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If our adversary, the devil, is like a roaring lion seeing who he may devour we had better be on guard and know what to expect and how to be protected.

Loving God and loving the world are incompatible because the world's values and ways are contrary to God. Salvation brings a real change in a person's life, separating them from their former way of living and turning their affections toward God, His Word, and His people. The love of the world can keep people from fully yielding to Christ and can draw professing believers away from God's work and t...

The Gospel of Jesus is a gift to be received and lived.

This sermon explores the practical and eternal benefits of godliness, contrasting it with the fleeting profits of bodily exercise and worldly pursuits. It argues that while physical discipline has limited value, godliness is profitable for all things, offering blessings in the present life and assurance for the future. The message emphasizes that true freedom is found not in autonomy or legalism,...

Scripture: Philippians 2:5–11 Sermon: "Make Christ Your Role Model" Speaker: Pastor Denis Gerasimov Date: October 4, 2026

What does a worthy walk look like? What does a life that pleases the Lord look like? In this exposition of Ephesians 4:2-3 pastor Jamie outlines five characteristics of a worthy walk.

We discuss the various implications of Paul's phrase, "a spirit of adoption as sons," which causes believers to speak to God using "Abba Father." This is contrasted with a spirit of slavery. Slavery to sin describes how everyone is born "in Adam." The implications involve the fact that no one comes into the world as "in Christ" by natural generation. Thus, all are in sin and are slaves to sin unti...

After Paul proclaims Justification by Faith Alone in Christ Alone and its guarantee unto glorification in Romans 1-5, he parenthetically deals with the questions of Sanctification that will likely be asked. "If I am justified by Christ's works alone by grace that is greater than my sin, why do I care about sin at all now?" "If Christ has fulfilled the Law of God in my place, why do I care about th...

In this section of Genesis, the concept of clean and unclean animals is first introduced. God makes a distinction to expose our corruption and His redemption.

Continuing his sermon series on Christ's emotional life, Pastor Holland examines the perfect emotional balance of Jesus Christ, arguing that He consistently experienced the right emotions at the right time and to the proper degree. By analyzing passages such as Mark 1, John 11, and Mark 10, he demonstrates how Christ simultaneously expressed deep compassion and holy indignation, challenging the no...

This message is from the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace / SO4G 2026 Sunday Evening Sermon Series - Sermon Audio Broadcast Series. This message was delivered by Brother, Douglas Salyer at the Shaw Heights Baptist Church (SBC) in Sumter, South Carolina. The title of this message was 'Justified by Faith Alone', the main text was taken from Romans 3:21-31 / 4:1-8, as well as various other Scripture texts.

Teaching on 1 Timothy 6:11-15

This sermon examines the root causes of discontentment, identifying covetousness and the 'if only' mentality as primary enemies of a contented life. It distinguishes between fleeting happiness, which depends on circumstances, and supernatural joy, which is a fruit of the Spirit grounded in faith. The message encourages believers to examine their hearts for inordinate desires and to shift their foc...

"Don't pressure the weak to imitate your standards – persuade them to interpret your Scriptures." The local church is absolutely essential to your sanctification. Satan has two effective methods for destroying the work of God: 1. Legalism & 2. Liberties.

This sermon explores the foundational doctrines of God, man, and nature, emphasizing the creator-creature distinction and the concept of analogical knowledge of God. It examines the impact of the Fall on both humanity and the natural world, highlighting how sin introduced suffering and disorder into creation. The teaching connects these theological truths to the believer's experience of sanctifica...

The sermon explores the theological distinction between sinlessness and perfection, using Hebrews 5 to demonstrate that Jesus was perfected through His obedience and suffering. It emphasizes that while believers are forgiven at salvation, they are not yet perfect, but are instead being shaped by the Holy Spirit into the likeness of Christ. The message highlights the ongoing process of sanctificati...

Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ: Here are some things you have learned so far: You know why you were elected: God loved you and God was pleased to elect you. You know why you needed to be elected: You could not choose God. You know how you were elected: You were elected in Christ and given faith to receive into your soul what he did. You know your election is unchangeable. Today you will see...

This sermon examines the Sanhedrin's reaction to the apostles' defense in Acts 5, highlighting the tension between human authority and divine sovereignty. It analyzes Gamaliel's pragmatic counsel to leave the apostles alone, arguing that if the movement is of God, it cannot be stopped, and if it is of men, it will fail on its own. The message emphasizes that the early church's response to severe p...

This sermon was preached on October 4, 2026 at Antioch Presbyterian Church, a congregation of Calvary Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America located in Woodruff, South Carolina. Pastor Zachary Groff preached this sermon entitled "The Lord, Your Champion" on Exodus 23:20-33. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠info@anti...

The sermon examines the closing doxology of Romans, contrasting it with standard benedictions to highlight God's ultimate purpose of receiving glory for His power and wisdom. It argues that God is actively strengthening and establishing believers to be a dwelling place for His Spirit, a process that often involves uncomfortable transformation far exceeding human expectations. The message emphasize...

This sermon examines Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount regarding the seventh commandment, arguing that adultery is fundamentally a matter of the heart rather than merely a physical act. The central message is that lust is a disordered desire that originates in the inner man, requiring believers to guard their eyes and imaginations as gateways to the soul. The preacher urges a radical appr...