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Is fear of what is to come a motivation for changing your life? We should be afraid of what is to come, a time of judgment on the earth.

The sermon addresses the critical question of whether a Christian can lose their salvation, affirming the doctrine of eternal security based on the authority of Scripture. It begins by establishing the urgent need for salvation, describing the sinner's state as one of hopelessness and separation from God, before outlining the essential steps of repentance and faith for conversion. The central argu...

1. The Trial Of Faith 2. Power Even Over Death 3. Hope In Christ

This sermon explores the concept of spiritual stability by examining Peter's urgent desire to remind believers of foundational truths before his death. The central message presents the list of virtues in 2 Peter 1:5-8 as a divine recipe for consistent spiritual growth, countering the common experience of emotional highs and lows in the Christian life. The speaker emphasizes that 'adding' virtue to...

The sermon explores the inseparable relationship between repentance and faith, describing them as two sides of the same coin in the process of salvation. Using the parable of the fig tree in Luke 13, the teaching illustrates that while God performs the work of conviction and drawing, the individual must respond by turning from unbelief to belief. The message corrects common misconceptions, such as...

This sermon examines the theological necessity of the virgin birth as a demonstration of God's sovereignty, arguing that a sinless human nature was required for Jesus to offer a perfect sacrifice for sin. The teaching explores how the Holy Spirit's supernatural intervention ensured that no human sin was involved in Christ's conception, distinguishing Him from all other humans who are born with a s...

This passage is a lot more meaningful if you can have a better understanding of the word for "sure" and the word for "simple". Sure is used by Paul and Peter in the New Testament and compared to their experience with Christ. The word for simple is actually a word that means an open-gate or door. And the image here is compared to our mind that has an open gate with no filter to keep things out or k...

Should executions be live streamed, and how should believers view capital punishment? In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Josh Philpot and Pastor Richard Caldwell examine the debate regarding public executions through the lens of biblical justice. Prompted by the news of Nidal Hasan facing a firing squad, they discuss what the Bible says about the death penalty. Pastor Caldwell expl...

This sermon examines the significance of Lazarus as living proof of Jesus's authority over death, arguing that his mere existence validated Jesus's claim to be the resurrection and the life. The speaker highlights how this tangible evidence led many to believe in Christ, fulfilling the pattern of signs revealing God's glory throughout the Gospel of John. Conversely, the sermon notes that this same...

What is true religion? Many people say that true religion is whatever makes people feel good, or whatever makes them experience the sense of the divine. But in this sermon from Psalm 84:1–3 titled "The Living God," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones gives a very different answer. He says that according to God's word, true religion is that which worships and believes the living God. The true God that has revea...

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, join Pastor Steve Williamson and host Blake Lindsey for Episode Five of our Better Together series that is focusing on the fabric of family, marriage relationships and the rearing of children. Pastor Williamson has entitled this week's episode, Love That Lasts A Lifetime, and details the responsibilities of the husband and wife as to how to have this love that w...

The writer's instruction transitions in Hebrews 11:33, analyzing the active nature of faith through examples where God granted military victories, justice was served, and promises were obtained when men were "offensive" or proactive in their exercise of faith. But then the writer moves to active acts of faith, which are more defensive in nature. Acts by which men actively trusted in God to deliver...

This sermon examines the theological distinction between true salvation and false religion through the narrative of Cain and Abel in Genesis. The central argument posits that Cain's offering represents a human scheme based on effort and self-satisfaction, which runs counter to God's revealed mind of grace and blood sacrifice, whereas Abel's offering reflects obedience to divine provision. The teac...

This sermon defines the gospel as the specific message of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, emphasizing that it is the sole requirement for salvation and distinct from religious rituals or moralistic living. Pastor Friesen argues that because the gospel is of divine origin and received freely, it must be given freely without being tied to financial compensation or human effort. The message...

This sermon examines the ministry, death, and resurrection of the two witnesses described in Revelation 11, emphasizing their divine empowerment and prophetic role during the first half of the tribulation. The teaching connects these figures to the imagery of olive trees and candlesticks in Zechariah 4, illustrating that their effectiveness relies entirely on the Holy Spirit rather than human effo...

Ecclesiastes 7:1-4

Jesus is baptized, then tempted. His public ministry begins in Nazareth and Capernaum. Already threatened with death!

A Kenyan preacher, Paul Mackenzie, and 28 others have been convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult. How did the Good News International Church become the center of the horrifying Shakahola massacre? We investigate the history, religious teachings, mass graves, criminal convictions, and government failures behind this tragedy.

With Election Day just two weeks away, we must be fully cognizant that life vs death, pro-life vs. pro-abortion is on the ballot. Those we elect to office and the ideals they hold will determine what type of policies advance, one to protect life, another to take life. Furthermore, a number of states have a referendum question on the ballot, a constitutional amendment which some states are seeking...

Bible Reading: Matthew 11:1-19 1. The friend who draws near 2. The Friend who cares 3. The friend who forgives This sermon explores the title of Jesus as the friend of sinners, contrasting His approach with the rejection shown by the Pharisees in Matthew 11. The central message highlights that Christ actively draws near to those in need, cares deeply for their souls, and ultimately forgives their...

The putting off is necessary to the putting on; and the first thing to put off is the old mind.

John 6:60-71 records the day many of Jesus' disciples stopped following him. This sermon shows that the hard saying about eating his flesh and drinking his blood was a deliberate shock. Jesus pressed the picture of bread until it broke, so that hearers who wanted more loaves would see that he gives himself in death. The saying forced a decision. Many turned back, and Jesus asked the Twelve whether...