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If a man can be cast forth as a branch (John 15:6), can he have been anything but a branch? Why does the Lord Jesus Christ say "Ye are not all clean" (John 13:11), and then "Now ye are clean through the word" (John 15:3)? Then ask what a branch feeds on, when "man doth not live by bread only" (Deuteronomy 8:3). "He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without m...

VaultAI Summary: This exposition of John 17:12 explores the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints, emphasizing that Jesus Christ actively keeps His people from utter ruin and apostasy. The sermon highlights that salvation is not sustained by human effort or self-reliance, but by the sovereign power and vigilance of the Savior, who guards the souls of the elect as a shepherd watches over his s...

(AI Generated Summary) This sermon explores the theological tension between the absolute requirements of the Mosaic Covenant and the eternal promises of the Davidic Covenant, demonstrating how God's faithfulness preserves a chosen remnant despite Israel's repeated apostasy. By tracing the narrative from Solomon's failure to the Babylonian exile, the message highlights how the prophets foretold a p...

This sermon explores the biblical imperative for believers to be useful to the Master, contrasting the lives of true servants with those of false teachers who are useless to God. Drawing from 2 Timothy 2, the message outlines two key characteristics of a useful vessel: being an honored vessel and possessing a pure heart. The first characteristic involves cleansing oneself from the influence of apo...

The sermon examines the spiritual danger of forgetting God's past faithfulness, drawing a parallel between the apostasy of ancient Israel and the modern tendency to attribute blessings to self-effort or secular ideologies. By contrasting the revolutionary ideology of Karl Marx with the evangelistic approach of D.L. Moody, the message argues that societal ills are best addressed through individual...

This sermon examines the prophetic sequence described in 2 Thessalonians, specifically addressing the conditions that must precede the Day of the Lord. The central message clarifies that the church will not witness the rise of the Antichrist, known as the man of sin, because believers will be raptured prior to this event. The teaching identifies a great apostasy and the removal of the Holy Spirit'...

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This sermon examines the characteristics of those who reject false teaching, focusing on the necessity of remaining steadfast and holding to the foundation of God. It identifies the specific heresy of Hymenaeus and Philetus, who taught that the resurrection had already occurred, thereby undermining the faith of believers and confusing the church regarding eschatology. The message contrasts the des...

This sermon examines the letter to the church in Philadelphia, highlighting it as a model of perseverance that received exclusive praise from Christ. The central message emphasizes that believers should seek the approval of God rather than the praise of men, maintaining consistency in faith, duty, and service despite limited strength or external opposition. The exposition identifies three key aspe...

When the Lord Jesus Christ says "in me" (John 15:6), does He mean a man who believes, or a man only hanging on the outside? Read "At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me" (John 14:20), and ask who the "ye" are. Then ask how a man falls from an apostleship he never had, when Peter says "Judas by transgression fell" (Acts 1:25). "If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a...

This sermon examines the biblical mandate for separation from false religion, grounded in the five rhetorical questions of 2 Corinthians 6. The speaker contrasts the principles of righteousness and unrighteousness, light and darkness, and the distinct personalities of Christ and Belial to demonstrate that no true fellowship exists between the gospel and apostasy. Historical examples, including Mar...

The sermon presents the Book of Jude as an urgent call for believers to contend for the faith against false teachers who distort grace into license for sin or legalism. By analyzing the historical example of Israel's failure to enter the Promised Land due to unbelief, the message warns that external religious participation without genuine faith in Christ is insufficient for salvation. The speaker...

What does God say to the wicked man who would "take my covenant in thy mouth" (Psalm 50:16)? Read verse 17 and ask what that man has done with the words of God, and whether a man can hate the Word of God and still enter heaven. Then read John 1:14 and ask Who the Word is that he has cast behind him. "Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee." (Psalm 50:17)

We are encouraged to "preach the word" whether it's "in season, out of season" as Paul predicted that the time would come that we now live in where they "will not endure sound doctrine"! Includes a short video at the end titled, "A Fairy Tale For Grownups". Also Reference: 2 Timothy 4:1a, John 3:19, 2 Thessalonians 2:10-11, Romans 1:19-28 MUSIC: "Jesus Loves Me"/"Doxology" Hymn # 345 (C) "Grace Gr...

This sermon examines the theological distinction between true salvation and false religion through the narrative of Cain and Abel in Genesis. The central argument posits that Cain's offering represents a human scheme based on effort and self-satisfaction, which runs counter to God's revealed mind of grace and blood sacrifice, whereas Abel's offering reflects obedience to divine provision. The teac...

Welcome back to the podcast as we continue our systematic journey through William Goold's classic edition of The Collected Works of John Owen. In today's episode, we explore the deep pastoral landscape of Volume 7, charting Owen's clinical diagnosis of spiritual backsliding and his gospel remedy for a languishing soul. We begin in 1676 with The Nature and Causes of Apostasy from the Gospel, examin...

In our final look at this Proverb, we want to discuss the fool who returns to his folly of false religion. This is a "clean cut" version of a dog returning to his vomit. Also Reference: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 https://bbfohio.com

The sermon examines 2 Thessalonians 2 to address the Thessalonian believers' anxiety that they had missed the return of Christ, distinguishing between the gathering of believers and the Day of the Lord. It argues that these are two distinct aspects of Christ's return, separated by a period of tribulation, citing differences in timing, world conditions, and the nature of His appearance. The text id...

This sermon examines the narrative of Judas Iscariot's betrayal in Luke 22, identifying five distinct marks of ultimate betrayal: plotting instead of worship, being filled with Satan rather than the Spirit, seeking to betray rather than proclaim, pursuing profit rather than service, and seeking opportunity for evil. The exposition highlights the severity of this sin, noting that Judas was an apost...

Is this verse spoken to men who never believed, or to the eleven in the upper room, the branches the Lord Jesus Christ calls "in me" (John 15:2)? Read the first word of the verse, "If" (John 15:6), and ask whether a man can choose not to abide. Then ask what fire a man is cast into when "they are burned" (John 15:6), and where else the Lord Jesus Christ speaks of "the fire that never shall be quen...

The sermon emphasizes the necessity for the church to maintain spiritual vigilance and purity, particularly in the aftermath of a revival experience. Drawing primarily from Ephesians 5, the message argues that God values the holiness of the bride of Christ over her fruit, urging believers to remain without spot or blemish. The text uses the narrative of Achan and Joshua to illustrate how individua...