Sunday School -"Correcting a Wrong View of the Church"
January 10, 2021
Lesson five in the series.
"The Mystery of Christianity - Part 1"
December 27, 2020
A message for this joyous Christmas Eve.
Sunday School -"A Letter to the Church In Sin City"
December 13, 2020
Introduction to 1 Corinthians. Lesson one in the series.
"The Picture of Christian Unity - Pt. 5"
December 6, 2020
Sermon # 45 in the series on Ephesians.
"The Picture of Christian Unity - Pt. 4"
November 29, 2020
Sermon #44 in the series on Ephesians.
Sunday School- "How Can Evil Exist?"
November 29, 2020
Lesson thirteen, the final lesson in the series on Job.
"The Picture of Christian Unity - Pt. 3"
November 21, 2020
Sermon #43 in the series on Paul's letter to the Ephesians.
"The Unity of Christians: Inclusion"
November 1, 2020
Sermon #40 in the teaching series on Ephesians.
"The Unity of Christians: Alienation"
October 25, 2020
If you are a Christian don't ever, ever forget where Christ found you. He found you in tears at an altar...and that could've been an altar in a church or an altar of tears in your own home or bed. If you are not a Christian the most sought after commodity on this earth, inner peace, is offered freely today by Christ. Are you the one who hears and understands? God Himself may have given you ears for just such a moment as this.
"To Be Saved: What Is It Really? Pt. 3"
October 18, 2020
Dr. Sattem continues with the third installment of a three part message from Ephesians 2: 1-10, on what it really means to be saved.
"To Be Saved: What Is It Really? Pt. 2"
October 11, 2020
Dr. Sattem continues with the second of a three part message from Ephesians 2: 1-10, on what it really means to be saved.
"To Be Saved: What Is It Really?"
October 4, 2020
In Ephesians 2: 1-3, we discover that we are not sinners BECAUSE we sin; we sin because we ARE sinners. Pastor Sattem explains that if we are saved, it is because we are saved FROM something and that something is spiritual death, slavery, and God's wrath. Join us for another teaching in Ephesians.
"What Is Your Part In Christ's Body?"
September 27, 2020
Dr. Sattem explains how believers must use their spiritual gifts to make disciples, thus bringing glory to God.
"Serving Our Risen Savior"
September 20, 2020
If we truly understand the extent of Christ's authority, we will live everyday as a "sovereigntist", giving priority of place to our Savior and serving Him as the Lord of creation, the Lord of the church, and the only Lord of salvation. Dr. Sattem brings another message from Ephesians 1. Join us.
"Jesus Redeems What the Law Cannot"
September 6, 2020
Because Jesus Christ shall be to us a restorer and a nourisher of our life, we are to recognize the transaction Jesus confirmed, recognize our status is transformed, and trust in Jesus who redeems us.
"Working With God"
August 30, 2020
Since the grave couldn't hold Christ, it cannot hold us either. Since our adversary couldn't prevent Christ's exaltation, neither can he prevent the true believer from gaining his/her eternal inheritance.
Join us for a message from Dr. Sattem about "Working With God".
Sunday School- "Lord of the Sabbath"
August 30, 2020
Thirteenth and final lesson in the series.
"Know the Greatness of His Power"
August 23, 2020
How great is God's power? Paul prayed, and we as believers are to pray, for a Divine awareness of the power we already possess in Christ.
Join us as Dr. Sattem expands on this passage from Ephesians.
"Keeping a Biblical Perspective"
August 16, 2020
How we view the "Inheritance of God" dictates how we live.
Join Pastor Sattem for biblical perspective as he preaches from Ephesians.
"Gaining Hope"
August 9, 2020
The hope of our calling is grounded in God's promises and Christ's accomplishments. That hope is characterized in the believer by confident expectation and patient waiting for the promises to be fulfilled.
Join us for another message from Ephesians.
"Gaining True Spiritual Enlightenment"
August 2, 2020
We are told in Ephesians 1: 18 that enlightenment is a desirable thing. In today's message, Dr. Sattem talks about how to attain the 'True Enlightenment' that Paul was writing about. Join us!
"Knowing the Vastness of Your Wealth"
July 26, 2020
The right approach to learning prepares one to receive the knowledge imparted by God through His Word, which equips the believer to integrate and implement that information into every aspect of one's daily life.
Join us for another look into Ephesians as we discover the vastness of our wealth in Christ.
"A Pattern For Prayer"
July 19, 2020
Ephesians 1:15-16 15 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love[a] toward all the saints, 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,
Sunday School- "Sermon on the Mount (Part 3)"
July 19, 2020
Lesson seven (Matthew 6) in the series.
"Reflecting God's Ownership"
July 12, 2020
We rejoice in God's Assurance, now let's learn how to reflect God's ownership. Join us for this message from Ephesians 1: 13, 14.
"Rejoicing In Assurance"
July 5, 2020
Today in Ephesians, we study how we as believers have assurance through the Holy Spirit, why we can rejoice in Him.
Sunday School- "The Sermon on the Mount (Part 1)"
July 5, 2020
Lesson five in the series. Matthew 5: 1-20
"What Is Truth"
June 28, 2020
Does your lifestyle match what you say you believe? Today we learn about truth and its characteristics. Join us.
"Living a Lifestyle of Worship"
June 21, 2020
What is our 'chief end' as humans and as children of God?
In this message, Dr. Sattem contrasts our convoluted, earthly perspective with the high calling of God on our lives. Join us.
Sunday School- "John the Baptist and Jesus' Baptism"
June 21, 2020
Lesson three in the series.
"Praising God for Your Calling"
June 14, 2020
Today Pastor Sattem clarifies our calling in Christ-and why we should ever praise Him for it. Join us.
"Anticipating An Inheritance"
June 7, 2020
As believers, we are adopted into the family of God and co-heirs with Christ.
As such, our inheritance is a settled fact we can look forward to eagerly. Join Dr. Sattem for another installment from the book of Ephesians.
"Sunday School-The Background to Jesus' Birth"
June 7, 2020
Lesson one in the series: Matthew 1-12.
"Security in the Sovereign Savior"
May 31, 2020
We do have security in our sovereign Savior. When we study Scripture, we see that all of history is leading to the "summing up of all things in Christ".
Join us for another lesson from Ephesians 1.
"Sunday School-A Most Unlikely Meeting"
May 31, 2020
Lesson thirteen in Michael Plunkett's Sunday School series, "The Passion Week".
"Sunday School-The Empty Tomb"
May 24, 2020
Lesson twelve in Michael Plunkett's Sunday School series, "The Passion Week".
"Pursuing the Will of God"
May 24, 2020
Did you know there are just two religions in the world? Works and Grace.
Dr. Sattem highlights the difference, and shows us from God's Word how we can have the 'Mind of Christ'.
"Sunday School-Tetelestai"
May 17, 2020
Lesson eleven in Michael Plunkett's Sunday School series, "The Passion Week".
"Understanding the Forgiveness of God"
May 17, 2020
Jesus taught us ask God to "forgive our debts, as we forgive our debtors..."
Are we really ready for that? Join us as Dr. Sattem expands on the doctrine and practice of forgiveness in this continuing study of Ephesians.
"The High Cost of Free Grace"
May 10, 2020
Dr. Sattem continues teaching from Ephesians, explaining just how steep was the cost for our salvation and how much God hates sin. Nevertheless, in His deep love for the elect, He provided the payment Himself. Hallelujah!
"Sunday School-Crucifixion"
May 10, 2020
Lesson ten in Michael Plunkett's Sunday School series, "The Passion Week".
"Slavery of the Good Kind: Being Sold Out to God"
May 3, 2020
Did you know you are a slave?
Did you know everyone is a slave?
Pastor Sattem shows us in God's Word how we are either a slave to sin, or a slave to God. Join us.
"Sunday School-On Trial Before The Gentiles"
May 3, 2020
Lesson nine in Michael Plunkett's Sunday School series, "The Passion Week".
"Living a Life to the Glory of God"
April 26, 2020
Do you struggle living your life to the glory of God? Do you even know what that looks like? Listen to Dr. Sattem as he continues studying the Word of God in Ephesians and learn practical ways to glorify God in your daily walk.
"Sunday School-On Trial Before His Own"
April 26, 2020
Lesson eight in Michael Plunkett's Sunday School series, "The Passion Week".
"Living the Life of a Child of the King"
April 19, 2020
Is Grace a confusing subject to you? Dr. Sattem continues to explore and teach from the Book of Ephesians. Join us.
"Sunday School-In The Garden"
April 18, 2020
Lesson seven in Michael Plunkett's Sunday School series, "The Passion Week".
"Jesus Appears to the Disciples Back in Jerusalem"
April 12, 2020
He is risen! He is risen indeed!
Join Dr. Jan Sattem as he preaches from Luke and Acts about our risen Lord's ministry on earth after the resurrection.
"Sunday School-The Last Feast & The First Feast"
April 12, 2020
Lesson six in Michael Plunkett's Sunday School series, "The Passion Week".
"The Value of the Cross"
April 10, 2020
The cross is valuable indeed. Join us for a Good Friday message from Dr. Jan Sattem.
"Sunday School-The Return of The King"
April 5, 2020
Join Michael Plunkett for lesson five in his Sunday School series, "The Passion Week".
"The Night Before His Triumphal Entry"
April 4, 2020
We're disappointed not to be able to gather together, but happy to be able to open God's word together via the internet. Join Pastor Sattem as he teaches from the Gospels.
"Sunday School-Trying to Trick the Son of God" Michael Plunkett
March 22, 2020
Week three of Michael Plunkett's Sunday School Series on "The Passion Week".
"Refugee Ministry Opportunities with Elinor Griffin"
July 7, 2019
We were thankful to have Elinor Griffin with the ARP stop by and outline ways Christians can help refugees.
"The Great Commission"
January 27, 2019
Lindy and Tricia White are missionaries to Trinidad and Tobago.
"Worshiping Rightly"
February 11, 2018
Pastor Sattem breaks down Mark 7: 1-13.
The Word of the Lord.
"Joy and Happiness: Are They Identical?"
December 10, 2017
"If someone considers himself to be joyful and is nevertheless not tender in his walk, but instead lives in the world and yields to his lusts, doing everything with the wrong objective and in seeking self, his joy is not a joy in God, but is a counterfeit joy. However, whenever joy proceeds from faith, functions in communion with God, and begets tenderness, willingness, actual opposition to sin, and the practice of Godliness-then there is true joy. Let the heart of such a person rejoice, and endeavour to continually live in this joy," - Wilhelmus A. Brakel
"Sharing the Good News in a Pagan Society"
November 19, 2017
“Sharing the Good News in a Pagan Society”
Acts 17
Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols.
So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also conversed with him. And some said, “What does this babbler wish to say?” Others said, “He seems to be a preacher of foreign divinities”—because he was preaching Jesus and the resurrection. And they took him and brought him to the Areopagus, saying, “May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting? For you bring some strange things to our ears. We wish to know therefore what these things mean.” Now all the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there would spend their time in nothing except telling or hearing something new.
So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: ‘To the unknown god.’ What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is He served by human hands, as though He needed anything, since He Himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. And He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having deter-mined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward Him and find Him. Yet He is actually not far from each one of us, for “‘In Him we live and move and have our being’; as even some of your own poets have said, “‘ For we are indeed His offspring.’ Being then God's offspring, we ought not to think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of man. The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now He commands all people everywhere to repent, because He has fixed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by a man Whom He has appointed; and of this He has given assurance to all by raising Him from the dead.” Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked. But others said, “We will hear you again about this.”
So Paul went out from their midst. But some men joined him and believed, among whom also were Dionysius the Areopagite and a woman named Damaris and others with them. (ESV Translation pp. 1947-49 Reformation Study Bible)
Steps to Telling the Gospel Today Exposition
- 1. Be a S________________ of our world (vv. 16-22)
- 2. Build a B________________ from Here to There (vv. 22,23)
- 3. Shoot Straight: Tell It Like It Is (vv. 24-34)
What Can I Use or Apply from This Teaching? Conclusion
These notes are from the 3 message in the series: Stewardship & Evangelism, preached by Drs. Larry Ruddell & J. Paul Sattem. These messages are posted weekly at www.goodshepherdarp.org and are available for download at no charge.
Permission is granted for reproduction and distribution of these messages. To God be the glory.
"Not Recognizable"
October 15, 2017
"The scribes and the skeptics were amazed at his teaching. The hungry and hurting were amazed by his miracles. An adulterer and her accusers were amazed by his love. But have you ever wondered what amazes Jesus?
Jesus was amazed at their unbelief. He still is, I think. We are living in an age of unbelief. According to a new worldwide poll, called “The Global Index of Religiosity and Atheism,” the number of Americans who say they are atheists rose from 1% in 2005 (the last time the poll was conducted) to 5% in 2013. I’m amazed at how quickly unbelief has taken root in so many hearts. And if I’m amazed, imagine how amazed Jesus must be. But forget about atheists and agnostics for a minute. What about you and me?"
"Lessons Learned From a Little Girl's Death"
October 8, 2017
God has chosen not to shield us from sorrow and pain. Can He use these difficulties for your good and His glory?
What Really is a Spiritual Gift-Part 2
September 24, 2017
Part Two of the "What is a Spiritual Gift" message. Powerful!
"What Really is a Spiritual Gift?"-Part 1
September 17, 2017
Spiritual gifts are the Hands of God
Are you seeing this, God? Are you worshipping THE God?
August 20, 2017
"Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.
"Ultimate Contentment" Dr. Jan Sattem
July 30, 2017
A Song of Ascents. Of David.
131 O Lord, my heart is not lifted up;
my eyes are not raised too high;
I do not occupy myself with things
too great and too marvelous for me.
2 But I have calmed and quieted my soul,
like a weaned child with its mother;
like a weaned child is my soul within me.
3 O Israel, hope in the Lord
from this time forth and forevermore.
"An Elderly, Faithful Saint Has Troubles! Imagine That!" Dr. Jan Sattem
July 23, 2017
How the faithful Saint responds to opposition.
"The First Steps of a New Believer" Dr. Jan Sattem
July 9, 2017
The Lord knows better than his people what is the absolute best place for each one of us to begin our Christian walk.
"Jesus Calms the Tempest at Sea" Dr. Jan Sattem
June 25, 2017
Pastor Sattem explains that being in Christian ministry does not exempt us from storms, but our Lord has almighty power.
"Walking the Talk" Dr. Larry Ruddell
June 11, 2017
Dr. Larry Ruddell speaks on the importance of biblical communication.
"Who Are My Mother and My Brothers?" Dr. Jan Sattem
April 30, 2017
"Who Are My Mother and My Brothers?"
Mark 3: 31-35
Dr. Jan Sattem
"Jesus the Christ Conquers" Dr. Jan Sattem
April 16, 2017
"Jesus the Christ Conquers"
Mark 16: 1-8
"Jesus the Christ Sacrifices" Dr. Jan Sattem
April 14, 2017
Pastor Jan Sattem continues our Easter observances with his message entitled,
"Jesus the Christ Sacrifices"
"Even Jesus Felt the Strain" Dr. Jan Sattem
March 26, 2017
EVEN JESUS FELT THE STRAIN
Mark 3: 13-21
"Living a life worthy of the Gospel", Dr. David Huang
February 26, 2017
Philippians 1:27-30. "Living a life worthy of the Gospel"
Sunday Sermon February 12, 2017
February 12, 2017
Mark 1:40-45. "Lessons Learned from n Encounter with a Leper"
Sunday Sermon February 5, 2017
February 5, 2017
Mark 1:35-39
Jesus Christ: Teacher Extraordinaire
Sermon Archive
Here you will find sermons delivered by Pastor Jan and others in the worship services.
Sunday School -"Correcting a Wrong View of the Church"
January 10, 2021
Lesson five in the series.
"The Mystery of Christianity - Part 1"
December 27, 2020
A message for this joyous Christmas Eve.
Sunday School -"A Letter to the Church In Sin City"
December 13, 2020
Introduction to 1 Corinthians. Lesson one in the series.
"The Picture of Christian Unity - Pt. 5"
December 6, 2020
Sermon # 45 in the series on Ephesians.
"The Picture of Christian Unity - Pt. 4"
November 29, 2020
Sermon #44 in the series on Ephesians.
Sunday School- "How Can Evil Exist?"
November 29, 2020
Lesson thirteen, the final lesson in the series on Job.
"The Picture of Christian Unity - Pt. 3"
November 21, 2020
Sermon #43 in the series on Paul's letter to the Ephesians.
"The Unity of Christians: Inclusion"
November 1, 2020
Sermon #40 in the teaching series on Ephesians.
"The Unity of Christians: Alienation"
October 25, 2020
If you are a Christian don't ever, ever forget where Christ found you. He found you in tears at an altar...and that could've been an altar in a church or an altar of tears in your own home or bed. If you are not a Christian the most sought after commodity on this earth, inner peace, is offered freely today by Christ. Are you the one who hears and understands? God Himself may have given you ears for just such a moment as this.
"To Be Saved: What Is It Really? Pt. 3"
October 18, 2020
Dr. Sattem continues with the third installment of a three part message from Ephesians 2: 1-10, on what it really means to be saved.
"To Be Saved: What Is It Really? Pt. 2"
October 11, 2020
Dr. Sattem continues with the second of a three part message from Ephesians 2: 1-10, on what it really means to be saved.
"To Be Saved: What Is It Really?"
October 4, 2020
In Ephesians 2: 1-3, we discover that we are not sinners BECAUSE we sin; we sin because we ARE sinners. Pastor Sattem explains that if we are saved, it is because we are saved FROM something and that something is spiritual death, slavery, and God's wrath. Join us for another teaching in Ephesians.
"What Is Your Part In Christ's Body?"
September 27, 2020
Dr. Sattem explains how believers must use their spiritual gifts to make disciples, thus bringing glory to God.
"Serving Our Risen Savior"
September 20, 2020
If we truly understand the extent of Christ's authority, we will live everyday as a "sovereigntist", giving priority of place to our Savior and serving Him as the Lord of creation, the Lord of the church, and the only Lord of salvation. Dr. Sattem brings another message from Ephesians 1. Join us.
"Jesus Redeems What the Law Cannot"
September 6, 2020
Because Jesus Christ shall be to us a restorer and a nourisher of our life, we are to recognize the transaction Jesus confirmed, recognize our status is transformed, and trust in Jesus who redeems us.
"Working With God"
August 30, 2020
Since the grave couldn't hold Christ, it cannot hold us either. Since our adversary couldn't prevent Christ's exaltation, neither can he prevent the true believer from gaining his/her eternal inheritance.
Join us for a message from Dr. Sattem about "Working With God".
Sunday School- "Lord of the Sabbath"
August 30, 2020
Thirteenth and final lesson in the series.
"Know the Greatness of His Power"
August 23, 2020
How great is God's power? Paul prayed, and we as believers are to pray, for a Divine awareness of the power we already possess in Christ.
Join us as Dr. Sattem expands on this passage from Ephesians.
"Keeping a Biblical Perspective"
August 16, 2020
How we view the "Inheritance of God" dictates how we live.
Join Pastor Sattem for biblical perspective as he preaches from Ephesians.
"Gaining Hope"
August 9, 2020
The hope of our calling is grounded in God's promises and Christ's accomplishments. That hope is characterized in the believer by confident expectation and patient waiting for the promises to be fulfilled.
Join us for another message from Ephesians.
"Gaining True Spiritual Enlightenment"
August 2, 2020
We are told in Ephesians 1: 18 that enlightenment is a desirable thing. In today's message, Dr. Sattem talks about how to attain the 'True Enlightenment' that Paul was writing about. Join us!
"Knowing the Vastness of Your Wealth"
July 26, 2020
The right approach to learning prepares one to receive the knowledge imparted by God through His Word, which equips the believer to integrate and implement that information into every aspect of one's daily life.
Join us for another look into Ephesians as we discover the vastness of our wealth in Christ.
"A Pattern For Prayer"
July 19, 2020
Ephesians 1:15-16 15 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love[a] toward all the saints, 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,
Sunday School- "Sermon on the Mount (Part 3)"
July 19, 2020
Lesson seven (Matthew 6) in the series.
"Reflecting God's Ownership"
July 12, 2020
We rejoice in God's Assurance, now let's learn how to reflect God's ownership. Join us for this message from Ephesians 1: 13, 14.
"Rejoicing In Assurance"
July 5, 2020
Today in Ephesians, we study how we as believers have assurance through the Holy Spirit, why we can rejoice in Him.
Sunday School- "The Sermon on the Mount (Part 1)"
July 5, 2020
Lesson five in the series. Matthew 5: 1-20
"What Is Truth"
June 28, 2020
Does your lifestyle match what you say you believe? Today we learn about truth and its characteristics. Join us.
"Living a Lifestyle of Worship"
June 21, 2020
What is our 'chief end' as humans and as children of God?
In this message, Dr. Sattem contrasts our convoluted, earthly perspective with the high calling of God on our lives. Join us.
Sunday School- "John the Baptist and Jesus' Baptism"
June 21, 2020
Lesson three in the series.
"Praising God for Your Calling"
June 14, 2020
Today Pastor Sattem clarifies our calling in Christ-and why we should ever praise Him for it. Join us.
"Anticipating An Inheritance"
June 7, 2020
As believers, we are adopted into the family of God and co-heirs with Christ.
As such, our inheritance is a settled fact we can look forward to eagerly. Join Dr. Sattem for another installment from the book of Ephesians.
"Sunday School-The Background to Jesus' Birth"
June 7, 2020
Lesson one in the series: Matthew 1-12.
"Security in the Sovereign Savior"
May 31, 2020
We do have security in our sovereign Savior. When we study Scripture, we see that all of history is leading to the "summing up of all things in Christ".
Join us for another lesson from Ephesians 1.
"Sunday School-A Most Unlikely Meeting"
May 31, 2020
Lesson thirteen in Michael Plunkett's Sunday School series, "The Passion Week".
"Sunday School-The Empty Tomb"
May 24, 2020
Lesson twelve in Michael Plunkett's Sunday School series, "The Passion Week".
"Pursuing the Will of God"
May 24, 2020
Did you know there are just two religions in the world? Works and Grace.
Dr. Sattem highlights the difference, and shows us from God's Word how we can have the 'Mind of Christ'.
"Sunday School-Tetelestai"
May 17, 2020
Lesson eleven in Michael Plunkett's Sunday School series, "The Passion Week".
"Understanding the Forgiveness of God"
May 17, 2020
Jesus taught us ask God to "forgive our debts, as we forgive our debtors..."
Are we really ready for that? Join us as Dr. Sattem expands on the doctrine and practice of forgiveness in this continuing study of Ephesians.
"The High Cost of Free Grace"
May 10, 2020
Dr. Sattem continues teaching from Ephesians, explaining just how steep was the cost for our salvation and how much God hates sin. Nevertheless, in His deep love for the elect, He provided the payment Himself. Hallelujah!
"Sunday School-Crucifixion"
May 10, 2020
Lesson ten in Michael Plunkett's Sunday School series, "The Passion Week".
"Slavery of the Good Kind: Being Sold Out to God"
May 3, 2020
Did you know you are a slave?
Did you know everyone is a slave?
Pastor Sattem shows us in God's Word how we are either a slave to sin, or a slave to God. Join us.
"Sunday School-On Trial Before The Gentiles"
May 3, 2020
Lesson nine in Michael Plunkett's Sunday School series, "The Passion Week".
"Living a Life to the Glory of God"
April 26, 2020
Do you struggle living your life to the glory of God? Do you even know what that looks like? Listen to Dr. Sattem as he continues studying the Word of God in Ephesians and learn practical ways to glorify God in your daily walk.
"Sunday School-On Trial Before His Own"
April 26, 2020
Lesson eight in Michael Plunkett's Sunday School series, "The Passion Week".
"Living the Life of a Child of the King"
April 19, 2020
Is Grace a confusing subject to you? Dr. Sattem continues to explore and teach from the Book of Ephesians. Join us.
"Sunday School-In The Garden"
April 18, 2020
Lesson seven in Michael Plunkett's Sunday School series, "The Passion Week".
"Jesus Appears to the Disciples Back in Jerusalem"
April 12, 2020
He is risen! He is risen indeed!
Join Dr. Jan Sattem as he preaches from Luke and Acts about our risen Lord's ministry on earth after the resurrection.
"Sunday School-The Last Feast & The First Feast"
April 12, 2020
Lesson six in Michael Plunkett's Sunday School series, "The Passion Week".
"The Value of the Cross"
April 10, 2020
The cross is valuable indeed. Join us for a Good Friday message from Dr. Jan Sattem.
"Sunday School-The Return of The King"
April 5, 2020
Join Michael Plunkett for lesson five in his Sunday School series, "The Passion Week".
"The Night Before His Triumphal Entry"
April 4, 2020
We're disappointed not to be able to gather together, but happy to be able to open God's word together via the internet. Join Pastor Sattem as he teaches from the Gospels.
"Sunday School-Trying to Trick the Son of God" Michael Plunkett
March 22, 2020
Week three of Michael Plunkett's Sunday School Series on "The Passion Week".
"Refugee Ministry Opportunities with Elinor Griffin"
July 7, 2019
We were thankful to have Elinor Griffin with the ARP stop by and outline ways Christians can help refugees.
"The Great Commission"
January 27, 2019
Lindy and Tricia White are missionaries to Trinidad and Tobago.
"Worshiping Rightly"
February 11, 2018
Pastor Sattem breaks down Mark 7: 1-13.
The Word of the Lord.
"Joy and Happiness: Are They Identical?"
December 10, 2017
"If someone considers himself to be joyful and is nevertheless not tender in his walk, but instead lives in the world and yields to his lusts, doing everything with the wrong objective and in seeking self, his joy is not a joy in God, but is a counterfeit joy. However, whenever joy proceeds from faith, functions in communion with God, and begets tenderness, willingness, actual opposition to sin, and the practice of Godliness-then there is true joy. Let the heart of such a person rejoice, and endeavour to continually live in this joy," - Wilhelmus A. Brakel
"Sharing the Good News in a Pagan Society"
November 19, 2017
“Sharing the Good News in a Pagan Society”
Acts 17
Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols.
So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also conversed with him. And some said, “What does this babbler wish to say?” Others said, “He seems to be a preacher of foreign divinities”—because he was preaching Jesus and the resurrection. And they took him and brought him to the Areopagus, saying, “May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting? For you bring some strange things to our ears. We wish to know therefore what these things mean.” Now all the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there would spend their time in nothing except telling or hearing something new.
So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: ‘To the unknown god.’ What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is He served by human hands, as though He needed anything, since He Himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. And He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having deter-mined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward Him and find Him. Yet He is actually not far from each one of us, for “‘In Him we live and move and have our being’; as even some of your own poets have said, “‘ For we are indeed His offspring.’ Being then God's offspring, we ought not to think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of man. The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now He commands all people everywhere to repent, because He has fixed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by a man Whom He has appointed; and of this He has given assurance to all by raising Him from the dead.” Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked. But others said, “We will hear you again about this.”
So Paul went out from their midst. But some men joined him and believed, among whom also were Dionysius the Areopagite and a woman named Damaris and others with them. (ESV Translation pp. 1947-49 Reformation Study Bible)
Steps to Telling the Gospel Today Exposition
- 1. Be a S________________ of our world (vv. 16-22)
- 2. Build a B________________ from Here to There (vv. 22,23)
- 3. Shoot Straight: Tell It Like It Is (vv. 24-34)
What Can I Use or Apply from This Teaching? Conclusion
These notes are from the 3 message in the series: Stewardship & Evangelism, preached by Drs. Larry Ruddell & J. Paul Sattem. These messages are posted weekly at www.goodshepherdarp.org and are available for download at no charge.
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131 O Lord, my heart is not lifted up;
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