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The revival continues: conviction leads to confession. Commitments and covenants are made, and consecration follows.

This lesson returns to the elements of worship, the acts God requires in his Word. It compares the three elements Calvin found in Acts 2:42 with the fuller list in the Westminster Confession 21.5, then follows the OPC Book of Church Order, which arranges the elements as a dialogue in which God speaks and his people respond. The reading and preaching of the Word stand at the center of Reformed wors...

John 6:60-71 records the day many of Jesus' disciples stopped following him. This sermon shows that the hard saying about eating his flesh and drinking his blood was a deliberate shock. Jesus pressed the picture of bread until it broke, so that hearers who wanted more loaves would see that he gives himself in death. The saying forced a decision. Many turned back, and Jesus asked the Twelve whether...

The sermon centers on the command in Jude 21 to keep oneself in the love of God, presenting this as a daily, active responsibility rather than a passive state. It argues that maintaining this divine love requires believers to anchor their identity in the sacrifice of Christ, diligently keep His commandments, and meditate on His Word with the same intensity as romantic love. The message further emp...

Using the taking of the Nazarite vow to make a comparison to the seriousness that is lacking in our day. Where is the commitment? Where is the consecration? How seriously are you taking your Christian life? Do you want to know more, do more, be more for Christ? Or are you content to dwell in with the average?

The sermon explores Psalm 101 as a declaration of personal commitment to live in obedience and purity before God, framing the psalm's 'I will' and 'I will not' statements as a call to holy conduct in daily life. It emphasizes that true worship involves aligning one's heart and actions with God's character, rejecting wickedness, gossip, and deceit while embracing mercy and justice. The message conn...

Because of God's Faithfulness to His Promises, you will "Go Not Empty" when you turn to Him in Faith.

This sermon explores the biblical perspective on enduring hardship, emphasizing that trials are inevitable and serve a divine purpose in building spiritual character. The central message encourages believers to view diverse temptations with joy, not because suffering is desirable, but because it produces patience and reveals God's presence. The text highlights the necessity of seeking God's wisdom...

This sermon explores the tension between human freedom and divine grace by examining why some disciples left Jesus while others remained, using the narrative in John chapter six as the central text. The message identifies three primary reasons for walking away: Jesus challenges cultural beliefs, He disappoints human expectations of a comfortable life, and He demands total dependence rather than se...

This lesson examines the moral failure of the crowd and Pilate in condemning Jesus, illustrating how group pressure and pragmatic expediency can override individual conscience and divine law. It argues that there is no neutral position in the face of injustice, asserting that silence or passive compliance with evil constitutes a violation of the command to love one's neighbor. By citing Proverbs,...

This sermon explores the themes of service, stewardship, and intercessory prayer as outlined in Romans 15. It emphasizes that the Christian life is marked by a spirit of submission and gratitude, where believers are called to serve one another rather than seek personal recognition. The text highlights the importance of fulfilling financial commitments, or faith promises, noting that spiritual frui...

This sermon examines the period between the Ascension and Pentecost, highlighting the early church's commitment to corporate prayer, scriptural governance, and seeking God's direction. The central message emphasizes that the apostles and the wider community of 120 believers gathered in one accord, prioritizing devoted prayer over passive waiting. The text explores the theological significance of r...

The sermon explores the concept of covenant as a promise-based relationship, contrasting it with modern contractual thinking. Using the example of Abraham making a covenant with the pagan king Abimelech in Genesis 21, the message argues that believers, as sojourners in the world, are called to build committed, loyal relationships with others. The text highlights two key components of a healthy cov...

Because Christ is worthy of it and more, we should commit ourselves to Gospel-centered living. Copyright Images: Images in this educational presentation are in the public domain and free for use under Creative Commons licenses 1-4 or Fair Use allowances. Copyright Notice: Calvary Baptist Church Music © Copyright: Calvary Baptist Church CCLI # 20414529

The sermon warns against the dangers of Gnosticism, defined as the pursuit of secret knowledge that undermines faith and fosters a suspicious, unhealthy mindset. It contrasts this with a sound mind, characterized by stability, trust in God's sovereignty, and adherence to biblical truth. The preacher emphasizes that irreverent babble, gossip, and unfounded conspiracy theories act like gangrene, spr...

This sermon examines the theological distinction between dispensationalism and covenant theology, arguing that the core disagreement lies in hermeneutics rather than specific eschatological details. It defines dispensationalism as a system that views history through distinct eras of divine administration, maintaining a clear separation between Israel and the church, while describing covenant theol...

Value of Higher Education in Ministry Faith Debate: Sunday, October 18th, 2026 (10/25/26 on 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland) This discourse centers around the question, "Must a pastor be seminary trained?" The participants articulate a spectrum of perspectives, acknowledging both the merits and pitfalls associated with formal theological education. The panelists suggest that seminary training can...

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