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This sermon explores Psalm 83, focusing on the tension between divine judgment and mercy in times of spiritual crisis. It examines Asaph's urgent appeal for God to break His silence against the conspiring enemies of Israel, while highlighting the psalmist's ultimate desire for their repentance and salvation. The message addresses the modern believer's struggle with the perceived silence of God, of...

A powerful look at Jude verse 2 and the believer's rich inheritance in Christ, mercy, peace, and love multiplied. Discover the abundance of God's grace and the blessings He pours upon His people.

This sermon examines the dramatic conversion of Saul of Tarsus in Acts 9, highlighting the sovereign initiative of God in confronting a zealous persecutor with the reality of his sin. The message emphasizes that true conversion requires conviction of sin and submission to Jesus as Lord, illustrated by Saul's immediate question, "What do you want me to do?" Drawing from 1 Timothy 1, the text presen...

This week we come to the end of our short series through the book of Jude. Last week we saw Jude giving believers concise instructions on how to "contend for the faith" by keeping themselves in the love of God. In this week's passage, Jude instructs the church to rescue those who are wavering in their faith by showing them mercy. Jude then concludes the chapter with one of the longest and most bea...

Part 1 in our series considering mercy ministry and the office and role of Deacons. What is "mercy ministry" and why do churches need to care about it?

This study explores the theological structure of Deuteronomy as a covenant renewal between God and Israel, emphasizing the unique authority of God as the sole sovereign ruler. It highlights the historical context of Israel's journey, including their rebellions and God's consistent judgments and mercies, to demonstrate why God has the right to demand obedience. The text examines the Ten Commandment...

In this passage, Hosea's children become living warnings of the devastating cost of Israel's sin—judgment, discipline, and rejection. Yet even in judgment, God's mercy and grace are displayed, reminding us that while sin has consequences, God's grace is greater than our sin. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

Item 1: Injustice Brought Before God (Habakkuk 1: 1-4) Item 2: God's Answers (Habakkuk 1: 5-17) Item 3: Wait on God (Habakkuk 2: 1-5) Item 4: Hear God's Verdict (Habakkuk 2: 6-20) Item 5: Pray for Mercy and Remember God's Power (Habakkuk 3: 1-15) Item 6: Rejoice in the Lord (Habakkuk 3: 16-19) This sermon explores the book of Habakkuk as a journey from questioning injustice to finding joy in God's...

Main Points 1. In His justice, God must deal with sin. 2. In His mercy, God invites us to return to Him. This sermon explores the tension between divine justice and mercy as depicted in Hosea 11, shifting the metaphor of God's relationship with Israel from a husband to a father. The text highlights God's tender care in teaching and leading His people, contrasted with their persistent rebellion and...

This sermon is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through I Corinthians 2, dealing with the effectual and necessary work of God the Holy Spirit in revealing Christ as the Word of Life to every object of His eternal love.

Proposition: Because Christ, the Captain for the Lord's army, directs strengthens, warns, and saves us, we ought to respond with confidence, obedience, and gratitude 1) The Holiness of the LORD (5:13-15) 2) The Omnipotence of the LORD (6:1-16, 20-21) 3) The Priority of the LORD (6:17-19) 4) The Salvation of the LORD (6:22-27) Conclusion - Have confidence when we know that the Lord is with and for...

How should the people of God respond when they see the wickedness of the world around them? In Genesis 18:16–33, God reveals His coming judgment upon Sodom and Gomorrah, and Abraham draws near to intercede. His prayer rests upon the righteous character of God: "Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?" Through Abraham's conversation with the Lord, we see the justice, patience, and mer...

God gives righteousness to those who trust His Word, particularly the message of Christ and the cross. Our works are not able to create the right standing we need before God—only His grace to penitent believers can do that.

The sermon explores the prophecy in Isaiah 42, highlighting how God's sovereign plan involves both the temporary casting off of Israel and the extension of the gospel to the Gentiles. It emphasizes that God's works of providence and grace are often mysterious and contrary to human wisdom, as seen in the lives of biblical figures like Joseph and Job. The message asserts that despite the darkness an...

This sermon addresses the common struggle of believers who lack assurance of their salvation, using a case study to explore the root causes of such doubt. It distinguishes between the fruit of assurance and the root issues of sin and distorted views of God, emphasizing that while Christians wrestle with besetting sins, they do not willfully practice them. The teaching highlights the importance of...

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...

Peter blesses God for His great mercy: He causes believers to be born again to a living hope through Christ's resurrection, keeps an imperishable inheritance for them in heaven, and guards them by His power through faith until their salvation is revealed in the last time.

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...

This sermon provides a comprehensive overview of the book of Exodus, answering the central question of who the Lord is through six distinct attributes revealed in the narrative. It begins by establishing God's sovereignty over history and all rival powers, emphasizing that His rule is the foundation for human security. The message then highlights God's goodness and covenant faithfulness, illustrat...

This sermon examines the encounter between Jesus and the blind beggar Bartimaeus in Jericho, addressing potential discrepancies in the Gospel accounts to affirm the reliability of Scripture. The preacher uses Bartimaeus' physical condition as a metaphor for human spiritual blindness, emphasizing that without divine illumination, individuals remain alienated from the life of God. Despite the crowd'...

Outline 1. Determined by God 2. Proclaimed by Noah 3. Accomplished in the Flood

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