The first day of the week is called the Lord’s Day. This is to remember and celebrate the glorious truth that the Lord Jesus rose from the dead on the morning of the first day of the week (Luke 24:1). This is why the Church gathers on Sunday for corporate worship (Acts 20:7). We gather to encourage one another and be equipped for the Lord’s work. Sunday is crucial for the rest of the week’s growth and ministry.
On this Lord’s Day, I want to recommend the following resources to encourage your growth in grace and walk with the Lord.
Sermons:
- “Access to the Father” This is a sermon by Martyn Lloyd-Jones from Ephesians 2:18: “For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.” Through the Lord Jesus Christ, in union to him, we have access to God as our Father! Incredible!
- “Work Out What Christ Has Won: The Christian Life as Gift and Duty” This sermon by David Mathis is a helpful explanation of sanctification which is our growth in holiness.
- “God’s Providence: A 15-Part Series.” The night before the Lord called my Dad Home, I started listening to this series by John Piper. I had no idea the Lord was preparing me for the frowning providence of my Dad’s death.
Book Recommendations:
- What Does It Mean To Fear the Lord? by Michael Reeves. This is a short but thorough handling of a needed but neglected topic. I am currently studying this book with a men’s Bible study group. It is excellent.
- Rejoice and Tremble: The Surprising Good News of the Fear of the Lord by Michael Reeves. This is the longer version of What Does It Mean To Fear the Lord?
Articles and Podcasts:
- “The Most Dangerous Thing a Christian Can Do” This article by Tim Challies gives the surprising number one reason people leave the church.
- “What is covenant theology?” This is an article and video by Sinclair Ferguson from Ligonier Ministries. Sometimes the different understandings of the Bible storyline can be overwhelming. Sometimes we don’t care to listen to the viewpoint of other believers. I find concise explanations of these things incredibly helpful. This article gives a very basic explanation of Covenant Theology.
- “Elders” by Barry Cooper on Simply Put Podcast. Cooper explains elders and their responsibility in the church.
Songs:
- “He Calls Me Friend” by CityAlight. My family loves the music of CityAlight. As a pastor, I love how this ministry is truly committed to building up the local church. They make the lyrics and music for their songs available for no charge for church worship. You can find the lyrics and charts for this song here.
- “Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor” by Matt Boswell and Matt Papa. This was one of the songs we sang at Dad’s funeral. It is a powerful statement of Christ’s devotion to his people.
From Bible Living Blog Last Week:
- Poured Out For Christ
- We Confess and Commit: The Entire Local Church’s Confession and Commitment in Water Baptism
- God Comforts Us In All Our Affliction
You should know that this is simply a list of recommended resources. I do not receive any compensation for recommending these to you.
Remember, this is not an endorsement of everything in these books, on these sites, or by these authors. Use discernment as you browse bibleliving.blog and all other resources.
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