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Why should we trust God's wisdom with the decisions of our lives? In Proverbs 8:12–36, Solomon personifies wisdom as a woman presenting her qualifications, revealing why she deserves our attention, trust, and obedience. Wisdom offers prudence, knowledge, sound counsel, understanding, and strength to navigate life's decisions. She teaches us to hate what God hates, seek godly counsel, lead with rig...

The Regulative Principle teaches that God alone determines how He is to be worshiped, permitting only what Scripture commands and forbidding human inventions or traditions. It regulates public worship to the divinely appointed elements: Scripture reading and preaching, prayer, singing, and the sacraments; while leaving circumstances to our sanctified wisdom. The Regulative Principle preserves the...

God did not redeem His people merely to forgive them—He brought them near so they could worship Him and enjoy fellowship with Him. In Leviticus 2–3, the grain and peace offerings show us what life in God's presence looks like: grateful worship for all He has provided and joyful fellowship with the God who welcomes us near. Together, these sacrifices challenge us not merely to enjoy God's gifts, bu...

This sermon examines Matthew 16:18 to establish that the church is exclusively owned by Jesus, who calls it "my church." The central argument rests on two theological foundations: the Father gave the elect to the Son before the foundation of the world, and the Son purchased this people through his sacrificial death. The preacher distinguishes between the invisible universal church and the visible...

This sermon examines the teachings in Matthew 5:23-30, emphasizing the necessity of interpersonal reconciliation before engaging in worship and the critical importance of internal purity. The speaker argues that unresolved offenses against neighbors invalidate one's service to God, urging believers to seek forgiveness promptly rather than waiting for divine judgment. The lesson extends to the seve...

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 emphasizes the urgent need for spiritual readiness in light of the imminent return of Christ, using the military unpreparedness of General Rommel on D-Day as a cautionary illustration. It outlines three key aspects of the Second Coming: the certainty of His return, the close proximity of the event, and the necessity of active, holy living rather than passive waiting. The preacher argues...

This sermon examines the metaphors of salt and light in Matthew 5, emphasizing the necessity of theological purity and the sovereignty of God in salvation. The speaker argues that compromising doctrine with humanistic views, such as universalism or free will, renders a minister's message ineffective, much like salt that has lost its savor. By analyzing the Greek terms for light and the context of...

In Psalm 25, David lifted up his soul unto the LORD for help that he might be delivered from danger and affliction while trusting in and waiting upon God but with integrity and righteousness (seeking forgiveness and obedience) so that he—and God—would not be ashamed. In Psalm 26, David tells us that what he asked of God in Psalm 25 is exactly what his Lord has done! God has taught and led him to w...

This sermon outlines twenty practical steps for believers to combat sexual temptation and pursue holiness, grounded in the exhortation of 1 Thessalonians 4. The central message emphasizes that victory over sin requires a foundational belief in the gospel, a close walk with Christ, and a recognition of sin's evil nature. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging the audience to engage in dai...

This sermon explores the theological significance of the dietary laws in Leviticus 11, arguing that the primary purpose of these restrictions was not health or physical purity, but the cultivation of a heart that obeys God. The central message emphasizes that defilement stems from disobedience rather than consumption, and that true holiness is rooted in God's character and the believer's redemptio...

The sermon explores Psalm 101 as a declaration of personal commitment to live in obedience and purity before God, framing the psalm's 'I will' and 'I will not' statements as a call to holy conduct in daily life. It emphasizes that true worship involves aligning one's heart and actions with God's character, rejecting wickedness, gossip, and deceit while embracing mercy and justice. The message conn...

The sermon examines the encounter between Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman to illustrate the superabundance of God's grace and the nature of saving faith. It highlights how Jesus affirms the priority of Israel in the dispensation of the gospel while simultaneously demonstrating that His love extends beyond ethnic boundaries to include the Gentiles. The preacher contrasts the woman's humble ackno...

Wisdom is calling, but are we listening? In Proverbs 8:1–11, Solomon presents wisdom as a voice that actively seeks our attention, offering God's perspective for the decisions we face every day. Wisdom is not reserved for the educated, the spiritually mature, or a select few. It calls to everyone, offering guidance in our relationships, finances, families, and daily lives. Yet wisdom is often igno...

The sermon emphasizes the necessity for the church to maintain spiritual vigilance and purity, particularly in the aftermath of a revival experience. Drawing primarily from Ephesians 5, the message argues that God values the holiness of the bride of Christ over her fruit, urging believers to remain without spot or blemish. The text uses the narrative of Achan and Joshua to illustrate how individua...

This lesson examines 2 Timothy 2:19, emphasizing that the firm foundation of God remains immovable despite the presence of false teaching within the church. The discussion highlights the theological distinction between positional truth, where believers are raised with Christ, and the future bodily resurrection, correcting the errors of those who deny the latter. The 'seal' of God is presented as a...

Brother Trever Arnold of Calvary Baptist Church in Evening Shade, AR, preaches from Proverbs 25:28 about the danger of living without spiritual boundaries. Drawing from Ezra 9:1-2 and Jerusalem's broken walls, he urges believers to examine the influences they allow into their lives and measure them by the word of God. Salvation rests on what Jesus Christ has done, and those who know Him are called...

How can sinful people draw near to a holy God? In Leviticus 1, God graciously provides the burnt offering—a substitute whose death makes atonement so the worshiper may be accepted before Him. This sacrifice ultimately points us to Christ, whose perfect sacrifice secures our acceptance with God and calls us to respond by offering our whole lives to Him.

Believing That Is Becoming 1 Corinthians 2–3 | Jeremiah 32:38–40 This message emphasizes that genuine faith in Jesus is more than believing something about Him; it is a believing that is continually becoming more like Him. Our believing affects our behavior, and our behavior reveals whether we're being led by the Spirit of God or governed by the desires of our flesh. Paul confronted the believers...

"Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord's body." (1 Cor 11:27-29, NKJV)

God is in Control: The Deceived King 1. Daniel's Public Life of Purity 2. Daniel's Private Life of Prayer 3. Daniel's Powerful Testimony of God's Protection

The sermon centers on 1 John 1:5, declaring that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. This theological truth is unpacked to show that God's perfect goodness necessitates a complete rejection of evil, as He cannot tolerate sin in His presence. The message contrasts human nature, which is marked by spiritual blemishes and sin, with the flawless purity of Jesus Christ, who is described as t...

Five "ALWAYS" of The Revived (Part 3) Bridge Builders, Seed Planters, and Servants of the King This message explores five occurrences of the word "always" in 2 Corinthians, revealing the characteristics of a life walking in revival, governed by the grace of God, and devoted to making Jesus known. Beginning with Proverbs 22:17–21, the message emphasizes the importance of inclining our ears to God's...