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The sermon expounds on 1 Corinthians 6:11, highlighting the transformative work of God in the lives of believers who were once unrighteous. It outlines three distinct aspects of salvation: being washed in the blood of Christ, sanctified by the Holy Spirit, and justified by the Lord Jesus. The message emphasizes that this complete salvation is solely the result of God's grace and mercy, not human e...

The sermon uses the metaphor of musical tuning to illustrate the necessity of aligning one's life with Jesus in a chaotic world. It argues that just as an orchestra must tune to a master pitch, believers must yield to the Holy Spirit, surrender their will, and submit to the authority of Scripture to achieve spiritual harmony. The message emphasizes that salvation is the foundational step, while on...

What is true religion? Many people say that true religion is whatever makes people feel good, or whatever makes them experience the sense of the divine. But in this sermon from Psalm 84:1–3 titled "The Living God," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones gives a very different answer. He says that according to God's word, true religion is that which worships and believes the living God. The true God that has revea...

Burning Man is a symbolic resurrection of the druidic wicker-man festival for human sacrifice. So why has Elon Musk said, "Burning Man is Silicon Valley?" Why do the wealthiest and most powerful people in the world attend it? To find the answers, Kevin Swanson talks to Alex Newman about what he saw at Burning-Man 2026. They discuss… * The belief that we can reverse the fall by seeking power from t...

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This sermon addresses the human tendency to blame external circumstances or other people for personal difficulties, arguing instead that the root cause of sin and unhappiness is the internal state of the heart. By citing examples such as the fall of Adam and Eve and the conduct of Paul and Silas in prison, the message contrasts self-reliant complaining with Christ-like endurance and joy. The centr...

This sermon examines the legal and ceremonial instructions in Deuteronomy 25 and 26, highlighting how God's law restrains human cruelty while promoting mercy and social justice. The discussion covers specific regulations regarding corporal punishment, levirate marriage, and honest commerce, arguing that these laws were designed to protect the vulnerable and maintain tribal integrity in a patriline...

This sermon explores the believer's responsibility in an age of rapid technological and financial change, contrasting human knowledge with divine wisdom. Drawing from Daniel 12, the message highlights the prophetic call for the wise to shine like stars by turning others to righteousness. The central focus shifts to 1 Corinthians 1, where the preaching of the cross is presented as the ultimate powe...

This sermon explores the theological concept of believers as 'earthen vessels' carrying the treasure of the gospel, emphasizing that the power to endure suffering and fulfill ministry comes from God rather than human ability. The speaker addresses the current physical and emotional struggles within the congregation, urging them to abandon self-reliance and instead depend on the Holy Spirit for str...

An exposition of Deuteronomy 21 working through four distinct civil and ceremonial laws given to old covenant Israel: the procedure for an unsolved homicide, the law governing female captives taken in war, the rights of the firstborn son in a polygamous household, and the law concerning the hanging of an executed criminal. The sermon draws out the equity underlying each provision and considers how...

The sermon examines the life of Lot as a cautionary example of a righteous man who compromised his spiritual integrity by dwelling among the wicked. By tracing Lot's lineage from Ur to Sodom, the message highlights how exposure to worldly comforts and urban power structures led him to prioritize material security over divine separation. In contrast, Abraham is presented as a faithful pilgrim who r...

This sermon examines the book of Romans as the first systematic theology, organizing its content into distinct doctrinal sections: hamartiology (sin), soteriology (justification and sanctification), and Israelology. The speaker contrasts Paul's exegesis with Roman Catholic, Calvinist, and Arminian views, arguing that none fully align with the biblical text. Specifically, it asserts that humans are...

Is the Bible just a collection of ancient religious opinions, or has the God who made the world actually spoken? In Lesson 2 of our Foundations series, "And God Said," we see from Hebrews, 2 Timothy and 2 Peter that God has spoken, and that He has put in writing everything we need to know Him, trust Him and obey Him. We look at how God breathed out His Word through real human writers, how Jesus Hi...

For what purpose did angels appear on the Biblical page? Why did they appear? To satisfy human curiosity? To "show-off?" No. Every time an angel appeared, it was to do God's work and/or deliver God's message.

This sermon explores the theological significance of the burnt offering in Leviticus as a typological shadow of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that the only acceptable way to approach a holy God is through sacrifice rather than human works. By contrasting the rejected offering of Cain with the accepted sacrifice of Abel, the message highlights the necessity of humility and the recognition of personal s...

This sermon addresses the high rate of failure in Christian ministry and missionary work, arguing that perseverance is a work of God's grace rather than a natural human trait. It contrasts the biblical warnings against looking back and the historical examples of missionaries who faced betrayal, criticism, and hardship with the parable of the sower, emphasizing that deep roots in God's Word are ess...

This sermon explores the principles of prayer found in Luke 11, emphasizing that the Lord's Prayer serves as a model rather than a magical incantation. The instruction highlights six key attitudes for believers: praying reverently to acknowledge God's holiness, submissively to align with His will, daily to maintain spiritual dependence, humbly to confess sin, dependently to recognize human weaknes...

This sermon examines the theological distinction between true salvation and false religion through the narrative of Cain and Abel in Genesis. The central argument posits that Cain's offering represents a human scheme based on effort and self-satisfaction, which runs counter to God's revealed mind of grace and blood sacrifice, whereas Abel's offering reflects obedience to divine provision. The teac...

This sermon defines the gospel as the specific message of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, emphasizing that it is the sole requirement for salvation and distinct from religious rituals or moralistic living. Pastor Friesen argues that because the gospel is of divine origin and received freely, it must be given freely without being tied to financial compensation or human effort. The message...

This sermon examines the ministry, death, and resurrection of the two witnesses described in Revelation 11, emphasizing their divine empowerment and prophetic role during the first half of the tribulation. The teaching connects these figures to the imagery of olive trees and candlesticks in Zechariah 4, illustrating that their effectiveness relies entirely on the Holy Spirit rather than human effo...

This sermon explores Psalm 90, highlighting the profound contrast between the eternal, unchanging nature of God and the fleeting, fragile existence of humanity.

This sermon addresses the spiritual dangers of neglecting faith and maintaining a clear conscience, using the apostle Paul's charge to Timothy as a foundational text. The message warns that believers risk spiritual shipwreck if they allow bitterness and resentment to take root in their hearts, particularly in response to hurtful events or the actions of others. It emphasizes that while resentment...

Did God really give that pastor his sermon? Responding to a listener's email, we examine claims of divine guidance, the problem of contradictory messages, human fallibility, and the logical implications of claiming the Holy Spirit directed a sermon. Before opening the biblical texts, we ask a fundamental question: How can anyone know that a message actually came from God?

Found Faithful — Servants, Stewards, and the God Who Gives the Increase 1 Corinthians 3:5–23; 4:1–21 This message emphasizes the believer's calling to live as a humble servant and faithful steward of Jesus Christ, recognizing that everything we have, everything we know, and every opportunity to serve comes from God's grace. Using Paul's correction of the Corinthian church, we see the danger of ele...

What is the most important provision we need from the Lord for the work of the church? 1Chronicles 29 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these thirty verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the most important provision that we need for serving the church is the provision of a willing heart. The devotional e...