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This sermon is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through I Corinthians 2, dealing with the effectual and necessary work of God the Holy Spirit in revealing Christ as the Word of Life to every object of His eternal love.

OUTLINE: Connecting with the previous two sermons: How does Jesus show the sin of adultery to be something deeper than the act of adultery itself (5:27–28)? 1) How Numb We've Become! 2) Guard your Heart! 3) Already Adultery! Christological Conclusion: King David asks in Psalm 24: "Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?" How do you answer these two questions?? Sum...

The Wicked and the Righteous, from Isaiah 57

Pastor Caleb preaches on what repentance looks like after sin. What are we to do with the conviction of the Holy Spirit?

This sermon argues that the ultimate goal of parenting is not merely behavioral modification or obedience, but the making of disciples, a task that requires a long-term perspective rather than short-sighted control. The speaker emphasizes that parents must shift from exerting authority to exercising influence, allowing children to develop the spiritual maturity to own their faith. By identifying t...

This sermon examines the varied responses to Paul's speech in Athens, highlighting how some mocked the resurrection, others expressed curiosity, and a few came to faith. The central message encourages believers to view themselves as evangelists who share the truth about Christ with wisdom, love, and uncompromised integrity. The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding points of contact with un...

The sermon explores the doctrine of the atonement through the hymn 'His Robes for Mine,' emphasizing that God's hatred of sin necessitated the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. By examining 1 Corinthians 6, the message argues that believers are united with Christ and therefore must flee sexual immorality, recognizing that their bodies are sanctuaries of the Holy Spirit. The text highlights the pr...

The sermon explores the theological foundation of Christian conduct by examining the intervening mercy and grace of God in salvation. It emphasizes that believers were once in spiritual darkness and sin but were saved not by their own deeds, but through the sovereign action of the Trinity. The message highlights the roles of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in providing eternal salvation, regenera...

The Holiest of All - Lesson 57 - Run the Race - Hebrews 12:1-2. "If every weight of care must be laid aside, and every rag of sin, who is sufficient for these things? How can we poor limping mortals run in such a race as this? Even the starting is beyond us: how much more must perseverance in it outreach our strength! See, my brethren, how we are driven to free grace, how we are driven to the powe...

This sermon explores the theological significance of the persecution following Stephen's martyrdom, arguing that divine providence used this violence to scatter the early church and spread the gospel to Judea and Samaria. The message highlights the contrast between Saul's violent opposition and the subsequent proclamation of Christ by Philip, demonstrating that God's purposes cannot be thwarted by...

This sermon explores the doctrine of sola gratia, or grace alone, as a foundational pillar of the Christian faith and a key principle of the Reformation. It argues that true understanding of God's grace requires a prior recognition of the depth of human sinfulness, which is revealed through Scripture as a state of total depravity and bondage. The message contrasts the condemnation brought by Adam...

The sermon addresses the urgent necessity of salvation by defining the human condition as one of universal sin and condemnation to the second death. It argues that worldly wisdom and human effort are insufficient for redemption, emphasizing that true saving faith is a sovereign gift from God rather than a human achievement. The message highlights the work of the Holy Spirit in awakening sinners to...

What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit? Is Spirit baptism a second experience that Christians should seek after conversion, or is it something every believer has already experienced? In 1 Corinthians 12:12–13, Paul provides essential clarity about one of the most misunderstood aspects of the Holy Spirit's work. Pastor Robb Brunansky examines how the Spirit unites believers as member...

A study of the Nicene Creed: And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified: who spoke by the prophets. An I believe in one holy apostolic church...

This sermon explores the nature of an evangelizing church by examining the early believers' response to the martyrdom of Stephen and the subsequent persecution in Jerusalem. It argues against a pessimistic worldview that views the world as a sinking ship destined for failure, instead advocating for a realistic optimism grounded in the Great Commission. The central theme is that a true church is 'i...

Pastor Brian's sermon examines the Parable of the Tenants in Matthew 21, contrasting the historical failure of Israel with the current responsibility of the church to bear spiritual fruit. It emphasizes that God has provided the church with superior advantages, including the fullness of Scripture and the indwelling Holy Spirit, leaving no excuse for unfaithfulness. The message warns that judgment...

A look at Jesus' teaching on being born again: the new birth is necessary for salvation; dependent on the Holy Spirit; mysterious; received through faith in Christ.

The sermon examines Hebrews 9:13-14 to contrast the insufficiency of Old Testament animal sacrifices with the sufficiency of Christ's atoning work. It argues that while animal blood could only cleanse the flesh, the blood of Christ, offered without blemish through the eternal Spirit, cleanses the conscience from dead works. The exposition highlights the theological distinction between the innocenc...

The Polished Arrow, points to the weapon, which was used until 300 years ago. Each human warrior had 3 kinds of arrows in his quiver; good, better and The BEST! That Best arrow was only used for the very most special circumstances. But, Spiritually, God's Best Arrow was The Holy Spirit Which He Sends to Awaken and Sustain His Elect!

This sermon explores the theological reality of God's personal presence and the nature of divine love, arguing that both are best understood through God's actions rather than abstract emotions. It addresses the role of the Holy Spirit in both the Old and New Testaments, correcting the misconception that the Spirit was absent before Pentecost by highlighting the Spirit's work in conviction and reve...

Grab your Bible and walk with us through Acts 1:1-11. Today we will see Peter and John, through the power of the Holy Spirit perform a miracle of healing a man who had been lame from birth. Come join us as we are astonished by the power of the Name of God and learn to expect great things from the One who died to save us and conform us to His image.

For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. (Romans 8:24-25) ~~~~ This service was taken at Milward House Pilgrim Home in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. ~~~~ *1/ Who are saved by hope? 2/ How are they saved by hope? 3/ The effect of being saved by hope.* **Sermon Summa...

What makes the Bible the Bible? In this lesson, Pastor Ed Decker takes us back to the foundation of what we believe about the Word of God. The Bible contains 66 books, written by approximately 40 different authors over a period of roughly 1,500–1,600 years, yet these books form ONE BOOK—the Word of God. Pastor Decker looks at the unity of Scripture, the two major divisions of the Bible—the Old Tes...

This sermon addresses the danger of creating a false image of God that accommodates personal sin, contrasting this with the true nature of the divine as revealed in Scripture. The central message warns against the modern tendency to 'Photoshop' God's character to justify lifestyle choices, citing the Israelites' creation of the golden calf and Paul's exposition in Romans as historical and theologi...