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This sermon addresses the danger of legalism, described as the 'ditch on the right' that Christians must avoid while pursuing a life of obedience to God's commandments. The central argument is that legalism arises from a false theological separation between salvation and sanctification, treating the Christian life as a two-stage process rather than an organic outgrowth of the Gospel. By relying on...

This lesson deals with Joram, Jehoram, Jehosaphat, & the heritage of Ahab.

In this Psalm 1 sermon, Pastor Richard Caldwell preaches The Way of Prosperity & The Way That Perishes Pt. 2 on the righteous and the wicked. The first Psalm serves as a gateway to the Psalter by dividing all of humanity into two distinct categories. God recognizes people by their manner of living, comparing the fruit of a righteous person to a tree firmly planted by streams of water. True believe...

1:02 Does God answer prayers of unbelievers? 7:30 Was it a sin for Hezekiah to build the tunnel to bring water to Jerusalem? 13:15 Can people in heaven see us down here on earth? 18:08 If someone says they are a Christian but you see selfish ambition in them according to Galatians 5 will they inherit the Kingdom of God? 23:58 Does Covenant Theology and Dispensational Theology have clashing theolog...

Another week is in the books. Here's a sample of what was presented as Jim brought you another week of stories for you to ponder from a Christian perspective: --A 16 year old suspect killed 3 children and a teacher before being fatally shot by a witness at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon. --Last Friday, bomb threats were phoned in to two Brooklyn Jewish day schools just minutes apart accordin...

~~~~~ No 34 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 3:11-14** Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, **Looking for** and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, ......Nevertheless we, according to his promise, **look for** new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteou...

This sermon examines the narrative in Ezra chapters 9 and 10 to illustrate the necessity of separating from the world in order to maintain a holy calling. It highlights Ezra's profound grief upon discovering that the returned exiles had intermarried with pagan nations, a sin that previously led to Israel's captivity. The message distinguishes between the sorrow of the world, which leads to death,...

Bible Reading: Matthew 26:36-46 Sermon: Matthew 26:39 1. His Separation in Prayer. 2. His Sorrow in Prayer. This sermon examines the example of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane to define the essential nature of Christian prayer. It argues that prayer is not merely a ritual but a vital priority that requires separation from distractions, deep sorrow for sin, and intense spiritual struggle. By anal...

This Bible Study continues to examine the narrative of Haman's rise and fall in the book of Esther, highlighting the divine orchestration behind the deliverance of the Jewish people. It traces the progression from Esther's courageous approach to the king to Haman's escalating hatred and eventual humiliation, emphasizing that God's protection extends to His covenant people regardless of their circu...

What is Sharia and what does it teach us, particularly about the dominance of men? How does it treat apostasy? Under Sharia, how are Muslims to treat Christians and Jews? Is Sharia something that is separate from Islamic governance or intrinsically tied to it? Joining Crosstalk with a loving response to these and other related questions was Shahram Hadian. Shahram is the founder of Truth in Love M...

Have you ever wondered how salt can lose its flavor? The chemical bonds between sodium and chlorine are so strong that you would have to heat salt to over 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit just to begin separating the two elements. So what did Jesus mean in Luke 14:34–35 when He talked about salt losing its saltiness? Join Dr. Mark Hamby and Molly Mayo as they unravel this mystery, using the entire chapter...

The burdens the man of God carries are numerous. But the greatest burden he should carry is for his own people, the ones for whom he must give an account to God for one day. HIs supreme burden should be for the salvation of his people. What a doleful day it will be when the Pastor stands before God and realizes how much of his congregation is missing - they had never been saved!

The sermon centers on 1 John 4:19, emphasizing that God's initiative in loving humanity is the foundation for the believer's response of love. It outlines three key attributes of God found in 1 John: He is light, love, and life, which provide the theological basis for Christian assurance. The message details specific proofs that a believer truly loves God, including maintaining daily fellowship, c...

This sermon presents five biblical principles regarding marriage, divorce, and remarriage, grounding the discussion in Mark 10 and supporting passages from Matthew and 1 Corinthians. It affirms that marriage is a sacred, lifelong union created by God, while acknowledging that divorce is permitted, though not required, in cases of covenant-breaking sin such as sexual immorality or abandonment. The...

Peace under the old covenant could be destroyed by the sin of the people. Therefore, many times, third parties and rulers took steps to destroy the peace God made with His people Israel, by provoking or leading them into sin that violated the covenant. Ultimately, the whole nation was carried off into captivity, cursed by the covenant for their disobedience. But the New Covenant is a unilateral co...

This instructional sermon systematically outlines core Christian doctrines, beginning with the phases and means of sanctification in the life of Israel and the believer. It transitions into a detailed examination of the person of Christ, defining key theological concepts such as the Trinity, the Hypostatic Union, and the doctrine of Kenosis, which explains how Jesus gave up the independent use of...

Bible Reading: Ruth 3:1-5 1. There is a person 2. There is a period 3. There is a place 4. There is a practice This sermon uses the imagery of Boaz winnowing barley in Ruth 3:2 to illustrate the final judgment and the security of the believer. The preacher identifies four key elements in the text: the person, the period, the place, and the practice. It emphasizes that Jesus Christ, as the Lord of...

This sermon explores the theological distinction between Isaac, the child of promise, and Ishmael, the child of flesh, using Genesis 21 to illustrate how God's promises define true identity. The central argument posits that while both brothers share similar upbringings and circumstances, only Isaac is the heir of the eternal covenant, a truth reinforced by Paul's commentary in Romans and Galatians...

When will Jesus Christ return? What did He mean when He said that no one knows the day or hour? And who is taken and who is left behind in Matthew 24? In Matthew 24:36-44, Pastor Casey Lewis continues through the Olivet Discourse, examining Jesus' teaching about the unknown timing of His Second Coming, the days of Noah, and the sudden separation that will occur when Christ returns. Jesus warns tha...

But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb and called me through His grace...

The sermon examines the construction and theological significance of the Old Testament tabernacle, arguing that its detailed design reveals God's holiness, kingship, and sovereignty over creation. By analyzing the structural zones and materials, the exposition highlights how the sanctuary served as a protective barrier that allowed God to dwell among His sinful people while maintaining His distinc...

This sermon explores the divine order and intentionality evident in the first four days of creation as described in Genesis. The speaker highlights how God established structure through the separation of light from darkness, waters from land, and the placement of celestial bodies, emphasizing that these acts reflect a God who is purposeful rather than random. By examining scientific details such a...

This sermon examines the parable of the wheat and the tares to distinguish the popular narrative of an earthly, political kingdom from the spiritual reality revealed by Jesus. It explains that the Son of Man sows good seed among the world's lost sinners, while the devil sows tares, resulting in a mixed community that persists until the end of the age. The text emphasizes that final separation occu...

Watch this Psalm 26 sermon to understand A Prayer For Vindication. Discover how genuine faith separates true worshippers from the wicked. In this profound exposition of Scripture, Pastor Richard Caldwell examines the heart of a believer seeking God's justice. The biblical concept of innocence in this text is not a claim of sinless perfection but a declaration of sincere devotion to the Lord. True...