An exposition of Exodus 33:7-23. This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday morning, June 17, 2012.
The Need for Godly Leadership
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The Flood
An exposition of Genesis 7:1-24. This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Wednesday evening, June 13, 2012.
The Once-for-All Sacrifice
An exposition of Hebrews 10:1-18. This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday morning, June 10, 2012.
Introduction
[Two little boys, one Catholic the other Baptist, trade off attending each other’s church…]
This morning we gather around the Lord’s Table. This means something. No, we do not believe that the bread and cup are the body and blood of our Savior. We do not believe that grace is dispensed or merit credited through receiving the elements. This is a “memorial meal.” This is a symbol but that, in no way, downplays the significance of this observance. This is a sacred time. This is a solemn occasion. This ordinance is one of two that our Lord gave to His church. The other is baptism. Both symbols preach the Gospel. Both picture the glorious truth of what God has done for us in Christ. To understand the significance of this Table and the meaning of the elements we have to start at the beginning.
Genesis, the book of beginnings, tells us about the creation of all things. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” We are told that He “spoke” and it came into being. Stars, planets, galaxies all created by Him and for His glory. The focus of the Genesis account is the creation of earth and God’s dealings with us. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light, and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. (Genesis 1:1-5)
Finally, as the crowning point of creation, Then God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth. 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him;
male and female he created them. (Genesis 1:26-27)
Human beings, distinct from the rest of creation, were created in the image and likeness of God. We were created with the capacity to live in relationship with God. To know Him, walk with Him, talk with Him to reign with Him. The creation account ends in Genesis 2 with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden in a perfect, loving relationship with each other, with God and with all of creation. But something happened. Something happened that ruined everything. Through the temptation of the Evil One Eve was deceived and Adam rebelled. Adam choose to set aside God’s rule and decide for himself and thus all of creation was ruined. Man was cursed. Sin, death and corruption entered the universe.
Adam and Eve were aware of their nakedness. There was shame and something to hide. Enmity and conflict entered the picture. Worst of all, when God called Adam and Eve ran, not to Him, but away from Him. Man was separated from God. Paul tells us in Romans 5 that through Adam sin and death is passed to all men (Romans 5:12). All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23) and the wages of our sin is death (Romans 6:23). That, my friends, is the condition of every man, woman, boy and girl who is outside of Christ. Dead in sin and under the wrath of a Holy God.
We have a problem and it goes to the core of our being. We are sinners deserving the wrath of God. The wrath of God is His just and righteous displeasure with us and His just and righteous judgment upon us. Sin is anything that is opposed the will and nature of God. We are commanded to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, mind and strength. Have you ever failed to do that? We sin when we fail to act in faith. Do you do everything you do for the glory of God? We are sinners. That’s not what we do it is who we are. According to the words of Jesus, himself, all who do not believe in Him stand condemned already (John 3:18). I know we like to separate the sin from the sinner. We say, “God hates sin but loves the sinner.” Beloved, it is not your sin that will spend eternity in hell, forever separated from God, you will!
My purpose is not to offend, but you will never understand the wonder of the Gospel and you will never appreciate the beauty of this Table, until you understand the depth of our problem as sinful human beings.
We are separated from God.
Objects of His wrath.
With no hope of saving ourselves.
We are sinful. God is holy. He cannot allow sin in His presence. What are we to do? How can sinful men and women be made right with God? How can we enter His presence? The answer is found in the Gospel and the Gospel is proclaimed through this table.
Our text is found in the Hebrews chapter 10 beginning with verse 1.
Text: Hebrews 10:1-18
His message in chapter 10 is clear…
Thesis: The sacrifice of Christ alone provides cleansing and forgiveness.
Note carefully what I’m saying. It is not that the death of Jesus makes cleansing and forgiveness possible but that it actual provides both cleansing and forgiveness. Our Lord, through His sacrificial work saves us. Much of what is said in this text would have shocked these Jewish believers. Have to understand the sacrificial system was central in their worship and there understanding of how we relate to God.
Let me point out 3 things quickly.
- The limitations and inadequacies of the sacrificial system. (10:1-4)
- The superiority of Christ’s sacrifice. (10:5-10)
- The lasting benefits of Christ’s finished work. (10:11-18)
Conclusion:
Dear sinner there is but one hope for you – trust in Christ and Him alone!
That is the meaning of this Table. That is the message it proclaims. Salvation is found in Christ alone because the sacrifice of Christ alone provides cleansing and forgiveness.
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Wilderness Survival
1 Samuel #21: an exposition of 1 Samuel 21:1-22:5. This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday evening, June 3, 2012.
Introduction:
What comes to your mind when you hear the term “wilderness?” In some contexts or settings, the term has some romantic notions. To visit a wilderness area is often to marvel at the beauty and wonder of God’s creative work. That is of course if you are on a tour, riding in an air conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable guide. To be stranded in the wilderness, on your own, is another matter all together! Beauty is overshadowed by danger. Fear overwhelms delight. The dictionary defines “wilderness” as: an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region;
a neglected or abandoned area; a position of disfavor. The children of Israel spend 40 years in wilderness wandering. Our Lord spent 40 days in the wilderness. I think Eugene Peterson is right – “Everyone who has anything to do with God spends time in the wilderness.”
Though we may want to deny it or play it down, the life of faith is a grueling experience. It is not a walk in the park. It is a marathon through rough terrain. Yes, there are moments of breathtaking beauty but there are also pitfalls, trials and prolonged periods of darkness. That may not be what we want to use on our church literature but it is honest! We are a redeemed people in a fallen world on our way to glory. We are not there yet. While we may know His smile here, we still see through a glass darkly. There’s no doubt we are on our way to glory – the promise land is just over the hill, in the meantime we make our way through the wilderness.
Surviving the wilderness. That is the focus of our text this evening as we continue to consider the experience of king David. The people demanded a king like the other nations. God said, “I’ll give you a king but he’ll not be like other kings.” Saul was chosen – yet he was soon rejected. He seemed to be everything the people wanted. He looked “kingly.” His early days appeared promising. But he was soon rejected by God and told that a better man would take his place. The boy David was chosen. God’s hand was evident in his handling of Goliath the Philistine giant. David’s renown increased as God continued to give him victory after victory. Saul grew jealous and soon sought to destroy this rival to his throne. 1 Samuel 21 marks the beginning of David’s years in exile; his wilderness years. The wilderness years take up a third of the book (chapters 21-30). Our text this evening is 1 Samuel 21 through the opening verses of chapter 22.
Text: 1 Samuel 21:1-22:5
Note David did not choose to go to the wilderness he was chased there.
He was seeking to escape from murderous king Saul.
This passage reveals a desperate man driven to desperate behavior.
I want to remind you this passage, like all others in the Scriptures, is about God.
This is about God’s grace, God’s mercy, and God’s provision.
Four words serve as sign post through this wilderness experience:
Provision
Deliverance
Preservation
Direction
As we work our way through this passage I want us to note 4 keys to surviving the wilderness.
- Though despised and hunted, God graciously provides for His servant. (21:1-9)
- Though surrounded by enemies, God mercifully delivers His chosen one. (21:10-15)
- Though out numbered, weary and hopeless God lovingly preserves His people. (22:1-4)
- Though cast out, on the run, and marked for destruction God sovereignly directs His beloved. (22:5)
Conclusion:
The wilderness is unavoidable.
But as God’s people there are some things we can count on:
His provision
His deliverance
His preservation
His direction
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Surviving the Not Yet
Sobering Realities #10: An exposition of Luke 18:1-8. This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday morning, June 3, 2012.
Introduction
The unthinkable has just happened. There you are sitting in that doctor’s office and you can’t believe your ears. “It can’t be. It just can’t be. He used the “C” word when talking about me!” Your company has just been sold. You’ve given your heart and soul to that company for 15 years. The word is they are going to let you go. Oh sure it’s not an “official” word but you heard it from a very reliable source. You’re struggling with getting up the nerve to let the love of your life know that you “like” her. Sure there is the age difference – but that doesn’t matter to you. But what if it does to her? After all – she is in the 6th grade and you’re a lowly 5th grader! Uncertainty – we all have to deal with it. Whether it is something as innocent as a childhood infatuation or as deadly as a terminal disease, uncertainty wrecks havoc with our minds and emotions.
We live in a world of unrest of wars, earthquakes, and famine. Who knows what tomorrow will bring? Sure, as a believer, I can set back and declare with confidence “I know who holds the future and I’m resting in the strong arm of my Savior.” Then I lay my head down on my pillow at night and my mind is flooded with anxious thoughts about tomorrow because being a child of God does not make me immune from the cares and worries of this fallen world. How are we supposed to live?
The Kingdom of God is here! It has been here since the Lord Jesus died on Calvary and rose triumphantly from the dead. The Kingdom of God is a present, spiritual reality. So why are we in this mess? Because while the Kingdom is a present reality – we are living in the “not yet” before the ultimate fulfillment of that Kingdom. The Kingdom of God is the people of God in the place of God under the rule of God. As believers who place their faith and trust in Christ and live under the lordship of Christ we experience the peace and blessing of the Kingdom – but not everything is in obedience to the Kingdom – that awaits the return of the great King. Yes, every knee will bow in heaven and in earth and every tongue will confess Jesus is Lord – when He comes. In the mean time we live in the tension between the now and the not yet. So how are we to live in the mean time? What “gets us through” these difficult days? That is the focus of our text this morning found in Luke chapter 18.
Text: Luke 18:1-8
Jesus is moving steadfastly toward the cross.
The time determined by the Father has come.
Halfway through chapter 19, Luke begins his narrative of the Passion Week.
In the last half of chapter 17 is Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom.
I’m convinced that the opening words of chapter 18 are best understood in that light.
(Read the text.)
The message of Luke to his friend Theophilus and to us is clear:
Thesis: Living in the “not yet” of the kingdom demands a life of consistent, persevering prayer.
The reason I’m so confident about that interpretation is that it is precisely what we are told in verse 1! I didn’t go to four years of college and three years of seminary for nothing you know!
“Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” That is pretty straightforward. You don’t need seminary training to figure that out but we do need to “unpack” this truth. We need to unfold it and examine it to find out how and why it works.
This parable is one of the most familiar of Jesus’ parables. Most often it is called the parable of the “Persistent Widow.” I’ve heard this parable taught and preached on many occasions. I’m convinced that while it is one of the most familiar it is also one of the most misinterpreted and misused parables found in the New Testament. The reason I say that is that most often I’ve heard this parable used to enforce the idea that we must bombard heaven with our praying. We are to be “persistent” with our prayers. While I agree there is an “element” of truth behind that teaching – that is not the focus of this parable. To interpret this parable in that way is to miss the point!
Let’s take a look at the parable itself.
First let’s consider the characters.
We are introduced to two characters – a corrupt judge and a wronged widow.
- The judge – His description 18:2.
- The widow – The widow was the symbol of all who were poor and defenseless. Life had dealt her a bitter blow.
She came to the judge – he refused to listen.
Now if she had the money to bribe him or if she had some political advantage she could give him it would have been a different story – but as it was he didn’t give her the time of day.
She had only one weapon – persistence.
She hounded the guy!
The picture painted by Jesus is that she followed him around town.
When he walked out of the house in the morning – she was there.
She accosted him in the marketplace.
She badgered him at work.
She did not let him rest.
Finally he couldn’t take it anymore 18:4-5.
I like the New Living Translation of this passage, “this woman is driving me crazy!”
Look at the end of verse 5. Literally he said, “I need to do this before this woman gives me a black eye.”
Now Jesus makes the application and here is where so many interpreters miss the point. Look carefully at verses 6 through 8.
This is a parable of contrast!
God is not an evil judge!
We are not defenseless, helpless widows – we are beloved sons and daughters, joint heirs with Christ – that is the focus of this parable.
There are two things I want us to note quickly in light of this passage.
- The believer’s confidence in prayer rests in the beauty of God’s character.
- God is not some wicked, corrupt, indifferent judge who has to be hounded into doing the right thing.
The believer’s persistence in prayer rests securely on the strength of God’s character.
Why do we keep coming to him in prayer?
Because this loving, caring, gracious God has power sufficient to meet our every need.
Because nothing is impossible with God.
He spoke and a universe came into being.
He holds all things together by the power of His might.
He is bringing history to a predetermined end – one He has declared.
The hearts of the kings are in His hands and He directs them wherever He wills.
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A Portrait of Grace
An exposition of Genesis 6:5-8. This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Wednesday evening, May 30, 2012.
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Thy Kingdom Come and Come Again?
An exposition of Luke 17:20-37. This Message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday morning, May 27, 2012.
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The Power & Wonder of Covenant Love
1 Samuel #20: An exposition of 1 Samuel 20:1-42. This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday evening, May 20, 2012.
Intro:
Loyalty seems to be a thing of the past. We are all familiar with the marriage stats; add to that the fact we used to have the store where we shopped now it’s whoever has the best deal today. With jobs it seems to be, “What have you done for me lately”, whether you are talking as an employee or an employer. The notion seems to be get the most you can for the least investment. Further most friendships are superficial. Surface-level commitments seem to rule the day. It is a rare thing to see sacrifice for the sake of another. So this week as the stories come out about the plane crash in Kansas involving the ORU students – we heard over and over about how the young man pulled the lone survivor from the wreckage and then died from his injuries. Yes it was heroic but even more so because of how rare a thing it is in our day. That’s part of what makes their relationship so extraordinary to us. We are not used to such loyalty and devotion. I am amazed at the friendship between Jonathan, son of Saul, crown prince of Israel and David, God’s choice for Israel’s next king. Conventional wisdom and political policy both demand something very different. If there is a rival to your throne – eliminate him. If anyone is left from a previous regime – wipe them out. It is an extraordinary story and is at the heart of our text this evening.
Text: 1 Samuel 20:1-42
I’m convinced the key to understanding this chapter and the actions of both David and Jonathan is to hear it in light of their covenant. Their relationship is more than just friendship. Look back at chapter 18 and verses 1-5:
As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.
And Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father’s house.
Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul.
And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, and his armor, and even his sword and his bow and his belt.
And David went out and was successful wherever Saul sent him, so that Saul set him over the men of war. And this was good in the sight of all the people and also in the sight of Saul’s servants…
The Holman Bible Dictionary defines covenant as:
[an] oath-bound promise whereby one party solemnly pledges to bless or serve another party in some specified way. Sometimes the keeping of the promise depends upon the meeting of certain conditions by the party to whom the promise is made. On other occasions the promise is made unilaterally and unconditionally. The covenant concept is a central, unifying theme of Scripture, establishing and defining God’s relationship to man in all ages.
So a covenant is a binding agreement made in the presence of God.
Another important aspect is the last line in the above definition.
The covenant concept is a central, unifying theme of Scripture, establishing and defining God’s relationship to man in all ages.
As we work our way through this chapter I want us to see that…
Thesis: 1 Samuel chapter 20 provides for us a moving portrait of the power and wonder of covenantal love.
There are 4 things I want us to note:
- Covenantal love provides an ally in times of distress. (20:1-9)
- Covenantal love provides the grounds for uncommon faithfulness. (20:12-17)
- Covenantal love often proves costly. (20:24-34)
- Covenantal love provides peace even in the midst of chaos. (20:35-42)
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You Can’t Do That in Church
Sobering Realities #08: An exposition of Luke 13:10-21. This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday morning, May 20, 2012.
Intro:
It was your typical service. Nice, dignified. There was a touch of excitement in the air with the guest preacher. This visiting preacher had a little more style and was more dynamic than the usual preacher. Everyone was talking about the new guy. Several had heard him before. “He’s great! You’ve never heard anyone like him,” was the evaluation of most. And he was good. Things were progressing nicely – then he did it. The congregation was stunned. The pastor was horrified. “How could he do such a thing? That goes against everything we stand for. I can’t believe he did that. There is no excuse for such insensitivity. It’s outrageous. You can’t do that in church!” What did he do? What great evil caused such uproar? The answer may surprise you. It is found in Luke’s Gospel, chapter 13.
Text: Luke 13:10-21
Luke is writing to his friend an evangelistic message.
He wants his friend to understand who Jesus was – and to commit his life to him.
Luke wanted Theophilus to know that Jesus is indeed the Messiah of the Jews but also the Savior of the world!
By the time we reach chapter 13 of Luke’s account – we are in the last year of our Lord’s ministry. The religious establishment is growing increasingly hostile. The storm is gathering that will erupt in the agony of the cross. That serves as the backdrop of our text. In all likelihood we are in the last six months of our Lord’s ministry when this event takes place. From this dramatic moment we are reminded that:
Thesis: The ministry of Jesus confirms His love for the hurting and His assurance that the Gospel will triumph.
In some respects this account serves as a bookend for Luke’s account of the ministry of Jesus. How did Luke begin his account of Jesus’ ministry? With His sermon in His hometown synagogue in Nazareth (Luke 4:14-21). “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to reach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recover of sight for the blind. To release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” He began His ministry in the synagogue – here we have the last reference to ministry in a synagogue doing the very thing He announced at the beginning of His ministry.
I’ve noticed something about our Lord. Isaiah said of Him – “His ways are not our ways and His thoughts are not our thoughts.” As I read through the Gospels I am often surprised by what I read. God doesn’t always act as “God should.” He doesn’t respond the way I think He should respond. His friends are often the folks I would have never considered candidates for befriending the Almighty. But that is the way it has always been with our God. He chose the son of a Moon worshiper from Ur to establish a people who would be uniquely His. The man, Abram (later Abraham) acted as a pimp for his own wife when they were in Egypt! He chose a lying thief named Jacob to carry on the promise. Then He used a murder named Moses to lead His people out of Egyptian bondage. Israel’s greatest king was a murderous adulterer – yet became known as a man after God’s own heart. God has forever been in the business of using the weak things to confound the strong – the simple to amaze the wise. We find that continued in the ministry of our Lord. Look at the crowd He took up with. Look at the things He consistently did. That is why the religious establishment had so much trouble with him. “This man is God? That’s no way for God to act!” And yet as I read those various accounts my heart says – “Yes. This is the Holy One of God.”
As we seek to carry on the ministry of our Lord this passage serves as an important model for us. Because I’m convinced we find in this passage three key elements to the ministry of our Lord. Elements that must be reflected in our ministry if our ministry is to be like Christ’s.
- The Lord Jesus, in love and compassion, brings peace and healing to the suffering. (13:10-13)
- The Lord Jesus, in righteous indignation, scathingly rebukes merely ritualistic religion. (13:14-17)
- The Lord Jesus, in quiet confidence, assures us of the strength and influence of the Gospel. (13:18-21)
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The Blessing of a Godly Mother
A Mother’s Day message from Proverbs 31:10, 25-31. This message by Pastor Rod Harris was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday morning, May 13, 2012.
Intro:
Today is Mother’s Day and our minds have become photo albums filled with memories. Some of those images are in color while others are black and white. A crowded kitchen or dining room overflowing with children and grandchildren; mom running back and forth refusing to sit down until she is satisfied that everyone has what they need, may need, or could possibly want! There are pictures of a tired, battle-worn mom asleep in the chair in the wee hours of the morning cradling a sick child. There is that picture of mom fighting back the tears because that child, who just yesterday colored on the wall with the permanent marker and ate out of the dog’s bowl, is today walking down the aisle to be joined in marriage to another. For some of us Mother’s Day brings a picture of family and friends gather about a graveside bidding farewell to the one who brought us into the world.
As the memories flood our minds today each of us have our own stories of tragedy and triumph. Yet a common thread runs throughout – it is the role mom played in our lives. I was blessed with a godly mother. A mom who loved me and was a constant source of encouragement. I lived a “Leave it to Beaver” childhood. Mom was there when I came home from school. She sat down at the table, fed me a snack and wanted to hear all about my day. Mom was always supportive and took up for me. Don’t misunderstand, I got my share of spankings from mom but she was well…a bit over indulgent with me. If I was having trouble in school her attitude was, more often than not, “Well what does that school know about educating a genius?” She was protective of me, like the time she didn’t want me to get in trouble with dad. He told me the yard was to be mowed by the time he got home. I was finishing up the front when he pulled in. I thought I was home free until he looked in the backyard and mom was still working on the back. I couldn’t sit down for awhile after that. Looking back I realize, I am what I am in large part because of my mother’s influence. Which serves to remind me of the importance of a mother with a godly character. Billy Sunday said, “Give a boy a godly mother and any ol’ stick will do for a dad” – I can’t go that far but a godly mother is a great blessing.
Solomon, Israel’s wise king and the author of Proverbs, describes for us a woman of noble character. In Proverbs 31 beginning with verse 10 and running through to the end of the chapter he describes this woman of great worth. These 22 verses in Hebrew form an acrostic. Each verse begins with the succeeding letter of the Hebrew alphabet. You could say, “Here we have the total woman. She has it all from A to Z!” I want to focus on verses 25-31.
Text: Proverbs 31:10, 25-31
This whole section is a beautiful song of praise extolling the virtuous woman or the woman of noble character. As we make our way through this passage we will discover that…
Thesis: Fortunate, blessed, to be envied is the family with a mother of godly character.
Let me point out three (3) things about this godly woman.
- The mother of godly character possess an inward, quiet beauty. (31:25, 30)
- The mother of godly character tenderly, compassionately cares for her family. (31:26-27)
- The mother of godly character deserves honor and praise. (31:28-31)
Conclusion:
Today is Mother’s Day and what we are doing is thoroughly biblical. Setting aside time to honor and pay tribute to our mothers is a proper and fitting thing. When was the last time you praised your mother? When was the last time you expressed appreciation for all she did for you and all she has given you? She is worthy of your praise. Oh, she may not be perfect. She may not always be right. She may have made mistakes but she’s been there for you. Loving you, caring for you, praying for you. Why not let her know you appreciate her?
I think God for a mother and a wife who exemplify this passage. I have to agree with Solomon, “A excellent wife (woman of noble character) who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.”
“Pastor, your right. That would be a beautiful thing. You were blessed but that’s not my experience. Honestly, my mother was none of those things.” If that is your story, I’m sorry. I’m sorry you did not have my experience but I would say to you, since you are here, someone has been some of this to you. Somewhere along the line there was a woman of noble character in your life. A Sunday School teacher; a teacher at school; a friend’s mom? A grandmother? A mother-in-law? Give thanks and rejoice in that kindness given as the gift of God’s grace.
You may have never expressed your gratitude to that person. Wouldn’t this be a great day to do so? It could be you’ve never recognized it for what it was until now. Would it be great to express it in a visit, an email, or a phone call? Perhaps that chance is gone but you can commit to being that for someone else.
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