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Discover how to overcome spiritual discouragement in Encouragement Behind & Ahead Pt. 2. God's Word offers unshakeable hope! When believers face disappointment and weakened resolve, the temptation is to listen to our own doubts. God answers this exact struggle in the book of Haggai by calling His people to consider their ways and trust His promises. We must learn to preach biblical truth to oursel...

PM sermons are preceded by a Confessional, Catechism, Historic Creed lesson, or a lesson from the NT (Usually 5 minutes or so) Heidelberg Catechism 31 Q. Why is he called "Christ," meaning "anointed"? A. Because he has been ordained by God the Father and has been anointed with the Holy Spirit to be our chief prophet and teacher who fully reveals to us the secret counsel and will of God concerning...

This sermon addresses the common objection that believers lack the willpower to maintain their salvation, arguing instead that security rests entirely on the supernatural power of God. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:5, the message emphasizes that true Christians are kept by divine strength rather than human effort, contrasting this with the fleeting nature of self-reliance. The preacher outlines the certa...

The sermon explores the theological transition from being a servant under the law to becoming an adopted son of God through faith in Christ. It highlights the believer's new identity as an heir with a guaranteed future inheritance, emphasizing that this status is granted by God's timing and grace rather than human effort. The message details the comfort of the Holy Spirit, who bears witness to thi...

2026-11-01 PM - Rev. Jeph Nobel - The Spirit of the Sacraments - [Genesis 2:8-19, Belgic Article 33]

This sermon examines the act of Jesus washing the disciples' feet as a profound symbol of His condescension and the necessity of divine cleansing for salvation. It contrasts the disciples' ambition for status with Christ's focus on His redemptive mission, highlighting that true greatness is found in humble service rather than ritual performance. The text explores the theological distinction betwee...

Grab you Bible and join us from Whitemarsh Island Baptist Church as our Adult Sunday School begins a study of Paul's letters to the church at Corinth where he reminds a real church with real problems of it's foundation in the cross of Christ, the Lordship of Jesus, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and their hope for the future.

The spread of the gospel to the nations is entirely dependent on the sovereign will of God, as He directs missionaries to preach according to His plan, illuminates the minds of the hearers, and regenerates hearts. Without the work of the Holy Spirit, preaching is in vain. But the Spirit never works without the Word, but through it for the effectual calling of God's elect from among the nations.

This sermon examines 1 Peter 3:18-22 to clarify the theological meaning of baptism, distinguishing it from physical water immersion and identifying it as the Holy Spirit's work of uniting believers with Christ. By analyzing the Greek term *antitype*, the teaching draws a parallel between Noah's ark as a type of salvation and the believer's identification with Jesus as the antitype. The central arg...

This teaching explores the concept of believers as vessels within the body of Christ, emphasizing that true sanctification is not achieved through human effort or performance but through the work of the Holy Spirit. The sermon explains that cleansing oneself from dishonor involves a spiritual transformation where the believer's gaze is fixed on Christ, resulting in a changed nature that desires ri...

There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unt...

Come join us in worshiping the only true and living God, Father, Son, and Spirit! With singing and the reading of his word. Text today covers Romans 9:1-5

This sermon explores the theological significance of the Feast of Unleavened Bread in Exodus 12, connecting the removal of leaven to the believer's sanctification and the burial of Christ. The message emphasizes that while the Passover lamb points to redemption, the unleavened bread illustrates the necessity of removing sin from one's life as a response to that grace. It highlights the importance...

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In "He Set His Face" (Luke 9:51-62), Charles Sebold follows Jesus onto the long road to Jerusalem. The disciples still do not grasp that He will be delivered into the hands of men, yet Jesus knows exactly where the road ends and sets His face like flint, as the Servant of Isaiah 50, toward the cross. A Samaritan village refuses to receive Him, and James and John, fresh from seeing Elijah on the mo...

The sermon explores the narrative of Thomas in John 20, highlighting how his physical absence from the first appearance of the risen Christ led to eight days of doubt and isolation. It argues that the gathering of the church is essential for receiving the assurance of the Savior's presence and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, contrasting Thomas's initial skepticism with his eventual confession...

1. Proof of our adoption. Fruit of the Holy Spirit. (Evidence fo Holiness) 2. Privilege of our adoption, Witness of the Hoy Spirit. 3. The Promise of adoption, heirs of God. Note: "led" v14 of the Spirit of God, "agontai" Present Tense-Passive- Indicative.

The Canons of Dort The Fifth Head of Doctrine – The Perseverance of the Saints ARTICLE 12 – This doctrine of perseverance (that the saints may never be lost) does not work pride in man, but works humility, reverence, piety, patience, prayer, endurance in suffering, confession of the truth, and rejoicing. This certainty of perseverance, however, is so far from exciting in believers a spirit of prid...

The sermon centers on the command to be perfect as God is perfect, clarifying that this standard is attainable through the empowering work of the Holy Spirit rather than human effort alone. It distinguishes between devotional application and doctrinal truth, warning against misapplying passages like the Sermon on the Mount or the Book of Acts to personal salvation. The message confronts the popula...

(Sunday Service) 1 Peter 1:1-2: "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you."

Psalter selection: 91 A

This sermon examines the distinction between external religious performance and genuine, God-centered devotion by analyzing James 1:26-27. It argues that an unbridled tongue reveals a worthless religion characterized by self-deception and a focus on outward appearances rather than the fruit of the Spirit. The message contrasts this with pure religion, which is defined by a humble disposition to ca...

This sermon was preached on November 1, 2026 at Antioch Presbyterian Church, a congregation of Calvary Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America located in Woodruff, South Carolina. Pastor Zachary Groff preached this sermon entitled "Raise a Contribution" on Exodus 25:1-9. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠info@antiochp...