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Pastor Shelton warns the congregation that a mere orthodox profession of faith will not save them. They must know Jesus Christ, love Him, and walk after Him.

This sermon examines the encounter between Jesus and the blind beggar Bartimaeus in Jericho, addressing potential discrepancies in the Gospel accounts to affirm the reliability of Scripture. The preacher uses Bartimaeus' physical condition as a metaphor for human spiritual blindness, emphasizing that without divine illumination, individuals remain alienated from the life of God. Despite the crowd'...

How is that that we poor sinners may approach a holy God with confidence? Not because we are sufficient, but because Jesus Christ is. This message shows how Christ gives assurance, freedom in prayer, forgiveness when we confess sin, and grace to obey and love others. When our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and His grace is greater than our failures.

This sermon explores the theological significance of the darkness that covered the land during the second half of Jesus' crucifixion, as recorded in Matthew 27:45. The speaker argues that this event was a supernatural act of God fulfilling Old Testament prophecies, particularly Amos 8, and serves as a profound symbol of spiritual realities. The darkness represents the weight of human sin, the seve...

The sermon emphasizes the urgent need for believers to give earnest heed to the gospel message to prevent spiritual backsliding or apostasy. It argues that the book of Hebrews serves as a warning to Jewish Christians who were tempted to return to the Old Covenant, highlighting that Christ's divinity and superior status over angels make His message the ultimate authority. The speaker distinguishes...

This sermon offers a pastoral message of encouragement to believers facing discouragement and cultural apostasy, grounding their hope in the sovereign work of the Trinity. The central theme is the security of the believer, derived from the past act of new birth through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which provides a lively hope. The text highlights the present reality of an incorruptible, undef...

This sermon addresses the human anxiety regarding the uncertainty of the afterlife by examining Thomas's question in John 14 about knowing the way to heaven. The central message emphasizes that Jesus provides definitive clarity and assurance through His identity as the way, the truth, and the life. The exposition highlights that salvation is not achieved through human effort or moral performance b...

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1-10 1 Corinthians 3:6-8 KJV [6] I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. [7] So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. [8] Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. The sermon centers on the promise that...

This sermon explores the theme of enduring suffering with hope by examining 1 Peter 3:17-22, identifying the atonement and the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the two primary sources of comfort for believers. The text emphasizes that Christ's once-for-all sacrifice for sin removes the guilt and fear associated with unjust persecution, while His ascension to the right hand of God assures believers...

1. Calling 2. Purpose 3. Possibility This sermon examines the biblical mandate for husbands to love their wives by modeling their conduct on Christ's relationship with the Church. The central argument posits that true marital love is defined by sacrificial giving, unconditional commitment, and tender care, rather than worldly passion or conditional attraction. By exploring the doctrine of sanctifi...

This sermon explores the nature of true Christian joy as defined in John 16, arguing that it is rooted in the exaltation of Christ rather than personal circumstances. The message outlines four aspects of this joy: it exalts Jesus as the believer's greatest possession, embraces the believer through the plainness of God's Word and the Father's love, erases spiritual famine by directing focus away fr...

Psalm 20 is a royal psalm in which God's people pray for their king before battle and express confidence in divine deliverance. This exposition traces the psalm's structure — corporate intercession followed by assured trust — and reads the text through its ultimate fulfilment in Christ the King, the true Anointed One who is answered from God's holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand...

This message is from the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace / SO4G 2026 Sunday Morning Messages - Sermon Audio Broadcast Series. This message was delivered by Brother, Douglas Salyer at the Lakeville Baptist Church in Salyersville, Kentucky. The title of this sermon was 'The Necessity of Redemption', the key text for this message was taken from 1 Peter 1:18-19 / Ephesians 2:1-3, along with several other p...

Job 23:10 'But he knoweth the way that I take: When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.' The sermon explores the theological significance of Job's declaration that God knows the path He takes and will refine him like gold through trial. It emphasises that life's sudden changes and hardships are not accidental but are part of God's sovereign, planned, and personal purpose to draw believer...

In Mark 6, we find a literary intercalation. The Gospel author sandwiches the account of John the Baptist's death between the account of the first mission given to the twelve apostles. Herod tragically chose to preserve his worldly reputation over embracing the truth. This stands in sharp contrast to John the Baptist's unwavering faithfulness, even unto death. John's martyrdom serves as both a for...

The sermon explores the profound declaration in Psalm 48 that "this God is our God forever and ever," emphasizing the unique deity, unity, and eternity of the believer's relationship with the divine. It argues that the Psalms constitute the only inspired songs for Christian worship, grounding the church's identity in the unchanging nature of God. The exposition highlights the security found in the...

This sermon continues to explore the comprehensive scope of God's providence, emphasizing His sovereign control over the preservation of Scripture, the formation of individuals, and the unfolding of history. By examining passages from Psalm 12, Esther, and Jeremiah, the message highlights that God intentionally preserves His Word and directs the lives of believers for specific purposes, from conce...

This sermon expounds on Ephesians 2:8-9, presenting salvation as a divine gift received through faith rather than achieved through human effort. The central message emphasizes that grace is the source of salvation, faith is the means of receiving it, and the nature of this salvation is a free gift from God. By explicitly excluding works as a basis for salvation, the text removes the possibility of...

A new MP3 sermon from Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Born From Above Subtitle: Thursday 2014 Sermon - Lesson Speaker: Douglas Salyer Broadcaster: Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace Event: Midweek Service Date: 9/25/2014 Bible: John 3:1-10 Length: 25 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Foreknowledge of God Subtitle: Thursday 2014 Sermon - Lesson Speaker: Douglas Salyer Broadcaster: Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace Event: Midweek Service Date: 11/27/2014 Bible: 1 Peter 1:1-2 Length: 37 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Look to Jesus – The Promise of the First Christmas Subtitle: Thursday 2014 Sermon - Lesson Speaker: Douglas Salyer Broadcaster: Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace Event: Midweek Service Date: 12/4/2014 Bible: Isaiah 7:1-16 Length: 27 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Blameless without the Law Subtitle: Thursday 2014 Sermon - Lesson Speaker: Douglas Salyer Broadcaster: Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace Event: Midweek Service Date: 11/20/2014 Bible: Job 1:8; Job 2:3 Length: 15 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: A Frustrated Gospel, No Grace Subtitle: Thursday 2014 Sermon - Lesson Speaker: Douglas Salyer Broadcaster: Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace Event: Midweek Service Date: 11/6/2014 Bible: Galatians 2:16-21 Length: 53 min.