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This sermon explores the narrative of the young prophet in 1 Kings 13 to illustrate the principle that spiritual accountability is determined by the amount of divine revelation one has received. The preacher argues that the young prophet's severe judgment, despite his sin appearing less egregious than that of King Jeroboam or the older prophet, highlights that disobeying direct commands from God c...

This sermon examines the narrative of Nabal and Abigail in 1 Samuel 25, contrasting the husband's stubbornness and evil deeds with his wife's wisdom and understanding. The preacher highlights how Nabal's harshness mirrors the stiff-necked behavior of Israel described in Judges, serving as a warning against suppressing known truth and acting in self-righteous vengeance. In response to Nabal's insul...

This sermon examines the contrasting responses of the two criminals crucified alongside Jesus, highlighting the theological significance of the middle cross where Christ serves as the perfect substitute for sinners. The preacher contrasts the unrepentant thief, who seeks only physical relief, with the awakened thief who recognizes his own guilt and Jesus' innocence, demonstrating that salvation is...

Psalm 21:8–13 sets before the church a confident eschatological expectation concerning Christ's second coming and his final triumph over all enemies of God. This exposition of the second half of Psalm 21 reads the psalm in its Davidic-messianic fulfilment, tracing the certain destruction of all who oppose the Lord's Anointed and closing with the church's doxological response to the coming victory....

In this message I want us to think together about how Elijah went about to do this; how he confronted Ahab with the evil that he was doing. 1st of all – He straightforwardly showed Ahab that he and his fathers were responsible for all of the trouble in Israel. 2nd – He straightforwardly presented the case to Ahab and all the people that Baal was a false god. And 3rd – He straightforwardly proved t...

This sermon examines the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel as recorded in Joshua, using the allocation of cities to the Levites and the establishment of cities of refuge to illustrate divine faithfulness. The central message argues that God's perfect faithfulness, character, and perfection should serve as the primary motivators for the believer's own holy response. It emphasizes that believe...

This sermon examines the spiritual opposition faced by the returning exiles in Ezra 4, highlighting the inevitability of satanic attacks when God's people seek to build His house. The central message warns that the enemy often employs subtle, deceptive tactics, such as false fellowship, to infiltrate and discourage the church before resorting to overt hostility. The preacher emphasizes the critica...

This sermon explores God's remedy for suffering by examining the command to sanctify Christ as Lord in the heart, shifting focus from external persecution to internal devotion. The teaching emphasizes the believer's responsibility to be perpetually ready to provide a verbal defense of their faith, known as apologia, when questioned about the hope within them. This defense must be delivered with ge...

This sermon concludes a series on the book of Revelation by examining the final instructions and promises found in chapter 22. The central message emphasizes that the proper response to Scripture is worship directed solely to God, illustrated by the angel's rejection of John's misplaced reverence and contrasted with Jesus' acceptance of worship as the divine Son. The preacher urges believers to li...

The sermon explores the distinction between being emotionally driven and being Spirit-led, emphasizing that true discipleship requires enduring faithfulness rather than fleeting emotional responses. Drawing from John 8, the message highlights Jesus' instruction to continue in His word as the path to knowing the truth and achieving genuine freedom. The speaker shares personal testimony about past i...

1. Covenant obedience takes priority over military victory; heeding God's Word is more crucial than fighting God's war. 2. Right worship—according to God's prescription—is the immediate and proper response to God's saving grace. 3. Joshua obeyed the Mosaic covenant precisely: building an altar of uncut stones, offering prescribed sacrifices, and adhering to Levitical order. 4. Old covenant sacrifi...

When God refers to Israel as His "firstborn son" in Exodus 4, He establishes a relationship defined by unique privilege and responsibility rather than birth order. We see this theme deepen when God later sets apart the tribe of Levi in place of Israel's firstborn. The Levites bypassed a traditional land inheritance to find their ultimate inheritance in God Himself, dedicating their lives entirely...

The sermon explores the theological mystery of God's eternal decrees as illustrated in the events leading up to the crucifixion. It contrasts the evil intentions of the chief priests and Judas, who sought to kill Jesus secretly, with God's sovereign purpose to redeem humanity through the Passover Lamb. By examining the Spurgeon Catechism and passages such as Psalm 2 and Genesis 50, the message aff...

This sermon concludes a study on the doctrine of the church by examining the relationship between local congregations and the broader body of believers. It argues that while each local church is autonomous and self-governing, they are not isolated entities but are bound by a general obligation to pray for and support one another. The text explores the biblical precedent for inter-church connection...

This sermon emphasizes the hermeneutical principle that the Old Testament must be interpreted through the lens of the New Testament to understand its full theological significance. Using the example of Herod's perplexity in Luke 9, the teaching demonstrates how New Testament passages clarify Old Testament prophecies, such as identifying John the Baptist as the fulfillment of Malachi 4:5. The discu...

• Brother Dustin Wright connected trust with waiting for God's promises. God will swallow up death and wipe away tears (Isaiah 25:8). Though this promise is not yet fulfilled, it is certain. • Christian hope is not wishful thinking. It is confidence based on God's unfailing Word and His sustaining power throughout history. Since God's promises are trustworthy, believers can wait humbly and confide...

1. A Gracious Response To A Complaining People 2. Having A Pedagogical Purpose 3. Pointing To The One Bread Of Life

How the power of Jesus in our lives today is tied directly to the potency of His words and the response His Words deserve from us on a daily basis.

In Genesis 19:12–29, Lot and his family face God's coming judgment upon Sodom and Gomorrah. Through their responses—laughing, lingering, and looking back—we see the dangers of rejecting God's warnings, delaying obedience, and clinging to the world. Yet even in Lot's hesitation, God's extraordinary mercy is revealed. This sermon examines the seriousness of God's judgment, the danger of apostasy, an...

Sovereign Grace for Stubborn Hearts| Matthew 11:16-27 | Rev. John Canales Pastor John Canales invites us to take honest responsibility for how we respond to Jesus. He reminds us that receiving Christ is never a personal achievement but always a gift of God's grace. Any faith we have is evidence of His work, not ours. Order of Worship (Bulletin) https://christpresbyterian.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk...

Grab your Bible and join us as we continue to study the Book of Acts. Come and see how the apostles' truth claims are met with opposition—and how your own response to the cornerstone of God's Word determines whether you are established by it or fall under its weight.

The Deliverer's Arrival -Samson's Request -Samson's Riddle -Samson's Response