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Why can we proclaim the gospel without manipulation, self-promotion, or losing heart? Because the gospel's glory is Christ's; it's truth, comes from God and God himself through his word and spirit makes shine in darkened hearts

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...

The sermon explores Isaiah's vision of the Lord on the throne, emphasizing that spiritual transformation requires the death of earthly dependencies, symbolized by the passing of King Uzziah. It argues that true encounter with God occurs in the house of worship, where the believer sees their own sinfulness and the spiritual state of others, leading to a conviction of unclean lips and a need for pur...

Big Questions our Lives Depend on: Luke 24:1-12 Pastor Richard Holdeman Don't anchor your life to a world of death; rather, come to Jesus and find abundant life.

This sermon explores the theological significance of the darkness that covered the land during the second half of Jesus' crucifixion, as recorded in Matthew 27:45. The speaker argues that this event was a supernatural act of God fulfilling Old Testament prophecies, particularly Amos 8, and serves as a profound symbol of spiritual realities. The darkness represents the weight of human sin, the seve...

Preaching from John 5:19-30, Pastor Rockhill addresses the modern skeptical charge that Jesus never claimed to be God. His central burden is to show that although Christ never uttered the exact words "I am God," both His works and His words plainly reveal His divine nature to any audience familiar with the Old Testament Scriptures. Pastor Rockhill traces how Jesus, having healed on the Sabbath, de...

This sermon addresses the human anxiety regarding the uncertainty of the afterlife by examining Thomas's question in John 14 about knowing the way to heaven. The central message emphasizes that Jesus provides definitive clarity and assurance through His identity as the way, the truth, and the life. The exposition highlights that salvation is not achieved through human effort or moral performance b...

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1-10 1 Corinthians 3:6-8 KJV [6] I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. [7] So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. [8] Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. The sermon centers on the promise that...

I. To be in the Flesh: Heart/Mind toward Sin A. Leads to Death B. Hostile to God, Rebellion against his Law C. Cannot Please God II. To be in the Spirit: Heart/Mind toward Spirit A. Life and Peace, Now and Later B. Submits to God, Loves His Word C. Indwelled by God's Spirit III. Let's Put the Question to Our Hearts A. In the Flesh or in the Spirit? B. Warning against Presumption C. Encouragement a...

This sermon examines Hebrews 11:29-31 to illustrate the necessity of genuine, saving faith in contrast to unbelief and presumption. Through the narratives of the Red Sea crossing, the fall of Jericho, and the salvation of Rahab, the message emphasizes that God's power is activated only when believers trust His Word rather than relying on human strength or worldly methods. The tone is both convicti...

Midnight in Egypt. A cry no one had ever heard before, and none like it would be heard again. The tenth plague was the worst of them all, and yet in the middle of the judgment, God wrote out a way of escape that anyone could take: a spotless lamb, a doorway, and blood. In this message from the series Is The Old Testament Obsolete?, Pastor Jim Scudder opens Exodus 11 and 12 at Quentin Road Baptist...

In these verses, the Apostle Paul confronts the error of denying the resurrection head-on. He urges his readers to face the logical conclusions of the false doctrine being promoted, then delivers a death blow to it with a powerful affirmation of the truth.

In Mark 6, we find a literary intercalation. The Gospel author sandwiches the account of John the Baptist's death between the account of the first mission given to the twelve apostles. Herod tragically chose to preserve his worldly reputation over embracing the truth. This stands in sharp contrast to John the Baptist's unwavering faithfulness, even unto death. John's martyrdom serves as both a for...

The sermon explores the profound declaration in Psalm 48 that "this God is our God forever and ever," emphasizing the unique deity, unity, and eternity of the believer's relationship with the divine. It argues that the Psalms constitute the only inspired songs for Christian worship, grounding the church's identity in the unchanging nature of God. The exposition highlights the security found in the...

The sermon examines the Reformed theological doctrine of the certain application of redemption, arguing that Christ's death secures salvation for a specific elect people rather than merely making it possible. By analyzing John 6:37, the text highlights key doctrines such as election, effectual calling, and perseverance, emphasizing that the Holy Spirit enables the dead to respond to the gospel thr...

Baptism Service 1. That My Warfare is Accomplished, in Jesus 2. That My Shepherd Is the LORD, by Jesus 3. That My Strength Is Renewed, Through Jesus

This lesson has two very important things for us to learn: 1. Learn about a voice of reason. 2. Death by doubt and unbelief. Desperate people do dangerous things.

Pastor Mark Hogan teaches on Genesis 1:1–2:3 as a "creation overture" that frames the rest of Scripture: God, through the eternal Son and Holy Spirit, is the sovereign Creator whose word brings light and all things into being from nothing (John 1:1–3; Colossians 1:15–20). The six ordinary days follow an orderly forming-and-filling pattern—light and domains, then their occupants and humanity—follow...

The sermon explores the theological significance of Jesus' declaration in Matthew 16 that the gates of hell shall not prevail against His church. Using the historical fall of Constantinople as an analogy for formidable barriers, the message presents hell as a prison where souls are bound by sin, blindness, and false religion. It emphasizes that Jesus Christ, as the founder and cornerstone of the c...

This sermon examines the final verses of Hebrews 11 to explore the practical outcomes of genuine faith, highlighting both its capacity for great achievement and its power to endure severe suffering. Pastor Rod Mitchell emphasizes that biblical heroes were not moral supermen but flawed individuals who relied entirely on God's strength, demonstrating that faith is rooted in helpless dependence rathe...