• Anne Steele Hymn Studies,  Jared Smith's Hymn Studies

    How Oft, Alas, This Wretched Heart

    Some of the points covered in this sermon:   • Highlighting the subject and theme of the hymn—the triumphant recovery of a rescued backslider • Showing where the subject of backsliding fits within the framework of sovereign grace • Explaining the distinction between the twofold nature of a regenerate sinner’s soul • Explaining progressive sanctification and showing why it is…

  • Jared Smith's Hymn Studies,  John Newton Hymn Studies

    May The Grace Of Christ, Our Savior

    Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Highlighting the subject and theme of the hymn—Covenant Blessings, the assurance and joy of the covenant blessings of God and His church • Explaining the meaning and significance of a covenant • Showing how the covenant of works, covenant of grace and a church covenant fit together according to the framework…

  • Eliza Hewitt Hymn Studies,  Jared Smith's Hymn Studies

    My Faith Has Found A Resting Place

    Some of the points covered in this sermon: • This hymn is a confession of faith with respect to regenerating and redeeming grace • Explaining the doctrines of redemption and regeneration, using the framework of sovereign grace as a backdrop • The first two stanzas speak of regeneration, whereas the last two stanzas speak of redemption • Stanza 1—God’s work…

  • Jared Smith's Sermons

    Historic Divisions

    Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Underscoring four reasons why a response to Dispensationalism should be given • Highlighting the two principles of interpretation upon which the entire scheme of dispensational teachings is based • Giving special attention to the first principle of interpretation—all history must be interpreted segrementally • Showing why 2 Timothy 2:15, which is…