Forgiveness on SermonAudio

Can you fall away from Christ and still be saved, or does Hebrews 6:1-8 mean a Christian can lose salvation? In Episode 417 of the Straight Truth Podcast, host Josh Philpot asks Pastor Richard Caldwell about false conversion and eternal security. Pastor Caldwell explains that Hebrews 6 begins as a call for those professing Christ to press on to maturity and warns against a superficial, unconverted...

The sermon centers on the theme of divine deliverance, using Psalm 40 to illustrate God's power to lift believers out of the 'horrible pit' of sin and establish them on the solid rock of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that salvation is a free gift of grace, accessible through childlike faith rather than human merit, and highlights the sufficiency of Christ's atoning work on the cross to forgive all s...

A modernized slightly abridged version. In his classic exposition of Romans 5:10, "Men Naturally Are God's Enemies," Jonathan Edwards demonstrates that unredeemed human beings are not merely imperfect or morally flawed, but active, mortal enemies of their Creator in their minds, affections, wills, and daily conduct. Because fallen humanity has traded the true God for the idols of self and the worl...

The sermon urges listeners to prioritize their spiritual standing above all earthly concerns, arguing that life is only properly ordered when God is placed first. It emphasizes the urgency of seeking salvation now, using the suddenness of death and the finality of eternity as compelling reasons to repent immediately. The message contrasts the regret of those who have lost their opportunity with th...

In this exposition of Romans 1:28–32, Dave Jenkins explains what it means for God to give sinners over to a debased mind. Paul traces the effects of rejecting God through our thinking, our relationships, and the evil we are willing to approve. As the passage leads into Romans 2, it calls us to examine our own hearts and look to Jesus Christ for forgiveness and a renewed mind. For more from our Rom...

The sermon emphasizes the urgency of preparing for eternity by focusing on the central truth that Jesus Christ came to give His life as a ransom for many. It argues that because God is holy, human sin requires a payment that only Christ could make through His substitutionary death on the cross. The message rejects the idea that good works can secure salvation, asserting instead that faith in Chris...

In the fifth petition of the Lord's Prayer, we ask God to forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Does that make our forgiving others the condition of God's forgiving us? In Part 2 of our series on repentance and forgiveness, Dr. J. Mark Beach examines the question with Calvin, the Heidelberg Catechism, and the parable of the unmerciful servant. Dr. Beach shows why the Reformers refused to...

The words of a talebearer are slanderous, untrue and hurtful. Even the strongest of men can feel gut-punched when they are the target of such words that wound. Also Reference: (2 Corinthians 13:1), (1 Timothy 5:19), (Matthew 18:15-20), Matthew 12:36 https://bbfohio.com

How the blood of Jesus satisfies divine justice and restores peace between God and sinners, i.e., how his sacrifice makes propitiation / atonement for sin.

WHEN THE BOYS PICKED ON THE WRONG PREACHER! [They Had Big Mouths, but They Didn't Know What Was in the Woods!] 2 Kings 2:23–25 (KJV)Our words reveal our hearts. God calls us to respect others, receive His Word with humility, and recognize that careless words can have serious consequences. We examine the unusual account of Elisha and the young people who mocked him on the road to Bethel. What begin...

Pastor Mark Hogan teaches on Martin Luther's A Simple Way to Pray, showing that prayer is a learned habit rather than a spontaneous skill. Luther's example, written for his exiled barber Peter, encourages believers to warm up before prayer by reciting the Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, hymns, and Scripture, then to pray through the petitions of the Lord's Prayer as a framework. Pastor Hoga...

Micah 4:1 (KJV) But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it. Micah 4:4 (KJV) But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the LORD of hosts hath spoken it. Micah 4...

This sermon explores the theological significance of the sin offering in Leviticus, distinguishing it from the burnt offering by focusing on the restoration of broken fellowship rather than the establishment of right relationship with God. The teaching clarifies that while salvation is secure and unbreakable, daily sins, particularly those of ignorance or omission, require confession and a return...

The sermon addresses the theological tension between the irreversible nature of justification and the ongoing necessity of confession, using Psalm 32 and Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 11 as the primary framework. It argues that while believers are permanently justified by Christ's imputed righteousness and cannot lose their saved status, they continue to sin and must therefore regularly...

Should you pray for a sinful brother?

Donald Trump says he doesn't forgive his enemies, and he doesn't love them. Should we commend his honesty, or condemn his less-than-Christ-like words? In today's episode, Kevin plays clips from the president's recent interview on 60 Minutes, and a 2015 exchange at the Family Leadership Summit. He responds to Trump's remarks about forgiving and loving his enemies, then asks what gets in the way of...

This sermon examines the fifth petition of the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the radical and voluntary nature of forgiveness as taught in Matthew 6:12. By analyzing Old Testament passages such as Psalm 85 and Psalm 32, the message defines forgiveness not merely as the covering of sin but as a necessary step toward reconciliation and the restoration of fellowship. The teaching contrasts the immense de...

The lesson addresses the question of how God is pleased with those who love and obey Him. It explains that this divine pleasure is rooted in the fact that human love and obedience originate from God's prior grace and are performed in and through Jesus Christ. Salvation involves not only forgiveness but also the ongoing transformation of believers into the image of Christ, eliminating sin to achiev...

Jeremiah 31:18 "I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the LORD my God." King James Version

Jesus calls his people to love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how Christians can seek peace where possible, speak the truth in love, and refuse revenge. He also considers how forgiveness relates to trust, reconciliation, and wise boundaries. Our starting point is the mercy God showed us in Christ while we w...

This sermon explores the spiritual condition of humanity as described in John 8, contrasting the pervasive darkness of sin with the illuminating presence of Jesus Christ. The preacher defines spiritual darkness as a state of blindness, coldness, and hopelessness that arises from the absence of Christ, leading to a rejection of God and an inability to perceive the soul's true need. In response to t...

This sermon examines the prayer of King Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 30, highlighting his role as an intercessor who pleads for the forgiveness of those who are not ritually clean but have sincere hearts seeking God. The message contrasts the historical context of Hezekiah's worship reformation with the theological reality of Christ as the ultimate advocate who intercedes for believers before the Fath...

0:00 – Jesus Christ, Our Advocate (1 John 2:1–2) 2:15 – Can I Go a Day Without Sinning? 4:16 – Understanding the Universal Problem of Sin 5:05 – The Serious Consequences of Sin 6:43 – The Tremendous Price Christ Paid for Sin 8:32 – Why Sin Should Never Be Taken Lightly 9:51 – Confession, Forgiveness, and Cleansing 11:45 – Legalism and the Danger of Rule-Keeping 14:57 – Following the Ruler Instead...