Paul Barnhardt - A Man With a Supper
Paul Barnhardt examines the historical grandeur of royal banquets in the Medo-Persian Empire using Esther 1 to illustrate the limited resources, time, and audiences of earthly kings, contrasting them with the boundless grace of God. Transitioning to Luke 14, Barnhardt explores the parable of the great supper, addressing the reasons and excuses given by those who declined the invitation, the master's anger, and the subsequent compelling of the poor, maimed, blind, and those in the highways and hedges to fill the house. He highlights the spiritual significance of God's invitation, concluding with passages from Ephesians 2 to emphasize the riches of divine grace and the future spiritual realities prepared by God for believers.

J.R. Andujar - I Didn't Think I Was a Sinner
J.R. Andujar gives a personal testimony focusing on his background, his initial self-righteousness, and his realization that he was a sinner in need of salvation. He addresses themes of conviction, personal transformation, and the grace found through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, sharing how his perspective on his spiritual condition shifted from self-assurance to total reliance on divine mercy.

These messages are a part of our 2024 Winter Gospel Series and were recorded on 2/8/24