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Today we have the story… of two trees! The tree of death…and Calvary's tree…the tree of life! For Jesus said, "I've come that you may have life… and that you may have it… more abundantly!" And I want you to see these two trees today… as we study them… in contrast and in comparison.

Jesus' funeral at the garden tomb causes the Christian to reflect on two things: our reputation and our end (see Eccl. 7:1–2). Jesus' death gives all his disciples a good name and a glorious end. Pastor Josh mines out the application for both

This sermon examines Matthew 16:18 to establish that the church is exclusively owned by Jesus, who calls it "my church." The central argument rests on two theological foundations: the Father gave the elect to the Son before the foundation of the world, and the Son purchased this people through his sacrificial death. The preacher distinguishes between the invisible universal church and the visible...

The sermon explores the themes of trust and deliverance through the lens of Psalm 56, highlighting David's reliance on God amidst physical and spiritual opposition. It emphasizes that courage is defined by overcoming fear through faith in God's promises rather than the absence of anxiety. The message contrasts the biblical call for submission and repentance with the modern spirit of rebellion, spe...

This sermon examines the three oracles in Isaiah 21, focusing on the fall of Babylon and the necessity of trusting in God rather than political alliances. The central message urges believers to adopt the posture of the prophet Isaiah, combining lion-like courage in faithful witness with a deep, sorrowful concern for the lost who face God's judgment. The text highlights the tension of the Christian...

Is fear of what is to come a motivation for changing your life? We should be afraid of what is to come, a time of judgment on the earth.

The sermon addresses the critical question of whether a Christian can lose their salvation, affirming the doctrine of eternal security based on the authority of Scripture. It begins by establishing the urgent need for salvation, describing the sinner's state as one of hopelessness and separation from God, before outlining the essential steps of repentance and faith for conversion. The central argu...

1. The Trial Of Faith 2. Power Even Over Death 3. Hope In Christ

This sermon explores the concept of spiritual stability by examining Peter's urgent desire to remind believers of foundational truths before his death. The central message presents the list of virtues in 2 Peter 1:5-8 as a divine recipe for consistent spiritual growth, countering the common experience of emotional highs and lows in the Christian life. The speaker emphasizes that 'adding' virtue to...

The sermon explores the inseparable relationship between repentance and faith, describing them as two sides of the same coin in the process of salvation. Using the parable of the fig tree in Luke 13, the teaching illustrates that while God performs the work of conviction and drawing, the individual must respond by turning from unbelief to belief. The message corrects common misconceptions, such as...

This sermon examines the theological necessity of the virgin birth as a demonstration of God's sovereignty, arguing that a sinless human nature was required for Jesus to offer a perfect sacrifice for sin. The teaching explores how the Holy Spirit's supernatural intervention ensured that no human sin was involved in Christ's conception, distinguishing Him from all other humans who are born with a s...

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...

Should executions be live streamed, and how should believers view capital punishment? In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Josh Philpot and Pastor Richard Caldwell examine the debate regarding public executions through the lens of biblical justice. Prompted by the news of Nidal Hasan facing a firing squad, they discuss what the Bible says about the death penalty. Pastor Caldwell expl...

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 week on Wheat Among the Tares, join Pastor Steve Williamson and host Blake Lindsey for Episode Five of our Better Together series that is focusing on the fabric of family, marriage relationships and the rearing of children. Pastor Williamson has entitled this week's episode, Love That Lasts A Lifetime, and details the responsibilities of the husband and wife as to how to have this love that w...

The writer's instruction transitions in Hebrews 11:33, analyzing the active nature of faith through examples where God granted military victories, justice was served, and promises were obtained when men were "offensive" or proactive in their exercise of faith. But then the writer moves to active acts of faith, which are more defensive in nature. Acts by which men actively trusted in God to deliver...

This sermon examines the theological distinction between true salvation and false religion through the narrative of Cain and Abel in Genesis. The central argument posits that Cain's offering represents a human scheme based on effort and self-satisfaction, which runs counter to God's revealed mind of grace and blood sacrifice, whereas Abel's offering reflects obedience to divine provision. The teac...