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This sermon examines 1 Corinthians 13 as the essential foundation for the proper use of spiritual gifts within the church. It argues that while gifts are valuable for edification, they are temporary tools that must be grounded in *agape* love, which is defined as a sacrificial, non-transactional, and preferential love originating from God. The message contrasts the loveless service of the Pharisee...

Here is the voice of Abel preaching to us the way to find certain acceptance with God.

This sermon explores the theological significance of Jesus as the Great High Priest who has passed through the heavens to minister in the sanctuary. It addresses the inherent distance between humanity and God, explaining that Christ's atoning sacrifice bridges this chasm, allowing believers to draw near with confidence. The message emphasizes that Christ's current role is not merely historical but...

The little horn introduced in Daniel 7:8, is different from that one. This one emerges from one of the four horns. He succeeds the four divisions of Alexander's kingdom. This little horn is not the Antichrist of the end times although the two of them have similar activities and hatred of Israel. This one conquers Egypt, Persia, and then invades which is, Israel here spoken of as the "pleasant land...

The atonement of Christ does not constrain God to love us… It does not secure that eternal love… It does not purchase it, win it, cause it… Rather - The love of God demanded the atonement so that the people God had chosen from before the foundation of eternity itself could become His adopted, redeemed children! His love came first, the great first cause of all first causes - and the love of God in...

The sermon examines Exodus 11, focusing on the announcement of the final plague and the impending deliverance of Israel from Egypt. It highlights God's sovereign foreknowledge and the certainty of His promises, contrasting Pharaoh's hardened heart with the favor granted to Moses and the Israelites. The central theological theme is the distinction between judgment and salvation, which is not based...

Theme: Believers are Saved After the Pattern of Abraham, Through Faith in the Sacrifice of Christ. I. Saved through the Righteousness of Faith – vv. 13-16 A. Not through the Law but through Faith – vv. 13-14 B. The Law Brings Wrath – v. 15 II. Taking God at His Word – vv. 17-22 A. The father of many nations – vv. 17-18 B. Contrary to Human Observation – vv. 19-20 C. Being Fully Convinced! - vv. 21...

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The Gospel of God - Message 31 - Saved by Signs and Seals? - Romans 4:9-12. Both the Old and New Testaments have signs and seals. These ceremonies, or rituals, serve to remind God's people of His covenant promises. To depend upon outward "sacraments" for salvation and righteousness introduces works as being necessary for salvation.

This sermon explores the doctrine of sola gratia, or grace alone, as a foundational pillar of the Christian faith and a key principle of the Reformation. It argues that true understanding of God's grace requires a prior recognition of the depth of human sinfulness, which is revealed through Scripture as a state of total depravity and bondage. The message contrasts the condemnation brought by Adam...

This sermon explores the nature of faith as defined in Hebrews 11, emphasizing that true faith is believing in the Word of God rather than relying on sight or human effort. The central message contrasts the accepted worship of Abel with the rejected offering of Cain to illustrate that acceptable access to God requires a blood sacrifice, pointing ultimately to Jesus Christ as the only means of salv...

The sermon examines the theological significance of Jesus instituting the Lord's Supper during the Passover meal, framing the event as the termination of the Old Covenant and the inauguration of the New Covenant. It argues that Jesus' words regarding the bread and wine are metonymies rather than literal transformations, refuting the doctrine of transubstantiation by emphasizing the spiritual reali...

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...

The sermon argues that the public, corporate collection of offerings is a biblically mandated element of worship, as established by the regulative principle. The speaker exegetes Acts 2:42, contending that the phrase "the fellowship" (koinonia) refers specifically to this act of giving. This element stands with the same apostolic authority as the teaching of the Word, the Lord's Supper, and corpor...

The sermon examines Hebrews 9:13-14 to contrast the insufficiency of Old Testament animal sacrifices with the sufficiency of Christ's atoning work. It argues that while animal blood could only cleanse the flesh, the blood of Christ, offered without blemish through the eternal Spirit, cleanses the conscience from dead works. The exposition highlights the theological distinction between the innocenc...

This sermon explores the theological reality of God's personal presence and the nature of divine love, arguing that both are best understood through God's actions rather than abstract emotions. It addresses the role of the Holy Spirit in both the Old and New Testaments, correcting the misconception that the Spirit was absent before Pentecost by highlighting the Spirit's work in conviction and reve...

The sermon examines the arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, focusing on His declaration that it is the appointed hour for the power of darkness to operate. It argues that the actions of the religious leaders and disciples were not merely spontaneous evil but were permitted by God to fulfill the eternal decree of redemption. The text contrasts the futile attempts of human works and religio...

In "An Example To Follow", Pastor Richard Caldwell preaches on finishing the Christian race well and leaving a faithful legacy. The Apostle Paul knew his death was near, yet his focus remained fixed on the glory of God. In his final charge to Timothy, Paul evaluates his life not with vain boasting, but with a deep awareness of God's sustaining grace. This passage serves as a conscious passing of t...

God is NEVER limited in what can be accomplished when we give HIM the glory!

What does gospel-centered love actually look like? In Ephesians 5:1–2, Paul calls believers to imitate the love of Christ—a love first received from God and then lived out through willing, total, Godward sacrifice. Rather than defining love by convenience, emotion, or self-interest, this message traces five qualities of gospel-centered love: it is received before it can be imitated, willingly surr...

This sermon emphasizes the absolute centrality of the cross of Christ to true Christianity, arguing that it is the sole basis for salvation and the primary focus of apostolic preaching. Drawing from Galatians 6:14, the message explains that Paul gloried only in the cross because it accomplished the redemption of sinners, a theme echoed throughout the Gospels, Acts, and the Epistles. The text highl...