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This sermon explores the promise of the Holy Spirit as the 'Comforter' who abides with believers forever, addressing the disciples' need for aid in the face of Jesus' impending departure. It identifies the Spirit as the Helper and Spirit of Truth, emphasizing His permanence and indwelling presence which contrasts with the temporary physical presence of Christ. The message highlights that the world...

I. Believers Sin, but They Are Not "in the Flesh" A. Believers share in Christ's death to sin. B. Believers share in Christ's resurrection life. C. Believers sin but are not under condemnation. D. Believers sin but are not under sin's dominion. II. Believers Are "in the Spirit" A. Under His "Law of Life in Christ" (v. 2) B. Forgiven, Reconciled, Righteous C. Sealing Our Union with Christ (Eph. 1:1...

Sermon Notes "Changed by Christ" Acts 22:11-21 I. Chosen by Grace (11-16) II. Called to Witness (17-20) III. Sent Out by Jesus (21)

This sermon explores the theological purpose of God's eternal election as presented in Ephesians 1:3-6, arguing that believers were chosen for holiness, adoption, and the praise of God's glory. The message clarifies that salvation is not merely about forgiveness but involves a transformative process where grace produces obedience, countering both legalism and antinomianism. It emphasizes the famil...

The sermon argues that genuine Christian friendship and spirit-filled fellowship are defined by the standard Jesus set for the twelve disciples, rather than cultural norms or personal preference. It contends that believers often lack deep spiritual relationships because they fail to measure their interactions against Christ's model of sacrificial love and abiding presence. The message highlights f...

As we continue to consider Heaven in the future... We ask the question, what exactly will we be like, in Heaven in the future? And the Apostle Paul (the Holy Spirit) answers!

Jesus' final words to His disciples in John 16, focus on the promise of peace amidst worldly tribulation. The central message asserts that while sorrow is inevitable in this fallen world, the joy found in Christ is permanent and cannot be taken away. The text highlights the theological necessity of the Trinity for salvation, arguing that only through the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit can sin be ato...

This sermon explores Paul's prayer in Ephesians for believers to receive the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God. It emphasizes that this knowledge is not merely abstract but involves an intimate, experiential relationship with the Father through Jesus Christ. The exposition highlights three key aspects of this divine knowledge: the sure hope of God's calling, the riches of His...

This sermon examines the baptism and temptation of Jesus in Mark 1:9-13, presenting three key aspects of His coming that demand total devotion. First, Jesus fulfills the Old Testament expectations and the preaching of John the Baptist by arriving as the promised Messiah from Nazareth. Second, He is approved by heaven, as the Father declares Him the beloved Son and the Spirit descends upon Him, ano...

This sermon addresses the danger of legalism, described as the 'ditch on the right' that Christians must avoid while pursuing a life of obedience to God's commandments. The central argument is that legalism arises from a false theological separation between salvation and sanctification, treating the Christian life as a two-stage process rather than an organic outgrowth of the Gospel. By relying on...

In this morning sermon from John 6:15-24, Pastor Rockhill draws the congregation to the central purpose of John's Gospel: that readers would believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and in believing have life in His name. Following the feeding of the five thousand, the crowd sought to seize Jesus and make Him an earthly king, and He withdrew to the mountain to pray while His disciples set out...

At the start of a race, runners must not jump the gun, but wait for the right moment. The gun fires, then the race begins. In the case of a race, the timing is a practical matter of fairness. In the case of Jesus' disciples, in Luke 24:48–49, Jesus gave them a great commission and then told them to stay put, to wait in the city. But why? They waited until they were clothed with power from on high....

Theme: Test every spirit, knowing that you have passed the test yourself by faith in Christ. 1. The Litmus Test (1-3) 2. Passing the Test (4-6)

Who shall guard the guardians? By showing us how to treat elders who rule well, are accused, and are in sin, God demonstrates that he will guard the guardians: 1. By His Word. 2. By His Spirit. 3. By His judgments. A. Hide the Word in your heart, and seek to do it "by the book" B. Pray for your Elders/Session/Presbytery/Denomination C. Trust that if the Church doesn't get it right, Christ will wor...

This sermon explores the pastoral letter Jeremiah sends to the exiles in Babylon, emphasizing that their displacement is the sovereign hand of God rather than mere historical accident. The central instruction is to settle into their circumstances by building homes, planting gardens, and seeking the welfare of the Babylonian city, thereby rejecting rebellion and embracing a life of obedience in a h...

This sermon explores the practical wisdom found in Ecclesiastes 10 for navigating the unpredictability and brokenness of the fallen world. It presents six key principles for living well, including maintaining composure under erratic authority, applying wisdom to avoid danger, exercising restraint in speech, cultivating diligence to prevent decay, stewarding resources wisely, and maintaining integr...

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...