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This sermon addresses the emotional and spiritual toll of faithful service, using Jeremiah 20 to validate the pain experienced by ministers and believers who face opposition from within the church. It argues that suffering is not evidence of unfaithfulness but a common consequence of speaking God's word in a fallen world, emphasizing that biblical lament is a legitimate response to grief rather th...

This sermon explores the theological question of why hell has enlarged itself, anchoring the discussion in Proverbs 27:20 and Isaiah 5. The message argues that humanity's insatiable desire for pleasure and material gain, coupled with a neglect of spiritual responsibilities, leads souls away from God. It highlights the critical role of biblical parenting and the danger of moral confusion in modern...

BEFORE STONEHENGE! [Who Taught the Ancient World to Build Altars?] Genesis 4:1–8; Genesis 8:15–22 KJV Why did ancient people build altars and monumental stone structures? And what does the Bible reveal about humanity's earliest knowledge of God? In Lesson 6 the journey from Eden to Cain and Abel, from Noah's altar to the Tower of Babel, and from Abraham's worship to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ....

This sermon explores the human longing for acceptance and status, framed as a desire to enter an "inner ring," and argues that this drive is ultimately a reflection of the soul's need for belonging to God. By examining the context of Jesus' passion prediction in Matthew 20, the message highlights how spiritual pride and ambition often blind believers to the cost of discipleship, contrasting the wo...

This sermon examines the distinct activities and identities of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through a detailed study of Acts 10, Acts 20, and John 1. The exposition highlights the Son's role as the divine Word who reveals the Father, emphasizing His deity, humanity, and the central importance of His resurrection and atoning work. It contrasts the Spirit's empowering of Christ in His ministry w...

In Joshua 10:1–11, we witness a powerful demonstration of God's sovereignty, faithfulness, and judgment. When five Amorite kings unite to attack Gibeon, Joshua responds to the Gibeonites' desperate appeal for help, honoring Israel's covenant despite the deception through which it was established. God reassures Joshua, commanding him not to fear and promising victory. Joshua marches through the nig...

This sermon explores the tension between human suffering and divine sovereignty through the lens of Job 23, highlighting three key confessions: that God hides, knows, and designs. The speaker emphasizes that while God may withdraw His sensible presence during trials, He remains fully aware of the believer's path and heart, refining them like gold through the fire of affliction. By contrasting Job'...

6 statements that strengthen our appreciation of the extraordinary power of Jesus to solve the greatest need of humanity–forgiveness of sins.

This sermon examines the seven final statements of Jesus Christ on the cross, highlighting their theological significance and pastoral application. It explores themes of divine forgiveness, compassionate care for others, the promise of salvation, and the reality of human suffering experienced by the incarnate God. The message emphasizes that Jesus bore rejection and agony to fulfill the finished w...

This sermon outlines essential guidelines for biblical interpretation, emphasizing the necessity of distinguishing between literal and figurative language based on context. The central argument uses Matthew 3:11-12 to demonstrate that the 'baptism of fire' is a literal judgment rather than a spiritual experience, contrasting this with the figurative language of John 6:53 regarding eating Christ's...

Artificial intelligence and rapidly developing technologies raise questions that go far beyond what our machines can do. They raise questions about what it means to be human. In Manmade, C. R. Wiley examines the promises and dangers of our technological age through a distinctly Christian lens, considering humanity's recurring desire to overcome its limits and remake itself through technology. Draw...

After twenty-five years of waiting, God's promise to Abraham and Sarah is finally fulfilled in the birth of Isaac. Genesis 21:1–7 reveals the unwavering faithfulness of God, who accomplishes His purposes according to His perfect timing, even when His promises appear impossible from a human perspective. Through three movements—God's action, Abraham's obedience, and Sarah's joy—we see how God's cove...

In Romans 10:5-9 Paul contrasts the impossible path of righteousness by law-keeping with the near, simple, unencumbered righteousness that comes by faith. Drawing on Moses, Isaiah, and the finished work of Christ, the sermon calls hearers to stop striving, overcomplicating, or adding human effort and instead rest in the gospel: confess with the mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in the heart tha...

This study examines God's sovereign providence throughout church history, emphasizing the Protestant Reformation, the Great Awakening, and the struggle for religious liberty in colonial America. Beginning with Acts 17, the lesson establishes that God governs nations, appoints their boundaries, and directs history according to His purposes. The Protestant Reformation restored Scripture's authority...

The sermon explores the theological concept of God's omnibenevolence, asserting that His nature is inherently good, kind, and gracious despite the presence of evil and suffering in the world. It addresses the tension between divine goodness and human tragedy by examining biblical examples, such as the patience shown to Noah's generation and the common grace extended to sinners like Judas. The cent...

The Reason for Forgiveness. [THE GOD WHO WILL NOT FORGET YOU!] [Redeemed, Remembered, and Restored!] Isaiah 43:1–7, 21–25 (KJV) God forgives His people because of His grace, mercy, and redeeming love—not because they have earned His forgiveness. Through the prophet Isaiah, God spoke to His people during a time of spiritual failure and uncertainty. Although Israel had repeatedly fallen short of God...

The sermon addresses the spiritual decline in the modern church, arguing that the lack of effectiveness in evangelism and the mediocre quality of Christian life stem from an absence of the Holy Spirit rather than a lack of theological knowledge or effort. It emphasizes that even the disciples, despite their intimate time with Christ, were commanded to wait for the Spirit's empowerment before begin...

The sermon explores the profound influence of the tongue, emphasizing that words possess the power to either build up or destroy the soul. Drawing from the Book of James, the message highlights the danger of double-mindedness and the specific responsibility of preachers to speak only what is grounded in Holy Scripture, avoiding personal opinion or rashness. The central theme calls believers to rec...

This sermon explores the book of Ruth as a testament to God's unwavering faithfulness amidst human suffering and loss. It traces the narrative arc from the emptiness of famine and death in Bethlehem to the fullness of restoration and lineage, highlighting how God works through ordinary means and faithful individuals like Boaz and Ruth. The exposition emphasizes that while the story features human...

This sermon examines the identity of the Lamb in Revelation 5, focusing on the theological significance of His seven horns and seven eyes. The message highlights that the seven horns represent complete authority and power, while the seven eyes, identified as the seven spirits of God, signify perfect, personal, and all-encompassing knowledge. By connecting this imagery to Old Testament prophecies a...

This sermon addresses the anxiety believers may feel following a political election by emphasizing God's absolute sovereignty over human governments. The speaker argues that political shifts are part of God's divine plan, citing biblical examples of wicked rulers like Pharaoh and Nebuchadnezzar to illustrate that God uses such times to display His power and call His people to repentance. Drawing p...

Using Abraham's journey into Egypt in Genesis 12, this message examines how fear can drive believers to make decisions that compromise their faith and obedience to God. Faced with famine, Abraham chose to rely on human reasoning rather than trust the promises God had already given him, leading him to deceive Pharaoh and place his wife Sarai in a vulnerable position. The preacher emphasizes that fe...

This sermon examines the narrative of Esau selling his birthright to Jacob, arguing that the event illustrates the sovereignty of God's election over human merit. The preacher contrasts Esau's profane disregard for the covenant promise with Jacob's inclusion in God's plan, emphasizing that salvation rests entirely on divine purpose rather than human works or foreseen faith. By referencing Romans 9...

The sermon examines the theological reality of spiritual death and total depravity, asserting that unsaved humanity is under the control of Satan and incapable of seeking God without divine intervention. It contrasts this state with the supernatural act of regeneration, where God quickens the dead and raises them to sit in heavenly places with Christ, emphasizing that salvation is entirely a gift...