The sermon explores Paul's message in 1 Corinthians 1:23-24, emphasizing the preaching of Christ crucified as central to the Christian faith. It highlights three reactions to this message: the Jews…
The sermon emphasizes the miracle of being born again as a top biblical miracle, ranking it third after the conception and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It explains that being born again is a…
The sermon explores the dual nature of Jesus Christ as both the cornerstone for believers and a stumbling stone for the disobedient, based on 1 Peter 2:6-8. It emphasizes Jesus as the solid…
The sermon explores the multifaceted call of God to believers, emphasizing that God initiates the call to eternal life and glory through Jesus Christ. It distinguishes between the irresistible,…
The sermon contrasts the Old Testament's conditional "if...then" covenant with the New Testament's assured identity in Christ, emphasizing that believers are no longer striving to earn God's favor…
The sermon explains eternal salvation through five key biblical terms: foreknow, predestinate, called, justified, and glorified, emphasizing that God is the sole actor in this process. It highlights…
Pastor Joe Holder reflects on the challenges faced during difficult seasons, using the biblical story of the fiery serpents in Numbers 21 to illustrate how discouragement can lead to sin and…
Pastor Joe Holder explores the wisdom of God, emphasizing that God's wisdom is perfect, harmonious with His other attributes, and beyond human comprehension. He highlights the manifestation of God's…
The sermon explores the theological debate within Baptist history regarding whether salvation is mediated through external means such as the church, gospel preaching, and sacraments, or directly by…
The sermon explores the encounter between Jesus and the rich young ruler in Mark 10:17-31, emphasizing the impossibility of man saving himself and the necessity of trusting in God alone for…
The sermon explores Matthew chapter 12, focusing on Jesus' defense of His disciples' actions on the Sabbath and His teachings about mercy over sacrifice. It emphasizes Jesus' authority over the…
The sermon emphasizes the centrality of Jesus Christ and His crucifixion as the foundation of the Christian faith, highlighting Paul's example as a faithful minister called by God. It stresses that…