http://www.newtownbiblechurch.com Newtown Bible Church Podcasts en Newtown Bible Church Podcasts Newtown Bible Church no Newtown Bible Church pastorjoey@me.com ℗ & © 2010 Newtown Bible Church 720 “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us … the gravest question before the Church is always God Himself, and the most portentous fact about any man is not what he at a given time may say or do, but what he in his deep heart conceives God to belike. We tend by a secret law of the soul to move toward our mental image of God.” (Tozer). And so Jesus encourages His people to pray by conforming our thoughts to the truth of God's character, and specifically His infinite and glorious goodness. http://www.sermoncloud.com/newtown/prayer-and-the-goodness-of-god-pt-2-matthew-77-12 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2300/prayer-and-the-goodness-of-god-pt-2-matthew-77-12.mp3 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:08:13 GMT Sermon on the Mount prayer,provision,sovereignty,providence,trust,faith,greed,contentment,father,sermon_on_mount,lord's_prayer,disciples_prayer,wisdom,dependence,persistence,faithfulness,trust,spiritual,goodness,grace,golden_rule,love,law,... The topic to which the Lord will again direct our attention this morning is the matter of prayer. This is foundational to our relationship with God; foundational to our spiritual strength, joy, and growth in holiness. Too often the words of the old hymn writer are true of us: “Oh what peace we often forfeit, Oh what needles pain we bear; all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.” Neglect of prayer has too often been the cause of our spiritual immaturity, needless pain in trials, and usefulness in the kingdom. It is interesting and significant to note that Jesus spends such a significant amount of time on the matter of prayer. 6:1-8 dealt with the sincerity of prayer; 9-12 the model, or pattern of prayer, and here 7:7-12 the persistence, and motivation of our prayer, which comes primarily from our view of God. But Christians have every encouragement to pray. The God of the universe is waiting, He is listening, and He is good. So, it is to the matter of prayer that the Lord will once again direct our attention this morning. http://www.sermoncloud.com/newtown/prayer-and-the-goodness-of-god-pt-1-matthew-77-12 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2300/prayer-and-the-goodness-of-god-pt-1-matthew-77-12.mp3 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:58:46 GMT Sermon on the Mount prayer,provision,sovereignty,providence,trust,faith,greed,contentment,father,sermon_on_mount,lord's_prayer,disciples_prayer,wisdom,dependence,persistence,faithfulness,trust,spiritual It was early in the morning, a slight chill still lingered in the air though it was gently being driven out by the warmth of the rising sun, which was slowly creeping above the horizon dragging with it the light of new day. Jesus had just gone into the temple where “all the people were coming to Him; and [as was His custom] He sat down and began to teach them.” Then suddenly and abruptly the peaceful morning scene is broken by the brash rudeness of a small group of religious teachers forcefully dragging along a frightened and confused woman, and coming to where Jesus was, roughly stood her in the middle of the temple area and the startled crowds. Then, amid the confusion of the multitude, all wandering eyes slowly began to focus on the woman. Then, looking at Jesus with a distinct air of arrogance and accusing disdain the religious leaders said: “Teacher, this woman has been caught in the adultery, in the very act. Now in the Law, Moses commanded us to stone such women; what then do You say?” Jesus, undisturbed by their brashness slowly knelt down and began to write on the ground. Then, amid their incessant accusations and questioning, stood upright, looked them in their proud and glaring eyes and said: “He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” Silence overtook the scene. In an instant the drowning and deafening noise of the voices of the attacking leaders ceased and at once all that could be heard was the nervous breathing of the woman, still standing in the midst of the crowd, and the restless shifting of the audience as all eyes intensely strained to see reaction of the leaders. Then, the silence is broken by the sound of stones falling onto the marble floor of Herod’s temple, the gradual exit of the hostile leaders; then broken again by the voice of Jesus, who looking at the woman said: Woman, where are they? Did no one condemn you?’ She said, ‘No one, Lord.’ And Jesus said, ‘I do not condemn you, either. Go. From now on sin no more.’ - so goes the account of the adulterous woman (John 8). - There is a legitimate question of whether this was part of the original text, you can decide. I hold that it probably wasn’t, though it is possibly a true account. In either case, it does line up with the character of the ministry of the Lord while on earth, and illustrates well the hypocrisy of judgemetalism, and the Lord’s teaching in Matthew 7:1-6, where we again turn our attention and consider the Lord’s instructions regarding Christians and judging. http://www.sermoncloud.com/newtown/christians-and-judging-pt-2-matthew-71-6 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2300/christians-and-judging-pt-2-matthew-71-6.mp3 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:02:44 GMT Joey Newton Sermon on the Mount judging,judgmentalism,censorious,condemning,love,harsh,pride,humility,matthew,sermon_on_mount We enter this morning into the topic: Christian judging. A most prevalent & pernicious problem within the church. Listen to the following for an illustration (see if you can find yourself in there somewhere): “Oh Lord I thank You for making me better than those Pharisees, the ones that I read about in my chapter for the day. Oh Lord I thank You for making me better than those Pharisees, and I pray you’ll help these other folks to see it more our way. Bob & Betty Bokervate they seem to always walk in late, Don’t they know that Jesus wants them to be here on the dot? Dale and Dotty Dillontate they didn't’ put much in the plate, I think if they can’t give more he should get a better job. Deacon Bill & usher Jim they still have to use the book for hymns, if they’d memorized like I’ve done they wouldn’t have to cheat. Pastor John he prayed too long, he should know there’s something wrong when people out her get so bored they start to fall asleep. Oh Lord there’s something I’ve been noticing these people are not focusing on what they’re supposed to do and what they’re supposed to say. If they can’t get it right they’re no better than those people in the Bible, the ones that I read about, there name was Pharisee.” Humorous is some ways and yet dealing with a very serious and deadly sin. In the same way the Lord will address the sin of judging, with what at first sight may be humorous, but is making a very serious point: the sin of judging is not a laughing matter. 3 Indictments and 2 Directives of Christian judging, so that the church would be humble, holy, and walk in love. I. Indictments: (1) Being Judgmental is Sin; (2) Being Judgmental is Foolish; (3) Being Judgmental displays Spiritual Blindness. II. Correctives: (1) Judging is to be done with Humble Love; (2) Judging is to be exercised with Wise Discernment http://www.sermoncloud.com/newtown/christians-and-judging-pt-1-matthew-71-6 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2300/christians-and-judging-pt-1-matthew-71-6.mp3 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:55:39 GMT Joey Newton Sermon on the Mount judging,judgmentalism,censorious,condemning,love,harsh,pride,humility,matthew,sermon_on_mount In the context of a discussion on the affects of Idolatry in relation to media one author makes the following observation: “This absence of God in mainstream media should alert us to the fact that when we uncritically leave ourselves open to the perspective of the media’s worldview, then, slowly but surely, it leads us to cease thinking of the things of the Lord in the details of our everyday life. In this worldview, God is not active in the specific affairs of the world or in our individual lives. And when we imbibe this worldview uncritically, it makes us feel a little bit abnormal, a little bit unnatural in relating to God and being sensitive to his sovereign activity in our daily life. We may even feel awkward mentioning this to anyone, whether to believers or unbelievers. I would dare say that many Christians have been more influenced by the media than they would admit. The media’s worldview has subtly become an idol we easily reflect. And that mindset - that God is not active in the daily affairs of people - can destroy us. What we revere we resemble, either for ruin or restoration.” Matthew 6:25-34. Jesus encourages His people to not be anxious but live righteously confident of God’s provision and care. 6 Divine Directives for overcoming Anxiety so that we can live joyfully and fully to the glory of God.  http://www.sermoncloud.com/newtown/gods-answer-to-anxiety-pt-2-matthew-625-34 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2300/gods-answer-to-anxiety-pt-2-matthew-625-34.mp3 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:19:05 GMT Joey Newton Sermon on the Mount anxiety,sovereignty,providence,care,matthew,sermon_on_mount,god's_provision,power,creation,glory,trust,faith,righteousness,god_as_father The American essayist and critic Joseph Wood Krutch observes, “Anxiety and distress, interrupted occasionally by pleasure, is the normal course of man’s existence” (The Twelve Seasons). This is true of many unbelievers, and too often true of Christians. So often we as Christians are ensnared and enslaved to the cares and anxieties of life that should never be of concern to those who know God. We profess the glory of God with out mouths, but live at times as though we do not really believe it. We talk like saints and live like practical atheist. We defend God’s role as Creator, but then live as though that same God were not involved in its every detail. We speak of the love of Christ, but then act as if He has abandoned us when in a time of need or trial. How do you respond in times of want? In times of trial? In times of acute uncertainty regarding the future? Do you get anxious? Do you immediately start worrying about how you will figure things out? Do you fret over uncertainties of life? Or, do you recognize the hand of God in your circumstances? Do you immediately go to prayer? Do you rely on the promises of God’s care, presence, and provision of grace? Do you trust Him? The Lord is going to address this very matter in our passage this morning, as Jesus encourages His people to not be anxious but live righteously confident of God’s provision and care. 6 Divine Directives for overcoming Anxiety so that we can live joyfully and fully to the glory of God.  http://www.sermoncloud.com/newtown/gods-answer-to-anxiety-pt-1-matthew-625-34 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2300/gods-answer-to-anxiety-pt-1-matthew-625-34.mp3 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:53:09 GMT Joey Newton Sermon on the Mount anxiety,sovereignty,providence,care,matthew,sermon_on_mount,god's_provision,power,creation,glory,trust,faith Nothing so ruins people as the love of wealth, possessions, the things of this world. This why the Lord is so strongly and repeatedly addressing this subject in Scripture, and so here in our section of the Sermon. Righteousness is known and shown in single hearted devotion to God. So in our passage this morning the Lord will give us ... 2 Warnings against divided devotion, so that you would walk in true righteousness and joy: (1) Divided Devotion is Deceiving; (2) Divided Devotion is Impossible. http://www.sermoncloud.com/newtown/undivided-devotion-to-god-matthew-622-24 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2300/undivided-devotion-to-god-matthew-622-24.mp3 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:41:26 GMT Joey Newton Sermon on the Mount devotion,loyalty,hypocrisy,money,wealth,possessions,worship,faith,treasure,repentance,heart,kingdom,righteousness,sermon_on_mount,matthew Throughout the Sermon, Jesus has been correcting the wrong views of the religion of the day: (5:3-19) Regarding the Character of those in the kingdom (not proud, but broken); (5:20-48) the righteousness of the kingdom (not just external duty, but inward motivation); (6:1-18) the sincerity of the kingdom (done for God’s glory, not self-glory); (6:19-34) the perspective of those in the kingdom (not temporal, but eternal). “Worldly-mindedness is as common and as fatal a symptom of hypocrisy as any other, for by no sin can Satan have a surer and faster hold of the soul, under the cloak of a visible and passable profession of religion, than by this; and therefore Christ, having warned us against coveting the praise of men, proceeds next to warn us against coveting the wealth of the world” 3 Exhortations from the Lord so that we would pursue what is true treasure indeed: (1) Don't waste you life for things that won't last (2) Pursue what makes for true and lasting joy (3) Examine your life to find your heart http://www.sermoncloud.com/newtown/where-is-your-treasure-matthew-619-21 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2300/where-is-your-treasure-matthew-619-21.mp3 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:42:00 GMT Joey Newton Sermon on the Mount perspective,matthew,sermon_on_mount,treasure,heaven,reward,worldliness,money,wealth,riches,giving John Calvin rightly said: “Justification by faith is the hinge on which all true religion turns.”. I don’t want to lose sight of this as we go through the Sermon and look at true righteousness and hypocrisy. So, there is perhaps no better place in all of Scripture to go to lay these two truths side by side than the parable of Luke 18:9-14. I have referred to this several times, but this morning will take a closer look. It is a parable that holds before us the great truth of justification through faith, in contrast to justification through self-effort. It distinguishes, then, between a faith that saves and a faith that condemns. And Scripture is full of warnings that both kinds of faith exist among those who confess Christ. As Christ warned in Matt. 13, there are tares among the wheat; by outward appearance the tare looks identical to the wheat while growing, but becomes evident when it reaches maturity, at which point it yields a small black seed that can be poisonous to humans. In our passage this morning, Luke 18:9-14, the Lord exposes the heart of what may look like wheat on the outside but yields only the poison of hypocrisy and self-righteousness; and the true heart that yields the grain of humble repentance. http://www.sermoncloud.com/newtown/a-tale-of-two-faiths http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2300/a-tale-of-two-faiths-luke-189-14.mp3 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:30:11 GMT Joey Newton John Calvin rightly said: “Justification by faith is the hinge on which all true religion turns.”. I don’t want to lose sight of this as we go through the Sermon and look at true righteousness and hypocrisy. So, there is perhaps no better ... justification,hypocrisy,saving_faith,regeneration,repentance,luke,parable_of_pharisee,tax_collector,self-righteousness,self-deception When you begin to look at the New Testament, one thing becomes very clear quickly, God desires the church to be pure. Yet, during my four years in school in California many of the leaders of Christianity fell into adultery; these included Jim Baker, Ed Hindson, David Hocking, Jimmy Swaggart, Truman Dollar, And Gordon MacDonald. We went through a period of about two years, where a week would not go by where we heard of another pastor had fell into adultery. Recently, we’ve seen names like Ted Haggart fall from grace. • How does one fall into adultery? • Can it happen to us? Warning: 1 Cor. 10:12 "Therefore let him who thinks he stands... take heed lest he fall." Paul addresses this question when he wrote to the church at Colossae. He tells us the process which takes place that leads a person into an adulterous act. I liken it to a slippery slide. Once you get on it, it is almost impossible to get off. How does a believer live in such a way which is contrary to the position they have in Christ? Is there a way in which we can have victory in or walk in Christ? Paul answers these question in Colossians 3 to show us not only how a Christian gets into such a place, but how to avoid it all together. http://www.sermoncloud.com/newtown/beware-the-slippery-slide-colossians-34-7-p-tim-malvaso http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2300/beware-the-slippery-slide-col-35-7-pastor-tim-malvaso.mp3 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:54:10 GMT Tim Malvaso When you begin to look at the New Testament, one thing becomes very clear quickly, God desires the church to be pure. Yet, during my four years in school in California many of the leaders of Christianity fell into adultery; these included Jim ... holiness,sexual_purity,progressive_sanctification,regeneration,colossians,adultery,sin,obedience