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Sunday morning sermon, continuing in Romans 3.

The sermon examines Genesis 20 to explore the nature of repeated sin, identifying fear of man and self-justification as primary drivers for believers who struggle with habitual transgressions. While Abraham's deception is highlighted, the text emphasizes Abimelech's innocence, defined by an integrity of heart and clean hands, which contrasts with the deceitfulness of the human heart. The narrative...

This sermon examines the Sanhedrin's reaction to the apostles' defense in Acts 5, highlighting the tension between human authority and divine sovereignty. It analyzes Gamaliel's pragmatic counsel to leave the apostles alone, arguing that if the movement is of God, it cannot be stopped, and if it is of men, it will fail on its own. The message emphasizes that the early church's response to severe p...

The sermon argues that the public, corporate collection of offerings is a biblically mandated element of worship, as established by the regulative principle. The speaker exegetes Acts 2:42, contending that the phrase "the fellowship" (koinonia) refers specifically to this act of giving. This element stands with the same apostolic authority as the teaching of the Word, the Lord's Supper, and corpor...

Dr. Andre Schoeffler begins a new educations series where he explores and teaches from the book, The Joy of Fearing God by Jerry Bridges.

This sermon explores the tension between human expectations of God's kingdom and the reality of Christ's ministry, using John the Baptist's doubt from prison as a central case study. The message argues that Christ's kingdom often appears defeated or different from worldly standards of success and victory, leading believers to question their faith when circumstances do not align with their assumpti...

This sermon examines the immediate aftermath of the Fall in Genesis 3, focusing on how Adam and Eve compounded their original sin through shame, fear, and excuse-making. The speaker distinguishes between mere shame, which leads to concealment and avoidance, and godly sorrow, which produces genuine repentance and confession. By contrasting the couple's defensive responses with the biblical call for...

This sermon examines Jesus' Olivet Discourse in Luke 21, focusing on the impending destruction of the Jerusalem temple and the subsequent return of the Son of Man. The speaker argues that Jesus distinguishes between the historical judgment of 70 AD and the future eschatological events, urging believers to recognize the signs of God's vengeance against a rebellious people. The central message calls...

The profound truth of divine election as presented in John 15, emphasizes that God's choice of believers is rooted in His character and love rather than human merit. The central message highlights that Jesus chose His disciples to be His friends, securing their salvation through His sacrificial death and ensuring their permanent security in Him. The exposition connects this eternal security to the...

(AI Generated Summary) The sermon explores the eschatological promise in Luke 21:28, contrasting the fear experienced by the world with the joy and anticipation that should characterize the hearts of believers. It argues that the return of Christ is not a source of dread for God's people but the imminent arrival of their redemption and final restoration. By examining parallel passages in Matthew a...

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...

The sermon explores the theological tension between the believer's secure seal in the Holy Spirit and the reality of grieving the Holy Spirit by sinning. It argues that Christianity is not merely about moral performance but about a personal relationship with the indwelling God, where the believer's body serves as the temple of the Holy Spirit. The message emphasizes that sin, whether in thought, w...

God does not speak merely to fill the air. He speaks to give wisdom, to correct the simple, and to establish the fear of the LORD in the heart. His calls may come through His provision, His Word, His works, correction, or the hard circumstances that make us stop and listen. From Proverbs 1:1-7 and Proverbs 1:28, Pastor Ed Decker shows that real knowledge does not begin with information. It begins...

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...

"Borrowed Bread — We Know a Man Who Can." The message centers on the truth that we know a Man who can—Jesus—and everything we have becomes useful, fruitful, and sufficient when surrendered into His hands. The feeding of the multitude shows that what appears small and ordinary in our hands can become extraordinary when given to Him. The storm reveals His authority over the natural world, and the de...

1. The Lord warns us against hypocrisy (vv. 1-3) 2. The Lord encourages us to fear God not man (vv. 4-7) 3. The Lord calls us to acknowledge Him before men (vv. 8-12)

The sermon explores the practical application of living by faith rather than by sight, using Matthew 6 as the primary foundation to address anxiety regarding daily provisions and future uncertainties. It argues that true faith is exercised through trusting God for daily needs, relying on the authority of Scripture, and maintaining confidence in the midst of scary circumstances. The message emphasi...

WHAT MEAN YE BY THESE STONES. Joshua 4:1-24 KJVAfter God miraculously brought Israel across the Jordan River on dry ground, He commanded Joshua to take twelve stones from the river and establish a memorial. Those stones were more than rocks—they were a testimony. When future generations asked, "What mean ye by these stones?", God's people were to tell them what the Lord had done. In this opening l...

"And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom....

"Those who have tried to reach Mohammedans with the gospel message and who are in the midst of the work, do not call for retreat, but for reinforcements and advance. They know that in this mighty conflict we have nothing to fear save our own sloth and inactivity." Samuel Zwemer's words echo Paul's own declaration in 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, "having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose hea...