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What does God say to the wicked man who would "take my covenant in thy mouth" (Psalm 50:16)? Read verse 17 and ask what that man has done with the words of God, and whether a man can hate the Word of God and still enter heaven. Then read John 1:14 and ask Who the Word is that he has cast behind him. "Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee." (Psalm 50:17)

This lesson examines the historical reliability of the New Testament by presenting statistical and geographical evidence that distinguishes the canonical Gospels from later Gnostic texts & proves it contains high quality eyewitness accounts. It highlights how the Gospels accurately reflect first-century Palestinian naming conventions and disambiguation of common names, geographical details, and cu...

This sermon examines Proverbs 14:26 to argue that true confidence is not a self-generated trait but a byproduct of living in the fear of the Lord. The message distinguishes between servile fear, which drives people away from God, and reverent awe, which draws believers near to Him in obedience and worship. By analyzing the preposition "in," the text presents the fear of God as a dwelling place whe...

This devotional explores the theological concept that divine disappointments are often strategic appointments designed by God to redirect believers toward their true purpose. Using the biblical account of Paul and Silas in Acts 16 as a foundation, the message illustrates how the Holy Spirit's restriction of their path to Asia ultimately led to a more fruitful ministry in Macedonia and later Ephesu...

This sermon explores the theological paradox that the suffering of believers, exemplified by Paul's imprisonment, serves to strengthen the church rather than weaken it. Drawing primarily from Philippians 1:12-14, the message argues that witnessing the steadfastness of those who endure for Christ instills a deeper confidence in the faith of the community. The central theme is the cultivation of bol...

This sermon explores the theme of the world's rejection of God's people, using the narrative of David among the Philistines in 1 Samuel 29 as a typological illustration of Jesus Christ's rejection. The central message emphasizes that while believers may face suspicion, conspiracy, and contempt from secular society, their ultimate confidence must rest in God's promises rather than worldly acceptanc...

This sermon examines the final days of Joseph in Genesis 50, highlighting his blessed lifespan of 110 years and his confident faith in God's covenant promises. The central message emphasizes that God is faithful to His word, having preserved Joseph through suffering and now assuring the Israelites of their future deliverance from Egypt. Joseph's instruction to carry his bones to the Promised Land...

The Always Life — Enriched by Grace, Equipped for His Glory This message emphasizes that genuine spiritual maturity is not measured merely by what we know about God, but by how what we believe is helping us become more like Jesus. Drawing from 1 and 2 Corinthians, it reveals how God has enriched His people through the grace of Christ, giving them everything necessary to comprehend His truth, commu...

Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins. In Hebrews 9:18–22, we see why our holy God cannot simply overlook our guilt, why the old covenant sacrifices could never accomplish final redemption, and why Jesus Christ alone could satisfy divine justice. Discover why the blood of Christ is the only sufficient ground of our forgiveness, the security of our eternal inheritance, and...

This sermon explores the theological implications of being indwelt by the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that believers are no longer debtors to the flesh but are instead led by the Spirit as sons of God. The central message focuses on the concept of adoption, arguing that Christians receive a spirit of sonship rather than bondage, which grants them a secure, unbreakable relationship with God that canno...

When we read about the nature of prayer, we find that its inherent design instills in God's children a deep confidence that is intended to overshadow all of our petitions. We talk about it today.

What is the evidence for the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ, and why is it essential to the gospel? In 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Paul identifies Jesus as the One whom God raised from the dead and for whose return believers eagerly wait. This study examines the biblical and historical evidence for Christ's resurrection, including His physical death, burial, empty tomb, and numerous eyewitness appe...

When life's pressures and unexpected threats try to intimidate you, how should you respond? In the message The Chicken is Not Afraid, Pastor Steve Harness examines Luke 13 to show how Jesus courageously faced opposition without yielding to fear. Discover how to walk out your God-given calling with confidence and find ultimate refuge under His protective wings.

The Suffering and Superiority of Jesus The Greatest Miracle - The Resurrection of Life The Hope With Confidence

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 sermon examines the burial of Jesus as recorded in Mark 15, emphasizing that the physical death and burial of Christ are essential components of the gospel message. The exposition highlights three key aspects: the courageous action of Joseph of Arimathea in claiming the body, the confirmation of Jesus' death by Pilate and the centurion, and the faithful execution of the burial by Joseph and N...

This sermon examines Hebrews 13, focusing on the call to be content with what God provides and to avoid covetousness by trusting in His unchanging presence. It emphasizes that while believers are to respect and obey church leaders, this submission is strictly qualified by their adherence to Christ, as seen in the examples of Peter and John obeying God rather than men. The teaching further instruct...

(AI Generated Summary) This lesson explores the sovereignty of God as demonstrated in the final plague narrative of Exodus, emphasizing that God's purposes are fulfilled with absolute certainty rather than through trial and error. By contrasting the will of man with the unchanging purpose of the Lord, the message asserts that all of history is under God's divine control, providing a foundation for...

This sermon explores the theological significance of the Lord's Supper as a sacrament instituted by Christ to confirm the believer's union with Him. Drawing primarily from Isaiah 12:1-3, the message emphasizes that God's anger toward sin has been turned away through the substitutionary work of Jesus, resulting in divine comfort and salvation. The text presents God not merely as a savior, but as th...

In a world that seems to argue about everything, what if there were something so certain, so settled, that even history itself could not shake it? That is exactly what Pastor Paul Chapman explores in the message, Jesus Without Controversy, through 1 Timothy 3:15-16, where Paul delivers a six-part biography of Jesus Christ in a single verse and declares it all to be true 'without controversy.' We w...

Psalm 21:8–13 sets before the church a confident eschatological expectation concerning Christ's second coming and his final triumph over all enemies of God. This exposition of the second half of Psalm 21 reads the psalm in its Davidic-messianic fulfilment, tracing the certain destruction of all who oppose the Lord's Anointed and closing with the church's doxological response to the coming victory....

This sermon examines the distinction between religious noise and genuine spiritual power, using the metaphor of a firecracker versus dynamite to illustrate the difference between impressive speech and transformative action. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 4, the message warns against the danger of mistaking God's patience for approval and relying on eloquence rather than the evidence of the Holy Spirit...