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This is lesson 4 from the Life of Elisha, "From Test to Testimony." In this story from 2 Kings 4,, the widow of a man of God is in debt and in danger of losing her children to servanthood. She cries out to the Prophet Elisha, as she seeks God's help. God answers her in an amazing way and she goes from a test from God to testimony for God. Are you seeing God meet your needs by His miraculous power?...

This sermon explores the theological significance of Jesus' final words, "It is finished," as a declaration of completed atonement rather than mere exhaustion. The speaker contrasts the human drive to strive and earn salvation with the gospel truth that Christ has fully paid the debt of sin, rendering further human effort unnecessary. By analyzing the Greek term *tetelestai* and illustrating the c...

This sermon addresses the fundamental question of why Jesus Christ came into the world, grounding the answer in Matthew 20:28. The central message is twofold: Christ came to serve in humility, contrasting the worldly pursuit of dominance with the kingdom ethic of ministry, and He came to save by paying the infinite ransom of His life for the sins of many. The preacher emphasizes that sinners are c...

Como en nuestros tiempos los hermanos de Corinto estaban llenos de la ignorancia sobre qué es realmente el matrimonio. Se tenían tantas preguntas que se escribieron una carta a San Pablo. Y aquí tenemos sus respuestas.

This sermon explores the foundational, motivational, and missional aspects of the gospel as presented in 2 Corinthians 5. It begins by establishing that salvation is the bedrock of the believer's identity, citing Colossians to illustrate how Christ removed the legal record of debt that separated humanity from God. The message then shifts to the internal motivation of the believer, arguing that the...

Scripture: Psalm 49:7-13; Hebrews 2:14-18 Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 5, Q&A 12-15 Sermon Title: Our Mediator Sermon Theme: Look to Jesus for deliverance from your debt of sin Sermon Points: I. A Debt Owed II. Paid by Us? III. Paid by a Mere Creature? IV. Paid by the God-Man

In this sermon we look at Christ's glorious statement: "It is finished" as well as what it meant for Him to give up the spirit.

1. Our obedience doesn't put God in our debt. 2. Our wisdom doesn't put us above others. 3. Our sin runs deeper than we'd like to admit.

This study expounds on Galatians 5:1-6, urging believers to stand firm in the liberty secured by Christ rather than returning to the bondage of the Mosaic Law. It addresses the historical context of Judaizers who insisted that Gentile Christians must be circumcised and keep the Law to be saved, arguing that adding works to faith nullifies the Gospel. The text presents four reasons to reject this a...

The Credibility Trap: Debt, Deficits, and the Pivot Toward State Control. We are joined by David McAlvany (CEO, The McAlvany Financial Group). Topics discussed include: Is Inflation Really Under Control? The Global Debt Spiral & Bond Market Verdict. Navigating the Week's Economic Data & Market Disconnect. AI Bubbles, Corporate Bailouts & The March Toward State Control.

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The chapel service centers on the theological principle that God allows believers to face problems specifically to provide a tangible testimony of His sovereignty and provision for future generations. Drawing from Exodus 10, the message emphasizes that recording how God meets unique needs serves as a vital 'life message' for children and grandchildren, convincing them that God is the Lord. Through...

This sermon explores the profound connection between belonging to God's kingdom and the practice of forgiveness, using the parable of the unmerciful servant to illustrate that the demand for forgiveness far exceeds human capacity. The central argument posits that forgiveness is not a work required for salvation but rather the natural indication of having received God's grace, as believers who have...

The sermon emphasizes that salvation through faith in Jesus Christ creates an unpayable debt that is best honored by a consistent, visible testimony of life. It argues that while words are important, the daily conduct of a believer speaks louder and serves as the primary witness to the world, laying up eternal treasures rather than temporary earthly gains. The message encourages believers to remai...

The sermon centers on the biblical principle that godliness with contentment constitutes true gain, contrasting this spiritual posture with the modern culture of complaining and materialism. Drawing from Proverbs and 1 Timothy, the message warns against the pursuit of wealth and debt, which enslave the believer and distract from devotion to God. It emphasizes the necessity of integrity in personal...

The sermon examines the spiritual and practical dangers of debt by analyzing the miracle of the widow's oil in 2 Kings 4, framing the event as a divine intervention to alleviate the fear and servitude caused by financial obligation. Using the acronym F.U.S.S., the message identifies fear, uncertainty, smarting (pain), and servitude as the primary consequences of borrowing, citing Proverbs 22:7 to...

Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 05

We all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God, and yet before the world began God saw fit to provide a way for sinful man to be saved, and that through His Son Jesus we owe no debt to God for Jesus paid it All.

This sermon explores the narrative of Rahab in Joshua 2 as a profound typology of the gospel, illustrating how salvation is found exclusively in Christ rather than in human merit or self-righteousness. The preacher emphasizes that Rahab, described as a prostitute in a condemned city, represents the sinner who has no inherent worth to offer God, yet is saved by grace through faith in a promise she...

Theme: Because we are united with Christ, believers must not let guilt take hold of them. In this passage, we see that our union with Christ frees us from the guilt of sin and grants total victory over all opposing powers. God has cancelled the legal record of debt against believers by nailing it to the cross, where Christ satisfied divine justice and took the penalty for sin. This act of redempti...