"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.

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Sermons from John Musgrave M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando B.A., Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio

  1. Why God Disciplines Churches . . . & How to Avoid It | Amos 3:9–15

    7h ago

    Why God Disciplines Churches . . . & How to Avoid It | Amos 3:9–15

    What happens when a church or denomination abandons God’s Word and embraces the values of the culture?  In this powerful expositional sermon from Amos 3:9–15, Pastor John Musgrave explains how God disciplines churches and denominations, why judgment came upon Northern Israel in Amos’s day, and what churches today must do to remain under the blessing of God rather than experience His discipline.  This Biblical sermon explores church compromise, spiritual complacency, idolatry, devotion to Scripture, the holiness of God, and the call for the Church to glorify Christ above comfort, entertainment, and worldly acceptance.  If you are interested in Christian preaching, Bible teaching, expository sermons, biblical faithfulness, covenant theology, the prophets, or historic Christianity, this sermon will challenge and encourage you to pursue God’s truth with seriousness and conviction. Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/0WuXCm9Uhps See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #Amos #ExpositoryPreaching #ChurchDiscipline #BiblicalTruth #OldTestament #ChristianLiving #FaithfulChurch #GospelPreaching #BibleStudy #DenominationalDecline #Amos3 #TheologicalLiberalism #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS

    1h 8m
  2. Blessing Over Discipline | Amos 3 and the Evidence of Saving Faith

    May 31

    Blessing Over Discipline | Amos 3 and the Evidence of Saving Faith

    In this expositional sermon from Amos 3:1-8, Pastor John Musgrave explores the Biblical themes of God’s discipline, covenant blessing, election, saving faith, final judgment, and Christian gratitude.  What does it mean that God’s people are chosen by grace and brought “up out of Egypt”?  How can believers know they truly possess saving faith in Jesus Christ?  Drawing from Amos, 2 Peter 1, Hebrews 12, Romans 8, Revelation 20, and other key passages, this Reformed and Presbyterian sermon explains how Christians are called to live gratefully because God has rescued them from the second death, and faithfully so they may experience more of His blessing and less of His fatherly discipline.  This evangelical Bible sermon emphasizes God’s sovereignty in salvation, the evidence of genuine faith, sanctification through the Holy Spirit, and the certainty of Christ’s coming judgment.  If you are interested in Reformed theology, expositional preaching, Calvinism, covenant theology, Christian discipleship, or serious Bible teaching, this message will encourage you to examine your faith, walk in holiness, and rejoice in the mercy of God through Jesus Christ. Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/WyWwBDMQOJU See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/mediaWatch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD #Amos #ReformedTheology #ChristianSermon #ExpositoryPreaching #Presbyterian #Calvinism #BibleTeaching #SavingFaith #FinalJudgment #JesusChrist #ChristianLiving #CovenantTheology #Election #GraceOfGod #ChristianDiscipleship #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS

    1h 12m
  3. You’re Not Like Everyone Else | God’s Call to Be Different (Amos 1–2)

    May 24

    You’re Not Like Everyone Else | God’s Call to Be Different (Amos 1–2)

    In this expositional sermon on Amos 1–2, “You’re Not Like Everyone Else | God’s Call to Be Different,” we explore God’s call for Christians to live differently than people who aren’t Christians. Drawing from passages such as Amos 1–2, 1 Peter 1:14–16, Ephesians 2:1–2, John 1:12, and Luke 12:48, this message explains why believers are held to a higher standard and how the people of God are to walk in obedience, truth, holiness, compassion, and sincerity in a culture shaped by sin.  This Reformed and Presbyterian Bible sermon examines the contrast between the world and the Church, the responsibility that comes with knowing God’s Word, and the call for Christians to reject many of the ways accepted in common society—and to live as children of God through faith in Jesus Christ.  If you are looking for biblical preaching, evangelical teaching, Christian discipleship, and a gospel-centered sermon rooted in Scripture, this study through Amos will encourage you to pursue living in God’s ways to faithfully represent Christ in the world. Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/x3amgPdHSd4 See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD #ChristianSermon #Amos #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #BiblePreaching #ExpositoryPreaching #ChristianLiving #Holiness #FaithInChrist #BiblicalTruth #GospelCentered #Evangelical #Church #ChristianDiscipleship #BibleStudy #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS

    1h 2m
  4. The Christian’s Three Promised Lands | Amos 2 Explained

    May 17

    The Christian’s Three Promised Lands | Amos 2 Explained

    In this expositional sermon from Amos 2:4–16, discover why the goodness of God and the inheritance He gives to His people should inspire deep devotion, gratitude, and holiness. Drawing from the imagery of the Prodigal Son, this Biblical message explores the believer’s three “Promised Lands”: the Church today, heaven after death, and the future New Heavens and New Earth at the return of Jesus Christ. This Reformed Christian sermon examines how God’s people in Amos’s day failed to appreciate the blessings, presence, and inheritance God had given them—and how modern believers must not make the same mistake. With teaching from Amos, Revelation, Hebrews, 1 Corinthians, Matthew, and 2 Peter, this Presbyterian and evangelical sermon highlights the believer’s inheritance in Christ: forgiveness of sins, eternal life, perfect righteousness, the fellowship of the saints, resurrection glory, and direct access to God forever. If you love Biblical preaching, Reformed theology, Christian eschatology, covenant theology, and Christ-centered exposition, this sermon will encourage you to treasure God and live in devoted obedience because of the inheritance He has prepared for His people. Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/1Va-pV51vjQ See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD #Amos #ReformedTheology #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #Christianity #ExpositoryPreaching #Heaven #NewHeavensAndNewEarth #JesusChrist #BiblicalPreaching #Gospel #ChristianLiving #CovenantTheology #BibleStudy #ChristianHope #EternalLife #Church #Amos2 #BiblicalProphecy #UnderstandingProphecy #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS

    1h 1m
  5. Why the Church is the Promised Land Today | Amos 2 Explained

    May 10

    Why the Church is the Promised Land Today | Amos 2 Explained

    What is the true “Promised Land” for Christians today? In this Biblical sermon from Amos 2:9–11, “How Great is the Promised Land!”, we explore how the Old Testament Promised Land ultimately points forward to Christ and His Church. This Reformed and Presbyterian exposition of Scripture explains how God gives believers rich spiritual blessings in the Church that were present in the Old-Testament Promised Land: the forgiveness of sins, abundant spiritual life, encouragement from fellow believers, and joyful access to the one true God in worship. Amos warns that merely being outwardly connected to God’s people does not save anyone—but true faith in Christ brings to a person today the blessings prefigured in the .Old-Testament Promised Land. This evangelical Christian sermon examines the relationship between the Old Testament and New Testament, the fulfillment of biblical promises in Christ, and why Christians should be deeply devoted to God because of the glorious inheritance He gives His people in the Church, the Promised Land of today. Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/f6bwKkMxCbs See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD #Amos #BibleSermon #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #ChristianSermon #PromisedLand #Church #JesusChrist #BiblicalPreaching #ExpositoryPreaching #Evangelical #OldTestament #ChristianLiving #BibleTeaching #ForgivenessOfSins #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS

    53 min
  6. Why a Christian Needs a Church to Thrive | Amos 2.9-12 Explained

    May 3

    Why a Christian Needs a Church to Thrive | Amos 2.9-12 Explained

    In this sermon on Amos 2:9–12 titled “The Benefits Received by Being a Believing Member of the Church,” we explore why Christian discipleship was never meant to be lived in isolation. In a cultural moment where many say “I love Jesus, but not the Church,” Scripture gives a very different verdict: belonging to Christ necessarily means belonging to His people. Drawing from Amos, the New Testament, and the whole counsel of God, this message explains how God rescues believers from the kingdom of the world, leads them through the wilderness of this present life, and provides spiritual direction through His Word, His Spirit, and the example of mature believers within the Church. This is a deeply biblical, Reformed, and evangelical reflection on why the visible Church is not optional, but a means of grace God uses to preserve, guide, and mature His people until they reach their heavenly home. Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/zGZiuFZQM30 See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD #Amos #ChurchMembership #ChristianSermon #ReformedTheology #BiblicalPreaching #EvangelicalSermon #PresbyterianSermon #ChurchMatters #ChristianLife #BibleTeaching #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS

    57 min
  7. Why Being in Church Won’t Get You to Heaven (Amos 1-2 Explained)

    Apr 28

    Why Being in Church Won’t Get You to Heaven (Amos 1-2 Explained)

    In this expositional sermon from Amos 1–2, we confront a sobering question: What good is the Church if it doesn’t protect me from judgment? This message unpacks God’s universal judgment on all nations and individuals, showing that both those outside the Church and many within it will face final judgment according to their deeds (Revelation 20:11–15). Drawing from Romans 1–2, Matthew 7 and 25, and key Old Testament passages, this sermon explains why God’s judgment is just, how all people know God and His law, and why mere church membership or outward religion cannot save. You’ll discover that the Church still matters deeply—not as a guarantee of salvation, but as the God-ordained place where the gospel is proclaimed and where true, saving faith in Jesus Christ is found. This is a crucial message for Christians, especially those in evangelical, Reformed, and Presbyterian traditions, who want a biblical understanding of judgment, salvation, and the role of the Church. Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/lS-xJSNu1IM See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/media Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD #Amos #BiblicalPreaching #ChristianSermon #ReformedTheology #FinalJudgment #GospelTruth #FaithInChrist #BibleTeaching #Evangelical #Presbyterian #JudgmentDay #JesusSaves #Scripture #ChurchTruth #ExpositoryPreaching #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS

    1h 3m
  8. Christianity's Not About Me? How Christians Feed Christ's Sheep (John 21.15-25 Explained)

    Apr 19

    Christianity's Not About Me? How Christians Feed Christ's Sheep (John 21.15-25 Explained)

    In this expositional sermon on John 21:15–25, “Christianity's Not About Me?  How Christians Feed Christ's Sheep,” we explore Jesus’ final conversation with Peter and what it reveals about true Christianity: loving Christ supremely and serving His church faithfully. This Reformed, evangelical teaching unpacks how love for Jesus is not mere emotion but loyal, obedient devotion grounded in the gospel of grace—not works—and how every believer is called to participate in feeding Christ’s sheep through their unique role in the body of Christ. Addressing themes like assurance of salvation, the cost of discipleship, eternal life, and the priority of Christ & His Church over self, this Biblical message equips Christians to re-center their lives on Jesus Christ and His kingdom. Ideal for evangelical, Presbyterian, and Reformed audiences seeking sound doctrine, practical church application, and a deeper understanding of what it means to follow Christ according to Scripture.  See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/teaching Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD Get the Podcast here: Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gospel-for-living-with-john-musgrave-m-div/id717990249 Amazon:  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/af584057-1996-44e6-b6b5-3461d81683f8/the-gospel-for-living-with-john-musgrave-m-div Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5qefFK8fVnqrsDujvAhn4p Spreaker:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gospel-for-living-with-john-musgrave-m-div--6901887 #John21 #ReformedTheology #ChristianSermon #FeedMySheep #LoveJesus #BiblicalPreaching #ExpositoryPreaching #Presbyterian #GospelCentered #ChristianLiving #Discipleship #ChurchLife #FollowChrist #Evangelical #BibleTeaching #Christ’sKingdom #PuttingChristFirst  #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving #RTS

    17 min
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Sermons from John Musgrave M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando B.A., Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio

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