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Why are the Rod and Reproof so necessary? Proverbs 29:1–15 looks forward to the midweek sermon. In these fifteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the rod and reproof are means that God uses to conform a child to Christ. The devotional explores the divine purpose behind parental discipline, explaining that the combination of verbal rebuke and physical correction is essentia...

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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...

This sermon explores the Song of Moses in Exodus 15 as a foundational model for Christian worship, emphasizing that singing is the appropriate response to God's redemptive acts. The central message argues that the origin of our song is the salvation accomplished by God, who delivers His people from the bondage of sin and death. The purpose of this singing is threefold: to remember what God has don...

The sermon examines Jesus' response to the Pharisees' demand for a miraculous sign, identifying the resurrection as the ultimate proof of His authority. It contrasts the reluctant obedience of Jonah and the seeking of the Queen of Sheba with the rejection of Jesus by the religious leaders, highlighting the greater responsibility of those who witness His works. The teaching warns that a life cleans...

Many Christians do get caught up in rules to make themselves feel better about their lives. Yet, in the gospel, we have a great deal of freedom! We just watch to ensure that we don't use that freedom to bring offense against the gospel message. -Notes: https://pastormarksbury.blogspot.com/2026/10/sermon-freedom-for-sake-of-gospel-1-cor.html -Livestream: https://lwbcfruita.org/live -Donations: http...

Belshazzar's problem of pride blinded him from learning from (recent) history and exposed him to God's wrath. Sound familiar? God declared Belshazzar "wanting" or "deficient." That, too, should sound familiar. All of us, apart from the grace of God and faith in Jesus Christ are found to be deficient before the holy God!

The sermon explores the Apostle Paul's relentless pursuit of spiritual maturity, urging believers to move beyond satisfaction with their current state toward higher ground in their relationship with Christ. Drawing from Philippians 3, the message emphasizes that salvation is not the final goal but rather the beginning of a journey to know Christ intimately, share in His sufferings, and attain the...

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...

This sermon examines the encounter between Jesus and the woman caught in adultery, highlighting the tension between divine justice and mercy. The preacher identifies the Pharisees' use of the law as a manipulative tactic to trap Jesus, contrasting their hypocrisy with Christ's genuine compassion. By challenging the accusers to cast the first stone, Jesus disarms their plot while upholding the seri...

Are there comforts we would be willing to give up if we knew that giving them up would help lead a friend or family member to a saving faith in Jesus Christ? This sermon explores the concept of prioritizing eternal rewards over temporary comforts, using the Apostle Paul's example in 1 Corinthians as a model for Christian living. It argues that believers should be willing to sacrifice personal ease...

The sermon addresses the Corinthian church's tendency to resolve internal disputes through secular courts, arguing that such actions reflect a failure to live as redeemed people. It distinguishes between civil legal matters and spiritual reconciliation, emphasizing that the church is equipped to handle trivial conflicts through biblical wisdom and grace. The central message calls believers to stop...

SUMMARY: where we're at in Romans & where we're going in this passage RELEVANCE: why does this matter to me? THEME: When you don't know what to pray, you're not alone: the Spirit comes alongside you, groans in you, and the Father hears what he finds there. v. 26a THE ASSISTANCE OF HIS GROAN v. 26b When you don't know what to pray, you're not praying alone. THE ADVOCACY OF HIS GROAN "The children o...

This sermon exhortates believers to respond to God's call with wholehearted repentance, emphasizing that true devotion requires an internal transformation of the heart rather than mere outward religious performance. Drawing from the prophecy of Joel, the message highlights the urgency of turning to the Lord now, acknowledging that human efforts are insufficient without the grace and mercy of a God...

This episode explores the theological identity of the Bible, arguing that it is not merely a human religious text but the authoritative Word of God. By examining 2 Timothy 3:14-17 and 2 Peter 1:19-21, the episode clarifies that while human authors wrote the scriptures, the Holy Spirit sovereignly guided them, resulting in a text that is both genuinely human and divinely inspired. The episode empha...

This sermon examines the distinction between religious noise and genuine spiritual power, using the metaphor of a firecracker versus dynamite to illustrate the difference between impressive speech and transformative action. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 4, the message warns against the danger of mistaking God's patience for approval and relying on eloquence rather than the evidence of the Holy Spirit...

This sermon explores the command in 1 Peter 5:5 for all believers to be clothed with humility, defining it not as a personality trait but as a deliberate grace worked by the Holy Spirit. The central message contrasts the divine opposition to pride with God's generous provision of grace to the humble, using the example of Christ washing the disciples' feet to illustrate true greatness found in serv...

The sermon emphasizes the necessity for the church to maintain spiritual vigilance and purity, particularly in the aftermath of a revival experience. Drawing primarily from Ephesians 5, the message argues that God values the holiness of the bride of Christ over her fruit, urging believers to remain without spot or blemish. The text uses the narrative of Achan and Joshua to illustrate how individua...