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A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: Hosea 10 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

This sermon examines the narrative in 1 Samuel 7, where Samuel erects a stone named Ebenezer to memorialize God's help against the Philistines. The central message identifies four essential steps that precede divine intervention: national lamentation for sin, heartfelt consecration to God, fervent supplication, and the ultimate act of God stepping in to deliver His people. The preacher emphasizes...

This sermon explores Psalm 127 to demonstrate that human effort in building, watching, and working is ultimately vain unless God is the primary agent. The text contrasts the fleeting nature of earthly achievements and self-made kingdoms with the enduring reality of God's house, which is built by Christ. It highlights the biblical view of children not as burdens but as a divine heritage and spiritu...

The sermon centers on the exhortation in Romans 12:1-2 to present one's body as a living sacrifice that is holy and acceptable to God. It emphasizes that this call is grounded in the immense mercy of God, who has redeemed believers through the work of Christ, making such surrender a reasonable response rather than a burden. The message distinguishes between the sinful nature of the flesh and the r...

This session explores the theological connection between worship and Christian discipleship, arguing that worship is a vital means of grace for spiritual growth. It defines worship as a covenant renewal where the church engages in a dialogue with God, moving from the fear of the Old Covenant to the confidence of the New Covenant mediated by Jesus Christ. Pastor Parnell emphasizes that believers ar...

The sermon explores the doxology in Romans 11 as a culmination of the theological themes of creation, fall, redemption, and glory found throughout the epistle. It emphasizes the infinite depth and unsearchable wisdom of God, contrasting His majesty with human finitude and the mystery of His providential plan. The message highlights that God's grace extends to both Israel and the Gentiles, calling...

This sermon explores Paul's prayer for the Thessalonian believers, emphasizing that their faithfulness is the key to being counted worthy of God's calling. The message highlights that this worthiness is not earned but displayed through a life that reflects Christ's character, even amidst suffering and persecution. It encourages believers to anchor their souls in the goodness of God, trusting that...

This sermon examines the characteristics of a healthy church as depicted in the narrative of the church at Antioch, emphasizing that God desires a community that is outward-looking, encouraged, taught, Christ-like, and prophetic. The central argument highlights the necessity of plural leadership, using Barnabas and Paul as a model for how diverse gifts complement one another to avoid burnout and e...

This sermon explores the theological significance of Jesus as the Great High Priest who has passed through the heavens to minister in the sanctuary. It addresses the inherent distance between humanity and God, explaining that Christ's atoning sacrifice bridges this chasm, allowing believers to draw near with confidence. The message emphasizes that Christ's current role is not merely historical but...

This lesson explores the biblical virtue of long-suffering as a central component of Christian service, particularly in the context of caring for the sick and dying. It highlights the immense physical, emotional, and financial burdens faced by family caregivers, noting that millions of adults and children require long-term care in the United States. Through the story of Dr. Robertson McQuilkin, wh...

This sermon explores the vital role of prayer in the believer's life, defining it as the essential communication channel between God and humanity that sustains spiritual fruitfulness. The message emphasizes the necessity of disciplined prayer to overcome distraction and discouragement, urging believers to persist in asking God for help. To illustrate the power of persistent prayer, the speaker sha...

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 sermon explores the nature of an evangelizing church by examining the early believers' response to the martyrdom of Stephen and the subsequent persecution in Jerusalem. It argues against a pessimistic worldview that views the world as a sinking ship destined for failure, instead advocating for a realistic optimism grounded in the Great Commission. The central theme is that a true church is 'i...

This sermon explores the symbolic vision of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21, presenting it not as a physical location but as a representation of God's redeemed people dwelling with Him in the new creation. The central message emphasizes four key truths: a glorious people who reflect God's radiance, a gathered people secured by salvation, a glorious sanctuary that mirrors the Holy of Holies, and...

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...

The sermon examines the closing doxology of Romans, contrasting it with standard benedictions to highlight God's ultimate purpose of receiving glory for His power and wisdom. It argues that God is actively strengthening and establishing believers to be a dwelling place for His Spirit, a process that often involves uncomfortable transformation far exceeding human expectations. The message emphasize...

For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. (Romans 8:24-25) ~~~~ This service was taken at Milward House Pilgrim Home in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. ~~~~ *1/ Who are saved by hope? 2/ How are they saved by hope? 3/ The effect of being saved by hope.* **Sermon Summa...

The sermon addresses the critical question of which Bible version a believer should use, arguing that the choice matters to God because the text is His inspired Word. It contrasts the preserved Byzantine text type, from which the King James Version was translated, with the modern critical texts derived from Alexandrian manuscripts, asserting that the latter introduces errors and omissions. The spe...

This sermon addresses the biblical command for wives to submit to their husbands, grounding the instruction in the authority of Christ and the analogy of the church as His body. The message clarifies that submission is a voluntary act of obedience to God rather than a forced dynamic, emphasizing that it is the wife's responsibility to enact this posture for conscience' sake. While acknowledging th...

The sermon centers on the divine declaration in Isaiah 43 that believers are redeemed, called by name, and ultimately belong to God. It contrasts the inherent uncertainty and instability of human nature with the absolute certainty of God's sovereign choice and the finished work of Christ on the cross. By examining the election of Jacob and the substitutionary atonement, the message emphasizes that...

The sermon explores Hebrews 1:1-3 to demonstrate that Jesus Christ is the final and supreme revelation of God, surpassing the partial shadows of the Old Testament. It emphasizes the deity and sufficiency of Christ, who is the express image of the Father, the creator of the worlds, and the one who upholds all things by His power. The message highlights the completeness of Christ's atonement, noting...

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The sermon explores the assurance of God's presence and provision for His people, drawing primarily from Psalm 46. It contrasts the turmoil of the world with the peace found in the 'city of God,' identifying believers as citizens of heaven who are sustained by the spiritual streams of God's grace. The message emphasizes that true gladness arises not from circumstances but from a deep reliance on C...