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10/4/26 Pastor Tim Zietz Galatians 5:22 Joys that Circumstances Can't Take

This sermon emphasizes the absolute centrality of the cross of Christ to true Christianity, arguing that it is the sole basis for salvation and the primary focus of apostolic preaching. Drawing from Galatians 6:14, the message explains that Paul gloried only in the cross because it accomplished the redemption of sinners, a theme echoed throughout the Gospels, Acts, and the Epistles. The text highl...

(AI Generated Summary) The sermon explores the eschatological promise in Luke 21:28, contrasting the fear experienced by the world with the joy and anticipation that should characterize the hearts of believers. It argues that the return of Christ is not a source of dread for God's people but the imminent arrival of their redemption and final restoration. By examining parallel passages in Matthew a...

This sermon explores the nature of true worship by examining Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, emphasizing that God is a spirit who cannot be contained by geography or human imagination. It argues that genuine worship requires sincerity and alignment with biblical truth, moving beyond mere outward attendance or ritualistic performance. The message highlights the grace of Go...

And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. (John 16:22) *1/ Godly sorrow. 2/ A visit from the Lord again. 3/ The effect that man cannot take away.* **Sermon Summary:** This sermon explores the transition from godly sorrow to unshakeable joy as described in John 16:22, emphasizing that true spiritual sorrow is direc...

In this evening message from Acts 12:1-17, Pastor Rockhill considers the dramatic deliverance of Peter from Herod's prison and the fervent prayer of the church that surrounded it. He sets the scene against a shifting tide of persecution, as the Roman authorities, in the person of Herod Agrippa I, take up the sword against Christ's people, martyring James and seizing Peter during the Feast of Unlea...

Experience deep peace in this 2 Timothy 4 sermon, Comforts For A Godly Servant, as Paul faces his final days on earth. Even the greatest of Christ's ministers are merely clay vessels who experience deep loneliness and human betrayal. In the closing verses of his final letter, the Apostle Paul transparently displays his profound need for Christian companionship. Despite his impending execution in a...

1. The trying of your faith 2. The purpose 3. The joy

This sermon explores the role of angels in the eternal work of God, specifically focusing on their participation in the proclamation of the gospel as depicted in Revelation 14. It contrasts the current era, where humans are commissioned to preach, with the future tribulation period when angels will actively declare the everlasting gospel to the nations. The message highlights that angels aspire to...

The sermon explores the theological tension between the believer's secure seal in the Holy Spirit and the reality of grieving the Holy Spirit by sinning. It argues that Christianity is not merely about moral performance but about a personal relationship with the indwelling God, where the believer's body serves as the temple of the Holy Spirit. The message emphasizes that sin, whether in thought, w...

Though you will experience confusion and frustration in life on this sin-stained earth, you should enjoy your life by keeping God at the center of it. - When you trust God with your life, you can live with joy all your days (11:7–10). - When you trust God with your life, you can live with clarity all your days (12:1–8).

What the Bible says about the Feast of Booths, how Jews celebrate it today and in Jesus' time, and what Christians should think about it.

A great message from Psalm 1 contrasting the godly with the ungodly. This message shows us what truly makes The Blessed Man!

1. Getting what you want isn't enough. 2. Enjoy what God has put before you. 3. Trust God with what you cannot see. God wants you to find your deepest joy and satisfaction in Him.

Scripture Reading: Revelation 11:14-19 Text: Revelation 11:14-19 Series: Revelation Theme: The Sound of the Seventh Trumpet 1. Joy in God's Eternal Kingdom (vs. 14-17) 2. Judgment in God's Eternal Kingdom (vs. 18-19)

The sermon explores the practical application of living by faith rather than by sight, using Matthew 6 as the primary foundation to address anxiety regarding daily provisions and future uncertainties. It argues that true faith is exercised through trusting God for daily needs, relying on the authority of Scripture, and maintaining confidence in the midst of scary circumstances. The message emphasi...

Genuine love isn't just a feeling or a box to check, but the visible fruit of God's mercy lived out in community. Transformed believers don't just occupy the same space; they move toward one another, enter each other's joys and sorrows, and when wronged, resist retaliation by overcoming evil with good. In short, when lives touch inside the church, the defining mark that shows we belong to Christ i...