38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus[a] entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me." 41 But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, 42 but one thing is necessary.[b] Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her."

Honoring God's Great Name I. The Great Name II. The Great Care III. The Great Seriousness Read: Ezekiel 36:16-32 Text: Lord's Day 36

The sermon explores the practical outworking of faith found in Hebrews 13, emphasizing that genuine belief must manifest in specific communal and personal behaviors. The preacher outlines key imperatives including the continuation of brotherly love, hospitality to strangers, care for imprisoned believers, and the honoring of marriage. These ethical instructions are grounded in the theological reality of Christ's high priesthood and the assurance of God's constant presence. By rejecting greed and embracing contentment, believers demonstrate trust in God's promise never to forsake them. The message concludes that a rightly ordered life flows from confidence in the Lord as helper, enabling Christians to persevere in love despite external pressures.

In this evening exposition of Acts 10:24–35, Pastor Rockhill traces the providential meeting of the apostle Peter and Cornelius, a devout Roman centurion whose prayers and alms had come before God. His central burden is that the gospel breaks down every wall of separation between Jew and Gentile, fulfilling the ancient covenant promise that in Abraham's seed all the nations of the earth would be blessed. Pastor Rockhill draws attention to two intertwined themes God has been pressing upon the congregation: the church's calling to faithful evangelism, and the fulfillment of God's promise to bless the nations. He shows how Peter, having received his vision, now understands that he must call no man common or unclean whom God has cleansed, coming without objection to a Gentile home once forbidden to him. Careful doctrinal instruction accompanies the narrative. When Cornelius falls at Peter's feet, Peter refuses worship, declaring himself a mere man—a truth Pastor Rockhill applies against the veneration of saints and images and the denial of Christ's deity. He points to Ephesians 2 and Galatians 3 to show that believers of every nation are made one new man in Christ. The application is warm and searching: God shows no partiality, so His people must receive one another as brothers and sisters regardless of race or station, and must always be ready to give a reason for the hope within them as they carry the gospel to every tribe and tongue.

The sermon explores the concept of kingdom economics by contrasting worldly greed with divine provision, drawing primarily from Luke chapter 12. It emphasises that God knows and cares for human needs, urging believers to seek His kingdom above material accumulation. The preacher highlights the promise that all necessary things will be provided to those who prioritise spiritual priorities over earthly security. Through the parable of the rich fool, the text warns against hoarding wealth while encouraging generous giving as a means to store up heavenly treasure. Ultimately, the message calls for a life free from fear, rooted in trust in God's faithful care and eternal promises.

This sermon analyzes Jonah chapter four to expose the hypocrisy of being angry at God's mercy toward enemies while caring more for personal comfort. The preacher contrasts Jonah's shallow grief over a withered gourd with God's profound concern for the souls of Nineveh, warning against confusing material prosperity with divine approval. It challenges believers to reject a dual life of claiming faith while indulging in worldly desires or political bitterness. The message emphasizes that true joy must stem from a relationship with Christ rather than fluctuating circumstances. Ultimately, it calls for decisive obedience and repentance before facing eternal judgment.

1. The Body 2. The Schism 3. The Care