ed873Sun, 21 Dec 2025 22:11:20 +0000John MusgraveThis sermon from Isaiah 40:3–4 explains how Jesus Christ rescues sinners and makes the way straight for salvation. Drawing from the Old Testament promise of deliverance from exile and its fulfillment in Christ, this message shows how God brings His...Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/7pwbi8lfquI
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#Isaiah40 #ReformedTheology #JesusSaves #Isaiah40 #ReformedTheology #JesusSaves #SovereignGrace #ExpositoryPreaching #GospelHope #BibleStudy #ChristianSermon #StraightWay #VictoryInChrist #GodsRescue #PromisedLand #GraceAlone #Presbyterian #Evangelical #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>3557false357fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comfort-comfort-my-people-how-christ-paid-for-sin-isaiah-40-1-2--70488328This message will be especially helpful for:Christians seeking Biblical comfort.Viewers interested in Reformed theology.Presbyterian and evangelical sermon listeners.Those studying Isaiah, the gospel, and Christ’s atonement.
Scripture references include: Isaiah 40:1–2; Isaiah 53:5; Romans 3:23; Romans 4:25; Romans 6:23; Colossians 1:12–14; Galatians 5:16.
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#Isaiah40 #ReformedTheology #ChristianSermon #Presbyterian #Gospel #ExpositoryPreaching #JesusChrist #Atonement #BiblicalComfort #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>f60339ac-d1e0-44f8-aeb4-6549a53d2c00Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:58:28 +0000John MusgraveWhat is true comfort?In Isaiah 40:1–2, God declares comfort to His people by proclaiming that their hard service is completed and that their sin has been paid for. This sermon explores the Biblical meaning of comfort, exile, and forgiveness through a...This message will be especially helpful for:Christians seeking Biblical comfort.Viewers interested in Reformed theology.Presbyterian and evangelical sermon listeners.Those studying Isaiah, the gospel, and Christ’s atonement.
Scripture references include: Isaiah 40:1–2; Isaiah 53:5; Romans 3:23; Romans 4:25; Romans 6:23; Colossians 1:12–14; Galatians 5:16.
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#Isaiah40 #ReformedTheology #ChristianSermon #Presbyterian #Gospel #ExpositoryPreaching #JesusChrist #Atonement #BiblicalComfort #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>3229false356fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cost-of-honoring-christ-joseph-nicodemus-and-the-courage-to-lose-esteem-john-19-32-38--70488243Key Takeaways & Timestamps:0:00 Introduction: Why the World is Unkind to Believers (Matthew 5:10-12)2:30 Joseph and Nicodemus: Respectable People Who Believe in Jesus (Luke 23:50-51)5:15 Heaven's Assessment: Testimonies of the Father, Son, and Spirit (John 1:34, 15:26)8:05 Why Disbelief Persists: A Lack of Care to Know God (Romans 1:19-28)11:40 Jesus the King, Priest, and Tabernacle: The Significance of the Myrrh and Aloes (Exodus 30, Psalm 45)15:00 How to Honor Jesus: Worshipping Him above all Else (John 5:22-23)19:15 Honoring Christ through Care and Generous Giving (Isaiah 26:8, 2 Cor 9:7)23:45 The Courage to Lose Esteem: Why Jesus is Worth More Than Your Reputation (Philippians 3:4-8)

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#John19 #John19_38to42 #HonoringJesus #CostOfDiscipleship #Sermon #JosephAndNicodemus #Reformed #Presbyterian #Evangelical #Christian #Theology #Gospel #BiblicalTeaching#Worship #SecretDisciple #CourageousFaith #ChristianLiving #ChristIsKing #LosingEsteem #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving
]]>f986ff87-7fa0-4a64-9cac-3bdeee52ffc3Sun, 07 Dec 2025 19:45:41 +0000John MusgraveIn this powerful sermon on John 19:38-42, we explore the remarkable story of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus—two respected, yet fearful, Jewish leaders who risked everything to publicly honor Jesus after His crucifixion.This message, geared toward...Key Takeaways & Timestamps:0:00 Introduction: Why the World is Unkind to Believers (Matthew 5:10-12)2:30 Joseph and Nicodemus: Respectable People Who Believe in Jesus (Luke 23:50-51)5:15 Heaven's Assessment: Testimonies of the Father, Son, and Spirit (John 1:34, 15:26)8:05 Why Disbelief Persists: A Lack of Care to Know God (Romans 1:19-28)11:40 Jesus the King, Priest, and Tabernacle: The Significance of the Myrrh and Aloes (Exodus 30, Psalm 45)15:00 How to Honor Jesus: Worshipping Him above all Else (John 5:22-23)19:15 Honoring Christ through Care and Generous Giving (Isaiah 26:8, 2 Cor 9:7)23:45 The Courage to Lose Esteem: Why Jesus is Worth More Than Your Reputation (Philippians 3:4-8)

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]]>3339false2140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-be-amazed-at-jesus-five-ot-images-at-the-cross-john-19-31-37--704882571️⃣ The Pierced King who bore humiliation for His people
2️⃣ The Passover Lamb who saves from eternal death
3️⃣ The Curse-Bearer who takes God’s judgment in our place
4️⃣ The Temple Sacrifice whose blood secures our forgiveness
5️⃣ The Living Water who cleanses and gives eternal lifeThis sermon is especially for Christians who want to understand the depth of Jesus’ work, including those from evangelical, Reformed, and Presbyterian traditions.If you want to see how Jesus completes the story God began in Genesis—and why His final words should astonish believers—this sermon will help you look at the cross with new wonder, worship, and confidence.Scripture: John 19:30
Theme: Christ the King fulfilling Scripture
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#Jesus #John19 #ItIsFinished #GospelOfJohn #ReformedTheology #ChristianSermon #OldTestament #BibleTeaching #Presbyterian #ChristTheKing #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>9c533ff6-18cd-4a5d-b80b-3c04630d53b2Sun, 30 Nov 2025 22:32:03 +0000John MusgraveIn John 19:30, Jesus declares, “It is finished.” But what exactly was finished? In this sermon, we explore five Old Testament images that God embedded into Israel’s Scriptures—each pointing to the Messiah—and how Jesus fulfilled every one of them on...1️⃣ The Pierced King who bore humiliation for His people
2️⃣ The Passover Lamb who saves from eternal death
3️⃣ The Curse-Bearer who takes God’s judgment in our place
4️⃣ The Temple Sacrifice whose blood secures our forgiveness
5️⃣ The Living Water who cleanses and gives eternal lifeThis sermon is especially for Christians who want to understand the depth of Jesus’ work, including those from evangelical, Reformed, and Presbyterian traditions.If you want to see how Jesus completes the story God began in Genesis—and why His final words should astonish believers—this sermon will help you look at the cross with new wonder, worship, and confidence.Scripture: John 19:30
Theme: Christ the King fulfilling Scripture
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#Jesus #John19 #ItIsFinished #GospelOfJohn #ReformedTheology #ChristianSermon #OldTestament #BibleTeaching #Presbyterian #ChristTheKing #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>3177false2139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/relaxed-and-happy-how-jesus-cross-should-affect-your-life-john-19-30--70488248Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/nLbSU5-D0eY
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#John1930 #ItIsFinished #FinishedWorkOfChrist #GospelRest #ChristianJoy #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #EvangelicalChristian #AssuranceInChrist #JesusSaves #BibleTeaching #SermonClip #ChristianEncouragement #GraceAlone #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #Justification #JustificationByFaith #WSC33 #WestminsterShorterCatechism33 #WCF11 #WestminsterConfessionOfFaith11 #HeidelbergCatechism1]]>61b18a2f-983f-461e-a358-1f2ada996e23Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:52:46 +0000John MusgraveExperience the freedom, rest, and joy that flow from Jesus’ final words on the cross: “It is finished.” In this sermon on John 19:30, we explore how Christ’s completed work removes all our sins, secures our salvation, and gives believers a deep,...Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/nLbSU5-D0eY
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#John1930 #ItIsFinished #FinishedWorkOfChrist #GospelRest #ChristianJoy #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #EvangelicalChristian #AssuranceInChrist #JesusSaves #BibleTeaching #SermonClip #ChristianEncouragement #GraceAlone #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #Justification #JustificationByFaith #WSC33 #WestminsterShorterCatechism33 #WCF11 #WestminsterConfessionOfFaith11 #HeidelbergCatechism1]]>2919false2138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marked-by-christ-s-blood-the-new-covenant-and-the-hyssop-of-john-19-28-29--70488242Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/Ysp8JDf1RVE
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#John19 #CovenantTheology #ReformedTheology #Hyssop #BloodOfChrist #NewCovenant #ExpositoryPreaching #ChristianSermon #Evangelical #Presbyterian #BibleTeaching #GospelTruth #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>8c5e3096-4b8e-4b55-903b-f08ed67e48c6Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:10:07 +0000John MusgraveIn John 19:28–29, the apostle John records a small but theologically rich detail at the crucifixion of Jesus: a hyssop branch lifted to the Savior’s lips. This sermon explores why that matters—connecting the cross to the Old Testament covenant signs...Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/Ysp8JDf1RVE
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#John19 #CovenantTheology #ReformedTheology #Hyssop #BloodOfChrist #NewCovenant #ExpositoryPreaching #ChristianSermon #Evangelical #Presbyterian #BibleTeaching #GospelTruth #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>2859false2137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marked-for-life-jesus-death-blood-and-hyssop-john-19-28-29--70488261061d4968-df18-47f8-970a-80932ee75b7bWed, 12 Nov 2025 19:11:45 +0000John MusgraveIn this sermon, Marked for Life: Jesus’ Death, Blood, and Hyssop, Pastor John Musgrave explores the deep symbolism of hyssop at the cross from John 19:28–29. Drawing powerful connections to the Passover in Exodus 12, this message reveals how the blood...2804false2136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cleansed-by-the-blood-jesus-hyssop-and-the-cure-for-spiritual-leprosy-john-19-28-29--70488252Here’s the video for the full sermon @ https://youtu.be/8YREyHBfqZA
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#John19 #JesusBlood #Hyssop #CleansedByChrist #ReformedTheology #EvangelicalSermon #BibleTeaching #GospelMessage #Presbyterian #OldTestamentFulfilled #SpiritualLeprosy #ChristianFaith #SermonOnTheCross #BibleStudy #ChristOurRedeemer #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>f71b79cd-f4bb-4074-808c-6312a7f623eeWed, 12 Nov 2025 18:54:57 +0000John MusgraveIn John 19:28–29, Jesus declares, “I am thirsty,” and a sponge soaked in sour wine is lifted to His lips on a hyssop branch — a small detail rich with Old Testament meaning. In this sermon, Pastor John Musgrave explores how the hyssop at the cross...Here’s the video for the full sermon @ https://youtu.be/8YREyHBfqZA
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#John19 #JesusBlood #Hyssop #CleansedByChrist #ReformedTheology #EvangelicalSermon #BibleTeaching #GospelMessage #Presbyterian #OldTestamentFulfilled #SpiritualLeprosy #ChristianFaith #SermonOnTheCross #BibleStudy #ChristOurRedeemer #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>309false2136bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-jesus-returns-how-christians-will-live-with-god-forever-revelation-21-1-5--70488250Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/Ku6xGrqbHyg
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#WhenJesusReturns#NewHeavenAndNewEarth#Revelation21#ChristianSermon#EndTimesTeaching#JesusSecondComing#BibleTeaching#ReformedTheology#GospelHope#EternalLifeInChrist #LifeOnTheNewEarth#Revelation21#NewHeavenAndNewEarth#WhenJesusReturns#JesusSecondComing#ChristianSermon#BibleTeaching#ReformedTheology#PresbyterianChurch#GospelHope#EternalLifeInChrist#EndTimesTeaching#GodsPromise#JesusMakesAllThingsNew#HeWillDwellWithUs #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>2d29b878-2d90-452e-bbfb-95ba87b61808Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:17:30 +0000John MusgraveWhat will life be like for Christians when Jesus returns? Discover the glorious promise of the new heaven and new earth in Revelation 21, where Christ dwells with His people forever and makes all things new.In this sermon from Revelation 21:1–5,...Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/Ku6xGrqbHyg
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/teaching
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#WhenJesusReturns#NewHeavenAndNewEarth#Revelation21#ChristianSermon#EndTimesTeaching#JesusSecondComing#BibleTeaching#ReformedTheology#GospelHope#EternalLifeInChrist #LifeOnTheNewEarth#Revelation21#NewHeavenAndNewEarth#WhenJesusReturns#JesusSecondComing#ChristianSermon#BibleTeaching#ReformedTheology#PresbyterianChurch#GospelHope#EternalLifeInChrist#EndTimesTeaching#GodsPromise#JesusMakesAllThingsNew#HeWillDwellWithUs #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>357falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/separated-from-death-how-jesus-makes-the-spiritually-dead-clean-before-god-john-19-28-30--70488247In John 19:28–30, the Apostle John tells us that Jesus received the sour wine on a hyssop branch just before crying out, “It is finished.” That single detail opens a doorway into a powerful Old Testament image — the cleansing of what was unclean, including leprosy, mildew, and death itself.In this message, Pastor John Musgrave explains how the hyssop at the cross reveals that Jesus’ blood doesn’t just forgive sin — it separates you from death.
Through faith in Christ, you are cleansed from spiritual death, made holy before God, and welcomed into His presence — now and forever.📖 Scripture Focus: John 19:28–30, Numbers 19, Romans 5–6, Ephesians 2, 1 Peter 1:2
🕊️ Main Theme: Jesus cleanses His people from death through His blood👉 Chapters:00:00 – Introduction02:10 – Hyssop in the Old Testament07:30 – Death as the ultimate uncleanness15:45 – Spiritual death and separation from God25:00 – Jesus cleanses and separates us from death32:00 – What it means to approach God as “clean”38:30 – Living now and in the future in the presence of God
Here’s the video @https://youtu.be/uin1F1sQG-Y
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/teaching
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#JesusCleanses #John1928 #FromDeathToLife #HyssopInTheBible #ReformedTheology #PresbyterianSermon #EvangelicalSermon #TheCrossOfChrist #SpiritualDeath #JesusSaves #HyssopAndTheCross #ChristianTeaching #BibleStudy #BornAgain #ReformedPreaching #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>0e3cbff0-2cc9-4cb9-a284-f96d9ab7de65Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:54:24 +0000John MusgraveAre you spiritually alive — or still separated from God by death? In John 19:28–30, the Apostle John tells us that Jesus received the sour wine on a hyssop branch just before crying out, “It is finished.” That single detail opens a doorway into a...In John 19:28–30, the Apostle John tells us that Jesus received the sour wine on a hyssop branch just before crying out, “It is finished.” That single detail opens a doorway into a powerful Old Testament image — the cleansing of what was unclean, including leprosy, mildew, and death itself.In this message, Pastor John Musgrave explains how the hyssop at the cross reveals that Jesus’ blood doesn’t just forgive sin — it separates you from death.
Through faith in Christ, you are cleansed from spiritual death, made holy before God, and welcomed into His presence — now and forever.📖 Scripture Focus: John 19:28–30, Numbers 19, Romans 5–6, Ephesians 2, 1 Peter 1:2
🕊️ Main Theme: Jesus cleanses His people from death through His blood👉 Chapters:00:00 – Introduction02:10 – Hyssop in the Old Testament07:30 – Death as the ultimate uncleanness15:45 – Spiritual death and separation from God25:00 – Jesus cleanses and separates us from death32:00 – What it means to approach God as “clean”38:30 – Living now and in the future in the presence of God
Here’s the video @https://youtu.be/uin1F1sQG-Y
See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/teaching
Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#JesusCleanses #John1928 #FromDeathToLife #HyssopInTheBible #ReformedTheology #PresbyterianSermon #EvangelicalSermon #TheCrossOfChrist #SpiritualDeath #JesusSaves #HyssopAndTheCross #ChristianTeaching #BibleStudy #BornAgain #ReformedPreaching #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>3129false2135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vinegar-and-hyssop-from-mocking-to-mercy-how-jesus-cleanses-his-people-john-19-28-30--70488235
Here’s the video: https://youtu.be/ufFXaOll7ww
See other resources and teaching at:  https://www.christchurchclayton.org/teaching
Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#JesusCleanses#TheCrossOfChrist#John19#ChristianSermon#GospelMessage#ReformedTheology#PresbyterianChurch#BibleTeaching#CleansedByTheBlood#HowJesusCleanses #FromMockingToMercy#GraceAndForgiveness#CleansingAtTheCross#ChristOurKing#JesusSaves#GospelOfJohn#HumilityAndGrace #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>c02b8f7f-bf8b-4854-8945-d00ee619b171Sun, 26 Oct 2025 20:14:14 +0000John MusgraveIn John 19:28–30, the Apostle John records two small but powerful details at the cross — vinegar and hyssop. What do these mean? In this sermon, Pastor John Musgrave explains how these symbols reveal the mercy of Christ and the way Jesus cleanses His...
Here’s the video: https://youtu.be/ufFXaOll7ww
See other resources and teaching at:  https://www.christchurchclayton.org/teaching
Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#JesusCleanses#TheCrossOfChrist#John19#ChristianSermon#GospelMessage#ReformedTheology#PresbyterianChurch#BibleTeaching#CleansedByTheBlood#HowJesusCleanses #FromMockingToMercy#GraceAndForgiveness#CleansingAtTheCross#ChristOurKing#JesusSaves#GospelOfJohn#HumilityAndGrace #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>3483false2134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-every-christian-needs-the-church-john-19-13-27-sermon--70488249Here’s the video:  https://youtu.be/IY3C_xEC4tU
See other resources and teaching at:  https://www.christchurchclayton.org/teachingWatch other sermons in the Gospel of John series here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC   #ChristianSermon #ReformedTheology #Evangelical #Presbyterian #John19 #WhyGoToChurch #ChurchCommunity #BibleTeaching #FaithInChrist #BodyOfChrist #WorshipTogether #Ecclesiology #TheologyOfChurch #ImportanceOfChurch  #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>29490468-2979-4d16-888a-0b4bb0b31d34Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:03:06 +0000John MusgraveIn this sermon from John 19:13–27, Pastor John Musgrave shows how the scene at the cross reveals why every believer needs the Church for their spiritual survival. Surrounded by a world that rejects Jesus, Christians are called to worship together,...Here’s the video:  https://youtu.be/IY3C_xEC4tU
See other resources and teaching at:  https://www.christchurchclayton.org/teachingWatch other sermons in the Gospel of John series here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD
#JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC   #ChristianSermon #ReformedTheology #Evangelical #Presbyterian #John19 #WhyGoToChurch #ChurchCommunity #BibleTeaching #FaithInChrist #BodyOfChrist #WorshipTogether #Ecclesiology #TheologyOfChurch #ImportanceOfChurch  #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving]]>3456false2133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-the-center-of-all-history-the-true-king-of-all-nations-john-19-14-24-sermon--70488260198e974a-6996-4675-af88-8c188a416871Sun, 12 Oct 2025 19:35:17 +0000John MusgraveIn this sermon from John 19:14–24, Pastor John Musgrave shows how Jesus stands at the very center of all history and reigns as the true King over every nation. Even as He hung on the cross, God declared Christ’s universal kingship through Pilate’s...3450false2132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-is-your-king-choosing-jesus-over-caesar-government-and-false-gods-john-19-12-16--70488256c4ec81d5-7c9d-40ca-9f65-3cecb1e7953dSun, 05 Oct 2025 21:14:09 +0000John MusgraveIn John 19:12–16, the Jewish leaders cry out, “We have no king but Caesar.” This powerful passage confronts us with the ultimate question of one’s life: Who is your king? In this sermon, Pastor John Musgrave explains why every person must choose...3564false2131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-witness-man-s-persecution-and-god-s-sovereignty-john-19-sermon--70488253https://youtu.be/XIokoHx-y_USee other resources and teaching at: https://www.christchurchclayton.org/teachingWatch other sermons in the Gospel of John series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD]]>77794295-7d04-415c-b4e6-25432e4bcdbcSun, 28 Sep 2025 20:46:41 +0000John MusgraveChristians are commanded to speak up about who Christ is, but this will bring them persecution. Here are truths to help the Christian continue witnessing and to patiently endure the resistance of the world.In this sermon from John 19:6–11, titled “My...https://youtu.be/XIokoHx-y_USee other resources and teaching at: https://www.christchurchclayton.org/teachingWatch other sermons in the Gospel of John series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD]]>3688false2130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-true-reason-jesus-was-put-to-death-john-19-sermon--70488258b29b4452-436c-4a26-bf06-efc5f1c296f7Sun, 14 Sep 2025 20:06:25 +0000John MusgraveIn this sermon, “The True Reason Jesus Was Put to Death,” from John 19, we explore the question: Why did Jesus have to die? According to God’s law, all sin deserves death — yet Jesus, the innocent Son of God, willingly became our substitutionary...3138false2129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-like-jesus-our-derided-king-sermon-on-john-18-19--70488259In this sermon, “Being Like Jesus, Our Derided King” (John 18:20–19:8), we explore how Christ, the true King and Son of God, was scorned and despised by the world—and why His followers should expect the same. Drawing from Scripture, we see that persecution and suffering come not because of wrongdoing, but because our lives testify to the truth of who Jesus is: God Himself and King over all His people. Just as unbelievers suppress the truth of God’s existence, His law written on their hearts, and the certainty of coming judgment, Christians become a reminder of these realities and are therefore hated. Yet, as heirs with Christ, we are called to rejoice in sharing His sufferings, enduring scorn with faithfulness, and living in such a way that our good works bring glory to God. This message will challenge and encourage believers—especially Christians in the Reformed, Presbyterian, and Evangelical traditions—to follow Jesus’ example in a world that rejects Him.#JesusIsKing #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #EvangelicalChristian #GospelTruth #John18 #John19 #SufferingForChrist #PersecutedChurch #ChristianEncouragement #FollowingJesus #ReformedFaith #ChristAlone #SuppressingTheTruth #Judgment #God’sLawOnHearts #Conscience]]>7eff2431-a998-4d88-bcef-f3ecd226b397Sun, 07 Sep 2025 20:12:23 +0000John MusgraveJesus, God and king, was despised by the religious and the non-religious, and His followers will be, too.  They should know this will happen, and glory in being like Jesus, suffering for believing and testifying to the truth about who Jesus is. In...In this sermon, “Being Like Jesus, Our Derided King” (John 18:20–19:8), we explore how Christ, the true King and Son of God, was scorned and despised by the world—and why His followers should expect the same. Drawing from Scripture, we see that persecution and suffering come not because of wrongdoing, but because our lives testify to the truth of who Jesus is: God Himself and King over all His people. Just as unbelievers suppress the truth of God’s existence, His law written on their hearts, and the certainty of coming judgment, Christians become a reminder of these realities and are therefore hated. Yet, as heirs with Christ, we are called to rejoice in sharing His sufferings, enduring scorn with faithfulness, and living in such a way that our good works bring glory to God. This message will challenge and encourage believers—especially Christians in the Reformed, Presbyterian, and Evangelical traditions—to follow Jesus’ example in a world that rejects Him.#JesusIsKing #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #EvangelicalChristian #GospelTruth #John18 #John19 #SufferingForChrist #PersecutedChurch #ChristianEncouragement #FollowingJesus #ReformedFaith #ChristAlone #SuppressingTheTruth #Judgment #God’sLawOnHearts #Conscience]]>3695false2128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-the-derided-king-why-we-love-him-john-18-36-19-8-sermon--70488262464bbfc2-d8d6-4a7d-b262-7584d0de8d62Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:36:02 +0000John MusgraveLearn the reasons why the world and especially non-Christian religious people deride Jesus; and see why we love Him for those very same things.3843false2127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-fear-testifying-to-the-truth-about-jesus-john-18-12-40--70488265See video, at: https://youtu.be/zNJIPf0s95I]]>a393111f-9238-4e9e-9ba7-61c5b7bc72d3Sun, 17 Aug 2025 19:40:30 +0000John MusgraveChristians know the truth about Jesus, and we’re called to tell it, even though it is threatening to us.  See why and how we can overcome our fear to tell this truth.  I hope this teaching is greatly helpful to you! See video, at:...See video, at: https://youtu.be/zNJIPf0s95I]]>2865false2126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-truth-about-jesus-from-john-18-12-40-08-10-2025--7048826871424dde-59d6-4c9f-9025-fcbdbb77f6dcThu, 14 Aug 2025 18:22:36 +0000John MusgraveThis is the unedited, whole sermon of August 10, 2025. The previous two podcasts were points one and two, split. This podcast is the sermon altogether.Summary:  Jesus was wrongly condemned and killed, but He was and is God who came into the world to...3305falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-innocence-of-jesus-why-he-was-wrongly-crucified-john-18-explained--70488278bc66f068-cf9b-489a-be84-97612b51d6ffSun, 10 Aug 2025 23:47:34 +0000John MusgraveThe reason Jesus was crucified.  Was it just?1719false2125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-truth-about-jesus-king-god-and-reigning-from-heaven-john-18-explained--704882728f9b4a43-62f4-44d6-bb09-d1cfce0b3456Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:14:04 +0000John MusgraveWhat are the three unique things Jesus said about Himself during His trials before the unbelieving Jews and Pilate of Rome?1860false2124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-threat-in-believing-the-truth-about-jesus-from-john-18-1-14--704882713a2b039b-18bc-4177-8841-c7335e212e39Sun, 03 Aug 2025 19:46:19 +0000John MusgraveMany speak of how believing the truth about Jesus brings peace—and it does.  Here’s how it brings threat, and what to do about it.3283falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christ-s-plan-to-unify-the-church-from-john-17-9-26--70488255e4e73096-832b-43f4-b07c-54ab577d850dWed, 30 Jul 2025 19:29:05 +0000John MusgraveWhat does Jesus think about denominations? Jesus’ two components for the Church being one.1326false2122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-jesus-like-doctrine-or-love-from-john-17-9-26--7048827768eb06d4-2cd7-4f31-ad7e-9491034c0cf1Tue, 29 Jul 2025 22:43:21 +0000John MusgraveHave you ever heard doctrine and love pitted against each other? Most likely, you have. Did Jesus advocate love for others and minimize doctrine as "for the mean"? Or, did Jesus take doctrine as of utmost importance and dismiss those crying for love...1523false2122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-everything-will-not-go-well-for-you-as-a-christian-john-17-9-26--70488276c7dfd3f9-cc84-48f9-ad23-88501434c509Mon, 28 Jul 2025 02:13:30 +0000John MusgraveJesus is at the Father's right hand in heaven, and all authority has been given to Him in heaven and on earth. So, you as a Christian should expect everything to go well for you, without problems, right?1061false2122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/here-s-why-god-protects-the-church-john-17-9-26--704882951df97725-e3b0-42d7-8e51-ba1b02b4f8f1Sun, 27 Jul 2025 19:52:05 +0000John MusgraveJesus prays that after He ascended to heaven, the Father would protect the Church.  From what?  Is He doing that?3806false2122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-knows-god-from-john-17-1-8--704882865d7e0419-e01b-4ff4-a0ec-9183dffdecfbSun, 20 Jul 2025 19:18:09 +0000John MusgraveJesus says that Christians know the one, true God, who is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.3235false2121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-map-a-flashlight-in-a-dark-cave-john-16--70488290610bbe7b-07a8-4b1a-a31d-a197b9f338beSun, 13 Jul 2025 19:09:48 +0000John MusgraveBy the Bible and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, Christians can know how to have eternal life and how to live.3101false2120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-pray-why-you-can-get-heard-from-john-16-12-31--70488280d0c72e59-ebb1-423f-9c12-1c8c7e299203Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:54:34 +0000John MusgravePray to Jesus, the Father, or the Holy Spirit?  Who does God respond to?  Why does He hear?3544false2119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grief-but-joy-in-life-from-john-16-5-7-16-22-33--70488264c7872ba8-334a-4111-9cb1-3778f46456dfSun, 29 Jun 2025 18:32:38 +0000John MusgraveLife is hard. Why, in Jesus, does one also experience joy?2835false2118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-a-little-while-jesus-resurrection-ours-from-john-16-5-16-22-29-33--704882821a44b4b3-fe9b-4388-859a-d3cce7051278Sun, 22 Jun 2025 19:57:29 +0000John MusgraveJesus’ soul rose to heaven when He died; so, the souls of believers will, too.3462false2117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trusting-the-church-its-book-from-john-16-12-15--70488263d8a2667a-2f62-4582-8b79-62bcdf9dd5cfSun, 15 Jun 2025 20:17:38 +0000John MusgraveA Christian can have confidence in the New Testament and Christianity because of the Holy Spirit.3606false2116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/confidence-for-speaking-of-jesus-part-2-from-john-15-26-27-16-5-11--704882704b39d129-d408-4890-ba5b-7c93e39b73d0Sun, 08 Jun 2025 19:06:21 +0000John MusgraveAs we testify of Jesus, the Holy Spirit testifies of Jesus, too; and, specifically, He testifies three things about Him. 3411false2115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/confidence-for-speaking-of-jesus-from-john-15-26-27-16-7-11--7048829242b1edeb-39a6-49bf-90f6-6ca53cb5e8c1Sun, 01 Jun 2025 19:06:29 +0000John MusgraveWhy should a Christian have confidence in speaking about Jesus?3213false2114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cares-of-this-world-from-john-16-5-7--70488267b516dcda-9bf4-4746-8979-3e9a6bbe9667Sun, 25 May 2025 18:46:58 +0000John MusgraveCare for the stuff of God. Care for your spiritual life. Care not so much about the stuff of this world.3031false2113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-your-loving-christians-from-john-15-4-5-8-16-4--7048833388c41d90-2ec2-404e-a3de-df0f602af253Sun, 18 May 2025 20:52:42 +0000John MusgraveYour loving other Christians in the Church has an important role in their lives and will lead to God’s receiving more glory.3496false2112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-not-mortar-shelling-to-jesus--704882799d87790f-2a47-4694-ba71-51ac78e7a34eSun, 11 May 2025 20:42:08 +0000John MusgraveExamining Isaiah 53 and King Jehoiachin. Lots of stuff in the Old Testament looks like Jesus, but it speaks of others first.3718false162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-church-a-place-of-christ-s-love-from-john-15-9-17--70488291ae9d12a0-e6a9-4684-bc56-5dae20c27879Sun, 11 May 2025 19:27:13 +0000John MusgraveChrist’s different kind of love is to fill His churches.3165false2111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-purpose-of-hardships-from-john-15-1-8-15-16-16-4-part-2--704882993227f4c7-2461-464e-a4dc-66d313787f59Sun, 04 May 2025 19:39:24 +0000John MusgraveHardships are not meaningless for the Christian. 3287false2110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-care-about-a-fruitful-life-from-john-15-1-8-15-16-16-4--7048829364904c91-1004-4c39-b336-06956f4728fbSun, 27 Apr 2025 18:30:24 +0000John MusgraveJust getting saved is not a great way to live.  Hear the advantages of seeking a fruitful life.2733false2109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/good-friday-the-atoning-king-from-isaiah-53-4-8-11-12--70488287d547283b-9cb5-4c3f-b854-27271f5c6edaSun, 20 Apr 2025 22:29:50 +0000John MusgraveGood Friday was terrible for Jesus, but beyond good for those who are His people: how the death of Jesus can forgive your sins.897false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blessing-by-believing-without-seeing-from-john-20-19-31--704883002d353a7e-c394-4a5f-8f83-faacbeabca31Sun, 20 Apr 2025 20:45:26 +0000John MusgraveEveryone believes a ton of stuff they don’t see.  Jesus asks people to believe in Him, though we can’t see Him.  And believing in Him leads to ultimate blessing—eternal life.2944false2108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-is-a-king-why-is-this-helpful-from-2-samuel-7-9-14--70488289425b7989-5097-4d35-898e-4c046d36b0b3Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:17:37 +0000John MusgraveThe good news is that Jesus is God’s choice for king of His people.  God the Father announced this on Palm Sunday.3195false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fruit-market-from-john-15-1-16-4--7048831386ba676b-08e9-41dd-90f8-e83e34b1622eSun, 06 Apr 2025 19:33:09 +0000John MusgraveThe result of believing in Jesus?  Fruit!3895false2107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-s-been-good-to-me-so-far-from-john-15-1-6-part-two--70488294782cf7c8-2783-4407-b94f-c3c440292509Sun, 30 Mar 2025 19:00:09 +0000John MusgraveWhat did Jesus mean when He told His disciples to “remain” in the vine—to remain in Him?2859false2106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sticking-around-from-john-15-1-6--704883585742a04e-2130-4526-a7ee-4430c463c9aeSun, 23 Mar 2025 20:01:24 +0000John MusgraveWho is “cut off” from the Vine, and what does that mean?3869false2105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/obedience-power-and-benefit-from-john-14-15-15-5-14-15--70488302f0962ce1-945d-4ad9-8480-db76ede78068Sun, 16 Mar 2025 20:02:28 +0000John MusgraveThe God who loves His people dwells in each Christian by the Holy Spirit, who gives us the ability to obey Jesus' commands and show Him thereby that we love Him.3380false2104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/without-love-where-would-you-be-right-now-from-john-14-15-31--704883216e3bce3e-c71d-46bb-86f0-c6e4130f0b01Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:16:49 +0000John MusgraveThe Triune God loves Christians, and this significantly affects their lives.2819false2103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-greater-things-than-jesus-from-john-14-12-23-15-4-5--70488273cdd9b71e-6968-443a-937e-0d1774ed1423Sun, 02 Mar 2025 19:06:50 +0000John MusgraveJesus said that “anyone with faith in Him” would do the things He was doing, and greater things than He had done.  What was He talking about?2484false2102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christianity-and-expecting-miracles-from-john-14-11-14--704883727ff65892-a8a6-41c5-a32e-19e59c7df1efSun, 23 Feb 2025 20:44:03 +0000John MusgraveMiracles are not so a Christian can get whatever he wants.  God does miracles, rather, to bring glory to Himself.  3308false2101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-than-a-rabbi-from-john-14-6-11--70488296471c93a4-c65c-496a-85f1-9f03b43be0d5Sun, 16 Feb 2025 19:43:34 +0000John MusgraveJesus was not just a rabbi, , but God, teaching of Himself.  What does this mean for us?2933false2100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-love-one-another-from-john-13-34-35--704882979fd9cada-f384-4562-a78d-e2ae613eba7dSun, 09 Feb 2025 21:05:07 +0000John MusgraveJesus commands His people to love one another as an essential action of being a member of His Church. This mutual love identifies Christians, has a great function in their lives, and is defined by Jesus’ own life.2709false299fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prepared-to-live-in-a-life-with-troubles-from-john-13-1-14-6--704882982fbff2fe-f3e6-45af-8a5f-e7152501dbb6Sun, 02 Feb 2025 20:48:38 +0000John MusgraveGod delights to show His mercy to undeserving sinners, which He demonstrated in Jesus’ death.3884false298fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christianity-is-not-just-an-option-from-john-13-18-30--704882750d80f382-b3a6-40d4-965b-546b77e78c95Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:59:48 +0000John MusgraveThe world discards Jesus, and not by good thinking.  But the world needs Jesus, so Christians spread the news about Him in numbers of ways.3402false297fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/serve-to-love-as-jesus-did-from-john-13-1-17-part-2--70488347bef5d48d-ef78-47c2-a589-c39ec5b1e82cSun, 19 Jan 2025 20:13:11 +0000John MusgraveChristians are called “priests” by God, and, like Jesus, our great high priest, we are to love our brothers and sisters in the Church by serving.3203false296fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/looked-down-upon-christians-from-john-13-1-18--70488304c9ce0662-4d56-49fa-8706-573ac0836e43Sun, 12 Jan 2025 19:56:15 +0000John MusgraveChristians are looked down upon by nonbelievers, who should instead be desiring what Christians have from God.2981false295fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/confident-bold-faith-in-jesus-from-john-12-42-50--7048835004b51648-8083-4c38-8fef-232cbb964b77Sun, 05 Jan 2025 19:27:44 +0000John MusgraveChristians can be rightly confident about their faith in Jesus.2989false294fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-work-of-the-spirit-in-evangelism-and-beyond-from-john-12-37-42--70488361471ee124-56ec-495d-91ff-b9e17514070fSun, 29 Dec 2024 19:24:55 +0000John MusgraveThe Spirit of God means belief or disbelief, healing or disrepair.2652false293fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exile-restoration-understanding-jesus-from-matthew-2-16-18--70488310b6184dbe-c61f-443e-902c-28f765d9a92cFri, 27 Dec 2024 21:02:50 +0000John MusgraveThere's a key component to understanding Jesus:  it's the Old Testament exile to Babylon for the people of God (think:  Daniel) and three things God had promised His people at the time He restored them.  Jesus, in His descending to earth, begins the...1571false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/take-comfort-if-jesus-is-your-king-from-matthew-2-16-18--7048828305656f95-b93a-4eb1-9b93-41ac3c03c9adSun, 22 Dec 2024 21:19:26 +0000John MusgraveWhile this life often brings hardship and mourning, if Jesus is your king, you have modified comfort in this life and complete comfort in the life to come.3697false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-god-preserves-his-people--704882847c791103-f48d-4643-a385-3cd661e70e7bSun, 15 Dec 2024 20:19:38 +0000John MusgraveJust as the Father preserved Jesus (in Egypt) and brought Him back into the Promised Land, so today He preserves believers (in the Church) until He brings them into the final Promised Land, the New Heavens and Earth.3495false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cross-a-marker-of-our-future-benefit-from-john-12-23-33--70488285c6eba9e3-7319-4e8c-b086-2c665604dc43Sun, 08 Dec 2024 19:42:44 +0000John MusgraveJesus says the cross is a marker of how Satan will be driven out completely from the earth (and the presence of Christians) when Jesus comes back and establishes the New Heavens and New Earth.2697false292fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cross-christians-future-benefit-part-1-from-john-12-23-33--70488362a6b862bc-5cc5-4309-9bc6-b60a8b18d896Sun, 01 Dec 2024 22:09:11 +0000John MusgraveThe cross gives us a preview of how, at Jesus’ return, judgment will come upon the world.  This fact benefits Christians now.2265false291fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cross-and-our-benefit-in-this-era-from-john-12-31--7048836438a3225c-ef84-4484-bd98-d98a9c0e1a5bSun, 24 Nov 2024 20:36:27 +0000John MusgraveHow the cross affects this era, between Jesus' ascension to heaven and His return to earth. Specifically, how is "judgment on the world" and how is "Satan driven out" in our era?3089false290fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-judgment-driving-out-of-satan-at-the-cross-from-john-12-31--7048838782db4062-0c8e-4cfb-9878-cb9eef22373dSun, 17 Nov 2024 19:08:46 +0000John MusgraveJesus said that with the cross, judgment was coming on the world and Satan would be driven out. How was this true in Jesus’ death and ascension to heaven 2,000 years ago? The answer is good news to believers today.2937false289fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cross-the-glory-of-jesus-from-john-12-23-36--704883012305d140-ee0d-4df5-b5f5-97f05dc47df3Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:24:37 +0000John MusgraveThe Church proclaims a Jesus on the cross, a thing of shame to the world.  Why does it do this?2992false288fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-everyone-a-king-who-s-different-from-john-12-12-36--70488307a98ca6ad-bb57-4d25-9d6b-4c9160fcef3bSun, 03 Nov 2024 20:14:33 +0000John MusgraveJesus is a king who came to earth not to receive glory, but to die for His people, a group from all walks of life and all spots on the earth, so that He could bring them to heaven to be with Him.3777false287fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-worthy-of-my-worship-from-john-12-1-11--70488288b52ae899-de17-4067-96fe-d02617a26068Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:57:50 +0000John MusgraveJesus is worthy of your worship. Why?3520false286fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/glowing-love-for-believing-ha-ha-from-john-11-45-57--70488311cadb82a6-b0e4-4944-8b50-4a634c1380ffSun, 20 Oct 2024 18:18:11 +0000John MusgraveKnow as a Christian that doing good and believing in Jesus will bring you persecution, just as it did for Jesus. Knowing this will help you endure it.3188false252fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-the-gospel-is-disbelieved-part-2-from-john-11-38-53--70488306a1512e1a-ab37-4bf9-91f5-84b4115ed0f4Sun, 13 Oct 2024 20:40:07 +0000John MusgraveReceiving the gospel requires humility, when in our souls we are proud and want recognition.3741false284fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-gospel-rejected-part-1-from-john-11-38-57--7048831927628ca5-4c2c-4178-9cd6-8930c8db8233Sun, 06 Oct 2024 17:59:36 +0000John MusgraveWhat is the motivation for not believing the gospel?  People reject the good news (the gospel) not for intellectual or factual reasons, but because Jesus is king (the Christ).3056false283fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-god-and-giver-of-life-from-john-11-11-45--704883186a791f68-4c13-41a1-93bf-6bd2a2d95372Sun, 29 Sep 2024 19:22:27 +0000John MusgraveJesus hates death, but is God and the giver of life.2375false282fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-is-not-about-me-part-2-from-john-11-1-15--704883202a1c9c0b-84de-43f8-a4da-9c76525a5e8aSun, 22 Sep 2024 18:54:54 +0000John MusgraveLife is not about you, and realizing this can mean your dealing with personal hardship well.2782false281fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-is-not-about-me-part-one-from-john-11-1-5--704883535fb285c1-a101-4bdb-8bad-5398435ee024Sun, 15 Sep 2024 19:12:34 +0000John MusgraveLife is not about you, and realizing this can keep us from bitterness and anger.3080false280fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-i-m-certainly-going-from-john-10-27-42--70488354423e718d-f7af-423c-9671-529efb840f25Sun, 08 Sep 2024 18:25:37 +0000John MusgraveJesus and the Father both guarantee that all who’ve come to Jesus will be raised to eternal life at the last day.2446false279fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-you-came-to-be-one-of-christ-s-sheep-from-john-10-2-4-11-16-22-42--70488327bf1bded1-edad-44df-b06d-8d828ef314b3Sun, 01 Sep 2024 20:02:17 +0000John MusgraveBecause the Father chose you to be one of Christ’s sheep, you heard the gospel and followed Jesus.2614false278fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-christ-jesus-is-the-son-of-god-from-john-10-22-42--70488303a01d1add-76b6-495b-8f5d-5d5bab5e2199Sun, 25 Aug 2024 18:39:57 +0000John MusgraveJesus clearly taught that He was both the king/the Christ and God Himself.2427false277fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-adds-to-his-flock-the-church-from-john-10-14-21--704883129bd679cc-4fd4-4e9c-b291-c1596cbe507dSun, 18 Aug 2024 19:24:26 +0000John MusgraveJesus continues to add believers to His Church, and He uses His sheep to do so.3062false276fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-design-for-my-care-the-good-shepherd-from-john-10-11-18--70488316aa11876d-b35b-4f94-ab38-bb73286d7885Sun, 11 Aug 2024 21:37:54 +0000John MusgraveEvery Christian needs the Church.3667false275fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-shepherd-and-my-flock-from-john-10-1-11--70488329422271a9-c6a0-4924-82ff-7015957f543cSun, 04 Aug 2024 18:52:47 +0000John MusgraveEveryone has a shepherd.  Jesus is the best one.3376false274fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-earth-bringing-light-john-9-part-5--704883943322613f-feda-420c-97d3-3e830b12e699Sun, 28 Jul 2024 19:48:39 +0000John MusgraveJesus, light of the world, calls us to bring light (Him) to the unbelieving, in the midst of the darkness that surrounds them.3204false273fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persecution-not-joy-from-john-9-part-4--70488322c9d95216-ebb5-4964-bbc5-e146b38d818fSun, 21 Jul 2024 19:04:33 +0000John MusgraveA person’s receiving eternal salvation should be met by joy, but it mostly receives persecution.3615false272fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-cleansed-me-of-my-sins-john-9-part-3--70488305d2ffb658-2340-44da-8173-56337816fdc7Sun, 14 Jul 2024 19:22:29 +0000John MusgraveWe are excluded from God's presence unless we are cleansed of our sins.  Jesus cleanses away the sins of all who come to Him.3165false271fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-made-me-see-from-john-9-part-two--704883230b9ceb39-6106-4e87-9ea0-4cba933969f6Sun, 07 Jul 2024 18:59:07 +0000John MusgraveChristians have believed the gospel and now can understand life because Jesus gave them spiritual sight.3118false270fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-is-god--7048830889620bf0-8a38-423e-be37-563c5997b48aSun, 30 Jun 2024 23:43:30 +0000John MusgraveThe Bible and the Church have been clear:  Jesus is God.  Unbiased atheists and historians must leave this open as a possibility.3510false269fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-jesus-sees-from-matthew-9-35-38-chuck-jacob--70488331f7fc6a8a-de96-4299-a0f5-c4debf60081fSun, 23 Jun 2024 19:28:37 +0000John MusgraveJesus sees all pain, He sees it with compassion, and He sees it as an opportunity to bring true relief.2664false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/misevaluation-of-jesus-persecution-from-john-8-37-59--70488399d2703f98-e9ce-4977-8484-09767cd821c8Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:36:10 +0000John MusgraveJesus is usually misevaluated; and as He was persecuted, so Christians have been and will be.3007false268fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-honor-jesus-from-john-8-49-54--7048831405019df6-6ee4-4012-923d-094329b28382Sun, 09 Jun 2024 18:28:49 +0000John MusgraveThe Father’s desire is that His Son be honored.2789false267fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inheritance-from-john-8-31-59--7048833909523b0d-f093-404a-8c72-1078c00b925fSun, 02 Jun 2024 20:48:14 +0000John MusgraveOn “the large estate” of the world, there are two kinds of people:  children of the owner and unrelated servants.3107false266fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-heaven-john-8-19-30--70488349edb19bad-dddf-4044-afbe-08efc1532787Sun, 26 May 2024 20:28:47 +0000John MusgraveWhat Jesus said about Himself, heaven (& how one gets there), and detractors to faith in Him.3591false265fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-validity-of-jesus-huge-claims-from-john-8-13-20-28-29--704883518acbe3d3-b1e5-4577-8a65-06ec30b6c759Mon, 20 May 2024 00:24:28 +0000John MusgraveJesus’ claims about Himself were huge.  What were they, and why should we believe them?2671false264fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/following-jesus-means-having-light-from-john-8-12--704883528001b8eb-b9a4-418e-8a37-22ff10b20030Sun, 12 May 2024 19:24:10 +0000John MusgraveJesus, the light of the world, is the way a person can understand life.3562false263fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-christian-s-understanding-final-vindication-from-john-7-1-19-52--7048833715b583d4-10f7-4d82-95fa-6feab75134f7Sun, 05 May 2024 21:07:40 +0000John MusgraveBecause of the Holy Spirit whom Jesus has given, Christians can understand God, life, and the Scriptures.3991false262fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-we-grow-to-understand-god-s-truth-more-from-john-7-14-17-part-two--704884005fb90027-d7ed-4a5d-9bf8-e1e819efe76bSun, 28 Apr 2024 20:53:24 +0000John MusgraveHow being convinced that God is good enables the believer to understand God's Word more & the unbeliever to believe in Jesus.2698false261fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-barrier-to-knowing-of-jesus-from-john-7-17--704884096d0e851a-c725-47d5-9ac3-83efd8b2132bSun, 21 Apr 2024 19:50:49 +0000John MusgraveDiscerning whether or not Jesus’ teaching came from God requires something surprising2959false260fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-was-not-phishing-from-john-7-14-18--70488309f6fe0724-fdab-4886-8ad7-34340faf8054Sun, 14 Apr 2024 20:24:39 +0000John MusgraveJesus' teaching gives us confidence to believe in Him (and to walk in His ways).2982false259fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-jesus-life-was-yours-is-about-from-john-7-1-13--70488338085422e0-3904-431c-a684-86691919c799Sun, 07 Apr 2024 21:18:26 +0000John MusgraveJesus' response to the crowds shows us what His life was (and what our lives are to be) about.722false258fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/confidence-that-the-resurrection-happened-john-20-easter-sunday-03-31-2024--70488315df68c23e-e9aa-44cf-b870-1f8159f8f8eeSun, 31 Mar 2024 20:06:04 +0000John MusgraveOne thing explains well, with simplicity, clarity, logic, and common sense, the actions of Jesus’ disciples the weekend Jesus was crucified:  that Jesus actually rose from death, and the disciples saw and talked with Jesus for the next 40 days. 3374false257fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-king-who-saves-his-enemies-from-john-11-12--7048833093d5558a-f7c5-45fa-88ba-c491b5196603Sun, 24 Mar 2024 18:44:17 +0000John MusgraveThe things Jesus did and the things said about Jesus on Palm Sunday show who Jesus is: the Son of God and the king, who saves those who believe in Him.3433false256fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/belief-belief-belief-all-life-long-from-john-6-66-7-1--7048838154419682-7d90-4160-8650-9a4908a0e8ccSun, 17 Mar 2024 19:35:23 +0000John MusgraveJesus asks, “You do not want to leave too, do you?”:  a challenge for Christians to endure to the end.3190false255fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-re-on-the-list-from-john-6-35-65--704883796bdee696-15db-4c3a-8dab-6d09b7081de7Sun, 10 Mar 2024 19:19:57 +0000John MusgraveThere’s a reason some people believe and many do not.3906false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eating-is-believing--704883467c92c021-fc30-46e6-af9d-04f1de8d5152Sun, 03 Mar 2024 22:52:05 +0000John MusgraveRecognize that disbelief in Jesus is a function of only valuing the temporary.  Value, instead, the eternal by believing in Jesus and enduring in your faith in Him.3386false253fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-need-for-jesus-in-life-john-6-16-21--7048839312b0543c-ad81-473b-a965-b8d8881e5e59Sun, 25 Feb 2024 20:07:02 +0000John MusgraveA person needs Jesus not only in death, but in life, too.3588false252fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magnitude-of-jesus-from-john-6-1-15-part-two--70488335430f2604-e575-446f-a10a-493336aa7b8aSun, 18 Feb 2024 21:04:20 +0000John MusgraveJesus is rejected not because He’s too “little” (not enough), but too great.3229false251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/signs-that-jesus-is-god--704883677a35be73-c716-4e02-867c-c7c0f035022aSun, 11 Feb 2024 20:01:30 +0000John MusgraveThere are signs today in the lives of Christians that display that Jesus is God.2981false250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/qualities-to-believe-in-jesus-john-5-31-47-part-two--70488369a61e8edd-e380-45fc-ba52-4addff7c456dSun, 04 Feb 2024 18:50:12 +0000John MusgraveWhat is inside someone that brings him to faith in Jesus? And what does the believer have within, given to him when God saves Him?3187false249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/multiple-witnesses-john-5-31-47-part-one--7048836558674e89-2f72-4eef-9df5-2dcfba215316Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:38:59 +0000John MusgraveThat Jesus is God the Son is not disbelieved from a lack of proof.2306false248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-is-god-cost-benefits-john-5-1-30-part-2--7048838042af85ac-46f8-44aa-a582-9fe6cffcf6b7Sun, 21 Jan 2024 19:18:49 +0000John MusgraveJesus taught that He was God.  The way we deal with this has costs and benefits.3919false247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-is-from-jesus-john-5-1-30--70488416af4676a6-0357-42dc-a808-c5f72a9e536cSun, 14 Jan 2024 20:02:30 +0000John MusgraveBeing in the Church and being eternally saved are not the same thing.3709false246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-the-cause-of-belief-from-john-4-42-54--70488366c50ff11d-8f34-4eba-82e9-4ecf239ab20fSun, 07 Jan 2024 19:12:03 +0000John MusgravePeople disbelieve not because they lack proof, but because they lack life.  When Jesus give a person life, that person then sees and believes.2561false245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cause-of-belief-john-4-42-54-part-one--70488421053ce6a1-89a3-40b7-9ccd-37e72af6d03bSun, 31 Dec 2023 21:06:50 +0000John MusgraveReasoned arguments and miracles don’t cause belief.3471false244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-they-do-not-know-about-from-john-4-28-42--70488422e330c828-56ca-4557-b448-e8b61f21d947Sun, 24 Dec 2023 19:59:04 +0000John MusgraveThere is blessing in doing the will of God.3393false243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sowing-today-for-the-future-from-john-4-28-42--70488382550f0597-c2d2-4500-8253-5154e143c5dbSun, 17 Dec 2023 20:16:06 +0000John MusgraveAs Christians, we sow the gospel today for a harvest--new believers--in the future.3174false242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-people-to-value-from-john-4-27-30--7048832565a8cccd-62ba-4510-bf33-8277f5d80e60Sun, 10 Dec 2023 20:29:19 +0000John MusgraveJesus valued women (and so should we), and we are to value Him as our Christ (our king).4184false241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/worshipping-in-spirit-the-true-worship-of-the-true-faith-from-john-4-16-26-part-two--70488363aab40774-f993-4a6c-b6a0-2f8abd575a48Sun, 03 Dec 2023 20:51:29 +0000John MusgraveTrue Worship is worship to the true God, given to Him in His presence. 2782false240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/true-religion-true-worship-it-s-about-jesus-john-4-16-26--70488324300deea1-f289-4dbb-8b24-c5cdbafac7f1Sun, 26 Nov 2023 20:19:36 +0000John MusgraveChristianity, solely, is true religion, with true worship.3150false239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-water-s-effect-from-john-4-1-15--7048839738ac0bc8-b65c-490f-919a-8bab3d52b29fSun, 19 Nov 2023 23:24:33 +0000John MusgraveJesus gives people "living water" (the Holy Spirit).  He changes the Church, our lives, and our eternities forever.3788false238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/after-death-according-to-jesus-john-3-31-36--704883897037da22-2c75-4b25-8983-a8118d5761adMon, 13 Nov 2023 01:45:28 +0000John MusgraveJesus knew what happens to people after death. He had seen it from the beginning, and communicated it to us during His time on earth.3400false237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-made-a-wise-choice-from-john-3-22-30--70488332d779dd23-146e-4511-932f-0f88c9d53b03Sun, 05 Nov 2023 20:29:42 +0000John MusgraveIn joining the Church, you made a wise choice.3713false236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disbelief-is-not-intellectual-john-3-19-21-part-two--70488340f7d6d8f7-cefd-47d5-9914-805192dc4a4dSun, 29 Oct 2023 19:36:58 +0000John MusgraveThe Apostle John explains disbelief: rejection of Jesus is not a matter of intellectual dissatisfaction, but of moral trepidation.3976false235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diagnosing-and-overcoming-nonbelievers-disbelief--704883865d389212-8231-44f7-a516-82f8aa8d3aacSun, 22 Oct 2023 21:16:42 +0000John MusgraveBecause unbelievers are afraid of being condemned, they don’t come to Jesus. Yet coming to Jesus frees a person from the condemnation they fear.3107false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gospel-to-all-now--704883908dc22aa1-8cd9-407a-92ec-9098dc886854Sun, 15 Oct 2023 19:43:42 +0000John MusgraveGod loves and opens membership in the kingdom of God & eternal life to the world.  Christians can know that any person is a possible future believer in Jesus, and can pray, serve, and speak to that end.3961false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/believing-in-the-son--7048840433a40ac1-2686-4976-bd49-8bd89bd930b0Sun, 08 Oct 2023 19:16:24 +0000John MusgraveAll are perishing, but God provides a way not to perish.  Christians can be confident in their Faith, as it's not a religion composed of thoughts of men, but of the testimony of the One who came from heaven.3072false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spiritual-birth-before-faith--70488395db83a8a5-8741-4b14-96f1-51cee729ba82Sun, 01 Oct 2023 20:00:24 +0000John MusgraveGod causes and works spiritual birth in a person so that he can see and then believe.3683false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ability--704883755c3c0cbc-b291-4a2d-8ca3-90ab78fd093bSun, 24 Sep 2023 18:12:11 +0000John MusgraveDisbelief in Jesus and persecution of His people comes from a lack of ability to see and hear.3486false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zeal-for-god-his-worship--70488334ed35a557-34de-4384-b824-112aa4f826caSun, 17 Sep 2023 19:08:01 +0000John MusgraveIt is good to be zealous, for the right things!  Jesus calls the Christian to zeal for God and for worshipping Him.3817false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/distracted--7048841925842c16-eebe-41df-954d-a7cc75ec3504Sun, 10 Sep 2023 19:21:01 +0000John MusgraveThe Christian Faith is about Jesus.  Don’t get distracted from Him!2634false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/signs-of-jesus-glory-king-and-god-john-2-1-11--70488408ea87ec20-0df0-46ec-9d8d-df55c7fdfaeaSun, 03 Sep 2023 19:34:52 +0000John MusgraveJesus' signs disclose who He was. His turning water into wine revealed He was king and God Himself.3351false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/signs-glory-john-2-1-11--7048841815ba9326-4150-40e5-97b4-c5cc7082b6aeSun, 27 Aug 2023 18:59:05 +0000John MusgraveWhat is the meaning of glory?  And what did Jesus’ signs (miracles) point to?3020false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/son-of-man-john-1-47-51--704884272bd72745-e792-4ff2-9077-e1cd35fa2474Sun, 20 Aug 2023 18:55:28 +0000John MusgraveJesus calls Himself the "Son of Man." This term is defined in the Old Testament, and tells us lots about Jesus.4223false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/come-and-see-jesus--704883787cb43467-d4e2-4785-b7ce-7b7d7470a419Sun, 13 Aug 2023 18:57:38 +0000John MusgraveAs Christians, we aren’t required to convert the souls of unbelievers.  What we do is invite others to consider Him.3643false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seen-as-king-john-1-34-51--70488383194a2ee0-6514-41ec-abef-9e6054e7b0e3Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:50:29 +0000John MusgraveThe faithful of Israel who saw Jesus face-to-face proclaimed Him the king, and approached Him with reverence.4108false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-baptizing-with-the-holy-spirit--704884238b027b1f-7087-4ecd-ae33-2a92dc2aedbaSun, 30 Jul 2023 19:37:15 +0000John MusgraveProof that Jesus is alive in heaven, baptizing people on earth with the Holy Spirit, is in the changed lives and beliefs of His people.3799false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-i-respond-to-a-king-part-two-john-1-1-3-16-36--7048840717e7461d-140e-494f-808d-e07280525003Sun, 23 Jul 2023 18:44:49 +0000John MusgraveJohn the Apostle wants his readers to know that Jesus is a king. What is the appropriate way to respond to your king, Jesus?3248false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/safety-by-my-king-son-of-god-john-1-1-3-16-36--704884118d16a113-7d31-4f61-bb34-416f19060c74Sun, 16 Jul 2023 18:43:48 +0000John MusgraveJohn the baptist makes clear that Jesus is the king God has for all His people.  As people look to their kings for safety, so I should look to Jesus, my king, for safety in life and in death.3564false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-king-lamb-of-god--70488398258a8854-3130-4226-9ec0-08a592215914Sun, 09 Jul 2023 20:20:25 +0000John MusgraveJohn the baptist calls Jesus "the Lamb of God."  What does this mean?3122false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-connecting-with-all-sorts-of-people--70488414ae6447f1-b8a4-442d-b505-683676030795Sun, 02 Jul 2023 19:44:38 +0000John MusgraveJesus saves all kinds of people.  This builds the Church.  This encourages our evangelism.3927false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-how-we-know-god-from-john-1-14-18-part-3--70488341abfbbef3-c399-4d4c-8b6f-977f630fb97eSun, 25 Jun 2023 18:55:43 +0000John MusgraveFrom Jesus, we can know God.  Here's why.2642false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eternal-life-peace-and-abundance-through-jesus-the-great-king-john-1-14-18-part-2--704883361ebe79ff-b61b-4ace-9f41-7dc9335cb09fSun, 18 Jun 2023 20:52:58 +0000John MusgraveJesus exceeds all kings before and after Him, providing for His people life, peace, and abundance that is not just for a while, but eternal.4052false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-the-superior-true-temple-from-john-1-14-18--70488406aebd1b3c-913c-4a2b-bfce-1e6f354e114cSun, 11 Jun 2023 19:42:50 +0000John MusgraveJesus fulfills the meaning and function of the Old Testament temple, to our great benefit.3663false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blind-disbelieving-from-john-1-1-14-part-two--70488345cdeb1d65-96f1-4e2a-92ab-3e3d7315720eSun, 04 Jun 2023 18:49:06 +0000John MusgraveWhy are so many in the world disbelieving? Jesus says it is because people are born in spiritual darkness, functionally blind to seeing/understanding spiritual truth.3975false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disbelief-belief-in-jesus-from-john-1-1-5--70488425c4eae7fb-3e3e-40e7-bc94-14367e09d1afSun, 28 May 2023 19:26:51 +0000John MusgraveMost people don't become Christians. John, the apostle, explains why.3654false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-king-we-bless-and-why-palm-sunday-from-john-12-12-16--70488342fd7e6ac0-519d-4f7e-8f7c-4d1838f192f8Thu, 25 May 2023 19:38:44 +0000John MusgraveThe message of Palm Sunday is that Jesus is a king.  He's a king who achieves blessing for His people beyond the hopes of those who praised Him with palm branches that day.3372false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/strong-faith-that-jesus-is-the-christ-john-20-24-31--7048834450d72d05-2533-41b5-a3e8-12ab7b73e957Sun, 21 May 2023 21:47:44 +0000John MusgraveThe resurrection is reason to believe that Jesus is the Christ.3644false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-king-is-my-shepherd-a-king-is-the-gospel-part-7-from-john-15-11-15-18-33-37--70488357d8be63a6-b6b1-484e-b2d8-52b8ceadb4e0Sun, 21 May 2023 21:37:17 +0000John MusgraveRejoice that Jesus is your king, for as your king He is your shepherd who leads you into blessedness and satisfaction.3823false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-good-news-is-having-a-king-soul-prosperity-part-6--70488348896c9b3a-115b-4a77-a083-7a142a197216Sun, 14 May 2023 18:42:46 +0000John MusgraveThrough the faithful king, Jesus, we can have a prosperity of soul.3509false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-a-king-is-the-good-news-justice-part-5-from-john-5-21-30--70488426b801d1e1-2a0f-4ac4-bd5b-743a1341e1c9Sun, 07 May 2023 19:34:51 +0000John MusgraveIt is good news that Jesus is the king, because the king is the final judge, too.  Jesus, as king, provides true and complete justice, in grace and love to His people (and that's good news!).4137falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-a-king-is-the-good-news-he-is-punished-part-4-from-john-19-1-6-12-22--70488343e15a0761-70dd-4e57-9f59-23257d54bb9bSun, 30 Apr 2023 18:58:37 +0000John MusgraveGod's king took upon himself the punishment God's people deserved for their sins and established justice for the people.  Jesus, our king, did this in the gospel, too.3891false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-a-king-is-the-good-news-worship-security-part-3-john-1-32-34-49--704883733f1e5cea-0914-4a8e-ba39-6d9e3d0598eaSun, 23 Apr 2023 22:52:18 +0000John MusgraveThat Jesus is a king is the good news because as king, Jesus fulfills the kingly roles of enabling His people to worship acceptably (and to have joy from that) and of defeating our enemy of death to forge for us a secure place to live (now, upon...3734false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-a-king-is-the-good-news-forgiveness-part-2-from-john-1--70488371285785a1-cb35-418a-9e94-dd55bc209bf5Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:57:00 +0000John MusgraveGod's people get the good benefits of God through His King, Jesus (today:  forgiveness and the building of the Church).3312false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-a-king-is-the-gospel-he-conquers-brings-blessing-from-john-1--70488430c36ab542-703b-42d5-89c2-a966aa0139bdSun, 26 Mar 2023 18:48:33 +0000John MusgraveFirst-century, Jewish Christians believed that having a king was good news.  So should we. Here’s why.3739false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christ-king-john-1-part-two--70488384ec48d5fa-1c98-4595-a3bc-08fc32b1ef68Sun, 19 Mar 2023 19:07:42 +0000John MusgraveChrist is the Greek word for “anointed one,” and meant to the first-century, Jewish and Christian world:  king.  This greatly affects our view of Jesus and defines the what the “good news” is.3628false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-christ-john-1-part-one--7048839656bb3aeb-72d7-4d56-9cef-9dcb10c613dfSun, 12 Mar 2023 18:20:18 +0000John MusgraveJohn seeks to assure his readers that the Christ is Jesus; but what does “Christ” mean?2676false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-christ-is-jesus-the-divine-son-of-god-john-20-29-31-the-gospel-of-john-sermon-1--7048842979d2e362-22b3-4352-9008-ded98e14c577Sun, 05 Mar 2023 20:38:33 +0000John MusgraveThe Christ is Jesus, who is the divine Son of God.  Few believe this, so this belief will cost me, but this belief is well-worth it.3837false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moral-law-of-god-is-good-1-kings-22-41-53-part-two--70488359e6839fc4-6f6c-4785-b80e-e33f6f4e8572Sun, 26 Feb 2023 21:29:44 +0000John MusgraveGod's law is disaster for salvation (we cannot be accepted by God based on our obedience to His law), but is blessing as a guide for life.3930false193fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-is-my-god--70488410b1e57098-db44-4ae4-93a1-ace58608d5beMon, 20 Feb 2023 01:06:59 +0000John MusgraveWhat determines who is your god?2998false192fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-eternity-rests-on-jesus-faithfulness--70488360a6e06476-eaf4-4212-83c1-672726558ae7Sun, 12 Feb 2023 19:59:32 +0000John MusgraveYour eternal safety and blessing depend on Jesus' being your king.3224false191fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/benefit-now-and-in-the-end-from-jesus-1-kings-22-1-40-part-two--70488391e12ecded-65e7-4f1b-b2be-91ba37019a32Sun, 05 Feb 2023 21:29:31 +0000John MusgraveThe wicked often prosper today, but it is temporary.3337false190fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-god-s-truth-1-kings-22-1-29-34-36--704884155fa441a9-f044-4dfd-8601-c08a0ae7147cSun, 29 Jan 2023 21:10:00 +0000John MusgraveLove God's Word.  Come to it.  Be taught by it.  Accept its rebuke and correction. 3762false189fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/staying-in-god-s-blessing-1-kings-21-part-two--7048840165562c0e-2735-4b5d-9734-fe136339c0d2Sun, 22 Jan 2023 19:58:30 +0000John MusgraveGod loves His people, so He disciplines them for their good.  Whether by discipline or by avoiding it, we can experience God's blessings.4060false188fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/influencers-and-your-life-from-1-kings-21-1-19--7048840502f07173-d3bf-4b1e-8fb7-53cd8c28cdb6Sun, 15 Jan 2023 19:43:56 +0000John MusgraveThe influence that is wise to have on our lives is that of Jesus and of those who know and love Him. 3761false187fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/killing-the-king-in-my-life-from-1-kings-20-22-30--70488370e62fda7a-dbb5-4a2c-b3c4-27310a0b946bSun, 08 Jan 2023 19:50:55 +0000John MusgraveJesus came to protect your life by enabling you to be faithful.3307false186fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gospel-kill-the-king-from-1-kings-20-22-43--70488424c6fb2cc4-d204-409e-b0aa-bb72cf09e275Sun, 01 Jan 2023 20:58:45 +0000John MusgraveJesus, as king of His people, protects His people for eternity from the king who would do them harm.3167false185fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gold-incense-and-myrrh-jesus-the-priest-temple-from-matthew-2-7-12--70488428287e3357-27ff-4b3a-a864-f6fdf5345e86Thu, 29 Dec 2022 17:59:28 +0000John MusgraveThe gifts offered to Jesus foreshadowed His coming work as temple and priest for His people.3184false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bethlehem-a-king-the-good-news-of-christmas-matthew-2-1-12-16-17--704883884127e6f2-f4bf-4ed3-9db3-8e4404236dd2Sun, 18 Dec 2022 20:18:22 +0000John MusgraveThe significance of Bethlehem at Jesus' birth is that now God's people have a king who is their shepherd. This is good news!3634false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/immanuel-god-with-us-to-save-matthew-1-18-25--70488376bc6d00a9-7f71-4c1e-82b8-e5aefa0820eaSun, 11 Dec 2022 20:22:07 +0000John MusgraveEvery person has the enemies of Satan, death, final judgment, and the sin nature within. The victory over each of these is only obtained by God being with a person. Immanuel, which means "God with us," is Jesus.3054false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-s-son-the-birth-of-jesus-part-two-matthew-1-1-17--704884177cb9c89f-aac8-4077-a127-26fc26b32819Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:13:53 +0000John MusgraveJesus is the son (descendant) of David. This means that Jesus is king (and His kingdom is the good news!).3500false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abraham-s-son-the-birth-of-jesus-part-one-matthew-1-1-17-galatians-3-5-11-27-2022--7048837421d69d8a-34a9-4549-a618-419a8601ca18Sun, 27 Nov 2022 20:11:58 +0000John MusgraveJesus is the son (descendant) of Abraham, and therefore an inheritor of the promise of a kingdom. Through faith in Jesus, a person becomes a co-heir of the kingdom with Jesus. This brings great benefits to the believer in life and in the life hereafter.3351false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faithful-action-from-faith-1-kings-20-1-21-part-two--7048837702465d8d-f9f0-4429-b8f7-6b1bf0a7199dSun, 20 Nov 2022 20:21:32 +0000John MusgraveGod promises, in the gospel, protection in life and an eternal inheritance upon death. The more we believe these promises, the more we act in faithfulness.3892false184fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-from-loss--704883684aaffdd8-981d-4406-a593-5fa96b845f9bSun, 13 Nov 2022 20:28:35 +0000John MusgraveHuman beings are born into loss, and more loss is in their futures. Jesus recovers for His people the loss, which they could not recover for themselves.3257false183fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/church-authorities-are-for-you-1-kings-19-15-21-part-two--7048840393e96286-141e-4e85-8edd-d886f96317a6Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:15:57 +0000John MusgraveWhy listening to faithful, ordained church elders makes sense (and what a church elder & pastor is to be about).3206false182fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/church-authorities-1-kings-19-15-21-10-30-2022--70488392tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1373031670Sun, 30 Oct 2022 19:01:27 +0000John MusgraveGod ordains human authorities for His people, for their good.3909false181fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-upside-down-1-kings-19-7-18-10-23-2022--70488420tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1368690340Sun, 23 Oct 2022 18:47:24 +0000John MusgraveIn this life, things are not as they should be. God shows us through Elijah what we need to “get through.”3686false180fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-means-for-endurance-to-the-end-1-kings-19-1-9-part-two--70488385tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1364254693Sun, 16 Oct 2022 22:48:59 +0000John MusgraveTo be faithful to the end, God gives Christians five means--five easy things--which as a regular part of our lives, make us faithful to Him to the end.3083false179fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persecution-depression-1-kings-19-1-9-part-one-10-16-2022--70488355tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1364246251Sun, 16 Oct 2022 22:25:33 +0000John MusgraveThe kingdom of the world persecutes the Christian, and this can weigh on him or her, even to the point of distress and depression. Elijah, David, Jesus, and Paul all experienced persecution and mental anguish, and their experiencing it, too, gives us...1315false178fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gods-me-1-kings-18-16-46-part-two-10-09-2022--70488402tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1359845371Sun, 09 Oct 2022 21:09:06 +0000John MusgraveGods are everywhere. Choose wisely, for the consequences are significant.2568false177fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gospel-for-living-with-john-musgrave-m-div-trailer--704883568288e715-53cf-4d03-a5c5-6eea61ec5af3Sat, 08 Oct 2022 21:09:06 +0000John Musgrave54falsetrailer