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This sermon examines the certification of the gospel through the authority of Scripture, emphasizing that the Bible is the inspired, preserved, and powerful Word of God. It argues that the gospel is not a human invention but a divine message validated by the Old and New Testaments, particularly regarding Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. The teaching distinguishes between wishful thinking...

Alex Newman is an award-winning international freelance journalist, author, researcher, educator and consultant. He is senior editor for The New American. He is founder and CEO of Liberty Sentinel and a national syndicator of radio and TV programs including Behind the Deep State which airs on WVCY Television (Milwaukee, WI) and VCY.tv. He's authored or co-authored numerous articles and books inclu...

God always gives good gifts. Man's response to these good gifts is one of sin and rebellion since the fall. The end of man's sinful works is death. God gives the perfect gift of Jesus Christ to deliver his beloved people from death, and gives them eternal life in Jesus Christ the perfect gift of God for all our needs.

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...

Kevin Swanson and Daniel Craig discuss two school shootings with very different outcomes. In one, hundreds of police did nothing for 77 minutes; in the other, one man stopped the shooter immediately. They boil down the huge implications for what it means to be a man – and how to train our boys to assume manhood. They discuss… - How hard it is to being willing to "die" for others in even the smalle...

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...

Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. Do not err, my beloved brethren.

Reading: Revelation 5 Text: Lord's Day 17 Christ reveals His glory through the resurrection. 1. The glory of his righteousness 2. The glory of his renewal 3. The glory of his return Questions for reflection 1. What struck you from this sermon? 2. Some people struggle with guilt when death approaches? What comfort does Christ's resurrection offer us in this regard? 3. How does Christ prepare us to...

Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. Do not err, my beloved brethren.

The sermon explores Psalm 22 as a prophetic depiction of Christ's suffering, highlighting three key movements: the King's abandonment, rejection, and ultimate victory. It addresses the theological tension of Jesus's cry of dereliction, clarifying that while He experienced the separation from God caused by sin, the Trinitarian unity remained intact. The message emphasizes that Christ's humiliation...

This sermon emphasizes the central necessity of preaching Jesus Christ and Him crucified, arguing that this focus is sufficient for the church's life and growth. It examines the apostolic choice to reject human wisdom and eloquence in favor of the demonstration of the Spirit and power, highlighting how this approach addresses the deepest spiritual needs of humanity. The message explores the office...

What does God's word say about death?

From Genesis 15, the preacher shows that God counted Abraham's faith to him for righteousness, and calls God the accountant who keeps the record of every soul's debt. He walks through Abraham's failures recorded in Genesis, including Hagar, his laughter at God's promise and twice calling his wife his sister, and shows that Scripture never excuses sin. From Romans 4, Hebrews 10, Psalm 103 and Hebre...

Pastor Lee McKinnon expounds on Colossians 3:11, emphasizing that believers are a new creation in Christ, having put off the old man and put on the new. He argues against the notion of a dual nature where the old and new selves compete for dominance, asserting instead that the old self is dead and the new self holds all the advantages of union with Christ. The central theme is that Christ is the b...

From Death to Life

This sermon examines Job's intense lamentation in Job chapter three, where he curses the day of his birth and questions the purpose of suffering. The exposition highlights that while Job's grief is profound and human, he does not curse God, maintaining a distinction between lamenting circumstances and rejecting faith. The text contrasts this despair with the Christian assurance of peace and rest f...

This sermon examines the supernatural events following the death of Jesus in Matthew 27, specifically the earthquake, the splitting of rocks, and the opening of graves. The preacher argues that the earthquake signifies God the Father's response to the Son's cry and His wrath against the wicked, drawing parallels to Old Testament accounts of divine intervention. The opening of the graves and the su...

THE DAY THE GRAVEYARD GIVES UP ITS DEAD! 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 (KJV) The cemetery is not the final destination of the child of God. Because Jesus Christ conquered death, every believer has the promise of resurrection and eternal life. Paul's message to the Thessalonian believers teaches us how to walk in a way that pleases God, how to love one another, how to live faithfully in a troubled world,...

This sermon examines the confession of the Roman centurion and soldiers at the foot of the cross, highlighting the dramatic reversal from brutal executioners to terrified witnesses of Jesus' divine identity. The text explores how the supernatural phenomena accompanying Christ's death, such as the earthquake and the splitting of rocks, struck terror into the hearts of these hardened men, compelling...

The sermon centers on the solemn warning found in Hebrews 2:1-4, urging believers to give earnest heed to the gospel and to avoid neglecting a great salvation. It contrasts the eternal blessings reserved for those who believe in Christ with the inescapable judgment and hell that await those who reject the message. The speaker emphasizes that unbelief is a growing sin that brings condemnation, whil...

The sermon centers on the Lord's assurance to Paul in Corinth, emphasizing that God has appointed many people in the city for salvation and that believers are called to proclaim the gospel without fear. It connects this biblical narrative to the contemporary context of church growth and the need to reach unreached individuals in the local community. The message highlights the divine promise of pre...