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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...

1. What Is Holy Violence? 2. Instrumental Cause of Holy Violence 3. Practicing Holy Violence

This sermon examines the healing of a leper in Mark 1 to reveal the identity and character of Jesus as the holy Son of God who willingly engages with human uncleanness. The exposition highlights the severity of leprosy under the Mosaic Law, emphasizing the social and spiritual isolation of the afflicted, to underscore the radical nature of Jesus' compassion and authority. By touching the man and d...

Have you ever experienced when two Christians, each holding firmly to Bible verses, spoke past one another, and this did not benefit their relationship? This sermon examines the tension between theological knowledge and Christian love, using the Corinthian debate over food offered to idols as a case study. It argues that while doctrinal accuracy is important, wielding knowledge without compassion...

This sermon examines Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount regarding the seventh commandment, arguing that adultery is fundamentally a matter of the heart rather than merely a physical act. The central message is that lust is a disordered desire that originates in the inner man, requiring believers to guard their eyes and imaginations as gateways to the soul. The preacher urges a radical appr...

This sermon explores the theological foundation for rejoicing in suffering by examining 1 Peter 4:12-19, framing affliction as a sovereign act of God designed to test and purify faith. The message identifies five anchors for the soul, emphasizing that persecution is not an anomaly but a normal consequence of living as distinct exiles in a pagan world. It highlights the believer's union with Christ...

The sermon explores the concept of "holy optimism," arguing that Jesus consistently disciplined the twelve disciples to shift their focus from immediate circumstances to the eternal character and promises of God. By examining passages in Matthew and John, the message highlights how Jesus used metaphors, such as birds, lilies, and the mustard seed, to correct spiritual myopia and anxiety. The centr...

Sunday Morning service at Calvary Baptist Pastor Tracy Puckett We are an old fashioned, Independent Missionary Baptist Church, with Holy Ghost, King James preaching, and spirit filled singing. We invite you to come and be a part of our church family. Our doors are always open, and we hope that you and your family will come and experience the love of God here at Calvary! "I was glad when they said...

This sermon explores the central message of the Bible as the goodness of God, specifically through the lens of Genesis. It argues that this goodness is displayed in three primary ways: God's glory, which establishes His self-sufficient and unchanging nature; His holiness, which demands justice and preserves paradise from corruption; and His grace, which is the crowning aspect of His character. The...

This sermon examines the characteristics of the early church in Acts 4, highlighting their obedience, consistency, prayer, generosity, and unity as the foundation for spiritual power. The message contrasts the threatening Sanhedrin with the trusting saints who, despite persecution, responded with boldness and a prayer that acknowledged God's sovereignty and the fulfillment of His counsel. Key theo...

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...

In this evening message from Acts 12:1-17, Pastor Rockhill considers the dramatic deliverance of Peter from Herod's prison and the fervent prayer of the church that surrounded it. He sets the scene against a shifting tide of persecution, as the Roman authorities, in the person of Herod Agrippa I, take up the sword against Christ's people, martyring James and seizing Peter during the Feast of Unlea...

This sermon explores the high Christology of Colossians chapter 1, emphasizing that Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God and the firstborn of every creature. It argues that Christ's preeminence is evident in His role as Creator, Sustainer, and Head of the Church, asserting that all authority and existence derive from Him. The message highlights the theological certainty of His deity, ref...

John 16:1-15 Lords Day 20

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...

This sermon examines the opening petitions of the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6, emphasizing that authentic prayer begins with a recognition of God's character rather than personal requests. The speaker highlights the theological tension of God being both imminent as a Father and transcendent as the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity. By analyzing the phrase "hallowed be thy name," the message...

Psalm 3:1-8 (KJV) A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. 2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. 3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. 4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah....

LORD'S DAY 26 OF HOLY BAPTISM Question 70: What is it to be washed with the blood and Spirit of Christ? Answer: It is to receive of God the remission of sins, freely, for the sake of Christ's blood, which He shed for us by His sacrifice upon the cross; and also to be renewed by the Holy Ghost, and sanctified to be members of Christ, that so we may more and more die unto sin, and lead holy and unbl...

This sermon explores the paradoxical nature of the New Jerusalem, arguing that even the 'negatives' described in Revelation 21 are actually profound positives for the believer. The central message highlights that the absence of a temple, darkness, terror, and transgressors signifies the direct, unmediated presence of God, eternal hope, total security, and perfect holiness. The preacher uses a past...

(AI Generated Summary) This sermon explores the imperative to reckon oneself dead to sin and alive to God, emphasizing that this theological truth must translate into practical holiness. The speaker argues that intellectual assent to the gospel is insufficient without a corresponding transformation in character, where believers actively refuse to let sin reign in their mortal bodies. By partnering...