The sermon explores Romans 3:5-8, addressing the question of how God can righteously judge the world if He predestines all things, including sin. The preacher refutes the heresy of absolutism,…
The sermon focuses on John 13:18-38, highlighting three themes: Judas' betrayal, Peter's denial, and the foundation of faith in love. Jesus prepares His disciples for His imminent suffering and…
Pastor Joe Holder delivers a detailed study on John 18:28-40 and John 19:1-16, focusing on the events leading to Jesus' crucifixion, including the scourging, the crown of thorns, and Pilate's role.…
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 2:15-17, emphasizing the choice between loving the world and maintaining fellowship with God. He warns against compromising faith through worldly lusts and…
The sermon explores the question of whether believers sin after being born again, focusing on reconciling seemingly contradictory passages in 1 John. It emphasizes that sin is not the product of the…
Pastor Joe Holder explores the biblical symbolism of God as light, emphasizing God's purity, immortality, and moral integrity. He contrasts light with darkness, representing righteousness versus sin,…
Pastor Joe Holder reflects on Paul's imprisonment and faith as described in Philippians 1:12-26, emphasizing that suffering can have multiple purposes including chastening, awakening, persecution, or…
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 critical importance of interpreting Scripture within its proper literary and biblical context to avoid erroneous and harmful interpretations. Using Paul's writings and the…
The sermon emphasizes that salvation is solely by God's grace and not by human works, urging believers to live ethically out of love and gratitude rather than to earn rewards. It highlights the…
The sermon emphasizes that salvation is solely by God's grace and not earned by works, urging believers to live ethically out of love and gratitude rather than for rewards. It teaches that true…