Sermons Archive RSS 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith | Chamber 24, Paragraphs 1 & 3 1 God, the supreme Lord and King of the whole world, has ordained civil authorities to be under him and over the people, for his own glory and the public good. For this purpose he has armed them with the power of the sword, to defend and encourage those who do good …

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A proper Theology of God will be a great help on Election Day and other troublesome days in life. Sermons Archive RSS Psalm 115:3 But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases. Matthew 10:29-30 Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. But the very hairs on your head …

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Demonic forces active and working in our world is a very frightening reality. And they attack Christians. But Paul is confident that we can overcome them with the Power and Equipment (Armor) God supplies. Be a confident Christian and fight with confidence. Sermons Archive RSS Ephesians 6:10-20 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the …

Sermons Archive RSS Ephesians 6:10-20 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age,…

We all have a job to do Monday morning, some task...but do we see that task as a "sacred calling"? That is what Paul called 1st century slaves to...how does this translate for us today? This message will examine the biblical call to "Vocation". Sermons Archive RSS 1 Corinthians 7:22 For he who is called in the Lord while a slave is the Lord’s freed…

Husband and Wife are “One”. And so is Christ and His church. Both are glorious unions and we can learn from understanding them. Sermons Archive RSS Ephesians 5:22 - 6:4 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. 24 Therefore, jus…

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Husbands have a wonderful example of how to love their wives in Jesus' love for the church...it's as if God pointed to Him and said "That's how you should do it!" Sermons Archive RSS Ezekiel 16:1-22 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations, 3 and say, ‘Thus says the Lord God to Jerusalem…

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What is the practical outworking of the structure God has set in place for marriage? Sermons Archive RSS Ephesians 5:22-33 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. 24 Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let t…

Christ and His Church...a Husband and His Wife...why did God direct Paul to make this correspondence? How do we recapture the wonder of it all!!! Sermons Archive RSS Proverbs 29:18 KJV Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Proverbs 29:18 NKJV Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restrain…

Submission is a bad word today... but Jesus was the perfect role model of submission and we are to follow. What does "mutual submission one to another" look like? Sermons Archive RSS Philippians 2:1-18 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my j…

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An important result of being "Filled with the Spirit" is vibrant, grateful singing... that's why Christianity is the "Singing Religion"! Sermons Archive RSS 1 Peter 2:1-10 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if inde…

Quotes from Jesus and the Land by Gary M Burge, Baker Academic, 2010 What the New Testament does not say Perhaps it is helpful to begin by suggesting what views are foreign to the New Testament itself. There is no suggestion, for example, that in some manner Christians may now assume for themselves the land promises given to the patriarchs. Despite…

What does it mean to be "Filled with the Holy Spirit" and how can I obey this command? Sermons Archive RSS Ephesians 5:1-21 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. 3 But fornication and all uncleanness or …

How do you know God's will in areas where the Bible does not specifically speak: Smartphone use, social media, and other modern realities? God has given us guidance in His Word! Sermons Archive RSS Circumspectly- attentive to all circumstances of a case or the probable consequences of an action; prudent, careful. Ephesians 5:10 “Test and prove what…

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What does it mean to "Walk as a Child of Light"? What does it mean that we are light and were once darkness. Bold and amazing words from the Word of God!! Sermons Archive RSS 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the…

Can a Christian be saved and defiantly practice sin? They better beware that they may not be saved, just deceived. Sermons Archive RSS Ephesians 1:6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He graciously bestowed on us in the Beloved. Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, …

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Covetousness, Contentment, Thanksgiving... it is always a struggle to maintain our hearts, especially in such a consumer culture. But God speaks to us even today... clearly about this sin He calls "Idolatry" and gives us guidance to a life of grateful contentment. Sermons Archive RSS Colossians 1:28 Him we proclaim, admonishing every man and teachi…

Christians are called "Saints"... What does that imply and what should "Not even be named" among them? Sermons Archive RSS Matthew 5:27-28 You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 1 Corinth…

We are called to "Walk in Love" and given Jesus as an example as One who "loved" us and "gave Himself for us". How do we follow that model? Sermons Archive RSS Romans 13:9b and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcisi…

Ephesians tells us to imitate God... wow that's quite a command!! Specifically to walk in Love as His beloved children. What does that look like? Sermons Archive RSS 1 John 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. Romans 13:8 Owe no one anything except to…

How do we "forgive as God in Christ forgave us" as the Bible commands? What are the dangers of not forgiving and the blessings of forgiving? Sermons Archive RSS Ephesians 4:30 (Legacy) Instead, be kind to one another, tender-hearted, graciously forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has graciously forgiven you. Nehemiah 9:17 They refused …

God has huge plans for His people and is preparing them for those plans... we are His special project. We will be the holy ones who will live in and reign over the New Heavens and the New Earth... an creation itself can't wait! Sermons Archive RSS Revelation 21:1-8 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had…

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God commands us in Ephesians to Not Grieve the Holy Spirit. What does this mean, what are the dangerous consequences and how can we avoid this sin? Sermons Archive RSS Romans 6:6 knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. Romans 6:4 Therefore we wer…

Download Handout Idolatry: The Enemy of Stewardship I. INTRODUCTION Why does God call Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac? The enemies of stewardship: various forms of idolatry II. HOW GIFTS BECOME IDOLS "These men have taken their idols into their hearts." -Ezekiel 14:3 An idol "is anything more important to you than God, anything that absorbs your…

Who is the Holy Spirit? Is He a Person? Do I have the Holy Spirit? What does He do in the Church and the Individual Christian? These questions will be addressed in this message. Sermons Archive RSS John 15:26 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me…

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There is a Wonder, an Awe, a Glory of the Lord's Table. This message will open up some of that Wonder. Sermons Archive RSS 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. 15 I speak as to wise men; judge for yourselves what I say. 16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread whic…

Sermons Archive RSS Ephesians 4:25 - 32 Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another. 26 “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 27 nor give place to the devil. 28 Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands…

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