The sermon emphasizes the biblical teaching that eternal life is a gift and not earned by works, but God does reward faithful service in this life. Using the example of Paul and Apollos, it…
Pastor Joe Holder delivers a sermon on John 16:1-11, focusing on Jesus' preparation of the disciples for persecution and the coming of the Holy Spirit as Comforter and Prosecutor. He explains the…
This sermon examines Abraham's fearful deception in Genesis 20, highlighting his failure to trust God and the rebuke he received from Abimelech. It emphasizes that God does not cause sin but…
Pastor Joe Holder teaches from 1 John 5:6-12, emphasizing the inseparable connection between biblical doctrine and practice, particularly focusing on the testimony of God about Jesus Christ. He…
The sermon explores the misunderstood scriptures in Romans 10:14-17, emphasizing that faith comes from hearing the word of God and that the new birth precedes belief. The speaker highlights Paul's…
The sermon emphasizes the inspired nature of Scripture and its purpose for guiding believers in righteousness. It challenges the notion of an intermediate state for the dead, affirming that souls go…
The sermon emphasizes the importance of cultivating a fruitful faith through a deep knowledge of Jesus Christ and the addition of seven godly virtues as outlined in 2 Peter 1:5-9. It highlights that…
The sermon explores the story of the Roman centurion in Matthew 8 and Luke 7, highlighting his great faith despite being a Gentile and a man of authority. The centurion's humility, compassion, and…
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 concept of fellowship in the Christian faith, emphasizing that true fellowship is founded on a shared spiritual life in Christ. It outlines two layers of fellowship: the basic…
The sermon "Life at the Crossroads" focuses on Jesus Christ's teaching from Matthew 7 about the narrow gate and the broad way, emphasizing the stark contrast between the path to life and the path to…
The sermon explores Romans chapter 5, emphasizing that justification means being declared righteous by faith, not made righteous by works. It explains that Jesus' death reconciled sinners to God and…