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Who knows what may be found lurking in secret places.

The sermon explores the call for believers to be swift to hear and slow to speak, grounding this instruction in the identity of Christians as beloved brethren purchased by God. It emphasizes that true religion is not merely intellectual assent but active obedience, illustrated by the metaphor of a tree planted by the rivers of water that bears fruit in its season. The message warns against the sel...

The sermon presents a theological framework that equates spiritual corruption with physical cancer, arguing that false doctrines and altered Bible translations function as malignant cells that destroy the body of Christ. By citing Deuteronomy 32, the speaker contrasts the 'vine of Sodom' with the true vine, asserting that modern translations and charismatic movements introduce poisonous errors tha...

This sermon examines Proverbs 5, focusing on the warning against the 'strange woman' as a symbol of deceptive influence and spiritual apostasy. It highlights Solomon's personal experience with this temptation, urging listeners to regard discretion so that their lips may keep true knowledge rather than succumbing to smooth talk. The text contrasts the initial sweetness of such deception with its ul...

The sermon explores the purpose of the First Epistle of John, emphasizing that the apostle wrote to ensure believers possess full joy through genuine fellowship with God and one another. It highlights the necessity of walking in the light as Christ is in the light, contrasting this with the deception of concealing sin or denying one's need for an advocate. The message underscores that while Christ...

This sermon examines Jude 12-13, where the author uses six nature-based metaphors to describe the deceptive nature of false teachers who infiltrate the church. The central message urges believers to look beyond outward appearances and charisma, identifying these individuals as hidden rocks, selfish shepherds, waterless clouds, fruitless trees, raging waves, and wandering stars. Each illustration h...

This sermon examines the urgent shift in Jude's letter from a planned discussion on common salvation to a necessary warning against infiltrators who have breached the church's perimeter. The central message calls believers to earnestly contend for the faith, defined as the unchanging gospel core of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, rather than engaging in debates over secondary traditions...

Dawn Hill examines Jordan Wells's deliverance teachings and prophetic claims through 1 John 4:1–6. Addressing claims about fractured souls, spiritual warfare practices, and his defense of Katherine Krick, she explains why experiences, crowds, and claimed miracles must be tested by Scripture. This episode calls Christians to biblical discernment, prayerful dependence on God, and confidence in Chris...

Started off looking at the necessity of stating your presuppositions, your beliefs, in any theological discussion, and then illustrated it with a video from Hayden Carroll lying to Frank Turek recently at an event in the Phoenix area. Then further illustrated it with the deceptiveness of Jacob Hansen in misrepresenting Deuteronomy 22 in a recent discussion online. Went to the big board and walked...

This sermon addresses the condition of the Church of Laodicea, warning believers against the spiritual danger of being lukewarm by blending worldly pursuits with Christian faith. The central message emphasizes that God desires extreme devotion, requiring believers to be fervent in their love for Him and zealous in their good works, rather than maintaining a half-hearted commitment. Drawing from Re...

False doctrine does more than corrupt what we believe—it can corrupt how we live. From 1 Corinthians 15:29–34, Paul warns believers to wise up, watch out, and wake up to the damaging, defiling, and deadening influence of error. This message examines how our beliefs shape our behaviour and how our associations, friendships, education, and communications can influence our spiritual lives. Believers...

Sermon by Pastor Bob Hein in selected scriptures on Sunday Evening, 4th October, 2026

The sermon emphasizes the urgency of maintaining spiritual vitality, described as having 'salt,' while navigating a world increasingly marked by moral decay and deception. Drawing from Leviticus and Ephesians, the message warns against losing one's savor through distraction or compromise, urging believers to remain grounded in the faith and secure in their salvation. The central theological focus...

This sermon examines the sufficiency of grace in salvation by contrasting it with the human tendency to rely on works, knowledge, or religious labels. Using the life of 18th-century preacher John Berridge as a central illustration, the message highlights how religious effort and moral striving are insufficient without a personal trust in Christ. The text identifies the deception of the human heart...

This sermon examines the emergence of false teachers as the most significant threat to the Christian faith, arguing that they are more dangerous than external persecution because they undermine the authority of God's Word. Pastor Marc Grimaldi analyzes 2 Peter 2:1-3 to demonstrate that these individuals operate with secret, destructive motives, specifically greed and sensuality, which lead them to...

The sermon explores Luke 2:32, where Simeon identifies the infant Jesus as a light to the Gentiles and the glory of Israel, challenging the notion that Christianity is a new religion distinct from Jewish expectation. It argues that by nature, all people, whether Jew or Gentile, are in spiritual darkness due to the fall and sin, necessitating the grace of Christ for salvation. The message emphasize...

The ability to properly discern truth from error, good from evil and right from wrong is necessary to live a godly life. This sermon explores the elements necessary to have proper discernment to walk the narrow road leading to life, and how to avoid Satan's schemes, deceptions and lies that would lead you astray to the broad road heading to destruction.

Chapter timestamps: Note: Times are estimated 0:00 Who Is Jesus? A Study of Luke 9 1:59 Jesus' Example of Prayer 5:00 The Crowd's Opinions About Jesus 8:30 "Whom Say Ye That I Am?" 12:00 Peter Confesses the Christ of God 13:29 Old Testament Promises of the Messiah 15:45 How Belief in Christ Shapes Our Lives 20:00 Salvation Through Jesus Alone 21:56 Miracles That Reveal Jesus' Identity 23:33 Salvat...

OUTLINE: Connecting with the previous two sermons: How does Jesus show the sin of adultery to be something deeper than the act of adultery itself (5:27–28)? 1) How Numb We've Become! 2) Guard your Heart! 3) Already Adultery! Christological Conclusion: King David asks in Psalm 24: "Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?" How do you answer these two questions?? Sum...

The sermon warns believers against being taken captive by philosophical deceptions and human traditions that undermine the Christian life. It identifies the core danger as the 'Jesus plus' mentality, where believers rely on their own effort rather than trusting in the sufficiency of Christ. The message emphasizes that Jesus is the fullness of deity in bodily form and that believers are made comple...

Main Points 1. God sees us as we really are—even when we don't. 2. God invites us to agree with Him about our sin and return to Him. This sermon examines Hosea 12, contrasting the deceptive prosperity of the nation of Israel with the humble surrender of the patriarch Jacob. The central message asserts that God sees the true state of His people, exposing their self-deception and reliance on foreign...

This sermon uses the narrative of the Israelite spies in Numbers 13 to illustrate the spiritual journey from bondage to the abundant life offered by God. The central message emphasizes that salvation is not merely about leaving the past but actively entering a new reality of freedom and purpose, often referred to as Canaan. The preacher identifies three primary obstacles that prevent believers fro...