“God Gave Them Up” — Part One

Why is there so much chaos and suffering around us? How did God’s perfectly created world come to be so broken down? Like Adam and Eve, we turn our backs on God whenever we exchange His truth for the devil’s lies. Yet while God has given the unrepentant over to their idols, He has also provided an escape from judgment through Christ. Alistair Begg urges that instead of becoming calloused to sin, Christians are to imitate Jesus, shining the light of the Gospel into a dark, bewildering world.

Scripture: Romans 1:24-25
Preached: November 20, 2022

[TheGreatSkull]

I've come to recognize that what the world says is fun, or will bring satisfaction, instead brings misery and enslavement. How many people watching this video can testify that if they would have just remained 100% obedient to God's Word, HIS principles, HIS precepts, and never strayed, their lives would be filled with peace and they would be free from snags, snares, and distressing complications? Of course, no one can actually do that, but God gives us HIS instruction for a reason. Thanks be to God that HE disciplines HIS children so that they will NOT be ensnared and held captive by the deceit and practices of this evil world. We are living now in a time much reminiscent of first century Rome.

[seaknightvirchow]

It is amazing how thousands of years later, Genesis and Paul are still so relevant and made so by the clear exposition of Alistair Begg.

[richardmartin]

Simply ASTOUNDING
in it's clarity. I've listening to
Begg for years now. The very best D.Martin

[walterkowalski]

Praise God for men like Alistair unafraid to speak truth to a world in desperate need of God's truth.

[dlheckert]

Dear God, forgive me for building idols in my own heart - that seat where Jesus Christ alone deserves to sit and reign. Without you I am utterly bankrupt - restore unto me the joy of your salvation - not just today, but moment by moment trusting you alone, Jesus, for your righteousness. Bless all those who hear this message and by your grace may your Spirit shower us with conviction. You alone are to receive all of the honor and glory. Amen

[RobRobertson]

Mr Begg, thank you for preaching the truth with such conviction and grace.

[jimyoung]

Father please give this man the grace to finish his race with perseverance.

[acooper]

THIS is what preachers are called to do. A double judgment is promised to preachers and teachers because society is their responsibility. Good on you Alistair! May God bless and keep you!

[Dylan-rsyx]

I lived the lie of homosexuality for 12 years. Jesus forgives!! He fulfills the empty voids!!

[dawnricherson]

First time I’ve heard Alistair. I listen to about 20 Christian pastors a week. My daughter just told me that he did exchange teaching at Baylor while she was there. She is pregnant with her fourth. If it’s a boy, they are considering Alistair Benjamin. Ben is her husband. 😊 And I will be listening to him all the time now. So glad a friend sent this…

[resolutexian]

Truth from the pulpit. May God continue to increase Pastor Begg’s influence .

[judys]

I am a recent follower of Pastor Begg, at 68 years, I'm wondering how I could have missed him for so long. He's so engaging, so precise in his translation of the Word of God, he has helped me immensely in my understanding of my Bible. God's continued blessing on you and your loved ones, and thank you.

[Anne-ihjm]

How sad that other Pastors don’t preach this truth.

[stellag]

Powerful true sermon which every person needs to hear, thank you Pastor Alistair Begg for preaching God's truth powerfully Amen!!

[HealingBrookGoats]

Everytime I've ever heard the term, I've fallen and can't get up I've found myself laughing quite hysterically. This time I was touched by the Holy Spirit and wept

[DV]

Thank you Lord Jesus for giving me a new heart,
It’s not broken or bitter it’s brand new, with new desires for you and your word.
Salvation. It’s amazing how all this works.
God bless you pastor Begg

[ministerobi]

He who hath an ear to hear, let him hear what the Spirit is saying to the Churches. Thank you Pastor Begg.

[jocelynharris-fxho]

This is the first time seeing Dr. Begg. For years I listened to him on AM 560 WFIL in Philadelphia.I didn't realize that he looked so young. Fantastic teacher!! He's up there with Billy Graham, Chuck Smith and Charles Stanley.

[christinajuarez]

Wonderful and on point sermon. We need to stay deep in prayer for humanity that they will repent and turn away from wickedness. God bless 🤍🤍🤍

[robynhefferan]

Thank you pastor. We get rid of God, and we have the results. What a time to be alive - watching our countries being taken down by our own greed and lusts. We are watching how empires through history died.