The sermon explores the meaning of obtaining faith as described in 2 Peter 1:1, emphasizing that faith is a divine gift rather than something earned by human effort. The preacher illustrates this by…
The sermon warns against false teachers and covetous preachers who bring damnable heresies and deny the Lord, causing destruction. It emphasizes that faith is a divine gift given through Jesus Christ…
The sermon explains the Christian belief in sin and grace, emphasizing that all humans are sinners by original sin, nature, and practice, and none can achieve righteousness on their own. It…
The sermon emphasizes the importance of holding firmly to biblical truth in a time when truth is becoming blurry in culture and even among Christians. It highlights the providence of God, the gift of…
The sermon emphasizes that baptism is not a requirement for salvation or entry into heaven, using the example of the thief on the cross who was promised paradise without being baptized. Salvation is…
The sermon explores the concept of hope as a confident expectation rooted in faith, using Abraham as the primary example of believing against all natural hope. It emphasizes that Christian hope is…
The sermon explores the biblical theme of serving the Lord as a child, focusing on the example of Samuel from 1 Samuel. It emphasizes the humility and faith of children as models for believers,…
The sermon contrasts the true God of Israel with the Philistine god Dagon, a fish-man idol, emphasizing God's reality and power over false gods. It recounts the story from 1 Samuel where Israel's…
The sermon explores the question of what it takes to be 'okay with God' and emphasizes that no one is good enough on their own to earn salvation. It highlights the impossibility of achieving…
The sermon explores God's promise to David about establishing an everlasting house and kingdom through his seed, initially fulfilled in Solomon but ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the eternal…
The sermon teaches that willful sin by a child of God has serious earthly consequences but does not result in loss of eternal salvation. Using King David's story, it illustrates how God chastens His…
The sermon explores the life of David, focusing on God's judgment and blessing upon him, particularly after David's sin with Bathsheba. It emphasizes that while God chastises His children for…