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The sermon explores the practical implications of God's grace as presented in Titus 2, emphasizing that believers are called to adorn the doctrine of God through holy living. It outlines a progression from the initial appearance of grace in the incarnation to its application in denying ungodliness and living soberly, righteously, and godly in the present world. The text highlights the second comin...

Every believer is to be sanctified in their life. Sanctified means to be set apart. This means that a believer is to be set apart from sin and set apart to God. At salvation we are positionally sanctified. However, every believer is to be progressing in their sanctification in that they are putting away sin and becoming more like Christ.

This Bible Study examines the apostolic exhortation in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 to give thanks in everything, identifying it as a specific will of God for the Christian life alongside sanctification. The central message argues that gratitude is not merely a suggestion but a divine command rooted in the reality that God is the source of all good gifts and that believers are perpetual debtors to His gra...

This sermon explores the theological distinction between justification and sanctification, emphasizing that justification is a legal declaration of righteousness based solely on Christ's imputed righteousness rather than infused righteousness or human works. Drawing from the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith and Romans 5:1, the teaching clarifies that saving faith is the instrument of justif...

The sermon explores the concept of the unsearchable riches of Christ as presented in Ephesians 3, emphasizing that these spiritual treasures are beyond human comprehension due to the fullness of the Godhead and the perfection of divine glory. It argues that salvation and sanctification are works of God's sovereignty, where the new man gradually displaces the old man, rather than a mere improvement...

In Chapter 1, John Owen establishes that while the Holy Spirit carries out general works of grace like regeneration and sanctification in all believers, He also provides specific, vital aid tailored directly to the duty of prayer. Recognizing prayer—encompassing meditation, petition, praise, and thanksgiving—as a universal religious duty rooted in natural law and confirmed by Scripture, Owen argue...

This sermon explores the theological significance of Jesus becoming the 'Captain of Salvation' by fully partaking in human nature to secure the redemption of God's elect. It highlights the profound sibling relationship established between Christ and believers, emphasizing that Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters despite their sinfulness. The message addresses the defeat of Satan...

What Does It Mean to Be Sanctified? — Hebrews 10:1–14 "Sanctified" is a word Christians use all the time — but what does it actually mean? In this devotional, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel shows from Hebrews 10 that the Bible speaks of sanctification in two tenses: we have been sanctified once for all through the offering of Christ's body, and we are being sanctified day by day — already perfected in Go...

The sermon presents the Christian life not as a project of self-improvement or flesh management, but as a divine exchange where Jesus takes the believer's sin, shame, weakness, and death to give them His righteousness, acceptance, strength, and eternal life. Drawing on Galatians 2:20 and John 10:10, the message contrasts the thief's agenda of destruction with Christ's purpose of providing abundant...

This sermon explores the New Covenant identity of the church as a spiritual house and a holy priesthood, grounded in the text of 1 Peter 2. It emphasizes that believers are living stones built up by God into a community that offers acceptable spiritual sacrifices through Jesus Christ, rather than relying on individualistic faith or human mediators. The teaching highlights the corporate nature of C...

The sermon addresses the ongoing struggle against sinful desires by presenting the theological foundation of union with Christ. It argues that true victory over the flesh is not achieved through emotional experiences or legalistic works, but by reckoning oneself as crucified with Jesus, thereby breaking sin's dominion. The message emphasizes that believers possess a new life in the Spirit, which m...

The sermon contrasts the world's view of death as a loss with the Christian perspective that death is a gain for believers in Christ. It critiques modern theological drifts, such as the belief in reincarnation and the erosion of institutional authority, arguing that these false hopes stem from a desire to avoid judgment. Drawing on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus and Paul's testimony in Ph...

In "God's Perspective In Your Pain," guest preacher Pastor Tim Garrett opens Hebrews 12:4-17 and confronts a quiet deception many believers absorb: that being God's child means the Red Sea always parts and life goes our way. The Christian life is lived on the battle lines, and the story God writes for us is rarely the one we would write ourselves. Yet pain is not an unwanted intruder; it is the de...

The sermon explores the theological imperative for believers to actively mortify the deeds of the flesh, grounded in the promise of appearing with Christ in glory. It examines Paul's exhortations in Colossians and Galatians, contrasting the 'times past' of sin and self-righteousness with the present reality of being renewed in knowledge after the image of God. The teaching emphasizes that while th...

This sermon establishes the Exodus as the central narrative pattern of the Bible, arguing that the Old Testament history of Israel serves as a paradigm for the greater redemption accomplished by Jesus Christ. It contrasts the failure of the Old Exodus, which could not cure the inherent sinfulness of humanity, with the New Exodus, where Christ provides both justification and sanctification. The mes...

Devotional questions for you to consider tonight or at some point during this week? 1. Here from Part Two of this sermon-set, a couple of simple application questions can be asked: Can Christians make certain oaths? Can we take vows of certain kinds? 2. What hints do His words contain about oath-taking practices in Matthew 23 that must have been common in Jesus's day? 3. Once again what would you...

Romans 14:22 Paul challenges, "Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God." That is a strong word. What does he mean? Are we to hide our faith in Christ? Are we to only witness by our good deeds? Paul is teaching not telling us to keep private what we believe but to keep private 'how' we believe. The distinction is most important.

This sermon defines biblical fellowship as a shared fullness of life rooted in the eternal communion of the Trinity and sustained by the blood of Jesus Christ. It distinguishes true Christian fellowship from mere social friendship, emphasizing that it is a moral obligation for believers to walk in the light and submit to Christ's lordship. The message highlights the necessity of mutual encourageme...

How similar the cycle of idolatry and repentance of the people in Judges is to the cycle of habitual sin and repentance in our lives. Preached at Calvary OPC, Harrisville, PA

Faithful God has Chosen us to be His treasured possession in Christ and wholly devoted to Him 1. Our Election 2. Our Sanctification

The life of sanctification stands not upon the standing fast of his hearers, but he speaks of the life of the joy and comfort of his spirit and soul if they will stand fast in the purity and practice of that doctrine which they had received from him. That would be the life of his comfort, as you may see in the following verses (verses 6 & 7) – We were comforted in all our afflictions by your faith...

Today's Sunday School examines the theological reality that corrupted nature remains in believers even after regeneration, as outlined in the 1689 Confession. It explores the ongoing internal conflict between the flesh and the Spirit, citing Romans 7 to illustrate that while believers are positionally justified and pardoned, they still struggle with actual transgression and the first motions of si...