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Not Fake News: Part 2 - Does It Matter Who We Worship?

Not Fake News: Part 2 -  Does It Matter Who We Worship?

We’ve all heard the term ‘fake news’ - Donald Trump made sure we did. If something’s fake, we can be sure it’s false. There’s a true story about an elderly gentleman who was so animated in his preaching of the gospel - God’s Good News - that at one point his full set of false teeth flew out of his mouth and clattered onto the floor. With no more ado, he calmly descended from the pulpit and collected his teeth from the floor in front of his audience. By the time he’d returned to the pulpit and was facing his audience once more, the teeth were already back in his mouth, and he continued quite unfazed by announcing to his spell-bound listeners: ‘There’s nothing false about the Gospel!’

It's that gospel of good news which is the subject of this series of mini-sermons from Bible teacher Brian Johnston.

Not Fake News: Part 1 - Not Fake News

Not Fake News: Part 1 - Not Fake News

We’ve all heard the term ‘fake news’ - Donald Trump made sure we did. If something’s fake, we can be sure it’s false. There’s a true story about an elderly gentleman who was so animated in his preaching of the gospel - God’s Good News - that at one point his full set of false teeth flew out of his mouth and clattered onto the floor. With no more ado, he calmly descended from the pulpit and collected his teeth from the floor in front of his audience. By the time he’d returned to the pulpit and was facing his audience once more, the teeth were already back in his mouth, and he continued quite unfazed by announcing to his spell-bound listeners: ‘There’s nothing false about the Gospel!’

It's that gospel of good news which is the subject of this series of mini-sermons from Bible teacher Brian Johnston.

Incredible Unbelief: Part 5 - The Origin of Morality

Part 5: The Origin of Morality

Discover magazine once announced: “The universe burst into something from absolutely nothing—zero, nada. And as it got bigger, it became filled with even more stuff that came from absolutely nowhere.” Why do apparently intelligent people resort to believing in magic (miraculous events without any sufficient explanation or cause)? Former nuclear scientist Brian Johnston explores five ways atheists (materialists) believe in magic – in relation to the origin of (1) the universe, (2) stars, (3) life, (4) biodiversity, and (5) morality. 

Incredible Unbelief: Part 4 - The Origin of Biodiversity

Part 4: The Origin of Biodiversity

Discover magazine once announced: “The universe burst into something from absolutely nothing—zero, nada. And as it got bigger, it became filled with even more stuff that came from absolutely nowhere.” Why do apparently intelligent people resort to believing in magic (miraculous events without any sufficient explanation or cause)? Former nuclear scientist Brian Johnston explores five ways atheists (materialists) believe in magic – in relation to the origin of (1) the universe, (2) stars, (3) life, (4) biodiversity, and (5) morality. 

Incredible Unbelief: Episode 3 - The Origin of Life

Part 3: The Origin of Life

Discover magazine once announced: “The universe burst into something from absolutely nothing—zero, nada. And as it got bigger, it became filled with even more stuff that came from absolutely nowhere.” Why do apparently intelligent people resort to believing in magic (miraculous events without any sufficient explanation or cause)? Former nuclear scientist Brian Johnston explores five ways atheists (materialists) believe in magic – in relation to the origin of (1) the universe, (2) stars, (3) life, (4) biodiversity, and (5) morality. 

Incredible Unbelief: Part 2 - The Origin of the Stars

Part 2: The Origin of the Stars

Discover magazine once announced: “The universe burst into something from absolutely nothing—zero, nada. And as it got bigger, it became filled with even more stuff that came from absolutely nowhere.” Why do apparently intelligent people resort to believing in magic (miraculous events without any sufficient explanation or cause)? Former nuclear scientist Brian Johnston explores five ways atheists (materialists) believe in magic – in relation to the origin of (1) the universe, (2) stars, (3) life, (4) biodiversity, and (5) morality. 

Incredible Unbelief: Part 1 - The Origin of the Universe

Part 1: The Origin of the Universe

Discover magazine once announced: “The universe burst into something from absolutely nothing—zero, nada. And as it got bigger, it became filled with even more stuff that came from absolutely nowhere.” Why do apparently intelligent people resort to believing in magic (miraculous events without any sufficient explanation or cause)? Former nuclear scientist Brian Johnston explores five ways atheists (materialists) believe in magic – in relation to the origin of (1) the universe, (2) stars, (3) life, (4) biodiversity, and (5) morality. 

Guardians of the Gate ... and Other Service in God’s House - Part 9

Guardians of the Gate - Part 9

In this series, we join the writer of the Book of Chronicles as he records when God opened the way for his people to return from an enforced exile and to resume their previous temple service for Him in Jerusalem.  Brian Johnston explores the valuable lessons that we can learn from the multi-faceted temple gate-keepers, who were the guards of the temple entrances, the supervising stewards of the people’s contributions, the temple’s night-watchmen, those responsible for admitting into its precincts only those who had a right to be there, the keepers of an inventory of the temple equipment, and the supervisors of the worship ingredients.

Guardians of the Gate ... and Other Service in God’s House - Part 8

Guardians of the Gate - Part 8

In this series, we join the writer of the Book of Chronicles as he records when God opened the way for his people to return from an enforced exile and to resume their previous temple service for Him in Jerusalem.  Brian Johnston explores the valuable lessons that we can learn from the multi-faceted temple gate-keepers, who were the guards of the temple entrances, the supervising stewards of the people’s contributions, the temple’s night-watchmen, those responsible for admitting into its precincts only those who had a right to be there, the keepers of an inventory of the temple equipment, and the supervisors of the worship ingredients.

Guardians of the Gate ... and Other Service in God’s House - Part 7

Guardians of the Gate - Part 7

In this series, we join the writer of the Book of Chronicles as he records when God opened the way for his people to return from an enforced exile and to resume their previous temple service for Him in Jerusalem.  Brian Johnston explores the valuable lessons that we can learn from the multi-faceted temple gate-keepers, who were the guards of the temple entrances, the supervising stewards of the people’s contributions, the temple’s night-watchmen, those responsible for admitting into its precincts only those who had a right to be there, the keepers of an inventory of the temple equipment, and the supervisors of the worship ingredients.

Guardians of the Gate ... and Other Service in God’s House - Part 6

Guardians of the Gate - Part 6

In this series, we join the writer of the Book of Chronicles as he records when God opened the way for his people to return from an enforced exile and to resume their previous temple service for Him in Jerusalem.  Brian Johnston explores the valuable lessons that we can learn from the multi-faceted temple gate-keepers, who were the guards of the temple entrances, the supervising stewards of the people’s contributions, the temple’s night-watchmen, those responsible for admitting into its precincts only those who had a right to be there, the keepers of an inventory of the temple equipment, and the supervisors of the worship ingredients.

Guardians of the Gate ... and Other Service in God’s House - Part 5

Guardians of the Gate - Part 5

In this series, we join the writer of the Book of Chronicles as he records when God opened the way for his people to return from an enforced exile and to resume their previous temple service for Him in Jerusalem.  Brian Johnston explores the valuable lessons that we can learn from the multi-faceted temple gate-keepers, who were the guards of the temple entrances, the supervising stewards of the people’s contributions, the temple’s night-watchmen, those responsible for admitting into its precincts only those who had a right to be there, the keepers of an inventory of the temple equipment, and the supervisors of the worship ingredients.

Guardians of the Gate ... and Other Service in God’s House - Part 4

Guardians of the Gate - Part 4

In this series, we join the writer of the Book of Chronicles as he records when God opened the way for his people to return from an enforced exile and to resume their previous temple service for Him in Jerusalem.  Brian Johnston explores the valuable lessons that we can learn from the multi-faceted temple gate-keepers, who were the guards of the temple entrances, the supervising stewards of the people’s contributions, the temple’s night-watchmen, those responsible for admitting into its precincts only those who had a right to be there, the keepers of an inventory of the temple equipment, and the supervisors of the worship ingredients.

Guardians of the Gate ... and Other Service in God’s House - Part 3

Guardians of the Gate - Part 3

In this series, we join the writer of the Book of Chronicles as he records when God opened the way for his people to return from an enforced exile and to resume their previous temple service for Him in Jerusalem.  Brian Johnston explores the valuable lessons that we can learn from the multi-faceted temple gate-keepers, who were the guards of the temple entrances, the supervising stewards of the people’s contributions, the temple’s night-watchmen, those responsible for admitting into its precincts only those who had a right to be there, the keepers of an inventory of the temple equipment, and the supervisors of the worship ingredients.

Guardians of the Gate ... and Other Service in God’s House - Part 2

Guardians of the Gate - Part 2

In this series, we join the writer of the Book of Chronicles as he records when God opened the way for his people to return from an enforced exile and to resume their previous temple service for Him in Jerusalem.  Brian Johnston explores the valuable lessons that we can learn from the multi-faceted temple gate-keepers, who were the guards of the temple entrances, the supervising stewards of the people’s contributions, the temple’s night-watchmen, those responsible for admitting into its precincts only those who had a right to be there, the keepers of an inventory of the temple equipment, and the supervisors of the worship ingredients.

Guardians of the Gate ... and Other Service in God’s House - Part 1

Guardians of the Gate - Part 1

In this series, we join the writer of the Book of Chronicles as he records when God opened the way for his people to return from an enforced exile and to resume their previous temple service for Him in Jerusalem.  Brian Johnston explores the valuable lessons that we can learn from the multi-faceted temple gate-keepers, who were the guards of the temple entrances, the supervising stewards of the people’s contributions, the temple’s night-watchmen, those responsible for admitting into its precincts only those who had a right to be there, the keepers of an inventory of the temple equipment, and the supervisors of the worship ingredients.

The Queen’s Christmas Messages - Part 4

In this final part of a short series, Brian Johnston explores the faith and hope contained in the Christmas messages of Queen Elizabeth the Second, who died on September 8, 2022.

The Queen’s Christmas Messages - Part 3

In this short series, Brian Johnston explores the faith and hope contained in the Christmas messages of Queen Elizabeth the Second, who died on September 8, 2022.

The Queen’s Christmas Messages - Part 2

In this short series, Brian Johnston explores the faith and hope contained in the Christmas messages of Queen Elizabeth the Second, who died on September 8, 2022.

The Queen’s Christmas Messages - Part 1

In this short series, Brian Johnston explores the faith and hope contained in the Christmas messages of Queen Elizabeth the Second, who died on September 8, 2022.

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 13: The Sign of Jonah

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 13: The Sign of Jonah

“They said to one another, ‘Were our hearts not burning within us when He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?’” (Lk.24:27:32) Burning hearts! The inevitable result of having the Bible explained so it all begins to make sense and the person and work of Christ, its central character, comes into sharper focus. I used to think it would be wonderful to know what Old Testament incidents, symbols and themes the Lord unpacked for them. The way to do it seems obvious now! Wouldn't they be the same things that he and his Apostles spoke about - things that were later recorded and expounded in the New Testament? This series is the result of that thought process and picks up on these themes using as near as possible the order in which we encounter them in the Old Testament.

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 12: Son of Man

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 12: Son of Man

“They said to one another, ‘Were our hearts not burning within us when He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?’” (Lk.24:27:32) Burning hearts! The inevitable result of having the Bible explained so it all begins to make sense and the person and work of Christ, its central character, comes into sharper focus. I used to think it would be wonderful to know what Old Testament incidents, symbols and themes the Lord unpacked for them. The way to do it seems obvious now! Wouldn't they be the same things that he and his Apostles spoke about - things that were later recorded and expounded in the New Testament? This series is the result of that thought process and picks up on these themes using as near as possible the order in which we encounter them in the Old Testament.

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 11: The Suffering Servant

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 11: The Suffering Servant

“They said to one another, ‘Were our hearts not burning within us when He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?’” (Lk.24:27:32) Burning hearts! The inevitable result of having the Bible explained so it all begins to make sense and the person and work of Christ, its central character, comes into sharper focus. I used to think it would be wonderful to know what Old Testament incidents, symbols and themes the Lord unpacked for them. The way to do it seems obvious now! Wouldn't they be the same things that he and his Apostles spoke about - things that were later recorded and expounded in the New Testament? This series is the result of that thought process and picks up on these themes using as near as possible the order in which we encounter them in the Old Testament.

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 10: The King-Priest

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 10: The King-Priest

“They said to one another, ‘Were our hearts not burning within us when He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?’” (Lk.24:27:32) Burning hearts! The inevitable result of having the Bible explained so it all begins to make sense and the person and work of Christ, its central character, comes into sharper focus. I used to think it would be wonderful to know what Old Testament incidents, symbols and themes the Lord unpacked for them. The way to do it seems obvious now! Wouldn't they be the same things that he and his Apostles spoke about - things that were later recorded and expounded in the New Testament? This series is the result of that thought process and picks up on these themes using as near as possible the order in which we encounter them in the Old Testament.

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 9: The Bronze Serpent

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 9: The Bronze Serpent

“They said to one another, ‘Were our hearts not burning within us when He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?’” (Lk.24:27:32) Burning hearts! The inevitable result of having the Bible explained so it all begins to make sense and the person and work of Christ, its central character, comes into sharper focus. I used to think it would be wonderful to know what Old Testament incidents, symbols and themes the Lord unpacked for them. The way to do it seems obvious now! Wouldn't they be the same things that he and his Apostles spoke about - things that were later recorded and expounded in the New Testament? This series is the result of that thought process and picks up on these themes using as near as possible the order in which we encounter them in the Old Testament.

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 8: The Ashes of a Red Heifer

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 8: The Ashes of a Red Heifer

“They said to one another, ‘Were our hearts not burning within us when He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?’” (Lk.24:27:32) Burning hearts! The inevitable result of having the Bible explained so it all begins to make sense and the person and work of Christ, its central character, comes into sharper focus. I used to think it would be wonderful to know what Old Testament incidents, symbols and themes the Lord unpacked for them. The way to do it seems obvious now! Wouldn't they be the same things that he and his Apostles spoke about - things that were later recorded and expounded in the New Testament? This series is the result of that thought process and picks up on these themes using as near as possible the order in which we encounter them in the Old Testament.

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 7: The Firstfruits

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 7: The Firstfruits

“They said to one another, ‘Were our hearts not burning within us when He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?’” (Lk.24:27:32) Burning hearts! The inevitable result of having the Bible explained so it all begins to make sense and the person and work of Christ, its central character, comes into sharper focus. I used to think it would be wonderful to know what Old Testament incidents, symbols and themes the Lord unpacked for them. The way to do it seems obvious now! Wouldn't they be the same things that he and his Apostles spoke about - things that were later recorded and expounded in the New Testament? This series is the result of that thought process and picks up on these themes using as near as possible the order in which we encounter them in the Old Testament.

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 6: Sacrifice and Offering

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 6: Sacrifice and Offering

“They said to one another, ‘Were our hearts not burning within us when He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?’” (Lk.24:27:32) Burning hearts! The inevitable result of having the Bible explained so it all begins to make sense and the person and work of Christ, its central character, comes into sharper focus. I used to think it would be wonderful to know what Old Testament incidents, symbols and themes the Lord unpacked for them. The way to do it seems obvious now! Wouldn't they be the same things that he and his Apostles spoke about - things that were later recorded and expounded in the New Testament? This series is the result of that thought process and picks up on these themes using as near as possible the order in which we encounter them in the Old Testament.

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 5: The Bread That Came Out of Heaven

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 5: The Bread That Came Out of Heaven

“They said to one another, ‘Were our hearts not burning within us when He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?’” (Lk.24:27:32) Burning hearts! The inevitable result of having the Bible explained so it all begins to make sense and the person and work of Christ, its central character, comes into sharper focus. I used to think it would be wonderful to know what Old Testament incidents, symbols and themes the Lord unpacked for them. The way to do it seems obvious now! Wouldn't they be the same things that he and his Apostles spoke about - things that were later recorded and expounded in the New Testament? This series is the result of that thought process and picks up on these themes using as near as possible the order in which we encounter them in the Old Testament.

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 4: Christ Our Passover

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 4: Christ Our Passover

“They said to one another, ‘Were our hearts not burning within us when He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?’” (Lk.24:27:32) Burning hearts! The inevitable result of having the Bible explained so it all begins to make sense and the person and work of Christ, its central character, comes into sharper focus. I used to think it would be wonderful to know what Old Testament incidents, symbols and themes the Lord unpacked for them. The way to do it seems obvious now! Wouldn't they be the same things that he and his Apostles spoke about - things that were later recorded and expounded in the New Testament? This series is the result of that thought process and picks up on these themes using as near as possible the order in which we encounter them in the Old Testament.

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 3: The Only Begotten Son

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 3: The Only Begotten Son

“They said to one another, ‘Were our hearts not burning within us when He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?’” (Lk.24:27:32) Burning hearts! The inevitable result of having the Bible explained so it all begins to make sense and the person and work of Christ, its central character, comes into sharper focus. I used to think it would be wonderful to know what Old Testament incidents, symbols and themes the Lord unpacked for them. The way to do it seems obvious now! Wouldn't they be the same things that he and his Apostles spoke about - things that were later recorded and expounded in the New Testament? This series is the result of that thought process and picks up on these themes using as near as possible the order in which we encounter them in the Old Testament.

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 2: The Type of Him Who Was To Come

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 2: The Type of Him Who Was To Come

“They said to one another, ‘Were our hearts not burning within us when He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?’” (Lk.24:27:32) Burning hearts! The inevitable result of having the Bible explained so it all begins to make sense and the person and work of Christ, its central character, comes into sharper focus. I used to think it would be wonderful to know what Old Testament incidents, symbols and themes the Lord unpacked for them. The way to do it seems obvious now! Wouldn't they be the same things that he and his Apostles spoke about - things that were later recorded and expounded in the New Testament? This series is the result of that thought process and picks up on these themes using as near as possible the order in which we encounter them in the Old Testament.

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 1: Born of a Woman

Finding Christ in the Old Testament - Part 1: Born of a Woman

“They said to one another, ‘Were our hearts not burning within us when He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?’” (Lk.24:27:32) Burning hearts! The inevitable result of having the Bible explained so it all begins to make sense and the person and work of Christ, its central character, comes into sharper focus. I used to think it would be wonderful to know what Old Testament incidents, symbols and themes the Lord unpacked for them. The way to do it seems obvious now! Wouldn't they be the same things that he and his Apostles spoke about - things that were later recorded and expounded in the New Testament? This series is the result of that thought process and picks up on these themes using as near as possible the order in which we encounter them in the Old Testament.

The Journey of the Ark - Part 12: The Last Pilgrim in the Land!

The Journey of the Ark - Part 12: The Last Pilgrim in the Land!

In the days of Moses, God lived in the Tabernacle tent in the middle of his people - a portable structure that moved with them on their journey. It included the sacred chest known as the ark of the covenant, normally located in the holy innermost part of God's house which symbolized the Lord's presence. In this short book, Bible teacher Brian Johnston traces the ark's 500-year journey from Sinai to Zion and explains how the ark is a picture of the Lord Jesus who accompanies Christians on their spiritual journey, and gives lessons for our daily walk today.

The Journey of the Ark - Part 11: Going by the Book

The Journey of the Ark - Part 11: Going By the Book

In the days of Moses, God lived in the Tabernacle tent in the middle of his people - a portable structure that moved with them on their journey. It included the sacred chest known as the ark of the covenant, normally located in the holy innermost part of God's house which symbolized the Lord's presence. In this short book, Bible teacher Brian Johnston traces the ark's 500-year journey from Sinai to Zion and explains how the ark is a picture of the Lord Jesus who accompanies Christians on their spiritual journey, and gives lessons for our daily walk today.

The Journey of the Ark - Part 10: Prisoner of War!

The Journey of the Ark - Part 10: Prisoner of War!

In the days of Moses, God lived in the Tabernacle tent in the middle of his people - a portable structure that moved with them on their journey. It included the sacred chest known as the ark of the covenant, normally located in the holy innermost part of God's house which symbolized the Lord's presence. In this short book, Bible teacher Brian Johnston traces the ark's 500-year journey from Sinai to Zion and explains how the ark is a picture of the Lord Jesus who accompanies Christians on their spiritual journey, and gives lessons for our daily walk today.

The Journey of the Ark - Part 9: Judging the Wrong

The Journey of the Ark - Part 9: Judging the Wrong

In the days of Moses, God lived in the Tabernacle tent in the middle of his people - a portable structure that moved with them on their journey. It included the sacred chest known as the ark of the covenant, normally located in the holy innermost part of God's house which symbolized the Lord's presence. In this short book, Bible teacher Brian Johnston traces the ark's 500-year journey from Sinai to Zion and explains how the ark is a picture of the Lord Jesus who accompanies Christians on their spiritual journey, and gives lessons for our daily walk today.

The Journey of the Ark - Part 8: Overcoming the World

The Journey of the Ark - Part 8: Overcoming the World

In the days of Moses, God lived in the Tabernacle tent in the middle of his people - a portable structure that moved with them on their journey. It included the sacred chest known as the ark of the covenant, normally located in the holy innermost part of God's house which symbolized the Lord's presence. In this short book, Bible teacher Brian Johnston traces the ark's 500-year journey from Sinai to Zion and explains how the ark is a picture of the Lord Jesus who accompanies Christians on their spiritual journey, and gives lessons for our daily walk today.

The Journey of the Ark - Part 7: Reaching First Base

The Journey of the Ark - Part 7: Reaching First Base

In the days of Moses, God lived in the Tabernacle tent in the middle of his people - a portable structure that moved with them on their journey. It included the sacred chest known as the ark of the covenant, normally located in the holy innermost part of God's house which symbolized the Lord's presence. In this short book, Bible teacher Brian Johnston traces the ark's 500-year journey from Sinai to Zion and explains how the ark is a picture of the Lord Jesus who accompanies Christians on their spiritual journey, and gives lessons for our daily walk today.

The Journey of the Ark - Part 6: Death and Resurrection

The Journey of the Ark - Part 6: Death and Resurrection

In the days of Moses, God lived in the Tabernacle tent in the middle of his people - a portable structure that moved with them on their journey. It included the sacred chest known as the ark of the covenant, normally located in the holy innermost part of God's house which symbolized the Lord's presence. In this short book, Bible teacher Brian Johnston traces the ark's 500-year journey from Sinai to Zion and explains how the ark is a picture of the Lord Jesus who accompanies Christians on their spiritual journey, and gives lessons for our daily walk today.