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This message opens a study of Ecclesiastes, written near the end of Solomon's life, a book Kent calls most unusual and often misunderstood. Solomon wants us to understand the obvious: how fast life passes and how we should live in light of it. Kent explains that the Hebrew word hebel means vapor, not "meaningless," and walks through three pictures in Ecclesiastes 1:2–11: our life is like the steam...

What is the Christian life all about? We began looking last week at a basic primer on the title "Christ." We saw how Jesus interpreted it to mean not only the reign and triumph, the defeat of death itself, but also the rejection, the suffering, the death of the Lord's Chosen One. The Christian life is fundamentally about Jesus Christ. It's about glorifying Him, following Him, worshiping Him, behol...

Text: Judges 16:30

Obedience to God is essential to the blessing of being a child of God. God blessed Israel with a man named Moses. He was faithful. After his death, God blessed the nation with a man named Joshua. He too was faithful. Two and half tribes decided not to settle in the land of Canaan. Moses commanded them to cross over and help their brethren take the land of Canaan. They did that. Now they needed to...

This sermon examines the burial of Jesus as recorded in John 19, emphasizing that his death was a predestined act of God to provide salvation through faith alone. The text highlights the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, specifically that not a bone of Jesus would be broken, linking his death to the Passover lamb and the atonement for sin. The narrative addresses the theological significanc...

This sermon explores the theological depth of 1 Corinthians 13, arguing that genuine love is the essential marker of spiritual maturity, surpassing all other spiritual gifts. The speaker contextualizes Paul's letter within the dysfunctional church in Corinth, highlighting how the congregation's pursuit of showy gifts without love led to division and self-exaltation. By examining the sixteen specif...

The sermon explores the theological distinction between sinlessness and perfection, using Hebrews 5 to demonstrate that Jesus was perfected through His obedience and suffering. It emphasizes that while believers are forgiven at salvation, they are not yet perfect, but are instead being shaped by the Holy Spirit into the likeness of Christ. The message highlights the ongoing process of sanctificati...

In "The Transfiguration, Part 1," Charles Sebold, lay teacher at New Covenant Church, continues the Adult Sunday School series in Luke with Luke 9:27-31. Jesus' promise that some "will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God" is answered eight days later on a mountain, where three disciples see what is under the veil. The glory there does not cancel the cross Jesus had just announced; it...

The sermon explores the doctrine of the atonement through the hymn 'His Robes for Mine,' emphasizing that God's hatred of sin necessitated the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. By examining 1 Corinthians 6, the message argues that believers are united with Christ and therefore must flee sexual immorality, recognizing that their bodies are sanctuaries of the Holy Spirit. The text highlights the pr...

In Mark 6:7–13, Jesus sends the twelve apostles under His authority to proclaim repentance, depend upon God's provision, and demonstrate the advancing power of His kingdom. Their mission reminds the church that ministry begins with Christ, belongs to Christ, and depends upon Christ. Though the apostles exercised a unique and foundational authority, Christ still sends His church into the world thro...

The sermon addresses the urgent necessity of salvation by defining the human condition as one of universal sin and condemnation to the second death. It argues that worldly wisdom and human effort are insufficient for redemption, emphasizing that true saving faith is a sovereign gift from God rather than a human achievement. The message highlights the work of the Holy Spirit in awakening sinners to...

In this message, Pastor Byron Chesney begins by recounting the brutal 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer and the recent failed execution of her convicted killer, Christa Pike. From there, he examines capital punishment from a biblical perspective, focusing on the sanctity of human life, the God-ordained role of civil government, and the biblical standard of justice. The message ultimately points beyon...

The sermon examines the theological significance of Jesus instituting the Lord's Supper during the Passover meal, framing the event as the termination of the Old Covenant and the inauguration of the New Covenant. It argues that Jesus' words regarding the bread and wine are metonymies rather than literal transformations, refuting the doctrine of transubstantiation by emphasizing the spiritual reali...

This Sunday, we'll continue in the story of Gideon—and we will be talking about Gideon a bit differently than you may have heard in a Sunday School lesson. At least, it will be different than the way I remember hearing about Gideon when I was in Sunday School. Gideon is not a very heroic or inspiring figure, but Gideon's story can teach us a lot about what God does through our worship. It may help...

God as we will see has no rivals. He has no equals. All the kingdoms of this world are as a "drop in the bucket" compared to The Lord. Though all worldly kingdoms come and go, God's Kingdom remains forever. Like Daniel knew we cannot serve two masters; we hate the one and love the other. In the end death will have no sting. On the other hand, Daniel would find out the lions had no bite. The questi...

The sermon explores Ecclesiastes 9 through the lens of a worldly perspective, emphasizing that Solomon's observations reflect a fleshly viewpoint where life appears as vanity. It clarifies that while death is the common event for all, it is not the end of the story, refuting the idea that the grave is hell by pointing to the eternal existence of the soul. The text addresses the concept of 'time an...

We do not lose heart: how do we keep from losing heart? How do we persevere when we are weak, afflicted and dying? Because God preserves His saints; therefore, His saints persecute in faith until resurrection and glory

The sermon explores the theological contrast between Adam and Jesus Christ, showing how one man's disobedience brought sin and death into the world, while the other's obedience brought justification and life. By anchoring the message in Romans 5, the speaker emphasises that the gospel of Christ is the power of God unto salvation, accessible only through faith rather than works. The text highlights...

(AI Generated Summary) This sermon explores the necessity of the new birth by examining the nature of the human heart, which is described as a complex entity comprising mind, affection, and will. The central argument posits that every person is inherently driven to seek happiness, and the direction of this pursuit determines one's spiritual trajectory. By citing examples such as Jesus, Moses, and...

God's holy justice against sinners has been satisfied by the death of His Son. Those who forsake their own righteousness can by faith receive right standing before God. While our works condemn us, Christ's work saves.