By Scripture
God’s First Words To Man: Have Sex and Make Babies (Part II)
God’s First Words To Man: Have Sex and Make Babies (Part II)
God, You & Our Kids | Selected Texts | Pastor Duane Smets
This an topical and exegetical sermon on having children. It deals with the cultural shift which has taken place within the last hundred years in the Western world toward having children. It deals with the call and command of God to have children in order to create a royal race and city. And it deals with the nature of the Gospel in being a one who makes us kids again through a new birth, which results in us as God’s people being brothers and sisters. This sermon was originally preached on March 3rd, 2013 at The Resolved Church in San Diego,CA.
The Book of Acts
This series covers our study through the book of Acts. These sermons with careful and slow exegetical expository coverage move through each chapter and verse following the theme and thesis of the book that the Jesus’ disciples are empowered by His Spirit to spread the Gospel unto the end of the earth. These sermons were primarily preached by Pastor Duane Smets from January 2012 to January 2013 at The Resolved Church, San Diego, CA.
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THE BOOK OF ACTS
Jesus Inaugurates the Age & Activity of the Spirit
Listen Read 1:1-5 | Jesus Promises The Spirit
Listen Read 1:6-11 | Jesus Instates The Mission
Listen Read 1:12-26 | Jesus Consecrates The Apostles
The Spirit Establishes the Church
Listen Read 2:1-41 | The Church Is Born (Part I)
Listen Read 2:1-41 | The Church Is Born (Part II)
Listen Read 2:42-47 | The Church In Community
Listen Read 3:1-26 | The Church At Work
Listen Read 4:1-22 | The Church Under Attack
Listen Read 4:23-31 | The Church In Prayer
Listen Read 4:32-37 | The Church And Money
Listen Read 5:1-42 | The Church Authenticated
Listen Read 6:1-7 | The Church And Leadership Structures
Listen Read 6:9-8:3 | The Church and the Story of God
The Spirit Propels The Mission of The Church
Listen Read 8:4-25 | Mission and Magic
Listen Read 8:26-40 | Mission and the Word
Listen Read 9:1-31 | Mission and Conversion
Listen Read 9:32-11:18 | Mission and Race
Listen Read 11:19-30 | Mission and Maturity
Listen Read 12:1-13:3 | Mission Unstoppable
Listen Read 13:1-12 | Mission Empowered By God
Listen Read 13:13-52 | Mission and Rejection
Listen Read 14:1-28 | Mission and Idolatry
Listen Read 15:1-35 | Mission and Religious Rules
Listen Read 15:36-41 | Mission and Disagreements
Listen Read 16:1-40 | Mission and Divine Appointments
Listen Read 17:1-15 | Mission and The Message
Listen Read 17:16-34 | Mission and Culture
Listen Read 18:1-28 | Mission and Work In The City
Listen Read 19:1-41 | Mission and The Marks of a Great Church (Part I)
Listen Read 20:1-38 | Mission and The Marks of a Great Church (Part II)
Listen Read 21:1-16 | Mission and The Help of The Helper
Listen Read 21:17-22:29 | Mission and Martyrdom
Listen Read 22:30-24:27 | Mission and Magistrates (Part I)
Listen Read 25:1-26:32 | Mission and Magistrates (Part II)
Listen Read 27:1-28:15 | Mission and the Unexpected
Listen Read 28:16-31 | Mission Continued: Acts 28 and the Last Chapter
Mission Continued: Acts 28 and the Last Chapter
Mission Continued: Acts 28 and the Last Chapter | The Book of Acts | 28:16-31 | Pastor Duane Smets
This an exegetical and expository sermon on Acts 28:16-31. It deals with proclaiming the Gospel with Words and the Scriptures, why some do not perceive or receive the Gospel and how church plating is meant to go hand in hand with Gospel ministry as believers in Jesus continue to write the last chapter of Acts. This sermon was originally preached on January 27th, 2012 at The Resolved Church in San Diego,CA.
Mission and the Unexpected
Mission and the Unexpected | The Book of Acts | 27:1-28:15 | Pastor Duane Smets
This an exegetical and expository sermon on Acts 27:1-28:15. It deals with primary goal of spreading the Gospel, the reality that bad things happen to Christians who are trying to obey and serve God, and how we stand strong in the face of such circumstances. This sermon was originally preached on January 20th, 2012 at The Resolved Church in San Diego,CA.
The Compassion of The Lord
An Invitation to Life | Isaiah 55 | James Martin
This is a special sermon looking at Isaiah 55. Particular attention is given to the way that God is compassionate in His efficacious call to repentance and in the guarantee of satisfaction in Him. This sermon was originally preached on January 13th, 2013 at The Resolved Church in San Diego,CA.
Trust Unbroken
God The Rock of My Salvation | Psalm 62 | Josh Feil
This is a special sermon looking at one of the Psalms as The Resolved has previously done in the Summer. Particular attention is given to the way that God proves His goodness in being trustworthy and fulfilling His promises in the emergence of Jesus as The Rock of our Salvation. This sermon was originally preached on January 6th, 2013 at The Resolved Church in San Diego,CA.
Considering Our Calling
Considering Our Calling | Philippians 3:12-16 | Pastor Duane
This is a special sermon looking at one’s personal spiritual growth in the last year and looking ahead to the next year. It works from Philippians 3:12-16 focusing on how spiritual growth happens in the life of the Christian. Particular attention is given to the difference between pursing moral perfection and receiving the perfection of Christ as the pathway to spiritual maturity. This sermon was originally preached on December 30th, 2012 at The Resolved Church in San Diego,CA.
Advent 2012 – Week 4: The Angels Candle of Peace
Week 4: The Angels Candle of Peace | Adventus Christus | Isaiah 9:6-7 | Sean Hutchinson
This is a sermon based on Isaiah 9:6-7 focusing the peace The Immanuel messiah brings. Particular emphasis is given to the peace Jesus makes between man and God and then through that with fellow mankind. This sermon was originally preached on December 23rd, 2012 at The Resolved Church in San Diego,CA.
Advent 2012 – Week 3: The Shepherds Candle of Joy
Week 3: The Shepherds Candle of Joy | Adventus Christus | Isaiah 9:6-7 | Pastor Duane Smets
This is an exegetical sermon of Isaiah 9:6-7 focusing the joy the Immanuel messiah brings. Particular emphasis is given see the lack and longing for joy in human beings and how the Gospel meets and fulfills our desire in the dual advents of Christ. This sermon was originally preached on December 16th, 2012 at The Resolved Church in San Diego,CA.
Advent 2012 – Week 2: The Bethlehem Candle of Humility
Week 2: The Bethlehem Candle of Humility | Adventus Christus | Isaiah 9:6-7 | Pastor Duane Smets
This is an exegetical sermon of Isaiah 9:6-7 focusing the nature of the Immanuel messiah as God and His role as King. Particular emphasis is given to seeing how Isaiah 9:6-7 clearly identifies Jesus as the eternal Son of God as the just and righteous King of heaven and earth. This sermon was originally preached on December 9th, 2012 at The Resolved Church in San Diego,CA.
