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What does it mean to be a citizen of heaven while living in a world consumed by politics? That question sits at the heart of one of the most dramatic courtroom scenes in all of Scripture. In Pastor Paul Chapman's message, Jesus and Politics: Citizens of Heaven in a World of Politics, we explore John 18, where Jesus stands before Pilate, the most powerful political figure in the region, and the exc...

The sermon explores three essential levels of ministry derived from the experiences of Paul and Barnabas in Acts 13. It begins by acknowledging the ease and joy of ministering to receptive audiences, highlighting the universal availability of the gospel to both Jews and Gentiles. The message then addresses the inevitable difficulties of ministry, such as envy, opposition, and organized persecution...

This passage calls believers to pursue peace and mutual edification, refusing to become a stumbling block to weaker brothers. Christian freedom must be governed by love, not self-assertion, because the kingdom of God is not about food and drink but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Whatever does not proceed from faith is sin. The mature disciple gladly surrenders lawful rights for...

This sermon explores the believer's assurance of salvation, arguing that confidence in God's promises rests not on personal performance or fluctuating feelings, but on the faithfulness of the Triune God. Drawing from Ephesians 1:13-14, the message highlights how the Holy Spirit seals believers as God's own, confirming their adoption and guaranteeing their eternal inheritance. The teaching emphasiz...

Psalm 22 is a messianic psalm that moves from the desolation of Christ's suffering to the triumph of his exaltation. This first instalment works through verses 1–11, examining how David's Spirit-inspired words anticipate the cry of the forsaken Son on the cross, the mocking of his enemies, and his confident appeal to the God who had been his refuge from birth. Main points: - the cry of dereliction...

Gadsby's Hymns 520, 145, 524

The sermon critiques the modern church's adoption of consumerist values, arguing that marketing and human appeal have replaced the conviction of the Gospel. It asserts that the church has lost its nerve by seeking to please people rather than relying on the sovereign power of God to save souls. Drawing from Paul's ministry in Corinth and Athens, the message emphasizes that the testimony of Christ...

In this sermon, Pastor Rockhill explores the early missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas as they confront opposition on the island of Cyprus. The passage from Acts 13:4-12 highlights the pivotal moment when these apostles, led by the Holy Spirit, boldly proclaim the Gospel despite encountering Elymas, a false prophet who seeks to turn the proconsul Sergius Paulus away from the faith. Pastor Rock...

Discover how to overcome spiritual discouragement in Encouragement Behind & Ahead Pt. 2. God's Word offers unshakeable hope! When believers face disappointment and weakened resolve, the temptation is to listen to our own doubts. God answers this exact struggle in the book of Haggai by calling His people to consider their ways and trust His promises. We must learn to preach biblical truth to oursel...

PM sermons are preceded by a Confessional, Catechism, Historic Creed lesson, or a lesson from the NT (Usually 5 minutes or so) Heidelberg Catechism 31 Q. Why is he called "Christ," meaning "anointed"? A. Because he has been ordained by God the Father and has been anointed with the Holy Spirit to be our chief prophet and teacher who fully reveals to us the secret counsel and will of God concerning...

This sermon addresses the common objection that believers lack the willpower to maintain their salvation, arguing instead that security rests entirely on the supernatural power of God. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:5, the message emphasizes that true Christians are kept by divine strength rather than human effort, contrasting this with the fleeting nature of self-reliance. The preacher outlines the certa...

The sermon explores the theological transition from being a servant under the law to becoming an adopted son of God through faith in Christ. It highlights the believer's new identity as an heir with a guaranteed future inheritance, emphasizing that this status is granted by God's timing and grace rather than human effort. The message details the comfort of the Holy Spirit, who bears witness to thi...

2026-11-01 PM - Rev. Jeph Nobel - The Spirit of the Sacraments - [Genesis 2:8-19, Belgic Article 33]

This sermon examines the act of Jesus washing the disciples' feet as a profound symbol of His condescension and the necessity of divine cleansing for salvation. It contrasts the disciples' ambition for status with Christ's focus on His redemptive mission, highlighting that true greatness is found in humble service rather than ritual performance. The text explores the theological distinction betwee...

Grab you Bible and join us from Whitemarsh Island Baptist Church as our Adult Sunday School begins a study of Paul's letters to the church at Corinth where he reminds a real church with real problems of it's foundation in the cross of Christ, the Lordship of Jesus, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and their hope for the future.

The spread of the gospel to the nations is entirely dependent on the sovereign will of God, as He directs missionaries to preach according to His plan, illuminates the minds of the hearers, and regenerates hearts. Without the work of the Holy Spirit, preaching is in vain. But the Spirit never works without the Word, but through it for the effectual calling of God's elect from among the nations.

This sermon examines 1 Peter 3:18-22 to clarify the theological meaning of baptism, distinguishing it from physical water immersion and identifying it as the Holy Spirit's work of uniting believers with Christ. By analyzing the Greek term *antitype*, the teaching draws a parallel between Noah's ark as a type of salvation and the believer's identification with Jesus as the antitype. The central arg...

This teaching explores the concept of believers as vessels within the body of Christ, emphasizing that true sanctification is not achieved through human effort or performance but through the work of the Holy Spirit. The sermon explains that cleansing oneself from dishonor involves a spiritual transformation where the believer's gaze is fixed on Christ, resulting in a changed nature that desires ri...

There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unt...

Come join us in worshiping the only true and living God, Father, Son, and Spirit! With singing and the reading of his word. Text today covers Romans 9:1-5

This sermon explores the theological significance of the Feast of Unleavened Bread in Exodus 12, connecting the removal of leaven to the believer's sanctification and the burial of Christ. The message emphasizes that while the Passover lamb points to redemption, the unleavened bread illustrates the necessity of removing sin from one's life as a response to that grace. It highlights the importance...