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Jesus taught that marriage is a God-joined union of one man and one woman for life that nobody should separate, divorce is permitted in the case of sexual immorality and some believers are called to singleness for the sake of God's kingdom.

This sermon explores the call to persevere in God's love as the primary defense against false teachers who promote licentiousness and separate believers from apostolic doctrine. It emphasizes that this perseverance is grounded in the believer's definitive sanctification and preservation in Christ, which are acts of God's grace rather than human effort. The message outlines three practical means of...

If Acts has two streams (the ministries of Peter and of Paul) then it also has three waves, as Christ's gospel spreads from Jerusalem, through Judea and Samaria, to the end of the earth. Here we are in Antioch, as the church separates Barnabas and Saul to the work of gospel preaching beyond the Mediterranean. We look at the men involved, the ministry they had, the motion of the Holy Spirit, and th...

The sermon explores the five biblical crowns available to believers, framing them as rewards for faithful service and spiritual discipline. It begins with the promise of future glory in Romans 8:18, establishing that present sufferings are insignificant compared to the eternal rewards awaiting the faithful. The message details the incorruptible crown for self-control, the crown of rejoicing for so...

The sermon examines the theological relationship between Old Testament Israel and the New Covenant church by analyzing Hosea 1:10-2:1 through the lens of Romans 9. It argues that the promise of a glorious future is not fulfilled in a future national restoration of ethnic Israel, but rather in the present gathering of believers from all nations into the body of Christ. The text presents God's sover...

🌿 THE SEVEN JEWISH FEASTS: GOD'S APPOINTED TIMES AND THE STORY OF REDEMPTION What do the seven Jewish feasts have to do with Jesus Christ and the Christian life? In Leviticus 23, God established seven appointed feasts for Israel. These were not simply Jewish holidays—they were "the feasts of the LORD." When studied alongside the rest of Scripture, these appointed times provide a remarkable biblic...

Chapel | September 22nd, 2026 | Thomas Ashley | When God Changes Your Direction | Acts 16:6-10

This sermon examines the distinct separation between the believer and the world system, utilizing the Gospel of John to define the characteristics of the world. The message highlights that the world is unable to receive the Holy Spirit, offers a false peace, and inherently hates those who are chosen by God. While believers are called to live in the world as witnesses, they are not of it, possessin...

Major lessons from Ephesians 5:1-8: separation from uncleanness is delivered with STRONG LANGUAGE; immorality is strict; let no man deceive; immorality includes a SHARP WARNING: separation from those who partake of evil; the essence of spiritual separation, the believer can associate with unbelievers, but he cannot sin with them; the greatest danger we face is the danger of wrong associations

Separation is not enough to pursue righteousness, but follow righteousness: Faith, Charity, Peace: There MUST be fleeing of youthful lusts; The internet's addictive design; A mindset of taking control; Dealing with the smartphone Dealing with social media; Using protection tools; Not living a secret life; Accountability; Unplugging from the world's music; Unplugging from CCM; Avoiding video games;...

In Genesis 3:1-6, we come to the foundational account of humanity's fall into sin. In this sermon, Jeremiah Gabbard examines the disobedience of man and the events that brought sin and separation from God into the human race. This passage reveals three important aspects of man's departure from God: the resistance of God's will, the rejection of God's Word, and the desertion of God's way. The subtl...

This sermon examines Paul's metaphor of the olive tree in Romans 11 to explain the relationship between Jewish and Gentile believers. It argues that the olive tree represents the unified people of God, rooted in the patriarchs, rather than two separate entities as taught by dispensationalism. The teaching emphasizes that Gentiles are grafted into this existing covenant community, benefiting from t...

The sermon centers on Hebrews 11:16, asking whether God would be ashamed to be called the God of a believer. It distinguishes between the positional truth that Christ is never ashamed of those in Him and the practical reality that a believer's life can reflect shame if they lack focus, proper fellowship, or a faithful finish. The message urges Christians to maintain a singular focus on heavenly th...