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The sermon addresses the age-old question of why the righteous suffer while the wicked appear to prosper, drawing from Ecclesiastes 9 to provide comfort and perspective. It argues that while life is full of trouble, believers can find peace by trusting in God's sovereignty and His promise that all things work together for good. The message encourages Christians to stop trying to control every deta...

This sermon explores the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints through the lens of 2 Thessalonians 3, emphasizing that Christian security rests not on human strength but on the unchanging faithfulness of God. The message contrasts the faithlessness of men, including false believers and external opponents, with the sovereign preservation of God's people, who are guarded by Christ despite the a...

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In Mark 4:35-41, we witness an amazing demonstration of the power and authority of Jesus Christ, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. When a MEGA storm threatened the lives of His disciples, Jesus simply spoke, and the wind and waves obeyed His voice, producing a MEGA calm! Yet, what followed was a MEGA fear as the disciples began to comprehend WHO WAS IN THE BOAT WITH THEM! Like the discipl...

This birth account of Jesus gives us some of the details in world history and gives a few details of Jesus birth. What Luke wants his readers to focus on is the message of the angels. This one born in the manger is the Savior who is both Lord and Christ. He is the good news and is capable of bring true peace to earth.

At this time we want to think more carefully about what a good and godly preacher should be like in our generation. I think that is very clear that the example of our Lord Jesus Christ is the best model for what a faithful preacher should be like. All preachers and all Christians should learn from their Master what a godly preacher and good preaching consists of. The preaching of Christ, as it is...

Text: Acts 8:4-25 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: Persecution in Jerusalem drives the believers out into the surrounding areas. Through this Jesus advances his kingdom as his people begin to proclaim the good news of his resurrection. Luke specifically focuses on the ministry of Philip, one of the seven chosen by the church in Acts 6, who begins a fruitful ministry in a city in Samaria. Ma...

What if I am following the Lord, trying hard to do only what is right and good, but when I am doing good, someone threatens to harm me, or actually harms me? What if I suffer for righteousness' sake? How do I handle that?

Are there comforts we would be willing to give up if we knew that giving them up would help lead a friend or family member to a saving faith in Jesus Christ? This sermon explores the concept of prioritizing eternal rewards over temporary comforts, using the Apostle Paul's example in 1 Corinthians as a model for Christian living. It argues that believers should be willing to sacrifice personal ease...

Our imaginations can be quite vivid. It is important to seek to have the facts before drawing a conclusion. The nation of Israel faced a real test of character in our text. The good news is that they allowed God to direct them in the resolution to the challenge.

This sermon explores the theological reasons behind God's divine restraint in the lives of believers, illustrating how divine intervention often prevents human error or redirects passion toward a higher purpose. Through the narrative of David and Abigail in 1 Samuel, the text highlights how God protects individuals from the ungodly impulses of their own hearts, particularly when emotions cloud jud...

This sermon examines the profound influence of the tongue, highlighting its capacity to direct life and cause destruction. Using the metaphors of a horse's bit, a ship's rudder, and a spreading fire, the message illustrates how small words can have massive consequences, citing historical examples of fires and biblical accounts of King Saul. The text emphasizes that the tongue is an unruly evil tha...

We're picking back up with our somewhat occasional series looking at the wisdom literature of Ecclesiastes, and we find ourselves at the beginning of Chapter 2. Here the Preacher "makes a test" of pleasure and wealth, but he does it in some particular ways that may lead to some particular questions…how good are the good things of life? Are they really that good? Or any good? We'll see what the Pre...

The sermon explores the theological mystery of God's eternal decrees as illustrated in the events leading up to the crucifixion. It contrasts the evil intentions of the chief priests and Judas, who sought to kill Jesus secretly, with God's sovereign purpose to redeem humanity through the Passover Lamb. By examining the Spurgeon Catechism and passages such as Psalm 2 and Genesis 50, the message aff...

What if I told you that three of the greatest events in human history are the very reason you can have your sins forgiven and know for certain that Heaven will be your eternal home? We've all heard the saying, "Good things come in threes," but the Bible reveals some wonderful truths that go far beyond that familiar expression! In this message, Pastor Byron Chesney explores the significance of the...

I. Righteousness Apart From Works II. The Reward of Grace III. The Necessary Fruit

Psalm 147 begins by telling us simply, "it is good to sing praises to our God!" And it is good isn't it!? Singing songs of praise is so good in so many ways. But the psalmist goes on to declare, not merely how good it is for us to praise God, but how good God is and therefore we should praise him. From the stars to the snow he conducts the affairs of all creation. But as the creative and sustainin...