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Point 1: The Reason (Colossians 1: 9) Point 2: The Petition (Colossians 1: 9c) Point 3: The Purpose (Colossians 1: 10 - 14) This sermon examines Paul's prayer for the Colossian believers, emphasizing that earnest, unceasing prayer is a vital response to the faith and love of the church. The central petition is for God to fill believers with the knowledge of His will through spiritual wisdom and un...

Dave Jenkins explains how Christians can respond to conflict with truth, humility, patience, and forgiveness. Drawing from Ephesians 4:31–32 and Matthew 18:15, he discusses examining our hearts, addressing sin directly, listening carefully, and pursuing peace. He also distinguishes forgiveness, reconciliation, and rebuilding trust, showing how God's mercy in Christ shapes our relationships. For mo...

The sermon centers on the urgency of the present moment, emphasizing that the time for salvation and witness is immediate as indicated in Revelation 1:3. It calls believers to examine their own faith and spiritual condition, urging them to move beyond mere church attendance to a genuine, abiding relationship with Christ through the Word. The message highlights the cleansing power of Jesus' blood a...

Ask God for wisdom for the trial and it shall be given.

This sermon explores the narrative of Ruth 1:1-6 to illustrate the spiritual dangers of a 'day of small things,' characterized by decline, temptation, and disappointment. It argues that the famine in the land of promise serves as a divine warning against seeking provision in the world rather than in God, highlighting the ultimate futility of idolatry and worldly comfort. The preacher emphasizes th...

This sermon explores the biblical response to anger and irritation by emphasizing the foundational importance of personal dedication to God. Drawing from Romans 12 and the book of Job, the message argues that a believer's identity as belonging to God allows them to view life's difficulties as tools for character development rather than sources of resentment. The central theological theme is that G...

David's fall began long before Bathsheba, he allowed disobedience to God continue never thinking it would catch up to him. Today we will see how we can mistake God's patience, and grace to try to manage sin instead of repenting. God's mercy gives us an opportunity to repent—but be sure your sin will find you out.

This sermon explores the divine attribute of long-suffering, defining it as God's deliberate restraint of judgment to allow time for repentance rather than a sign of weakness or approval of sin. By distinguishing mercy from patience and citing examples such as King Manasseh and the pre-flood era, the message illustrates the extensive reach and purposeful nature of God's forbearance toward both the...

We must realize that the providential pains God allows in our lives are sent to build our endurance which is intended to make us mature and useful for every good work.

This sermon explores Hebrews 12:4-13, arguing that divine chastening is evidence of God's fatherly love rather than abandonment. The text emphasizes that while discipline is often grievous in the moment, it serves the purpose of training believers in holiness and producing the peaceable fruit of righteousness. By contrasting earthly fathers with the Heavenly Father, the message highlights that God...

In this part of the letter Peter answers the age-old question of the scoffer, "If Jesus is real, why hasn't he returned as He promised?" And he also tells us how to be prepared for that kind of question.

We need some Noahs today! In a world filled with wickedness, Noah was a preacher of righteousness who witnessed, worked, waited, and warned others of the judgment to come. God has called every believer to be a witness for Christ, and our mission field begins right where we are. We may not win them all, but we can warn them all!

The sermon explores the theological necessity of patience and confidence for believers who endure suffering while doing God's will. Drawing primarily from Hebrews 10, the message contrasts the immediate, site-based rewards of the Old Covenant with the spiritual, future-oriented hope of the New Covenant, emphasizing that true confidence awaits a divine recompense. The text highlights 1 Peter 2 and...

1. The Trying of Your Faith 2. The Purpose 3. The Joy This sermon explores the Christian perspective on suffering by examining James 1:2-4, which calls believers to count it all joy when facing diverse temptations. The central argument is that external trials serve a divine purpose: to test and strengthen faith, thereby producing patience and spiritual maturity. The preacher distinguishes between...

This sermon examines the incident at the waters of Meribah to illustrate that the core issue behind Moses' failure was not merely his rash speech or striking the rock, but a fundamental lack of trust in God's character and commands. The central message argues that believers must treat God as holy by submitting to His specific instructions, even when facing prolonged pressure, weariness, or provoca...

Exhortation

This sermon examines the apostle Paul's argument in Romans chapter two, challenging the self-righteous attitude of those who judge others while committing similar sins. The central message warns against presuming on God's patience and highlights that God's judgment is impartial, rendering to each person according to their works without favoring any group. By illustrating the concept of the 'morali...

This sermon explores the necessity of maintaining spiritual integrity in private life by examining the narrative of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5. The central argument posits that true faithfulness requires the constant awareness that God is always watching, a concept rooted in the Puritan practice of living *coram Deo*. Through the lens of five attributes—God's presence, power, perspective, puri...

This sermon addresses the theological question of why God permits evil in a world where He is both omnipotent and desirous of removing sin. It argues that human free will and the reality of the Fall necessitate a world where choices have real consequences, rejecting the idea that God should either program humans to be sinless or intervene supernaturally in every instance of wrongdoing. The message...

Peter addresses believers facing fiery trials and calls them to remain faithful when suffering follows obedience. First Peter 4:12-19 teaches us to expect opposition without losing our joy, distinguish suffering for Christ from the consequences of wrongdoing, and entrust our souls to a faithful Creator. The message speaks to the weariness and resentment that can grow when doing right does not brin...

In this parable Jesus sets before us a solemn parable of covenant privilege abused, prophetic witness rejected, and the Son Himself cast out and killed. Here we see God's holy patience, the deep corruption of man, and the sure judgment that falls on those who refuse the heir. Yet even in this warning, Christ calls us to repent, believe, and bear the fruit that belongs to those truly in His kingdom...

This sermon examines James 1:19-20, arguing that the most dangerous obstacle to Christian faith is not external trial but internal sin, specifically pride-induced anger. The message distinguishes between righteous anger, which responds to injustice, and sinful rage, which stems from wounded ego and destroys fellowship. It outlines three benefits of being quick to hear: gaining wisdom, strengthenin...