The Word in Your Ear

The Necessity of PropitiationDr Peter Masters — Romans 3.25God’s law exposes our guilt, but cannot make us righteous. Here is the gift of righteousness through faith in Christ, and why His sacrifice was necessary to satisfy God’s justice and turn away His wrath. The Old Testament mercy seat points to the Saviour whose blood covers the sins of all who trust in Him.Sunday morning sermon at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London, on 8 November 2026.The Word in Your Ear is an official sermons podcast from the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London.Listen to our other podcasts:Waters from CherithDaily Devotions from Joseph Hall, Charles Spurgeon and Other Christian Writershttps://feeds.captivate.fm/waters-from-cherith/Sword & TrowelReformed Articles and Ministry on Vital Topicshttps://feeds.captivate.fm/sword-trowel/For an extensive collection of sermons, articles and other materials, visit:https://metropolitantabernacle.org/

Christ Teaches How to Be SavedDr Peter Masters — Matthew 15.22The famous case of the Syrophoenician woman and her prayer: "Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil." The prayer seemed almost perfect, but the Saviour held up the blessing until a vital addition was supplied. Here is the way to secure spiritual life.Sunday evening Gospel sermon at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London, on 25 October 2026.Listen on the Metropolitan Tabernacle websiteWatch the Gospel sermon on YouTubeThe Word in Your Ear is an official sermons podcast from the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London.Listen to our other podcasts:Waters from CherithDaily Devotions from Joseph Hall, Charles Spurgeon and Other Christian Writershttps://feeds.captivate.fm/waters-from-cherith/Sword & TrowelReformed Articles and Ministry on Vital Topicshttps://feeds.captivate.fm/sword-trowel/For an extensive collection of sermons, articles and other materials, visit:https://metropolitantabernacle.org/

The Eternal GloryDr Peter Masters — Revelation 21.1What does Revelation 21 teach us about the new heaven, the new earth and the new Jerusalem? This sermon considers both the present life of Christ’s church and its final perfection in eternal glory. The new Jerusalem pictures God’s people, gathered through the gospel and prepared for heaven by His power. Its promises bring comfort in bereavement, assurance of God’s presence and encouragement to pursue holiness. Looking beyond a literal city, we are called to recognise God’s work in every believer and to live as those who already belong to His kingdom, awaiting the glory still to come.Bible Study from the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London, on 21 October 2026.Listen on the Metropolitan Tabernacle websiteWatch the Bible Study on YouTubeThe Word in Your Ear is an official sermons podcast from the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London.Listen to our other podcasts:Waters from CherithDaily Devotions from Joseph Hall, Charles Spurgeon and Other Christian Writershttps://feeds.captivate.fm/waters-from-cherith/Sword & TrowelReformed Articles and Ministry on Vital Topicshttps://feeds.captivate.fm/sword-trowel/For an extensive collection of sermons, articles and other materials, visit:https://metropolitantabernacle.org/

Acceptance With GodDr Peter Masters — Romans 3.9Here is the dire state of humanity in unbelief. God’s law shows us our guilt, but we are vastly too fallen to earn acceptance with God. Here, then, is God’s promises of acceptance and righteousness as a gift, secured through faith in the saving work of Christ.Sunday morning sermon at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London, on 18 October 2026.Listen on the Metropolitan Tabernacle websiteWatch the Bible Study on YouTubeThe Word in Your Ear is an official sermons podcast from the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London.Listen to our other podcasts:Waters from CherithDaily Devotions from Joseph Hall, Charles Spurgeon and Other Christian Writershttps://feeds.captivate.fm/waters-from-cherith/Sword & TrowelReformed Articles and Ministry on Vital Topicshttps://feeds.captivate.fm/sword-trowel/For an extensive collection of sermons, articles and other materials, visit:https://metropolitantabernacle.org/

The Only Rewarding Stance for ChristiansDr Peter Masters — 1 Corinthians 15.58What makes Christian service truly fruitful? Expounding 1 Corinthians 15:58, Dr Peter Masters urges believers to remain steadfast in faith, resist distractions and abound in the work of the Lord. Christ’s victory gives every Christian reason to persevere, knowing that labour undertaken prayerfully, in His strength and for His glory is never wasted. Drawing on examples from Spurgeon’s working church and recalling the Metropolitan Tabernacle’s growth since 1970, this Thanksgiving message highlights God’s faithfulness through years of prayer and service. It challenges Christians to devote their lives to Christ, serving wherever He enables and trusting Him for lasting fruit.Bible Study at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London, on 14 October 2026.Listen on the Metropolitan Tabernacle websiteWatch the Bible Study on YouTubeThe Word in Your Ear is an official sermons podcast from the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London.Listen to our other podcasts:Waters from CherithDaily Devotions from Joseph Hall, Charles Spurgeon and Other Christian Writershttps://feeds.captivate.fm/waters-from-cherith/Sword & TrowelReformed Articles and Ministry on Vital Topicshttps://feeds.captivate.fm/sword-trowel/For an extensive collection of sermons, articles and other materials, visit:https://metropolitantabernacle.org/

God’s Justice and MercyDr Peter Masters — Romans 3.1Here are the tremendous advantages of being a Jew, not a pagan, that would draw Jews to seek transformed hearts and lives. But so many of them preferred to preserve only the outward trappings of religion. Is this the case with many ‘nominal’ Christians today?The Word in Your Ear is an official sermons podcast from the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London.Listen to our other podcasts:Waters from CherithDaily Devotions from Joseph Hall, Charles Spurgeon and Other Christian Writershttps://feeds.captivate.fm/waters-from-cherith/Sword & TrowelReformed Articles and Ministry on Vital Topicshttps://feeds.captivate.fm/sword-trowel/For an extensive collection of sermons, articles and other materials, visit:https://metropolitantabernacle.org/Read and watch this sermon on the Metropolitan Tabernacle website

The Purposes of LamentationsDr Peter Masters — Lamentations 1.1An overview of Lamentations, showing its warnings and encouragements for believers today. The fall of Jerusalem exposes the consequences of idolatry and unbelief, while Jeremiah’s grief points to the sufferings of Christ. Amid judgement, the Lord’s mercies are new every morning. Here are lessons on repentance, waiting upon God, serving Him from our youth, and praying for the renewal of His people.Bible Study at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London, on 7 October 2026.Listen on the Metropolitan Tabernacle websiteWatch the Bible Study on YouTubeThe Word in Your Ear is an official sermons podcast from the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London.Listen to our other podcasts:Waters from CherithDaily Devotions from Joseph Hall, Charles Spurgeon and Other Christian Writershttps://feeds.captivate.fm/waters-from-cherith/Sword & TrowelReformed Articles and Ministry on Vital Topicshttps://feeds.captivate.fm/sword-trowel/For an extensive collection of sermons, articles and other materials, visit:https://metropolitantabernacle.org/

Do We Teach Ourselves?Dr Peter Masters — Romans 2.12Judgement will come to Jews and Gentiles alike, for the Jews have the Law in Moses, while all have it engraven on their conscience. Here is the imagined superiority of many Jews, contradicted by their conduct. Are not Christians often the same? A call to self-examination.The Word in Your Ear is an official sermons podcast from the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London.Listen to our other podcasts:Waters from CherithDaily Devotions from Joseph Hall, Charles Spurgeon and Other Christian Writershttps://feeds.captivate.fm/waters-from-cherith/Sword & TrowelReformed Articles and Ministry on Vital Topicshttps://feeds.captivate.fm/sword-trowel/For an extensive collection of sermons, articles and other materials, visit:https://metropolitantabernacle.org/