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This sermon examines the theological dangers of pragmatism, defining it as a relativistic worldview that prioritizes anticipated outcomes over divine command. By contrasting the disobedience of King Saul with the repentant heart of David, the teaching illustrates how pragmatic reasoning leads to moral compromise and spiritual dead ends. The analysis extends to the golden calf incident in Exodus an...

This sermon examines Isaiah 22, contrasting the misplaced joy and self-sufficiency of Judah with the prophetic vision of their impending destruction. The text identifies the core issue as a failure to look to God as the ultimate defender, leading to reliance on human defenses and prideful autonomy, exemplified by the steward Shebna. In response to this spiritual blindness, God replaces the self-se...

The unfaithfulness of people and the faithfulness of the LORD 1. Human unfaithfulness and God's deserved punishment 2. Divine faithfulness and God's undeserved mercy

Bible Reading: Matthew 16:1-28 (Sermon taken from Matthew 16:13-18) Motto Text: Matthew 16:18 KJV "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." 1. Is Christ what the World says he is? 2. Is Christ what God Reveals him to be? 3. Who Christ is to you is foundational. The sermon centers on the critical q...

This sermon examines 1 Peter 4, urging believers to adopt the mindset of Christ who suffered in the flesh, thereby ceasing from sin and living for God's will rather than human passions. The text highlights the urgency of the gospel in the face of impending judgment, emphasizing that salvation comes solely through faith in Jesus Christ and not through human merit or works. Believers are called to b...

This sermon addresses the common objection that believers lack the willpower to maintain their salvation, arguing instead that security rests entirely on the supernatural power of God. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:5, the message emphasizes that true Christians are kept by divine strength rather than human effort, contrasting this with the fleeting nature of self-reliance. The preacher outlines the certa...

This sermon uses the imagery of harvest and autumn to contrast the eternal mercy of God with the fleeting nature of human life. Drawing from Psalm 103, the message highlights that while God is merciful, forgiving, and loving, human beings are frail, made of dust, and subject to the sudden arrival of death. The preacher emphasizes that life is like a flower that blooms briefly before the wind of de...

This episode examines Chapter 4, Paragraph 2 of the Westminster Confession of Faith, focusing on the creation of man in the image of God. It argues that objective reality, such as the distinction between male and female, is grounded in revelation rather than subjective feelings, countering modern cultural trends that deny this natural order. The discussion highlights the original state of man, whi...

I hope I have made good my claim that N.T.Wright distorts the biblical doctrine of God as the God of judgment. Furthermore, that Wright, using this distortion, then distorts Christ‟s threeyear ministry and his crucifixion, and then distorts the ministry of the Spirit through believers during this present age. I am convinced that Scripture shows us that believers are called to preach the appeasemen...

On Reformation Day, we move beyond the familiar story of Martin Luther and the Ninety-Five Theses to examine his often-overlooked theology of the cross. What did Luther actually teach at the Heidelberg Disputation of 1518? How does it relate to justification, suffering, human reason, and the distinction between Law and Gospel? We examine the biblical foundations, common misunderstandings, and why...

This message traces the historical trajectory of the Reformation from the European continent to England, highlighting the pivotal role of the separatists who refused to wait for state permission to form biblical congregations. It examines the lives of key figures such as William Tyndale, Robert Brown, and John Smith, illustrating how their conviction led to the emergence of Baptist churches throug...

In Chapter 1 of The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded, John Owen argues that all human beings exist in one of two mutually exclusive spiritual states—being "carnally minded," which leads to spiritual and eternal death, or being "spiritually minded," which results in life and peace. Grounding his exposition on Romans 8:6, Owen explains that true spiritual mindedness is not merely a passive...

This podcast traces the historical lineage of the Protestant Reformation, moving from Martin Luther's discovery of justification by faith in Wittenberg to Ulrich Zwingli's emphasis on Scripture in Zurich, and finally to the Anabaptist movement that recovered believers' baptism and the autonomous local church. The narrative highlights the theological shift from grace as a substance to be earned to...

The five solas summarize biblical truths that guard the gospel and direct our confidence to Jesus Christ. In this Reformation Day edition of Contending for the Word Weekly Watch, Dave Jenkins explains Scripture alone, grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone, and glory to God alone. Closing October's Reformation series, Dave shows why every human authority must submit to God's Word, why good works a...

This sermon defends the doctrine of Sola Scriptura by examining 2 Timothy 3:14-17, asserting that the Bible is the church's final, infallible, and sufficient authority for faith and practice. The message explains that Scripture is 'God-breathed' (theopneustos), giving it a unique divine origin that makes it self-authenticating and superior to any human tradition or ecclesiastical office. It argues...

This sermon explores the theological foundations of the Reformation through the lens of John Hus's hymn, "To Avert from Men God's Wrath," contrasting the true gospel of Christ's atonement with the false doctrines of the medieval church. The central message emphasizes that humanity's peril is God's wrath, which is averted only by the sacrificial death of Jesus, rejecting the notion of merit-based s...

Title: The Supremacy of God's Word Speaker: Creston Thomas Series: 2026 Reformation Reflections Date: October 30, 2026 Bible: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 This sermon explores the theological principle of Sola Scriptura by examining 2 Timothy 3:14-17, emphasizing that God's Word is supreme over human tradition and cultural ideology. The speaker contrasts the Reformation's rejection of practices like indulgen...

Title: The Word Did Everything Speaker: Joshua Dutton Series: 2026 Reformation Reflections Date: October 30, 2026 Bible: Romans 1:16-17 This sermon traces the life of Martin Luther from his anxious monastic years to his pivotal theological breakthrough in Romans 1:17. It highlights how Luther's struggle with guilt and the corruption of the Catholic Church, particularly the sale of indulgences, led...

The sermon explores the Baptist perspective on the Reformation through the lens of C.H. Spurgeon, emphasizing that while reformers like Martin Luther and John Calvin were flawed men, they were faithful servants of God who upheld the truth of Scripture. The speaker argues that Baptists should honor the doctrinal truths preserved by the reformers, such as justification by faith, while rejecting thei...

CH #200 Christianity VS Islam's Gifts to Humanity Muh #35 Church History & Islam, I John 4:1 John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-10. The Results of Muhammad's Religion in History Dr. Jim Phillips teaches the Life of Muhammad and the history of Religion in this ongoing series from the book The life of Muhammad the Apostle of God by Ibn Ishaq What Every American needs to Know About the Quran PAGES 280-305 the...

In a culture where spiritual apathy silently suffocates true faith, can a dormant church afford to wait for revival to just happen? On New Year's Day, 1816, NYC pastor Gardiner Spring issued a fiery, unyielding wake-up call to a comfortable generation, proclaiming that God's people cannot remain passive while vital religion languishes. Drawing from King Hezekiah's urgent cleansing of the Jerusalem...

This sermon explores Psalm 8 as a foundational text for correcting human perspective through the lens of divine revelation. The teaching distinguishes between general revelation, seen in the vastness of the night sky and creation, and special revelation, found in the person of Christ, arguing that both point to the supreme majesty of God's name. By examining the Hebrew names for God and the concep...

In this episode of The Gospel Way Catechism, we explore Question 11: "What Is Sexuality?" Through Scripture and conversation, we consider God's design for humanity as male and female, the cultural narratives shaping our understanding of sexuality and identity, and what it means to trust God's Word over our own feelings. We're reminded that our bodies are intentionally created by God and that true...

This sermon explores the spiritual discipline of waiting silently for God, drawing from Psalm 62 and the historical context of David's flight from his son Absalom. The central message encourages believers to prioritize God as the sole object of their desire and trust, rather than placing hope in transient worldly possessions or achievements. By referencing the concept of *Coram Deo* and the majest...

How Can We Have a Clean Conscience? (Hebrews 9:6-14) In this devotional, Pastor Jason explains that religious rituals and good deeds cannot truly cleanse a guilty conscience. While Old Testament animal sacrifices offered temporary, superficial cleansing, they could not atone for human sin. Discover how only the blood of Jesus Christ can deeply and permanently purify our conscience so we can serve...