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In this chapter, John Owen establishes the indispensable necessity of the Holy Spirit's regenerating work by exposing the total spiritual darkness and depravity of the unregenerate human mind. Refuting claims that regeneration is merely external moral reform or that fallen human reason retains an untainted "inner light" capable of grasping divine truth, Owen distinguishes between objective darknes...

It is not hard to see that humanity is in a state of suffering and evil. Everyone experiences death, sickness, and suffering in their lives, but why is this? Many do not consider this question because they claim that humanity will inevitably progress until all evils have been extinguished and that man is the master of his own destiny. But the Bible presents a very different picture of the world th...

This teaching explores the theological mystery of the indwelling Christ as presented in Colossians 1, emphasizing that Christ is the image of the invisible God and the agent of all creation. The sermon argues that because all things were created by and for Christ, and because the fullness of God dwells in Him, believers who are in Christ possess access to the authority and resources of the entire...

The sermon centers on the theme of divine deliverance, using Psalm 40 to illustrate God's power to lift believers out of the 'horrible pit' of sin and establish them on the solid rock of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that salvation is a free gift of grace, accessible through childlike faith rather than human merit, and highlights the sufficiency of Christ's atoning work on the cross to forgive all s...

A modernized slightly abridged version. In his classic exposition of Romans 5:10, "Men Naturally Are God's Enemies," Jonathan Edwards demonstrates that unredeemed human beings are not merely imperfect or morally flawed, but active, mortal enemies of their Creator in their minds, affections, wills, and daily conduct. Because fallen humanity has traded the true God for the idols of self and the worl...

Mortify the Flesh Don't Let the Flesh Occupy What Belongs to the Lord! DON'T LET YOUR HEART FAINT! Learning to Walk by Faith, Mortify the Flesh, and Live for the Glory of Jesus Deuteronomy 20:1–9, 16–18 This message emphasizes the necessity of living by faith rather than allowing fear and the desires of the flesh to govern our lives. As Israel prepared to enter battle and possess the land God had...

This sermon explores the transition from Christian doctrine to practical duty, emphasizing that believers are created for good works and called to live with purity and holiness. The central message focuses on the new standards expected of God's people, specifically regarding speech, anger, and interpersonal relationships, urging believers to replace unwholesome words and bitterness with edificatio...

This sermon addresses the human struggle with anxiety and despair by presenting Christ's command in John 14:1 as a divine remedy. The central message encourages believers to stop relying on their own efforts to manage emotions and instead fix their eyes on Jesus, who is fully God and fully man. The text argues that doubt and worry are dishonoring to God because they question His love, providence,...

The sermon emphasizes the urgency of preparing for eternity by focusing on the central truth that Jesus Christ came to give His life as a ransom for many. It argues that because God is holy, human sin requires a payment that only Christ could make through His substitutionary death on the cross. The message rejects the idea that good works can secure salvation, asserting instead that faith in Chris...

This sermon explores the application of the Spirit-filled life to the modern workplace, drawing from the instructions given to servants and masters in Ephesians. It argues that Christian employees should exhibit respect, diligence, and integrity by working as unto the Lord rather than merely pleasing human supervisors. The message emphasizes that true obedience stems from an internal reverence for...

This sermon examines the final exhortations of 1 John, highlighting six specific truths that distinguish the believer from the world. It emphasizes the biblical doctrine of assurance, arguing that true confidence in salvation rests solely on faith in the Son of God rather than human works or special revelation. The teaching explores the believer's confidence in prayer, the duty to intercede for ba...

The sermon examines the human tendency to twist God's righteousness into a loophole for sin, arguing that such 'mind games' are a futile attempt to evade accountability. By pairing Romans 3:5-8 with the potter and clay analogy in Romans 9, the message affirms that God's sovereignty and perfect justice remain unshaken by human failure or excuses. The text emphasizes that God is the ultimate standar...

Bible Reading:Matthew 6:5-8 1. Not to pray to be admired 2. not to trust in multiplied words 3. What do we want out of prayer This sermon examines the instructions Christ gives regarding the proper attitude and manner of prayer, specifically focusing on the warnings found in Matthew 6. The central message urges believers to avoid the hypocrisy of praying for human admiration and the heathen practi...

The biblical definition of wisdom distinguishes it from common worldly knowledge or understanding. True wisdom comes from God and requires a personal surrender to His will, beginning with the fear of the Lord and departing from evil. Without a commitment to God and faith in His Word, human knowledge remains corrupted by falsehood and lies, and leads to foolishness. Wisdom is not just intellectual...

The sermon explores the practical implications of God's grace as presented in Titus 2, emphasizing that believers are called to adorn the doctrine of God through holy living. It outlines a progression from the initial appearance of grace in the incarnation to its application in denying ungodliness and living soberly, righteously, and godly in the present world. The text highlights the second comin...

The sermon explores the call to remain faithful to Christ regardless of cost, drawing from Paul's charge to Timothy in 1 Timothy 6. It argues that a true confession of faith requires three key attributes modeled by Jesus before Pontius Pilate: courage to own one's identity in dangerous situations, wisdom to discern when silence is appropriate rather than retaliating, and trust in God's ultimate so...

The sermon examines Genesis 6, focusing on the identity of the 'sons of God' as angelic beings who intermarried with human women, resulting in the Nephilim and a surge of wickedness. It argues that God's decision to destroy humanity was a response to the inherent, habitual, and absolute control of sin within the human heart, rather than merely external circumstances. The text highlights God's long...

The sermon addresses the theological tension between the irreversible nature of justification and the ongoing necessity of confession, using Psalm 32 and Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 11 as the primary framework. It argues that while believers are permanently justified by Christ's imputed righteousness and cannot lose their saved status, they continue to sin and must therefore regularly...

In Psalm 90:1-12, Moses sets the eternal, self-existent God, who has been the dwelling place of His people in every generation, beside the shortness of human life. Our years pass like grass that flourishes in the morning and withers by evening, so we are to hold our plans loosely, say "if the Lord wills," and keep our eyes on our Shepherd. The psalm also faces the reason life is short and hard: Go...

This sermon addresses the universal experience of discouragement, using the biblical account of Israel's journey from Mount Hor to illustrate how believers often lose their spiritual joy and song when facing hardship. The central message urges listeners to reject negative speech and self-pity, instead choosing to speak the Word of God and maintain strong courage regardless of circumstances. Drawin...

This sermon examines Luke 11, focusing on the disciples' request for Jesus to teach them how to pray and the subsequent instruction on the nature of persistent prayer. The teaching highlights the contrast between the disciples' initial self-centered joy in spiritual power and the need to recognize their dependence on God, emphasizing that prayer is a regular, everyday discipline rather than a resp...

The sermon explores the concluding doxology of Jude, emphasizing that believers are secure in God's hands rather than relying on their own ability to maintain faith. It distinguishes between the believer's position before God, which is faultless due to Christ's work, and the practical struggle with sin, which requires daily submission to the Spirit. The message addresses the tension between divine...

Our rebellion will lead to despair, God's discipline, and perhaps even destruction, but God's grace is always near and the distance from rebellion to repentance is just a prayer away.

And it shall come to pass in that day, that the great trumpet shall be blown, and they shall come which were ready to perish in the land of Assyria, and the outcasts in the land of Egypt, and shall worship the LORD in the holy mount at Jerusalem. (Isaiah 27:13) ~~~~ This sermon was preached at Oakington Baptist Chapel on a Wednesday evening. ~~~~ *1/ The Gospel Trumpet and the Authority to blow it...

This sermon explores the theological distinction between justification and sanctification, emphasizing that justification is a legal declaration of righteousness based solely on Christ's imputed righteousness rather than infused righteousness or human works. Drawing from the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith and Romans 5:1, the teaching clarifies that saving faith is the instrument of justif...