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This sermon expounds on Ephesians 2:8-9, presenting salvation as a divine gift received through faith rather than achieved through human effort. The central message emphasizes that grace is the source of salvation, faith is the means of receiving it, and the nature of this salvation is a free gift from God. By explicitly excluding works as a basis for salvation, the text removes the possibility of human boasting, ensuring that all glory belongs to Christ. The preacher contrasts the futility of self-salvation with the sufficiency of Christ's finished work on the cross, urging listeners to trust entirely in Jesus. The tone is both convicting and comforting, calling unsaved individuals to repentance and assuring believers of their secure standing in Christ.

This sermon examines the passage in Matthew 26 where Jesus predicts the disciples' abandonment of Him, highlighting the contrast between human self-confidence and divine sovereignty. The central message warns against the danger of trusting in one's own strength, using Peter's boastful denial as a primary example of how pride leads to spiritual failure. By referencing 1 Corinthians 10:12, the exposition emphasizes that believers are inherently weak and must rely entirely on Christ to withstand temptation. The preacher urges the audience to acknowledge their frailty and the sufficiency of God's grace. It concludes with a call for believers to confess their sins and for unbelievers to flee to Christ, affirming that salvation is found only through His sacrifice and not human effort.

No power? No problem! On a windy, rainy Sunday morning, a powerless EBC congregation comes together to worship! Taking a break from his sermon series in the Epistles of John, Pastor Howard opens to Jeremiah 9:23-24 with a timely reminder to put away pride, and make our only boast the wisdom, power, and riches of God alone! For more information on Eastford Baptist Church, visit www.eastfordbaptist.com. View full sermons, live services, and more on our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/EastfordBaptistChurch Stream and download our sermons (audio and video versions) on Sermon Audio! https://www.sermonaudio.com/broadcasters/eastfordbaptist/ Visit us on our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastfordbaptistchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastfordbaptistchurch

Hebrews continues to point to Christ as the faithful Son whose house we are if we trust in Him. This sermon points to the household of God as a people who were brought out of the darkness of sin and into the light of Christ. The author of Hebrews cites Psalm 95:7b-11 to warn against rebellion and testing God. It is very important to see that Hebrews cites Scripture as "the Holy Spirit says" (Hebrews 3:7). We are exhorted to hear with faith and confidence in God's promises. We point out that the wilderness generation saw continual miracles, yet most of them died in unbelief. As a result, they did not enter the promised rest. An implication of this is that the mighty works of God in Christ which point to Christ do not guarantee that people will have faith. The one miracle that makes all people accountable to believe the gospel is the resurrection of Christ. We cite passages from the gospels to demonstrate this fact. We also make applications about the need for faith and obedience which does not give in to being hard hearted like those who rebelled in the wilderness. We must hold fast our confidence and boast in Christ firm to the end.

Pastor Phil Horjus A Lesson in Boasting Jeremiah 9:23-24

This sermon examines the believer's relationship to the unregenerate world by analyzing Paul's exhortation in Titus to remember their former state of spiritual darkness, sensual enslavement, and relational discord. The message argues that recalling this past condition serves two primary purposes: it establishes the necessity for biblical separation from worldly sin and it cultivates a posture of humility toward unbelievers. Rather than adopting a militant or arrogant stance, believers are called to recognize that their transformation is solely the work of God's intervening mercy and the Holy Spirit. This awareness of grace should motivate Christians to act as humble ministers of the Gospel, shining as light in the darkness without boasting or contempt. The sermon concludes by urging the congregation to let this memory of their past and God's present grace shape their daily conduct and interactions with society.

This sermon examines the universal condition of humanity as depicted in Romans, emphasizing that no individual is righteous before God. The speaker uses the metaphor of a football roster to illustrate how God views all people, from various religious backgrounds and cultures, as guilty and under sin. By analyzing the role of the law, the message argues that the law serves to reveal sin and stop all boasting, rather than to justify anyone. The central pivot of the sermon is the phrase "but now" in Romans 3:21, which introduces the manifestation of God's righteousness apart from the law. This righteousness is received through faith in Jesus Christ, who becomes the substitute for sinners, resulting in their free justification and declaration of righteousness by grace.

Sunday Morning September 27, 2026 "Boast Only in Christ", Galatians 6:11-18

This sermon examines the opening greeting of Galatians, arguing that Paul encapsulates the entire letter's defense of the gospel in these initial verses. The central message asserts that the gospel is Christ's unchanging message, not a human invention that can be altered by adding works or subtracting truth. The text highlights that Christ's work is one of total rescue rather than mere assistance, emphasizing that salvation is entirely God's initiative and achievement. Consequently, all glory belongs to God alone, leaving no room for human boasting or self-reliance. The tone is instructional and pastoral, urging believers to rest in the finished work of Christ and to evaluate all teaching against this pure standard of grace.

This sermon examines the dual responsibilities of the preacher and the hearer as outlined in 1 Corinthians 4, emphasizing that church leaders are not masters but servants and stewards of God's mysteries. The central argument challenges the Corinthian tendency toward division and human boasting by redefining ministry as a role of accountability to Christ rather than popularity with the congregation. The preacher is called to remain faithful to the Word, avoiding both legalism and licentiousness, while the hearer is urged to receive the gospel with humility, recognizing that all spiritual gifts are received rather than earned. The tone is instructional and pastoral, urging the congregation to view the preached Word as a source of growth and a means to rest in Christ alone. Ultimately, the message calls for a shift from self-reliance and factionalism to a unified focus on the sufficiency of Jesus Christ.