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This sermon examines the apostolic model of the church presented in Acts 2:42-47, contrasting it with the hierarchical structures of the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation. By referencing the Belgian Confession, the text outlines the marks of the true church, including the pure preaching of the gospel, the proper administration of sacraments, and the practice of church discipline. The ce...

Pastor Mark Hogan teaches on the necessity of substantial corporate prayer in worship, arguing that it must not be reduced to a brief transition but should be an essential, Scripture-saturated act of worship and means of grace. Drawing on examples such as 1 Samuel 7, 2 Chronicles 20, 1 Kings 8, Nehemiah 9, Ezra 9, the Psalms, Isaiah 56, Acts 2:42, and 1 Timothy 2:1–8, along with 1 Corinthians 14:1...

1. A God-centered Confession 2. A Gospel-focused Confession

This sermon examines the confession of the Roman centurion and soldiers at the foot of the cross, highlighting the dramatic reversal from brutal executioners to terrified witnesses of Jesus' divine identity. The text explores how the supernatural phenomena accompanying Christ's death, such as the earthquake and the splitting of rocks, struck terror into the hearts of these hardened men, compelling...

This sermon examines the incident of the golden calf in Exodus 32 to highlight the role of Moses as a mediator between God and Israel. The central message focuses on two key intercessions where Moses pleads with the Lord to spare the people, grounding his appeals in God's character, reputation, and covenant promises. The analysis identifies these actions as a prophetic foreshadowing of Jesus Chris...

Believing With the Heart and Confessing with the Mouth 1. The Priority 2. The Benefit

Believing in God I. The manner of this confession II. The focus of this confession

This sermon explores the theological foundations of the Reformation through Christ's promise in Matthew 16 to build His church upon the rock of Peter's confession. It argues that the church is not built by human ingenuity or institutional authority, but by the living and active Word of God, empowered by the Holy Spirit. The text emphasizes that Scripture is the supreme rule for faith and life, rej...

This sermon explores the model of prayer taught by Jesus in response to the disciples' request, emphasizing that effective prayer is rooted in humility and a deep relationship with God rather than mere urgency or formulaic requests. The central message argues that Jesus' poise and power stemmed from His consistent prayer life, which serves as the ultimate example for believers. The text breaks dow...

This sermon explores the theological implications of Zechariah 13, presenting the cross as the divine remedy for humanity's inherent sinfulness. It argues that human efforts, such as religious rituals or moral integrity, are insufficient to address the offense of sin before God, who is holy and just. The message details four effects of Christ's sacrifice: removing the offense of sin, purging the c...

The sermon explores the enduring power and relevance of the gospel, anchored in Romans 1:16-17 and the historical context of the Reformation. It argues that believers should never be ashamed of the message because it is the effective power of God for salvation, transcending cultural barriers and human limitations. The text emphasizes that salvation is not achieved through human effort or moral per...

The spiritual transformation of Nicodemus through his three appearances in John's Gospel shows how the miracle of the new birth gradually moved him from curiosity to conviction and ultimately to courageous public devotion to Christ. In John 3, Nicodemus is a curious seeker who comes to Jesus by night, intrigued by His miracles yet unable to grasp the necessity of being "born from above." In John 7...

1. His Confession About Christ 2. His Confession About Himself 3. The Confession's Worthiness

WHO IS BAPTISM FOR? 1)    Believers 2)    And Their Children

This sermon explores the patience and long-suffering of Jesus Christ as demonstrated in his interaction with the disciple Thomas. By contrasting Thomas's persistent unbelief and refusal to accept the resurrection testimony with Jesus's tender response, the message highlights that Christ meets believers at their point of weakness rather than rebuking them. The exposition emphasizes that Jesus revea...

Paul is now summarizing the righteousness of faith. You have to confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. These words are often twisted to mean just say you believe and pray a prayer and you can know that you are saved. This week, we will consider what these words actually mean and some of the implications of them.

This is a strong and deep message, asking us to examine our own hearts, asking God to remove our stony hearts and give us a heart of flesh. And the remedy for this is confession and repentance, followed by sanctification. May this message stir your hearts to follow God! God bless you, dear listener!

This sermon examines Genesis 16 to illustrate the spiritual dangers of impatience and the attempt to 'help God out' when His promises are delayed. It highlights how Abraham and Sarah's decision to take matters into their own hands through Hagar resulted in lasting family conflict and generational consequences, demonstrating that human schemes often exacerbate divine plans. The message contrasts th...

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I. What This Means II. Why It Is True III. Confessing It