PODCAST · religion
LebanonPCA
by John Owen Butler
We’re a country church with a worldwide vision: “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” Habakkuk 2:14 ESVExpository preaching - reverent, God-focused worship - warm fellowship - devoted discipleship.Sunday school at 10am, morning worship at 11am, and evening worship at 6pm. Wednesday evening study & prayer meeting, 6:30pmhttp://lebanonpca-abbeville.com/
Episodes
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He Will Surely Do It - 1 Thessalonians 5'23-24
PM 26 April 2026
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19 Boasting Only in the Cross - Galatians 6'11-18
True Christian glory is not found in outward religion, human approval, morality, reputation, or visible success. Paul says, “Far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.” In Galatians 6:11–18, we learn that the cross strips away every false boast, brings sinners into…
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18 Sowing to the Spirit - Galatians 6'8-10
AM 19 April 2026
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10 Woe to the Complacent in Zion - Amos 6
PM 12 April 2026
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17 Bearing Burdens in the Church - Galatians 6:1-5
AM 12 April 2026
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09 The Day of the LORD Will Be Darkness - Amos 5'18-27
This sermon on Amos 5:18–27 confronts the dangerous illusion that outward religion can shield us from God’s judgment. Israel longed for the Day of the LORD, assuming it would bring victory, yet the prophet declares it will be darkness for the unrepentant. Through vivid imagery and piercing…
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Romans 6'3-11 Alive to God in Christ Jesus
05 April 2026 AM
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08 Seek the Lord and Live - Amos 5'1-17
PM 29 March 2026 In Amos 5:1–17, the prophet sings a funeral song over a nation still alive but spiritually dead. Yet amid the lament, the voice of God calls graciously, “Seek Me and live.” This sermon traces the divine appeal through six movements—from the lament of Israel’s fall to the warning…
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16 Walk By The Spirit – Galatians 5’16-26
This expository sermon on Galatians 5:16–26 – “Walk by the Spirit” explores the believer’s freedom from the flesh through the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. It examines the conflict between flesh and Spirit, the works of the flesh, the fruit of the Spirit, and the crucified life of those…
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15 True Freedom Through Love - Galatians 5'7-15
PM 15 March 2026
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06 Prepare to Meet Your God - Amos 4
PM 15 March 2026
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05 How Can Two Walk Together - Amos 3
PM 08 March 2026
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14 Freedom in Christ Not Legalism Galatians 5’1–6
AM 08 March 2026
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04 The Sins of Israel Unmasked - Amos 2'6-16
01 March 2026 PM Service Amos unmasks sin we would rather hide. Israel’s injustice, immorality, and corrupt worship are exposed under the searching light of God’s Word. Yet the passage does more—it recalls grace, warns of judgment, and drives us to Christ, who bore the crushing weight of wrath in...
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03 Judah and the Danger of Religious Presumption - Amos 2'4-5
PM 08 Feb 2026 In Amos 2:4–5, the prophetic roar of judgment turns inward. After condemning the surrounding pagan nations, the Lord now addresses Judah — His covenant people. Unlike the nations, Judah possessed the law of the Lord, the temple, the priesthood, and the promises. Yet despite these...
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12 Paul's Pastoral Appeal - Galatians 4'8-20
AM 08 Feb 2026 In Galatians 4:8–20, the apostle Paul pleads with believers who are drifting from grace back into religious bondage. This sermon explores the tragedy of turning back to legalism, the tenderness of spiritual fatherhood, the danger of false zeal, and the Spirit’s work of forming…
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02 The Roar from Zion - Amos 1'3-2'3
PM 02 Feb 2026 In Amos 1:3–2:3, the Lord roars from Zion, declaring His holy judgment against the nations for cruelty, oppression, betrayal, hatred, and violence. This sermon traces God’s justice through the oracles against Damascus, Gaza, Tyre, Edom, Ammon, and Moab, and shows how these…
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11 Adoption through the Son - Galatians 4'1-7
AM 01 February 2026 In Galatians 4:1–7, the Apostle Paul unfolds the heart of the gospel: God sends His Son to redeem those in bondage and His Spirit to assure believers that they are adopted as sons and heirs. This sermon traces the movement from slavery under the Law to sonship through Christ,...
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10 Sons of God Through Faith - Galatians 3'23-29
AM 25 January 2026 - We had an ice storm and services were cancelled. This is from a "ZoomCast" of an abbreviated service.
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01 The Lion's Roar - Amos 1'1-2
PM 18 January 2026
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09 The Purpose of the Law - Galatians 3'15-22
AM Sermon 18 January 2026
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Psalm 41 O Lord Be Gracious to Me
PM Service 11 January 2026 Psalm 41 reminds us that God blesses the merciful, hears the penitent, upholds the betrayed, and vindicates His servant forever. David’s cry, ‘O Lord, be gracious to me,’ finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ—betrayed by a close friend, yet raised in victory....
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08 Christ Redeems from the Curse of the Law - Galatians 3'1-8
AM Service 11 January 2026 🌿 Christ Redeems from the Curse of the Law 🌿 Galatians 3:10–14 shows us two paths: relying on the law, which ends in curse, or resting in Christ, who bore the curse for us. On the cross He became the cursed One so that we might receive Abraham’s blessing and the gift…
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Psalm 40 My Help and My Deliverer
PM Service 04 Jan 2026 💡 Start the new year with Psalm 40: “My Help and My Deliverer.” David’s song of waiting, trusting, and rejoicing finds its fulfillment in Christ—and gives us hope for the year ahead. 🙏
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07 Faith Not Law Brings Blessings - Galatians 3'1-9
AM Worship Service 04 January 2026, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA 👉 “Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith?” (Gal. 3:2) Paul’s message is clear: Christ crucified is enough. Salvation is not by works but by faith, just…
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Psalm 39 Lord Make Me To Know My End
PM Service 28 December 2025 There are certain subjects that we, as human beings, would rather avoid. We fill our days with activity, our ears with noise, and our schedules with tasks—partly, perhaps, to drown out the deeper questions that haunt us: How long do I have to live? What will become of…
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06 Justification through Faith Not Works - Galatians 2'15-21
AM Sermon, 28 December 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA Brothers and sisters, as we continue our series in Paul’s letter to the Galatians, we come this morning to what may be the very heart of the epistle—and indeed, one of the clearest and most...
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Psalm 38 - Do Not forsake Me Lord
PM Worship Service, 21 December 2025 Beloved, there are moments in the Christian life when sin becomes unbearably heavy. The joy of communion with God seems distant, the heart aches with guilt, and the conscience will not be silenced. That is the scene before us in Psalm 38. This is one of the...
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Our Humble Exalted Savior - Philippians 2'5-11
AM Service 21 December 2025 The One who spoke the worlds into being, who dwelt from eternity in unapproachable light, stepped down into the lowliness of our humanity — not merely to share in our life but to rescue us from our sin. The Lord of glory became the servant of all, and because He…
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05 Paul Opposes Peter - Walking in Step with the Gospel - Galatians 2'11-14
AM Service 14 December 2025 Sometimes the sharpest battles for the truth of the gospel are not fought against outsiders, but within the church itself. We expect the world to resist the gospel, but what happens when compromise comes from one of our own? What happens when a respected leader, even…
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04 Paul Accepted by the Apostles Galatians 2’1-10
AM Worship Service, 07 December 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina USA
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03 Paul's Gospel is from God - Galatians 1'11-24
AM 23 November 2025 Paul defends the divine origin of the gospel in Galatians 1:11–24, showing that it is revealed by Christ and transforms sinners by sovereign grace.
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Psalm 36 How Precious Is Your Steadfast Love
PM Sermon 16 Nov 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA This expository sermon on Psalm 36 explores the depth of human sin, the infinite height and breadth of God’s steadfast love, and the believer’s prayer for preserving grace. It traces the psalm’s…
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02 Galatians 1'6-10 No Other Gospel
As we begin this passage, you may notice something unusual. Paul, in almost every other letter, begins with thanksgiving. Even when writing to the troubled church in Corinth, Paul could still thank God for His grace at work among them. But not here. Not in Galatians. There is no thanksgiving, no...
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Psalm 35 The LORD our Defender
In this expository sermon on Psalm 35, “Great Is the LORD,” Pastor John Butler unfolds David’s heartfelt cry for vindication when falsely accused, betrayed, and mocked. The psalm reveals God as the righteous Judge and divine Warrior who defends His people and delights in their welfare. Through...
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01Christ Alone - The Divine Gospel of Grace and Peace
In this expository sermon on Galatians 1:1–5, “Christ Alone: The Divine Gospel of Grace and Peace,” Pastor John Butler proclaims the divine authority, unchanging truth, and saving power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul’s opening verses confront the danger of adding anything to Christ’s…
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Psalm 34 O Taste and See That The Lord is Good
This expository sermon on Psalm 34, “Taste and See That the LORD Is Good,” unfolds David’s song of praise, his invitation to fear the LORD, and his assurance of God’s care and redemption. Drawing rich connections to Christ as the greater David, the true Refuge, and the Redeemer of sinners, it…
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24 Living in the Grace Love and Fellowsihp of the Triune God 2 Corinthains 13'11-14
This expository sermon on 2 Corinthians 13:11–14 explores Paul’s closing benediction to the Corinthian church, calling believers to live in joy, unity, and peace through the grace of Christ, the love of the Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. It unfolds the rich Trinitarian blessing…
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Psalm 33 Our Soul Waits for the Lord
Psalm 33 calls believers to joyful worship, confident trust, and patient hope in the Lord who reigns over all. This Christ-centered sermon shows how the eternal Word—Jesus Christ—reveals God’s upright Word, faithful works, sovereign counsel, and steadfast love. In a world filled with fear and...
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23 Examine Yourselves - Christ's Power in Our Weakness 2 Corinthians 13'1-10
In this expository sermon on 2 Corinthians 13:1–10, “Examine Yourselves: Christ’s Power in Our Weakness,” Pastor John Butler proclaims Paul’s final call to the Corinthians—a summons to honest self-examination, repentance, and restoration through Christ’s indwelling power. The message unfolds the...
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Psalm 32 The Blessedness of Forgiveness
PM Service 19 October 2025 This sermon on Psalm 32 – The Blessedness of Forgiveness proclaims the joy and freedom found in confessing sin and receiving God’s pardon through Christ. Exploring David’s journey from guilt to grace, it reveals the misery of concealed sin, the peace of confession, and...
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22 The Heart of Christlike Ministry 2 Corinthians 12'11-21
AM Worship Service 19 October 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA Discover the heart of true gospel ministry in this expository sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:11–21, titled “The Heart of Christlike Ministry.” Learn how the Apostle Paul models humility,...
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Psalm 31 Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit
In this expository sermon on Psalm 31:1–24, “My Times Are in Your Hand,” Pastor John Butler unfolds David’s journey from fear to faith, showing how believers can trust God’s sovereign hand in every season of life. Through vivid exposition and Christ-centered application, the message teaches that...
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21 Christ's Power in our Weakness 2 Corinthians 12'1-10
Discover the paradox of true strength in “Christ’s Power in Our Weakness” from 2 Corinthians 12:1–10. This sermon explores Paul’s thorn in the flesh, God’s purpose in suffering, and Christ’s all-sufficient grace. Learn how weakness becomes the stage for Christ’s power, how His grace sustains us…
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Psalm 30 My Mourning Is Turned Into Dancing
This sermon on Psalm 30, “From the Pit to Praise — A Life Rededicated,” explores how God turns His people’s mourning into dancing and their weeping into joy. David’s song of deliverance becomes a model of repentance, restoration, and rededication to God’s glory. Through Christ—who entered the pit...
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20 Boasting in Weakness The Marks of Christ’s True Servant 2 Corinthians 11’16–33
Discover the true marks of Christ’s servant in this sermon on 2 Corinthians 11:16–33, “Boasting in Weakness.” The Apostle Paul turns worldly values upside down, showing that true ministry is proven not by triumphs or power but by suffering, humility, and faithfulness. Learn how God’s strength is...
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Psalm 29 The Voice of the Lord
This sermon on Psalm 29 calls us to ascribe glory to the Lord, whose voice thunders over creation and who reigns as King forever. God’s majesty shakes the wilderness, yet He blesses His people with strength and peace in Christ. PM Service, 28 September 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA),...
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19 The Jealous Love of Christ and the Danger of Deception 2 Corinthians 11'1-15
This sermon on 2 Corinthians 11:1–15 explores Paul’s warning against false apostles and Satan’s deceit, reminding us of the need for discernment in Christian ministry. We learn to cling to Christ alone, test all things by God’s Word, and walk faithfully in truth. AM Worship Service, 28 September...
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Psalm 28 From Plea to Praise
PM Worship Service, 21 September 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
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18 Making our Boast in the Lord - 2 Corinthians 10'7-18
AM Worship Service, 21 September 2025, Lebanon Presbyterian Church (PCA), Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
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We’re a country church with a worldwide vision: “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” Habakkuk 2:14 ESVExpository preaching - reverent, God-focused worship - warm fellowship - devoted discipleship.Sunday school at 10am, morning worship at 11am, and evening worship at 6pm. Wednesday evening study & prayer meeting, 6:30pmhttp://lebanonpca-abbeville.com/
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