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Grab your Bible and join us from the Savannah Mission Bible Training Center. We are commanded in the third commandment to not take the name of the Lord our God in vain. This study breaks down that commandment and we discover that the Third Commandment requires the holy and reverent use of God's names, titles, attributes, ordinances, Word, and works.

This sermon examines the biblical and confessional standards for the appointment of church officers, specifically elders and deacons, emphasizing that their calling is appointed by Christ and executed through the local congregation. It argues that the selection process must involve the common suffrage, or vote, of the church rather than external ecclesiastical bodies or self-appointment, grounded...

The Lord Jesus hath, in this ordinance, appointed his ministers to declare his word of institution to the people, to pray, and bless the elements of bread and wine, and thereby to set them apart from a common to an holy use; and to take and break the bread, to take the cup, and (they communicating also themselves) to give both to the communicants; but to none who are not then present in the congre...

This lesson is part of a series through selected Psalms, and this lesson introduces Psalm 119, the longest Psalm in the Bible. The lesson also exegetes the first stanza (the Aleph stanza).

(AI Generated Summary) This sermon explores the theological concept of baptism and the Lord's Supper as visible signs that point to invisible spiritual realities. By referencing the Catechism and Scripture, the message explains how these ordinances function as pictures that validate God's promises and remind believers of Christ's work. The teaching emphasizes that while humans are physical beings...

This instructional sermon examines the theological practices and historical views surrounding the Lord's Supper, emphasizing its role as a unifying act for the entire body of Christ rather than a private or factional ritual. The speaker contrasts four major ecclesiological positions—transubstantiation, consubstantiation, spiritual presence, and memorialism—arguing that the biblical mandate for fre...

For our glorious calling, Christians have been given a grace as big as Jesus, which He applies through His ordinances, including the ministry, especially of the Word.

For our glorious calling, Christians have been given a grace as big as Jesus, which He applies through His ordinances, including the ministry, especially of the Word

This sermon examines the institution of the Lord's Supper in Matthew 26 as the fulfillment of the Old Covenant Passover, identifying Christ as the substance behind the shadow of the law. The teaching emphasizes that the bread and cup are symbolic representations of Christ's body and blood, which were shed specifically for the remission of sins for the many who believe. It outlines the theological...

Join us tonight at 4pm for a special evening service at Severn Run Evangelical Presbyterian Church, including the ordination and installation of Bradley Chwastyk as Pastor of Saint's Haven Presbyterian Church. Pastor Emeritus John "Arch" Van Devender will be preaching from Hebrews 12:1–2, 12–14 in a sermon entitled "A New Sphere of Life." Severn Run Evangelical Presbyterian Church is a congregatio...

Ordination and Induction of Luke Rowcroft as Pastor of St Mellons Baptist Church

This sermon examines the theological significance and proper observance of the Lord's Supper, arguing that it is a central act of worship rather than a mere memorial. It critiques modern practices that diminish the ordinance's spiritual weight or treat it as a casual convenience, emphasizing instead the need for reverence and communal unity. By analyzing passages from 1 Corinthians, Luke, and Acts...

An exposition of Chapter 30 of the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith, covering the institution, nature, and right administration of the Lord's Supper. The sermon works through all eight paragraphs of the chapter, addressing the memorial and covenantal character of the ordinance, the refutation of Roman Catholic transubstantiation and the Mass, and the spiritual feeding of worthy recei...

We will go over Psalm 22 and take part in the ordinance of the Lord's Supper.

The sermon examines the biblical structure of church government, emphasizing that Christ alone appoints and authorizes the officers of the local church. It distinguishes between the universal invisible church and the visible local body, arguing that while a church exists by covenant, it requires elders and deacons for proper organization and function. The speaker clarifies that there are only two...

In this message, Brother Dean Stuart continues a study of Fair Haven Primitive Baptist Church's Articles of Faith by examining the ordinance of baptism. He considers the biblical mode of baptism, who should be baptized, when and why baptism should be observed, the authority to administer it, and the question of rebaptism. Drawing from passages throughout the New Testament, the message emphasizes b...

The sermon explores the theological foundation of the Sabbath as a day designed for delighting in God through communion with Christ. It identifies two primary reasons for keeping the Sabbath holy: remembering God as Creator and celebrating His work of redemption in Jesus Christ. The preacher argues that the Sabbath serves as a weekly reminder of human dependence on God and the believer's deliveran...

This sermon argues that infant baptism lacks biblical warrant because the New Covenant establishes distinct ordinances determined by Christ rather than continuing Old Testament physical descent rules. The author contends that historical precedent for infant baptism is insufficient to override Scripture, especially when compared to the rejection of infant communion by later theologians. It clarifie...

The sermon argues for the biblically proper observance of Christian sacraments, specifically baptism and the Lord's Supper, by prioritizing Scripture over church tradition. It emphasizes that baptism serves as the initial marker of faith and must follow the New Testament pattern of immersion in water, as demonstrated by Jesus and practiced in the book of Acts. The speaker critiques infant baptism...

This sermon clarifies the biblical purpose of baptism, defining it as an act of immersion that symbolizes unity with Christ and the church rather than a requirement for salvation. The speaker emphasizes that salvation is received through repentance, which involves believing in and confessing the gospel, not through religious rituals or works. Key scriptures such as Matthew 28:19 and Romans 6:3 ill...