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(AI Generated Summary) This sermon traces the biblical motif of God's people from the Old Testament covenants to the New Testament church, emphasizing that belonging to God is not determined by ethnicity or ancestry but by grace and faith in Jesus Christ. The exposition highlights the failure of human mediators like Moses, Joshua, and the judges to maintain a lasting relationship with a holy God d...

In this evening message, Pastor Rockhill continues his study of the parables of Jesus, turning from Luke to Matthew's record of the wise and foolish builders in the closing words of the Sermon on the Mount. His central burden is that genuine saving faith is never mere profession but is demonstrated by a life of obedience to the will of the Father. Drawing on the sobering warning that precedes the...

What is the Church? We see in 1 Thessalonians 1 the Church's position, the Church's power, and the Church's posture. The Church is in God, chosen for salvation; empowered by the Holy Spirit, and is looking to God and looking for Christ's return.

This sermon explores Psalm 80 as a fourfold appeal to God for spiritual revival, addressing the church's need for sanctification beyond initial justification. The exposition identifies the psalmist Asaph as a Levitical choir director and frames the text as a cry for divine intervention in times of national and personal spiritual decline. Key themes include God as Shepherd, Judge, and Savior, with...

A brief closing reflection summarizing the themes of the conference. Christ cherished Scripture, the Word of His Father. He lived by it and fulfilled it. Through unity with Him and the work of the Holy Spirit, believers receive that same Word into their own hearts. The closing message encourages participants to continue reading, praying, singing, and living out the Scripture, so that their minds,...

Building on the previous 2 topics, this address explored how the Holy Spirit uses Scripture to shape the believers into the image of Christ. The Word enriches the spirit, gives new direction to one's emotions, strengthens faith, deepens prayer, and shapes the Christians character. In short, it renews and transforms the heart and one's faculties and will bear fruit in the Christian's life. God's Wo...

In this episode, we venture into the epicenter of John Bunyan's The Holy War—a grand, high-stakes military epic that transforms the human soul into the contested fortress of Mansoul. From the tactical vulnerabilities of the city's five sensory gates to the tragic slide into spiritual complacency under Mr. Carnal-Security, Bunyan strips away religious platitudes to reveal how easily a restored hear...

The Bible has the power to totally transform you. Yes, transforming you to the image of Christ. Many people wish their life was different or even a second chance in life. What you need to know is that the Bible has the power to change you if you will simply read and study your copy of the Bible. Do you want to be skilled in all aspects of living? The Word of God provides the instruction for that....

This sermon explores the narrative of Genesis 24 as a profound illustration of God's sovereign providence in securing a wife for Isaac. The central message emphasizes that divine appointments are not the result of human planning or chance, but rather the fulfillment of God's eternal counsel, as seen in the servant's prayer and Rebekah's timely arrival. The text presents a typological view where Ab...

The sermon explores the promise in Psalm 72:16 that God will bring about a mighty harvest through a small remnant of believers, described as a handful of corn sown on mountaintops. It emphasizes that the smallness and apparent insignificance of the church are no barrier to divine blessing, as the secret of their power lies in the indwelling Holy Spirit. The text highlights the hostile nature of th...

This sermon expounds on 1 Peter 1:23-2:3 to define the evidences of true saving faith, particularly in the context of the Lord's Supper. The central message argues that true believers are distinguished by four marks of grace: they are born again through the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, they actively mortify sin, they ardently desire and obey Scripture, and they have perso...

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While Spurgeon is probably typecast as a classic three-pointer, his sermons actually show quite a variety in structure. This is a simple two-headed sermon, reflected in the title itself. How can peace be gained? How can peace be broken? Under the first heading, Spurgeon insists that true peace, the only peace worth having, is God's own gift, spoken to his people who are holy. He celebrates the cer...

The sermon challenges the common expectation that God will always remove life's difficulties, arguing instead that He often empowers believers to act supernaturally amidst their trials. Drawing from the account of Peter walking on water in Matthew 14, the message asserts that the church is called to step out of its comfort zone and engage with a hostile world through the power of the Holy Spirit,...

In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Josh Philpot asks Pastor Richard Caldwell what happens when you hide sin and how Christians should live knowing that the Lord sees every secret thought and action. Beginning with Psalm 94:7-11 and Psalm 90:8, Pastor Caldwell explains that the root of overcoming secret sins is the fear of the Lord, which warns the lost of coming judgment at the Gre...

The sermon explores the practical applications of brotherly love as outlined in Hebrews 13, emphasizing that this love is a prerequisite for true charity and a sign of salvation. It highlights the command to entertain strangers, using the example of Abraham in Genesis 18 to illustrate the enthusiasm and hospitality believers should extend, noting that such acts may even involve ministering to ange...

Split the program in half today, covering the continuing developments in Mormonism, and the MIEs (Mormon Intellectual Elites) in contrast with the old view of authority and spiritual guidance. Then I gave an overview of what I expect in Saturday's debate, including putting Basil's words from On the Holy Spirit 18.45 on the big screen and discussing his original meaning in contrast with today's use...

This study expounds on Galatians 5:1-6, urging believers to stand firm in the liberty secured by Christ rather than returning to the bondage of the Mosaic Law. It addresses the historical context of Judaizers who insisted that Gentile Christians must be circumcised and keep the Law to be saved, arguing that adding works to faith nullifies the Gospel. The text presents four reasons to reject this a...

This sermon emphasizes the biblical imperative for believers to exercise spiritual discernment by testing all teachings against the truth of Scripture. Drawing from 1 John 4, the message identifies the correct confession of Jesus Christ's incarnation as the primary test for distinguishing the Spirit of God from the spirit of error. The exposition addresses contemporary theological errors, includin...

This sermon opens a communion season by examining the sin of grieving the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that true believers are called to self-examination and sincere repentance before partaking in the Lord's Supper. The speaker affirms the full deity and personhood of the Holy Spirit, who indwells believers as a seal of ownership and a source of comfort, salvation, and sanctification. Grieving the Spi...

~~~~~ No 34 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 3:11-14** Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, **Looking for** and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, ......Nevertheless we, according to his promise, **look for** new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteou...