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The sermon explores the theological tension between divine justice and mercy, using the courtroom metaphor to illustrate how a just God acquits the guilty. It begins by establishing the universal guilt of humanity as presented in the first three chapters of Romans, covering the immoral, the religious, and the Jewish. The central message focuses on the pivot point of "but now," where the righteousn...

The sermon "The Fullness of Deity" warns Christians to remain alert against false teaching, human philosophy, religious traditions, and spiritual deception that promise wisdom or fulfillment apart from Christ. Paul's answer to these competing claims is that the fullness of deity dwells bodily in Jesus Christ, and believers have already been filled in Him; therefore, the world, false religion, and...

Love for Christ grows in proportion to how deeply we grasp his grace. Simon the Pharisee, confident in his own righteousness, shows coldness toward Jesus, while the sinful woman—aware of her great need—lavishly loves him. Jesus' parable of the two debtors reveals that all are spiritually bankrupt, and only those who know they've been forgiven much respond with gratitude and worship: grace given, f...

The sermon contrasts the human instinct for vengeance, illustrated by the aftermath of 9/11, with the divine command to forgive seventy times seven. It explains that believers owe an unpayable debt of sin to God, which is cleared solely through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. This immense grace necessitates that Christians extend similar mercy to others, regardless of the offense size or th...

Much Forgiven, Much Love Psalm 51: 1-4,7-12; Luke 7:36-50 September 13, 2026

Even though we were dirty rotten sinners and at war with the Lord Jesus Christ, He still loved us enough to pay our sin debts and cleanse us from our filthiness.

The US federal debt has topped $40 trillion. Government spending has never been higher. Things look bad – is there any hope for the future? Kevin talks to Sam Rust about the good and bad times of America's history, and what we have to be hopeful about in light of the past. They also break down Trump's recent ranking of US presidents…and offer a better one, with some top picks that might surprise h...

In today's era of woke reinterpretations, the meaning of the death of Jesus on the Cross has been stretched to include many absurd explanations. The cross was not merely some sentimental symbol of love; it wasn't an illustration of universal personal sacrifice; it wasn't some common example of all human suffering; it most certainly wasn't a badge for the oppressed. Something actually happened on t...

1. The Petition 2. The Basis 3. The Way

We must continually seek God's forgiveness for our sins, acknowledging our debt, while also extending genuine forgiveness to others as Christ has forgiven us.

In Matthew 27:11–26, two men stand before the crowd: Jesus Christ and Barabbas. One is completely innocent; the other is unquestionably guilty. Yet the crowd cries for Barabbas to be released and for Jesus to be crucified. In this remarkable scene, we are given a powerful picture of the gospel. Barabbas deserved condemnation, but Jesus took his place. And in Barabbas, we see ourselves. Scripture t...

Luke tells us of three hearings that Jesus has before secular judges: first before Pilate where he is declared not guilty; a hearing before Herod, who also finds no guilt; and a final hearing before Pilate where twice more Pilate declares him not guilty before sentencing him to death and releasing a murdering insurrectionist. How did this trial go so wrong? As we consider Jesus trial, we also cons...

The sermon explores the spiritual blessing of adoption found in Ephesians 1, explaining how believers are predestined to become adult sons in God's family through faith in Christ. It distinguishes between regeneration, which brings new life, and adoption, which grants full legal rights and privileges as heirs alongside Jesus. The message highlights that this permanent status cancels all past debts...

This message is from the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace / SO4G 2026 Saturday Sermon/Lesson Series - Sermon Audio Broadcast Series. This message was delivered by SO4G Director, Brother Douglas Salyer at the SO4G office in Paintsville, Kentucky. The title of this sermon/lesson was 'The Cancelation of the Debt'. The text used for this sermon/lesson was taken from Colossians 2:13-15, as well as various ot...

The sermon addresses the Christian's struggle with besetting sins by examining Romans 8:9-13 to outline a path toward spiritual victory. It identifies three critical realizations for believers: recognizing that they are no longer in debt to their sinful nature but are obligated to divine grace, understanding the deadly consequences of sin, and accepting the responsibility to put its misdeeds to de...

This sermon explores the book of Philemon to illustrate how divine grace transforms offenders, confronts offenses, and restores broken relationships. The preacher emphasizes that genuine forgiveness requires internal change led by the Holy Spirit rather than external coercion, allowing room for redemption in those who have wronged us. By analyzing Paul's appeal to Philemon regarding his runaway sl...

This sermon explores Leviticus 16, detailing the Day of Atonement rituals as a comprehensive typology of Jesus Christ's work of salvation. It emphasizes that atonement is not achieved by a single act but requires the fulfillment of multiple symbolic elements, including the shedding of blood, the removal of sin via the scapegoat, and the resurrection. The speaker argues that Christ's suffering exte...

The sermon emphasizes the infinite greatness and majesty of God, contrasting His boundless power with human insignificance. It warns against modern forms of idolatry, such as relying on personal merit or religious objects, which serve only to satisfy conscience rather than secure salvation. The central message asserts that humanity cannot pay the infinite debt of sin through works, but must rely e...

And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall be exalted. (Isaiah 49:11) *1/ How the LORD made mountains a way for his people Israel through history. 2/ Consider the mountains our Lord made a way in redemption. 3/ Consider the mountains God's people face in experience. 4/ Consider God's highways that are exalted.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon expounds on Isaiah 49:11, illustratin...

1. The Christian Forgiven 2. The Christian Forgiving

Pastor Mike continues in our study of John's Gospel with John 12:24-32. This Bible Study emphasizes that true faith requires seeing Jesus not as a figure of human imagination, but as the God-incarnate Savior revealed in Scripture. Central to this understanding is the cross, where Christ bore the penalty for sin through penal substitutionary atonement, satisfying divine justice and reconciling beli...