Category: God

Subject: God

Our Condescending God

God to Man

The word condescend is an interesting one. We tend to bristle when someone speaks in a condescending tone toward us. It is a sign to us that they think they are better, stronger, smarter, wiser than us. It seems to indicate arrogance, and we find it unseemly.

The word condescend is defined by Webster: 1) to assume an air of superiority. 2a) to descend to a less formal or dignified level. 2b) to waive the privileges of rank.

While the word does hold negative connotations, such is not necessary. Consider the reality that God is truly superior. If He condescends to His creation, it is not a negative thing. It is an indication of His love and concern for us.

The Psalmist recognized this. “From the rising of the sun to its going down, the Lord’s name is to be praised. The Lord is high above all nations, His glory above the heavens. Who is like the Lord our God, Who dwells on high, Who humbles Himself to behold the things that are in the heavens and in the earth?” (Psalm 113:3-6).

God condescended to send His Son to earth to benefit mankind. His Son condescended to come, “taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross” (Philippians 2:7-8).

God came down to our level, to lift us up to His. “Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore!” (Psalm 113:2).

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Sermon: The Eternal Word

The Eternal Word

In the beginning was the Word. God in the flesh. Jesus is God the Son, as affirmed by Jesus in John 1.

Micky Galloway Meeting – Spring 2022

Micky Galloway of Lancaster, CA preached a meeting from May 7-12, 2022 at the West Side congregation. Below are the Titles of the sermons, a short description, and links to the sermon audio, video and powerpoint files of each lesson preached.

Saturday Night: The Majesty of God

A lesson designed to enourage respect, awe and acknowledgment of God’s power and majesty as our Creator.

Sunday 9AM: The Spiritual Man

The lesson contrasts the carnal man with the spiritual man, teaching us how to live so as to please God always.

Sunday 10AM: Grace Came Teaching

A discussion of Paul’s declaration in Titus 2:11-12, “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age.”

Sunday 11AM: The Man of God

A discussion of the text of 1 Timothy 6:11-14, and the phrase “the man of God.” The text describes both what such a man flees, and what he pursues.

Monday Night: God Rules in the Kingdoms of Men

In this lesson, God’s interaction with His people, and the nations used to chastise them is discussed. In this we see God’s plan, and His control over all the nations.

Tuesday Night: Challenges in the First Century Church

In the first century, congregations of God’s people were challenged in similar ways as we are today. Sin, persecution at the hand of secular leaders, and inward apathy.

Wednesday Night: Challenges for Every Generation

The lesson shows how, like the Christians of the first century, every generation of God’s children will be challenged by dangers from both within and wihtout.

Thursday Night: What Does the Future Hold?

When the question is asked, the correct answer is, “It depends!” It depends upon the individual, and their response to God’s will.

Sermon: God Can Revive Us!

God Can Revive Us

All of us can use refreshing, rejuvinating, revival. God is the source of our renewal, if we come to Him with a humble and contrite heart. (Text discussed in this lesson, Psalm 119:153-160.

Sermon: What is Fair?

What is Fair

An examination of Ezekiel 18, which give us much insight as to the grievous nature of sin, and how our righteous God deals with both those who pursue sin, and those who pursue righteousness.

Quiet Resolve and Confidence

Calm resolve

“Truly my soul silently waits for God; from Him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved” (Psalm 62:1-2).

Christians who have a full and correct understanding of the nature of grace and faith have a great confidence in their salvation. It is God who accomplishes their redemption, so they can be sure that their service to Him will be rewarded in the end. This brings patience and comfort as they await the day where the Lord says, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (cf. Matthew 25:21).

Others, who place their trust in something other than God, have no such assurance.

“Surely men of low degree are a vapor, men of high degree are a lie; if they weighed on the scales, they are altogether lighter than vapor. Do not trust in oppression, nor vainly hope in robbery; if riches increase, do not set your heart on them.” (Psalm 62:9-10).

Remember:

“In God is my salvation and glory; the rock of my strength, and my refuge is in God. Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.” AND “God has spoken once, twice I have heard this: that power belongs to God. Also to You, O Lord, belongs mercy; for You render to each one according to his work” (Psalm 62:7-8, 11-2).

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Sermon: God is Great!

God Is Great

A discussion of the goodness and greatness of God, emphasizing His onmipotence, omniscience, omnipresence and immutability.

Sermon: The Humbling of Kings

The Humbling of Kings

A discussion of kings Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar and Darius when they witness the power of Jehovah God. (Daniel 2-6)

Sermon: Psalm 80

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Preacher: Justin Carrell.

This analysis of Psalm 80 emphasizes the Psalmists appeal to God for forgiveness and renewal.

Cast Off

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Psalm 60 is an acknowledgement of sin as Israel was “cast off” by God due to His displeasure (1). The Psalmist recognized that victory for Israel was possible only if God was with her. Consider these words at the end of the Psalm:

“Is it not You, O God, who cast us off? And You, O God, who did not go out with our armies? Give us help from trouble, for the help of man is useless. Through God we will do valiantly, for it is He who shall tread down our enemies” (10-12).

What a sad state to be “cast off” by God Himself. How could such happen? Well, it is certainly not because of any capricious tendency of God. Every time, the fault is with men. Jehovah told Israel through the prophet Isaiah, “Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear” (Isaiah 59:2).

We can not prosper without God. No matter the circumstance, without God “the help of man is useless.” Only with God can we gain victory, through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ! (cf. 1 Corinthians 15:57). “The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!” (Revelation 11:15).

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Sermon: A Shield About Me

A Shield About Me

A discussion of Psalm 3. When we are overwhelmed with troubles, cares, and the opposition of those opposed to righteousness, we can find solace in the fact that God is a shield about us. With his protection, we can overcome.

The “I Am” Statements of Jesus

I AM WHO I AM

Interestingly, Jehovah revealed Himself with the use of the phrase, “I am” to Israel in Exodus 3. “Then Moses said to God, ‘Indeed, when I come to the children of Israel and say to them, “The God of your fathers has sent me to you,” and they say to me, “What is His name?” what shall I say to them?’ And God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM.’ And He said, ‘Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, “I AM has sent me to you”’” (3:13-14).

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Sermon: The Father, the Christ and the Spirit

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Jesus’ teaching in the temple at the Feast of Tabernacles establishes the three persons of God: The Father, the Christ and the Spirit.

Sermon: Paul’s Sermon on Mar’s Hill

An exegetical lesson examination Paul’s description of the “Unknown God” given to the Athenians on Mars Hill in Acts 17.

COVID-19 (28) God is Our Refuge and Strength

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During times of national and global distress, Psalm 46 is the believer’s friend. The Psalmist wrote:

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling” (1-3).

Those who place their trust in God have no need to fear, no matter the dangers that lurk. Surely what we are suffering through today does not compare to the removal of the earth or the casting of the mountains into the sea? God’s helps those who are His. We can trust Him.

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