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Pastor Chris Arcadi brings the message from God's Holy Word. He concludes the series titled "Rooted in Christ". The sermon is titled "Live Sent". It is based on the Gospel of John, Chapter 20 versus 19-23 (John 20:19-23). Open up a Bible and get ready to follow along! Please let us know if you have chosen to follow Jesus after viewing or listening to this sermon! We want to welcome you to the fami...

This lesson is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through the epistle of Romans. It was taught in the adult Bible class of Grace Baptist of Ruston Louisiana.

This sermon is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through I Corinthians 2, dealing with the effectual and necessary work of God the Holy Spirit in revealing Christ as the Word of Life to every object of His eternal love.

This sermon examines the theological distinction between the corrupted conscience of the natural man and the cleansed conscience of the believer, grounded in the finished work of Christ. Drawing from Hebrews 9 and Romans 1, the message argues that human efforts, whether through religious ritual or moralism, cannot perfect the conscience, which is instead suppressed by sin and replaced by idolatry....

Hebrews 10:1–4 reminds us that the sacrifices offered under the Old Testament law were only a shadow of the good things God had promised. The people had to offer sacrifices repeatedly, year after year, because the blood of animals could not completely take away their sins. These sacrifices reminded them of their sins, but they could not bring lasting forgiveness or completely cleanse their hearts....

This sermon examines the final reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 50, highlighting the transition from their fear of retribution to genuine repentance and forgiveness. The preacher contrasts mere remorse with true repentance, illustrating how the Holy Spirit convicts sinners to seek mercy rather than wallowing in guilt. By analyzing the brothers' plea and Joseph's response,...

The sermon expounds on Ephesians 2, emphasizing that the cross of Jesus Christ abolishes the enmity between Jews and Gentiles to form one new man in the body of Christ. It argues that reconciliation is not merely interpersonal peace but a divine act that restores the believer's standing before God, accessible only through faith in Christ's death and resurrection. The teaching refutes the idea that...

WALKING IN REVIVAL The message centers on what it means to walk in revival every day, emphasizing that Jesus does more than save sinners from judgment—He reaches us in our sin, removes us from the throne of our own lives, teaches us His ways, and sends us back into the world as glad-hearted reconcilers. Spiritual growth often comes through "victory by degrees," as God patiently reveals what needs...

This sermon establishes the theological necessity of believing in divine creation as the foundation for God's authority and the validity of Scripture. It systematically refutes reconciliation models such as theistic evolution, progressive creationism, the day-age theory, and the gap theory, arguing that these attempts to merge biblical text with evolutionary timelines are biblically unsound. The t...

This sermon explores the doctrine of substitutionary atonement by examining the Old Testament sacrificial system, specifically the Day of Atonement in Leviticus 16, as a foreshadowing of Christ's work. It argues that God's perfect justice requires sin to be punished, yet His grace provides a willing substitute in Jesus Christ, who bears the guilt and judgment of His people. The text contrasts the...

Overcome Evil (Part 3) Aim for Reconciliation

This sermon explores the intertwined narratives of Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood in Mark 5, highlighting Christ's sovereignty over disease and death. The preacher emphasizes that both a respected religious leader and a marginalized outcast find themselves in hopeless situations, yet both turn to Jesus in faith. By examining the woman's healing, the message clarifies that faith is th...

Dan provides a historical and theological introduction to the book of Ephesians, situating the letter within the context of Paul's ministry in Ephesus and his subsequent imprisonment in Rome. He explains that Ephesians was likely a circular letter intended for multiple churches, emphasizing its universal applicability to the body of Christ today. Key themes identified include the believer's union...

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 is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through I Corinthians 2, dealing with the effectual and necessary work of God the Holy Spirit in revealing Christ as the Word of Life to every object of His eternal love.

In "Four Rules of Communication," Pastor Robert McNutt steps away from the Romans series to stir up the church by way of reminder (2 Peter 1:12-13) with a foundational teaching from Ephesians 4:25-32. Ephesians tells believers where to sit with Christ in the heavenlies, how to walk worthy of their calling, and how to stand against the devil, and this passage applies the call to put off the old sel...

This sermon explores the biblical mandate for reconciliation within the church, arguing that the community's ability to repair broken relationships is a primary witness to the world. It addresses the pain of rupture in close-knit Christian families and outlines the progressive process of conflict resolution found in Matthew 18, moving from private confrontation to communal accountability. The mess...

This lesson is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through the Epistle of Romans. It was taught in the adult Bible class of Grace Baptist of Ruston Louisiana.

The sermon teaches that faith responds to conflict by trusting God's provision rather than grasping for what appears best. After returning from Egypt greatly blessed, Abram and Lot's increasing possessions create strife between their households, yet Abram seeks peace by humbly giving Lot the first choice of land, trusting that God will provide regardless of what remains. Lot chooses by sight, sele...

This sermon examines the immediate aftermath of the Fall in Genesis 3, focusing on how Adam and Eve compounded their original sin through shame, fear, and excuse-making. The speaker distinguishes between mere shame, which leads to concealment and avoidance, and godly sorrow, which produces genuine repentance and confession. By contrasting the couple's defensive responses with the biblical call for...

Slavery, Reconciliation