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This sermon examines the decline of King Solomon to illustrate how unchecked sin dismantles wisdom and leads to spiritual ruin. The central argument posits that sin ignores God's explicit warnings, persists regardless of age or experience, and eventually masters the individual, resulting in idolatry and the loss of divine favor. By contrasting Solomon's failure with the faithfulness of God, the me...

Pastor Brian's sermon examines two instances in Matthew 22 where religious leaders attempt to entangle Jesus with tricky questions, highlighting the futility of human wisdom against divine omniscience. The first section addresses the Pharisees and Herodians' trap regarding taxes, illustrating that while Christians owe financial support and submission to government, they ultimately belong to God, w...

This sermon explores Psalm 90, emphasizing that the only stable foundation for a fleeting human life is the eternal God. It contrasts the unchanging nature of God, who has been a refuge for all generations, with the brevity and fragility of human existence, urging believers to live with eternity in view. The message confronts the reality of sin and God's holiness, asserting that human efforts are...

This sermon explores the divine attribute of immutability, asserting that God is unchangeable in His being, nature, and purposes. By contrasting the inherent instability of human life with the constancy of God, the message emphasizes that God's perfect wisdom and power preclude any possibility of improvement or deterioration. The text highlights that while God's dealings with humanity may appear t...

This sermon explores the narrative of Peter's imprisonment and miraculous release in Acts 12, identifying three central themes: persecution, prayer, and preservation. It highlights the church's response to the execution of James and the arrest of Peter, emphasizing that their primary recourse was earnest, corporate prayer rather than human intervention. The text illustrates God's sovereign power a...

This sermon explores the distinction between being brought low by circumstances and willingly submitting to God's sovereign hand, urging believers to bow rather than merely be bent by life's trials. Drawing from 1 Peter 5:6, the message emphasises recognising God's active power in human affairs, which may chasten, restrain, or deliver, while maintaining that submission is not fatalism but a trustf...

This sermon examines Genesis 4 to reveal that the narrative is primarily about God's character and sovereign plan rather than merely a moral lesson on sibling rivalry. It argues that God uses the line of Cain to demonstrate common grace, allowing human civilization to flourish through industry and art despite the progression of depravity. The text highlights the tension between God's justice and H...

This sermon examines Moses' persistent objections to God's call in Exodus 4, highlighting how his excuses for inadequacy and doubt ultimately reveal a sinful reluctance to obey. The text presents God's patient response, which includes providing supernatural signs to authenticate Moses and appointing Aaron as a spokesperson, yet firmly commands Moses to proceed. The preacher argues that while hones...

What does faithfulness look like when obedience costs something? In Daniel 1:8–9, a young exile resolves to honor God while living under Babylonian authority. His example challenges us to form our convictions by Scripture, express them with humility, and trust God with the consequences. This message explores Daniel's settled resolve and God's gracious provision, pointing us to Jesus Christ, whose...

Pastor Jeremiah Gabbard - Romans 3:21-31

The sermon concludes a study of Ecclesiastes by focusing on the final chapter's call to remember the Creator in youth and to fear God as the ultimate duty of man. It distinguishes between the dread of the wicked and the reverential, affectionate awe that characterizes the believer's relationship with God, noting that this proper fear is the beginning of wisdom. The message emphasizes the distincti...

This sermon examines the human tendency toward bitterness, envy, and strife as natural expressions of a sinful heart, contrasting these earthly traits with the wisdom that descends from above. The message defines true biblical wisdom as pure, peaceable, gentle, and free from hypocrisy, emphasizing that such character is only found in Christ and His Word. It challenges the congregation to acknowled...

This sermon examines the apostle Paul's address to the divided church in Corinth, emphasising that the primary purpose of ministry is the proclamation of the gospel rather than the elevation of human teachers or rituals. By contrasting the wisdom of man with the wisdom of God, the message argues that the cross of Christ appears as foolishness to the world but stands as the supreme power of salvati...

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...

As when people hear the Gospel, many run instead. Experience with souls gives insight in keeping times. Wisdom shows itself with fellowship and deliverance.

Beloved in the Lord Jesus: God protected Jacob and his family from Esau by inclining Esau's heart to make peace with Jacob. Esau no longer tried to kill Jacob, like he vowed to do. In this, Jacob learned of God's control of all things and God's protection of his people. Now he had work to do in Canaan. In order to do the work he had to do, Jacob had to break contact with Esau! Our headings are: 1....

Generational Warfare Taking Every Thought Captive, Tearing Down Strongholds, and Preparing the Next Generation to Walk with Jesus Primary Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1–6 This message emphasizes the spiritual responsibility of believers, particularly parents and grandparents, to prepare the next generation to recognize truth, resist deception, and walk faithfully with Jesus. Drawing from 2 Corinthi...

Teaching on 1 Timothy 6:20-21