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Main Idea: Sin brought corruption and misery into every sphere of human life. Main Points: I. Sorrow Multiplied in Childbearing (v. 16) II. The Ground Cursed for Man (vv. 17-18) III. Dust Returns to Dust (v. 19)

This sermon explores Zechariah 12 as a cohesive narrative that moves from creation to physical and spiritual redemption. It identifies the chapter's central events as the Battle of Armageddon, where God sovereignly defeats the nations gathered against Jerusalem, fulfilling the curse of Deuteronomy 28 upon the enemies. The message emphasizes that this physical victory serves as the catalyst for Isr...

This sermon examines the warning against idolatry in Deuteronomy 4, highlighting the human tendency to create manageable gods rather than worship the invisible Creator. It contrasts the judgment of nations given over to their idols with God's faithful preservation of Israel through the intercession of Moses. The message identifies Jesus Christ as the ultimate and eternal Mediator who stands in the...

This sermon examines Chapter 6 of the Westminster Confession of Faith, focusing on the doctrine of the fall of man and the nature of original sin. It explores how Adam and Eve's disobedience resulted in the loss of original righteousness and communion with God, leading to a state of total depravity that affects all humanity. The teaching emphasizes that the guilt of Adam's sin is imputed to his de...

Though you will experience confusion and frustration on this sin-stained earth, God wants you to enjoy your life when you walk in wisdom with Him at the center of it. - God has authoritatively spoken about how to wisely live in His world, even though it is cursed (12:9–12). - God has authoritatively warned and encouraged you in wisely living in His world, even though it is cursed (12:13–14).

This message examines Deuteronomy 10 and 11 to demonstrate that the Mosaic Law remains relevant for New Covenant believers by highlighting God's mercy, nature, and works. The central message urges believers to respond to God's covenant love with wholehearted belief and obedience, rather than viewing the Old Testament as obsolete. By contrasting the external demands of the Mosaic Covenant with the...

Theme: Cain Stands in Rejection of God's Promised Savior and of His Grace, and Heads His Family in Evil. I. Cain and Abel Demonstrate their Believing Upbringing – vv. 1-7 A. Adam and Eve Assume that Cain is the Man from God – vv. 1-2 B. God Respects Abel's Offering, but Not Cain's – vv. 3-5a C. Cain was Angry Because God Didn't Accept His Offering – vv. 5b-7 II. Cain Murders Abel and Objects to Go...

The sermon examines God's response to the fall in Genesis 3, arguing that the curses pronounced on Adam, Eve, and the serpent serve a remedial rather than merely punitive purpose. It posits that God delays immediate comprehensive relief to cultivate spiritual formation and holiness through the process of suffering and discipline. The text highlights the theological framework of dispensationalism,...

WHEN GOD CALLED A MAN TO CARRY THE PROMISE.Genesis 12:1–3 KJV God called Abraham to leave everything familiar and follow Him by faith. Through this one man, God advanced the covenant promise that would ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Discover the call that changed Abraham's direction, the promise that secured his future, and the faith that demonstrated his devotion. From Eden to Abraham,...

Heaven will no doubt be a glorious place. It is the promised inheritance for the believer to live with God and no longer experiencing the effects of sin and the curse. On this Sunday we'll receive an inside look at the very home we will be living in on the new earth: the New Jerusalem, the holy city of God. So, what will this be like? What will we experience? Why as God's people should we long for...

The King, Not the Thing Our Commitments, Our Families, and Our Representation of Jesus Numbers 30–31 | Romans 12:1–2 | Ephesians 4–6 This message emphasizes that the circumstances we encounter are not meant to govern who we become; rather, the Lord uses those circumstances to transform us as we entrust ourselves to Him. It's not the thing that's changing us, but the King who is renewing us through...

Remember Him The message centers on God's call to remember His works and His ways so that we may know and trust His righteousness. Using Balaam and Balak in Numbers alongside Micah 6, it shows that although Balak hired Balaam to curse Israel, God would not allow His people to be cursed and instead turned the intended curse into a blessing. The account reminds believers that no enemy can overturn w...

The Cost of Grace Jesus did not redeem us so we could keep our old lives—His grace rescues us, owns us, establishes us, and teaches us to live under His rule. The message centers on the truth that the gospel does not merely add Jesus to our lives—it brings us under His light, His rule, and His grace. Drawing from Balaam's prophecy in Numbers 24, Jesus is presented as both the Star who gives light...

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: Hosea 10 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

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God calls you to practice countercultural Christianity. I. OVERCOME EVIL WITH GOOD II. CARE FOR OTHERS III. SEEK TO LIVE AT PEACE WITH OTHERS

Consider the contrast between the Old Covenant, sealed with animal blood at Mount Sinai, with the New Covenant, established by the blood of Jesus Christ. While the Old Covenant required human obedience that Israel could not keep, resulting in judgment and curse, the New Covenant is unilateral, relying on God's power to produce obedience and forgive sin. The Old Covenant sacrifice served merely as...

The sermon explores the theological tension of living as believers who are in Christ yet still inhabit a fallen world, using 1 Corinthians 11 as the primary text. It argues that biological gender distinctions are providential and good, rooted in the creation order rather than the curse of sin, and should be embraced with gratitude rather than rejected. The speaker emphasizes that while ultimate eq...

The grace of God witnessed in Simon, a Cyrenian.

This sermon explores the biblical timeline of personal and global eschatology, tracing the believer's journey from death or the rapture through the tribulation and into the millennial kingdom. It argues that the church will be evacuated to heaven prior to the period of God's wrath, where believers will exist in resurrection bodies to witness the judgments upon the earth. The central focus is on th...