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The piece argues that true religion centers exclusively on a saving knowledge of the person of Jesus Christ, rather than on secondary elements like doctrine, ordinances, or church membership. It warns that elevating these means above Christ leads to legalism, ritualism, or emotionalism, which are spiritually dead and potentially damning. The central question for the soul is not one of doctrinal so...

What can a family photo teach us about baptism and the Lord's Supper? A photograph reminds us of people we love. In a similar way, these two ordinances point us to Jesus and what He has done for us. In this kids' message, Pastor Sam uses a family picture to explain why we trust in Jesus to wash away our sins. Baptism and communion help us remember His death and resurrection, and the Holy Spirit st...

This sermon explores the theological foundation of corporate worship, arguing that the cross of Christ is the central reason believers gather on Sundays. Drawing from Hebrews 12, the message emphasizes that Christians should approach God with reverence and awe, recognizing Him as a consuming fire while simultaneously enjoying the assurance of salvation. The discourse outlines specific means of wor...

(AI Generated Summary) The sermon argues that the human mind is naturally hostile to God and oriented toward worldly treasures, resulting in spiritual darkness and a lack of true satisfaction. It emphasizes the necessity of the new birth, where God shines light into the heart to reorient affections toward Him as the ultimate treasure. Using the metaphor of a healthy eye and the parable of the hidd...

This sermon explores the theological foundation of the sacraments as defined in the Belgic Confession, emphasizing their necessity due to human weakness and their function as visible signs and seals of God's invisible grace. Drawing from the Passover narrative in Exodus and the certainty of God's promise in Hebrews, the message argues that baptism and the Lord's Supper are not human achievements b...

"Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord's body." (1 Cor 11:27-29, NKJV)

Worthy receivers, outwardly partaking of the visible elements in this sacrament, then also inwardly by faith, really and indeed, yet not carnally and corporally, but spiritually, receive and feed upon Christ crucified, and all benefits of his death: the body and blood of Christ being then not corporally or carnally in, with, or under the bread and wine; yet as really, but spiritually, present to t...

Series: Acts: To the Ends of the Earth Preacher: Pastor Joaquin Garcia Passage: Acts 13:1–12 Date: 10/11/2026

The sermon examines the instruction in 1 Timothy 5 to avoid hasty ordination, emphasizing that time is the ultimate revealer of a person's true character and integrity. It argues that churches must prioritize godly character over natural ability when selecting elders to maintain the purity of the ministry and avoid sharing in the sins of unqualified leaders. The message further explores the biblic...

The sermon examines the abuse of the Lord's Supper in the Corinthian church, where social divisions and selfishness undermined the gospel message of unity in Christ. It argues that such factions deny the oneness of believers and defile worship, contrasting the Corinthian behavior with the biblical call to prefer others and maintain scriptural order. The teaching emphasizes that the ordinance is Ch...

This sermon explores the theological significance of the Lord's Supper by examining the context of the Upper Room meal in Matthew 26. It addresses the question of who is present at the table, emphasizing that it is for sinners who rely on the Savior, and refutes legalistic barriers to participation. The exposition clarifies the nature of the sacrament, rejecting transubstantiation in favor of the...

Paul and Barnabas began thier missionary work on the isle of Cyprus. What do they find when they get their? They find opposition from Elymas. They find opposition to the truth. This should be expected. We must stand for the truth to stand in opposition to the deception of Satan.

Sermon Start Time: 1:00:55 Love, Feed, Follow: An Ordination Charge Given by Greg VanCourt From John 21:15-19

Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 30

Wednesday Evening Service

This sermon examines the ordinance of baptism by analyzing its practice in the early church as recorded in Acts and its theological foundation in Romans 6. It argues that water baptism is a public testimony of a prior spiritual reality, where believers are united to Christ in His death and resurrection. The text distinguishes between the physical act of immersion and the spiritual work of justific...

Isaiah 56 promises the foreigner and the eunuch, outsiders under the old covenant, a monument and an everlasting name in God's house when they join themselves to the Lord and keep his Sabbaths. The Sabbath is both a creation ordinance binding on all people and a covenant sign that pictures resting in Christ alone, and the Lord's Day still orders the rhythm of a believer's week. Race, ancestry, mar...

The sermon explores the theological distinction between the Old Testament ceremonial laws and their fulfillment in Jesus Christ, using the metaphor of shadow versus substance. It addresses the false teaching that imposes dietary laws, festivals, and sabbaths on New Testament believers, arguing that these ordinances were merely pointers to the reality found in Christ. The text emphasizes that the O...