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This sermon examines the fifth petition of the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the radical and voluntary nature of forgiveness as taught in Matthew 6:12. By analyzing Old Testament passages such as Psalm 85 and Psalm 32, the message defines forgiveness not merely as the covering of sin but as a necessary step toward reconciliation and the restoration of fellowship. The teaching contrasts the immense de...

The lesson addresses the question of how God is pleased with those who love and obey Him. It explains that this divine pleasure is rooted in the fact that human love and obedience originate from God's prior grace and are performed in and through Jesus Christ. Salvation involves not only forgiveness but also the ongoing transformation of believers into the image of Christ, eliminating sin to achiev...

This bible study examines the narrative in Judges 13, focusing on the angelic announcement to Manoah and his barren wife regarding the birth of Samson. It highlights the theological significance of the Nazirite vow, which sets the child apart for God from the womb to deliver Israel from Philistine oppression. The discussion contrasts the temporary nature of voluntary Nazirite vows with the lifelon...

In Chapter 1, John Owen establishes that while the Holy Spirit carries out general works of grace like regeneration and sanctification in all believers, He also provides specific, vital aid tailored directly to the duty of prayer. Recognizing prayer—encompassing meditation, petition, praise, and thanksgiving—as a universal religious duty rooted in natural law and confirmed by Scripture, Owen argue...

God is to be praised with one's whole life because He is God. Sin is the singular cause of all troubles in this world, manifested in various ways. In this sermon on Psalm 107:17–22 titled "The Lie of Sin," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones looks at the third representation of sin—sin as disease. This is the illness of the soul, of humanity, of life. Sin is not only rebellion, but it is also transgression–a d...

In Section 1 of Part III of A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections, Jonathan Edwards establishes that truly gracious affections stem exclusively from a supernatural, divine influence wherein the Holy Spirit dwells in the believer as an abiding, internal principle of new spiritual life. Unlike common natural operations of the Spirit—which merely heighten existing human faculties, conscience, or...

This sermon explores the dynamic relationship between the Word of God and the Holy Spirit, arguing against a division between doctrinal soundness and spiritual power. Using the healing of the lame man at the temple gate in Acts 3 as a central example, the message outlines five key attributes of the Spirit: sameness, sovereignty, sensitivity, spontaneity, and surprise. The speaker emphasizes that t...

1 Corinthians 1:20 "Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?" King James Version

The sermon explores the doctrine of divine providence as presented in Ecclesiastes 3, arguing that every event in human life, from birth to death and joy to sorrow, is ordained by God rather than occurring by chance. It contrasts the despair and meaninglessness experienced by those who reject God's sovereignty with the peace and purpose found by believers who trust in His eternal plan. The text em...

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. (Psalm 23:3) ~~~~ This sermon was preached at West Row Baptist Chapel on a Tuesday evening. ~~~~ *1/ The restorer of souls - Jehovah the Shepherd of Israel. 2/ What he does - restoreth and leadeth. 3/ The reason he does this work - for his name's sake.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon explores the theological the...

The Seventh Commandment stands as the divine guardian of marriage, family, and sexual purity. It protects the God-ordained institution that is essential to human society and that points beyond itself to the greater reality of Christ's relationship with His church. Grab your Bible and join us as we discuss this subject and answer what the seventh commandment is, what it requires, and what it forbid...

This sermon explores the theological significance of Jesus becoming the 'Captain of Salvation' by fully partaking in human nature to secure the redemption of God's elect. It highlights the profound sibling relationship established between Christ and believers, emphasizing that Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters despite their sinfulness. The message addresses the defeat of Satan...

This sermon establishes the doctrine of Sola Scriptura by examining 2 Timothy 3:14-17, arguing that the Bible is the final and sufficient authority for Christian belief and practice. The speaker contrasts the historical commitment of reformers like Martin Luther and Felix Manz to biblical truth against the dangers of tradition, using the metaphor of a ship's stability to illustrate how Scripture k...

This sermon explores the theological significance of the cities of refuge and the Levitical cities described in Joshua chapters 20 and 21, presenting them as a profound picture of Christ's work for sinners. The preacher contrasts the conditional safety of the ancient cities, where fugitives had to remain until the high priest died, with the eternal security believers find in Jesus, whose priesthoo...

The sermon explores the theological mystery of Christ as revealed in Ephesians 3, emphasizing that Gentiles are now fellow heirs and partakers of God's promise through the gospel. It examines the historical progression of God's dealings with humanity, contrasting the spiritual death of the unsaved with the sovereign grace that brings about the new birth. The text highlights the sovereignty of God...

For all practical purposes the results of the 2026 mid-term election are now in our rearview mirror. There are still some contested races and also unanswered discrepancies in certain areas, but as it relates to the direction our country is choosing to go, that's basically been determined. What's so baffling is how ready and anxious our nation is to attack and kill the most vulnerable among us--the...

This sermon explores the spiritual condition of humanity as described in John 8, contrasting the pervasive darkness of sin with the illuminating presence of Jesus Christ. The preacher defines spiritual darkness as a state of blindness, coldness, and hopelessness that arises from the absence of Christ, leading to a rejection of God and an inability to perceive the soul's true need. In response to t...

The sermon presents the Christian life not as a project of self-improvement or flesh management, but as a divine exchange where Jesus takes the believer's sin, shame, weakness, and death to give them His righteousness, acceptance, strength, and eternal life. Drawing on Galatians 2:20 and John 10:10, the message contrasts the thief's agenda of destruction with Christ's purpose of providing abundant...

This devotional explores the theme of divine encouragement during periods of ministry stagnation, using Paul's experience in Corinth as the primary scriptural foundation. The speaker emphasizes that when believers encounter opposition or feel they have hit a wall, God often redirects their service through new opportunities rather than allowing them to remain in a static or unfruitful situation. Th...

God and God alone is to be praised. Salvation is found only in God. In this sermon on Psalm 107:10–16 titled "Prisoners of Sin," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones looks at the God who delivers every type of person, a God worthy of all the praise of humanity. This psalm is a great picture of both sin and salvation. Sin can take many forms, but is still sin. This is the common root to all the varied problems a...

In this class we continue to expound the truths revealed in John 1:1-5. John tells us that through Him, "all things came into being" (John 1:3). This is clearly an allusion to Genesis chapter 1. "Came into being" is *egeneto*, which is a form of the Greek word *ginomai*, which means "become." We present overwhelming evidence that John is referencing Genesis 1, since the exact form *egeneto* used h...

Death is often romanticised, treated lightly, or even portrayed as an escape from suffering. But what does God's Word teach us about death, and where can we find lasting hope when life becomes painful? In this episode, Merle explores the biblical understanding of death as an enemy that entered the world through sin, rather than something to celebrate or treat as though it is ours to control. Throu...

Devotional questions for you to consider tonight or at some point during this week? 1. Here from Part Two of this sermon-set, a couple of simple application questions can be asked: Can Christians make certain oaths? Can we take vows of certain kinds? 2. What hints do His words contain about oath-taking practices in Matthew 23 that must have been common in Jesus's day? 3. Once again what would you...

This sermon celebrates the formal organization of Christ Church Presbyterian as a particular church in the Presbyterian Church in America by examining the theological significance of the church as God's dwelling place. The central message emphasizes that the church's identity is not derived from human effort or institutional milestones, but from Christ's redemptive work that reconciles believers t...