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The devotional emphasizes the necessity of shifting the focus of prayer from personal needs to the exaltation of God, drawing on Psalm 66 to illustrate that God listens to those who approach Him with a heart free of cherished iniquity. It argues that true prayer involves high praises that lift up God's character and glory, a practice that enriches the believer's spiritual life and aligns with the...

During this period, Spurgeon is locked in combat, contending for the honour and glory of Christ. This sermon is situated both in the overall battle he is fighting, but also in the context of a pastoral ministry in which he is conscious of the need to feed and encourage the flock of Christ. So, having previously preached on the Lamb in glory (the previous sermon in this volume, number 2095, if you...

COMMITTED UNTIL… We Do Not Leave the Fight Until the Family Has Rest Primary Passage: Numbers 32 Supporting Passages: Joshua 14; John 3:16; 1 John 3:16; 2 Timothy 3:16; Colossians 3:16; Malachi 3:16; Hebrews 11:6–7; Proverbs 16:3 Central Truth: God has not called us merely to possess something for ourselves. He has joined us to a family. And love for that family demands that we remain committed, e...

The fourth study in the seven dispensations series turns from the failure at Babel to God's call of Abram in Genesis 12, where the Lord begins again with one man and one family. Abram is called to leave his country, his kindred and the idolatry of his father's house, showing that the believer must be separate from the world to be used of God. From Genesis 18, Psalm 127, Malachi 2 and Ephesians 5 a...

This study explores the theological depth of Jesus' statement in Matthew 7, clarifying that the Greek word for 'know' implies an intimate, covenantal relationship rather than mere awareness. By examining this concept alongside John 10 and Ephesians 5, the message presents the believer as the bride of Christ, emphasizing that salvation is an inheritance received through a committed union rather tha...

Midweek Teaching Series- The Second London Baptist Confession, 1689 Chapter 25: Marriage Sections 3-4 "Lawfully and In the Lord" Pastor Bucky Erwin

Joshua prepares Israel for his soon departure from earth by warning them against idolatry.

The sermon examines the biblical foundation of marriage by contrasting the lack of explicit family instructions in the Old Testament with the detailed directives found in the New Testament. It emphasizes a close reading of Genesis 2, highlighting the necessity for spouses to leave their parents and become one flesh, a condition often neglected in favor of parental attachment. The message further e...

You do not need to discover an impressive platform or hidden assignment to live a meaningful Christian life; God calls you first to belong to Christ and faithfully serve Him where He has placed you. In this episode of SheRises, we gently examine the discouragement, comparison, and confusion many women experience when they feel "stuck" or believe God must be calling them to something bigger. Ephesi...

This sermon examines the second mark of half-hearted worship, identifying it as a cheap view of God that results in inadequate sacrifice. The preacher argues that offering blemished animals or going through the motions of religious duty stems from a lack of honor and fear toward the Lord, who detests partial worship more than none at all. The message extends this principle to interpersonal relatio...

The sermon centers on the call to self-examination and the rejection of moral corruption, using Deuteronomy 4 as a framework to analyze the spiritual state of modern society. It argues that the nation's decline is rooted in internal sin and the acceptance of malleable, imperfect religious standards, contrasting this with the unchanging perfection of the King James Bible. The speaker draws parallel...

This sermon examines the identity of the 'man of sin' and the 'great apostasy' described in 2 Thessalonians 2, arguing that these prophetic figures refer specifically to the papal antichrist and the historical fall of the Church of Rome. The speaker supports this interpretation by citing the testimonies of Reformation leaders such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, and John Knox, as well as the Westmi...

The puritans on marriage and child rearing l Joel Beeke l The Puritan Conference l 25 August 2026

This sermon explores the theological foundation of biblical marriage as presented in Ephesians 5, arguing that a Christian union is not primarily about mutual satisfaction but about displaying the relationship between Christ and His church. The message emphasizes that a Christ-centered marriage begins with individual surrender to God and the filling of the Holy Spirit, which addresses the root hea...

Sunday Evening Worship at Covenant Church (Burbank, CA) — September 27, 2026. Rev. Brooks Pipher preaches "What God Has Joined Together" from Mark 10:1–12, part of our series through Mark's Gospel. Covenant Church is a Reformed congregation (Associate Reformed Presbyterian / ARP) in Burbank, California, gathering for worship every Lord's Day at 10 AM and 6 PM at 160 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 9...

This sermon explores the biblical principles of marital submission and mutual honor found in 1 Peter 3, emphasizing the 'hidden person of the heart' as a source of spiritual influence. The teaching uses the examples of Sarah, Hannah, and Ruth to illustrate how a wife's gentle and quiet spirit can serve as a powerful testimony, even to an unbelieving husband. It addresses the challenge of suffering...

This sermon explores the divine attribute of God's jealousy, distinguishing it from sinful human envy by framing it as a holy zeal for His exclusive glory and covenant loyalty. By contrasting the perfect order of creation with the disorder introduced by the fall, the message illustrates how humanity's desire for autonomy constitutes idolatry that severs the life-giving relationship with the Creato...