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This sermon examines the account in Matthew 12 where Jesus heals a demon-possessed man, highlighting the undeniable power of the Holy Spirit over demonic forces. The preacher argues that the Pharisees' accusation that Jesus operated by the power of Beelzebub constitutes the unforgivable sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, as it involves attributing God's good works to Satan. The message cont...

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Landis OPC Morning Service October 11, 2026 Pastor Johnny Serafini Sermon Text: Romans 5:1-2 Sermon Outline: 1. Peace 2. Access 3. Grace 4. Hope

This sermon surveys the thirteen epistles of Paul, framing them as the necessary follow-up to the missionary journeys in Acts. It argues that these letters address the essential needs of new believers by defining what they must believe, how they must function as a church, and how they must live daily. The presentation highlights key theological themes such as justification by faith alone in Romans...

"So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls." (Acts 2:41, ESV)

The sermon centers on the assurance that believers in Christ are free from condemnation due to the perfect atoning work of Jesus. It highlights John 3:17-19, emphasizing that God sent His Son not to condemn the world but to save it, and that those who believe are not condemned. The message contrasts the natural state of humanity, which loves darkness and sin, with the transformed life of the belie...

John 10:28 "And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand." King James Version (

The piece draws from the Puritan John Owen to urge believers to cultivate a tender conscience and a watchful heart by meditating on the benefits of the gospel. It emphasizes that cherishing redemption and justification should intensify the awareness of the guilt associated with indwelling sin. The text highlights God's infinite patience and forbearance, contrasting His continued grace with the bel...

This sermon examines Paul's argument in Galatians 4, where he uses the historical narrative of Abraham's two sons, Ishmael and Isaac, to illustrate the incompatibility of the Old and New Covenants. The central message is that believers are children of promise and grace, not of the flesh or the law, and therefore must not mix the freedom of the Gospel with the bondage of Mosaic requirements. The ex...

This sermon examines the impartiality of God's judgment by contrasting the spiritual standing of Jews and Gentiles in Romans 2. It argues that possession of the written law does not guarantee salvation, as hearing the law without doing it is insufficient for justification. The text highlights that both groups are condemned by their respective standards: Jews by the Mosaic law and Gentiles by the c...

This sermon examines the testimony of Jesus in John 5, where He presents multiple witnesses to His divine identity, including John the Baptist, His miracles, the Father, and the Scriptures. The central argument posits that the rejection of Jesus by religious leaders is not due to a lack of evidence, but rather a deliberate unwillingness to submit to Him. The preacher contrasts the temporary joy of...

Martin Luther helped recover the biblical doctrine of justification by faith alone in Christ alone and called the church back to the authority of Scripture. In this episode, Dave Jenkins examines Luther's opposition to indulgences, his commitment to God's Word, and his example of courageous faithfulness. Learn why his contribution to the Protestant Reformation continues to matter for Christians to...

The sermon expounds on Ephesians 2, emphasizing that the cross of Jesus Christ abolishes the enmity between Jews and Gentiles to form one new man in the body of Christ. It argues that reconciliation is not merely interpersonal peace but a divine act that restores the believer's standing before God, accessible only through faith in Christ's death and resurrection. The teaching refutes the idea that...

The Protestant Reformation called the church back to the authority of Scripture and justification by faith alone in Christ alone. Dave Jenkins explains why reform was needed, how the gospel had become obscured, and why these truths still matter today. Every generation must test its beliefs and practices by God's Word and remain faithful to the gospel of Jesus Christ. For more from Contending for t...

Paul continues driving home the point that justification before God is by faith alone, and now uses Abraham as the example. But why does Paul keep hammering home this point? Why is it so important that Christians understand that justification is by faith alone and not by faith+works?

The sermon centers on the enduring mercy and faithfulness of God, drawing primarily from Lamentations 3:21-26 to affirm that the believer's hope rests solely in Christ. It emphasizes that divine compassion is renewed daily, ensuring that God's people are not consumed by their sins but are kept by His power. The message transitions to a theological exposition of Ephesians 1 and Romans 8, arguing th...

(Sunday Service ) Romans 3:21-26: "But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in C...

This sermon examines the ordinance of baptism by analyzing its practice in the early church as recorded in Acts and its theological foundation in Romans 6. It argues that water baptism is a public testimony of a prior spiritual reality, where believers are united to Christ in His death and resurrection. The text distinguishes between the physical act of immersion and the spiritual work of justific...

The Blessedness of the Forgiven I. YOUR BLESSEDNESS IN JUSTIFICATION II. CONFESS YOUR SIN III. GOD'S ONGOING CARE FOR HIS SAINTS

Au chapitre 4, Paul commence à expliquer longuement pourquoi le salut doit parvenir à l'homme uniquement par la foi et pourquoi Dieu accorde la justice à celui qui croit en son Fils. En Romains 4.2, il donne les deux obstacles majeurs qui rendent impossible la justification par les œuvres. En Romains 4.3, il révèle la voie de Dieu : Abraham a été justifié par la foi à laquelle Dieu a imputé sa jus...