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Hope For Grieving Hearts (Life After Death) Feb 16, 2024

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Is there hope after losing someone you love? In 1 Thessalonians 4, Paul comforts grieving believers — not by denying their sorrow, but by anchoring it in hope. In this sermon, Dr. Toby Holt brings tender, biblical encouragement to grieving hearts.

Questions this sermon answers:

1. Is it wrong for Christians to grieve? No. Grief is natural and right. But Paul says we "do not sorrow as others who have no hope." Our grief is tinged with expectation.

2. Will believers see their loved ones again? Yes. Those who have died in Christ will be raised, and believers will be reunited with them and with the Lord forever.

3. What is the basis of this hope? The death and resurrection of Jesus. Because He rose, those who belong to Him will rise too. "But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus." — 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (NKJV)

Dr. Toby Holt is President of New Geneva Theological Seminary, and his sermons have been downloaded more than 1.9 million times on SermonAudio. Find more verse-by-verse Bible teaching at newgeneva.org; support this ministry at newgeneva.org/give.

The Night Is Spent, The Day Is At Hand Feb 07, 2024

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How much time do you really have left? In Romans 13, Paul urges believers to wake up and live, for "the night is far spent, the day is at hand." In this sermon, Dr. Toby Holt calls us to treat today as short and precious, living in the light of Christ's coming.

Questions this sermon answers:

1. What did Paul mean by "the night is far spent"? That the present age is passing and Christ's day is near — so believers should live with urgency and purpose.

2. What are we to cast off? "The works of darkness" — putting on instead "the armor of light," living as those who belong to the day.

3. What holds us back? Spiritual drowsiness and the pull of the night. Paul calls us to awake and number our days.

"The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light." — Romans 13:12 (NKJV)

The Whole Counsel Of God (Preaching, Teaching And Discipleship) Jan 30, 2024

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Should preachers teach only the easy parts of the Bible?

No. In Acts 20:17-38, the Apostle Paul charges the Ephesian elders to preach the whole counsel of God — not just the comfortable parts. Dr. Toby Holt explains why every truth of Scripture matters. Meeting the elders one last time, Paul reminded them how he served through tears and trials, holding nothing back. He warned that "savage wolves" would come — even from within the church — twisting the truth. His answer was not less Bible, but all of it, faithfully taught.

Questions this study answers:

1. What is the "whole counsel of God"? The entire message of Scripture — every doctrine, command, and warning, not only the popular parts. Paul held none of it back.

2. Why did Paul warn about "wolves"? Because false teachers would rise, even from within the church, twisting God's Word to lead believers astray. Faithful elders must guard the flock with truth.

3. Why does Paul address "elders" rather than one leader? The church was led by a group of elders together, not a single ruler. Shared, accountable leadership helps protect the church from error.

"For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God." — Acts 20:27 (NKJV)

Intercession: Jesus Christ Is Praying For You Jan 19, 2024

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As Christians, we often remember the things that Jesus has done.

With that said, have you ever wondered: what is He doing right now?

Among other things, Jesus is interceding on behalf of His people. You have a divine advocate that is (even now) seeking your welfare! And that should be an encouragement during these difficult days.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) Why is John 17 referred to as the 'high priestly prayer?'

B) Who did Jesus pray for in this text? And what did He say?

C) In what way is Jesus interceding for you this very moment?

Questions this sermon helps answer:

1. What is the main issue raised in Intercession: Jesus Christ Is Praying For You?

2. How does this passage point listeners to Christ, grace, repentance, and faith?

3. How should Christians respond in worship, obedience, and daily life?

Dr. Toby Holt is President of New Geneva Theological Seminary, and his sermons have been downloaded more than 1.9 million times on SermonAudio. Find more Bible teaching at newgeneva.org.

The Magnificat: Understanding The Song Of Mary Jan 05, 2024

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What makes Mary's song one of the most counter-cultural ever written? In Luke 1, a young woman responds to astonishing news with a song of praise — the Magnificat. In this sermon, Dr. Toby Holt explores why this humble hymn turns the world's values upside down.

Questions this sermon answers:

1. What news did Mary receive? That she would bear the Messiah, conceived by the Holy Spirit — a virgin birth, fulfilling prophecy.

2. What does Mary's song celebrate? A God who exalts the lowly and humbles the proud, who fills the hungry and sends the rich away empty.

3. Why is it counter-cultural? Because it locates all greatness in God, not self — magnifying the Lord rather than human status, power, or wealth.

"And Mary said: 'My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.'" — Luke 1:46-47 (NKJV)

Matthew: The Victory And The Resurrection Dec 28, 2023

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Victory is at hand - your story ends well! The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not only the capstone of the entire Gospel, but it secures your great future. You see, if the grave didn't hold Him, then it won't hold you. And if death can be defeated, then so can all the other hardships that you're undergoing right now. Today may be difficult, but take heart - your story ends well! Questions That We'll Answer In Today's Study: 1) What really happened on the Sunday after Christ's death? 2) Who were the eyewitnesses to Christ's resurrection (and what did they see?) 3) What supernatural events rocked Jerusalem on that great day?

Questions this sermon helps answer:

1. What is the main issue raised in Matthew: The Victory And The Resurrection?

2. How does this passage point listeners to Christ, grace, repentance, and faith?

3. How should Christians respond in worship, obedience, and daily life?

Dr. Toby Holt is President of New Geneva Theological Seminary, and his sermons have been downloaded more than 1.9 million times on SermonAudio. Find more Bible teaching at newgeneva.org.

Matthew: What Really Happened On The Cross Dec 13, 2023

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What really happened when Jesus died?

Far more than a Roman execution. In Matthew 27:45-56, the sky goes dark, the temple veil tears, and the earth shakes as Jesus dies. Dr. Toby Holt explains the meaning behind these signs.

From noon to three, darkness covered the land — a sign of judgment. Jesus cried, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" In that moment the Father laid the sins of His people on the Son and turned away — what the Bible calls imputation: our sin counted as His, so His righteousness could be counted as ours. When Jesus died, the temple curtain tore from top to bottom, opening the way to God. Even a hardened Roman officer confessed, "Truly this was the Son of God."

Questions this study answers:

1. Why did the sky grow dark at midday? The three hours of darkness signaled God's judgment, as His wrath against sin fell on Jesus in His people's place — a divine darkness, not a natural eclipse.

2. Did the Father really turn away from the Son? At the cross the sins of God's people were charged to Jesus, and He bore the full weight of judgment in their place.

3. What hope is there in such a dark chapter? The torn curtain shows the way to God is now open, and the officer's confession shows even enemies can be forgiven.

"...Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying… 'My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?'" — Matthew 27:46 (NKJV)

Matthew: The Betrayal At The Last Supper Dec 07, 2023

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Why did Judas betray Jesus?

In Matthew 26:1-30, one of Jesus' own followers sells Him out for thirty pieces of silver. Dr. Toby Holt shows that even this betrayal was part of God's plan to save His people. While a devoted woman poured costly perfume on Jesus to prepare Him for burial, Judas slipped away to deal with the chief priests. At the table Judas calls Jesus only "Rabbi," teacher — never "Lord." That evening Jesus took bread and the cup and gave the Lord's Supper, explaining His blood would be poured out for the forgiveness of sins. What looked like the darkest betrayal was the path by which God brought the greatest good.

Questions this study answers:

1. Why did Judas betray Christ? He valued money over his Master, handing Jesus over for thirty pieces of silver. He saw Jesus as only a teacher, not as Lord.

2. What did Jesus give His followers at this meal? The Lord's Supper — bread and the cup — as signs of His body and blood, poured out for the forgiveness of sins, marking a new covenant.

3. Was the betrayal outside God's control? No. Christ's death was God's plan from before the world began; God brought salvation out of the greatest evil.

"For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins." — Matthew 26:28 (NKJV)

Matthew: Jesus And The Trap In The Temple Nov 30, 2023

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Can anyone trap Jesus with a trick question? In Matthew 22:1-33, Israel's leaders try to corner Jesus with loaded questions — and fail every time. Dr. Toby Holt walks through Jesus' answers and the warning behind them. Jesus first tells a parable about a king's wedding feast: the invited guests refuse, so the invitation goes out to everyone — a picture of the gospel reaching beyond Israel. But one guest tries to enter in his own clothes instead of the garment provided — trusting his own goodness instead of Christ. Then come the traps. On taxes: "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." On the resurrection, He proves from Scripture that God is the God of the living.

Questions this study answers:

1. What was ironic about the questions Jesus faced? The leaders meant to trap Him, but each trick question gave Jesus a chance to reveal truth and expose their unbelief.

2. What is the point of the parable of the wedding feast? Those first invited refused, so the door opened to all. But only those clothed in Christ's righteousness truly belong.

3. What happened to the guest without a wedding garment? He was cast out for coming on his own terms — a picture of those who trust their own goodness rather than the righteousness God provides.

"For many are called, but few are chosen." — Matthew 22:14 (NKJV)

Matthew: The Cleansing Of The Temple Nov 20, 2023

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Why did Jesus flip the tables in the temple? In Matthew 21:12-22, Jesus drives out the money changers and calls the temple "a den of thieves." Dr. Toby Holt explains why this anger was holy, not sinful. The temple was meant to be a house of prayer, but merchants had turned it into a marketplace, gouging worshipers. Jesus overturned their tables and healed the blind and lame while children shouted "Hosanna." The next morning He cursed a fruitless fig tree, which withered at once — a picture of Israel: full of religious leaves but no real fruit. Jesus then taught about the power of faith and prayer.

Questions this study answers:

1. Who were the money changers, and what were they doing? They exchanged currency and sold sacrifice animals inside the temple at unfair rates, turning a place of prayer into a place of profit.

2. How does this connect to the cursed fig tree? The tree had leaves but no fruit, just as Israel had the appearance of religion without the reality. Its withering pictured judgment on empty worship.

3. What should God's house be? A house of prayer. Holt urges believers to recover prayer as the true power of the church, not show or profit. "It is written, 'My house shall be called a house of prayer,' but you have made it a 'den of thieves.'" — Matthew 21:13 (NKJV)

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