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Pastor Mark Hogan taught from Matthew 28:1-15 on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that the empty tomb confirms Jesus' trustworthiness and divine identity. He examined three pieces of evidence: the witnesses (a group of women who saw the empty tomb and heard the angel's announcement "He is not here, for He is risen, as He said"), the wonders (the great earthquake and angel rolling back the stone, causing the guards to shake with fear), and the worship (the women holding Jesus' feet and worshiping Him after He greeted them with "Rejoice"). He also addressed the wicked deception of the Jewish leaders who bribed the guards to lie that the disciples stole the body. The practical application is to rejoice in the risen Christ, worship Him as King, and trust His promises because He is alive. Hogan urged believers to remember that Jesus calls us His own even when we fail, and to live in service to the risen King, knowing that the resurrection certifies our justification and gives us a living hope.

This sermon explores the sovereignty and reigning presence of God as depicted in Psalm 97, emphasizing that His rule is founded on righteousness and justice. The preacher identifies Jesus Christ as the ultimate manifestation of this divine presence, noting that even angels worship Him. Believers are called to respond to this reign by loving the Lord and hating evil, recognizing their own depravity while resting in God's grace. The text contrasts the shame of idolatry with the joy found in the gospel, urging the congregation to reject worldly compromises. Finally, the message encourages a continual desire for deeper intimacy with God, advocating for the practice of His presence through prayer and self-denial.

False religion despises the true God. Rather than glorify Him, it glorifies man's supposed wisdom. Without God, man has no wisdom. It is sad that so many want to follow false religion rather than know the truth. Jesus was never stumped by foolish people's ideas. He always had the right answer for them. He is the eternal Son of God.

THE SILENCE BETWEEN THE GRAVE AND GLORY. Luke 16:19–31 (KJV)Death is not the end—it is the doorway into eternity. Through the account of the rich man and Lazarus, this message answers one of life's greatest questions: What happens the moment we die? The Bible teaches that eternity begins immediately after death, that every person remains consciously aware, and that our eternal destination is determined by what we do with Jesus Christ in this life. This message offers hope for believers and a loving warning to those who have never trusted Christ. [The most important decision you will ever make is where you will spend eternity.]

In this evening message from Acts 10:1-8, Pastor Rockhill turns the congregation's attention to Cornelius, a Roman centurion of the Italian Regiment stationed in Caesarea. Though a Gentile of Gentiles—neither ethnically, religiously, nor ceremonially a Jew—Cornelius is presented as a devout God-fearer whose faith was sincere, whose household shared his devotion, and whose life overflowed with constant prayer and generous alms toward the poor. Pastor Rockhill's central burden is that God truly hears and receives the prayers and worship of His people. When the angel declares that Cornelius' prayers and alms have ascended as a memorial before God, echoing the grain offering of Leviticus 2, we learn that this Gentile's worship was accepted as a sweet-smelling aroma even though he was barred from the temple. Here the fulfillment of the covenant promise to Abraham comes into view, as the gospel presses beyond Israel to the Gentiles and the wall of separation begins to fall. Doctrinally, the sermon highlights worship in spirit and truth, the sufficiency of Christ's once-for-all sacrifice, and God's providential ordering of the encounter that will prepare both Cornelius and Peter. Pastor Rockhill draws a tender application for the believer: though we receive no angelic visitation, we may rest assured that in Christ our great High Priest, God is mindful of us, hears our prayers, and answers by the working of His Spirit, all to the glory of His name.

VaultAI Summary: This sermon examines Jesus Christ's agony in the Garden of Gethsemane to illustrate how believers should respond to difficult providences. The preacher highlights that Christ's intense suffering reveals the extreme evil of sin and demonstrates the necessity of earnest, solitary prayer during times of trial. By analyzing Christ's submission to God's will and His receipt of heavenly strength, the text encourages Christians to expect hardship and pray fervently rather than avoiding it. The message urges believers to follow Christ's example by praying with boldness and persistence, ensuring they suffer well for God's glory instead of sinning in their weakness. Ultimately, the sermon asserts that earnest prayer is a divine command and the primary means for receiving grace and strength in the face of inevitable spiritual conflict.

Richard Adams's sermon titled "Of Hell" (subtitled in some editions as "The Wicked Shall Depart from Christ into the Greatest Torments") was preached in May 1659. Context & Publication Series Origin: It was delivered as part of The Morning Exercise Methodized, a series of 28 sermons organized by Thomas Case and preached at St. Giles in the Fields, London, in May 1659. First Publication: The collection was published in 1660 as a systematic overview of Christian doctrine. Text & Topic: Preached on Matthew 25:41 ("Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels"), the sermon provides an exposition of eternal punishment, distinguishing between the pœna damni (the pain of loss) and pœna sensûs (the pain of sense).

1. Eve, the mother of all living. 2. God makes coats of skin. 3. Angels guard the way of the tree of life. 4. The Way of the Tree of Life opened.

SUNDAY SCHOOL - Noah King SUNDAY SERMON - Nathan Swanson This Lord's Day, our pastor will be continue preaching today with a sermon titled, "A Tale of Two Powers".