http://livethecross.org en-us BBC seeks to be a cross-centered community. All that we long to do is driven by, or flows from the cross of Christ. We hope these messages are an encouragement to your soul, pointing you to the cross of Christ as well. BBC seeks to be a cross-centered community. All that we long to do is driven by, or flows from the cross of Christ. We hope these messages are an encouragement to your soul, pointing you to the cross of Christ as well. BBC seeks to be a cross-centered community. All that we long to do is driven by, or flows from the cross of Christ. We hope these messages are an encouragement to your soul, pointing you to the cross of Christ as well. Copyright 2009 Sermon Share LLC John Botkin John Botkin bbc3307@yahoo.com no John Botkin Jeremiah was more than a "weeping prophet." He was a man who trusted God in the face of adversity and proclaimed an uncompromising message of judgment and hope, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus. 00:45:30 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2361236/type/audio New,Covenant,Sin,Salvation,Gospel Jeremiah was more than a "weeping prophet." He was a man who trusted God in the face of adversity and proclaimed an uncompromising message of judgment and hope, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus. Jeremiah was more than a "weeping prophet." He was a man who trusted God in the face of adversity and proclaimed an uncompromising message of judgment and hope, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus. John Botkin Just the prophet warned Israel that judgment was coming on their sin, so also today, God's people live in light of the final day of the Lord. How should we live in light of the coming of Christ? 00:40:16 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2361267/type/audio Sin,Repentence,,Hope,Jesus,Christ Just the prophet warned Israel that judgment was coming on their sin, so also today, God's people live in light of the final day of the Lord. How should we live in light of the coming of Christ? Just the prophet warned Israel that judgment was coming on their sin, so also today, God's people live in light of the final day of the Lord. How should we live in light of the coming of Christ? John Botkin When it seems like sin and evil are winning, what do you do? God showed Nahum, and us today, that sin has not gone unnoticed. A day of judgment is coming and Godâ€"s people can take comfort in the just character and actions of God. 00:38:32 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2361310/type/audio Sin,Judgment,Salvation,Jesus,Christ When it seems like sin and evil are winning, what do you do? God showed Nahum, and us today, that sin has not gone unnoticed. A day of judgment is coming and Godâ€"s people can take comfort in the just character and actions of God. When it seems like sin and evil are winning, what do you do? God showed Nahum, and us today, that sin has not gone unnoticed. A day of judgment is coming and Godâ€"s people can take comfort in the just character and actions of God. John Botkin Israel rebelled, and God in holiness would not only bring judgment for sin, but also salvation to sinners. Centuries later, ultimate judgment and salvation came in the cross of Christ. 00:45:20 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2349299/type/audio Gospel,Holiness,Jesus,Redemption Israel rebelled, and God in holiness would not only bring judgment for sin, but also salvation to sinners. Centuries later, ultimate judgment and salvation came in the cross of Christ. Israel rebelled, and God in holiness would not only bring judgment for sin, but also salvation to sinners. Centuries later, ultimate judgment and salvation came in the cross of Christ. John Botkin How can Jesus' disciples live the way Jesus calls them to? Through the strength Jesus himself provides! 00:46:44 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2349210/type/audio True,Vine,Jesus,Christ,Gospel,Christian,Living How can Jesus' disciples live the way Jesus calls them to? Through the strength Jesus himself provides! How can Jesus' disciples live the way Jesus calls them to? Through the strength Jesus himself provides! John Botkin What does the Bible say about the sanctity of human life? 00:41:12 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2349257/type/audio Sanctity,of,Life,Jesus,Christ,Gospel,Ethics What does the Bible say about the sanctity of human life? What does the Bible say about the sanctity of human life? John Botkin Jesus continues to reveal the glory of his person and mission, showing here that no one comes to God except through Him. 00:46:44 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2349192/type/audio Gospel,Jesus,Christ,I,AM,Salvation Jesus continues to reveal the glory of his person and mission, showing here that no one comes to God except through Him. Jesus continues to reveal the glory of his person and mission, showing here that no one comes to God except through Him. John Botkin What does it mean for Jesus to say He is the resurrection and the life? It means he alone is able to give spiritual life to sinful hearts, and resurrected life to long-dead bodies. 00:46:26 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2320109/type/audio Resurrection,Life,Death,Gospel What does it mean for Jesus to say He is the resurrection and the life? It means he alone is able to give spiritual life to sinful hearts, and resurrected life to long-dead bodies. What does it mean for Jesus to say He is the resurrection and the life? It means he alone is able to give spiritual life to sinful hearts, and resurrected life to long-dead bodies. John Botkin Jesus says that he is the good Shepherd of God's sheep. He alone provides perfect care for the sheep--care that results in salvation. 00:37:20 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2317549/type/audio Good,Shepherd,Gospel,Jesus,Christ,Salvation Jesus says that he is the good Shepherd of God's sheep. He alone provides perfect care for the sheep--care that results in salvation. Jesus says that he is the good Shepherd of God's sheep. He alone provides perfect care for the sheep--care that results in salvation. Richard Taglauer Jesus taught that he was the door of the sheep--the only way that the lost sheep might come to God. 00:38:31 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2317526/type/audio I,AM,Jesus,Christ,Gospel,Door,of,the,Sheep Jesus taught that he was the door of the sheep--the only way that the lost sheep might come to God. Jesus taught that he was the door of the sheep--the only way that the lost sheep might come to God. John Botkin Jesus presented himself as the light of the world. What does that mean? Here we see how Jesus presents himself as the only Savior for sinful humanity. 00:36:24 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2317501/type/audio Gospel,I,AM,Christmas,Light,of,the,World Jesus presented himself as the light of the world. What does that mean? Here we see how Jesus presents himself as the only Savior for sinful humanity. Jesus presented himself as the light of the world. What does that mean? Here we see how Jesus presents himself as the only Savior for sinful humanity. John Botkin What does it mean for Jesus to be the bread of life? How does he sustain and nourish our souls? 00:45:25 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2317446/type/audio Bread,of,Life,I,AM,Gospel,Jesus,Christ What does it mean for Jesus to be the bread of life? How does he sustain and nourish our souls? What does it mean for Jesus to be the bread of life? How does he sustain and nourish our souls? John Botkin Why is Jesus unlike anyone else in religion and the world? We begin a new series seeing the foundation of Jesus' uniqueness--He is the great 'I AM.' 00:42:12 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2302535/type/audio I,AM,Incarnation,Gospel,Jesus Why is Jesus unlike anyone else in religion and the world? We begin a new series seeing the foundation of Jesus' uniqueness--He is the great 'I AM.' Why is Jesus unlike anyone else in religion and the world? We begin a new series seeing the foundation of Jesus' uniqueness--He is the great 'I AM.' John Botkin Israel has been sinning for hundreds of years, and in Micah's day, were acting like it didn't matter to God. But it did matter and Lord said judgment was coming. Even still, in the midst o fhis wrath, he would show mercy. 00:36:32 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2302470/type/audio Mercy,Justice,Lovingkindness,Gospel Israel has been sinning for hundreds of years, and in Micah's day, were acting like it didn't matter to God. But it did matter and Lord said judgment was coming. Even still, in the midst o fhis wrath, he would show mercy. Israel has been sinning for hundreds of years, and in Micah's day, were acting like it didn't matter to God. But it did matter and Lord said judgment was coming. Even still, in the midst o fhis wrath, he would show mercy. John Botkin God has been patient with his people despite their unfaithfulness. He promises judgment will come, yet he also gives hope of a renewed life for Israel--life as a faithful people. This hope is ultimately fulfilled in Christ. 00:39:58 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2294816/type/audio Spiritual,Adultery,Gospel,Hosea God has been patient with his people despite their unfaithfulness. He promises judgment will come, yet he also gives hope of a renewed life for Israel--life as a faithful people. This hope is ultimately fulfilled in Christ. God has been patient with his people despite their unfaithfulness. He promises judgment will come, yet he also gives hope of a renewed life for Israel--life as a faithful people. This hope is ultimately fulfilled in Christ. John Botkin What happens when God's patience runs out? God speaks to his people through Amos, telling them he will tolerate their rebellion no longer--his judgment is coming. How can we escape the judgment of God? 00:43:09 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2289539/type/audio Gospel,Judgment,Authentic,Living,Israel's,Sin What happens when God's patience runs out? God speaks to his people through Amos, telling them he will tolerate their rebellion no longer--his judgment is coming. How can we escape the judgment of God? What happens when God's patience runs out? God speaks to his people through Amos, telling them he will tolerate their rebellion no longer--his judgment is coming. How can we escape the judgment of God? John Botkin Throughout the Bible, God is revealed to be a missionary God. He is seeking sinners with this message of grace. But as his people, do we share his passion? Are we a missionary people or are we like Jonah who refused his calling? 00:40:22 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2284487/type/audio Missions,Evangelism,Gospel,Jonah Throughout the Bible, God is revealed to be a missionary God. He is seeking sinners with this message of grace. But as his people, do we share his passion? Are we a missionary people or are we like Jonah who refused his calling? Throughout the Bible, God is revealed to be a missionary God. He is seeking sinners with this message of grace. But as his people, do we share his passion? Are we a missionary people or are we like Jonah who refused his calling? John Botkin Even as God's people, sin requires repentance. This was the lesson Joel conveyed to Israel. Apart from repentance, God would be bring calamity to get his people's attention 00:47:28 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2284422/type/audio Joel,Repentance,Gospel,Jesus,Christ Even as God's people, sin requires repentance. This was the lesson Joel conveyed to Israel. Apart from repentance, God would be bring calamity to get his people's attention Even as God's people, sin requires repentance. This was the lesson Joel conveyed to Israel. Apart from repentance, God would be bring calamity to get his people's attention John Botkin Wisdom is seen in trusting God, even when life doesn't make sense. 00:45:36 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2269653/type/audio Wisdom,Suffering,Sovereignty,Gospel Wisdom is seen in trusting God, even when life doesn't make sense. Wisdom is seen in trusting God, even when life doesn't make sense. John Botkin Why did God design humanity to experience love and romance? How are we to wisely embrace this gift from God? 00:37:19 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2269642/type/audio Sex,Wisdom,Foolishness,Gospel Why did God design humanity to experience love and romance? How are we to wisely embrace this gift from God? Why did God design humanity to experience love and romance? How are we to wisely embrace this gift from God? John Botkin What does a wise life look like? How do you ensure that your life is ultimately meaningful and not wasted? The Preacher of Ecclesiastes tells us. 00:35:54 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2269605/type/audio Wisdom,Gospel,Foolishness,Meaning,of,Life What does a wise life look like? How do you ensure that your life is ultimately meaningful and not wasted? The Preacher of Ecclesiastes tells us. What does a wise life look like? How do you ensure that your life is ultimately meaningful and not wasted? The Preacher of Ecclesiastes tells us. John Botkin What does wisdom look like? The Bible says that wisdom is the ability to live skillfully in God's world. Such wisdom can be learned but not without a right relationship with God. 00:38:15 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2259433/type/audio Wisdom,Foolishness,Christ,Gospel What does wisdom look like? The Bible says that wisdom is the ability to live skillfully in God's world. Such wisdom can be learned but not without a right relationship with God. What does wisdom look like? The Bible says that wisdom is the ability to live skillfully in God's world. Such wisdom can be learned but not without a right relationship with God. John Botkin Why did Israel go into exile? It may be hard for us understand, but it was an act of God's mercy to discipline his people, calling them back to himself. 00:40:25 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2259578/type/audio Discipline,Israel,Idolatry,Gospel Why did Israel go into exile? It may be hard for us understand, but it was an act of God's mercy to discipline his people, calling them back to himself. Why did Israel go into exile? It may be hard for us understand, but it was an act of God's mercy to discipline his people, calling them back to himself. John Botkin What is Christian Baptism? Why is it important and who should experience it? This message looks at the New Testament to answer these and other questions about baptism. 00:40:50 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2248246/type/audio Baptism,Discipleship,Ordinance,Gospel What is Christian Baptism? Why is it important and who should experience it? This message looks at the New Testament to answer these and other questions about baptism. What is Christian Baptism? Why is it important and who should experience it? This message looks at the New Testament to answer these and other questions about baptism. John Botkin The elders' vision for BBC's future ministry and recommendation for BBC's future building plans. 00:49:26 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2248264/type/audio BBC The elders' vision for BBC's future ministry and recommendation for BBC's future building plans. The elders' vision for BBC's future ministry and recommendation for BBC's future building plans. John Botkin How pervasive is idolatry in your life? Idolatry isn't limited to stone statues that we bow down to. Idols are anything we think we need apart from God. Elijah had a strong message for those who worshiped idols, revealing why there is only one, tru... 00:38:13 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2251831/type/audio Elijah,Idolatry,Gospel,Worship How pervasive is idolatry in your life? Idolatry isn't limited to stone statues that we bow down to. Idols are anything we think we need apart from God. Elijah had a strong message for those who worshiped idols, revealing why there is only one, tru... How pervasive is idolatry in your life? Idolatry isn't limited to stone statues that we bow down to. Idols are anything we think we need apart from God. Elijah had a strong message for those who worshiped idols, revealing why there is only one, tru... John Botkin In 2 Samuel, God demonstrates his faithfulness to his promises to his people, especially his choice of king, David. This faithfulness culminates in the coming of David's Greater Son, Jesus Christ. 00:34:17 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2247403/type/audio Davidic,Covenant,Jesus,Christ,Faithfulness,Israel In 2 Samuel, God demonstrates his faithfulness to his promises to his people, especially his choice of king, David. This faithfulness culminates in the coming of David's Greater Son, Jesus Christ. In 2 Samuel, God demonstrates his faithfulness to his promises to his people, especially his choice of king, David. This faithfulness culminates in the coming of David's Greater Son, Jesus Christ. John Botkin Why was it a sin for Israel to want a king? Why is it that we often commit the same sin today? 00:40:49 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2247249/type/audio King,David,Lordship,Jesus,Christ,Gospel Why was it a sin for Israel to want a king? Why is it that we often commit the same sin today? Why was it a sin for Israel to want a king? Why is it that we often commit the same sin today? John Botkin What is the ultimate goal of making disciples of Christ? Jesus himself told us as he prayed to God the Father - it's about glorifying Him. 00:32:54 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2247213/type/audio Discipleship,Missional,Evangelism,Glory,of,Christ What is the ultimate goal of making disciples of Christ? Jesus himself told us as he prayed to God the Father - it's about glorifying Him. What is the ultimate goal of making disciples of Christ? Jesus himself told us as he prayed to God the Father - it's about glorifying Him. John Botkin If we are going to fulfill Christ's command to make disciples of all nations, then we will have to do it according to his plan. That includes loving another as Christ's people. 00:34:25 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2211498/type/audio Jesus,Christ,Love,New,Commandment,Great,Commission If we are going to fulfill Christ's command to make disciples of all nations, then we will have to do it according to his plan. That includes loving another as Christ's people. If we are going to fulfill Christ's command to make disciples of all nations, then we will have to do it according to his plan. That includes loving another as Christ's people. John Botkin Fulfilling the Great Commission requires that we sacrifice our comfortable lives and go outside the camp with Christ. 00:29:57 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2211508/type/audio Jesus,Christ,Great,Commission,Sacrifice,Make,Disciples Fulfilling the Great Commission requires that we sacrifice our comfortable lives and go outside the camp with Christ. Fulfilling the Great Commission requires that we sacrifice our comfortable lives and go outside the camp with Christ. John Botkin How can we fulfill the Great Commission? It begins by following Christ. 00:38:36 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2188206/type/audio [M,y?Great,Commission,Gospel,Missions,Evangelism How can we fulfill the Great Commission? It begins by following Christ. How can we fulfill the Great Commission? It begins by following Christ. Richard Taglauer People were amazed at Jesus' teaching, wondering where he came up with what he said. Pastor Richard shows more of the glory of Christ in this follow up to last week's message. 00:35:14 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2211476/type/audio Jesus,Christ,Gospel,Glory,Wisdom People were amazed at Jesus' teaching, wondering where he came up with what he said. Pastor Richard shows more of the glory of Christ in this follow up to last week's message. People were amazed at Jesus' teaching, wondering where he came up with what he said. Pastor Richard shows more of the glory of Christ in this follow up to last week's message. Richard Taglauer 'Who is this man?' was the surprised question that everyone asked about Jesus. 00:36:59 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/2193294/type/audio Jesus,Christ,Gospel 'Who is this man?' was the surprised question that everyone asked about Jesus. 'Who is this man?' was the surprised question that everyone asked about Jesus. John Botkin Where does hope come from in dark time? God! Despite the spiritual darkness of the time of the Judges, God brings hope to his people and continues to fulfill his plan to bring about a Messiah. 00:36:39 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/247604/type/audio Bitterness,Hope,Gospel,Ruth Where does hope come from in dark time? God! Despite the spiritual darkness of the time of the Judges, God brings hope to his people and continues to fulfill his plan to bring about a Messiah. Where does hope come from in dark time? God! Despite the spiritual darkness of the time of the Judges, God brings hope to his people and continues to fulfill his plan to bring about a Messiah. John Botkin Why are idols so bad? Israel learns the hard way that idols aren't just powerless, they enslave. As they turn away from faithfulness to God, God shows himself faithful and saves them by his grace. 00:36:52 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/244559/type/audio Judges,Gospel,Salvation,Idolatry Why are idols so bad? Israel learns the hard way that idols aren't just powerless, they enslave. As they turn away from faithfulness to God, God shows himself faithful and saves them by his grace. Why are idols so bad? Israel learns the hard way that idols aren't just powerless, they enslave. As they turn away from faithfulness to God, God shows himself faithful and saves them by his grace. John Botkin How do you prepare for a seemingly impossible task that God calls you to do? How do become courageous in the face of life's challenges? God speaks to Joshua and so us today, showing us how to have courage in conflict. 00:42:51 Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/239319/type/audio Courage,Conflict,Gospel,Holy,War How do you prepare for a seemingly impossible task that God calls you to do? How do become courageous in the face of life's challenges? God speaks to Joshua and so us today, showing us how to have courage in conflict. How do you prepare for a seemingly impossible task that God calls you to do? How do become courageous in the face of life's challenges? God speaks to Joshua and so us today, showing us how to have courage in conflict. John Botkin What does it mean to live as the people of God? Deuteronomy is the final sermons of Moses to Israel before they cross into the promised land. In them, he reminds them of their covenant with God and encouraged them to keep it. Those instructions are... 00:40:45 Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/236811/type/audio Family,Discipleship,,Worship,Covenant,Moses,Gospel What does it mean to live as the people of God? Deuteronomy is the final sermons of Moses to Israel before they cross into the promised land. In them, he reminds them of their covenant with God and encouraged them to keep it. Those instructions are... What does it mean to live as the people of God? Deuteronomy is the final sermons of Moses to Israel before they cross into the promised land. In them, he reminds them of their covenant with God and encouraged them to keep it. Those instructions are... John Botkin How does a holy God respond to a faithless people? Judgment and mercy. The Book of Numbers shows how God continues to fulfill his promises to Abraham despite the faithless grumbling of Israel. 00:42:29 Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/231993/type/audio Grumbling,Faith,Faithlessness,Gospel How does a holy God respond to a faithless people? Judgment and mercy. The Book of Numbers shows how God continues to fulfill his promises to Abraham despite the faithless grumbling of Israel. How does a holy God respond to a faithless people? Judgment and mercy. The Book of Numbers shows how God continues to fulfill his promises to Abraham despite the faithless grumbling of Israel. John Botkin The book of Genesis is a book of beginnings. It shows the beginning of all things as God's begins writing the story of human history. Genesis also shows us how all of us even today fit into God's story. 00:42:37 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/221415/type/audio Creation,,Covenant,Abraham,Salvation The book of Genesis is a book of beginnings. It shows the beginning of all things as God's begins writing the story of human history. Genesis also shows us how all of us even today fit into God's story. The book of Genesis is a book of beginnings. It shows the beginning of all things as God's begins writing the story of human history. Genesis also shows us how all of us even today fit into God's story. John Botkin What will the end of our salvation be? What future glory awaits those who now put their faith in Christ? 00:33:42 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/220980/type/audio Resurrection,,Easter,Salvation What will the end of our salvation be? What future glory awaits those who now put their faith in Christ? What will the end of our salvation be? What future glory awaits those who now put their faith in Christ? John Botkin What does it mean for Christ to be lifted up on the cross? (NOTE: The first minute or two was cut-off during recording). 00:17:59 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/215548/type/audio Good,Friday,Cross,of,Christ,Bronze,Serpent,Salvation What does it mean for Christ to be lifted up on the cross? (NOTE: The first minute or two was cut-off during recording). What does it mean for Christ to be lifted up on the cross? (NOTE: The first minute or two was cut-off during recording). John Botkin Although Christ has freed the Christian from the guilt and power of sin, sin's pollution remains so that we struggle with sin. How can we have victory over sin? How can we put it to death in our lives? 00:41:57 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/206165/type/audio Sanctification,Mortification,John,Owen,Gospel Although Christ has freed the Christian from the guilt and power of sin, sin's pollution remains so that we struggle with sin. How can we have victory over sin? How can we put it to death in our lives? Although Christ has freed the Christian from the guilt and power of sin, sin's pollution remains so that we struggle with sin. How can we have victory over sin? How can we put it to death in our lives? John Botkin It has been said that the primary blessing of the gospel is justification, but that that greatest blessings is adoption. What does it mean to be God's sons and heirs? 00:41:00 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/204751/type/audio Adoption,Sonship,Salvation,Gospel It has been said that the primary blessing of the gospel is justification, but that that greatest blessings is adoption. What does it mean to be God's sons and heirs? It has been said that the primary blessing of the gospel is justification, but that that greatest blessings is adoption. What does it mean to be God's sons and heirs? John Botkin At the heart of the atonement is being "at one" with God - being in right relationship with him. This is part of our salvation and our calling to take the message of salvation to those not yet reconciled to God. 00:36:23 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/203474/type/audio Reconciliation,Salvation,Atonement,Missions At the heart of the atonement is being "at one" with God - being in right relationship with him. This is part of our salvation and our calling to take the message of salvation to those not yet reconciled to God. At the heart of the atonement is being "at one" with God - being in right relationship with him. This is part of our salvation and our calling to take the message of salvation to those not yet reconciled to God. John Botkin When God justify sinners, he forgives their sin and declares them to be righteous. But how can God justify sinners - people who are not innocent or righteous, but guilty before him? 00:40:06 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/195505/type/audio Justification,Righteousness,Imputation,Gospel When God justify sinners, he forgives their sin and declares them to be righteous. But how can God justify sinners - people who are not innocent or righteous, but guilty before him? When God justify sinners, he forgives their sin and declares them to be righteous. But how can God justify sinners - people who are not innocent or righteous, but guilty before him? John Botkin On the cross, Christ redeemed sinners by offering his life as a ransom. What were sinners redeemed from? What difference does that redemption make in our life? 00:40:01 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/195367/type/audio Redemption,Ransom,Gospel,Salvation, On the cross, Christ redeemed sinners by offering his life as a ransom. What were sinners redeemed from? What difference does that redemption make in our life? On the cross, Christ redeemed sinners by offering his life as a ransom. What were sinners redeemed from? What difference does that redemption make in our life? John Botkin Christians often say they are saved, but saved from what? This message goes straight to the heart of the gospel and answers the question, 'What are we saved from?' 00:32:52 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/187270/type/audio Propitiation,Atonement,Gospel,Salvation Christians often say they are saved, but saved from what? This message goes straight to the heart of the gospel and answers the question, 'What are we saved from?' Christians often say they are saved, but saved from what? This message goes straight to the heart of the gospel and answers the question, 'What are we saved from?' John Botkin What does it mean to be born again? Jesus explains that being born again means God has given spiritual life by the power of his Spirit through the gospel of Jesus Christ. 00:43:34 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/185105/type/audio New,Birth,Regeneration,Salvation,Born,Again What does it mean to be born again? Jesus explains that being born again means God has given spiritual life by the power of his Spirit through the gospel of Jesus Christ. What does it mean to be born again? Jesus explains that being born again means God has given spiritual life by the power of his Spirit through the gospel of Jesus Christ. John Botkin The Bible teaches that God's plan for salvation began long before we were born. In his sovereign grace, God displayed his love through the election of his people. This doctrine is meant to provide encouragement and assurance, not controversy and con... 00:35:26 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/185276/type/audio Election,Salvation,Predestination,God's,Love The Bible teaches that God's plan for salvation began long before we were born. In his sovereign grace, God displayed his love through the election of his people. This doctrine is meant to provide encouragement and assurance, not controversy and con... The Bible teaches that God's plan for salvation began long before we were born. In his sovereign grace, God displayed his love through the election of his people. This doctrine is meant to provide encouragement and assurance, not controversy and con... John Botkin Why do we need salvation from God? The Bible shows that we need salvation because we all stand under God's condemnation for sins. 00:39:40 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/185285/type/audio Condemnation,Original,Sin,Salvation,Adam Why do we need salvation from God? The Bible shows that we need salvation because we all stand under God's condemnation for sins. Why do we need salvation from God? The Bible shows that we need salvation because we all stand under God's condemnation for sins. John Botkin The last message of the Resolved sermon series looks to 1 Peter 4 see how Christians can and should glorify God with their involvement in church. 00:39:30 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/185320/type/audio Glorify,God,Church,Service,Grace The last message of the Resolved sermon series looks to 1 Peter 4 see how Christians can and should glorify God with their involvement in church. The last message of the Resolved sermon series looks to 1 Peter 4 see how Christians can and should glorify God with their involvement in church. John Botkin How can you bring glory to God as a family? God tells us through the apostle's teaching to the family in Ephesians 5-6. Each role is addressed - husbands, fathers, wives, mothers, and children. 00:50:00 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/185488/type/audio Family,Marriage,Parenting,Discipleship How can you bring glory to God as a family? God tells us through the apostle's teaching to the family in Ephesians 5-6. Each role is addressed - husbands, fathers, wives, mothers, and children. How can you bring glory to God as a family? God tells us through the apostle's teaching to the family in Ephesians 5-6. Each role is addressed - husbands, fathers, wives, mothers, and children. John Botkin God calls us to bring him glory by how we live, including how we use our money. 00:37:31 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/222503/type/audio Money,Mammon,Glory,of,God God calls us to bring him glory by how we live, including how we use our money. God calls us to bring him glory by how we live, including how we use our money. John Botkin God calls us to glorify with him in everything that we do. 00:39:27 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/222487/type/audio Resolved,God's,glory God calls us to glorify with him in everything that we do. God calls us to glorify with him in everything that we do. John Botkin Why is Jesus so important? How did his birth reveal something of his glory and mission? 00:38:11 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/222619/type/audio Christmas,Gospel,Glory,of,Christ Why is Jesus so important? How did his birth reveal something of his glory and mission? Why is Jesus so important? How did his birth reveal something of his glory and mission? John Botkin How are Elders and Deacons to serve the local church? How is the church to follow their leadership? By following the example of Christ. 00:31:30 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/164633/type/audio Elder,Deacon,Humility,Service How are Elders and Deacons to serve the local church? How is the church to follow their leadership? By following the example of Christ. How are Elders and Deacons to serve the local church? How is the church to follow their leadership? By following the example of Christ. John Botkin Who is Christ? It's a long-asked question, but the Bible gives us a clear answer. 00:36:20 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/222528/type/audio Christmas,David,Abraham,Gospel Who is Christ? It's a long-asked question, but the Bible gives us a clear answer. Who is Christ? It's a long-asked question, but the Bible gives us a clear answer. John Botkin Luke ends his record of the life and mission of the early church with an open-ended description of Paul's life. The point - that God's unstoppable mission of sending the gospel to the nations still continues in the church today. 00:38:45 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/160010/type/audio Paul,Gospel,Missions,Evangelism Luke ends his record of the life and mission of the early church with an open-ended description of Paul's life. The point - that God's unstoppable mission of sending the gospel to the nations still continues in the church today. Luke ends his record of the life and mission of the early church with an open-ended description of Paul's life. The point - that God's unstoppable mission of sending the gospel to the nations still continues in the church today. John Botkin Why would Christians try to spread the gospel all over the world? Why would Paul endure suffering and hardship for the gospel? Here Paul gives his defense of Christianity and reveals something of the essentials of every Christian testimony. 00:36:59 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/149176/type/audio Gospel,Witness,Paul,Resurrection,, Why would Christians try to spread the gospel all over the world? Why would Paul endure suffering and hardship for the gospel? Here Paul gives his defense of Christianity and reveals something of the essentials of every Christian testimony. Why would Christians try to spread the gospel all over the world? Why would Paul endure suffering and hardship for the gospel? Here Paul gives his defense of Christianity and reveals something of the essentials of every Christian testimony. John Botkin How can Christians live godly lives under human government, even when it's ungodly? 00:40:43 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/148116/type/audio Government,Citiznship,Paul How can Christians live godly lives under human government, even when it's ungodly? How can Christians live godly lives under human government, even when it's ungodly? John Botkin Is Jesus the only way to God? Is salvation found in Christ alone? 00:37:07 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/livethecross/sermonid/148548/type/audio Solus,Christus,Reformation Is Jesus the only way to God? Is salvation found in Christ alone? Is Jesus the only way to God? Is salvation found in Christ alone?