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We saw last time that the kingdom belongs to the lowliest of men. In this chapter, Belshazzar lifts himself up like the little horn, blaspheming the God of gods by profaning the vessels of His temple — but he is cast down to destruction, warned by the hand of God and slain hours later by the hand of Cyrus, the Lord's Anointed. In the previous chapter, Nebuchadnezzar was brought low, but learned th...

Unbelievers must not be admitted to the Supper. One of the reasons for church discipline is so that the church does not profane the Supper.

This sermon explores the theological necessity of God's judgment on Israel and the subsequent promise of restoration in Ezekiel 36. It argues that God's primary motivation for acting is not human merit but the vindication of His own holy name, which was profaned by Israel's idolatry and violence. The message emphasizes that true spiritual renewal requires divine intervention, specifically the remo...

But we know that the law [is] good, if a man use it lawfully; Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and...

But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and i...

Pastor Brian's sermon examines the dual nature of human speech, contrasting its destructive potential with its capacity for spiritual edification. It begins by addressing the misuse of the tongue through lying, gossip, slander, complaint, profanity, and flattery, emphasizing that these actions reveal the condition of the heart and incur divine judgment. The message then shifts to the positive obli...

Leviticus 24 is the relational heartbeat of the book, depicting the believer's permanent dwelling in God's holy presence. The golden lamp-stand serves as a symbol of God's life-giving light shining upon His people, who are represented by the twelve loaves of bread. This is the blessing of God's sacred presence. But there is also a dire warning in Leviticus 24. Those who live in His sacred presence...

The sermon examines 2 Timothy 2:16-18, emphasizing the imperative to avoid worldly and empty chatter as a necessary counterpart to diligent handling of God's Word. It defines 'worldly' through the Greek concept of the profane, illustrating that such conversation belongs outside the sacred threshold of the temple and lacks any affinity to God. The teaching warns that engaging in vain babblings does...

The sermon examines the narrative of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 27 to illustrate the danger of relying on human effort and sensory perception rather than trusting God's sovereign word. It highlights how Isaac, Rebekah, and Jacob all fail by attempting to manipulate divine promises through deception and works, contrasting this with the biblical call to faith alone. The text argues that physical sens...

Every professional sports team has team rules which are part of their training program. The Christian life is a long-distance marathon! As such God has a training program which includes trials, afflictions, hardships. There is no gain without pain! But in God's training program there are certain things we need to do. We need to concentrate on fixing our eyes on Jesus who is the source of our stren...

This discussion explores John Owen's classic commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews—written during the political and personal turmoil of the 17th-century English Restoration—and uncovers how its severe warning passages serve as a vital blueprint for spiritual endurance rather than a cause for despair. By examining the anatomy of spiritual backsliding through the lens of Psalm 95 and Esau's tragi...

This sermon examines the second mark of half-hearted worship, identifying it as a cheap view of God that results in inadequate sacrifice. The preacher argues that offering blemished animals or going through the motions of religious duty stems from a lack of honor and fear toward the Lord, who detests partial worship more than none at all. The message extends this principle to interpersonal relatio...

This sermon explores the characteristics of a faithful minister of Jesus Christ by examining 1 Timothy 4:6-7, emphasizing the role of service and spiritual nourishment. It argues that a good minister must actively publish the truth to counteract the natural human tendency to forget God's blessings and the prevalence of false teachings. The message highlights the necessity of pointing exclusively t...

Profaning the Covenant of Our Fathers

This sermon examines the life of Esau as a cautionary example of prioritizing immediate physical satisfaction over eternal spiritual value. It highlights how Esau's secular mindset led him to disregard divine commands, such as marrying outside the covenant, and ultimately to sell his birthright for a temporary meal. The message distinguishes between regret, which mourns the consequences of sin, an...

This is a sermon on the third commandment.

Holiness is a clean, pure life set apart for God, not merely a change in clothing, speech, or outward religious behavior. Its opposite is profaneness—a heart and life that treat sacred things as common and remain available for worldly use. God commands His children to be holy in every part of their conduct, and Jesus Christ, not other people or religious traditions, is the standard. Sanctification...

Verse by verse exposition through the book of Hebrews. (Sermon also includes the reading and exhortation from the Lord's Table liturgy) Heb 12:25 See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven, 26 whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying,...

This sermon explores the theological significance of God's name through the narrative of the blasphemer in Leviticus 24, arguing that the divine name is not merely a label but the self-revelation of God's character and covenant faithfulness. It contrasts the severe Old Testament judgment for profaning this name with the New Testament revelation of grace, where Jesus Christ bears the ultimate curse...

This devotional examines Heidelberg Catechism Question 82 regarding the exclusion of unrepentant individuals from the Lord's Supper. The text emphasizes that admitting those who openly reject God's discipline profanes the covenant and invites divine wrath upon the congregation. By citing passages such as 1 Corinthians and Matthew 18, the sermon outlines the biblical mandate for church discipline t...

The sermon contrasts the temporary blessings given to Ishmael with the eternal covenant promises passed down through Isaac, emphasizing that God faithfully fulfills His word despite human circumstances. The narrative of Esau selling his birthright for a meal serves as a warning against trading eternal spiritual inheritance for immediate worldly gratification. By highlighting the miraculous nature...

God seats prophets with perfect messages to a stiff hearted people. Blind eyes & deaf ears characterized them. Despite judgment, God is their God and they are His people.

Pastor Mark Hogan teaches on sanctifying the Lord's Day (Revelation 1:10) as the Christian Sabbath, taking a positive approach—asking what the day is for rather than listing prohibitions—drawing on Spurgeon, Jonathan Edwards, and Puritans like Ezekiel Hopkins. He outlines three categories of duty: acts of piety, with corporate worship as the chief part (Acts 20:7; 1 Cor 16; Heb 10; Ps 122), making...

Verse by verse exposition through the book of Hebrews. (Sermon also includes the reading and exhortation from the Lord's Table liturgy) Heb 12:15 looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled; 16 lest there be any fornicator or profane person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthr...