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This sermon explores the theological foundation for rejoicing in suffering by examining 1 Peter 4:12-19, framing affliction as a sovereign act of God designed to test and purify faith. The message identifies five anchors for the soul, emphasizing that persecution is not an anomaly but a normal consequence of living as distinct exiles in a pagan world. It highlights the believer's union with Christ...

This sermon examines Ephesians 4, shifting focus from the unity of the Spirit to the diversity of gifts within the body of Christ. The central argument identifies the risen and ascended Jesus as the sole giver of New Testament church offices, grounding this authority in His victory over death and His fulfillment of Psalm 68. The exposition defines the specific word-based offices of apostle, prophe...

This sermon examines the conversion of the penitent thief at Calvary, presenting it as a fulfillment of Old Testament typology found in Genesis 40 and Isaiah 53. The central message emphasizes that this transformation was solely the work of the Holy Spirit, who convicted the sinner of his guilt and revealed the sovereignty of God as Creator, Judge, and Savior. The preacher highlights the thief's r...

Exodus: Saved to Serve "The River of Death and the River of Life" Exodus 7:14-25 Revelation 22:1-5 The Rev. Rhett Dodson Sunday 10:30AM 10-4-2026 https://gracechurchpca.org.

This sermon explores the high Christology of Colossians chapter 1, emphasizing that Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God and the firstborn of every creature. It argues that Christ's preeminence is evident in His role as Creator, Sustainer, and Head of the Church, asserting that all authority and existence derive from Him. The message highlights the theological certainty of His deity, ref...

This sermon emphasizes the imperative to continue in the truths learned from Scripture, using the analogy of blind skiers relying on sighted guides to illustrate how believers depend on God's Word for direction in life. The central message urges Christians to move beyond mere intellectual learning to a state of conviction where the truth holds them, ensuring they remain steadfast amidst persecutio...

An exposition of John 18:28–32 examining the opening exchange between the Jewish leaders and Pontius Pilate as they deliver Jesus for execution. The sermon traces the bitter irony of the chief priests refusing to enter the praetorium for fear of ceremonial defilement while simultaneously conspiring to put the innocent Son of God to death, and shows how their very actions fulfil Jesus' earlier word...

I. Power in Weakness (7-8) A. Powerless Vessel B. Powerful God II. Pattern of Weakness (10-11) A. Pattern of Christ's Death B. Pattern of Christ's Life III. Purpose of Weakness (12-15) A. Proclamation of God's Deliverance B. Partaking of God's Deliverance C. Praise of God's Deliverance

16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. 18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought...

Paul argues that the abundant availability of grace does not invite Christians to continue enslavement to sin. Believers have been baptized into the death of Christ and are dead to sin—we will not remain in it.

Without spiritual life, there is no pleasing God. God rejoices at our salvation. We chose the direction of our lives by feeding or starving the flesh.

1. Two Husbands 2. Only One Way to Remarry 3. Till Death Do Us Part

This sermon examines the death of Sarah and Abraham's subsequent mourning as the first recorded instance of grief in Scripture, challenging the notion that weeping indicates weak faith. By analyzing Abraham's insistence on purchasing the cave of Machpelah rather than accepting it as a gift, the message highlights the believer's identity as a stranger and sojourner who refuses to be beholden to the...

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 1. The pre-eminence of his sacrifice. 2. The People included in this sacrifice. 3. The Purity of his sacrifice. 4. The Participants in this sacrifice. This sermon explores the theological significance of Christ as the ultimate Passover sacrifice, drawing parallels between the Old Testament lamb and Jesus' atoning death. The central message emphasizes that true l...

Email address: lhrbs01@gmail.com Mailing address: The Lighthouse, P.O. Box 1317, Baxley, Georgia 31515 LHRBS #2282 Isaiah 65:17-25 Key points from the Lesson: God has promised to bless and redeem His people. He showers His blessings upon His people. He will grant us peace. Jesus is the Prince of Peace. Is Christ ruling and reigning now? All of His enemies will be defeated. The last enemy to be def...

The emphasis of this message is to proclaim how Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and we are all sinners. We may not want to admit to ourselves we are sinners, and certainly not to God. But we are all sinners. A person must admit to God they are a sinner, which is difficult, but the reward is greater than can be imagined. ETERNAL LIFE! RELIEF FROM THE PENALTY OF SIN! An eternal home in he...