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We come to the end of the Gideon narratives with the sad story of the destruction of his family — the wicked being used to punish the wicked. Yet, we are not far removed from this kind of wickedness in our culture and even in our churches. Preached at Calvary OPC, Harrisville, PA

Theme: We Chose to Ally Ourselves with Satan, God Stops that Alliance and Promises Purpose and Salvation. I. We Trusted Satan More than God! – vv. 1-13 II. God's Curse on Sin Focuses Forward to Future Service – vv. 14-19 A. God's Curse of Satan includes the Promise of Christ – vv. 14-15 B. God's Curse on the Woman Promises Future Generations – v. 16 C. God's Curse on Adam Promises Future Work – vv...

Pastor Brian's sermon explores the dual nature of Jesus as both meek and lowly, and zealous with righteous anger, using the events of Matthew 21 to illustrate the character of God. The cleansing of the temple is presented as a rejection of commercial exploitation and a defense of the sanctity of worship, highlighting that true faith must prioritize righteousness over popularity or financial gain....

Archaeology illumines the Biblical text. What did the people of this time understand of the Prophecy of the Star and the Scepter? A star is divinity, a god. Jesus is the star and the scepter who was foretold and He is the way and the truth.

Main Idea: God cursed the serpent and promised a Seed who would destroy Satan. Main Points: I. The Serpent is cursed (v.14) II. War between two seeds (v.15a) III. The Coming Conqueror is Promised (v.15b)

This sermon explores the profound power and danger of human speech, contrasting the creative, truthful words of God in Genesis with the corrupting influence of sin introduced in the Garden of Eden. The central argument posits that while no human can tame the tongue through their own strength or willpower, believers are called to rely entirely on the grace and transforming work of the Holy Spirit....

The many and varied blessings of righteousness (and curses of wickedness) 1. The temporal and material blessings of righteousness 2. Long lasting and spiritual blessings of righteousness

The Devil is your adversary, and he is looking to tear you down and turn you away from your God. Let not the troubles that come upon you turn you away from God. Stand firm in the faith and keep traveling on!

Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 17 Article 2 Is there a way that we can be rightfully declared guilty of the sin of another person? The sermon explores the theological concept of covenantal blood guilt through the lens of 2 Samuel 21, where David addresses a famine caused by Saul's violation of an oath to the Gibeonites. It argues that under the covenantal system, the sins of a representat...

The sermon examines the central conflict in Galatians regarding salvation by works versus salvation by grace through faith. It highlights the example of Abraham, whose belief was accounted to him for righteousness before the sign of circumcision, establishing that justification is received through faith rather than legalistic observance. The message contrasts the inability of the law to justify, a...

Read: Romans 6:8-23; 1 John 5:1-5 Text: Lord's Day 13 The child of God is a slave to God, and thankful for it. 1. The curse of slavery to Satan 2. The privilege of slavery to God 3. The consequence of slavery to God

When God Reverses the Curse Balak, Balaam, the Donkey, the Angel of the Lord, and a People Called to Display His Glory Malachi 1–4 • Numbers and the Balaam Account • Micah 2 • Revelation 1 • Romans 12 Central Truth: God is holy, His glory cannot be changed, and His purposes cannot be overturned. He can turn the curse of an enemy into a blessing, yet He can also turn the hollow blessings of His own...

This sermon explores the theme of finding divine provision within life's most difficult challenges, using the behavior of the ibex as a central illustration. The speaker argues that believers should not curse their 'mountains' or obstacles, as these trials often contain the specific spiritual nutrients and intimacy with God that cannot be found in comfortable circumstances. Drawing from Psalm 121,...

Righteousness or Wrath The message traces the condition of humanity from Genesis into Romans 1, showing that when people stop seeing God rightly, they eventually begin altering His truth, redefining righteousness, and calling unclean things clean. Romans 1 reveals both the righteousness of God in the gospel and the wrath of God against ungodliness, unrighteousness, and uncleanness. The warning is...

Galatians 3:6-14 Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. 7 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. 8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. 9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with...

Remember Now, That You May Know Message Summary | Micah 6:3–5; Numbers 22–25; Revelation 2 and 6–9 Central Truth: Remembering the righteous works of God strengthens our confidence in His faithfulness, guards us against compromise, and teaches us to trust Him with what we cannot fully understand. This message connects God's dealings with Israel in Numbers, His call to remember in Micah, and the rev...

1. The Glory Of No More Curse 2. The Glory of the Throne 3. The Glory Of Serving God

Jesus teaches us to love our enemies. Who is sufficient for these things?

Theme: We Chose to Ally Ourselves with Satan, God Stops that Alliance and Promises Purpose and Salvation. I. We Trusted Satan More than God! – vv. 1-13 A. The Temptation and Fall – vv. 1-6 B. Adam and Eve's First Response is to Hide – vv. 7-13 II. God's Curse on Sin Focuses Forward to Future Service – vv. 14-19 III. God Removes Adam and Eve from the Garden to Prepare for the Savior – vv. 20-24

This sermon examines the life of Isaac in Genesis 26 to illustrate that while God's covenant promises are passed down through generations, personal faith cannot be inherited. The preacher highlights the recurring pattern of divine blessing amidst conflict, noting that Isaac faced similar trials to Abraham, such as the lie about his wife and disputes over wells, yet remained faithful to God's speci...

This sermon explores the theological significance of the signet ring imagery in Haggai 2:20-23, contrasting God's judgment against King Jehoiachin with His promise to Zerubbabel. The central message asserts that God remains faithful to both His judgment and His covenant with David by maintaining the messianic line through Zerubbabel, who serves as a type of Christ. The exposition resolves the appa...