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This sermon addresses the theological objection that living under grace rather than law leads to lawlessness, affirming that grace does not license sin but empowers holy living. The central argument posits that believers are slaves to whom they obey, choosing between the death that results from sin and the righteousness that flows from obedience to God. The message highlights the deliverance from...

The sermon examines the people's misinterpretation of Jesus' cry from the cross, where they mistake his call to God for a summons to Elijah. It argues that this error highlights the necessity of careful biblical interpretation and underscores the theological truth that Jesus does not need rescue. Instead, the text reveals that Jesus is the greater prophet who accomplishes the ultimate exodus throu...

This sermon examines the contrasting responses of the two criminals crucified alongside Jesus, highlighting the theological significance of the middle cross where Christ serves as the perfect substitute for sinners. The preacher contrasts the unrepentant thief, who seeks only physical relief, with the awakened thief who recognizes his own guilt and Jesus' innocence, demonstrating that salvation is...

This sermon examines John 13:1, highlighting the pivotal moment when Jesus recognizes that his hour has arrived to depart from the world. The teaching draws a theological parallel between the Passover Lamb in Exodus and Christ's ultimate sacrifice, emphasizing that his death provides a greater deliverance from sin than the Exodus provided from slavery. The central theme focuses on the specific, el...

MAIN POINT: The purpose of God according to His choice would stand, not because of works but because of Him who calls Romans 9:11

1Co 15:1-11 ESV – Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you--unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was...

This sermon examines the sufficiency of Christ as the head who supplies the body of believers, contrasting divine provision with human effort. It argues that the Christian life is not achieved through self-abasement, mystical experiences, or legalistic obedience to the Mosaic law, but through union with Christ in His death and resurrection. The text explains that the law serves as a shadow pointin...

How can sinful people draw near to a holy God? In Leviticus 1, God graciously provides the burnt offering—a substitute whose death makes atonement so the worshiper may be accepted before Him. This sacrifice ultimately points us to Christ, whose perfect sacrifice secures our acceptance with God and calls us to respond by offering our whole lives to Him.

Why did Jesus choose the region of Caesarea Philippi, near Mount Hermon and its pagan sanctuaries, to ask His disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" Join Pastor Brandon Holthaus as we examine Peter's confession of Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of the living God, and Christ's declaration: "I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." Explore the region's connections...

This sermon explores the doctrine of definite atonement by examining the imagery of the shepherd and sheep in John 10. It argues that Christ's death was not merely a potential offer for all humanity but a specific, effective act to secure the salvation of those the Father gave to Him. The teaching highlights three key concepts from the text: the Father giving a specific people to the Son, the Son'...

This sermon examines Exodus 12:1-6 to reveal the Passover lamb as the clearest Old Testament type of Jesus Christ. The exposition highlights how God established a new beginning for Israel, illustrating that salvation initiates a new life where Christ must be prioritized above all else. It emphasizes the sufficiency of Christ, noting that He is never too small to save any who come to Him by faith,...

Main Point God turns death and destruction into life and beauty when we repent and return to Him. This sermon concludes a study of the book of Hosea by examining the final chapter, which presents a vivid contrast between judgment and restoration. The central message emphasizes that God turns death and destruction into life and beauty when His people repent and return to Him with sincere words of c...

What if I told you that three of the greatest events in human history are the very reason you can have your sins forgiven and know for certain that Heaven will be your eternal home? We've all heard the saying, "Good things come in threes," but the Bible reveals some wonderful truths that go far beyond that familiar expression! In this message, Pastor Byron Chesney explores the significance of the...

• Brother Dustin Wright connected trust with waiting for God's promises. God will swallow up death and wipe away tears (Isaiah 25:8). Though this promise is not yet fulfilled, it is certain. • Christian hope is not wishful thinking. It is confidence based on God's unfailing Word and His sustaining power throughout history. Since God's promises are trustworthy, believers can wait humbly and confide...

When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, "This generation is an evil generation. It seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah. For as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them, for she came from the ends of...

How should we live in this temporary world, knowing that our eternal home is with Christ? Because Christ has secured our future with him, we can live with courage seek to please him and take seriously the day we will stand before him

This message looks at five sins that led up to the premature deaths of some individuals.

This sermon explores the doctrine of Solus Christus (Christ Alone), arguing that salvation is found exclusively in Jesus Christ and His redemptive work, with nothing added or taken away. The central message emphasizes that Christ is the only sufficient Savior because He is both truly divine and truly human, possessing the necessary attributes to satisfy God's justice and holiness. The exposition d...

Mark 9:1 was first and most immediately fulfilled in the Transfiguration, when Peter, James, and John went up the mountain and received a stunning, firsthand preview of Jesus's divine glory. But the promise goes even deeper—the kingdom of God was decisively, legally, and officially established at the resurrection, which was God's public declaration that Jesus is the rightful King who has conquered...