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This sermon encourages believers to persevere in well-doing despite weariness, emphasizing that the reward comes in due season if one does not faint. The central message identifies several causes of spiritual fatigue, including disobedience, unrealistic expectations of an easy Christian life, misinterpreted divine chastisement, perceived injustice, and a lack of faith. Drawing from Leviticus, Prov...

Romans 1:27 "And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet." King James Version (

The Word of the Lord Is Right The Privilege of Knowing God, the Responsibility of Walking With Him, and the Wonder of His Unfailing Purpose Key Scriptures: Deuteronomy 4; Amos 3:1–3; Psalm 33:4, 10–11; Psalm 147:19–20; Romans 3:1–4; Ezekiel 20:9–11; Zephaniah 3:1–7 This message explores the extraordinary privilege of knowing God through His revealed Word and the responsibility that comes with rece...

The sermon contrasts the first coming of Jesus as a humble lamb for salvation with His future return as a lion to execute judgment upon the ungodly. It defines ungodliness as a state of spiritual blindness, depraved desires, and irreverence toward God, emphasizing that all humanity is under the wrath of God due to sin. The central message highlights the profound grace of God, who demonstrated His...

The sermon centers on the concept of God as a 'buckler,' a small, personal shield that protects the believer from the enemy's attacks. Drawing primarily from 2 Samuel 22:31, the message contrasts the fleeting security of worldly defenses with the eternal reliability of God's Word. Through the examples of David and Ahab, the text illustrates that while human efforts and status can fail, God remains...

This sermon examines the final chapter of 1 Samuel as a theological illustration of the spiritual warfare between God's people and their enemies. It argues that the defeat of Saul and his sons represents the enemy's attack on the visible church, utilizing physical violence, false doctrine, and the targeting of leadership. The message emphasizes that while the enemy operates with malice and arrogan...

This sermon concludes a series on the Sermon on the Mount by examining the exclusivity of salvation through the narrow gate and the narrow way, contrasting it with the broad path to destruction. The speaker emphasizes that salvation is entirely a work of God's grace and election, rejecting any human effort or addition to the gospel. The text warns against false prophets who disguise themselves as...

The sermon explores the doctrine of justification by faith as the foundation for a believer's peace with God, drawing from Romans 5:1. It emphasizes that this peace is not merely an emotional state but a secure legal standing before God, achieved through the imputation of Christ's righteousness rather than human effort. The message distinguishes between the objective reality of being at peace with...

One of the remarkable consistencies across many human languages is the distinction between addressing one person and addressing multiple people. The pattern extends across languages spoken worldwide today. Biblical Hebrew and Greek are no exception. Scripture's original languages consistently distinguish singular from plural pronouns, and the distinction carries meaning. In some passages knowing w...

This piece challenges Roman Catholic believers to examine their own Bible against traditional church teachings, arguing that Scripture contradicts doctrines such as apostolic succession, purgatory, and the intercession of saints. It asserts that the Bible explicitly forbids adding to or taking from God's word and emphasizes that salvation is found solely through faith in Jesus Christ, who is the o...

The sermon centers on the declaration that God is not the author of confusion, contrasting divine order with the division and deception introduced by the devil and human error. It argues that the only reliable foundation for faith and unity is the Bible, warning against the subtle influence of false teachings and worldly compromises that fragment the church. Using the historical example of Solomon...

Humanity living life before God is the theme of Psalm 92 and the Bible as a whole. In this sermon on Psalm 92:1–15 titled "Godly or Ungodly," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones takes the opportunity to walk through the psalm and observe the life of people before God's presence. What are the two types of people in this world? Listen to hear the only distinction that truly includes all people in one of two cate...

This sermon explores two essential attributes of God: His spirituality and His simplicity. The speaker explains that God is spirit, meaning He is immaterial, invisible, and without a physical body, which necessitates worship in spirit and truth rather than through physical images or idols. The message highlights Jesus Christ as the unique image of the invisible God, making the divine nature visibl...

Chapter 12 of John Owen's The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded establishes that true spiritual mindedness requires a fundamental transformation of our affections—our deepest desires, loves, and longings. Owen argues that because human affections are thoroughly corrupted by the Fall, they naturally rebel against God and cling to worldly vanities. This depravity cannot be cured by temporar...

This sermon examines the nuanced teachings of Jesus in Matthew 7 regarding the proper exercise of judgment and the nature of persistent prayer. It distinguishes between rash, hypocritical criticism and righteous judgment, emphasizing that believers must first address their own sins before addressing those of others. The text further clarifies the distinction between sharing the gospel with the uns...

The devotional explores the spiritual discipline of waiting, using the narrative of Ruth and Boaz to illustrate the tension between human urgency and divine timing. It addresses the emotional difficulty of suspending judgment when outcomes are uncertain, particularly when high expectations are not immediately met. The message offers a practical method for balancing expectations by objectively weig...

In Chapter 11 of The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded, John Owen shifts his focus from the mental exercise of spiritual thoughts to the foundational seat of spiritual-mindedness: the human affections. Owen argues that the affections—the deep longings, loves, and delights of the heart—are the governing helm of the soul, determining its true direction, sincerity, and ultimate spiritual sta...

In America, we now spend $220 per family on Halloween – and just $40 on Easter. Meanwhile, harvest festivals are increasingly excuses to celebrate the Day of the Dead, Wicca has become a badge of honor, and the horror genre is exploding. Kevin Swanson and Bill Jack discuss the history of Halloween, its modern descent into glorifying death and darkness, and whether Christians today should still cel...

The sermon contrasts the human desire to earn salvation through works with God's provision of redemption through the blood of Jesus Christ. Using Exodus 24 as the primary text, it highlights the Israelites' pledge to obey the law against Moses' response of offering a sacrifice, illustrating that the law condemns while the tabernacle and cross provide the remedy for sin. The message explains that J...

This sermon examines the account of Elisha and King Joash to illustrate the spiritual danger of stopping short of God's intended victory. The central message emphasizes that divine promises are often contingent upon human perseverance and full commitment to the spiritual battle. The preacher argues that Joash's decision to strike the ground only three times, rather than five or six, reveals a lack...

The sermon explores the distinction between human wisdom and the hidden wisdom of God revealed through the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that true faith rests in divine power rather than eloquent speech. It addresses the spiritual stagnation of the Corinthian church, urging believers to move beyond carnal behaviors like envy and division toward mature growth in Christ. The text highlights the necessity...

This sermon examines Genesis 6, contrasting the pervasive corruption of humanity with the sustaining power of God's unchanging promise. The central message asserts that while sin inevitably leads to destruction, God's grace preserves the faithful, as seen in Noah's obedience and the provision of the ark. The text explores theological difficulties regarding the 'sons of God' and God's repentance, e...

The sermon explores the counter-cultural command to rejoice in trials, arguing that such difficulties are necessary for building Christian perseverance and maturity. It contrasts the natural human tendency to flee or complain with the biblical call to endure, using the example of Job and the refining fire metaphor to illustrate how suffering purifies faith. The message emphasizes that believers sh...

In this message from Joshua chapter 9, the preacher examines how the Israelites examined the Gibeonites' evidence and personal benefits through their own senses rather than seeking the Lord's counsel, leading them to make a league they should not have. He warns against trusting human wisdom or fleshly desires in decisions and urges believers to exercise caution, acknowledge God in all ways, seek H...

This sermon explores the illustration of the true vine in John 15, emphasizing that the primary responsibility of the believer is not to produce fruit through human effort, but to abide in Christ. Listen along as Pastor Gable contrasts the failed vine of Israel with Jesus, the true vine, and identifies the Father as the husbandman who prunes and purges branches to maximize fruitfulness for His glo...