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Becoming Like Jesus Christ-Centered Faith: Becoming Like the One We Believe Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 8–10; Philippians 1:9–11; 1 Corinthians 13 This message emphasizes that authentic, Christ-centered faith is more than believing something about Jesus; it is believing Him in such a way that we are continually becoming more like Him. Everyone is becoming who and what they believe, and wha...

This passage is a lot more meaningful if you can have a better understanding of the word for "sure" and the word for "simple". Sure is used by Paul and Peter in the New Testament and compared to their experience with Christ. The word for simple is actually a word that means an open-gate or door. And the image here is compared to our mind that has an open gate with no filter to keep things out or k...

The sermon examines the urgent warning in Hebrews 2 against neglecting the salvation offered through Jesus Christ. It contrasts the severe consequences of breaking the Mosaic Law, delivered by angels, with the far greater danger of rejecting the gospel, which was declared by the Lord and confirmed by signs and wonders. The message emphasizes that this 'great salvation' is a serious matter that req...

In the midst of life's uncertainty and darkness, the sermon presents Jesus as the light of the world, offering hope and direction through faith. It emphasizes three spiritual practices for navigating unclear paths: first, praying for just enough light to take the next step, trusting that God will provide further illumination as one walks in obedience; second, seeking sensitivity to the Holy Spirit...

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LORD, SET THIS CHURCH ON FIRE AGAIN! Luke 24:49; Acts 2:1–4; Acts 18:24–28; Proverbs 26:20 (KJV) What happens when a church has beautiful buildings, powerful technology, and countless activities—but has lost its spiritual passion? In this Friday Night Fire message, i want to calls believers to rediscover the power of the Holy Spirit, the necessity of personal holiness, and the urgency of sharing J...

How do we change our conduct? Ephesians 4:20–24 prepares us for the morning sermon in public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we put on the new man by learning Christ. The devotional explores the transformative process of sanctification described in Ephesians 4, emphasizing that believers are called to put off the old self a...

How does the Lord address and expose our idolatry? Jeremiah 2:29–37 prepares us for the evening sermon on the coming Lord's Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord addresses and exposes our idolatry through affliction, His Word, tokens of His covenant love, and frustrating our idolatrous efforts.

This sermon was first delivered on a Thursday evening in the March of the previous year, and then repurposed for reading on the first Lord's day of the year 1890. It is a delight to think that Spurgeon would preach something so sweet and substantial at an ordinary midweek service, and no surprise to find such a topic so well suited to the opening of a year. Here he develops the sermon with us, mov...

This Bible study examines Saul's post-conversion experience in Damascus, highlighting his immediate baptism and bold proclamation that Jesus is the Messiah. The narrative traces Saul's rapid transformation from a persecutor to a disciple who faces assassination plots in both Damascus and Jerusalem. Barnabas plays a pivotal role in vouching for Saul's authenticity to the apostles, facilitating his...

The sermon expounds on 1 Corinthians 6:11, highlighting the transformative work of God in the lives of believers who were once unrighteous. It outlines three distinct aspects of salvation: being washed in the blood of Christ, sanctified by the Holy Spirit, and justified by the Lord Jesus. The message emphasizes that this complete salvation is solely the result of God's grace and mercy, not human e...

This midweek lesson explores the biblical concept of "understanding", distinguishing it from mere knowledge and wisdom, by emphasizing the importance of discerning the reasons behind God's commands and actions. The lesson argues that spiritual understanding is invaluable for Christians, as it prevents ignorance of God's purpose and Satan's agenda, leading to greater joy and success in obedience. W...

The sermon uses the metaphor of musical tuning to illustrate the necessity of aligning one's life with Jesus in a chaotic world. It argues that just as an orchestra must tune to a master pitch, believers must yield to the Holy Spirit, surrender their will, and submit to the authority of Scripture to achieve spiritual harmony. The message emphasizes that salvation is the foundational step, while on...

This sermon examines the significance of Lazarus as living proof of Jesus's authority over death, arguing that his mere existence validated Jesus's claim to be the resurrection and the life. The speaker highlights how this tangible evidence led many to believe in Christ, fulfilling the pattern of signs revealing God's glory throughout the Gospel of John. Conversely, the sermon notes that this same...

What is true religion? Many people say that true religion is whatever makes people feel good, or whatever makes them experience the sense of the divine. But in this sermon from Psalm 84:1–3 titled "The Living God," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones gives a very different answer. He says that according to God's word, true religion is that which worships and believes the living God. The true God that has revea...

This brief series aims to present the life and attitudes of the Apostle Paul, starting with Paul the man and his past and then the meaning of his dramatic conversion, not only for him but for us who are the beneficiaries of his ministry.

Burning Man is a symbolic resurrection of the druidic wicker-man festival for human sacrifice. So why has Elon Musk said, "Burning Man is Silicon Valley?" Why do the wealthiest and most powerful people in the world attend it? To find the answers, Kevin Swanson talks to Alex Newman about what he saw at Burning-Man 2026. They discuss… * The belief that we can reverse the fall by seeking power from t...

This study explores the theological tension between legalism and the liberty found in Christ, focusing on Paul's warning against Judaizers who sought to impose the Mosaic Law on Gentile believers. The central message emphasizes that true freedom is not a license for fleshly indulgence but a liberation from the futile pursuit of self-justification through works. Instead, this liberty is intended to...

A great personal testimony is not defined by self-congratulation or recounting miraculous deliverances, but by the visible evidence of the Holy Spirit's control in one's life. The passage from Genesis 41:38 illustrates this, showing that even a pagan ruler recognized Joseph's Spirit-filled character, not through his words, but through his consistent conduct. True spiritual maturity is marked by a...

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This sermon examines the teachings in Matthew 5:23-30, emphasizing the necessity of interpersonal reconciliation before engaging in worship and the critical importance of internal purity. The speaker argues that unresolved offenses against neighbors invalidate one's service to God, urging believers to seek forgiveness promptly rather than waiting for divine judgment. The lesson extends to the seve...

This sermon addresses the human tendency to blame external circumstances or other people for personal difficulties, arguing instead that the root cause of sin and unhappiness is the internal state of the heart. By citing examples such as the fall of Adam and Eve and the conduct of Paul and Silas in prison, the message contrasts self-reliant complaining with Christ-like endurance and joy. The centr...

~~~~~ No 35 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 3:15-16** And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unsta...

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...

How can we give to God what is God's? Mark 12:13–37 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these twenty-five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we can know, love, and obey God rightly only in Christ, by His grace. The devotional examines the interactions in Mark 12, moving from questions about civil author...