"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. Jesus as the Fulfillment of the Temple’s Incense Altar. Why Christians’ Prayers Are Heard in Heaven

    FEB 8

    Jesus as the Fulfillment of the Temple’s Incense Altar. Why Christians’ Prayers Are Heard in Heaven

    This sermon from John 2:19–21 and John 17:1, 9, 20 explores how Jesus Christ fulfills the Old Testament temple—and specifically the altar of incense—so that the prayers of Christians are truly heard in heaven. Drawing from Exodus, Psalms, Hebrews, and Revelation, this Reformed and evangelical Bible teaching explains how the incense altar symbolized the prayers of God’s people rising before His throne, and how Jesus, as the true Temple and our great High Priest, now accomplishes perfectly what the temple furniture only foreshadowed. Far from abandoning Old Testament worship, Christianity fulfills it: Jesus embodies the temple, mediates prayer, and faithfully intercedes for His people alone. This message is especially relevant for Christians seeking biblical assurance in prayer, and will resonate with Presbyterian, Reformed, and evangelical believers who want to understand how Christ’s priesthood guarantees confidence, humility, and joy when we pray to the Father in Jesus’ name. Here’s the video @https://youtu.be/57V4_UUiEAg 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 #JesusAndTheIncenseAltar #PrayerInJesusName #PrayersHeardInHeaven #JesusOurHighPriest #BiblicalPrayer #ChristianPrayer #ReformedTheology #PresbyterianChurch #EvangelicalChristian #BibleSermon #ExpositoryPreaching #ChristFulfillsTheTemple #OldTestamentFulfilled #TempleTheology #JohnGospel #BookOfJohn #John17 #Hebrews #BiblicalTheology #ChristCentered #SolaChristus #MeansOfGrace #ConfidenceInPrayer #HighPriestJesus #ChristianDoctrine #ChurchTeaching #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving

    53 min
  2. Is God’s Law a Burden? The Ark of the Covenant, & How Good It is to Have Jesus as Your King (John 2:19-20)

    JAN 18

    Is God’s Law a Burden? The Ark of the Covenant, & How Good It is to Have Jesus as Your King (John 2:19-20)

    In this sermon from John 2:19-20, we see that God’s law is not a burden but a gift given by our good and gracious King, Jesus Christ. When Jesus cleanses the temple and declares, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days,” He reveals Himself as both the true Temple and the rightful King of God’s kingdom. This message shows how it’s good to have Jesus as one’s king, as He not only protects His people, but also gives His people His commands to guide their lives into joy, fruitfulness, and peace. From our present obedience under Christ’s kingship to the future hope of the New Heavens and New Earth, this sermon encourages believers to trust that Jesus’ laws are for our good, now and forever, as He reigns as King of kings over His redeemed people. Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/3A3r90xw3K4 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 #JesusIsKing #John2 #GospelOfJohn #ChristianSermon #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #Evangelical #ChristTheKing #KingdomOfGod #LawAndGospel #NewHeavensAndNewEarth #JesusReturns #KingOfKings #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving

    59 min
  3. Jesus and the Ark of the Covenant. How Christ Fulfills the Temple (John 2)

    JAN 11

    Jesus and the Ark of the Covenant. How Christ Fulfills the Temple (John 2)

    Why does the Old Testament Temple matter for your life today? Many see the Ark of the Covenant as a relic of the past, but in John 2:13-21, Jesus reveals a startling truth: He is the true Temple and the enthroned King of the Ark. In this sermon, we dive into Biblical Theology to see how Jesus fulfills every piece of Temple furniture—specifically the Ark of the Covenant, God’s earthly footstool. If you are struggling with temptation or the fear of death, you need to understand the Kingship of Christ. As a Reformed/Presbyterian look at the Gospel of John, we explore how Jesus doesn't just offer forgiveness; He offers the protection and direction of a Sovereign King. Stop living in the "outer courts" and discover the confidence that comes from having Jesus enthroned over your life. Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/YdDa5rmu2io 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 #JesusTheTrueTemple #ArkOfTheCovenant #BiblicalTheology #GospelOfJohn #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #KingshipOfChrist #ChristOurKing #TempleFulfilled #BibleSermon #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving

    56 min
  4. God With Us: How Jesus Fulfills the Old Testament Temple, Part 1: The Most Holy Place

    JAN 4

    God With Us: How Jesus Fulfills the Old Testament Temple, Part 1: The Most Holy Place

    In this expository sermon from John 2:12–21, we see that Jesus Christ is the true and final Temple, the fulfillment of everything the Old Testament tabernacle and temple foreshadowed. When Jesus cleanses the temple and declares, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it in three days,” He reveals that the dwelling place of God is no longer a building—but His own body. The Gospel of John assures believers that Christianity is not a new or innovative religion, but the fulfillment of the one true faith revealed in the Old Testament. The same God who dwelt among Israel in the Most Holy Place now dwells with His people through Jesus Christ and, by His Spirit, lives within every believer. This sermon connects Isaiah 40, the glory of the LORD revealed, and John’s Gospel, showing how Jesus is Immanuel—God with us—past, present, and future. From the temple in Jerusalem, to Christ’s incarnation, to the indwelling Holy Spirit, and finally to the New Creation, God’s promise to dwell with His people is fulfilled in Christ alone. Be confident and encouraged in your faith. If you trust in Jesus, you have embraced the true religion of the Creator God, and you belong to the people with whom He dwells forever. Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/hAroaMvNaM4 See other resources and teaching @ https://www.christchurchclayton.org/teachingWatch other sermons in the Gospel of John series @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD #JesusIsTheTemple #John2Sermon #BiblicalTheology #ReformedTheology #PresbyterianSermon #EvangelicalPreaching #GodWithUs #Immanuel #OldTestamentFulfilled #ChristIsTheFulfillment #ExpositoryPreaching #ConfidenceInChrist #AssuranceOfFaith #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving

    43 min
  5. How Can I Be Sure of My Salvation if I Still Sin? | Isaiah 40.5 Sermon

    12/29/2025

    How Can I Be Sure of My Salvation if I Still Sin? | Isaiah 40.5 Sermon

    How can a Christian have comfort about eternity when we still sin every day?Isaiah 40:5 gives a powerful answer: “The glory of the LORD will be revealed… for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” In this sermon on Isaiah 40:5, we explore how God’s glory secures the salvation of His people, bringing real comfort and assurance to believers who struggle with ongoing sin. This passage shows that our salvation does not rest on perfection, but on God’s mercy, God’s promise, and God’s sovereign power to accomplish what He speaks. Drawing from Isaiah 40, Romans 8, Ephesians 2, Daniel 9, 1 Peter 1, and the Gospel of John, this sermon explains: Why Christians can have assurance of salvation even while battling sin How the glory of God is displayed through mercy, not human merit What Scripture says about evidence of salvation in the believer’s life Why God’s spoken promise guarantees eternal security This message is especially helpful for Christians wrestling with doubt, fear of judgment, or anxiety about eternity. Rooted in Reformed and evangelical theology, it points us away from ourselves and toward the faithfulness of God, who saves His people for His glory. 📖 Scripture Focus: Isaiah 40:5✝️ Topics: Assurance of Salvation, God’s Glory, Comfort for Believers, Reformed Theology, Sovereignty of God Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/-3Ea0F0bR3o 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 #Isaiah405 #AssuranceOfSalvation #GodsGlory #ChristianComfort #ReformedTheology #PresbyterianSermon #EvangelicalSermon #EternalSecurity #SalvationByGrace #BiblicalAssurance #SovereigntyOfGod #ComfortMyPeople #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving

    49 min
  6. How Jesus Makes the Way Straight to Rescue Sinners | Isaiah 40:3–4 Sermon

    12/21/2025

    How Jesus Makes the Way Straight to Rescue Sinners | Isaiah 40:3–4 Sermon

    This sermon from Isaiah 40:3–4 explains how Jesus Christ rescues sinners and makes the way straight for salvation. Drawing from the Old Testament promise of deliverance from exile and its fulfillment in Christ, this message shows how God brings His people out of captivity to sin and the world and into freedom, blessing, and hope. Isaiah’s prophecy—“Prepare the way for the LORD… every valley shall be raised up”—points forward to John the Baptist and ultimately to Jesus, who removes every obstacle that keeps God’s people from salvation. The Bible teaches that every person is born enslaved to sin (Romans 6, Ephesians 2), living under the dominion of darkness (Colossians 1:13). Left to ourselves, that captivity produces destructive fruit and spiritual exhaustion. But the gospel is this: God acts first. Through Jesus Christ, God rescues sinners, straightens what is crooked, and brings His people into the blessings of life in Christ and life in the Church. Salvation is not earned by works or law-keeping, but received by faith alone (Galatians 2:15–16). Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom (2 Corinthians 3:17). This sermon also offers hope for unbelieving friends and family, reminding us that no one is beyond God’s saving power. Just as God brought Israel out of Babylon, and just as He saved the Apostle Paul, He still removes every roadblock when He chooses to save. Key themes include: Salvation by grace through faith Freedom from sin and spiritual captivity Jesus as the fulfillment of Isaiah 40 Life and blessing in Christ and the Church Hope for the salvation of unlikely sinners 📖 Scripture references include Isaiah 40:3–4, Romans 6–7, Galatians 5–6, Colossians 1:13, Luke 15, and Matthew 3. Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/7pwbi8lfquI 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 #Isaiah40 #ReformedTheology #JesusSaves #Isaiah40 #ReformedTheology #JesusSaves #SovereignGrace #ExpositoryPreaching #GospelHope #BibleStudy #ChristianSermon #StraightWay #VictoryInChrist #GodsRescue #PromisedLand #GraceAlone #Presbyterian #Evangelical #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving

    59 min
  7. Comfort, Comfort My People. How Christ Paid for Sin (Isaiah 40.1–2)

    12/14/2025

    Comfort, Comfort My People. How Christ Paid for Sin (Isaiah 40.1–2)

    What is true comfort? In Isaiah 40:1–2, God declares comfort to His people by proclaiming that their hard service is completed and that their sin has been paid for. This sermon explores the Biblical meaning of comfort, exile, and forgiveness through a Reformed, gospel-centered lens. Isaiah originally spoke these words for God’s people in exile, separated from God’s blessing presence because of their sin. Scripture teaches that all people are born sinful and stand justly under God’s judgment. Yet God, in His mercy, announces comfort—not because His people paid for their sins, but because Christ would. This expository sermon traces the theme of exile and return, judgment and grace, showing how Isaiah 40 points forward to Jesus Christ, who paid the full penalty for sin at the cross (Isaiah 53; Romans 6:23). Because our sin has been paid for, God’s people can now live in the blessing presence of the Holy Spirit and look forward with confidence to heaven and the New Heavens and New Earth. This message will be especially helpful for: Christians seeking Biblical comfort. Viewers interested in Reformed theology. Presbyterian and evangelical sermon listeners. Those studying Isaiah, the gospel, and Christ’s atonement. Scripture references include: Isaiah 40:1–2; Isaiah 53:5; Romans 3:23; Romans 4:25; Romans 6:23; Colossians 1:12–14; Galatians 5:16. Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/uNKmdKneUwM 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 #Isaiah40 #ReformedTheology #ChristianSermon #Presbyterian #Gospel #ExpositoryPreaching #JesusChrist #Atonement #BiblicalComfort #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving

    54 min
  8. The Cost of Honoring Christ. Joseph, Nicodemus, and the Courage to Lose Esteem (John 19.32-38)

    12/07/2025

    The Cost of Honoring Christ. Joseph, Nicodemus, and the Courage to Lose Esteem (John 19.32-38)

    In this powerful sermon on John 19:38-42, we explore the remarkable story of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus—two respected, yet fearful, Jewish leaders who risked everything to publicly honor Jesus after His crucifixion. This message, geared toward Evangelical, Presbyterian, and Reformed believers, challenges us to consider: What is the true cost of discipleship when society is unkind to faith? We dive deep into the meaning of their lavish gift of myrrh and aloes, revealing Jesus as the true King, Priest, and Tabernacle. Learn how to have the same assessment of Christ as Heaven, and find the courage to honor Jesus in your worship, care, and giving—even if it means losing the approval of your peers. Key Takeaways & Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction: Why the World is Unkind to Believers (Matthew 5:10-12) 2:30 Joseph and Nicodemus: Respectable People Who Believe in Jesus (Luke 23:50-51) 5:15 Heaven's Assessment: Testimonies of the Father, Son, and Spirit (John 1:34, 15:26) 8:05 Why Disbelief Persists: A Lack of Care to Know God (Romans 1:19-28) 11:40 Jesus the King, Priest, and Tabernacle: The Significance of the Myrrh and Aloes (Exodus 30, Psalm 45) 15:00 How to Honor Jesus: Worshipping Him above all Else (John 5:22-23) 19:15 Honoring Christ through Care and Generous Giving (Isaiah 26:8, 2 Cor 9:7) 23:45 The Courage to Lose Esteem: Why Jesus is Worth More Than Your Reputation (Philippians 3:4-8) Here’s the video @ https://youtu.be/Nyt_wfrr5IY 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 #John19 #John19_38to42 #HonoringJesus #CostOfDiscipleship #Sermon #JosephAndNicodemus #Reformed #Presbyterian #Evangelical #Christian #Theology #Gospel #BiblicalTeaching #Worship #SecretDisciple #CourageousFaith #ChristianLiving #ChristIsKing #LosingEsteem  #JohnMusgrave #ChristChurchOfClaytonNC  #TheGospelForLiving

    56 min
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