How John MacArthur began (and ended) His 42 Year Journey

On June 5, 2011, John MacArthur completed a remarkable feat. He finished his 42-year journey of preaching through the New Testament verse-by-verse. In this episode of the Great Sermon Series, we will examine how John MacArthur began with a sermon that would prove to set the stage for the next 42 years of his ministry at Grace Community Church. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this first sermon so memorable.

(Written by Tim Challies & Joey Schwartz; produced by Thaddeus Maharaj.)

[Lafaramesh.]

I am commenting here just to to make it 667th. Been born in a Christian Family and raised - for 40yrs I had difficulty how I was going to serve my Master and recently I have started to study Online School of Thelogy and Apologetics and started listen John MacArthur's Sermons 4+hrs everyday and I hope in a few years I will be ready to do some good work for the LORD my Master.

[pastorjimwalls]

I have been listening to and reading Pastor MacArthur since I got saved in 1993. I have been a Pastor for over 19 years and I have followed his example of verse by verse teaching for years. Blessings to all who know the Savior.

[dsanders]

I've been blessed to have attended John's church for 16 years. We raised all of our children at Grace Church from birth. I'm a better servant, husband, father, neighbor, son, brother, and employee since learning God's word under John. God bless you for this tribute!

[justjeph]

I came in at Ephesians, May 1979; he baptized me. One of the first, and greatest, things he taught me to ALWAYS check it with the Word, no matter who is saying it.

[brendatajik]

I started listening to John MacArthur about 3 years ago. It was a revelation to me that even though I had been raised in the "church", I'd never really heard the truth of the "Good News"! Thank you Lord for saving me even though I never did, or will ever do, anything to deserve your grace.

[gregb]

What I like most about MacArthur is that when I hear him preach I don't feel like my intelligence is being insulted. He never talks down to his audience, but assumes in them a fairly high level of both knowledge of and interest in the Bible.

[michaelceleskey]

God used macarthur in my life to begin to show me His sovereignty. I am grateful for him

[DaveDeRhodes]

John MacArthur's teaching has been an extremely important role in my life. I am so thankful to God for him. May he continue to keep on preaching for many more years to come, and his past sermons continue to be shared all across the world for others to hear the True Gospel message of Jesus Christ and be saved.

[candybanks]

This sermon was 2 months and 2 days before I was born. Astonishing achievement! Came to faith under his sermon called "The Forgotten Side of God", on Isaiah 6:1-8. How I love this man!

[shanescott]

I started listening to John MacArthur when driving home from work at age 16. His book, The Gospel According to Jesus, helped me understand salvation at an early age. His books, commentaries, radio shows and podcasts have guided my study of the Bible and preaching for 32 years now. I am deeply indebted to him.

[verogarcia]

I was a Pentecostal until I heard Pastor John Macarthur at first I resisted his messages. After a few months, I was weeping, realizing I was on the wrong path I started listening to his sermons with so much joy and I still am. Praise God for men like him. Wonderfully explained.

[alexandrugriorescu]

Dear Pastor John, God is with you, He will guide you and strenghten you to be a voice for many for a time like this. Be strong and courage for this is from the Lord. We are praying for you and your mission here in Romania. 😊🙏

[ruthiepooh]

Having been to SS and church my entire life, it wasn’t until I heard JM’s teaching on the radio that I gave my heart to the Lord. That was in 1971; today my husband and I still use the GTY app in our personal devotions every morning. God bless John and others who have been raised up under his teaching to continue to exposit the Word!

[JeannieZM]

I have been a Christian a long time but it was only after listening for some time to Hohn MacArthur’s preachings/teachings that I understood the great doctrines of the Bible!

[davidcrutchfield]

My life will forever be changed because of, "The Gospel According To Jesus." What a transforming work that put me on a path to know God's Word and to be faithful to God's Word. Thank you Brother MacArthur for being faithful to God's Word.

[MyLifeShortFilms]

I AM, AND WILL BE FOREVER THANKFUL FOR PASTORS AND MINISTERS AND TEACHERS LIKE THESE AND YOU!!! THANKFUL!

[slumbermoon]

I don’t recall ever having felt confused following his sermons. I suppose just like Tim said, John MacArthur preaches through the verses, and so I follow likewise

[vicki]

We tuned into John MacArthur's Grace To You Live Stream sermons on Sundays AM and for the PM Bible Study after we moved to a new town. We love the Lord and love His Word. JM Teaches from the Word very well and thorough.

[skipsmominhouston]

I am so thankful for MacArthur. I have the Grace To You app on my phone and I listen him almost every single day. He has helped me in my walk tremendously.

[schellfamily]

MacArthur is an absolute gem! I listen to numerous sermons a day. I can't believe that I just discovered him. His Strange Fire conference opened my eyes and pulled me out of the Charismatic movement one year ago. I can't get enough of expository preaching. Praise God for faithful men like MacArthur!