7/26/2026 AM Service

The sermon explores the profound theological significance of Romans 8:32, emphasizing that God's willingness to sacrifice His own Son guarantees all other blessings for believers. Drawing parallels between Abraham's offering of Isaac and the Father's delivery of Jesus, the preacher highlights the immense cost and merciful nature of this divine act toward undeserving sinners. The central message asserts that because God gave the greatest gift, He will undoubtedly provide everything else necessary for the elect's salvation and sanctification. Believers are encouraged to value Christ above all temporal goods and to trust in God's provision even through suffering. Ultimately, the passage serves as a call to secure one's faith in Jesus Christ alone to receive this complete and sufficient grace.

OUTLINE: Why does Jesus say that persecution is a necessary part of the Christian life? 1) The Final "Blessing" 2) An Invitation to Persecution 3) Rejoice in the "Reward" Ahead Christological Conclusion: Would you say that your understanding of God's "blessing" is marked by the things that Jesus says are "blessed" in this final section of the Beatitudes? How so? Devotional questions for you to consider tonight or at some point during this week? - How do verses 10–12 encourage Christians who suffer for identifying with and living for Jesus? - What rewards does God promise for those who are experiencing persecution? - The Beatitudes describe a high calling for the Christian. How does our relationship to God and to others give us the ability to act in the ways that the Beatitudes have enumerated? - Which Beatitude are you most eager to cultivate in your life? What is one practical step you can take, beginning this week, to do so?

What does Jesus mean to you? These verses will draft an outline answer to that question

In this final message in our series through Ephesians, we first read through the entire letter, before considering two main truths about God that we can trust - that God is both a Sovereign and a Saving God!

Philippians 4:2-9 Live as one guarded by God's peace.