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Righteousness or Wrath The message traces the condition of humanity from Genesis into Romans 1, showing that when people stop seeing God rightly, they eventually begin altering His truth, redefining righteousness, and calling unclean things clean. Romans 1 reveals both the righteousness of God in the gospel and the wrath of God against ungodliness, unrighteousness, and uncleanness. The warning is...

This sermon challenges believers to distinguish between physical bravery and the often more difficult moral courage required to stand firm in their faith. It argues that cowardice and the fear of man lead to compromise and spiritual destruction, citing biblical examples of those who failed to confess Christ due to social pressure. The speaker emphasizes that while legitimate caution preserves life...

When it's time to Stop Controlling and Start Trusting True biblical peace comes from trusting God with our circumstances, not controlling every outcome ourselves. In this episode of SheRises, we examine anxiety, surrender, Christian responsibility, and the exhausting burden of trying to hold the reins of life. Jesus promises, "My peace I give you" (John | 14:27), but He never promises a trouble-fr...

This sermon addresses the common anxiety believers face when navigating major life transitions, such as career changes or ministry shifts, while awaiting the future hope of heaven. It argues that Christians should not passively wait for the future but actively seek God's will in their present circumstances. The message distinguishes between God's known will, which involves holiness, prayer, and ob...

This sermon addresses the human tendency to define worth and spiritual capability by external circumstances, arguing that such a view contradicts the gospel. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 7, the message emphasizes that believers are called to live faithfully in their current situations rather than waiting for ideal conditions to serve God. The central theological theme is that identity is found exclu...

This sermon addresses three fundamental human fears—unlovability, uselessness, and inadequacy—by presenting the Holy Spirit as the divine antidote. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:7, the message argues that God provides a spirit of love, power, and a sound mind to counter these destructive emotions. The fear of being unloved if fully known is resolved by the cross, where believers are fully known and ful...

Sermon | Esther 6:1-14 | Sunday Evening Service, September 20, 2026. Preacher: Ps Rocky Stevenson This sermon explores Esther chapter six as the pivotal moment where God's hidden providence becomes visible through the convergence of seemingly mundane events. The central message emphasizes that God governs history and individual lives through ordinary circumstances, such as a king's insomnia and th...

• Prioritize corporate worship giving as first-fruits—cheerful, intentional, aligned with gospel mission. • Audit formative "money classroom" influences; confess anxiety/presumption; re-anchor trust in God's sovereignty. • Use budgets and diligence as second causes under God's first cause—to serve faithfulness, not self-sufficiency. • Evaluate spending/giving by eternal criteria: does this cultiva...

The sermon centers on Genesis 15:1, where God declares to Abraham, "Fear not, I am thy shield and thy exceeding great reward." This message emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the ultimate defense for believers, protecting them from the world, the flesh, and the devil, as well as shielding them from God's wrath through His substitutionary death on the cross. The preacher highlights the theological tru...

The sermon examines James 1:16-18 to address the deception inherent in worldly temptations, which often mislead believers into seeking good things from sources other than God. By analyzing the Daniel narrative, the message illustrates how relying on human provision shifts allegiance away from the divine, whereas trusting in God preserves spiritual integrity. The text emphasizes that every good and...

Artist: Winston Parrish | Trinity Baptist Church | Asheville, NC Album: "The Battle Within: A Biblical Answer to Anxiety, Panic, and Depression" Copyright: 2026 - Winston Parrish | Trinity Baptist Church | Asheville, NC Copyright URL: https://tbcavl.com

This sermon explores the theological comfort found in 1 Thessalonians 4, addressing the anxiety of early believers who feared that deceased Christians would miss the imminent return of Christ. The speaker clarifies that the phrase "fallen asleep" is a euphemism for death, not a doctrine of soul sleep, and emphasizes that the resurrection of Jesus guarantees the future bodily resurrection of all be...

The sermon addresses the anxiety caused by global instability, including extreme weather, political division, and economic uncertainty, by directing focus back to God as the ultimate source of security. Drawing from Psalm 46, the message emphasizes that God is a present help in trouble, providing strength to endure daily challenges without being overwhelmed by future fears. It illustrates that tru...

This sermon explores the paradoxical call for believers to glory in their spiritual exaltation while remaining humble in their dependence on God. Drawing from James 1:9-11, the message contrasts the fleeting nature of worldly wealth with the enduring riches of salvation found in Christ. It emphasizes that true wealth is not material possession but the forgiveness of sins and the presence of God, w...

This sermon explores the central question of the Heidelberg Catechism regarding the believer's only comfort in life and death, arguing that true satisfaction is found exclusively in belonging to Christ. The message outlines the Trinitarian work of salvation, beginning with the Father's sovereign plan to preserve the believer, moving to the Son's accomplishment of redemption through His blood to sa...

The sermon examines the account of Jesus calming the storm in Luke 8, interpreting the event as a demonstration of Christ's divine authority and a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. It emphasizes the theological necessity of active faith, arguing that hearing God's Word must be accompanied by obedience and the production of spiritual fruit. The message shifts to a pastoral call for evangelism,...

This sermon explores the full and complete forgiveness of sins that believers have received. It explains that believers are resurrected from their grave of sin and also forgiven of all trespasses. The text emphasizes that this forgiveness is not earned by human effort but is a gift of grace, accomplished when Jesus took the penalty for sin and nailed the record of debt to the cross. The message en...

This sermon examines the wisdom of Ecclesiastes chapter 5, emphasizing the need for reverence and caution when approaching God. It warns against making rash vows or speaking carelessly, noting that God is in heaven and humans are on earth, thus requiring few words and careful intent. The text addresses the futility of accumulating wealth, illustrating that riches often bring anxiety rather than sa...

This sermon explores the practical remedy for anxiety and worry found in Philippians 4:8-9, emphasizing the importance of intentionally directing one's thoughts toward what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy. Drawing on John Bunyan's allegory of the soul's gates, the message warns against allowing falsehoods and harmful influences to penetrate the mind through the ear, eye, a...

Many believers struggle with anxiety and feelings, losing sleep because they trust their own emotions over the promises of God. In this sermon, Pastor Richard Caldwell addresses how to overcome worry biblically by examining the root of our fears and recognizing that uncontrolled anxiety is often a sin of pride. True comfort and Christian living require us to preach the objective truth of Scripture...

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 1 Thessalonians 4 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

Dr. Hand lifts our hearts to the Lord as he helps us understand a biblical way to think about and respond to anxiety.

This sermon examines the death of Jacob in Genesis 49, highlighting how the patriarch concludes his life with profound faith and peace despite a history of struggle. The central message emphasizes that dying well involves setting one's house in order, specifically by making clear arrangements for burial to identify with God's promises and forefathers. The phrase "gathered unto his people" is explo...

This sermon explores the opening discourse of Malachi, addressing the post-exilic community's doubt regarding God's love amidst hardship and half-hearted worship. The speaker distinguishes between covenant love (hesed) and the unconditional, electing love demonstrated by God's choice of Jacob over Esau, emphasizing that this love is proactive and eternal rather than based on human merit. By examin...