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President Trump says, "Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego"—and the crowd cheers. We examine the context, the White House explanation, Trump's refusal to clarify, and what this disturbing moment reveals about politics, morality, humanity, and Christianity.

Church History #190 Islam's Gift to Humanity Muh #25, I John 4:1 John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-10. The Results of Muhammad's Religion in History Dr. Jim Philips teaches the Life of Muhammad and the history of Religion in this ongoing series from the book The life of Muhammad the Apostle of God by Ibn Ishaq What Every American needs to Know About the Quran PAGES 121-174 the Quran and other sources. If a...

This piece explores the theological tension between God's absolute justice and His mercy, resolving it through the doctrine of the Atonement. It argues that the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross serves as the only sufficient means by which God can remain just while justifying the ungodly. The text emphasizes that Christ's death vindicates the law and absorbs the penalty for sin, allowing for...

This sermon examines the final reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 50, highlighting the transition from their fear of retribution to genuine repentance and forgiveness. The preacher contrasts mere remorse with true repentance, illustrating how the Holy Spirit convicts sinners to seek mercy rather than wallowing in guilt. By analyzing the brothers' plea and Joseph's response,...

This exposition explores the divine attribute of mercy, identifying it as a distinct issue of God's inherent goodness that presupposes human sin. The teaching distinguishes between general mercies extended to all creation, special mercies shown to humanity despite their wickedness, and sovereign mercies reserved exclusively for the elect through the mediator. It emphasizes that while temporal bles...

The sermon emphasizes the urgent need for believers to maintain unwavering loyalty to the exclusive and pure gospel of Jesus Christ, as articulated in Galatians 1:6-10. It highlights the historical and contemporary necessity of defending the faith against distortions that add human works or deny the sufficiency of Christ, drawing on the examples of early church fathers and modern leaders who stood...

Grab your Bible and join us from the Chatham Transition Ministry weekly study. Today we learned the effects of Adam's sin. Adam spiritually died. His act of sin was imputed to all his posterity. Every human being has also inherited a sinful nature, which expresses itself constantly under the reigning power of sin. Our first parents fell from original righteousness and communion with God; the guilt...

This sermon explores the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice as presented in Hebrews 9, contrasting the repeated, temporary offerings of the Old Covenant with the single, eternal redemption provided by Jesus. The message emphasizes that Christ, as the High Priest, entered the holy place once for all, offering His own blood to purge believers' consciences from dead works and enable them to serve the...

In this study on Richard Baxter's approach to soul care, his writings on melancholy—most notably in The Right Method for a Settled Peace of Conscience, The Christian Directory, and his Cripplegate discourse The Cure of Melancholy—offer a remarkably compassionate and holistic vision of the human person. Operating far ahead of his time, Baxter recognized that true spiritual distress is often deeply...

The Cost of Grace Jesus did not redeem us so we could keep our old lives—His grace rescues us, owns us, establishes us, and teaches us to live under His rule. The message centers on the truth that the gospel does not merely add Jesus to our lives—it brings us under His light, His rule, and His grace. Drawing from Balaam's prophecy in Numbers 24, Jesus is presented as both the Star who gives light...

The sermon explores the character of Judas Iscariot through the lens of John 12, presenting him not as a distant mythological figure but as a relatable example of human weakness and spiritual failure. It argues that while Judas exhibited criticism, greed, and a desire for preeminence, Jesus remained at the table, demonstrating that even the weak are still welcomed by Christ. The message contrasts...

The sermon examines the conversion of Saul in Acts 9, emphasizing that while the event was historically unique, the core of salvation remains the simple faith in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. It argues against the notion that conversion requires a dramatic, experiential encounter, asserting instead that God's work is often invisible and instantaneous, removing the need for human effort or...

The devotional centers on the importance of authentic, heartfelt prayer over performative spirituality, emphasizing that true prayer is directed to God alone, not to impress others. Drawing from Luke 20:47 and the broader biblical principle of sincerity in prayer, it warns against the danger of using prayer as a display of religious superiority, especially in public settings. The preacher contrast...

This sermon examines the profound humility and ultimate triumph of Jesus Christ as depicted in Philippians 2, emphasizing that His preeminence is demonstrated through His voluntary self-emptying for the redemption of humanity. The message highlights the theological reality that Christ, though equal with God, took on the form of a servant and became obedient unto death to secure salvation by grace,...

This exposition of Psalm 33 highlights the sovereignty of God over all creation and the futility of human pride and power. The sermon contrasts the inability of kings, armies, and human strength to provide salvation with the divine ability to judge the wicked and preserve the righteous. It emphasizes God's omniscience, noting that He sees all the works and hearts of men, which should inspire awe a...

In Mark 8:31-33, Jesus plainly teaches that the Son of Man must suffer, be rejected, and rise again, prompting Peter to rebuke Him. The central argument is that the Messiah's suffering was not an accident but a necessary, preordained act of God to satisfy divine justice and provide atonement for sin, contrasting the 'things of man' with the 'things of God.' The preacher highlights that Peter's obj...

This sermon examines the trial of Jesus before Pilate to illustrate how fear of man can distort judgment and lead to sinful choices. The central message argues that fear weakens conviction, causing individuals to abandon truth for the sake of personal comfort or social approval. By analyzing Pilate's hesitation and the religious leaders' manipulation, the text highlights the spiritual danger of al...

We tend to look at the Bible as 66 different books compiled together, but what if we learned to see it as one great story—the story of God's relationship with humanity? In The God of Story, novelist and biblical scholar Dr. Daniel Schwabauer unpacks five essential elements of story—theme, context, characterization, voice, and plot—to reveal the narrative principles woven throughout Scripture. Usin...

This sermon examines the narrative in 1 Samuel 7, where Samuel erects a stone named Ebenezer to memorialize God's help against the Philistines. The central message identifies four essential steps that precede divine intervention: national lamentation for sin, heartfelt consecration to God, fervent supplication, and the ultimate act of God stepping in to deliver His people. The preacher emphasizes...

This sermon explores Psalm 127 to demonstrate that human effort in building, watching, and working is ultimately vain unless God is the primary agent. The text contrasts the fleeting nature of earthly achievements and self-made kingdoms with the enduring reality of God's house, which is built by Christ. It highlights the biblical view of children not as burdens but as a divine heritage and spiritu...

This sermon explores the theological significance of being sealed by the Holy Spirit as described in Ephesians 1, emphasizing that this seal represents the finality of salvation, the security of the believer, and the mark of God's ownership. The teaching distinguishes between the preservation of the saint and the carnal Christian, arguing that eternal security is grounded in Christ's finished work...

This sermon explores the distinction between earthly wisdom and the wisdom from above as presented in James 3. It defines true wisdom as the skill of godly living, requiring the application of moral truth with a meek spirit rather than mere intellectual knowledge. The text contrasts the destructive nature of bitter jealousy and selfish ambition, which lead to disorder, with the fruit of the Spirit...

The sermon explores the doxology in Romans 11 as a culmination of the theological themes of creation, fall, redemption, and glory found throughout the epistle. It emphasizes the infinite depth and unsearchable wisdom of God, contrasting His majesty with human finitude and the mystery of His providential plan. The message highlights that God's grace extends to both Israel and the Gentiles, calling...