The sermon explores the story of Absalom's banishment and return in 2 Samuel 14 as a metaphor for the gospel message. It emphasizes humanity's grim condition due to sin—death and exile from God—and…
The sermon explores the concept of God's calling as presented in Romans 1 and 1 Corinthians 1, emphasizing three types of calling: the call to ministry, the effectual call to salvation, and the…
The sermon emphasizes the promise of divine guidance from God, highlighting Psalm 32:8 as a key verse. It discusses the importance of seeking God's direction through Scripture, prayer, wisdom, and…
The sermon explores Paul's doctrine of salvation as presented in Titus 3:3-7, emphasizing salvation as a gift of God's mercy, not earned by works. It distinguishes between ultimate salvation—rescue…
The sermon explores the martyrdom of Stephen as recorded in Acts 7, emphasizing his role as a deacon full of faith and the Holy Spirit who boldly defended the gospel before the Sanhedrin. Stephen…
The sermon emphasizes the importance of taking God seriously, highlighting the biblical principle that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and the key to a meaningful life. It warns…
The sermon explores John 8:2-11, emphasizing the authenticity of the passage despite its omission in some modern Bible versions. It highlights Jesus' wisdom in handling the Pharisees' trap regarding…
The sermon expounds on Ephesians 2:1-10, emphasizing the transformative power of God's grace in the believer's life. It highlights the spiritual death caused by sin and the new life given through…
Elder Michael Goans preaches on Matthew 5:6, emphasizing the Beatitude "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness." He explains that true Christian character involves humility,…
Elder Michael Goans preaches on Galatians 6:14, emphasizing that true Christian boasting should be solely in the cross of Jesus Christ, not in human achievements or adherence to the law. He contrasts…
Elder Michael Goans emphasizes the importance of developing a Christian mind by bringing every thought into obedience to Jesus Christ, as taught in 2 Corinthians 10:5. He highlights that the…
Elder Michael Goans preaches on the paradox of strength in weakness, emphasizing that God's power is made perfect in human frailty, as illustrated by Paul's thorn in the flesh in 2 Corinthians 12. He…