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The sermon examines the life of Lot as a cautionary example of a righteous man who compromised his spiritual integrity by dwelling among the wicked. By tracing Lot's lineage from Ur to Sodom, the message highlights how exposure to worldly comforts and urban power structures led him to prioritize material security over divine separation. In contrast, Abraham is presented as a faithful pilgrim who r...

This sermon explores the theological tension between present suffering and future glory as described in Romans 8, emphasizing that both creation and believers groan under the weight of the curse and personal weakness. The central message asserts that the Holy Spirit intercedes for believers in their inability to pray perfectly, while the Father executes a sovereign plan to conform them to the imag...

Genesis 13:1-18 And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. 2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. 3 And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and Hai; 4 Unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and the...

This sermon introduces the Book of Romans as the foundational text for New Testament doctrine, emphasizing that Paul's primary identity is that of a voluntary servant of Jesus Christ rather than a mere apostle. The exposition highlights the necessity of being separated from the world while remaining an influence within it, and it clarifies that the gospel was promised in the Old Testament and fulf...

This sermon examines the sin of covetousness as a form of idolatry that enslaves the heart and hinders spiritual victory. By analyzing the parable of the rich fool, the message highlights how attaching one's identity and security to material wealth leads to emptiness and judgment, contrasting this with the sufficiency found in the Kingdom of God. The teaching urges believers to reject the anxiety...

In Psalm 25, David lifted up his soul unto the LORD for help that he might be delivered from danger and affliction while trusting in and waiting upon God but with integrity and righteousness (seeking forgiveness and obedience) so that he—and God—would not be ashamed. In Psalm 26, David tells us that what he asked of God in Psalm 25 is exactly what his Lord has done! God has taught and led him to w...

Using the taking of the Nazarite vow to make a comparison to the seriousness that is lacking in our day. Where is the commitment? Where is the consecration? How seriously are you taking your Christian life? Do you want to know more, do more, be more for Christ? Or are you content to dwell in with the average?

This sermon explores the theological significance of the dietary laws in Leviticus 11, arguing that the primary purpose of these restrictions was not health or physical purity, but the cultivation of a heart that obeys God. The central message emphasizes that defilement stems from disobedience rather than consumption, and that true holiness is rooted in God's character and the believer's redemptio...

The sermon explores Psalm 101 as a declaration of personal commitment to live in obedience and purity before God, framing the psalm's 'I will' and 'I will not' statements as a call to holy conduct in daily life. It emphasizes that true worship involves aligning one's heart and actions with God's character, rejecting wickedness, gossip, and deceit while embracing mercy and justice. The message conn...

The sermon examines 2 Thessalonians 2 to address the Thessalonian believers' anxiety that they had missed the return of Christ, distinguishing between the gathering of believers and the Day of the Lord. It argues that these are two distinct aspects of Christ's return, separated by a period of tribulation, citing differences in timing, world conditions, and the nature of His appearance. The text id...

Only in Christ is there reconciliation. He has gathered all things in Himself, no one else can. But first there must be a separating.

Today's Sunday School examines the theological consequences of the Fall as outlined in the Westminster Confession of Faith, specifically focusing on the loss of original righteousness and communion with God. The teaching highlights that this initial sin resulted in a drastic separation from the divine presence, described as a movement away from the garden of Eden, and introduced death into the hum...

This sermon examines the theological distinction between dispensationalism and covenant theology, arguing that the core disagreement lies in hermeneutics rather than specific eschatological details. It defines dispensationalism as a system that views history through distinct eras of divine administration, maintaining a clear separation between Israel and the church, while describing covenant theol...

Brother Trever Arnold of Calvary Baptist Church in Evening Shade, AR, preaches from Proverbs 25:28 about the danger of living without spiritual boundaries. Drawing from Ezra 9:1-2 and Jerusalem's broken walls, he urges believers to examine the influences they allow into their lives and measure them by the word of God. Salvation rests on what Jesus Christ has done, and those who know Him are called...

Romans 8:5–8 teaches that people who live according to the flesh focus on worldly desires and remain separated from God, while those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on spiritual things and experience true life and peace. This Bible teaching explains that a fleshly mindset is hostile to God and cannot submit to His will, but a Spirit-led life reflects faith, obedience, and a growin...

Love of self makes life difficult for everyone.

The sermon explores the profound emotional and spiritual struggle Jesus experienced in the Garden of Gethsemane, emphasizing that his agony stemmed from the weight of bearing humanity's sin and the impending separation from his Father. By examining the context of the Passion week and the theological implications of the 'cup of wrath,' the message highlights Jesus' full humanity and his deliberate...

This sermon explores the divine attributes of God's steadfastness and loving kindness, emphasizing that these qualities are central to His character and distinct from the fickle nature of human affection. By examining key passages such as Exodus 34:6 and Jeremiah 31:3, the message highlights that God's love is an unbreakable covenant ratified by the blood of Jesus Christ, ensuring that nothing can...

Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, "Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." 3 Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands...

Rev. Ophoff The Parable of the Tares of the Field I. Who They Are II. Why They Must Remain III. Until What Separation Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Psalter #s: 16, 199, 92, 96, 196

Many people today have settled the matter: Jesus, yes; the church, no thank you. In Matthew 16, Jesus refuses to let us separate Him from His church, and Pastor John Samson opens up what "this rock" really means, why even death cannot stand against Christ's people, and what Jesus meant when He promised, "I will build my church." You'll hear how a church conceived in eternity joins Abraham, Moses,...

Jesus taught that marriage is a God-joined union of one man and one woman for life that nobody should separate, divorce is permitted in the case of sexual immorality and some believers are called to singleness for the sake of God's kingdom.