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If we're saved by grace through no merit of our own, why should we obey God and do good works? Join Pastor Jason as we explore the answer to that question in Heidelberg Catechism #86.

Chapter timestamps: Note: Times are estimated 00:00 Surely Goodness and Mercy 01:34 Are You Washed in the Blood? 02:48 Amazing Grace 03:50 Heaven Came Down 06:33 Standing on the Solid Rock 08:18 Heavenly Sunlight 10:32 I Will Sing the Wondrous Story 13:26 O to Be Like Thee 14:12 In My Heart There Rings a Melody 14:58 In the Service of the King 16:38 Higher Ground 17:59 My Anchor Holds 18:58 Discus...

The sermon explores the dual approach Paul takes in Colossians to address false teaching: warning against deceptive persuasive arguments and affirming the believer's secure union with Christ. It emphasizes that the antidote to Gnostic error is not intellectual debate but a deep understanding of Christ's full deity and the believer's position in Him. The text highlights the progression of the Chris...

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This sermon introduces the Book of Philippians by tracing the historical origins of the Philippian church, highlighting the sovereign work of God in opening the hearts of Lydia and the jailer. It emphasizes the theological significance of Paul's greeting, defining believers as bondservants of Christ and affirming the Trinitarian source of grace and peace. The exposition challenges modern individua...

The sermon addresses the theological weight of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, defining it as a total rejection of God's will and the person of Christ. It contrasts religious works and self-righteousness with the necessity of genuine salvation through faith in Jesus, using the transformation of Paul from a persecutor to an apostle as a primary example. The message warns that while sins can be f...

This week we study the truth revealed in Eph 2:10 we see that we are God's workmanship, something he has made, for the purpose of good works he prepared before we were even saved. We see that this work is His and that we are to be obedient to this calling.

The sermon addresses the theological question of why God allows persecution and the death of faithful ministers, using the execution of James in Acts 12 as a primary example. It argues that God does not merely permit suffering but purposes it to conform believers to the image of Christ and to advance the spread of the gospel. By referencing Romans 8 and Philippians 1, the message emphasizes that e...

This sermon examines the concept of feminine ungodliness by contrasting the life of a godly woman with the sins of self-indulgence, idleness, and gossip found in 1 Timothy 5. A woman who pursues pleasure over God, lacks meaningful work, or engages in corrupting speech is effectively dead while living. Drawing on Old Testament examples and New Testament applications, the text warns against the mode...

The sermon explores the narrative of Esther to illustrate the theological principle that God providentially places individuals in specific times and circumstances for a divine purpose. It challenges the tendency to romanticize the past or feel out of sync with the present, urging believers to embrace their current location, job, and community as part of God's sovereign plan. By citing Ecclesiastes...

This sermon explores the doctrine of election and predestination as the foundation for the believer's assurance and comfort. It argues that God's absolute sovereignty ensures that all things, including suffering and tribulation, work together for the good of those who are called according to His purpose. The text emphasizes that salvation is entirely God's work, from the effectual call to final gl...

Can good works get you to Heaven? 🤔 Religion. Philanthropy. Education. Wealth. Utter poverty. None of these things gain a person admittance into Heaven. Eternity with God isn't earned—it is dependent entirely upon what you do with the finished work of Jesus on the cross and His resurrection. Don't rely on self-effort when the key is right in front of you. 📖 Study along with us in Luke 13 as we l...

The old covenant sacrifices were only a shadow of the good things to come. They were offered year after year, yet they could never take away sin or cleanse the conscience. They served instead as a constant reminder of guilt. In this passage the writer to the Hebrews turns our eyes to Jesus Christ, who came to do the Father's will and offered His own body once for all. The Levitical priests stood d...

Theme: We Chose to Ally Ourselves with Satan, God Stops that Alliance and Promises Purpose and Salvation. I. We Trusted Satan More than God! – vv. 1-13 II. God's Curse on Sin Focuses Forward to Future Service – vv. 14-19 A. God's Curse of Satan includes the Promise of Christ – vv. 14-15 B. God's Curse on the Woman Promises Future Generations – v. 16 C. God's Curse on Adam Promises Future Work – vv...

The sermon explores the command in Ephesians 5:16 to redeem the time, arguing that this refers not to chronological minutes but to decisive relational opportunities (kairos) for building Christ's church. By contrasting the Spartan ideal of military discipline with the Christian call to selfless love, the message highlights that believers must escape the bondage of self-interest and works-righteous...

The sermon centres on the urgent distinction between spiritual life and death, asserting that this division is more profound than any earthly categorization and determines eternal destiny. It argues that true life is found exclusively in Jesus Christ, who is the sole key to salvation, rather than in religious ordinances, good works, or intellectual knowledge of Scripture. The text highlights the t...

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...

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 concludes a study of the book of James by examining the practical evidence of living faith in the believer's daily life. It reviews the key themes of each chapter, emphasizing that true salvation results in perseverance through trials, visible good works, controlled speech, humility before God, and a dependent posture of prayer. The central message focuses on the final exhortation in J...

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...