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This sermon explores Psalm 145 as a foundational text for Christian parenting, emphasizing the primary responsibility of parents to declare God's character and works to their children. The message is structured around four key attributes of God: His greatness, His goodness, the glory of His kingdom, and His graciousness to all. It argues that a God-centric home requires active meditation on Script...

This sermon examines the theological and practical dangers of a hardened heart, using the life of Pharaoh in Exodus as a primary illustration. It addresses the common question of divine hardening by arguing that God revealed the pre-existing rebellion in Pharaoh's heart rather than removing his free will, emphasizing that humans consistently choose to reject revealed truth and rationalize away God...

This sermon examines the nature of presumptuous sin through the account of King Saul in 1 Samuel 15, defining it as a high-handed rebellion against God's clearly revealed will that disguises disobedience as faith. The message identifies six characteristics of this sin, including a low view of divine revelation, the avoidance of responsibility, and a heart that fears man more than God. By contrasti...

God did not make a mistake when He placed you in this generation. Galatians 4:4 reminds us that God sent His Son in the fullness of time, and just as He prepared the world for the Gospel then, He has placed us in this generation with a purpose. The question is not whether God can use us, but whether we will say yes and allow Him to use us for His glory.

God has called every believer to be a watchman. Ezekiel 33 reminds us that we have a responsibility to sound the warning and share the Gospel with those God has placed around us. Our mission field is not only across the world. It is our family, our workplace, our neighborhood, our community, and everyone God has placed within our reach.

This session explores the theological connection between worship and Christian discipleship, arguing that worship is a vital means of grace for spiritual growth. It defines worship as a covenant renewal where the church engages in a dialogue with God, moving from the fear of the Old Covenant to the confidence of the New Covenant mediated by Jesus Christ. Pastor Parnell emphasizes that believers ar...

This sermon examines the characteristics of a healthy church as depicted in the narrative of the church at Antioch, emphasizing that God desires a community that is outward-looking, encouraged, taught, Christ-like, and prophetic. The central argument highlights the necessity of plural leadership, using Barnabas and Paul as a model for how diverse gifts complement one another to avoid burnout and e...

In examining Christ's Emotions and Ours, Pastor Holland explores the theological connection between human emotions and the values they reveal, arguing that feelings are natural expressions of what the heart loves most. By examining Jesus's responses in John 8 and John 2, he demonstrates that Christ's balanced emotional life flowed from a supreme commitment to God's honor and the good of others, ra...

This sermon examines the first woe in Isaiah 28, addressing the spiritual and moral decay of the Northern Kingdom, specifically their reliance on alcohol and political alliances rather than God. The teaching connects this ancient warning to modern civic responsibility, urging believers to pray for leaders who uphold justice, domestic tranquility, and common defense as outlined in 1 Timothy 2 and t...

This sermon explores the foundational doctrines of God, man, and nature, emphasizing the creator-creature distinction and the concept of analogical knowledge of God. It examines the impact of the Fall on both humanity and the natural world, highlighting how sin introduced suffering and disorder into creation. The teaching connects these theological truths to the believer's experience of sanctifica...

Theme: Zechariah's first vision tells the people of God that, even though the world is at rest while they are hurting, God is still present with them and is determined to send His mercy to them. 1. The vision of the Horseman (Zechariah 1:7-11) 2. The response of the angel (Zechariah 1:12-15) 3. The prosperity of Zion (Zechariah 1:16-17)

Are we to expect nothing as a response from the hearers of the gospel? Or is there a call to choose to serve the Lord? Does grace mean that we are to let sin abound so that grace may abound even more? By no means (Rom. 6.2).

This sermon examines the contrasting responses to the gospel in Thessalonica and Berea, using the narrative in Acts 17 to illustrate the reality of Christian suffering amidst the spread of the truth. The central message emphasizes that opposition to the faith is not a sign of failure but a privilege granted to believers who share in the sufferings of Christ, as seen in the example of Paul and Sila...

This sermon explores the motivation for Christian faithfulness by examining the superior status of believers and the supremacy of Jesus Christ over Moses. It argues that believers are not ordinary but are holy brothers and sisters set apart for a unique role, sharing in a heavenly calling that transcends earthly concerns. The central theme emphasizes that Jesus, as the faithful Son and High Priest...

This sermon examines the early church's response to persecution by the religious leaders, emphasising the imperative to obey God rather than men. It highlights Peter and John's bold proclamation that salvation is found exclusively in Jesus Christ, contrasting their direct witness with the leaders' rejection of the Messiah. The message further explores the internal dynamics of the church, moving fr...

This sermon examines the varied responses to Paul's speech in Athens, highlighting how some mocked the resurrection, others expressed curiosity, and a few came to faith. The central message encourages believers to view themselves as evangelists who share the truth about Christ with wisdom, love, and uncompromised integrity. The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding points of contact with un...

1. The mediator's plea for mercy 2. The Lord's response of mercy

This sermon examines the Sanhedrin's reaction to the apostles' defense in Acts 5, highlighting the tension between human authority and divine sovereignty. It analyzes Gamaliel's pragmatic counsel to leave the apostles alone, arguing that if the movement is of God, it cannot be stopped, and if it is of men, it will fail on its own. The message emphasizes that the early church's response to severe p...

This sermon explores the nature of an evangelizing church by examining the early believers' response to the martyrdom of Stephen and the subsequent persecution in Jerusalem. It argues against a pessimistic worldview that views the world as a sinking ship destined for failure, instead advocating for a realistic optimism grounded in the Great Commission. The central theme is that a true church is 'i...

The sermon teaches that faith responds to conflict by trusting God's provision rather than grasping for what appears best. After returning from Egypt greatly blessed, Abram and Lot's increasing possessions create strife between their households, yet Abram seeks peace by humbly giving Lot the first choice of land, trusting that God will provide regardless of what remains. Lot chooses by sight, sele...

Pastor Brian's sermon examines the Parable of the Tenants in Matthew 21, contrasting the historical failure of Israel with the current responsibility of the church to bear spiritual fruit. It emphasizes that God has provided the church with superior advantages, including the fullness of Scripture and the indwelling Holy Spirit, leaving no excuse for unfaithfulness. The message warns that judgment...

This sermon explores the tension between human expectations of God's kingdom and the reality of Christ's ministry, using John the Baptist's doubt from prison as a central case study. The message argues that Christ's kingdom often appears defeated or different from worldly standards of success and victory, leading believers to question their faith when circumstances do not align with their assumpti...