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This sermon explores the theological nature of God's love by examining seven distinct characteristics derived from A.W. Pink's work on the attributes of God. The central message asserts that God's love is not merely an emotion but the very essence of His being, distinguishing it from worldly sentiments that are often influenced by human behavior. The exposition details how this love is uninfluence...

We live in a world of war. We live in a world where conquest is king. Ideas and mindsets are not easily changed. Apocalyptic literature tells us the story behind the story. It opens our minds to human greed and power. It challenges us to ask the question: do we have similar traits in ourselves? It may not be on the large scale of wars and rumors of wars but maybe our hearts wage war in a different...

The sermon explores the silence of Jesus during his suffering and death, drawing a parallel between the oppressed Israelites in Egypt and the Suffering Servant described in Isaiah 53. It emphasizes that Jesus remained silent not out of weakness, but in perfect obedience to the Father's will, bearing the guilt of humanity's sins without complaint or self-defense. The message contrasts human tendenc...

The sermon explores the paradox of the Gospel, arguing that the message of the cross appears as foolishness to the world but serves as the power of God to those who are saved. It contrasts human wisdom, which relies on works and reasoning, with divine wisdom, which offers salvation through faith in Jesus Christ alone. The text emphasizes that God chose the weak and foolish things of the world to c...

Jonathan Edwards's Treatise on the Religious Affections - language updated to a more modern English. "In the Preface to A Treatise on the Religious Affections, Jonathan Edwards argues that determining the true nature of saving faith is the single most vital question facing humanity, yet it remains deeply obscured by widespread debate and counterfeit experiences. Reflecting on past spiritual awaken...

This sermon examines the doctrine of the Trinity as revealed in Peter's Pentecost sermon in Acts 2, highlighting the distinct roles of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the proclamation of the gospel. The Father is identified as the one who promised and gave the Holy Spirit and who raised Jesus from the dead, thereby vindicating Christ and demonstrating divine approval. The Son is presented as t...

This part of the Treatise on The Religious Affections and been converted to a more modern, easier to grasp English. In Section 2 of *A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections*, Jonathan Edwards argues that genuine Christianity consists largely in holy affections, demonstrating that true faith requires vibrant, heartfelt engagement rather than weak, intellectual indifference. Drawing from Scriptur...

This sermon explores the doctrines of union with Christ and effectual calling as defined in the Larger Catechism, emphasizing that this union is a sovereign work of God's grace rather than a human achievement. The teaching outlines four attributes of this union—spiritual, mystical, real, and inseparable—using biblical metaphors of Christ as head and husband to illustrate the believer's connection...

The phrase "the whole world" in 1 John 2:2 clarifies the scope of Christ's atonement. It refers specifically to God's elect rather than every human being without exception.

The sermon examines the personification of Wisdom in Proverbs 8, highlighting her public invitation to all people, particularly the simple and foolish, to receive her instruction. It contrasts the loud, open call of Wisdom with the hidden nature of folly, emphasizing that God's truth is plain but requires the fear of the Lord to be truly understood. The teaching identifies Christ as the embodiment...

The sermon emphasizes that the most critical relationship in a person's life is their standing before God, defined strictly as being either in Christ or out of Christ. Drawing from Ephesians 2, the message outlines three essential truths: the absolute necessity of salvation for all sinners, the exclusive personality of salvation found only in Jesus Christ rather than in human works or church membe...

This sermon explores the theological truth of the priesthood of all believers, rooted in the Protestant Reformation's recovery of justification by faith. It argues that every member of the body of Christ is appointed as a royal priest on earth, with Christ serving as the sole Great High Priest in heaven. The message outlines four key duties of this priesthood: offering oneself as a living sacrific...

This sermon examines Matthew 16:18 to affirm that Jesus Christ is the sole builder and preserver of His church, refuting the notion that Peter holds a unique papal authority. The exposition highlights that Christ builds His body through the effective work of the Word and the Spirit, as demonstrated in the early church's growth in Acts, rather than through human effort or entertainment. Furthermore...

The sermon examines the spiritual danger of forgetting God's past faithfulness, drawing a parallel between the apostasy of ancient Israel and the modern tendency to attribute blessings to self-effort or secular ideologies. By contrasting the revolutionary ideology of Karl Marx with the evangelistic approach of D.L. Moody, the message argues that societal ills are best addressed through individual...

This sermon reflects on the Reformation by examining the doctrine of total depravity as presented in Romans 3, emphasizing that no individual, society, or church possesses inherent righteousness before God. The preacher argues that humanity's fallen state, originating in Eden, renders all self-made efforts to establish peace or moral standing futile, a truth that historically dismantled the pride...

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 examines the narrative of Jonah fleeing from God's commission to Nineveh, using the prophet's disobedience as a lens to explore the human tendency to reject divine calls. The central argument posits that running from God is driven by a lack of compassion for the lost and a spirit of self-righteousness, contrasting Jonah's hatred for the wicked with God's sovereign mercy. By referencing...

This sermon examines the theological dangers of pragmatism, defining it as a relativistic worldview that prioritizes anticipated outcomes over divine command. By contrasting the disobedience of King Saul with the repentant heart of David, the teaching illustrates how pragmatic reasoning leads to moral compromise and spiritual dead ends. The analysis extends to the golden calf incident in Exodus an...

This sermon examines Isaiah 22, contrasting the misplaced joy and self-sufficiency of Judah with the prophetic vision of their impending destruction. The text identifies the core issue as a failure to look to God as the ultimate defender, leading to reliance on human defenses and prideful autonomy, exemplified by the steward Shebna. In response to this spiritual blindness, God replaces the self-se...

The unfaithfulness of people and the faithfulness of the LORD 1. Human unfaithfulness and God's deserved punishment 2. Divine faithfulness and God's undeserved mercy

Bible Reading: Matthew 16:1-28 (Sermon taken from Matthew 16:13-18) Motto Text: Matthew 16:18 KJV "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." 1. Is Christ what the World says he is? 2. Is Christ what God Reveals him to be? 3. Who Christ is to you is foundational. The sermon centers on the critical q...

This sermon examines 1 Peter 4, urging believers to adopt the mindset of Christ who suffered in the flesh, thereby ceasing from sin and living for God's will rather than human passions. The text highlights the urgency of the gospel in the face of impending judgment, emphasizing that salvation comes solely through faith in Jesus Christ and not through human merit or works. Believers are called to b...

This sermon addresses the common objection that believers lack the willpower to maintain their salvation, arguing instead that security rests entirely on the supernatural power of God. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:5, the message emphasizes that true Christians are kept by divine strength rather than human effort, contrasting this with the fleeting nature of self-reliance. The preacher outlines the certa...

This sermon uses the imagery of harvest and autumn to contrast the eternal mercy of God with the fleeting nature of human life. Drawing from Psalm 103, the message highlights that while God is merciful, forgiving, and loving, human beings are frail, made of dust, and subject to the sudden arrival of death. The preacher emphasizes that life is like a flower that blooms briefly before the wind of de...