Dr. John Hartmann

The lives of Abraham and Sarah especially in the context of the birth of Isaac exhibit characteristics of authentic faith that emerge from the ashes of apparent defeat. Dr. John Hartmann points out characteristics of the often-difficult journey that precedes obtaining God’s promises. Human effort alone will not suffice. Human substitutions for the fulfillment of God’s promises do not give God glory. He alone must do what is impossible. What are some of the some of the characteristics of authentic faith? Find out in this hope-inspiring message.

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God’s commands to Joshua and the people of Israel as recorded in Joshua chapters 1-5 serves as the base for this visionary message. God calls for courageous obedience to His Word to take the land. Application is made to the church as we demonstrate the dominion of Christ over the powers of darkness. Multiple lessons are drawn out of the text to empower and enlighten each person to fulfill their part in being the people of God that courageously trust God to obtain His promises.

Sermon Notes

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Psalm 31 serves as the base for this outstanding message of hope. David experiences trouble and despair as his enemies have plotted against him. He is slandered and written off. Although filled with grief, he continues to put hope in the Lord and eventually obtains solace and deliverance.

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Joshua 1:1-8 serves as the base for this stirring exhortation and instruction to hold fast to the promises & commands of God’s Word as we go forth with God to take hold of the inheritance He has promised.

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Dr. John Hartmann provides an overview of the Old Testament from the time of Joshua to Jesus.

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Genuine faith requires obedience. One can monitor their level of faith by there level of obedience. Typically when faith wanes, obedience wanes too.

The account of Abraham reveals that a life of faith begins with a revelation of God in which God apprehends you. A response of faith required on your part. A series of alters of personal consecration are built in which supernatural spiritual transactions take place. The building of altars demonstrates priestly-prophetic acts laying claim to the land and the full inheritance of the promises of God. Over and over again Abraham calls upon the name of the Lord and all that the name of the Lord reveals about God’s character. When Abraham makes mistakes, God covers and redeems them. God may have us do “walk-abouts” to take inventory of what He’s promised just as he had Abraham do. A life of faith will not go uncontested – enemies arise that will test our resolve. God will bring us to know we are in covenant with Him, which grants us His protection. However, mere human efforts regardless of how good intended cannot bring God’s promises to fruition. God alone must perform.

Genesis 12-18; Acts 7:2; Romans 4:13-25; Isaiah 51:1-3; Jeremiah 29 10-14; Proverbs 13:12; Galatians 3:6-9

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False security is contrasted with authentic righteousness by Dr. John Hartmann in this poignant message taken from Jeremiah 7.  God’s message through Jeremiah, John the Baptist, and Jesus Christ echo throughout human history to the present time. Human tendency is to take solace in the external forms of righteousness while neglecting the actual deeds Almighty God calls all people to obey. Luke 18, Romans 1-2, further illustrate the plight of humanity, and especially the propensity for self-justification.  Authentic righteousness is contrasted with fake religious contrivances. God does not leave humanity hopeless. The Blood of Jesus has been shed for human cleansing, and God in Christ through the Holy Spirit grants empowerment for righteousness. An exhortation to be genuinely filled with the Holy Spirit is brought forth.

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Dr. Hartman takes 2 Chronicles 16:9 which says the eyes of the LORD are looking throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of those whose heart is perfect toward him as a point of departure in this encouraging and prophetically poignant call and indictment.

A distressed call for God to bless America following the 9-11 attacks found God looking for something to bless. Using a rhetorical device of a question arising from God’s heart saying “What can I bless?”, a prophetic indictment is delivered to shatter the placid mindsets that have grown accustomed to blatant rebellion against God and His clearly articulated commands. God’s brokenhearted frustration is poured out as He looks at America – a land that has corrupted itself on so many levels.

God has demonstrated through the cross His method of extricating people from an America that has given itself over to self love, adultery, love of pleasure, love of money, corruption, abortion, and charlatanism in the pulpit.

Dr. Hartmann then identifies several characteristics of an authentically apostolic church.

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Joshua 1:1-9 serves as the foundation text in this instructive exhortation to embrace the life of a servant. Joshua and Jesus are held out as examples of the blessing and freedom that accompanies servants that work as unto the Lord. Understanding is imparted as to the magnificent beauty of a community of people who embrace such a life. Some of the many blessings that accompany serving are outlined. Key passages include Exodus 17:8-16, Romans 15:13, John 13, Ephesians 4:1-3

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This is a poignant outcry from God’s Word. Dr. Hartmann expounds the similarities between Israel and America in this message that resonates with prophetic clarity. The Biblical foundation is rooted in Jeremiah 6. Related passages include Proverbs 14:36, Romans 2:12-16, Deuteronomy 28, Malachi 1:10-11, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Hosea 14, Daniel 9.

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