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This devotional examines the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector to illustrate that true righteousness is found not in self-reliance but in humble dependence on God's mercy. It contrasts the Pharisee's pride and contempt for others with the tax collector's confession of sin and plea for forgiveness, highlighting that the latter is justified before God. The central message emphasizes that...

This sermon explores the vital importance of experiencing the felt presence of God in the daily lives of believers, drawing primarily from Exodus 33. It argues that while God is omnipresent, the conscious awareness of His companionship transforms worship, prayer, and the handling of life's difficulties. The text emphasizes that true worship involves bringing thanksgiving rather than merely seeking...

This sermon examines the Christian perspective on civil government by analyzing Romans 13:1-7 and Article 36 of the Belgic Confession. It argues that government is ordained by God to restrain human depravity and maintain order, countering the modern secular notion of a complete separation between church and state. The teaching highlights two primary duties of the state: bearing the sword to execut...

[Sunday School] London Baptist Confession of Faith - Chase Kitzmiller

The sermon centers on the exhortation to fight the good fight of faith, urging believers to move beyond passive Christianity and actively share the gospel with others. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6, the message contrasts the world's pursuit of material wealth with the spiritual gain found in godliness and contentment, warning against the love of money as a root of evil. The text emphasizes that Christi...

The sermon explores the necessity of true repentance by examining Job's final response to God in Job 42, contrasting it with the superficial self-esteem culture often found in modern Christianity. It argues that a correct view of God's majesty, as depicted through the creatures Behemoth and Leviathan, inevitably leads to a humble acknowledgment of one's own sinfulness and dependence on grace. The...

Today's Sunday School examines the theological reality that corrupted nature remains in believers even after regeneration, as outlined in the 1689 Confession. It explores the ongoing internal conflict between the flesh and the Spirit, citing Romans 7 to illustrate that while believers are positionally justified and pardoned, they still struggle with actual transgression and the first motions of si...

The Gospel of God - Message 35 - Peace with God - Romans 5:1-2. So many want the peace of God, but are missing the truth that we must first have peace with God! Augustine wrote in Confessions, "You made us for yourself, and our hearts find no peace until they rest in you." And Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones points to Romans 5:1-11 to show us the absolute certainty of our security in Christ. The good work...

Main Points God's people stand condemned for their sin (vv. 1–8). God's judgment should lead us to sorrow (vv. 8–16). This sermon examines the opening chapter of Micah, highlighting the dual themes of divine judgment and prophetic sorrow. The message identifies the transgressions of Israel and Judah, specifically idolatry and spiritual unfaithfulness, as the cause for God's impending wrath. It emp...

This conversation explores the transformative power of the gospel in the Muslim world, emphasizing that God's sovereignty ensures salvation regardless of cultural resistance. The discussion highlights the importance of genuine conversion, defined by radical and permanent change rather than mere verbal confession, and the necessity of building authentic relationships to share the faith effectively....

Acts 24:13 But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets.

This sermon explores the local church as the primary divine instrument for preserving believers against apostasy, grounded in the text of Hebrews 10. The central argument posits that a genuine grasp of the life-transforming gospel, which grants unrestricted access to God through Christ's blood, naturally results in a corporate life of drawing near to God with confidence and holding fast to the con...

This sermon examines the identity of the Lamb in Revelation 5, focusing on the theological significance of His seven horns and seven eyes. The message highlights that the seven horns represent complete authority and power, while the seven eyes, identified as the seven spirits of God, signify perfect, personal, and all-encompassing knowledge. By connecting this imagery to Old Testament prophecies a...

I. What is Required II. Why is Condemned III. What is Experienced

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Text: Luke 7:1-10 Theme: Not Worthy – Just Say The Word 1. The opinion of the elders 2. The confession by the Centurion 3. The commendation by the Saviour Closing Prayer