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"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." (Gal 5:22-23) There are laws against many things. Yet no nation ever made or needed a law against having the character of Jesus.

This sermon explores the theological paradox that spiritual meekness constitutes greater strength than physical might, drawing primarily from Proverbs 16:32. The central message argues that being slow to anger and ruling one's spirit is a more honorable and difficult conquest than taking a city, challenging the world's view that values physical power and youthful vitality. The exposition distingui...

This sermon provides a verse-by-verse exposition of the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, emphasizing that true blessedness is rooted in spiritual humility rather than material wealth or self-esteem. The speaker argues that acknowledging one's total depravity and sinfulness is the necessary prerequisite for salvation, citing David's confession in Psalm 51 as a model of honest self-assessment. Each beatitud...

This sermon examines the doctrine of particular sins through the lens of Eliphaz's third speech to Job, contrasting the necessity of specific repentance with the danger of presumptuous judgment. The central argument asserts that while believers must honestly acknowledge and confess specific transgressions rather than relying on vague generalities, they must never invent accusations or interpret an...

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The sermon explores the theological progression from the Old Testament command to keep the Sabbath to its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. It begins by illustrating the futility of religious striving and worldly busyness through the metaphor of a treadmill, contrasting this with the rest God provided to Israel as a reminder of their deliverance from slavery. The message argues that Jesus fulfilled the...

This sermon explores James 1:21, emphasizing that the command to reject sin and embrace God's Word is grounded in the believer's regeneration by grace. The speaker argues that obedience is only possible for those who have been transformed by the Holy Spirit, distinguishing true Christianity from works righteousness. The message instructs believers to actively starve their old nature by rejecting m...

This sermon explores the biblical response to anger and irritation by emphasizing the foundational importance of personal dedication to God. Drawing from Romans 12 and the book of Job, the message argues that a believer's identity as belonging to God allows them to view life's difficulties as tools for character development rather than sources of resentment. The central theological theme is that G...

Moses's meekness and vindication is a wonderful picture of our Lord!

The sermon explores the identity of Jesus as the Servant of the Lord by connecting the healing of the man with the withered hand in Matthew 12 to the prophecy in Isaiah 42. It argues that the Pharisees viewed Jesus through a distorted lens of legalism and fear, whereas the true lens reveals a God who upholds His chosen one and acts with meekness rather than intimidating power. The central message...

This sermon concludes the book of Acts by examining Paul's arrival in Malta and his subsequent journey to Rome, highlighting the contrast between genuine apostolic ministry and modern false teachings. The speaker emphasizes that Paul's miracles, such as shaking off a viper and healing Publius's father, were acts of divine power rather than results of human faith or financial transactions, thereby...

The sermon explores the imperative to maintain good works as a response to salvation rather than a means to achieve it. It emphasizes the necessity of remembering one's past in sin to cultivate humility, recognizing the pardon of God's mercy to rest in grace, and acknowledging one's new position in Christ through the renewing work of the Holy Spirit. The message highlights that believers are justi...

This sermon examines the crucifixion narrative in Matthew 27, highlighting three key attributes of Christ: His power, His resolve, and His humility. The speaker argues that Jesus' meekness during His suffering is the ultimate demonstration of divine power, contrasting it with worldly strength and calling believers to be slow to anger and exercise self-control. The message further emphasizes Christ...

The sermon explores the call for believers to be swift to hear and slow to speak, grounding this instruction in the identity of Christians as beloved brethren purchased by God. It emphasizes that true religion is not merely intellectual assent but active obedience, illustrated by the metaphor of a tree planted by the rivers of water that bears fruit in its season. The message warns against the sel...

The sermon examines 1 Samuel 13 to illustrate how Saul's self-willed assumption of priestly authority led to his divine rejection and a life characterized by perpetual conflict. By contrasting Saul's lack of peace with the promise in Proverbs 16:7 that those who please the Lord find peace even with enemies, the message highlights the spiritual danger of acting outside of God's appointed order. The...

James 3:13-18 — Strife and bitterness in your home mean something is wrong at the source. Godly wisdom from above brings a peaceful home. ⛪ Preached at Pilgrim Baptist Church's 3rd Annual Family Camp • Cookeville, TN • October 6, 2026. This family integrated church sermon from James 3:13-18, featuring guest preacher Pastor Thomas Irvin, answers a question every husband, wife, and parent eventuall...

What do God's people feel while living in one kingdom but longing for another? Why does Psalms speak so deeply to the believer's inner life? How does God turn fear into trust, sorrow into hope, and suffering into worship? Psalms is the emotional heartbeat of Kingdom citizens — the place where believers learn to feel right in a world that feels wrong. This message explores how Psalms captures the f...

This sermon explores the distinction between earthly wisdom and the wisdom from above as presented in James 3. It defines true wisdom as the skill of godly living, requiring the application of moral truth with a meek spirit rather than mere intellectual knowledge. The text contrasts the destructive nature of bitter jealousy and selfish ambition, which lead to disorder, with the fruit of the Spirit...

This sermon explores the biblical definition of meekness, clarifying that it is not weakness or passive resignation but rather a spirit-empowered self-control of one's emotions & power, rooted in trust in God's sovereignty. By examining passages such as Psalm 37 and the life of Moses, the message distinguishes true meekness from mere stoicism or pagan equanimity, emphasizing that it involves tamin...

In this multi-part series, we journey through Volume II of Jonathan Edwards's Works to explore how one of history's keenest theological minds wielded both the thunder of divine judgment and the blinding beauty of sovereign grace. From the terrifying, Old Testament-anchored metaphors of Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God and Sinners in Zion Tenderly Warned, to the surgical dissection of the self-...