In 1 Kings 18:20–46, Elijah confronts a people wavering between truth and falsehood. This sermon demonstrates that sincerity and religious devotion cannot make lies true, and that when God reveals Himself, truth demands a response.

Scripture:
1 Kings 18:20–46

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This sermon from 1 Peter 3:18–22 teaches that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of Christian hope. In the face of suffering and opposition, believers are encouraged by Christ’s victorious suffering, His proclamation of triumph, and His present authority over all creation.

Scripture:
1 Peter 3:18–22

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This sermon on 1 Peter 1:17–21 explores what it means to be ransomed by the blood of Christ and how that truth shapes the believer’s life. It highlights confidence in the blood, the will of God, and the resurrection as the foundation for holy living.

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17–21

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This sermon on Genesis 9:18–29 teaches how believers should respond to sin. Through Noah’s failure and the responses of Ham, Shem, and Japheth, the message highlights the danger of sin, the shame it brings, and the sustaining grace of God.

Scripture:
Genesis 9:18–29

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In Genesis 9:1–17, God speaks to Noah after the flood and establishes a covenant with humanity and every living creature. This passage reveals that God’s grace is seen not only in salvation but also in His provision, His law, and His patience.

Scripture:
Genesis 9:1–17

Outline:
I. God is gracious to fulfill His will (1–2, 7)
• God’s will is eternal
• God’s purpose is eternal

II. God is gracious to provide the law (3–6)
• Law for personal provision
• Law for the community order

III. God is gracious to be purposely patient (8–17)
• To withhold wrath
• To provide a witness

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This sermon from 1 Kings 18:1–21 explores the contrast between resisting God’s truth and standing faithfully for it.

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1–21

Outline:

The Troubled

Angry at the wrong things

Working against God’s will

Driven by popular opinion

The Troubler

Hated by the world

Directed by truth

Confident in God

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Holy Worship (Genesis 8:20–22)
Noah’s first act after the flood was to build an altar and offer worship to the Lord. This message examines how worship flows from submission to God’s sovereignty, thanksgiving for His mercy, and dependence on His grace.

Scripture: Genesis 8:20–22
Outline:

1. Holy worship testifies to submission to God’s sovereignty.

2. Holy worship testifies to thanksgiving for God’s mercy.

3. Holy worship is dependent on God’s grace.

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This sermon examines God’s faithfulness in Noah’s year-long season of waiting. God remembers His people, encourages them with signs of His work, and speaks to declare new beginnings.

Scripture: Genesis 8:1–19
Outline:
I. God is faithful to remember you
II. God is faithful to encourage you
III. God is faithful to speak to you

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Genesis 7 records the fulfillment of God’s warning to Noah and the certainty of divine judgment. In this sermon, we examine three truths: God’s Word saves, God’s grace is now but not forever, and God’s judgment is sure.

The ark points forward to Christ. Just as only those inside the ark were saved from the flood, only those who repent and believe in Jesus will escape the final judgment. Today is the day of salvation.

Scripture: Genesis 7

Outline:
I. God’s Word Saves (1–15)
II. God’s Grace Is Now, but Not Forever (16)
III. God’s Judgment Is Sure (17–24)

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Trust and Obey (Genesis 6:9–22)
Noah lived in a world marked by wickedness, yet he walked with God and obeyed His word. This message explores God’s sovereignty, Noah’s faith, and the call for believers to live in full obedience.

Scripture: Genesis 6:9–22

Outline:

1. The character of God defines your life (v. 9a)

2. The word of God determines your behavior (vv. 9b–21)

3. The sovereignty of God rules your heart (v. 22)

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