Sermons of Grace

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a Christian is supposed to respond and react when evil is done to them. We'll see the Command to "recompense to no man evil for evil," because your response impacts the Gospel. We'll see how this Command differs from the Old Testament Law and how Christ responded in this way. We'll then see that the Counsel to "provide things honest in the sight of all men," means that instead of acting impulsively, we need to respond in a responsible way so as not to give the appearance of evil.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a believer is supposed to think about other believers regardless of color, country, class, and creed. He'll show us 1) the Command to be of the same mind one toward another, 2) the Counsel to be humble and condescend to others, and 3) the Caution to watch your opinion of yourself.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a believer is supposed to think about other believers regardless of color, country, class, and creed. He'll show us 1) the Command to be of the same mind one toward another, 2) the Counsel to be humble and condescend to others, and 3) the Caution to watch your opinion of yourself.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian is supposed to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. It's natural to be sympathetic with those in pain, but it's harder to rejoice with those who are succeeding more than ourselves. We'll see Biblical examples of these situations, and realize that a believer can respond this way, because he's indwelt by the Holy Spirit and is a member of a spiritual family.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian is supposed to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. It's natural to be sympathetic with those in pain, but it's harder to rejoice with those who are succeeding more than ourselves. We'll see Biblical examples of these situations, and realize that a believer can respond this way, because he's indwelt by the Holy Spirit and is a member of a spiritual family.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us two Biblical examples of Christians who blessed their persecutors: Jesus Christ & Stephen. We'll then see the rationale that allows a Christian to bless their persecutor. Three things make it possible: 1-understanding the mercies of God, 2-surrendering to God, and 3-having a transformed mind. A Christian must remind himself of 1-how God responded to him as a sinner, and 2-how the Bible described him before he was saved. This point of view will allow the Christian to cry to God for mercy for the persecutor.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us two Biblical examples of Christians who blessed their persecutors: Jesus Christ & Stephen. We'll then see the rationale that allows a Christian to bless their persecutor. Three things make it possible: 1-understanding the mercies of God, 2-surrendering to God, and 3-having a transformed mind. A Christian must remind himself of 1-how God responded to him as a sinner, and 2-how the Bible described him before he was saved. This point of view will allow the Christian to cry to God for mercy for the persecutor.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a Christian is to respond to persecution. First, we'll see the reality that Christians will be persecuted. Then we'll see that the Christian is not just to resist retaliation, but he is to respond positively by blessing or asking God to deal mercifully with the persecutor.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a Christian is to respond to persecution. First, we'll see the reality that Christians will be persecuted. Then we'll see that the Christian is not just to resist retaliation, but he is to respond positively by blessing or asking God to deal mercifully with the persecutor.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian is to respond to another believer's difficulties and needs with generosity and hospitality. We'll look at the language that Paul uses to define this type of generosity and hospitality, and then we'll look at several examples found throughout the New Testament of the believer's showing generosity and hospitality.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian is to respond to another believer's difficulties and needs with generosity and hospitality. We'll look at the language that Paul uses to define this type of generosity and hospitality, and then we'll look at several examples found throughout the New Testament of the believer's showing generosity and hospitality.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian's third response towards difficult circumstances should be to continue instant in prayer. We'll look at 1) the definitions, 2) the frequency of this kind of prayer mentioned in the New Testament, 3) how Jesus Christ's life reinforces the emphasis on prayer, 4) what Paul means by prayer, 5) the dominant theme of prayer in the book of Acts, and 6) the incentives for continuing in an attitude of prayer.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian's third response towards difficult circumstances should be to continue instant in prayer. We'll look at 1) the definitions, 2) the frequency of this kind of prayer mentioned in the New Testament, 3) how Jesus Christ's life reinforces the emphasis on prayer, 4) what Paul means by prayer, 5) the dominant theme of prayer in the book of Acts, and 6) the incentives for continuing in an attitude of prayer.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian's response towards difficult circumstances should be Patience. We'll see principles to understand and help the believer to be patient: 1) Expect to face tribulations, 2) Dignify your tribulation by seeing that Jesus also faced these trials, 3) Realize that tribulation is a great teaching tool, 4) Understand that God uses tribulation to discipline and mature believers, and 5) Understand that God uses tribulation to change our focus to think heavenly thoughts.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian's response towards difficult circumstances should be Patience. We'll see principles to understand and help the believer to be patient: 1) Expect to face tribulations, 2) Dignify your tribulation by seeing that Jesus also faced these trials, 3) Realize that tribulation is a great teaching tool, 4) Understand that God uses tribulation to discipline and mature believers, and 5) Understand that God uses tribulation to change our focus to think heavenly thoughts.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the responses that Christians should have toward circumstances in life, the first being "Rejoicing in Hope" and then "Patient in Tribulation". We'll see that patience flows from hope, and hopelessness kills patience. We'll study the definition of patience and see biblical examples of those who were both patient and impatient in their tribulations. In closing, there are two inescapable realities of the Christian life: 1-this world is going to hate you, and 2-you will have tribulation in this world.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the responses that Christians should have toward circumstances in life, the first being "Rejoicing in Hope" and then "Patient in Tribulation". We'll see that patience flows from hope, and hopelessness kills patience. We'll study the definition of patience and see biblical examples of those who were both patient and impatient in their tribulations. In closing, there are two inescapable realities of the Christian life: 1-this world is going to hate you, and 2-you will have tribulation in this world.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the first response a Christian should have toward circumstances in life is "Rejoicing in Hope," which means rejoicing in THE Hope, and we must understand God's view of this world, what God is doing in this world, and that there's hope for the believer out of this world. We'll see the dimensions of hope: 1-Christ is our hope, 2-eternal life, 3-bodily resurrection, 4-sharing in God's glory, 5-transformation to be like Jesus, and 6-a heavenly inheritance. We'll also see that the Bible describes this hope as an anchor, a helmet, a strong and everlasting consolation, and a living hope.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the responses that Christians should have toward circumstances in life, the first being "Rejoicing in Hope". We'll first see that "rejoicing in hope" does not mean having a cheerful disposition, having a hopeful outlook, or hoping in global transformation (Kingdom Teaching). "Rejoicing in hope" means rejoicing in THE Hope, and we must understand God's view of this world, what God is doing in this world, and that there's hope for the believer out of this world.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the reponses that Christians should have toward circumstances in life, the first being "Rejoicing in Hope". We'll first see that "rejoicing in hope" does not mean having a cheerful disposition, having a hopeful outlook, or hoping in global transformation (Kingdom Teaching). "Rejoicing in hope" means rejoicing in THE Hope, and we must understand God's view of this world, what God is doing in this world, and that there's hope for the believer out of this world.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the Christian's attitude toward the Lord's work should be "fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord." The Holy Spirit gives us power and we are not to grieve or quench Him. We'll see how to rekindle the passion of serving the Lord: 1) Confess your sins and idols, 2) Pray to God, 3) Get into the Word of God, 4) Read about the great revivals of the past, 5) Read biographies of the great saints, 6) Remind yourself of the gift that God has placed in you, and 7) Be conscious that we are serving the Lord.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the Christian's attitude toward the Lord's work should be "fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord." The Holy Spirit gives us power and we are not to grieve or quench Him. We'll see how to rekindle the passion of serving the Lord: 1) Confess your sins and idols, 2) Pray to God, 3) Get into the Word of God, 4) Read about the great revivals of the past, 5) Read biographies of the great saints, 6) Remind yourself of the gift that God has placed in you, and 7) Be conscious that we are serving the Lord.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian should not be slothful in his attitude towards the work of the church. We'll see several marks of a slothful person from Proverbs: 1) a conceded egotist, 2) needs micromanagement, 3) never plans for the future, 4) sleeps excessively, 5) an irritant to employer and employees, 6) always makes excuses, 7) starts tasks but does not finish them, 8) will never rise to leadership, and 9) does not maintain what he owns.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian should not be slothful in his attitude towards the work of the church. We'll see several marks of a slothful person from Proverbs: 1) a conceded egotist, 2) needs micromanagement, 3) never plans for the future, 4) sleeps excessively, 5) an irritant to employer and employees, 6) always makes excuses, 7) starts tasks but does not finish them, 8) will never rise to leadership, and 9) does not maintain what he owns.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that another attitude that Christians should have toward fellow believers is "In Honour Preferring One Another". We'll see that this means to evaluate someone's worth and let them go before. But he also warns believers not to take this too far, so that you have a false modesty and don't do something that you ought to. In order to have a right evaluation of yourself and to have a balanced view in our judgement of others, we must 1-have a proper view of yourself (remember who you are and what you used to be), 2-have a right assessment of your gifts, and 3-evaluate the area of service that God has given to you and ask why God is using you in this capacity.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that another attitude that Christians should have toward fellow believers is "In Honour Preferring One Another". We'll see that this means to evaluate someone's worth and let them go before. But he also warns believers not to take this too far, so that you have a false modesty and don't do something that you ought to. In order to have a right evaluation of yourself and to have a balanced view in our judgement of others, we must 1-have a proper view of yourself (remember who you are and what you used to be), 2-have a right assessment of your gifts, and 3-evaluate the area of service that God has given to you and ask why God is using you in this capacity.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the Christian lifestyle should include Brotherly Love for fellow believers - a love like you have for your natural family. We'll see how the early church came to this level of love, how this should work in our every day life, and what this kind of love authenticates in the believer's life.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the Christian lifestyle should include Brotherly Love for fellow believers - a love like you have for your natural family. We'll see how the early church came to this level of love, how this should work in our every day life, and what this kind of love authenticates in the believer's life.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins the next section of Romans Chapter 12, where Paul gives us several admonitions that define the lifestyle that God expects and demands of the believer. The first principles are to Love without dissimulation and Hate evil. We'll see that a believer's love must be genuine and not sentimental, lawless, or tolerant of evil.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins the next section of Romans Chapter 12, where Paul gives us several admonitions that define the lifestyle that God expects and demands of the believer. The first principles are to Love without dissimulation and Hate evil. We'll see that a believer's love must be genuine and not sentimental, lawless, or tolerant of evil.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues our study on the Spiritual Gifts found in Romans 12, and specifically on the gifts of Giving, Ruling, & Mercy. Pastor will define each of these gifts and then show us the manner in which Paul said these gifts were to be exercised: Giving with simplicity, Ruling with diligence, and Merciful with cheerfulness.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues our study on the Spiritual Gifts found in Romans 12, and specifically on the gifts of Giving, Ruling, & Mercy. Pastor will define each of these gifts and then show us the manner in which Paul said these gifts were to be exercised: Giving with simplicity, Ruling with diligence, and Merciful with cheerfulness.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues our study on the Spiritual Gifts of Teaching and then Exhortation. For the Gift of Teaching, we'll see the difference between the gift of prophecy and teaching, the primary purpose of teaching, and biblical examples of the Gift of Teaching. And then for the Gift of Exhortation, we'll see the meaning of exhortation, the difference between teaching and exhortation, and biblical examples of the Gift of Exhortation.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins our study on the Spiritual Gifts of Teaching and then Exhortation. For the Gift of Teaching, we'll see the difference between the gift of prophecy and teaching, the primary purpose of teaching, and biblical examples of the Gift of Teaching. And then for the Gift of Exhortation, we'll see the meaning of exhortation, the difference between teaching and exhortation, and biblical examples of the Gift of Exhortation.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins our study of the Spiritual Gift of Ministering, where we learn: 1-What does "Ministering" mean? 2- How is the gift to be exercised? And, 3- Where do we find Biblical examples of the Gift of Ministering?

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins our study of the Spiritual Gift of Ministering, where we learn: 1-What does "Ministering" mean? 2- How is the gift to be exercised? And, 3- Where do we find Biblical examples of the Gift of Ministering?

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues our study on the Spiritual Gift of Prophecy and shows how this gift is so frequently abused and misused. We'll see several examples from Scripture of false prophets in both the Old and New Testament, and then we'll study the meaning of the guideline that Paul gives when using this gift: according to the measure of faith.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues our study on the Spiritual Gift of Prophecy and shows how this gift is so frequently abused and misused. We'll see several examples from Scripture of false prophets in both the Old and New Testament, and then we'll study the meaning of the guideline that Paul gives when using this gift: according to the measure of faith.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy starts out by answering 3 common questions about Spiritual Gifts: 1-Are all these gifts still valid today? 2-Is the list of 19 gifts an exhaustive list? And 3-Is there any way to categorize these gifts? We then begin our study on the Spiritual Gift of Prophecy and see that it can involve edification, exhortation, comfort, and revelation. We'll also see how the gift of Prophecy differs from Preaching.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy starts out by answering 3 common questions about Spiritual Gifts: 1-Are all these gifts still valid today? 2-Is the list of 19 gifts an exhaustive list? And 3-Is there any way to categorize these gifts? We then begin our study on the Spiritual Gift of Prophecy and see that it can involve edification, exhortation, comfort, and revelation. We'll also see how the gift of Prophecy differs from Preaching.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the church is a body, and every believer is part of that body and must function with their Spiritual Gifts for maximum effectiveness of the church. On this episode, we'll see 7 principles of the nature of the church as a body: 1-The church is an organic unity, 2-The body has diversity and variety, 3-The different parts of the body have different functions, 4-If someone does not function in the body and tries to assume someone else's role, the body malfunctions, 5-No one part of the body acts independently of the body or head, 6-Every individual part of the body functions to contribute to the whole, and 7-The failure of any part always affects the whole body.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the church is a body, and every believer is part of that body and must function with their Spiritual Gifts for maximum effectiveness of the church. On this episode, we'll see 7 principles of the nature of the church as a body: 1-The church is an organic unity, 2-The body has diversity and variety, 3-The different parts of the body have different functions, 4-If someone does not function in the body and tries to assume someone else's role, the body malfunctions, 5-No one part of the body acts independently of the body or head, 6-Every individual part of the body functions to contribute to the whole, and 7-The failure of any part always affects the whole body.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that spiritual gifts are all grace gifts and answers 5 basic questions about spiritual gifts: 1-What is a spiritual gift? 2-Does every believer have a spiritual gift? 3-When are these gifts given to believers? 4-Is it possible to have a gift and now know the gift? 5-How many spiritual gifts are there?

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that spiritual gifts are all grace gifts and answers 5 basic questions about spiritual gifts: 1-What is a spiritual gift? 2-Does every believer have a spiritual gift? 3-When are these gifts given to believers? 4-Is it possible to have a gift and now know the gift? 5-How many spiritual gifts are there?

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that after the believer is Biblically changed through surrender and sanctification, he can now use his spiritual gifts to assist the church. In this introduction, we'll see Paul's personal illustration and then the peril of having high thoughts of yourself, the counsel to think soberly, and the criteria to have a balanced mind when it comes to spiritual gifts.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that after the believer is Biblically changed through surrender and sanctification, he can now use his spiritual gifts to assist the church. In this introduction, we'll see Paul's personal illustration and then the peril of having high thoughts of yourself, the counsel to think soberly, and the criteria to have a balanced mind when it comes to spiritual gifts.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the purpose of Biblical Change is to bring our lives in line with God's will. The believer is able to prove (or test) that something is God's will. We also see that God's will is always good, well-pleasing, and perfect.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the purpose of Biblical Change is to bring our lives in line with God's will. The believer is able to prove (or test) that something is God's will. We also see that God's will is always good, well-pleasing, and perfect.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy reminds us that the corrupting influence of worldliness is so powerful that the believer's mind must be renewed and that the Holy Spirit uses God's Word to sanctify the believer. From 2 Timothy 3:14-17, we learn about the nature of Scripture and the purpose of Scripture.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy reminds us that the corrupting influence of worldliness is so powerful that the believer's mind must be renewed and that the Holy Spirit uses God's Word to sanctify the believer. From 2 Timothy 3:14-17, we learn about the nature of Scripture and the purpose of Scripture.