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May we be like the faithful before us who looked uunto the Author and Finisher of their faith, as we see in Hebrews 12:1-3.

This sermon explores the doctrine of Sola Scriptura, asserting that the Bible is the final and infallible authority for Christian faith and practice. The teaching emphasizes the divine inspiration of Scripture, explaining that because the text is God-breathed, it is free from error and possesses supreme authority over human tradition, cultural opinion, and church hierarchy. Historical examples fro...

This sermon examines the final verses of Hebrews 11 to explore the practical outcomes of genuine faith, highlighting both its capacity for great achievement and its power to endure severe suffering. Pastor Rod Mitchell emphasizes that biblical heroes were not moral supermen but flawed individuals who relied entirely on God's strength, demonstrating that faith is rooted in helpless dependence rathe...

24th September. I asked God to give me the strength of a young man, and He did!

The sermon examines Revelation 20:1-6 to argue that Satan's binding signifies a definitive shift in spiritual authority following Christ's resurrection and ascension. By contrasting the defeat of the beast and false prophet with the vindication of the martyrs, the message asserts that the enemy's power to deceive the nations has been legally restrained, allowing the gospel to advance without the p...

PCC celebrates our Missionaries this weekend! Our guest speaker today is Rev. Marc Porpilia. He is a Chaplain with Hockey Ministries International. The sermon is titled "Missional, Martyr, Incarnational". It is based on the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 15, verses 1-32 (Luke 15:1-32). Open up a Bible and get ready to follow along! Please let us know if you have chosen to follow Jesus after viewing or li...

The Holiest of All - Lesson 55 - Those of Whom the World was not Worthy - Hebrews 11:36-38. "In temptation there is for the soul all the deadliness which the slaughter weapon brings to the body. It is blessed to observe that the faithful also survived this danger. A torrent roared against them and they stemmed it with resolute confidence." - Spurgeon

Part two of Walking Worthy, and the ninth message in Pastor Robert Rohlin's study of Philippians. Paul writes to a church 600 miles from Rome and tells it to behave like the citizens of heaven they already are (Philippians 1:27-30). Rohlin works through the conduct, the cohesion, the courage and the conflict of that walk, using the Roman shield wall as his picture of a church that closes ranks. He...

The sermon explores the theological implications of receiving grace in Christ Jesus, emphasizing that God's initial purchase of believers ensures their ongoing enrichment and preservation. It addresses the struggle of accepting personal forgiveness by illustrating how Christ sought out Peter despite his denials, highlighting that sin does not alter God's decision to love. The message asserts that...

This sermon examines the narrative of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3, focusing on the theological implications of their refusal to worship the Babylonian idol. The central message emphasizes that civil disobedience is biblically permissible only when human authority conflicts with divine command, requiring believers to prioritize God while maintaining a posture of submission to legiti...

This sermon introduces the book of Jude as a critical 'battlefield letter' for the last days, urging believers to earnestly contend for the faith against rising apostasy. The speaker traces the historical and theological context of Jude, highlighting his identity as a humble servant of Christ and his connection to the early church leadership, including his brother James. Key themes include the dan...

The devotional explores the redemptive purpose of severe opposition, illustrating how persecution, far from hindering the gospel, often accelerates its spread. Drawing from the experiences of Paul and Barnabas, it highlights how suffering led to the expansion of the Christian message into new regions, demonstrating that faithful endurance under trial becomes a powerful witness. The preacher emphas...

This sermon examines the character and conflict surrounding Stephen in Acts chapter 6, highlighting his spiritual maturity as a man full of wisdom, faith, the Holy Spirit, grace, and power. The preacher contrasts Stephen's godly countenance with the violent opposition from religious leaders who accused him of blasphemy against Moses and God. By drawing parallels between Stephen's trial and that of...

Further Reach of Christ's Reign

This sermon examines the letter to the church in Pergamos, highlighting the tension between holding fast to the faith amidst persecution and the danger of compromising doctrine. The central focus is a detailed exegesis of the 'doctrine of Balaam,' using the Old Testament narrative to demonstrate that Balaam was a wicked false prophet who sought to lead Israel into idolatry and fornication despite...

Jesus in Gethsemane doesn't face death like the calm, steady martyrs, because he isn't dying as an example to follow but as a substitute bearing the full weight of God's wrath. Abandoned by sleeping friends and greatly distressed in his soul, he brings his anguish honestly to the Father and resolves to endure it anyway. The garden isn't mainly a lesson in how to suffer well; it's a window into how...

Revelation 14:1–13 is significant because it presents the Lamb, Jesus Christ, standing victoriously with His redeemed people, contrasting their faithfulness with the rebellion and judgment of those who follow the world and oppose God. The 144,000 represent those who belong to Christ, bearing His name, following Him faithfully, and remaining spiritually pure amid temptation and persecution. The thr...

Pastor Mark Hogan teaches on the public reading of Scripture as an element of worship, not a prelude to the sermon. Arguing that worship includes the whole gathering—call to worship, reading, preaching, singing, prayer, sacraments, and benediction as God-appointed means of grace (per Thomas Vincent and Confession of Faith 22. 5)—he laments that sola scriptura churches often read little Bible aloud...