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This sermon examines the transitional narrative in Exodus 4, focusing on the theological tension of God hardening Pharaoh's heart and the enigmatic episode of Zipporah circumcising her son. The preacher distinguishes between God's prescriptive will, which commands righteousness, and His decretive will, which sovereignly permits sin for the purpose of demonstrating divine power and glory, using the...

(1) Israel Watch: We discuss Israel's October 27 election results and the internal threat of Arab citizens in Israel. A special video regarding I.D.S.: Israel Derangement Syndrome with examples of I.D.S. at a Jerry Seinfeld stage performance. (2) Leftist Violence by crazed, devil-possessed, liberal white women: one torching an I.C.E. facility, another reciting her poem celebrating Charlie Kirk's a...

This Sunday we begin working through the midway point in the book Judges. This transition begins in our passage this week, and stretches on into Jephthah's view in the coming weeks. The continuing reminder is that we need a king, and none of these judges have been the deliverer the people ultimately need: the king they need is Christ. But this point in the book also reminds us that although bad le...

The sermon examines the Last Supper through three symbolic elements found in Luke 22: the bread, the cup, and the hand of betrayal. The bread is presented as a picture of shared participation and corporate fellowship, emphasizing that the Lord's Table unites believers in Christ's atoning work rather than serving as a purely individualistic experience. The cup illustrates the new covenant establish...

This sermon interprets Psalm 16 through a Christological lens, arguing that the psalm primarily describes Christ's fulfillment of the covenant that Adam failed to keep. The preacher outlines how Christ, as the God-man, pledges exclusive loyalty to the Father, rejects false worship, and maintains a secure relationship with God even in the face of death. The text highlights the parallel between Chri...

The sermon explores one of the most extraordinary demonstrations of God's covenant faithfulness in Scripture, revealing how the Lord's promise to Abram ultimately foreshadows the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. After promising Abram the land of Canaan, God commands him to prepare a solemn covenant ceremony involving animals cut in two, a practice in which those passing between the pieces invoked...

God is so gracious to us sinners that we get to live our lives for His glory forever! You can only serve one of two masters. If we serve sin, the wages that it pays are death. It gives an illusion of freedom, but it is a cruel taskmaster that always enslaves. But when we become servants of Christ, we now have life and true freedom. We don't have to live in the shame of the past; we have the blessi...

In Matthew 17, Jesus reveals His divine glory through the Transfiguration, demonstrating that He is the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Throughout the chapter, Jesus strengthens His disciples' faith, reminding them of His power, provision, and coming death and resurrection. Pastor Matt Dean challenges us to respond in two ways: remember and believe. By intentionally remembering God's fait...

This sermon explores the life of Franciscus Junius, a lesser-known Reformation figure who consistently found himself at the center of major theological and political events. The narrative highlights God's sovereign providence in preserving Junius from death, guiding his conversion from atheism to faith, and shaping his ministry across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Key themes include the co...

What do the promises God made throughout the Old Testament have to do with Jesus Christ? In Acts 13, the Apostle Paul answers that question by taking his hearers on a journey through the history of Israel, showing how God's promises—from Abraham to David—were all pointing to the coming of a Savior. Preaching in the synagogue at Antioch of Pisidia, Paul declares that Jesus is the promised Deliverer...

When Jesus talked people listened. These men said, never a man spake like this man. When Jesus spoke, his words carried inherent authority that caused immediate physical and spiritual changes, ranging from calming nature to raising the dead. Jesus' voice was stronger than death, demonstrating that his words did not merely inform but actively enacted reality, as seen when he raised Lazarus and the...

Pontius Pilate was a man who thought he was God. In John 19:6–11, we see the danger of living as though we are our own masters. Yet we also see the wonder of the gospel: the One who alone is God willingly submitted to death, taking the place of guilty sinners so that all who trust in Him might be forgiven. The Judge became our Savior, and in Christ there is no condemnation!

The Passover and the days of unleavened bread were important to the nation of Israel. The Passover was the day when God spared the firstborn of Israel and killed the firstborn of Egypt. Jesus Christ fulfilled the typology of the Passover. He is our Passover. We must trust in His sacrificial death in our place. His broken body and His shed blood are the only means of salvation for anyone. His resur...

This sermon explores the theological concept of union with Christ as presented in Colossians 3:3-4. The central message breaks down this union into three distinct aspects: the believer's death to sin, their current life hidden with Christ in God, and their future appearance in glory. The tone is instructional and encouraging, emphasizing that this spiritual reality is objective and secure regardle...

This sermon explores the profound assurance found in 2 Timothy 1:12, where Paul declares his confidence in God's ability to preserve his soul despite suffering and persecution. The central message emphasizes that this confidence is not unique to apostles but is available to all believers who know whom they have believed. The exposition highlights the power of the gospel to overcome shame in a host...

Text:Genesis 2:17 Title: The Beginning of Death 1. Though created unto life 2. Found guilty of rebellion 3. Executed with curse

This sermon explores the practical implications of the Christian hope in the resurrection, urging believers to respond to this assurance with unwavering stability and energetic service. The central message is that the reality of life after death should motivate Christians to stand firm in biblical truth against cultural pressures and false teachings. Furthermore, the text calls for a life of dilig...

Bible Questions and Answers: Common Grace and Elders - What is Common Grace (Matthew 5:44–45)? -- What is grace? Grace is the favor of God which empowers His Creatures to find joy in living in His world. -- What is the background to grace? The fall of mankind into sin which deserves immediate separation from God forever. -- How can God give grace to sinners? Common grace flows indirectly from Chri...

Baptism And… (2) 1. Baptism and suffering 2. Baptism and repentance 3. Baptism and death

Lord's Day 16 II. The Cause of Death II. The Reason for Christ's Death III. The Reason for the Christian's Death

Satan is a real, destructive enemy who deceives, tempts, blinds many to the gospel, entangles us in sin. But Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came to undo his works. Through His death and resurrection, Christ dealt with sin, defeated the powers of darkness, and offers forgiveness, freedom, and reconciliation with God. Evil will not have the last word: Christ will judge it, overthrow Satan, and bring...

This sermon concludes a series tracing the biblical narrative of redemption by examining the book of Revelation as the ultimate unveiling of Jesus Christ's glory and authority. It emphasizes that the central focus of Revelation is not merely future events, but the person of the King who reigns over history and holds the keys to death. The message highlights the church's call to faithfulness amidst...

Through faith in the resurrected Christ we may attain the resurrection from the dead. We will see how by his resurrection Christ has: 1. Overcome death 2. Raised us up to a new life 3. Pledged our glorious resurrection Lord's Day 17