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God uses various trials, afflictions, and persecutions to cause the Christian to bear spiritual fruit and prepare the believer for glory.

This sermon explores the spiritual danger of 'drying up' or withering, using the account of Jesus cursing the fig tree in Mark 11 as a central illustration. The message identifies five areas where believers may experience spiritual stagnation: church services, suffering, sin, the state of the soul, and the direct relationship with the Savior. It emphasizes that God does not expect perfection or an...

In this concluding message of Charity and Its Fruits, Jonathan Edwards lifts our eyes from the conflicts and imperfections of this present world to reveal heaven as the absolute perfection and ultimate destination of divine love. Long hidden from print until its nineteenth-century discovery, "Sermon XVI: Heaven a World of Love" presents a radiant vision where God serves as the infinite, unhindered...

This sermon explores the practical outcomes of church unity as described in Ephesians 4, identifying three specific fruits: doctrinal stability, directed growth, and driven connectedness. The message emphasizes that unity is not merely for social harmony but serves to protect believers from being swayed by false doctrines or emotional manipulation, ensuring they remain grounded in the truth of Scr...

The sermon explores the dichotomy presented in 1 John 3, asserting that humanity is divided into two distinct families: the family of God and the family of the devil. It emphasizes that true believers are identified not merely by profession but by a regenerated nature that produces righteousness and a hatred for sin, whereas those in the devil's family remain characterized by habitual lawlessness...

The sermon explores the transformative identity of believers who have moved from spiritual darkness into the light of the Lord, emphasizing that this change is not merely circumstantial but a fundamental shift in nature. It challenges Christians to embody the fruit of the Spirit by cultivating moral excellence, living with integrity before God, and maintaining truthfulness in all dealings. The mes...

A verse-by-verse study through the book of James. As we wrap up our study on Godly verses worldly wisdom, we step into James chapter 4, which starts off with showing the fruit of a worldly wisdom that produces strife and confusion. Hear as Pastor Brian expounds these Scriptures.

The sermon examines Romans 2:7-11 to distinguish between two distinct groups of people: those who seek God's glory through patient perseverance and those who pursue self-interest through rebellion. By analyzing the parable of the sheep and goats alongside James 2, the message clarifies that good works are not the basis of salvation but the natural fruit of a transformed heart, contrasting saving f...

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John 15:16 "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you." King James Version

Note: The opening text reading and first 3 mins. of introduction had an error in the audio & was clipped.

What about those who are not grateful to God and who do not repent of their sins? What about those who bear no good fruit? Let's explore Heidelberg Catechism #87 together.

This sermon explores the essential doctrine of who Jesus Christ is, distinguishing the biblical Jesus from false representations found in other religions and cultural views. It emphasizes that Jesus is both fully God and fully man, the unique Son of God who bypassed Adam's sin through the virgin birth to serve as the sinless sacrificial lamb. The teaching traces the messianic prophecies from Genes...

Lieutenant Colonel Phill Cochran spent more than two decades flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon. He flew operational missions from Misawa Air Base, Japan in the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses. Later he trained the next generation of fighter pilots between 1990 and 2013 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona and Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. His career took him around the world, including Singapore, Afr...

How should Christians watch for Christ's return? What does Jesus actually mean when He commands us to "keep watch"? In Mark 13:32–37, Jesus gives His disciples a final and repeated command concerning His Second Coming: "Keep Watch!" But this passage raises an important question: If no one knows the day or hour—not the angels, and not even the Son—what does it actually mean to be ready for Jesus' r...

In 1990, the US was eight times more powerful than China; today China is 33% more powerful than the US. How can we rebuild the nation? Kevin Swanson talks with Chad Roach and David Reese about the only way out of the hole: reigniting a vision for every American to fruitfully exercise dominion. They discuss: - The positive and negative duties of dominion, discovering, innovating, producing, buildin...

The sermon examines the account of Simon the Sorcerer in Acts 8 to distinguish between genuine and false conversion, highlighting that true salvation involves a transformed heart rather than a desire for spiritual power. It outlines biblical principles for discerning authentic faith, such as observing fruit, providing discipleship, and exercising caution with new believers, while emphasizing that...

God gives us years of plenty to prepare for the lean years ahead, not to squander on selfish desires and temporary pleasures. Joseph stored Egypt's abundant harvests so that people could survive the coming famine, and that same wisdom applies to both our material and spiritual lives. While we have health, strength, resources, and people who can teach and encourage us, we need to gather what will s...

This sermon examines the divine oath sworn by the pre-incarnate Christ on Mount Moriah, emphasizing that God's promises are secured by His own unchangeable nature rather than human effort. The message connects the first biblical mention of love and the doctrine of providence in Genesis 22 to the typological foreshadowing of Christ's death and resurrection in Isaac's experience. It distinguishes be...

This sermon emphasizes that a genuine walk with God requires daily surrender and honest self-examination rather than mere religious knowledge or attendance. The central message is that pride and fear are the primary obstacles to trusting God, and that believers must invite God to search their hearts to identify hidden weaknesses. By submitting their wills to God's lordship, Christians can break cy...