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In this episode of the Grace Auburn Podcast, we get to know Elder Robert Ellis as he shares his personal journey of faith, family, and God's faithfulness throughout his life. From his college years at Auburn to building a life and raising a family in Dallas, Robert reflects on the importance of biblical teaching, meaningful community, and active involvement in the local church. He shares what ulti...

This sermon examines the biblical framework for church governance, distinguishing between congregational, elder-led, and elder-ruled models to argue for the latter as the most scripturally sound approach. It establishes that Christ is the ultimate head of the local church, with human leaders serving as accountable stewards under His authority. The teaching defines the multifaceted role of an elder...

LifeGroups: Principles of Personal Finance Stewardship

In this episode of The Gospel Way Catechism, we explore Question 12: "What is our responsibility?" Answer: Our responsibility is to represent God by ruling wisely over his good creation, exercising authority in life-giving ways. We are called not to abandon or abuse our authority, but to serve as stewards. Created in God's image, we are called to represent Him by exercising authority with wisdom,...

This sermon examines the closing benediction of 2 Thessalonians, presenting it not as a perfunctory ritual but as a vital act of covenantal blessing where God speaks through His appointed stewards. The exposition draws on Old Testament precedents, such as Jacob's blessing of Joseph's sons and the Aaronic blessing, to illustrate that the minister acts as a conduit for divine grace rather than the s...

1. The Faithful Steward 2. The Righteousness He Manifests 3. The Unmerited Reward He Receives Psalters: 112B, 119P, 37B, 49C

Pastor explores how introverted and extroverted personality types function within the body of Christ, arguing that both temperaments are divinely designed for complementary ministry. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 12, the message emphasizes that believers are not meant to be uniform but to serve as distinct members with unique strengths, such as the quiet depth of introverts and the energetic outreach o...

This sermon explores the comprehensive scope of God's grace, arguing that it extends far beyond initial salvation to encompass the entire Christian life. While acknowledging warnings against misusing grace as a license for sin, the message highlights five specific areas where grace is actively at work: salvation, spiritual maturity, public testimony, endurance in struggle, and service to others. D...

Genesis 15:1-6 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. 2 ¶ And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus? 3 And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir. 4 And,...

This sermon examines Isaiah 22, contrasting the misplaced joy and self-sufficiency of Judah with the prophetic vision of their impending destruction. The text identifies the core issue as a failure to look to God as the ultimate defender, leading to reliance on human defenses and prideful autonomy, exemplified by the steward Shebna. In response to this spiritual blindness, God replaces the self-se...

This sermon examines 1 Peter 4, urging believers to adopt the mindset of Christ who suffered in the flesh, thereby ceasing from sin and living for God's will rather than human passions. The text highlights the urgency of the gospel in the face of impending judgment, emphasizing that salvation comes solely through faith in Jesus Christ and not through human merit or works. Believers are called to b...

WHO'S GETTING GOD" S MONEY? Luke 16:10–13 (KJV) Every dollar we spend is a decision of stewardship. God is concerned not only with how we earn our money and how much we give, but also with what we support through our spending. In this message we examine the biblical responsibility of Christian stewardship and considers documented examples of criminal payments, organized-crime extortion, and labor...

This sermon explores the doctrine of imminency by examining Jesus' parable of the faithful and unfaithful stewards in Luke 12. It clarifies that the call to readiness applies to all believers, not just church leaders, requiring a perspective that glorifies God in every aspect of daily life. The text contrasts the reward of increased responsibility in the Kingdom for the faithful with the severe ju...

Pastor Paul Chapman's message, Spend and be Spent, ask the question of what does it mean to truly give ourselves in service to God and others? In 2 Corinthians 12:15, the Apostle Paul declares with great joy that he will spend and be spent for the people he loves — and that phrase unlocks something profound about the Christian life. There is a difference between spending what we have and being spe...

This sermon explores the concept of trustworthiness as a defining characteristic of genuine Christian faith, rooted in the teachings of 1 John 5. It argues that because God is a trustworthy Father and a faithful Savior who keeps His promises, believers are called to reflect this character trait in their own lives. The message defines faith not as blind belief, but as reasoned trust without reserva...

This sermon examines the parable of the faithful and unfaithful stewards in Luke 12, emphasizing that genuine faith is demonstrated by active obedience rather than mere verbal profession. The central argument distinguishes between a mere verbal profession of faith and living in a manner that reflects a life of faithfulness that flows from that living faith. The text warns against the danger of pre...

The Westminster Larger Catechism is an oft-neglected treasure house of clearly stated biblical doctrine. In this class, we are opening the doors of the treasure house to handle and steward truths old and new for the people of God. This session continues in our consideration of the moral law of God summarized in the Ten Commandments by expounding upon the first commandment, its duties, and its part...

After we're saved, Christians are to be about the Master's business. Do our works after we're saved earn us a reward? Or will they be burned up? We are a work in progress. As Christians, are we bulding upon the foundation that we have in Jesus Christ as our cornerstone? Listen and find out!

This sermon challenges church leaders to reject the modern trend of prioritising entertainment over spiritual formation, arguing that the church's primary purpose is to feed its flock with God's Word. The speaker outlines three non-negotiables for shepherds: maintaining the priority of Scripture, teaching with theological depth to all ages, and preparing believers for inevitable suffering. By citi...

Found Faithful — Servants, Stewards, and the God Who Gives the Increase 1 Corinthians 3:5–23; 4:1–21 This message emphasizes the believer's calling to live as a humble servant and faithful steward of Jesus Christ, recognizing that everything we have, everything we know, and every opportunity to serve comes from God's grace. Using Paul's correction of the Corinthian church, we see the danger of ele...

This sermon addresses the theological and practical implications of tithing, framing it as a neglected commandment that invites divine blessing or financial loss through the 'devourer.' The speaker refutes the argument that tithing is obsolete under grace by citing Romans 6 and establishing the practice's pre-Mosaic origins in Genesis 14, emphasizing that it is a matter of faith and love rather th...

What if the key to a life overflowing with blessing is not talent, wealth, or popularity, but something far more accessible to every one of us? Drawing from Proverbs 28, verses 19 and 20, Pastor Jeremy Martinez explores the powerful and often overlooked principle that faithfulness and blessing are inseparably linked. The man who tills his land, who shows up day after day and tends to what God has...

The sermon explores Psalm 101 as a declaration of personal commitment to live in obedience and purity before God, framing the psalm's 'I will' and 'I will not' statements as a call to holy conduct in daily life. It emphasizes that true worship involves aligning one's heart and actions with God's character, rejecting wickedness, gossip, and deceit while embracing mercy and justice. The message conn...