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Installation Service of Mr. Christopher Orr to Grace Free Presbyterian Church, Newtownards. Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 10:27; Matthew 2:11 1. Entitlement - Christ is deserving of our best. 2. Employment - He can use it for the best. 3. Enrichment - He will respond with his best. The sermon contrasts the rejection of Saul by the 'children of Belial' with the adoration of Christ by the wise men, challe...

Spurgeon hates sin, and rightly so. It is, in part, a reflection of his love to Christ, and his love to Christ only increases as he considers the sinfulness of sin. This is a profoundly insightful sermon, with shades of John Owen's books on temptation and the mortification of sin, a sort of anatomy of sin, at least in the way that it tries to draw us into darkness and wickedness. So first we think...

This sermon examines the theological framework of Deuteronomy 27 and 28, highlighting the covenantal choice between blessing and cursing, life and death, and good and evil. The teaching draws a parallel between the Garden of Eden and the Promised Land, presenting Israel's entry into Canaan as a new Eden where obedience to God's distinctive laws secures divine favor. The analysis focuses on the spe...

Doctrine Drives Discernment. We are joined by Bodie Hodge (Biblical Authority Ministries). Topics discussed include: What is Doctrine & Why It Matters. Truth, Error, and Spiritual Deception. From Doctrine to Worldview. Doctrine Drives Discernment.

Summary AI Generated... The sermon presents 2 Corinthians 2:12–17 as a message of Christ's triumph and the church's testimony. Although Paul left Troas unsettled, he trusted Christ's leading—a reassurance applied to the congregation's move from Lake Sherwood. In the triumphal procession, Christ is the conquering general, and believers are captives rescued by His grace, living evidence of His victo...

Is Psalm 51 only David's confession after he took Uriah's wife, or is it a prayer for the children of God to pray every day? Read verse 4 and ask against Whom every sin is committed, and whether God is unjust when He judges it. Then read verse 7 and ask whether the washing the Psalmist asks of God is finished the day a man first believes, or goes on day by day. "Purge me with hyssop, and I shall b...

This sermon explores the theological significance of the mark on the forehead as a symbol of eternal sealing, contrasting the seal of the living God with the mark of the beast. The speaker argues that the forehead represents the seat of the spirit and conscience, where God places the Holy Spirit as an earnest of inheritance for believers, while Satan places a counterfeit seal that sears the consci...

If Jesus Christ revealed the day of His return, would you change the way you live today? In I Thessalonians 4:1–18, the Apostle Paul calls believers to walk in a way that pleases God, grow in holiness, and obey His Word. The promise of Christ's return is not an invitation to guess dates—it is a reason to examine our priorities and live faithfully now. In this message, Pastor Ed Decker challenges C...

1:33 Can you lose your salvation according to Hebrews 6:4? 4:50 Could you explain what it means to remain in Christ according to John 15:4? 14:03 Is verbal abuse grounds for divorce from a professing Christian husband? 23:35 Should a pastor be removed if his adopted son commits child sexual abuse? 27:48 How do head coverings for women work in the church today? 42:09 What does fear of the Lord mean...

This sermon explores the theological and practical implications of Jesus' question regarding the lawfulness of doing good on the Sabbath, using the healing of the man with the withered hand as a central text. The central message argues that saving life is a divine obligation that transcends ritual restrictions, requiring believers to actively preserve the physical and spiritual well-being of other...

Influencing the Human Mind: Fear, Medicine, & AI. We are joined by Gordon Donaldson (DO, Morgantown Family Practice). Topics discussed include: Fear - The Powerful Driver Behind Human Behavior. What Fear Does to the Brain. AI in Medicine - Healing Tool or Control Mechanism? Truth or Fear - What Will Influence Your Mind?

This sermon explores the appropriate Christian response to the death of martyrs, grounding the discussion in Jesus' pronouncement in Matthew 23 regarding the blood of the righteous. The central message argues that believers must perceive the sovereignty of God over death, distinguishing the devil's role as the source of evil from God's ultimate control. The preacher emphasizes that the death of be...

The sermon centers on the transformative goal of consistently doing what pleases God the Father, modeled by Jesus' declaration that He does nothing of Himself but only what the Father has taught Him. Drawing from John 8:28–29, it emphasizes four essential practices: surrendering self-will through daily commitment to God's will, seeking divine instruction through consistent engagement with Scriptur...

The Church's Role in Building Marriages. We are joined by Ross Adelmann (Communio Marriage Ministry). Topics discussed include: What is Communio? How has the Family Changed? How Communio is Changing Things. How Can a Pastor Impact the Marriages in His Church?

THE RESTLESS HEART: How Discontentment Leads to Deception and Unfaithfulness "Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied." — Proverbs 27:20 Why are some people never satisfied, regardless of how many blessings God gives them? Why do they continually seek something new - new relationships, new experiences, new opportunities - only to become dissatisfied again? And w...

When individuals commit to a serious and consistent prayer life, they may encounter spiritual opposition, distraction, and even persecution, as illustrated by Paul and Silas, who were imprisoned after casting out a demon. Despite their suffering, their deep devotion to prayer and worship in the midst of adversity led to a powerful, earth-shaking miracle that liberated both themselves and others. T...

This sermon examines the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount regarding adultery, fornication, and divorce, emphasizing that God's law moves from external actions to the internal condition of the heart. The speaker argues that lustful thoughts constitute spiritual adultery and that the sanctity of marriage is a divine covenant that must be preserved with utmost reverence. While acknowledg...

Escalation: War, Elections, and a World on Edge. We are joined by Michael Snyder (Author; Attorney). Topics discussed include: The Escalating Middle East War. The Escalation of: Consequences, Risks, and Events. How Should Believers Respond?

In this episode of the Grace Auburn Church Podcast, Lee sits down with Elder John Wood to hear his story and learn more about his heart for serving the church. John shares how the Lord has worked through seasons of loss, spiritual growth, and community to shape his faith and his family's journey to Grace Auburn. Together, they discuss the importance of biblical leadership, the church's commitment...

The sermon centers on the urgency of eternal judgment, using the metaphor of a cemetery speaking to the living about the consequences of their choices. It emphasizes that the period between birth and death is the critical time for bearing the fruit of the Spirit and adhering to God's will, rather than pursuing worldly sins or cultural compromises. The speaker contrasts the regret of those in hell...

This sermon explores the criteria for being considered great in the eyes of God, using the life of Mary and John the Baptist as primary examples. The central message emphasizes that true greatness is not defined by worldly success or recognition but by a life of intentional obedience, holiness, and surrender to God's will. Key themes include the necessity of working without a precedent, maintainin...

John 7:1-24 shows why people who knew the Scriptures well still rejected Jesus. His brothers urged him to show his works at the Feast of Booths and win the world's notice, because they did not believe in him. The crowd muttered about him but feared the leaders, and the leaders asked where he had studied instead of whether he spoke the truth. Each group sought its own glory. Jesus sought the Father...

The sermon examines the theological warning in Hosea 4 regarding the destruction of God's people due to a lack of knowledge, identifying this not as ignorance but as a willful rejection of divine truth and law by spiritual leaders. It draws a parallel between the Old Covenant priests and New Covenant church elders, arguing that when leadership compromises doctrine or ignores Scripture, the entire...