Atlantic Gospel Chapel Messages
Episodes
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Ned Brown 02-11-2024 // The Jesus I'll Never Know; Revelation 19
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
For the believer in Jesus Christ, our focus is on knowing Jesus. In Revelation 19, following the destruction of Babylon in chapter 18, heaven swells with praise for the Lord and His righteous judgments. We then are brought into the marriage supper of the Lamb, where the bride of Christ, the church, is arrayed in fine linen; thus giving us a splendid view of our future glory with the Bridegroom, our Savior, Jesus Christ.
However, the marriage supper of the Lamb is followed by the image of Jesus on a white horse, His white robes dipped in blood. Here, Jesus is the conquering king who judges and makes war. The blood on His robe is the blood of His enemies; while the "armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, follow Him on white horses." (Revelation 19:14, NKJV).
Here in Revelation 19, we are presented with a different picture of Jesus, one which the world does not like. For here, we see Jesus as judge, executing righteous judgment on a sinful and rebellious world. But for those who have placed their trust in Jesus Christ, this is a Jesus we will never know. For we know that our sin has already been judged through the death of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary.
Thank you for listening to today's lesson. If you are a believer listening to today's teaching, we pray you will be encouraged through the Word of God. If you do not know the Lord Jesus as Savior, it is our fervent prayer that you consider the warnings contained in today's teaching, and know there is a way to escape the coming judgment of a holy, righteous and just God. For this same God is also one of mercy and grace, forgiving sin through the death of His Son.
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Ned Brown - 07-23-2023 // Love; 1 Corinthians 13
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
When Valentine's Day rolls around, we are deluged with messages of love. Notes between husbands and wives extol their love for one another. A suitor sends roses to demonstrate his love for his beloved or betrothed. Even school children share cards with each other in honor of the day. But how sad would it be if a wife left a card for her husband only to have it ignored? Or if a woman sang of her love to her love with no response?
In many ways, God leaves love notes for us, in creation, in each other, in the pages of Scripture, and above all, in His Son. But how closely do we pay attention to the love of God poured out toward undeserving sinners?
Join us for today's lesson as we explore what Scripture says about the nature of love, our love for God and His inexhaustible love toward us.
Thank you for listening. We pray you will be blessed and encouraged through the teaching of God's Holy Word.
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Ned Brown - 05-21-2023 // Looking Down Loose Cannons; John 8:1-11
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
In John 8, we read the story of a woman caught in the very act of adultery. Seeking to put Jesus to the test, the pharisees bring her before Him for His verdict.
Scripture is clear, "The wages of sin is death..." (Romans 6:23). Therefore, Jesus would be fully just in condemning her to death according to the Law. However, once the crowd is dispersed, Jesus' question and comment to the woman is, "Is there no one to condemn you? Neither do I condemn you." How can this be? How can Jesus maintain the holy, just and righteous demands of the Lord, while at the same time offer the sinner mercy, grace and forgiveness.
Thank you for listening to today's lesson. We pray you will be blessed and encouraged through the teaching of God's Holy Word.
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Ned Brown 02-05-2023 // We Believe...Jesus Christ; True God and True Man
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Today's lesson represents part one of two considering the third point of the Atlantic Gospel Chapel Statement of Faith.
We Believe – Jesus Christ is true God and true man, having been conceived of theHoly Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died on the cross as a sacrifice for oursins. Further, He arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, where at theright hand of God the Father, He is now the Head of the church and intercedes for allbelievers. In the future, He will take the Church – both the dead and living believers – tobe with Himself. Later, He will come to Earth to establish His Kingdom.
What does it mean that Jesus is True God and True man? Why is this such a critical point in the Christian faith.
Thank you for listening to today's lesson. May you be blessed through the teaching of God's Holy Word. Again, we invite you to check out our statement of faith at https://atlanticgospelchapel.com/statement-of-faith/.
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Ned Brown 11-13-2022 // Just Lot; 2 Peter 2:4-9
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
In his play, "The Crucible," Arthur Miller made this comment, "Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets." It is easy for us to cast stones at many of the characters of Scripture. And perhaps one of the characters attracting the most condemnation of believers is Lot, the nephew of Abraham.
Most of what we know about Lot comes from the account in Genesis, beginning in chapter 12, where we find Lot joining his uncle as Abram leaves his land following the Lord's call. And from the Scofield notes, we would conclude that Lot ended his life in a completely back-slidden state.
But the most important things we know about Lot comes from 2 Peter 2:4-9, in which we read that Scripture counted Lot as a righteous man whose heart was tormented by the wickedness of Sodom where he dwelt.
As we consider the character of Lot, what applications can we make to the life of the believer today? What encouragement, as well as warnings, can we draw from this man's life?
Thank you for listening to today's lesson. May you be blessed through the teaching of God's Holy Word.
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Psalm 73:1, "Truly God is good to Israel, to such as are pure in heart." As Asaph wrote Psalm 73, he opened reminding himself of God's promises to Israel. But, as he looked around, he saw something which seemed to contradict God's certain promises; for it appeared the wicked prospered rather than the righteous. This observation nearly caused this man, a worship leader within the church, to stumble; that is until he entered the Sanctuary of God.
Upon entering the God's Sanctuary, he sees first who God is. And perceiving God's person, he then understands the ultimate end of the wicked.
Just like Asaph, we may be tempted to look around and wonder, why do I keep working so hard to please the Lord? What good does it do when the wicked have it better than me? May today's lesson be a comfort and encouragement to us as we consider the person and character of God.
Thank you for listening.
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
As Jesus approached the time of His crucifixion, He spent time to prepare His disciples for what was to come. In John 15, He introduces His disciples to a level of relational intimacy with God through Jesus Christ. Using imagery with which they were likely familiar, Jesus relates the Christian life to the vine and the vine dresser.
In today's lesson, we get a glimpse at the True Vine and see how the vine dresser cares for us in order to bring about increased fruit in the life of the believer.
Thank you for listening to today's lesson. May you be blessed through the teaching of God's Holy Word.
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Ned Brown 01-09-2022 // Jude; Warning! Danger Ahead
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
What were some of the challenges facing the early church in the first century? Does the church today face these same dangers?
Jude opens his letter to the church identifying himself, not as the half-brother of Jesus, but as a bond servant of Jesus. He notes his intention to write regarding "our common salvation;" an encouragement which rejoiced in the implications of the finished work of the cross. Instead, he felt the need, "to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith" (Jude 3). He wrote exhorting this church to fight for the faith. But what does it mean to contend for the faith; and why is this warning necessary?
In today's lesson we learn that, just as happens today, "certain men have crept in unnoticed...who turn the grace of our God into lewdness" (Jude 4). These false teachers threatened the young church and the believers needed to be ready. In studying this letter we find much in common between the culture and society of the first century, and our own.
Thank you for listening. May you be encouraged by the Word of God to stand firm and contend for the faith and to earnestly fight for the Gospel of Jesus Christ; that the Son of God came into this world to take our place in judgment, bearing the penalty for our sin upon Himself so that we can enter into the Lord's presence.
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
Ned Brown 11-07-2021 // A Tale of Two Sheepfolds; John 9:39-10:31
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
In John 9, when Jesus healed the man born blind, the response from the Jewish leaders was rejection and division. It is in this setting that the Lord taught those gathered around Him that He is the Good Shepherd. But instead of recognizing Him as the Good Shepherd, they again rejected His teaching, asserting He had a demon.
In today's teaching, we consider this teaching regarding the Good Shepherd. Of great importance is the statement from our Lord, "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me." (John 10:27 NKJV). The question for us is, do we know the voice of our Shepherd? How can we learn to distinguish His voice? And what does it mean for us when He says, "I lay down My life for the sheep."?
Thank you for listening to today's lesson. May you be blessed through the teaching of God's Word.
Sunday Sep 19, 2021
Ned Brown 09-19-2021 // God‘s Long Reach of Mercy and Grace; Ruth
Sunday Sep 19, 2021
Sunday Sep 19, 2021
In some ways, the book of Ruth is an unlikely book. Elimelech, an Israelite, leaves Israel during a famine occurring during the time of the Judges. Of all places he settles his wife, Naomi, and their two sons in the land of Moab. Violating God's Law, Mahlon and Chilion take for themselves Moabite wives. Then tragedy strikes. Elimelech, Mahlon and Chilion all die, leaving Naomi alone in a foreign land; a Godless land.
She returns to Israel. Orpah, one of her daughters-in-law leaves at Naomi's urging. But Ruth gave an unlikely response, wherever you go, I will go; your people will be my people and your God my God. She must have seen something in Naomi's life, along with her words, to convince her that the Moabite gods were no gods at all.
Join us for this week's lesson from the book of Ruth to see how God's mercy and grace transform the individual into a person He can use for His purposes and glory.
Thank you for listening. May you be blessed through the teaching of God's Word.