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In John 14:27–31, Jesus promised His disciples a peace that the world cannot give, even as He prepared to face betrayal, suffering, and the cross. How could Jesus possess such perfect peace in the midst of such overwhelming circumstances? His example teaches us five ways to experience that same peace: First, trust God's Word rather than allowing fear and anxiety to rule our hearts. Second, look fo...

This sermon explores the biblical command to honor one's parents, defining honor as giving weight and value to their authority rather than merely complying with instructions. It distinguishes between the stages of honor, noting that while obedience is required for children under a parent's roof, adults are called to honor their parents through respect and care without submitting to their authority...

This sermon explores the post-resurrection appearance of Jesus to His disciples in John 20, emphasizing the profound peace that Christ offers to those who are afraid and uncertain. The message connects this peace to the theological truth found in Ephesians 2, where Christ breaks down the barrier between Jews and Gentiles to create one new humanity in God's household. Pastor Bob highlights Jesus' p...

"Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with each other."

The Holiest of All - Lesson 60 - The Lord's Love and Discipline - Part 2 - Hebrews 12:7-11. "Is there no way for us to 'share in His holiness' but through chastening? It would seem so from the wording of this verse. The Lord, as our loving Father, makes use of the rod so that He may make us to be truly holy. – Spurgeon

This sermon introduces the book of Ephesians by exploring its historical context, authorship, and theological significance as the quintessence of Pauline teaching. It highlights the central theme that God's covenant promises, originally given to Abraham, are fulfilled in Christ, creating a new society where Jews and Gentiles are united as one body. The message emphasizes the structural logic of th...

Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 18 Article 2 Is the picture of kingship presented here realistic, or is it too idealistic? The sermon explores the theological distinction between wishful thinking and the infallible assurance of salvation, grounding this confidence in the divine promises and the testimony of the Holy Spirit rather than human merit. It then transitions to an exegesis of 2 Sa...

The sermon examines Romans 12:1, emphasizing that the believer's motivation for service is rooted in the plural mercies of God rather than a desire to earn favor. It clarifies that doctrine precedes practice, asserting that believers are already holy and acceptable to God through the imputation of Christ's righteousness, which frees them from the burden of religious performance. The text explores...

How do we keep running when the Christian race gets painful? In Hebrews 12:3–17, Rev. Bill Lovell shows that finishing well doesn't come from gritting our teeth. It comes from three marks of enduring faith. First, it looks to Christ, weighing His sufferings against our own, as John Owen urged, so that we don't grow weary or fainthearted. Second, it trusts the Father's discipline, which is the lovi...

How can a guilty sinner ever be made righteous before an infinitely holy God? This question lies at the heart of Genesis 15, where God reassures Abram that He is both his shield and his exceedingly great reward. Having rejected the riches of Sodom, Abram is reminded that the Lord Himself is the source of his protection and blessing. Yet Abram remains troubled by his childlessness and the apparent...

This sermon examines the human tendency toward bitterness, envy, and strife as natural expressions of a sinful heart, contrasting these earthly traits with the wisdom that descends from above. The message defines true biblical wisdom as pure, peaceable, gentle, and free from hypocrisy, emphasizing that such character is only found in Christ and His Word. It challenges the congregation to acknowled...

This sermon explores the foundation of Christian confidence in prayer by examining Psalm 4, emphasising that believers approach God not on the basis of their own merit but through the imputed righteousness of Jesus Christ. The exposition highlights how David's assurance stems from knowing God's character as righteous, good, and merciful, which sustains the believer amidst persecution and daily str...

This sermon draws a parallel between the crowd in Mark 6:53-56 and Martin Luther's pre-conversion spiritual condition, using both to illustrate the danger of insufficient faith. The people of Gennesaret sought Jesus exclusively for physical healing, just as Luther initially sought Jesus as a means to personal peace achieved through his own righteous efforts. Neither recognized their true and deepe...

The sermon centers on the phrase "but God" as a marker of divine intervention that transforms the hopeless condition of sinners into a life of grace and peace. It explores how God, who is rich in mercy, initiates salvation for those who are dead in their sins, emphasizing that this change is solely the result of His initiative rather than human effort. The message highlights the theological truth...

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A Glimpse of Heaven

This is Bible Time Lecture 10 -- It is a display of the depravity of the nation of Israel. The use of the body to sin and the rebellion to truth.

What does it take to truly belong to the kingdom of God? Jesus does not shy away from the hard questions -- and in Matthew 19, he gets right to the heart of one of our greatest struggles: what we own, and what owns us. When a rich young man asks Jesus how to inherit eternal life, Jesus lovingly exposes the real god competing for his heart. Our possessions can deceive us into thinking we do not nee...