Job 1:1 "There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one  that feared God, and eschewed evil."

This sermon from Pastor J.D. Montieth highlights the most foundational and important lessons in life from the oldest book in the Bible, the Book of Job. This sermon, the first in the series on the Book of Job, Job Chapter One, touches on God's dealing's with man, angels, the devil, and all of our trials and circumstances in life: "Job was not perfect in that he had no flaws, but rather is defined as one whose inward heart was sincere in his reverence for God, and his distaste for evil. Observe also that those whom God first delivers and then teaches greater truth about Himself, are those who fear Him, and seek to live their lives as perfectly before the Lord, as their weak flesh permits. See, God works with no man, who does not possess an inward desire to be both upright and blameless before Him.  For the true Christian then, not even one sin will be deemed as a small and allowable thing. And though the righteous will sin, and far more than they would ever desire, in their souls no sin will be deemed as permissible. Job was such a man as this. Where God is concerned, if men make casual allowances for their sin, they shall neither be reckoned as of God’s company, nor used for His service. There is no evil greater than sin, and if men do not flee it,  and highly esteem what an affront it is to God, then it will prove impossible for them to have any true and lasting relationship with God. God is righteous, and so for any to be numbered among His people, it is His own righteous integrity that they must pursue."

This sermon was preached live at Castle Grace in the At the Mouth of Two or Three Witnesses Series. Other sections of Scriptures highlighted in this sermon: Job 1:1-22, 2 Peter 1:5-8.

Broadcast live from Castle Grace 11/15/2020

Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works."

This sermon from Pastor J.D. Montieth explains what Jesus gave His life for in Who Gave Himself For Us: “To understand the ministry of the Son of God, we must learn what Jesus gave His life for. It was for the cleansing of men’s iniquity in order to ultimately purify unto Himself a people zealous to do good works. Teaching us as well that where sin is in control, Christ cannot really be served, nor will divine works really be produced. All men born naturally, are born in this state of lawlessness, iniquity, disobedience, and sin. In their flesh, men will have no true regard for either God, or God’s laws over them.

“It is because of this, that Jesus came to redeem men from it. For those in iniquity have no true connection to God at all. They are estranged from God’s presence, because their sin makes them to be so.”

This sermon was preached live at Castle Grace in the At the Mouth of Two or Three Witnesses Series. Other sections of Scriptures highlighted in this sermon: Titus 2:14, Isaiah 59:2, Isaiah 13:11, Isaiah 26:21, Exodus 34:9, Romans 5:6, Galatians 1:4, Hebrews 7:25, John 10:28, John 17:12.

Broadcast live from Castle Grace 11/01/2020

Psalm 50:3 "Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him."

This sermon from Pastor J.D. Montieth expounds upon the whole of Psalm 50 in Our God Shall Come and Shall Not Keep Silence: “The context of Psalm 50 is the Day of the Lord. It is the day that the mighty God calls men to His Day of Judgment. The Lord hath spoken and called the earth, and whether men tremble at His summons or rejoice in hope of His justice, all must together take their stand before Him. No man shall be able to escape this day of reckoning, and because of this he should spend his life in fear of God, that how he has lived his life, might be found acceptable to God. All therefore shall be required to gather and hear what God has to say regarding the manner in which they have lived.”

This sermon was preached live at Castle Grace in the At the Mouth of Two or Three Witnesses Series. Other sections of Scriptures highlighted in this sermon: Psalm 50: 1-23. 

Broadcast live from Castle Grace 10/18/2020

1 Corinthians 15:50 "Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption."

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This sermon from Pastor J.D. Montieth teaches that Flesh and Blood Cannot Inherit the Kingdom: "To understand God’s Kingdom, we must understand that it is not ac­cessible through flesh and blood. God is Spirit, and as such, the spiritual world He reigns is a spiritual domain. Therefore without receiving God’s Spirit, Heaven will remain completely out of reach, be­cause God has deemed that fleshly cor­ruption cannot share with spiritual in­corruption. This is an established biblical truth, that is supported throughout the scriptures. It is beyond reasonable debate, simply because it is taught so frequently and so consistently in God’s Word—that those of the flesh, because of their sin­ful condition, are unfit for entrance into Heaven. Unrenewed man, in his natural and carnal state, therefore, cannot enter into God’s holy world. Hence, not only will sin ruin men’s lives on earth, and cre­ate here present misery, but it will also prohibit entrance into Heaven. The phys­ical body that the natural man is born with, cannot transcend into the glory which is Heaven. This is why the scrip­tures reveal that Jesus, the Son of God, must change the bodies of those who be­lieve upon Him, so that they can become vessels fit for Heaven’s glory."

Ephesians 6:12, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."

This sermon from Pastor J.D. Montieth explores the topic of spiritual warfare and the protection that the full armor of God provides in the second of a two part teaching on We Wrestle Not Against Flesh and Blood.

This sermon was preached live at Castle Grace in the "At the Mouth of Two or Three Witnesses" Series. Other sections of Scriptures highlighted in this sermon: Ephesians 6:12-18

Broadcast live from Castle Grace 9/27/2020

Ephesians 6:12, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."

This sermon from Pastor J.D. Montieth explores the topic of spiritual warfare in the Christian life in the first of a two part teaching on We Wrestle Not Against Flesh and Blood: "Though Christians are in a physi­cal world, the conflicts that they face are spiritual in nature. And though it appears that only earthly agents move upon the earth, in fact there are spiritual influences everywhere. The Christian’s journey in this life will therefore be a very arduous and treacherous path, simply because of the spiritual forces that must be contended with. Part of the Christian calling therefore is that suffering and tribulation will precede deliverance. He, who believes in the Son of God, will suf­fer from a world that despises and hates everything about Him. And as sons of God ourselves we, like our Lord, shall not be able to escape suffering will be part of the journey to Heaven. But what is not always seen, or generally believed in, is that the source of both earthly temp­tations and worldly persecutions have evil spiritual agents as their origination.

"But though the devil has been successful in advancing sin in the earth, we should never forget his ultimate end. For the ministry of the Son of God is purposed to destroy both the devil and the vice of sin he encour­ages to grow. The Lord Jesus ultimately destroying both the author of sin, and every weed that he has planted on this earth. Yea, the oppressor will be overthrown, as well as all the shackles that have bound his captives."

This sermon was preached live at Castle Grace in the "At the Mouth of Two or Three Witnesses" Series. Other sections of Scriptures highlighted in this sermon: John 10:10, 1 John 3:8, Ephesians 6:10-14, Psalm 124:2–8, Matthew 4:1–11. 

Broadcast live from Castle Grace 9/20/2020

Philippians 2:5 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:"

To view on YouTube, click here: J.D. Montieth - The Mind of Christ

This sermon from Pastor J.D. Montieth explores The Mind of Christ: "The initial characteristic we see re­garding the mind of Christ, is that though Christ held the form of God, He did not reach to be equal with God. It is also this characteristic of Christ that dif­fers so greatly from what both Satan, and Adam and Eve grasped at, which was equality with God. Satan seeking to be like the Most High, and Adam and Eve seeking to know as God. Hence it was Jesus not seeking to be superior to God, that separated Him from not only the men of the earth, but also the devil and his fallen angels. Men’s greatest sin, and apparently also the spirits’ that were cast out of Heaven, has always been to think themselves equal to the Lord, yea supe­rior to the Lord, in wisdom, knowledge, and discernment. Fallen beings, because of pride, thinking themselves equal to God, as to how not only God should deal with man, but how also God should both judge and rule Heaven and earth. There­fore, in essence, in spite of their sin na­ture, men still today believe themselves to be equal and on the same level as God. This is why they will condemn the Lord when they think He deals improperly with them, and murmur against Him, despise His laws, and generally reject any of His rule.

"Yet, completely contrary to sinful man, is the divine na­ture of the Son of God, Who though He carried God’s form, did not in any way regard Himself as equal with God. And though He was one with the Father, still Christ did not try to in any way, usurp authority from God. This is seen in how Jesus lived in subjection to God, and completely obeyed the will of God in His life. God was always with the Son, because the Son always did the will of the Father. It is this behavior of remaining in God’s will, and seeking to live a life that pleased God, that gave Christ His heavenly posi­tion in Heaven. Because Jesus was sub­ject, God exalted His Son. And because Jesus did God’s will, God did not forsake His Son. Seeking to live our lives as be­ing pleasing to the Lord, having as its main fruit also, God remaining with us in hardships, trials, tribulation, and even death. Living our lives by doing things that are always in God’s will, having as its reward, God never leaving us."

1 John 3:9, "Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God."

To view on YouTube, click here: J.D. Montieth - What (Or Who) Causes Men To Depart From Sin

This sermon from Pastor J.D. Montieth explores What (Or Who) Causes Men To Depart From Sin: "Sin, all men should confess if they are honest, is a very strong influ­ence over both the soul and body. For none can have lived any earthly existence and not have had the power of sin exer­cise its control over them. The sin in man also ultimately is that which has sepa­rated him from God. (Isa. 59:2) But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. Hence, for men to be able to depart from sin and its stronghold on them, God must intervene in their lives. As none of us on our own, has the individual power to break sin’s reign over us."

This sermon was preached live at Castle Grace in the At the Mouth of Two or Three Witnesses Series. Other sections of Scriptures highlighted in this sermon: 1 John 3:9, 1 John 4:4, John 14:17, Acts 5:32. 

Broadcast live from Castle Grace 5/24/2020

Colossians 2:19: "And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God."

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This sermon from Pastor J.D. Montieth explores Not Holding the Head: "Men will, if given the chance, hold on to almost anything—whether it be religious rites, doctrines, church af­filiation, or even most commonly, sim­ply themselves—rather than holding on to He, Who is the Source of all spiritual power and life, Jesus Christ. Yet, when, this is done, and men do not hold the Son of God in His rightful place, then all the life and spiritual nourishment which comes from Him will be lost. It is also reasonable to consider that there is a strong possibility if Christ is not a man’s Head, then there is little chance that he is a member of God’s redeemed Church. For none can have separation from the Son of God, and be misled to think that any of God’s promises are actually avail­able to them. As God has determined that for Heaven to be gained, and its blessings to be received, then fellowship with God’s Son must be possessed. Thus, if Jesus is not held in His rightful position, then it is impossible to assume that any promise of God through Him can be ours. Failure to hold the Head, in the end, separating men completely from all that God has purposed should come through His Son."

This sermon was preached live at Castle Grace in the At the Mouth of Two or Three Witnesses Series. Other sections of Scriptures highlighted in this sermon: Colossians 2:19, Jeremiah 2:13, John 15:5-6, Ephesians 4:15-16, 1 John 4:7, 1 John 4:12, John 13:35.

Broadcast live from Castle Grace 8/30/2020

Romans 4:25, "Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification."

To view on YouTube, click here: J.D. Montieth - Who Was Delivered for Our Offences - Part 3 

This sermon from Pastor J.D. Montieth chronicles the last events of Our Lord's life in the third of a three part teaching on Who Was Delivered For Our Offences: "Pilate, after failing to get Jesus released by the crowd, then orders His scourging, as what shall be seen to be, an attempt to gain sufficient pity for Jesus in order for the mob to change its mind. This in no way alters Pilate’s sin, but only shows his reluctancy to put a man to death whom he surely knew did not deserve it. Yet, as is always the case, how a man feels mat­ters little, if his actions do not match his intentions. For it is not what we think or hope to do which will determine the final judgment upon our lives, but rather what we do. Our life then shall be judged for the actions we have taken, not the good intentions that we hoped to have done. Good intentions meaning nothing with­out appropriate actions to follow them. And like where faith without works is dead, so it is, if what we are trying to do never gets accomplished. Beware also, dear Christian, of misleading yourself to believe that just because you wanted to do good, if it is not done, then it will ulti­mately make no difference at all."

This sermon was preached live at Castle Grace in the At the Mouth of Two or Three Witnesses Series. Other sections of Scriptures highlighted in this sermon: Romans 4:25, John 19:1-18, Deuteronomy 28:1–13, Isaiah 53:12.

Broadcast live from Castle Grace 7/5/2020