Thorns Among the Roses

Summary

The sermon explores the parable of the wheat and the tares from Matthew 13, emphasizing the sovereignty of God over man's will and the distinction between the children of the kingdom and the children of the wicked one. It warns against allegorical over-interpretation and highlights God's patience in allowing both good and evil to coexist until the final judgment. The message underscores that salvation and judgment are ultimately determined by God, not human will, and calls believers to faithful, holy living in light of eternal realities. The sermon also addresses the defeat of Satan through Christ and the eternal separation of the righteous and the wicked at the end of the world.