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Does the sovereignty of God in salvation hinder evangelism? Discover how we are Sustained By Sovereignty in this 2 Timothy 2:8-13 sermon. Many claim that believing in the doctrine of election weakens our drive for missions. However, the Apostle Paul demonstrates that resting in the absolute kingship of Christ actually fuels our boldness. In this expository message from 2 Timothy 2, Pastor Richard Caldwell explains how Paul was willing to endure imprisonment because he knew the Word of God cannot be bound. The Lord effectually calls His elect through the faithful proclamation of biblical truth. True rugged devotion requires a profound trust in the perfect faithfulness of God. Even when we face temporary setbacks or severe persecution, we can rest assured that God's saving purpose will march on to eternal glory. Key Biblical Takeaways: - The unbinding power of Scripture: While messengers of the gospel may face physical imprisonment, the Word of God remains unrestrained and actively accomplishes His sovereign purposes. - The sure guarantee of salvation: God has an elect people who will certainly be gathered in time through the faithful preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ. - The purpose of Christian endurance: Suffering for the sake of the gospel is worthwhile because it is the ordained means by which God brings His elect into eternal union with Christ. - The unchanging faithfulness of God: Our God cannot be untrue to Himself or His saving plan, guaranteeing that His purposes will triumph regardless of human unfaithfulness.

This sermon concludes a series on regeneration by examining Romans 6 to explain how the new birth fundamentally alters a believer's identity and daily conduct. The preacher argues that union with Christ in His death and resurrection breaks the dominion of sin, transforming believers from slaves of unrighteousness into slaves of righteousness. This ontological change necessitates a lifestyle that rejects former sinful patterns and actively pursues holiness as evidence of genuine faith. The message challenges both unbelievers to trust in Christ's redemptive work and professing Christians to live consistently with their new nature. Ultimately, the text emphasizes that salvation is not merely forgiveness but a radical reorientation of one's master and eternal destiny.

The sermon challenges Christians to overcome doubt and faithlessness by actively fulfilling the Great Commission found in Matthew 28. It emphasizes that Jesus possesses all authority and purchased the church through His sacrifice, compelling believers to go, teach, baptize, and disciple all nations without hesitation. The preacher argues that true obedience stems from a heart transformed by grace, resulting in boldness and joy rather than passive tradition. Believers are encouraged to rely on the constant presence of the Holy Spirit as they share the gospel in their daily contexts. Ultimately, the message calls for immediate action and faithfulness in witnessing to others, trusting in God's power to save rather than human effort.

The Son of Man revealed His glory in the witnessing of Stephen. 1. Christ revealed His glorious judgment in Stephen's cutting evaluation of the crowds. (v.54-55) 2. Christ revealed His glorious reign by filling Stephen with His Spirit to enable him to see God and to die well. (v.56-59) 3. Christ revealed His glorious mercy through Stephen's prayer for his killers to be forgiven. (v.60) Applying to Christians: What impact did this event have on Saul/Paul? Acts 22:20 What promise stands before us (and Stephen)? 1 Thess. 4:14 How does the Son of Man affect our prayers? Daniel 7:13-14

The Lord Jesus Christ loves His church and gave His life for it. Such is the measure of Christ's love for you. The Christian is to love the church and give himself for it also. THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida Pastor James W. Knox Pastor David A. Brown https://biblebaptistdeland.com For more sermons and Bible study materials, please visit our web store at https://store.jameswknox.org/ DeLand School of THE BIBLE: https://dsbkjv.com

Christians should be willing to forgive, because we have been forgiven.

Everything you have ultimately belongs to God, and He calls you to manage His gifts faithfully rather than selfishly. The Eighth Commandment challenges you not only to avoid stealing, but also to reject greed, dishonesty, entitlement, and idleness. Through Christ, you are called to become someone who works honestly, gives generously, and uses what God provides for His glory and the good of others. You can also enjoy His blessings with gratitude, recognizing them as gifts entrusted to your care.

This sermon examines the nature of true faith through the life of Abraham as presented in Hebrews 11. It highlights three key aspects of biblical faith: obeying God without all the information, living as a pilgrim with hope in an eternal city rather than earthly stability, and trusting God to fulfill impossible promises like the birth of Isaac. Mr Mitchell emphasizes that believers are strangers on earth whose ultimate citizenship is in heaven, urging them to persevere in faith despite present hardships. By looking beyond temporary circumstances to the heavenly Jerusalem, Christians are called to live lightly upon the world while maintaining steadfast hope in God's future fulfillment.

We lay out the serpent seed doctrine in detail, which itself, in all of its abhorrence, is not easy to hear for them that love the word of God. But for them that love the word of God, here is the means by which the word of God itself destroys that doctrine, verse by verse.

The sermon examines Genesis 8:20-22 to highlight Noah's immediate priority of building an altar and offering burnt offerings upon exiting the ark. It interprets the 'soothing aroma' as a metaphor for God's pleasure with worship that flows from faith and love, rather than literal olfactory sensation. The preacher connects this Old Testament sacrificial system to the New Testament reality where believers serve as a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving. Ultimately, the text points to Jesus Christ as the perfect, final sacrifice whose death on the cross appeases God's wrath and serves as the true soothing aroma to the Father. The message urges Christians to prioritize worship and recognize their identity in Christ as they offer themselves to God.