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We are continuing on in our study of the Practice of Holy Christian Watchfulness in relation to our being ready for Christ's 2nd Coming, whether this is in relation to our own death; that is, that we would be better prepared to meet Christ face to face. And also, that we would be thinking forward to what it will mean when Christ returns, raises all the dead, and judges the world. If we are faithfu...

This testimony highlights the radical power of God's grace to transform lives broken by addiction and criminality, using the framework of Ephesians 2 to illustrate the journey from spiritual death to new life in Christ. The speakers describe their individual struggles with methamphetamine and the failure of religious effort or self-discipline to bring true freedom, emphasizing that salvation is a...

1. The Story 2. The Gospel 3. The Significance

Do you have a fear of things outside of your control? Dr. Luke details in today's sermon how Jesus was not afraid of his future, meeting it head on. What an example for our lives!

Rev. Ophoff The Death of the Son of God I. His Entering Into Death II. His Satisfying Death III. His Beneficial Death Scripture Reading: Romans 5:12-21; 6:17-23 Text: Lord's Day 16 Psalter #s: 293, 136, 240, 152, 197

Join us as we explore the gracious work of Jesus Christ, the eternal Word who became man to redeem us from sin. Discover how the Old Testament sacrifices pointed forward to Jesus, our perfect sacrifice and Great High Priest, who gave His own life to secure our eternal redemption. Learn why salvation is entirely a work of God's grace, how He brings us from spiritual death to life, and how we are ca...

Mark 14:43-52

This sermon explores the transformative power of the gospel of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that it is the sole means by which God saves souls through the Holy Spirit. The message highlights the righteousness of God revealed in Christ, who lived a perfect life and defeated death, offering believers a new nature and a secure rest. Drawing from Romans, Hebrews, and other passages, the teaching undersco...

Jesus feeds five thousand, revealing Himself as Israel's promised Shepherd and the true King who gives life. Discover His compassion for weary servants, His care for wandering sheep, and His abundant provision that points beyond earthly bread to salvation through His death and resurrection. Mark 6:30–44.

This sermon explores Revelation 1:4-8 to demonstrate how the church finds unshakable assurance in the eternal nature of the triune God amidst worldly tribulation. It explains the doctrine of inseparable operations, showing how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit work together to secure salvation, with the Father purposing redemption, the Son accomplishing it through His death and resurrection, and th...

Though believers are free from the law we are not free to sin. We are obedient to righteousness from the heart and wish to avoid re-enslavement to sin with its consequences of shame and death.

The sermon explores the theological concept of substitutionary atonement by contrasting the release of the criminal Barabbas with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It argues that believers were once captive to sin and Satan, much like Barabbas was a prisoner awaiting death, but Christ voluntarily took their place to satisfy God's justice. The message emphasizes that Jesus, who knew no sin, bore the...

Many people today have settled the matter: Jesus, yes; the church, no thank you. In Matthew 16, Jesus refuses to let us separate Him from His church, and Pastor John Samson opens up what "this rock" really means, why even death cannot stand against Christ's people, and what Jesus meant when He promised, "I will build my church." You'll hear how a church conceived in eternity joins Abraham, Moses,...

### Christians in Heaven ≠ Harp, Halo, Wings **Sunday School Lesson — Pastor Ed Decker** This lesson examines what the Bible teaches about heaven, the resurrection, and the future of believers. Through passages from 1 Corinthians 13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13–17, Matthew 18:3–12, and Mark 12:18, the lesson directs attention away from popular cultural images and toward the testimony of Scripture. First...

The sermon examines Psalm 15 as a divine answer to the question of who is qualified to dwell in God's presence, contrasting the universal human corruption described in Psalm 14 with the perfect character of Jesus Christ. It argues that Christ is the only individual who fulfills every requirement of the psalm, serving as the spotless Lamb who bore the sins of humanity to open access to God's holy m...

I. Believers Sin, but They Are Not "in the Flesh" A. Believers share in Christ's death to sin. B. Believers share in Christ's resurrection life. C. Believers sin but are not under condemnation. D. Believers sin but are not under sin's dominion. II. Believers Are "in the Spirit" A. Under His "Law of Life in Christ" (v. 2) B. Forgiven, Reconciled, Righteous C. Sealing Our Union with Christ (Eph. 1:1...

This passage teaches that believers may differ in conscience on matters not essential to the faith, yet all must live before the Lord with full conviction and humility. We do not belong to ourselves: in life and in death, we are the Lord's, for Christ died and rose again to be Lord of both the dead and the living. Therefore, our lives must be shaped by his lordship, grace, and love toward one anot...

This sermon explores the comprehensive scope of salvation presented in Ephesians 2, moving from the believer's past state of spiritual death and depravity to their present position of grace and future glory. Using the analogy of the Chilean miners rescued by a capsule, the message illustrates that salvation is a gift of God's grace received through faith, rather than a result of human effort or wo...

1. Sovereign over Preparations 2. Sovereign over Betrayal 3. Sovereign over Death

Let Jesus get the last word. 1. In life ("I know..." and "Fear not...") 2. In death ("Be faithful..." and "crown of life.") Does Jesus have the last word in your life? In your death? In your faithfulness? In your labors?

Luke 7:11-17 Tyler Kniess Jesus has both compassion and power to raise you from death unto life. Arise, forsaking your death, and rejoice that God has visited his people!