Messages
63 pieces filed under this heading on the old site. For a surer way to what you are after, browse by book of the Bible.
Creation: Critical to Biblical Faith
The Master’s University invited me to speak in chapel on February 21, 2024 as part of the 30th Creation Summit. For that chapel I chose to address the student body and faculty on the topic of biblical faith as related to biblical creation. My text: Hebrews 11:1–3.
A Pilgrim’s Look Ahead
Leaping from 2022 into the unknown territory of 2023 could be likened to an airline pilot’s anxiety when faced with the necessity of landing a 747 safely in the Alaskan bush. Or, it can be likened to the proverbial “leap in the dark.” Taking leaps of faith challenges all of us as Christians. We know
Christmas Meditation
Something Special For me the Christmas season has special meaning on two different levels: the spiritual and the familial. Every year celebrates two corresponding realities: the love of my Savior and the love of my wife. My final Christmas separated from my Savior took place in 1961.
A Biblical Worldview
Many people today feel like they are adrift in a deep and expansive sea of competing worldviews. They are searching for truth and meaning for their lives. Too often, however, they ignore the greatest treasure they have access to for building their own worldview — the Bible.
The Supremacy of Scripture
High up on the list of some of my life’s greatest ministry privileges has been the opportunity to serve at Placerita Bible Church for twenty-four years as a lay elder. During that time I have been allowed to share the pulpit ministry many times.
Passion Week Meditations
For Passion Week I have written a series of meditations following Jesus and His disciples on each day, starting with Palm Sunday. The meditations are published on the Canyon Ministries blog “GuidePosts.” Below are the first three with links. Each day I will add another link.
The Book of Genesis and Resurrection Sunday
HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED! Sometimes we allow ourselves to so compartmentalize the Bible’s teachings that we fail to grasp the overarching unity of Scripture. On this Resurrection Sunday, I found a tremendous blog at the website for Is Genesis History? Yes, the superb film produced by Dr.
The Self-Existence of God: What does it mean? Why does it matter?
When someone uses words like “the self-existence of” anything, it sounds like something philosophical and esoteric.
Messianic Hope and the Gentiles–Thinking Through Romans 15:8-13
Romans 15:8-13 provides us with the apostle Paul’s theology of Messianic hope as founded upon the scriptures of the Hebrew Bible. In this significant text he builds upon the revelation of hope about which he speaks in Romans 15:4.
My Recommendations: Book of the Week, July 9
No greater subject for our contemplation exists aside from Jesus Christ Himself. We all need to spend significant time meditating on our Savior’s work and His role in our world, our life, and our future.
Identifying the imperatives in Biblical Narratives
Narratives occupy a large portion of the Bible, whether its pages record the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph or the wanderings of Israel in the wilderness, or the events surrounding the judges and kings of Israel, or the stories of Ruth or Esther.
Identifying the Imperatives in Biblical Narratives
Narratives occupy a large portion of the Bible, whether its pages record the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph or the wanderings of Israel in the wilderness, or the events surrounding the judges and kings of Israel, or the stories of Ruth or Esther.
Pentecost Meditation: The Significance of Christ’s Ascensions
Bible readers often pick up on the apparent fact that Jesus ascended more than one time into heaven following His resurrection. Indeed, there appear to be three different ascensions, each accomplishing different purposes.
“Song of the Bow”: A Biblical Meditation for Memorial Day
Memorial Day marks the national commemoration of those American warriors who gave their lives for our nation on the field of battle. We take the time to honor their memory, to decorate their graves, and to remember their sacrifice.
Why is Bible translation an important missions ministry?
Churches and individuals too often neglect Bible translation as a missions ministry. After all, that’s something for the experts and for organizations like Wycliffe Bible Translators to handle, right?
Christ’s Resurrection and Missions
Resurrection Sunday has just passed and we have, hopefully, spent a significant amount of time contemplating the importance of our Savior’s resurrection from the dead.
Biblical Genealogies: Begetting a Devotional Reading
What do you do when you come to the book of 1 Chronicles in your Bible reading? Skip?–Jump over genealogies without reading. Skim?–Read the inserted headings, but not the text. Scavenge?–Read only the narrative inserts, like the one about Jabez. Squirm?–Read with distinct discomfort.
Hi-def Leadership in a Hi-def World
The attributes of godly leaders occupies a good deal of Scripture. Sometimes we find it necessary to synthesize the biblical teachings on leadership in order to sharpen our understanding of its seriousness and its challenges.
Happy New Year!
Blow the Shophar! It’s a New Year! ParkingsSpace23 has published my most recent blog post. It consists of a brief study of the New Year as presented in the Scriptures–especially Leviticus 23:23-25. The post serves as a New Year greeting and New Year prayer for all readers of my blog.
New Parkingspace23 Blog Post
Royal Priests–Similarity, Not Identity If you have ever wondered about the identification and nature of the Christian’s priesthood, this brief study should be of interest.
Works, Words, and Wisdom–Divine and Human
Works, Words, and Wisdom—Divine and Human Psalm 111 by William D. Barrick Commencement Address—Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary May 12, 2016 Introduction A professor had just finished the final lecture for his introductory course in philosophy.
Prophetic Studies Series
In September of 2015 I presented a series of studies on prophecy at Word of Grace Church in Battle Ground, WA. The series title is “Prophets in the Life of a Believer.” The series was also translated into Russian.
The Crescent and the Cross
At the 2016 Shepherd’s Conference on March 10, I presented a seminar entitled “The Crescent and the Cross: Engaging Muslims for the Sake of the Gospel.” Here are the pertinent documents: PowerPoint (as PDF) Handout Fuller Notes
Brazilian Creation Conference PowerPoints and Notes–in Portuguese
In June 2015 I had the great privilege of participating in teaching and preaching in Fortaleza, Brazil. The organizers translated my PowerPoint presentations and conference notes into Portuguese. The topic for the conference was Creation.
Church Covenants–Some Thoughts and Meditations
In Nehemiah’s day, after reading the Word of God together corporately and publicly, and following their careful observance of the Feast of Booths in accord with the instruction of the Law of Moses, the leadership of Israel prayerfully entered into a purposeful covenant in writing and sealed with…
20-20 Vision for 2016
The Moabites, Ammonites, and Edomites all rose up against Judah to force the Southern Kingdom to submit to pagan control. King Jehoshaphat, however, feared God more than the armies arrayed against him and his people.
Another Off-Site Blog Worth Reading
In an effort to expand my contributions in the blogosphere, I accepted an invitation to submit an essay to another great biblical and theological website: “Parking Space 23.” My first contribution is “Continuity: Old Testament Truth in New Testament Clothing.” The continuity that exists between the…
The Agony of Defeat and the Thrill of Victory
The week before Pastor Adam Tyson arrived at Placerita Bible Church to become the Senior Pastor I delivered this message in the Sunday Worship service. It also serves as a recap of my recent archeological dig in Israel, looking for evidence for the city of Ai at Khirbet el-Maqatir.
You must be born again
While Dr Barrick was in Minneapolis recently, he had the privilege of speaking at the Fourth Baptist Church. The title of this message is “You must be born again” and is taken from Psalm 87.
2013 McDonald Lecture Series
Recently Dr Barrick was asked to speak at Central Seminary on the theme “In the Beginning: Creation and Biblical Authority.” Central Seminary has now put these lectures online for free download. You can click the links below to play the lectures.
Jesus is an Approachable High Priest
This is Part 6 of our study of Hebrews covering Hebrews 4:14-16
Jesus Christ, Our Only Security
Continuing our series in Hebrews, Part five continues the theme of the Superiority of Jesus Christ, recognizing that He is our only security from Hebrews 3:7-4:13
More Excellent than Moses
This is part 4 in Dr Barrick’s series on Hebrews and the Superiority of Jesus Christ. This sermon is from Hebrews 3:1-6
Revelation 17–The Great Harlot
Mystery, Babylon the Great. Interpretations vary from the Roman Catholic Church to a rebuilt future Babylon. What is this great end times entity to which John devotes two full chapters of the Book of Revelation?
A More Excellent Messenger
Recently Dr Barrick has started a series on Hebrews at Placerita Bible Church in the evening service. Unfortunately, the first message was not recorded, so this is the second message in the series based on Hebrews 1:5-14.
The kingdom of God in the OT
This message was delivered in The Masters Seminary chapel on Feb 7, 2012 from various scriptures
The Testimony of Jesus
In this sermon we look at the book of Revelation and see that it is much more than just a book about the end times. It is primarily a book about Jesus Christ and it’s main message is the testimony of Jesus – who Jesus is, what He is doing and what He will do.
How does our future impact our living?
How does our future state impact our current living? 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 provides us with some answers. This message was delivered at Impact Bible Conference in New Zealand on June 6, 2011.
Imperatives for Wise Living
This message was delivered at Onekawa Bible Chapel in Napier New Zealand on June 5, 2011. The text for this passage was Ecclesiastes 9:1-10.
Why is Christ’s coming the focal point of the Lord’s table?
This message was delivered at Impact Bible Conference in New Zealand on June 5, 2011
How does the Judgment Seat of Christ Relate to Our Glorification?
This message was delivered at Impact Bible Conference in New Zealand on June 4, 2011 from various passages of scripture.
Impact Bible Conference Q&A
This Q&A session with Dr Jack Hughes was held at the Impact Bible Conference in New Zealand on June 4, 2011.
How does the doctrine of last things complete the doctrine of first things?
This message was delivered at Impact Bible Conference in New Zealand on June 3, 2011 from various scriptures.
Starting missions right
Starting missions right – how does our doctrine of last things impact missions? This message was delivered at Impact Bible Conference in New Zealand on June 3, 2011 from Various scriptures.
What is the purpose of the doctrine of last things?
This message was delivered at Impact Bible Conference in New Zealand on June 3, 2011 from 2 Peter 3:10-18.
The cost: to finish the task
This sermon is part of the 2010 SummerFest series at Placerita Bible Church. The text for this message is Luke 14:8-30. This sermon was delivered at Placerita Bible Church on June 20, 2010
Sanctification – From the Holy Spirit and Scripture
Sanctification is the work of the Holy Spirit and Scripture. This message was delivered on Feb 11, 2010 in The Masters Seminary chapel from various scriptures.
The Ancient Gospel
This message was delivered at The Masters College Chapel on February 16, 2009 from Job 33.
Penal Substitution in the OT
This message was delivered in The Masters Seminary chapel on February 5, 2009 from selected scriptures.
No higher education than the Word of God
In 2007 Dr Barrick had the pleasure of giving the graduation message at The Masters Seminary. His passage for this text was Psalm 119.
New Covenant Theology and the OT Covenants
This message was delivered in the Masters Seminary Chapel from Selected scriptures in February 2007 in a series on New Covenant Theology.
The Role of the Law of Moses in the Church
What role does the law of Moses play in the church? Join Dr Barrick as he explains the relevance of the law to the church today in this sermon from various scriptures.
Changes in Doctrine of Justification
The “New Perspective” on Paul makes some significant changes to the doctrine of justification. In this sermon Dr Barrick explains these changes and their significance. This sermon was delivered in The Masters Seminary Chapel in January 2005 from various scriptures.
The necessity of scripture
This message was delivered in The Masters Seminary Chapel on Jan 27, 2004 from selected scriptures. Be sure to read the corresponding Masters Seminary Journal Article on this here.
Wholeheartedness in a World that can’t be bothered
This message was delivered in The Masters Seminary Chapel in January, 2003 from Joshua 24:14-18.
Prayer and Openness Theology
This message was delivered in The Masters Seminary Chapel on Jan 1, 2003 based on 2 Kings 20 and Exodus 32.
Participation in the Military
This message as delivered at the Masters College Chapel on November 11, 2002 from Luke 3:14.
Purity and the Confession of Sin
This sermon was delivered on Oct 10, 2002 in the Masters Seminary Chapel from Various Scriptures.
Global Outreach
This message was delivered at the Masters College Chapel on September 26, 2001 from Luke 5:17-26. In the wake of September 11, Dr Barrick talks about Missions and Evangelism among Muslims.
Does Prayer Change God?
This message was delivered in The Masters Seminary Chapel in January 2001 from various scriptures.
The Place of the Old Testament in the Church
This message was delivered at the Masters College chapel on November 15, 1999. In this message Dr Barrick explains: 1. The Old Testament was involved in the churches existence. 2. The Old Testament provided the basis of the churches exposition 3.
The Light of Christmas
This message was delivered at the Masters College Chapel on December 9, 1998 from Isaiah 9:1-7
Qualifications of a Missionary
This message was delivered at The Masters College on April 24, 1998 from Phil 2:1-4.