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This sermon outlines twenty practical steps for believers to combat sexual temptation and pursue holiness, grounded in the exhortation of 1 Thessalonians 4. The central message emphasizes that victory over sin requires a foundational belief in the gospel, a close walk with Christ, and a recognition of sin's evil nature. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging the audience to engage in dai...

This sermon explores the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints through the lens of 2 Thessalonians 3, emphasizing that Christian security rests not on human strength but on the unchanging faithfulness of God. The message contrasts the faithlessness of men, including false believers and external opponents, with the sovereign preservation of God's people, who are guarded by Christ despite the a...

In Ephesians, Paul first taught grace. Then he applied grace. Now you know grace, therefore walk the five Christian walks & stand in the whole armor of God. Finally, he taught the urgency of praying always with all perseverance for all saints and for preachers too.

This sermon explores the concept of divine workmanship by examining Daniel's three years of preparation in Babylon, framing his success not as a product of Babylonian education but as the result of God's sovereign provision. The central message emphasizes that God equips believers to stand firm in secular environments without compromising their identity, illustrating this through Daniel's refusal...

This sermon explores the difficult passage of 1 Peter 3:18-20, arguing that Christ, through the Holy Spirit, proclaimed the gospel to the rebellious generation of Noah. The speaker interprets the "spirits in prison" not as fallen angels, but as the wicked people of that era who were spiritually bound by their own sin and self-worship. By connecting this to the broader context of Christian conduct...

In this lesson, we look at the doctrines sometimes summarized as "TULIP": total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and the perseverance of the saints.

This sermon expositions on 2 Timothy 2:8-13, urging believers to move beyond mere Christian activity to a life genuinely centered on the person of Jesus Christ. The message highlights four key reminders: the risen and reigning Christ, the unbound power of God's Word, the mission to endure for the sake of the elect, and the trustworthy promises of God's faithfulness. By contrasting Paul's imprisonm...

Is this verse spoken to men who never believed, or to the eleven in the upper room, the branches the Lord Jesus Christ calls "in me" (John 15:2)? Read the first word of the verse, "If" (John 15:6), and ask whether a man can choose not to abide. Then ask what fire a man is cast into when "they are burned" (John 15:6), and where else the Lord Jesus Christ speaks of "the fire that never shall be quen...

The God who claimed you for Himself is working Christlikeness in you through His lowly ministers as they help you to serve God every day. - God gives you His lowly ministers to help you repent of worldliness so that you might serve God in your daily living (7:36–38). - God gives you His lowly ministers to help you choose to obey so that you might serve God in your daily living (7:39). - God gives...

This sermon explores Psalm 129 as a source of comfort for believers facing prolonged affliction and hostility. It highlights the central truth that God is righteous, meaning He is holy and faithful to His promises, which ensures that the wicked will not ultimately prevail against His people. The message contrasts the temporary flourishing of enemies with their inevitable failure to reap a harvest,...

Es extraño la manera en que muchos hermanos y hermanas que han pasado años, décadas en la fe, aun no pueden entender la razón de por qué Jesús enseñaba en parábolas en este capítulo.

Psalm 11 is significant because it addresses the challenge of remaining faithful to God when society's moral and spiritual foundations appear to be collapsing. David faces advice to flee from danger, as the wicked prepare their weapons and attack the upright, prompting the question, "If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" (Psalm 11:3). Rather than surrendering to fear, David...

This is part two of a powerful testimony by Debbie Newhouse on how she overcame so many obstacles in her life with God's grace, perseverance, and help from trusted friends. It is an interview that will encourage everyone to deal with the past so you can move forward in your lives. The Spiritual Warfare teaching comes from years of research, personal involvement and commitment to see others release...

Does the Bible teach once saved, always saved? Join Pastor Steve as he answers with four truths regarding this teaching.

This sermon explores the concept of spiritual perfection as a process of attitude adjustment rather than sinless behavior, drawing primarily from Philippians chapter 3. The message emphasizes that believers are called to forget past failures and press forward toward the high calling of God, focusing on knowing Christ deeply rather than merely possessing salvation. It highlights the necessity of re...

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...

This sermon examines the progression of prayer through the lens of Psalm 77, illustrating how God shapes a believer's requests over time. The central message emphasizes that prayer is not a static event but a dynamic process involving initial appeal, compelled perseverance, helpful recollection of God's character, and specific examples of His past faithfulness. Key theological themes include the a...

When you are suffering, keeping your focus on God increases your renewal, and enhances your reward.

This sermon explores the life of Enoch as a model of faith, emphasizing that acceptance with God is followed by a consistent walk of obedience. The central message highlights that without faith, it is impossible to please God, as He rewards those who diligently seek Him through belief in His Word. The text contrasts Enoch's steadfast devotion with the wickedness and unconcern of the antediluvian a...

The sermon examines the apostolic command to exercise spiritual discernment in distinguishing between biblical truth and false teaching. It emphasizes the necessity of guarding against heresies that deny the full humanity and deity of Christ, urging believers to be watchful of their own doctrinal integrity to avoid forfeiting eternal rewards. The message instructs the church to withhold hospitalit...

This sermon examines 2 Peter 1 as a call to progressive spiritual maturity, emphasizing that God's divine power supplies everything necessary for eternal life and godliness. The central message presents a 'chain' of virtues—faith, moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love—that believers are to cultivate not through self-effort but by relying o...

This sermon explores the concluding chapter of 1 Peter, focusing on the central command to stand firm in the true grace of God. The exposition identifies three key pillars for perseverance: humility in leadership and submission to God's sovereign will, alertness to spiritual warfare through faith and community, and the mutual encouragement of the church body. The speaker emphasizes that believers...