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The crowd crossed the sea to find Jesus, but they came for another free meal, and he called them to labor for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man gives. When they asked what works they must do, Jesus answered that the work of God is to believe in him whom he has sent; the Father gave the manna, and he now gives the true bread from heaven. Jesus is the bread of life, and who...

This sermon meditates on the theological significance of Jesus' cry, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" as recorded in Matthew 27:46. It explores the historical context of the ninth hour and the Aramaic language used, connecting the event to the prophecy of Psalm 22. The exposition highlights the distinction between the Father and the Son within the Trinity, affirming both the deity and h...

This sermon examines the theological significance of Jesus' cry of dereliction on the cross, asserting that He was truly forsaken by the Father rather than merely quoting Psalm 22. The preacher explains that this abandonment was necessary because Jesus acted as the substitute for sinners, bearing the divine judgment that humanity deserved for forsaking God. By identifying fully with human weakness...

This sermon explores the central theme of God's grace as the foundation of the Kingdom of God, drawing from Luke 12:31-40. It argues that the Kingdom is not a prize to be earned or found, but a gift freely given by the Father, which liberates believers to hold earthly possessions loosely and live with open hands. The text emphasizes that the command to 'seek' the Kingdom is an active, ongoing purs...

Adult Sunday School Class

Text: John 14:6 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 6; Q&A 16-18

This sermon explores the theological significance of Jesus Christ as the Son of God, challenging the notion that this title implies inferiority to the Father. By examining Hebrews 1 and the Old Testament precedents in Psalm 2 and 2 Samuel 7, the message argues that sonship primarily denotes identity and likeness rather than mere biological origin. The speaker posits that while the term is applied...

When the Lord Jesus Christ likens His coming to the days of Noah, does He liken it to the ark lifted up, or to the flood that "took them all away" (Matthew 24:39)? Read Matthew 24:44 and ask whether "such an hour as ye think not" (Matthew 24:44) is an hour no man can know, or an hour a man has already decided He will not come. Then ask how long the men outside the ark had watched it built, and wha...

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...

WHEN GOD DECLASSIFIES THE SECRETS. [What Is Hidden Will One Day Be Revealed] Luke 12:1–3 KJV For decades, secret aircraft such as the U-2 and A-12 OXCART flew from highly classified facilities while the public wondered what was moving through the heavens. Today mankind continues searching distant worlds for answers about the universe. Yet Scripture begins with the ultimate answer: "In the beginnin...

The sermon explores the tension between human ambition and divine purpose through the account of Jesus seeking solitude for prayer in Mark 1. It highlights how the disciples, driven by good intentions and a desire to manage Jesus' ministry, inadvertently interrupted His communion with the Father, revealing a fundamental misalignment with His mission. By contrasting this with historical examples of...

As a parent raises their children, they not only counsel them in that which is true and good, but also in that which is to be avoided. There are things we call our children to pursue and hold fast to, and there are things we call them to keep away from. We do this because we know that indulging in such things will only lead to their harm. The same is true of our Father in heaven toward us. As we f...

This sermon explores the biblical definition of meekness, clarifying that it is not weakness or passive resignation but rather a spirit-empowered self-control of one's emotions & power, rooted in trust in God's sovereignty. By examining passages such as Psalm 37 and the life of Moses, the message distinguishes true meekness from mere stoicism or pagan equanimity, emphasizing that it involves tamin...

John 5:36-47 36 But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. 37 And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape. 38 And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, h...

The widow in today's passage is important but ultimately this passage shows how Jesus is fulfilling the role of prophet and is speaking into the story as prophet, but also revealing himself as the author of the whole story; that Jesus is God, that he's the son of the father, revealing a new element to our stories, this element of resurrection and a new hope for us to walk in and live in each and e...

Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit. Luke 23:46

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 the narrative of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 27 to illustrate the danger of relying on human effort and sensory perception rather than trusting God's sovereign word. It highlights how Isaac, Rebekah, and Jacob all fail by attempting to manipulate divine promises through deception and works, contrasting this with the biblical call to faith alone. The text argues that physical sens...

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...

Ephesians 6:4