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This sermon explores the tension between God's acceptance of worship and His judgment on sin, as depicted in Leviticus chapters 8 through 10. It highlights that God appoints those who serve Him, emphasizing that even consecrated priests like Aaron and his sons remained sinners requiring atonement. The narrative contrasts the fire that accepted the offerings in chapter 9 with the fire that consumed...

Movement 1: The Question of Christ's Identity (Matthew 16: 13-15) Movement 2: The Revelation of Christ's Identity (Matthew 16: 16-17) Movement 3: The Foundation and Security of Christ's Church (Matthew 16: 18) Movement 4: The Authority and Responsibility of Christ's Church (Matthew 16: 10-20) Movement 5: Theological Implications for the Church Today Movement 6: A Prophetic Word to the Contemporary...

As he nears the end of his prophecy, Micah breaks into a lament. He openly mourns the loss of the godly and the pervasive practices of injustice. But in the final verse here, grief gives way to hope. God is still on the throne, poised to save those who call on him.

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...

Judas chose a wrong path that led to his being possessed by the devil. He was warned, but he chose the path of destruction. Jesus knew He needed to go to the cross. Judas was not predetermined to go to hell. He chose to reject every opportunity of salvation offered to him. He is in hell today.

Psalm 22:12–21 brings the reader into the interior experience of the suffering Messiah during the hour of crucifixion. This exposition traces the vivid imagery of encircling enemies, physical anguish, and divine abandonment as the psalmist's words find their ultimate fulfilment in the passion of Christ, the one who bore the curse in the place of his people. Main points: - the enemies encircling Ch...

The sermon explores the theological concept of Christian knowing as presented in 1 John 5, emphasizing that true knowledge of God is a divine gift rather than a product of human deduction. It contrasts the biblical epistemology, which relies on God's revealed truth, with the modern cultural trend of relativism and uncertainty that questions the possibility of objective knowledge. The message highl...

I. As Children II. With Confidence III. In Unison

Closing Thought: Beloved, let us trust God with the outcome of our ministry, depend upon Him for courage, and proclaim His gospel without compromise. Let us speak with honesty and love, seeking His approval above the praise of men. Because our Savior is risen, let us keep laboring with confidence, knowing that in Him our labor, like the Apostle Paul's, is not in vain.

This sermon examines Psalm 17 as a Christological prayer, arguing that the psalmist's confident appeal to his own purity points to Jesus, the only truly righteous man whose prayers are heard by the Father. The teaching highlights the theological concept of imputed righteousness, explaining that believers are counted as righteous not by their own merit but by the transfer of Christ's perfect standi...

This sermon examines the religious trial of Jesus in Matthew 26, contrasting the 'faithful and true witness' of Christ with the false, twisted, self-righteous, and compliant witnesses present in the Sanhedrin. The exposition highlights the corruption of the judicial process, noting how legal requirements were violated to condemn an innocent man, while Jesus maintained a silence of confidence and p...

The sermon explores the theological distinction between receiving God's grace and accepting its implications for daily life, using the healing of the man at the pool of Bethesda as a foundational example. It argues that salvation is a gift of irresistible grace that must be received before it can be accepted, a principle that extends to enduring trials such as illness and weakness. By citing the s...

Using Abraham's journey into Egypt in Genesis 12, this message examines how fear can drive believers to make decisions that compromise their faith and obedience to God. Faced with famine, Abraham chose to rely on human reasoning rather than trust the promises God had already given him, leading him to deceive Pharaoh and place his wife Sarai in a vulnerable position. The preacher emphasizes that fe...

This sermon explores the transformative work of God in making believers new creatures, emphasizing that reconciliation with God is achieved solely through the substitutionary atonement of Jesus Christ. The message highlights the believer's identity as an ambassador for Christ, entrusted with the ministry and message of reconciliation to a lost world. It outlines the motivation for this mission, ro...

"How Long Will You Wait? When They Ask, What Will We Say?" Primary Scriptures: Joshua 18:3; Deuteronomy 6:16–25; Deuteronomy 9:1–3 This message emphasizes the importance of taking God at His Word, walking in the life He has graciously provided, and leaving behind a testimony that points the next generation to Jesus Christ. Through the experiences of Israel in Deuteronomy and Joshua, we discover th...

This Week on "The Friends of Israel Today" Radio: Does the Bible say we should support Israel? Absolutely! This week, our series on biblical Zionism takes us to several of God's major covenants with Israel: the Abrahamic, Davidic, and New Covenants. While some believe Israel's unfaithfulness to the Lord cancels these promises, all of them are held together by the strength and faithfulness of God....

The sermon emphasizes that salvation is received solely through grace by trusting in Jesus Christ, distinguishing true saving faith from mere religious knowledge or works. It argues that while many claim to be people of faith, only those who place their confidence in the specific object of Jesus Christ are secure, as He is the only one capable of atoning for sin. The message highlights the necessi...

A Work in Progress, But a Work of God Summary of the Message This message emphasizes the wonderful truth that God is not looking for people who possess all the abilities necessary to accomplish His purposes, but for humble, teachable, surrendered servants who are available to His ability. Through the life of Moses, we discover how God transforms a self-sufficient man into a meek and faithful serva...

The sermon introduces the Sermon on the Mount by summarizing the preceding chapters of Matthew, establishing Jesus as the sinless Messiah who came to destroy the works of the devil and fulfill all righteousness. The central focus is on the first four Beatitudes, which are presented as an upside-down kingdom philosophy that contrasts worldly standards of self-confidence and power with the spiritual...

Dawn Hill examines GeorDavie's claims of prophetic authority, Kathryn Krick's defense of him at 5F Church, and the use of Scripture to portray scrutiny as persecution. She addresses the claim that prophets belong to the Godhead, examines Isaiah 5:20 and 2 Timothy 3:1–5 in context, and compares GeorDavie's denial of misconduct with statements from a Paris service. This episode calls Christians to t...

Pastor Mark Hogan teaches on prayer in the general epistles, drawing from Hebrews 4:14-16 to show believers can come boldly to the throne of grace because Christ is a sympathetic high priest, and from Hebrews 13 to request prayer for ministry and restoration. He expounds James 1 and 4 on asking God for wisdom in faith and examining selfish motives, and James 5 on praying in suffering, praying for...

Why would David pray "Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me" (Psalm 51:11), when he had seen the Spirit of the LORD depart from Saul (1 Samuel 16:14)? Peter was standing in faith beside the Lord Jesus Christ at the Last Supper, so read Luke 22:32 and ask what he still had to be converted from. Then ask what sacrifice God will not despise when a man comes back to...