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The sermon explores the theological tension between the believer's secure seal in the Holy Spirit and the reality of grieving the Holy Spirit by sinning. It argues that Christianity is not merely about moral performance but about a personal relationship with the indwelling God, where the believer's body serves as the temple of the Holy Spirit. The message emphasizes that sin, whether in thought, w...

God does not speak merely to fill the air. He speaks to give wisdom, to correct the simple, and to establish the fear of the LORD in the heart. His calls may come through His provision, His Word, His works, correction, or the hard circumstances that make us stop and listen. From Proverbs 1:1-7 and Proverbs 1:28, Pastor Ed Decker shows that real knowledge does not begin with information. It begins...

This sermon explores the concept of 'heavenly heartburn,' a spiritual zeal ignited by the exposition of Scripture, using the encounter of Jesus with the disciples on the road to Emmaus as its primary text. The message contrasts the physical discomfort of indigestion with the divine fire that arises when believers engage deeply with God's Word, identifying this engagement as the necessary foundatio...

This sermon emphasizes the imperative to continue in the truths learned from Scripture, using the analogy of blind skiers relying on sighted guides to illustrate how believers depend on God's Word for direction in life. The central message urges Christians to move beyond mere intellectual learning to a state of conviction where the truth holds them, ensuring they remain steadfast amidst persecutio...

Because God speaks to His servants, I must have a willing, expectant heart ready to listen to and obey His Word.

Taking an honest look at the baptism of the thief on the cross. What it was not and what it was. Many will be surprised as to what God's word actually says about his salvation.

An exposition of John 18:28–32 examining the opening exchange between the Jewish leaders and Pontius Pilate as they deliver Jesus for execution. The sermon traces the bitter irony of the chief priests refusing to enter the praetorium for fear of ceremonial defilement while simultaneously conspiring to put the innocent Son of God to death, and shows how their very actions fulfil Jesus' earlier word...

Humanity violated the Covenant of Works through Adam's sin and forfeited the reward of life. In response, God initiated the Covenant of Grace, promising Christ as the seed of the woman to redeem the elect and bring them back to himself. Preaching the gospel is necessary to call sinners to faith and repentance. Salvation is completed and applied to all who believe, entirely through Christ as reveal...

True faith is marked by obedience to God. This is the very purpose for which we were created in Christ Jesus. If you have been genuinely saved, that salvation will be evident in a life that seeks to obey Him. Join Pastor Steve as he examines 1 John 2:3–6.

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Timeless Truths for the Thirsty Soul

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At that very moment, three men stood before the house where I was, having been sent to me from Caesarea. 12 Then the Spirit told me to go with them, doubting nothing. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered the man's house. 13 And he told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house, who said to him, 'Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon whose surname is Peter, 14 who will...

Today, we dive into Hebrews 4:12, reflecting on the power of God's Word as a living and active force that discerns the thoughts and intentions of our hearts. We connect this truth to the Protestant Reformation, emphasizing how the Scriptures serve as the ultimate authority that transforms lives. Join Pastor Steve as we study God's Word.

1. The church grows amid the outworking of God's providence. 2. The church grows through the proclamation of God's Christ. 3. The church grows despite the opposition of God's enemies. 4. The church grows with the assurance of God's word.

As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we rejoice in the salvation and forgiveness of sins we have received. While we once stood guilty before a holy God, His grace has redeemed us through the perfect atonement of His Son, Jesus. Please listen as Brother Mike expounds on "The Atonement of Christ." May this message bless and strengthen your heart...

This episode defines a Christian not by external markers such as doctrine, baptism, or moral behavior, but by the fundamental reality of belonging to Jesus Christ. It argues that true conversion involves the Holy Spirit effectually applying Christ's redemption to spiritually dead sinners, resulting in a new union with Him. The episode emphasizes that salvation is entirely by grace through faith, d...

In this morning's message Pastor John Peront concludes Hebrews 10:19-25 by considering the final expression in verse 25, "and so much the more as you see the day approaching." He explains from Scripture that everyone -- both saved and unsaved -- has an appointment day with God on which each will give an account of everything done during this life, even of every idle word. While the unsaved will go...

"Those who have tried to reach Mohammedans with the gospel message and who are in the midst of the work, do not call for retreat, but for reinforcements and advance. They know that in this mighty conflict we have nothing to fear save our own sloth and inactivity." Samuel Zwemer's words echo Paul's own declaration in 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, "having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose hea...

Meet Bereans in Action Faith Debate: Sunday, October 4th, 2026 (10/11/26 on 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland) Should "Artificial Intelligence" be called Algorithm Processing? Do we know GPT means Generative Pre-trained Transformer; or are we "old man yelling at cloud" with "smart phones" making us dumb? Is AI controlled by populism (majority rules), tyrants (authoritarian rule), conventional wisdom...

The Bible, God's Word, tells us that the way to God is found only one place, in a Person named Jesus Christ. The theme of the Bible, God's message to man, is Jesus Christ, the only Savior.

GOD SPEAKS THROUGH HIS CHURCH.Ephesians 4:11–16, 25–29 KJV God never intended the Christian life to be lived in isolation. He places believers together in the body of Christ, where we worship, grow, serve, encourage one another, and hear His truth proclaimed. In Ephesians 4:11–16, Paul explains that Christ gave leaders to His church "for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry,...