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Tied to the twin realities that we are not guilty before God and forgiven by Him (previous in Ch. 10), we have confidence to enter into the holy places, and we have a great priest in Jesus. These salvation realities are the basis for a productive, fruitful, meaningful life. So we are together - "let us" - exhorted to draw near in worship with a true heart in full assurance of faith, to hold fast t...

This sermon explores Psalm 59 as a model for responding to persecution and spiritual warfare, emphasizing that while believers face unjust hostility, God remains their sovereign refuge. The central message is that faith does not eliminate trouble but reorients the believer's focus from their enemies to God's power and covenant faithfulness, known as hesed. The text instructs Christians to pray for...

This sermon explores the theological necessity of the Incarnation by examining five specific reasons why God became man in Jesus Christ. The central message emphasizes that Christ's humanity serves to rule over the world, sanctify believers through a sacred brotherhood, destroy the power of death, atone for sin, and provide sympathetic help in temptation. The tone is pastoral and comforting, addre...

What happens when faith encounters silence, discouragement, and an answer that challenges our expectations? In Matthew 15:21–28, a Canaanite mother approaches Israel's Messiah, pleading for her daughter's deliverance. Her response reveals a faith Jesus calls great. Pastor Brandon Holthaus examines four barriers—silence, discouragement, priority, and entitlement—and what they reveal about our trust...

[Sunday AM] Psalm 42-43 - Jim Evans

Jesus taught that Israel is going to change for the better. When that happens, then redemption will happen. Jesus Christ will overthrow the antichrist and He will usher in the Millennium.

How is that that we poor sinners may approach a holy God with confidence? Not because we are sufficient, but because Jesus Christ is. This message shows how Christ gives assurance, freedom in prayer, forgiveness when we confess sin, and grace to obey and love others. When our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and His grace is greater than our failures.

This sermon addresses the human anxiety regarding the uncertainty of the afterlife by examining Thomas's question in John 14 about knowing the way to heaven. The central message emphasizes that Jesus provides definitive clarity and assurance through His identity as the way, the truth, and the life. The exposition highlights that salvation is not achieved through human effort or moral performance b...

This sermon examines Mark 1:29-39 to reveal the character of Jesus and the nature of true discipleship through three key lessons. First, it establishes that Satan is a defeated enemy, urging believers to resist him with confidence in Christ's victory. Second, it highlights the approachability of Jesus, who accepts hospitality, responds to prayer, and embraces the service of others, demonstrating t...

1- Confident in his eternity 2- Committed to his service 3- Convinced of his purpose

This sermon examines the passage in Matthew 26 where Jesus predicts the disciples' abandonment of Him, highlighting the contrast between human self-confidence and divine sovereignty. The central message warns against the danger of trusting in one's own strength, using Peter's boastful denial as a primary example of how pride leads to spiritual failure. By referencing 1 Corinthians 10:12, the expos...

1. A sure and living hope 2. A lived out and received hope 3. A prophesied and privileged hope Text: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Psalm 20 is a royal psalm in which God's people pray for their king before battle and express confidence in divine deliverance. This exposition traces the psalm's structure — corporate intercession followed by assured trust — and reads the text through its ultimate fulfilment in Christ the King, the true Anointed One who is answered from God's holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand...

Job 23:10 'But he knoweth the way that I take: When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.' The sermon explores the theological significance of Job's declaration that God knows the path He takes and will refine him like gold through trial. It emphasises that life's sudden changes and hardships are not accidental but are part of God's sovereign, planned, and personal purpose to draw believer...

The sermon examines the Reformed theological doctrine of the certain application of redemption, arguing that Christ's death secures salvation for a specific elect people rather than merely making it possible. By analyzing John 6:37, the text highlights key doctrines such as election, effectual calling, and perseverance, emphasizing that the Holy Spirit enables the dead to respond to the gospel thr...

God makes an unconditional covenant with David who responds with humility, identifying himself as God's servant and recognizing that everything rests on God. His prayer, "Do as You have spoken," demonstrates faith that takes God's promises seriously and asks Him to fulfill them so that His name will be magnified. Because God is faithful and His word is true, believers can confidently pray, "Lord,...

The sermon explores the necessity of relying on the Holy Spirit rather than human strength to fulfill God's purposes, using the vision of the golden lampstand in Zechariah 4 as its foundation. It argues that Zerubbabel's task of rebuilding the temple was impossible by human might or power, requiring divine empowerment to overcome significant obstacles and discouragement. The message applies this p...

The sermon explores the theological tension in Joshua 13 between the remaining conquest of the land and God's promise to drive out the enemies, establishing that the work of finishing the job is ultimately God's responsibility. This realization is presented as a source of confidence for believers, decreasing pride while increasing the desire to serve as honored vessels of God's will. The message w...

Galatians 5:7–12 presents Paul confronting the Judaising teachers who were hindering the Galatian churches from obeying the truth of justification by faith alone. This exposition examines Paul's indictment of those who corrupt the gospel, the nature of the doctrinal leaven they spread, and the apostle's confidence in the perseverance of the saints over against false teaching. Main points: - the hi...

How can Christians recognize sexual temptation before it becomes destructive? Proverbs 7 exposes the tactics of a predatory seducer and shows why biblical wisdom, intentional discipleship, and covenant faithfulness are essential protections against sexual sin. In The Strange Woman: Recognizing the Predator, Solomon warns his son through the tragic picture of an inexperienced young man walking conf...

A new MP3 sermon from Audiobooks by Horatius Bonar is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 45 - The Beginning of Our Confidence Subtitle: Light and Truth - Vol 4 Speaker: Horatius Bonar Broadcaster: Audiobooks by Horatius Bonar Event: Audiobook Date: 2/14/1800 Bible: Hebrews 3:14 Length: 8 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Audiobooks by Horatius Bonar is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 83 - Confidence in a Loving God Subtitle: Light and Truth - Vol 4 Speaker: Horatius Bonar Broadcaster: Audiobooks by Horatius Bonar Event: Audiobook Date: 3/24/1800 Bible: 1 John 5:14 Length: 6 min.