Steve Lawson’s Last Sermon Ever Preached at Trinity Bible Church Dallas
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- Steve Lawson’s last sermon ever preached at Trinity Bible Church in Dallas. Let us be in prayer for his congregation and our Lord Jesus Christ’s Church.
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Praying for you my favorite teacher, and your family. I will personally miss you. You taught me a lot to help teach others. We have all sinned and fallen short, His grace is ever sufficient.
Knowledge, eloquence, brilliance is not at all the evidence of a person that Truly Loves Christ and His Word. God promised 1Cor10:13 for those that He loves.
@@Gargeler Soooo....... you never sin?
@@jkrjhn8that’s not what he’s saying . In my opinion these sins are completely excusable for men in his position. It’s absolutely inexcusable and these sins do not happen over night.
@@carissaexplainsitall8481 No sin is excusable.
This men Knows the God's word and the way for the repentance. If he uses them, yes Jesus is merciful to regenerate him. God bless him and his family!
I don't know how Mr. Lawson could have stood at the helm of the pulpit on the Lord's day knowing full well that he was deep in sin. How very hypocritical and deceitful. Clearly, he disqualified himself permanently from any type of leadership role in the church. I pray for the fruits of repentance to become evident in his life, as well as restoration to fellowship under the leadership of the elders.
I agree 100% - well said!
GRACE.
He should have NO BUSINESS being restored by the elders of his own church. His whole ministry is FORFEIT, and leaving him in that church leaves the wolf in the hen house.
That's aside from the whole false doctrine of Calvinism.
@@kurtfrancis4621 If he shows the fruits of repentance over time he can be restored to fellowship, but he permanently disqualified himself from leadership, and the disqualification was formalized by the elders through church discipline.
A word of encouragement... you said you don't know how? 🤔
Reread David. He didn't know until Nathan exposed him. Sin is more powerful than we give it credit.
God has removed him from ministry, not from the Lambs Book of Life. Calvinism or Arminianism, what ever in between that you believe, My God is not a liar. Believe in the Lord Jesus and God says he’ll give you eternal life.
Amen! I’ll miss hearing him preach, thankfully God’s grace is bigger than his sin. Stay attached to the Vine beloved. Jesus loves you.
@@williamkeaton9654 unregenerated people can preach
2cor11v14.15
One of my favorite preachers! Praying for his restoration & his family🙏
I appreciate the response I’ve seen from most. People are praying for Steve and his family. He is receiving the kind of grace that we should give in abundance.
He is receiving what should be given (from individuals), regardless of the fact that the typical Calvinist response is to question a person’s salvation.
No, it is not the typical Calvinist's response to question a person's salvation! Lawson's salvation is not in question here. Calvinists know that. He's been a powerful ministerial force for God and His Church, and that is almost universally recognized. He fell into an egregious sin because of the sinful nature that saved people continue to struggle against AFTER they are saved. God doesn't unsave or disinherit His adopted children because they sin. Saved people lie, covet, and commit adultery. What's in question is Lawson's role going forward and HOW we are to restore him in a spirit of gentleness as in Galatians 6:1. You can't simply deny and negate the man's spiritual gifts and his use of them because he's a sinner saved by grace. We aren't the ones who ex-communicate or shun people for sinning. The question isn't whether he's saved. It's "where do mercy and restoration take us from here."
Calvinist here, I'd never doubt his salvation -- unless he was completely persistently unrepentant.
@@jesuguru2394brilliance, vast theological knowledge, eloquence is not at all an evidence of a person that was granted repentance, and not an evidence of a person that Truly Loves Christ and His Word.
1Cor 10:13 _ he should have experienced the promise of this verse, clearly he did not.
The Lord upholds ALL who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.
Ps. 145: 14. 🙏🏻
Amen 💯
After reading some of the comments..... I am sooooooo thankful that God is my judge..... 😢
@@matty31272 based on his last statement , “it was a mistake that ruined a successful and huge ministry” Dr.steven seems to not yet consider it as a Sin.
Yup
Yeah, God is more merciful and gracious than man
Agreed. Our Lord is rich in mercy. We don’t know anything about this man’s marriage or struggles. We just sit here in judgment. Thank you Jesus for seeing our hearts. For seeing our intentions and struggles and loving us anyway.
And doesn't this speech of yours scare you?
Well it's not a one time fall but a 5 year relationship... 👀
Dr Lawson a man of God. You will be in my prayers
he used to say that a TRUE man of God cant do what he did... "He condemned himself when he judged others for past sins. He was once proud, but now he has fallen. Of course, we want him to be restored, but it’s important that he learns the lesson. He was a false teacher."
I actually never really like Steve Lawson's preaching. But I feel like I can tolerate it and learn a lot more, now that he has "fallen' from the lofty perch he occupied. Thank you for posting this! My heart goes out to him and his family, church, and followers.
For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? (1 Peter 4:17) Be restored dear brother in Christ.
A gifted preacher, unfortunate he is now disqualified from public ministry or leadership. Pray for his wife, his children, and all the ministries he was part of.
Judas was a gifted preacher to.
@@arenaheta9610 Which one?
Judas one of the twelve. Mathew 10 1And when He had called His twelve disciples to Him, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease. 2Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; 3Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and [a]Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; 4Simon the [b] Cananite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him. Jesus gave him all the gifts. But he had not the Holy Spirit for he harbored secret sin. So what if he was a good preacher and wrote many books. God never measures a man by his preaching or writing of books or how big a church he pastors. None of these are signs to God that he is of God. Man measures the outward appearance. God measures the heart. Even false leaders are called into ministry just like Judas.
@@acepokemontrainer1 Sad that he forgot who gave him the gift. However with a broken and a contrite heart of repentance he will be forgiven.
@@arenaheta9610 --Preacher and healer. Jesus knew all about him. He never repented, he committed suicide. Never asked for forgiveness. There are many of them around.
It sounds like he is comparing himself to John the Baptist. John didn't live in hidden sin for 5 years, only confessing after being called out. I cannot believe he had the audacity to stand in front of the congration and speak like this.
😢. Is God able to forgive and restore all who are involved in this? If you believe so then there is hope for YOU!
Amen and amen!
Thanks for posting this. Listening to him preach and knowing what was about to happen is hard to process. His One Passion ministry site is down and all his sermons at Trinity. Looks like Sermonaudio has most all his preaching and teaching still available. Sin lurks in all our hearts. May God be merciful to us and strengthen us to resist temptation. Let us seek the Lord with fear and trembling 🙏🏻
"He condemned himself when he judged others for past sins. He was once proud, but now he has fallen. Of course, we want him to be restored, but it’s important that he learns the lesson. He was a false teacher."
@@aleguitarra And I bet he's most especially sorry he won't be getting that nice paycheck anymore, especially if the wife might now be considering a divorce. Every time I hear about a preacher who's cheating, I always think back to Jimmy Swagart, lol.
@@cynthiamurphy3669 and Steve used to be hard on sinners… what a Pharisee
Well said. Let's not judge him, he fell in a moment of weakness and remember he's still a man living in a fallen world. Let's keep our brother Steve Lawson in 🙏
How does a man of God fall when he already had a wife? Why was he even talking to her? How long was he talking to her?
@@aheartonfire7191The same way David fell
A married man who commits the physical act of adultery does not have a “moment” of weakness of falling. A man does not see a woman and in that “moment” fall into bed with her! No, this was something that grew over weeks, months or perhaps even years of many moments of falling, finally culminating into the physical act!
Even if this is a “one off” incident … This does not just happen! There must have been some serious flirting that happened before. Some obvious and perhaps subtle sexual overtures that occurred before. Some serious thoughts, imaginations and sexual fantasies within his private mind entertained by him! All of which were flashing exit signs for him to see and slam on his brakes and get off that path before it went any further!
And all the above also go for her as well!
@@redeemedadventures Was actual adultery what was confessed though? I thought it was an "inappropriate relationship"... Doesn't mean adultery... I'm not saying that it can't... Let's hold back till the extent of the sin comes out...
@@jessethomas3979 That is simply a polite and civilized way to say an adulterous relationship. Now it may not have included the physical act of sex, but even if it did not, you can still commit adultery against your wife without going as far as intercourse. But, I have lived 50 years in this world .. and I would be surprised if this didn’t include intercourse … but even if it didn’t - it’s the same result!
If the Church is declaring a sinner of a sort is irredeemable, unforgivable, not worthy of being restored - then what hope has the world got, to which the Church is called to be the salt and the light? May be God's judgement of His Church has begun in ernest and He is just cleaning up the mess. Praying with tears for all affected by this huge tragedy.
What a great sermon, thanks for posting!
Praying for this fallen soldier who served in the front lines of the battle against sin, false teachings, and the evil of this world. Soldiers get hit and we should be there to support their healing and recovery. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
If you listen carefully he is preaching about himself he is saying'' i did not change my message though i was weak in that area i was firm all these years in preaching the truth'' it is a kind of confession he was a very good and gifted preacher 😢😢😢
This is nothing short of heart wrenching. What a dear brother in Christ. Praying for him and his family.
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@@RealLife888-x9s Don't you agree?
A supposedly “mature” Christian preacher and he still can’t help to but think with his 🍆? Give me a break.
Its not heart wrenching It is God saying what is done in darkness I will bring to the light. Its exposure. Which means he is not a son of God. While he is preaching this message he is carrying the lie in his heart and to God his message is an abomination because of his secret lust. If anyone think that a man or woman who writes books and preaches with eloquence and draws great crowds yet in his heart carries secret lusts that only God can see. I tell you the truth even the breath of his mouth is a stench to God. It doesn't matter how much mouth freshener man tries to conceal the stench it will always be stink in the sight and nostril of God.
@@arenaheta9610 Some may indeed fit that description. It's way too early to tell if this is apt to say about Lawson. I hope you wouldn't say that about David when he killed Uriah and slept with another man's wife. He repented and God told him "The Lord has put away your sin."
Hopefully you had Christian love for Steve Lawson and hopefully it's heart wrenching for you because of the grace that you show. Now if Steve Lawson does with Alastair Begg did and says I don't need to repent, then you can say what you said.
It's so sad, I love his teachings. However, my husband always says; today I'm not going to commit adultery! Why? Because it can happen so easily, a glance, a coffee together, a gentle word, a gentle caress, these add up quickly to feed the lusts we constantly, desperately trying to put down. I feel that the men have a tough challenge ahead of them and a moment of weakness brought down everything. We encourage His family and church to pray and allow God's Amazing Grace to heal all that was broken.
Sexual sin happen gradually, it doesn’t happen in an instant, “God provides a way of escape to Christians” but to the not un repented heart it is disaster.
"He condemned himself when he judged others for past sins. He was once proud, but now he has fallen. Of course, we want him to be restored, but it’s important that he learns the lesson. He was a false teacher."
Praying for you, Dr. Lawson.
I don't have words to say on the huge impact you made on me since the Strange Fire Conference at GCC.😢😢
Are you praying for his wife, too?
@@barbarapeterson4000 can pray for anyone he want to
@@barbarapeterson4000are you perfect ?
He is a wolf. Just like those other charismatics
@@alexvolosin3562 Steve isn’t a charismatic
I feel so sorry. God have mercy on him and those close to him. I hope that Christ mercy and grace is with you. You have fallen sir, but, I don't forget that the lord used you to exposit his word and to minister to the flock. Thank you brother (in faith) Lawson, I'm rooting for you.
Rooting for his wife not to divorce him for betraying her? Humiliating her? Don't worry - he'll be back in the pulpit in 6 months at the outside.
@@barbarapeterson4000 The woman involved should come forward. Most likely she was a church member.
@@eileendunkley4373 It would be interesting to know how old she is, at any rate.
@@barbarapeterson4000 -- Yes, it would be. Why are they hiding her. Let them both reap what they sow.
@@barbarapeterson4000 I understand its a very tough situation. By "rooting for him" I mean I simply want him to persevere in the faith until the very end. I don't wan't him to perish and loose his soul. I don't care how bad the situation is, but, as christians we have no right to harbor the desire of destruction towards another person, especially towards a brother that has fallen. The entire situation is very grieving. As for preaching, he's discounted from going onto the pulpit ever again. As for his marital situation there I have no words to say, but, I still want him to be reconciled with the lord.
The title of this message, is Jesus Affirming the greatness and ministry of His imperfect and faithful servants . I am happy for this message, in light of Steve's issue. Clearly Gods providence in helping the saints hold on to what he stood for vs discarding him and his ministry. I wish the church would listen vs taking away all his stuff as if they are not faithful messages and teaching useful to the body of Christ
Well, he should never preach again. But i do pray he's truly repentant.
When you see true repentance, you see a man who fears God. May he be forgiven. May reconciliation come to his marriage and his family.
I was so devastated when I heard the news 😢
It is not a hiccup or one night stand out of a momentary misjudgment, it is a FIVE YEARS AFFAIR with a MINOR . No point using John to justify your wrong doing! Period! It only shows your unrepentance
Not with a minor...
@@myworldview999five years ago?
The in consistent Calvinists
This is meant to be Gods meticulously decree
Why do you hate gods sovereignty
If was Joel Osteen or one the other charismatic mouthpieces
You’d all be calling it out and applauding it
whilst saying god is glorified in decreed sin
Very sad indeed,
Preddy much. But have Grace on them.
AMAZING!!!
This demonstrates the difference between propositional knowing and experiential knowing.
I don't say that as a shot against Steve. I say it because the Western church needs to understand it.
You will know them by their fruits. The Pharisees knew the word, they didn’t live it. That’s exactly what we are seeing here too. Not surprising to me at all.
James 1:27
Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.
These people still preach, as if there's nothing amiss in their life. Something is very wrong. I wouldn't be able to even pray.
Wouldn’t we pray when we fall?
Good that you see the hypocrisy that Jesus taught against to the religious leaders in Jerusalem.
@@carlospadron488He didn't "fall" he CHOSE to sin
@@michellethalman2803 Everybody sins everyday. Christians gossip, say white lies, get angyr, jealousy/envy, lose their tempers, have dirty thoughts, etc. every single day. How are we all better than another christian? We all choose to sin, it's in our fallen nature. Saul approved Stephen's death & stoning, and we christians act & think like Saul as well. Paul struggled with his sinful nature after being converted, just like we all struggle with sin Romans 7:19-25 .
@@michellethalman2803” Now unto Him who is able to keep you from falling.” (Jude 24). Yes we chose to sin, thus we fall into sin. No one is saying he is not responsible. “ A righteous man may fall seven times and rise again.”( Prv 24:16).
it was surreal that in this sermon he talked abt his resignation indirectly and he talked about not being judged on his "weak moment".. n then 2 days after this.. he resigned...
Praying for Steve and his family and for all God’s people at Trinity.
I think the thing that is most disturbing for me is how he can get up and act like absolutely nothing is wrong and preach this message. God have mercy!
That is because it didn't honour God by his doing so. It was a disgrace to a Holy God. It broke my heart seeing him do so. An affair is not a 'hic cup' "Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the flock of my pasture-oracle of the LORD. Therefore, thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, against the shepherds who shepherd my people: You have scattered my sheep and driven them away. You have not cared for them, but I will take care to punish your evil deeds."
😢 praying for him and his family. He is still a brother in Christ. I learned so much throughout his teaching. I will for ever be grateful for that.
This needs to a warning to us all.
Praying for you Sir 🙌🙌🙌
I didn’t listen to alot of his sermons but I enjoyed all of his podcasts on the reformation in the “men who rocked the world” excellent! Hopefully he still can teach history
I have really spiritually, emotionally, and mentally benefited from listening to those over the last several months. I hope they will continue to be available in some form. Praying for the woman and for him and for the people and ministries around them that have been affected.
@@svenmaakestad3058 I agree. I grew up in a baptist church in the 80-90s and we used to learn about the reformation and all of the major figures and their lives as well as all of the doctrines. You can barely find those teaches today and if you bring up Luther or Calvin your a but job. I am praying for him! I was about to buy some of those biographies books he wrote. Better get it before they take it all down. So sad how our culture cancels prom so fast! Yet false doctrine pastors like Osteen and the like are still out there.
Fear ...God
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I find it strange that he be allowed to preach after he made the confession to the church leaders.
Maybe he preached this sermon and then after that he went and made the confession.
It is not giving God glory to keep on ministering and preaching while you know you have sinned in such a way.
Maybe it was just a one time hiccup that happened a few days ago. And maybe the elders didn't know about it before he continued to preach and ministered. Wishfull thinking I know. But the alternative is making a mockery of Christian leaders and preaching.
One more thing. I know that we all have sinned and that we should be praying for him and everybody involved, but we should also call sin sin and not make excuses.
Commiting sin and being convicted of it, will make a Christian immediately mournful and regretting that sin. Not wanting to continue on with it.
Hopefully this is what happened to Steven Lawson.
Let's not be hypocrites.
When other Christians leaders (not reformed) have gone through similar situations, it is interesting how the same commentators had very different views.
That sermon was before his confession.
Spot on.
@@ImDanWhoAreYouAnd likely in the midst of his adultery
Thank you. These people are not doing any favours to Steve Lawson by making so light of what he has done. Pastors are held to a much higher standard. And that he preached this before informing the Elders shows a great disregard for the Lord and the flock and his family. "By suggesting that some sins are worse than others, I am saying, with James Fisher (1697-1775), that such “are more abominable, hateful, and offensive to God than others are” (Ezek. 8:6, 13, 15, “greater abominations”). Indeed, all sins are hateful and offensive to God, and even the least sin deserves his eternal wrath. But there are biblical reasons that some sins are more heinous than others.
A pastor who commits adultery sins in a greater way than a mere member of Christ’s church who commits the same sin. Pastors are judged more strictly due to their office and role in the church. To whom much is given, much is required." - The gospel, which the pastor has been preaching but not believing, is still the only remedy. The pastor needs to not only see how aggravating his sin has been towards those in his life (wife, children, congregation, friends, etc.) but also towards God. There must be a loud, public confession that screams, “I am guilty.” Then, and only then, can there be a loud, public scream from heaven, “you are forgiven.”
-Mark Jones.
You live five years in adultery, there's no accident here. His ministry was so important to him, and that woman also, it's just disappointing to see this happening. Proof that even a great theologian it's just a fallen creature just like everybody else...
Thank you Zach for posting this!
Absolutely!
How can we verify this was actually his last sermon? I ask because the accuracy of that gives greater context to this sermon giving that the topic was so related to the events of the coming days after this was supposedly preached
Thank the living God that we will never have to hear another condescending, judgmental, sanctimonious, and pompous sermon from Steve Lawson again. Nor will we have to hear all the Calvinists’ man worship about how he was such a great man of God and powerful expository teacher. He who so vociferously claimed that all true Christians must exhibit the nine traits enumerated in 1st John in order to avoid hell, epically failed to live up to those standards himself. But in spite of all his failings, both theological and moral, God’s grace is still available to him. However, whether he will ever humble himself to receive it remains to be seen. ✝️🙏🏼🍞🍷
Yes it was interesting he used the words “not even saved” when interviewed by Joe Kirby on this
Not moment weakness be going on for while. He 73. Not 37
God still and will always love u Steven ❤️💯🙏
"He condemned himself when he judged others for past sins. He was once proud, but now he has fallen. Of course, we want him to be restored, but it’s important that he learns the lesson. He was a false teacher."
@@aleguitarra your already condemned John 3:18 ..
he is not a false teacher . Examine your self to see if you’re in the faith . And fast 😳🙏
@@boogotti1173 if you’re a Calvinist must know that I can’t do that until God want to call me right???
@@aleguitarra I don’t no has he called u.? Doesn’t seem like it from your theology. Let me ask u this have u ever looked with lust ? . We are men of course we have so Jesus said you already committed adulterery with her in your heart already . So u in the same boat as brother Lawson . You’re a sinner until death . Look at king David . That was the lords ace. And David killed someone 😳. We are sinners we will fall and fall again but gotta be careful because if we keep practicing in sin then God will take us home . Do u get me ? . Hebrews 12:6..
Pray for the other involved, too.
It seems everyone is so concerned about him, but no one expresses concern about her. I’m praying for her during this very difficult time.
Yes she seems to be an after thought of even mentioned. Heartbreaking. May the Lord comfort her and give her songs in her darkest night.
@@KansasMiss-mf4bj the point is what the woman also do to get to this point? Please stop with the hogwash of "only the man's fault".. no! it takes two to clap... n hence in this case.. its Lawson and the woman.. please don't say the woman knew nothing and its the pastor's fault .. how sure are we? nobody really knows the fact... both parties are to blame..
Amen to that. None of us have been glorified so sin is a potential for any of us (ANY sin). I learned years ago from my reformed brothers (rather they gave me a term for it) about the impeccability of Jesus Jesus Christ - UNABLE to sin. The rest of us? We face this challenge, simply by walking in Menards or Walmart. We should remember our frame and remember who enables us to stand and who keeps us from falling. It is Jesus.
You're saying Jesus failed Steve Lawson?
No my friend. Steve Lawson failed Steve Lawson. Not exactly certain how Jesus could have failed Steve Lawson or how that was interpreted in my comment.
Go to 16:50 and hear Steve Lawson reveal his true self. Not the pastor but the manipulative defiant man he really is.
PS - Did he mis-use church funds for his trysts with his lover? Travel, lodging, food, gifts? If so will criminal charges follow?
It looks like he was shaking at the end of the message ..... This seems like a man that will take himself to task ....
That is one difference between Biblical Calvinism and self righteous Pelagianism ...
@ Zach Shepard:
Are you saying that Speaking from a pulpit is better than preaching with our lives ?
Steven Lawson, “Give us some men who know the truth”
How about “give us some men who LIVE the truth”
👏👏👏👏👏
Knowledge, eloquence, brilliance is not at all the evidence of a person that Truly Loves Christ and His Word. God promised 1Cor10:13 for those that He loves.
u could change that include us men too! have u noticed that when pastors fail we JUMP and i mean JUMP on them.. being the first to PICK up sticks, knives & stones and THROWING it at them and saying: There you are Sinner..".. but God forbid if its us as the men in the flock who do the same thing or worse.. we are suddenly excused and nothing is brought up bcus well.. we aint pastors.. the same standard we hold our pastors to.. let us also hold ourselves as men accountable too! if not, marriage vows means NOTHING anymore.. because.. if its a pastor.. its "Shame on u".. if its other men who aren't pastors.. its "oh its men, they are like this"...
much more important!!!! A pastor shared what another pastor had told him and Pastoring: "The world needs your purity way more than it needs your preaching.” AMEN
He popped his balloon with a knife. He dropped an ink into his clear water. The Bible says, and he knows this, that judgement is bigger to those who teach than to those who listen.
Forgiveness is the same for everyone because we are all sinners.
@@leroycharlesdiazurena9595 Nope. Lawson had a ton of responsibility. He was a pastor. His congregation was in his care. He's an adulterer and a hypocrite. (And stupid.) First Corinthians 6:18-20 tells us that sexual sin offends God and should be avoided: "Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body." And since the Holy Spirit is within us, that counts as disrespecting the Holy Spirit - the one unforgivable sin.
@@barbarapeterson4000 More responsability does not mean less forgiveness avalaible to him. All sins are the same before God. I guess people judge so lighly because they don’t think they can fall. Look at Steve.. He is an example that we can all fall.
We sin every day...yes it grieves the Holy Spirit...but God forgives us when we repent...
Jesus spoke to the relgious leaders in Matthew 23:28 Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.
Am I the only wondering if this inappropriate relationship is the reason they moved to Dallas? For him to be able too avoid the woman?
What i heard on speculation, it was never to the point of physical contact, which is good and maybe a fulfillment of a promise on 1 cor 10:13 , but who knows if the speculation is true.
Jesus still loves you dr lawson and he is faithful even when we are unfaithful.
Lol... Steave use to say that a TRUE christian never do what he did...
"He condemned himself when he judged others for past sins. He was once proud, but now he has fallen. Of course, we want him to be restored, but it’s important that he learns the lesson. He was a false teacher."
@aleguitarra I don't think it makes him a false teacher, it makes him a teacher who has made a terrible mistake just like king David did.
@@datchet11 no, he teaches a false doctrine of lordship salvation… doctrine that now condemns himself… many ask grace for Steve, and is ok, but Steve never showed grace for other pastors in sexual sin…
@@aleguitarra so Jesus is your saviour but not your Lord?
@@datchet11 i follow Jesús, he is my Savior but sometimes i disobey… my salvación not depend on me! Are you saved?
Thank you for saving and sharing this sermon. I attend TBC and disappointed that they have removed all of his sermons.
Absolutely. On his Facebook page, all of his sermons from TBC are still up.
@zach.shepard Thanks for that heads up.
We can Judge Righteously! If he is a true man of GOD and LOVES GOD! The Holy Spirit Convicts and Keeps us from Sinning! JESUS died on the Cross for our Sin! The BLOOD of JESUS is POWERFUL! I LOVE, FEAR, and Reverence my HOLY GOD!!!
Thanks for saving this, it’s scrubbed off the church site-I kept thinking he shared this and four days late was fired. Did he willingly confessed to the elders or did he once exposed?
For from within the heart proceeds evil thoughts, we need to take every thought captive to Christ.
This is what I wonder also. Theres so much not told about what happened. But God clearly says in His word that sin will find you out.
according to the communication from the church, he came to the elders.
@@klicondBefore it was exposed or as a confession on his own. We have all the details of every other Bible character so we need this too. Public preaching deserves Public apology
Knowledge, eloquence, brilliance is not at all the evidence of a person that Truly Loves Christ and His Word. God promised 1Cor10:13 for those that He loves.
The truth Dr Lawson preached remains the truth. Come to his sermons, such as this one with that conviction, and you will be blessed. And then move on to pray for him and his family. Thats what Christians must do. This is no time to mock or succumb to pride. May God help his church 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Brother Steve Lawson faces a personal and moral failure, praying and trusting for God's restoration and healing. Failing God is not the end of anyone’s story, but rather an opportunity for redemption. The same God who called him into ministry is the same one who offers grace, knowing the struggles we all face. It's about the journey back to faithfulness, not the stumble along the way.
Celebrity in preaching is a snare like never before for some. Prayers for this fallen brother and once pastor.
Its interesting hearing what he has to say even with his sin on his mind. He deals with some level of cognitive dissonance. It shows what he can say to others without feeling bad himself. I wonder how many other preachers can and currently do this.
I have not seen or heard a preacher get this right. Jesus explains to all that heard John's question, that John was asking his disciples to ask the question. And for every teacher of the life of Christ, listen up. A reed that can not be shaken does not ask questions like that. The greatest man ever born of a woman never, ever, EVER doubted who Christ was/is.
All John was after was for his disciples to see and hear Jesus speak the words. John had no questions. John wanted to know that his disciples believed in the One for whom John ran ahead and proclaimed Christ's arrival. That was the gift John was after and then he knew, as a man of God Almighty that he did indeed finish well. When I hear a man who calls himself a Christian say The Great John Baptist doubted, it makes Jesus Christ want to vomit.
Opinion. I imagine this sermon will be analyzed, critiqued, questioned, pondered no telling how many times .
You can tell his conscience and conviction is eating him alive. I pray the Lords mercy to him and his family.😢
His concluding words are harrowing…
“I conclude by saying you must repent of your sins”
True.
Crazy that repentence was his last sermon before being called out. I pray that God be glorified when all comes to the light. " a whole hearted commitment to Jesus."
Calvanists love free grace for them, but they hate it for others who sin differently. Hypocrites that are on their way to hell for rejecting the free gift of God.
False Teacher.
Brother Steven Lawson, My love and respect for you is same!
Brilliance , vast theological knowledge, elequence this are not at all evidence of a Person that truly Loves Christ and His word. …
His arrogance found him out and God exposed his hypocrisy, simple as that.
Praying for Steve, his family and the church.
Steve "hypocrite" Lawson. No thanks...
This will probably be his last sermon ever, period.
For him to be such a public figure and preach for so many years... He must make a public statement about his fall and whether he truly repented, because that is unclear. And
.. Who knows why he came and confessed his sexual immorality? We dont know. Maybe he was pressed to do so before someone else would (which would bring even more shame on him and God). In this sermon he is trying to justify himself in my eyes. He should not be preaching here at all. He is a hypocrite. Preaching to people, knowing that he should NOT be preaching! Laughing, knowing that he should weep!!!
Its speculation that twas never to the point of physical contact, but who knows as this kind of sin do happen gradually .
Yes it was very sorrowful to look at after this made known. He was mocking God. I feel so for all who are suffering because of this but we must never make light of sin. 😞"T"he gospel, which the pastor has been preaching but not believing, is still the only remedy. The pastor needs to not only see how aggravating his sin has been towards those in his life (wife, children, congregation, friends, etc.) but also towards God. There must be a loud, public confession that screams, “I am guilty.” Then, and only then, can there be a loud, public scream from heaven, “you are forgiven. By suggesting that some sins are worse than others, I am saying, with James Fisher (1697-1775), that such “are more abominable, hateful, and offensive to God than others are” (Ezek. 8:6, 13, 15, “greater abominations”). Indeed, all sins are hateful and offensive to God, and even the least sin deserves his eternal wrath. But there are biblical reasons that some sins are more heinous than others.
A pastor who commits adultery sins in a greater way than a mere member of Christ’s church who commits the same sin. Pastors are judged more strictly due to their office and role in the church. To whom much is given, much is required." - Mark Jones.
I completely agree with this. 💯
My Question is why God did not disqualified David. The ways of church systems are different from God's ways I am afraid..
David was not a pastor. But if you read his story carefully, he disqualified himself from building the Lords temple because he had blood on his hands since he was a man of war. Furthermore, the consequences for his actions never departed from his home.
@@InPotatoITrust he was not a pastor, but he was a profit. I absolutely believe that we must have a high standard and qualify according to one Timothy three and Titus one, but I don’t necessarily believe that it is impossible to regain trust, but I do believe that it would be difficult. Maybe in a few years he could teach Bible studies on some level or something. IDK, I think that it would be a long, hard road of restoration, and I do not believe that after someone commits adultery that they should be allowed in the pulpit again, in six months, which is so common today… Preachers get restored after 3 to 6 months and to me that is ridiculous. Wife and family should be top priority while being restored to fellowship with the Lord and the church. This slap on the wrist stuff is not it, but I do believe that restoration can be possible, at least to some degree, depending upon the fruit of repentance and the willingness to go deep in humble submission and servitude.
It just shows the insidious nature of sin--of which we are all guilty. Satan is the ultimate deceiver. It seems that Steve was living a double life, and perhaps he became so good at compartmentalizing his two lives that he became numb to how off-base his sin had become. That's scary! We can fall into the same type of trap, no matter how unlikely we think that would be. Their feet shall slip in due time.
No excuse. He who sins is of the devil. God hates the wicked. We ought to pray for him to fall on his face and beg for God to forgive him and turn from sin; repent. No one forced him to sin unless he is a Calvinist. Then of course, God caused it. He just practiced what he preached, Aren’t they taught they are all sinners and have no control? So, who can judge? Seems like they’re all in the same boat. Why did they fire just him? Saved from sin to continue in sin is quite the prosperity “gospel”.
@@docscantlin --A lot of these preachers seem to forget who they are, and who God is. Sovereign and Supreme ! Omnipotent, Omnipresent and Omniscient.
Do you ever sin?! Then read again your post.
@@diasporan4159 This is shameful God holds the Shepherds on his sleep to a much higher standard
""This is rather bleak reading. But warnings about the consequences of our sin need to be sounded when appropriate. I need to be reminded of what can be lost and if you are a pastor you need to be reminded of what you will lose. It will be far more than what you think you are gaining.
Sin is bleak. And some sins are bleaker than others. In the case of a pastor who commits adultery, it is one of the worst sins conceivable. And that’s why it is usually impossible and inadvisable for such a person to be restored to ministry.
The gospel, which the pastor has been preaching but not believing, is still the only remedy. The pastor needs to not only see how aggravating his sin has been towards those in his life (wife, children, congregation, friends, etc.) but also towards God. There must be a loud, public confession that screams, “I am guilty.” Then, and only then, can there be a loud, public scream from heaven, “you are forgiven.” -Mark Jones.
Your compassion is so overwhelming. It is amazing. I do not agree with his theology of Calvinism or the sens of the gift, but that does not stop me for praying for him and his restoration. Certainly, there is no excuse for what he did, but it could happen to any of us And we need to be humbled before the Lord. Those that think they are the strongest many times are the weakest and we can have no confidence in the flesh. I will admit that he was very harsh toward many that fell and I believe that the Lord can Work, in spite of this to show Brother Lawson, his marvelous grace of fresh and a new.
Praying for pastor and his family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Fine words but they should not be coming from him at the moment. Maybe from the elders of his church but not from him. Exhibition of pride.
Yes very much so.
Fear ...God ...
Same pastors that tell us to man up and stop playing videogames. Okay I'll stop playing videogames when you stop cheating on your wife
The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit;
He who is abhorred by the Lord will fall there. Prov 22:14.
Women.. watch your moves as well
We all love a pint of praise especially from respected men
Knowing and loving Christ more and more will help us put things in perspective.. and speak and act and dress only and only for HIS approval
Amen
You're saying some young women wearing a tight dress walked past Lawson, caught his eye, and it's her fault he went after her?
@@barbarapeterson4000 That's not how I read it... but if he went after a woman (however she was dressed) and she received his advances, then it is indeed partly her fault.
@@jesuguru2394 Nope - Lawson was a shepherd, his job to tell her to be pure - as he commanded so often in his sermons. We don't know how old the woman was, of course, but young impressionable woman approached by a pastor who knows God personally, told, hey, it's not a sin, she's gullible.... trusts in this guy who everyone says is so great.... nope - not her fault.
The church has failed. The pastors have failed to call all to repent. All pastors are held to a stricter judgment. Woe to those who lead. Terrible blow to Big Church but I left mainstream Christianity long ago for Jesus and His Bible and I am blessed. Cost to following Jesus is not a lot of fun stuff on earth but loads of love and salvation in heaven
@@barbarapeterson4000 Yep - you're assuming quite a bit. If she wasn't a minor, being "young" (you don't know) and "gullible" (same) are no excuse. He's to blame, but so is she. The societal attitude of "a man in power seducing an impressionable woman makes him 100% to blame and her 0%" isn't Scripture, it's misguided worldly feminism.
Sounds more nervous than usual.
WhoaaAaaa.... what is this sermon ah?!.. like trying pulling a card or something. Can still laugh some more. Dude .. 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
Lotd have mercy on him 😔
This is really saddening .. he needs a long time repentance... and we really have to look to Christ and not to men... only Jesus God is infallable.
My heart is too heavy...Loved him and will definitely miss him, and of course his LAUGH. I am sure that grace of God will lead him home. I don't want to pick up a stone!
Let us keep Steve Lawson in our prayers. It is unfair to erase his preaching and the good that he has done to spread the true word of God. He has lost his way, he has stumbled in his journey with his Lord and Savior, but all who belong to Christ will not lose not one. Let us pray that Steve is on bended knee before the Lord. As Christians we are to be a loving and forgiving people. 🙏 🙏 🙏 Hope, Faith and Love but above all is love. Jesus went to the Cross for our atonement, he paid the price for our sins, so why should we not be forgiving and understanding when someone falls.
I love this [man]. Yet I hope that he clearly repents and provides his letter of resignation (I know that his church resigned him: sarcasm).
Steve's last message, was prophetic of how we should think about him . And in this Christ himself is our example in how we deal with a true and faithful servant who sins and does things that we will deem low and undermining of their worth and calibre , knowledge and experience
We say we Honor and Trust the Lord ...
But may we can examine ourselves . ...
I always thought. .Brother Lawson ..was one of the most outstanding exegeticers and expositors of our day ....and I still do .
But he will tell you himself...
We are not here to revere one another but .... the Lord Jesus Christ ... Himself .
The Lord cast down and left the enemy of our souls to inhabit and roam the earth..TREAD UP AND DOWN AND WALK UPON IT ....
Does that adversary look out for your well being or the best interest of your soul ...of course not ...
JOB can tell you the same or better ...
BE WISE IN
..ALL THINGS ...
May we ve also ...
Reverence is only meant for the Holy One ...
Don't be a fool
The late William branham was revered and still is amongst Pentecostals. He strayed from his ministry to believe he was Elijah who would return. Same with David Wilkinson he strayed in his teachings
So it's not just Evangelicals huh? We ought to have more Grace on the Body, and follow the Doctrine of Christ rather than our own - because if we don't we go against God's plans for One Body.
So true, we are human and fail.
Not a problem on that!
However, if he loves the Lord and he knew he sinned. He shouldn't wait for someone to see him or accused him. He needed to pray and talk to the persons he hurt before the gossip.
He failed before praising another man like he was god. A man who is human and not perfect.
May be because he is his boss and he gave him work?
Of course, we must pray for him and his family and all hurt because he will not teach.
😢
Apparently he had a letter of resignation in his back pocket when he preached this.
Adultery is not a “hiccup”… it’s a mortal sin.
Do u condem king david ?
1 sin is enough for you to deserve hell.
Okay, and you're a Catholic, which is a mortal sin because you totally ignore the entire book of Hebrews and re-sacrifice Jesus on the altar every time you have Mass. Jesus was sacrificed ONCE. Thinking that was insufficient and must be repeated frequently ad infinitum is trampling the Son of God underfoot and counting His sacrifice insufficient to save. God's grace can neither be earned nor lost according to man's works. But then, that's all in the Bible. Our assurance of salvation rests squarely on the words of Jesus in John 10:28-29.
@Sergio-xs7zq God condemned David. He (God) even killed his son. Lawson is a pastor, he should of done better. This sermon feels gross within that context
@@crisgon9552 u will be the first to cast stones ? Do u know the messiah said even if u look at a woman with lust he has already committed adultery in his heart . Hope u have no sin my friend . I pray u have took the log out of your eye .