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In Chapter 17 of The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded, John Owen addresses the severe danger of spiritual decay—a spiritual condition worse than mere slow growth, where a believer's initial love, vigor, and affection for heavenly things gradually wane over time. Owen carefully distinguishes between perceived decays (caused by temporary seasons of severe temptation or natural changes in e...

This sermon presents a Calvinistic exposition of Ephesians 1:1-5, emphasizing that salvation is the result of God's sovereign decree rather than human merit. The speaker argues that believers were chosen by God before the foundation of the world, establishing that election is an act of divine grace that precedes any human action or response. The text highlights the theological distinction between...

Repentance is to turn away from sin and instead seek to live a life in conformity to the law of God with the help of the Holy Spirit.

The piece presents a detailed account of a widespread religious revival occurring across the Saratoga region, highlighting the transformation of previously destitute areas into centers of fervent faith. It documents the rapid growth of congregations in towns such as Malta, Stillwater, Ballston, and Galway, where hundreds of individuals have publicly professed their faith and joined the church. The...

Listen-in to today's This Day In The Word radio teaching broadcast, "The Church Indoctrinated by the World," and let's see what God's Word has to say.

Humanity living life before God is the theme of Psalm 92 and the Bible as a whole. In this sermon on Psalm 92:1–15 titled "Godly or Ungodly," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones takes the opportunity to walk through the psalm and observe the life of people before God's presence. What are the two types of people in this world? Listen to hear the only distinction that truly includes all people in one of two cate...

This sermon explores two essential attributes of God: His spirituality and His simplicity. The speaker explains that God is spirit, meaning He is immaterial, invisible, and without a physical body, which necessitates worship in spirit and truth rather than through physical images or idols. The message highlights Jesus Christ as the unique image of the invisible God, making the divine nature visibl...

Modernized text, "In Part 3 of A Treatise on the Religious Affections, Jonathan Edwards sets out to identify the distinguishing marks of truly spiritual, divine grace versus counterfeit religious emotions. In his introductory remarks, he establishes crucial boundaries for these signs: they are not meant to enable Christians to definitively judge the salvation of others (a prerogative reserved for...

This testimony recounts the spiritual journey of a man who grew up in a Christian home in Northern Ireland but spent decades in a downward spiral of violence, alcohol, and prison. Despite hearing the gospel from childhood and receiving direct challenges from ministers to be saved, he repeatedly delayed his decision, seeking fulfillment through physical achievements and distractions. The narrative...

God called His people holy. What does that mean? It means being set apart for His purposes, and Deuteronomy 7 gives us 4 implications of that reality.

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...

This sermon explores the theological principles of stewardship, liberty, and vows through the narrative of the battle of Ai in Joshua. It distinguishes between the total prohibition of spoils in Jericho and the permitted liberty in Ai to illustrate that God grants believers freedom to make choices within the boundaries of Scripture. The message emphasizes that this liberty is a gift requiring acco...

In this encouraging message, Matthew Corkran examines the extraordinary love of God and its transforming effects on the believer's life. From our present identity as adopted children of God to our glorious future with Christ, we are reminded that God's love not only changes who we are and where we're headed, but also how we ought to live today. His love gives us a new identity, a living hope, and...

Dr. Greg Johnson challenges us to be full of the Holy Spirit!

What does it mean to give thanks always, even in suffering? In Ephesians 5:18–20, Paul teaches that genuine gratitude is a natural expression of a life filled with the Holy Spirit. Biblical thanksgiving is more than a holiday tradition or a response to life's blessings. Spirit-filled believers are called to give thanks to God in every season—the highs, the lows, and the ordinary moments of everyda...

This sermon explores the illustration of the true vine in John 15, emphasizing that the primary responsibility of the believer is not to produce fruit through human effort, but to abide in Christ. Listen along as Pastor Gable contrasts the failed vine of Israel with Jesus, the true vine, and identifies the Father as the husbandman who prunes and purges branches to maximize fruitfulness for His glo...

This sermon examines 1 Corinthians chapter 5 to argue that the primary measure of a church is not its size or growth, but its holiness and willingness to practice biblical discipline. The message confronts the Corinthian church's arrogance in tolerating flagrant sin, emphasizing that believers must mourn sin rather than celebrate or ignore it. It outlines the four steps of church discipline found...

The sermon examines 1 Corinthians 7:1-9 to address the theological and pastoral implications of sexual intimacy, marriage, and singleness within the Christian life. It contrasts the Corinthian error of viewing sexual abstinence as superior holiness with the biblical affirmation that marriage is a divine gift designed for mutual service and the prevention of immorality. The exposition emphasizes th...

This sermon examines the believer's responsibility to guard their speech by evaluating the nature of their words before they are spoken. It argues that Christians must act as gatekeepers of their mouths, ensuring that no corrupt communication proceeds from them, as defined by Paul in Ephesians 4. The message outlines four criteria for godly speech: it must not be corrupt, it must be edifying, it m...

The sermon examines the theological distinction between the judgment of sin on the cross and the judgment seat of Christ, which evaluates the works of believers. It clarifies that salvation is secured by grace alone, while the Bema Seat determines rewards based on faithfulness and obedience to God's will. The message emphasizes that Christians must live with an awareness of future accountability,...