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The sermon explores the theological necessity of patience and confidence for believers who endure suffering while doing God's will. Drawing primarily from Hebrews 10, the message contrasts the immediate, site-based rewards of the Old Covenant with the spiritual, future-oriented hope of the New Covenant, emphasizing that true confidence awaits a divine recompense. The text highlights 1 Peter 2 and...

1. The Trying of Your Faith 2. The Purpose 3. The Joy This sermon explores the Christian perspective on suffering by examining James 1:2-4, which calls believers to count it all joy when facing diverse temptations. The central argument is that external trials serve a divine purpose: to test and strengthen faith, thereby producing patience and spiritual maturity. The preacher distinguishes between...

This sermon examines the incident at the waters of Meribah to illustrate that the core issue behind Moses' failure was not merely his rash speech or striking the rock, but a fundamental lack of trust in God's character and commands. The central message argues that believers must treat God as holy by submitting to His specific instructions, even when facing prolonged pressure, weariness, or provoca...

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This sermon examines the apostle Paul's argument in Romans chapter two, challenging the self-righteous attitude of those who judge others while committing similar sins. The central message warns against presuming on God's patience and highlights that God's judgment is impartial, rendering to each person according to their works without favoring any group. By illustrating the concept of the 'morali...

This sermon explores the necessity of maintaining spiritual integrity in private life by examining the narrative of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5. The central argument posits that true faithfulness requires the constant awareness that God is always watching, a concept rooted in the Puritan practice of living *coram Deo*. Through the lens of five attributes—God's presence, power, perspective, puri...

This sermon addresses the theological question of why God permits evil in a world where He is both omnipotent and desirous of removing sin. It argues that human free will and the reality of the Fall necessitate a world where choices have real consequences, rejecting the idea that God should either program humans to be sinless or intervene supernaturally in every instance of wrongdoing. The message...

Peter addresses believers facing fiery trials and calls them to remain faithful when suffering follows obedience. First Peter 4:12-19 teaches us to expect opposition without losing our joy, distinguish suffering for Christ from the consequences of wrongdoing, and entrust our souls to a faithful Creator. The message speaks to the weariness and resentment that can grow when doing right does not brin...

In this parable Jesus sets before us a solemn parable of covenant privilege abused, prophetic witness rejected, and the Son Himself cast out and killed. Here we see God's holy patience, the deep corruption of man, and the sure judgment that falls on those who refuse the heir. Yet even in this warning, Christ calls us to repent, believe, and bear the fruit that belongs to those truly in His kingdom...

This sermon examines James 1:19-20, arguing that the most dangerous obstacle to Christian faith is not external trial but internal sin, specifically pride-induced anger. The message distinguishes between righteous anger, which responds to injustice, and sinful rage, which stems from wounded ego and destroys fellowship. It outlines three benefits of being quick to hear: gaining wisdom, strengthenin...

1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus...

The sermon explores the theological concept that God uses affliction and tribulation to perfect a believer's faith, rather than to punish them. Drawing from James 1 and Psalm 119, the message argues that suffering serves as a necessary process to remove self-reliance and allow the Holy Spirit to fill the believer, resulting in patience and spiritual maturity. The preacher emphasizes that this divi...

Wheat or Weeds Mt 13:24ff From this parable we learn about genuine believers, patience in judging, perfect final judgment and ultimate glory to come.

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: (Ecclesiastes 3:1) ~~~~~ Harvest Thanksgiving Afternoon Service Brixton Tabernacle, London ~~~~~ *1/ Seasons. 2/ God's appointing seasons. 3/ God's use of seasons.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon explores the theological concept of divine seasons, asserting that God sovereignly appoints times for all purposes under hea...

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...

~~~~~ No 33 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 3:8-10** But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repenta...

This sermon explores the direct work of the Holy Spirit, specifically focusing on how the Spirit provides comfort, teaching, and illumination to establish a believer's motive for faithfulness. Using the narrative of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17, the message contrasts the world's motivation based on reward and fear with the Spirit-led motivation rooted in the defense of God's honor. The preac...

This sermon examines the narrative of Gideon in Judges 6, highlighting the cycle of Israel's idolatry and subsequent oppression by the Midianites. It explores Gideon's initial fear and lack of confidence, contrasting his human limitations with God's sovereign power and patient provision of signs. The exposition details the strategic reduction of Gideon's army to three hundred men to ensure that th...

This sermon addresses the modern struggle with anxiety and worry, using the metaphor of 'fret knots' to describe how concerns about society, finances, and health can entangle a believer's mind. Drawing from Psalm 37, the message identifies three specific commands to 'fret not' and presents a spiritual recipe for resolution: trusting in the Lord, delighting in Him, committing one's way to Him, and...

The joyful response to divers temptations.

While not desiring God's wrath to fall on people, it is reassuring as we suffer the relentless, stiff-necked rebellion and wickedness of the world in general to know that God WILL reward those fools one day! Also Reference: James 5:7-8 https://bbfohio.com

The sermon examines the incident of the golden calf in Exodus 32 to illustrate how idolatry arises from impatience and the failure to wait on God's timing. It argues that modern idols are not limited to physical statues but include anything that displaces God, such as money, pleasure, career, or even family. The speaker outlines five practical steps to prevent idolatry: waiting on the Lord, avoidi...