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It is of critical importance to daily be nourished and fed with the Word of God if we are to live and not die. Jesus taught us to pray, "Give us this day our daily bread." When tempted to turn a stone into bread, Jesus said, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word of God." Isaiah cries out, "Why do you...labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is...

This sermon explores the book of Job to address the theological mystery of suffering, contrasting the retributive theology of Job's friends with the sovereign goodness of God. It highlights that while human logic often demands an explanation for pain, God's response in the whirlwind emphasizes His holiness and the limitations of human understanding. The central message asserts that God is worth se...

The sermon examines the account in Matthew 12 where Jesus heals a man with a withered hand in the synagogue, challenging the Pharisees' legalistic interpretation of the Sabbath. The central message emphasizes that doing good and showing mercy are lawful and essential on the Lord's Day, contrasting the compassion of Christ with the hostility of those who prioritize rules over people. The preacher d...

The sermon explores the doctrine of divine providence through the narrative of Esther 1 and 2, arguing that God is the primary actor in the story despite the absence of His name. It defines providence as God's sovereign governance of history, using the removal of Queen Vashti and the elevation of Esther as evidence of His intentional orchestration of events to protect His people and fulfill His pr...

Take Heart; It Is I | Mark 6:45–56 Why does obedience to Christ sometimes lead us into suffering? Where is Jesus when we struggle against the winds of difficult providence? And how should Christians respond when fear threatens to overwhelm their faith? In Mark 6:45–56, Jesus sends His disciples into a storm, watches over them in their struggle, and comes to them walking upon the sea. His words, "T...

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The harvest of the hearing bears great fruit when the good seed of the word is received, rooted, and unrestrained in the hearts of men. 1. Hardened Subject to Evil 2. Rootless Subject to Affliction 3. Crowded Subject to Worry 4. Understanding Certain to Bear Fruit

Folks… the goodness you see at the cross. And…the EVIL of man… that you see at the cross! But… there's one last thing that I want you to see. Last week… we talked about the placing of these two trees. And we also talked about… the purpose of these two trees. But this morning… I want you to see the power of these two trees.

This sermon explores the biblical imperative for believers to be useful to the Master, contrasting the lives of true servants with those of false teachers who are useless to God. Drawing from 2 Timothy 2, the message outlines two key characteristics of a useful vessel: being an honored vessel and possessing a pure heart. The first characteristic involves cleansing oneself from the influence of apo...

This sermon examines James 5:1-6, addressing the urgent need for repentance among those who hoard wealth through fraud and self-indulgence. The central message warns that earthly riches will rot and serve as evidence against their owners on the Day of Judgment, emphasizing that the Judge is standing at the door. While condemning the exploitation of laborers and the persecution of the righteous, th...

Why not just give up? On life, on work, on family, on your many dreams? This is a good question. Here's the God-honest truth: You'll die anyway and no one will remember you. Your life is vain. Beautiful poetry conveys the brevity of our lives in the opening lines of Ecclesiastes in 1:1–11. Our author does not bury the lede. But neither will he bury us … at least entirely. This book about our vain...

Verse by verse exposition through the book of Hebrews. (Sermon also includes the reading and exhortation from the Lord's Table liturgy) Heb 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. 9 Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them. Heb...

2026-11-01 AM - Rev. Jeph Nobel - Is Jesus Good, Or, a Deceiver? - [John 7:11-32]

Lucifer was blessed of God and loved by God. This beautiful, powerful and wise angel was incredibly privileged. However, he was not content. Despite all that he had, he wanted more. It cost him everything that he had. What a warning to all who read his story. "Godliness with contentment is great gain." Are you thankful and humbled by what God has given to you? Or, would you waste all of God's good...

This sermon explores the universal principle of sowing and reaping as applied to the Christian life, emphasizing that God is not mocked and that spiritual consequences are inevitable. The central message addresses three key areas: the mutual partnership between the church and its ministry, where financial support sustains the preaching of the Word; the process of sanctification, where sowing to th...

The sermon explores the narrative of the four lepers in 2 Kings 7 as a spiritual allegory for the human condition, contrasting the physical famine of Israel with the spiritual famine described in Amos 8. It argues that unsaved souls are in a state of hopeless starvation, where doing nothing leads to eternal perishment, while the lepers represent believers who step out in faith to receive the unsea...

This sermon explores the biblical mandate for spiritual discernment, emphasizing that it is a continuous discipline required for all believers. The central message, grounded in 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22, calls Christians to test all teachings against Scripture, hold fast to what is good, and abstain from every form of evil. The speaker highlights the necessity of distinguishing between God's wisdom...

In this sermon, Pastor Rockhill expounds on Psalm 25, highlighting the multifaceted prayer of David who seeks deliverance, guidance, and forgiveness amid affliction. He identifies with the oppressed, aimless, and sinful man, urging congregants to lift their souls in prayer to the Lord, just as David did. Pastor Rockhill reflects on the various types of enemies and struggles we face, both external...