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To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: (Ecclesiastes 3:1) ~~~~~ Harvest Thanksgiving Afternoon Service Brixton Tabernacle, London ~~~~~ *1/ Seasons. 2/ God's appointing seasons. 3/ God's use of seasons.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon explores the theological concept of divine seasons, asserting that God sovereignly appoints times for all purposes under hea...

The sermon centers on the assurance that believers in Christ are free from condemnation due to the perfect atoning work of Jesus. It highlights John 3:17-19, emphasizing that God sent His Son not to condemn the world but to save it, and that those who believe are not condemned. The message contrasts the natural state of humanity, which loves darkness and sin, with the transformed life of the belie...

Gospel Way Catechism | Question 8: What Is the Unseen World? Answer: The physical world is not all there is. The Bible describes an unseen realm of spiritual realities, with angels and demons engaged in cosmic struggle over God's plan of redemption. In this episode of The Gospel Way Catechism, we explore the unseen spiritual realm and the reality of the ongoing battle between good and evil. Throug...

John chapter 1 verses 1-5. This sermon explores the supremacy of Jesus Christ, identified as the Word, by examining three key aspects of His nature found in the prologue of John's Gospel. The central argument asserts that the Word is supreme because He has eternally existed with and as God, refuting heretical views that deny His deity. The message further establishes that the Word is the exclusive...

This sermon addresses the modern struggle with anxiety and worry, using the metaphor of 'fret knots' to describe how concerns about society, finances, and health can entangle a believer's mind. Drawing from Psalm 37, the message identifies three specific commands to 'fret not' and presents a spiritual recipe for resolution: trusting in the Lord, delighting in Him, committing one's way to Him, and...

In this study on Richard Baxter's approach to soul care, his writings on melancholy—most notably in The Right Method for a Settled Peace of Conscience, The Christian Directory, and his Cripplegate discourse The Cure of Melancholy—offer a remarkably compassionate and holistic vision of the human person. Operating far ahead of his time, Baxter recognized that true spiritual distress is often deeply...

Dr. David Brown is Pastor Emeritus of the First Baptist Church in Oak Creek. He has a Master's in Theology and a PhD in History specializing in the history of the English Bible. It is very easy in our society to take what we have for granted. We can go into a dark home and flip a switch and we have light. We need a cool drink of water and turn on the faucet and satisfy our thirst. We go to our tec...

This introductory discussion offers a brief tour through the massive 12-volume Collected Works of Thomas Goodwin (1600–1680), one of the premier theologians and pastors of 17th-century English Puritanism. A leading figure at both the Westminster Assembly and the drafting of the Savoy Declaration, Goodwin combined rigorous Reformed scholasticism with an extraordinarily tender, experiential care for...

This sermon explores the intrinsic link between trust and joy, centering on Psalm 33:21, which declares that the heart rejoices in God because of trust in His holy name. The text outlines five reasons for praise found in the Psalm: God's character, creation, counsel, control, and care, arguing that these attributes provide a secure foundation for faith. The preacher emphasizes that true joy is not...

WALKING IN REVIVAL The message centers on what it means to walk in revival every day, emphasizing that Jesus does more than save sinners from judgment—He reaches us in our sin, removes us from the throne of our own lives, teaches us His ways, and sends us back into the world as glad-hearted reconcilers. Spiritual growth often comes through "victory by degrees," as God patiently reveals what needs...

Bible Reading: Job 33:14 1. God first speaking 2. God further speaking 3. God finally speaking The sermon explores the persistent and powerful nature of God's voice as described in Job 33, emphasizing that God speaks through creation, providence, and the proclamation of the gospel. It highlights how individuals often fail to perceive these divine communications due to spiritual blindness or neglec...

The sermon explores Luke 2:32, where Simeon identifies the infant Jesus as a light to the Gentiles and the glory of Israel, challenging the notion that Christianity is a new religion distinct from Jewish expectation. It argues that by nature, all people, whether Jew or Gentile, are in spiritual darkness due to the fall and sin, necessitating the grace of Christ for salvation. The message emphasize...

The sermon explores the command in Philippians to live blamelessly and shine as lights in a crooked generation, emphasizing that this capability stems from God working within believers to will and do His good pleasure. It contrasts the grumbling of the Israelites with the Christian call to hold fast to the Word of life, serving as beacons in a dark world that often misunderstands the church's purp...

This past Sunday, Pastor Trey continued our series on Father Abraham with a sermon from Genesis 19:1-11 entitled "Angels Visit Sodom" in which we dove into the angelic investigation into the wickedness of Sodom. While it starts well with them receiving an invitation of hospitality from Lot, things in Sodom quickly unravel after dark, even for the righteous man, Lot. What can we learn from this chi...

This sermon explores Psalm 9 as a declaration of God's role as the righteous judge who establishes order in a chaotic world. The central message emphasizes that believers are called to praise God with their whole hearts, minds, and souls because His judgments are just and His mercy is steadfast. By contrasting the lawlessness of a world without a king with the security of God's rule, the text high...

Who are we at Calvary Bible Church? We are a people committed to God's Word. We are committed to upholding and proclaiming its truth in our worship services. But our commitment to the Word of God in our weekly worship is not enough. We must be committed to the Word of God personally. In Psalm 119, we see a man who depends on the Word of God and on God's help to understand it, obey it, and delight...

THE ROAD TO BETHLEHEM BEGINS WITH A PROMISE.Genesis 3:15 KJV The journey to Bethlehem did not begin in Luke 2. It began in Eden when sin entered the world and God promised that the seed of the woman would crush the serpent's head. From Genesis 3:15, Scripture traces an unbroken road through Abraham, Judah, David, the prophets, Bethlehem, Calvary, and the empty tomb. Satan fought the promise, but h...

This sermon explores the concept of a faithful remnant who stand firm in spiritually dark times by deeply knowing God both personally and biblically. Drawing from Daniel 11:32 and the historical example of the Maccabees (and others), the message argues that true spiritual strength arises from a genuine relationship with Christ and a commitment to Scripture, rather than mere religious affiliation....

WHEN GOD DECLASSIFIES THE SECRETS. [What Is Hidden Will One Day Be Revealed] Luke 12:1–3 KJV For decades, secret aircraft such as the U-2 and A-12 OXCART flew from highly classified facilities while the public wondered what was moving through the heavens. Today mankind continues searching distant worlds for answers about the universe. Yet Scripture begins with the ultimate answer: "In the beginnin...

This sermon examines the second through fourth days of creation in Genesis, emphasizing the literal 24-hour nature of these days and the intricate design of the natural world. The speaker argues that the order of creation, particularly the separation of waters and the establishment of luminaries, refutes evolutionary theories and highlights God's sovereignty over the physical universe. By connecti...

The sermon explores the theological significance of the creation account in Genesis 1, specifically focusing on the first two days. It argues that God's decision to create in a sequential, orderly manner rather than instantaneously serves to reveal His character as a God of order and intentionality. By examining the Hebrew grammar and the concept of 'bara' (creation from nothing), the message emph...