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The sermon explores the central theme that the greatest fulfillment in life is found in a personal relationship with God, a truth rooted in Jeremiah and illustrated through the Gospel of John. It addresses Philip's request to see the Father by clarifying that Jesus is the exclusive path to knowing God, asserting His divine nature as God in the flesh. The message presents Jesus' words and works as definitive evidence of His deity, calling for a response of wholehearted belief rather than mere intellectual assent. It further outlines the promises for those who know God, including the empowerment to do greater works through the Holy Spirit and the assurance of answered prayer when asked in Jesus' name. The tone is instructional and pastoral, urging believers to examine their personal relationship with Christ and to actively engage in the mission and privileges of the Christian life.

This sermon introduces a series on Ephesians by examining the opening verses to define the identity and sustenance of God's people. It argues that Christians are defined not by moral perfection or self-ownership, but as saints and believers who are savingly united to Christ. The sermon confronts the temptations of self-sufficiency and self-ownership, asserting that true spiritual maturity involves a deepening dependence on God rather than an attempt to sustain oneself through effort or knowledge. The preacher emphasizes that grace and peace are the essential gifts received from the Father and the Son, which sustain the believer's life and standing. Ultimately, the sermon calls the congregation to rest in their identity in Christ, recognizing that their salvation and daily strength flow entirely from the Triune God.

Christians have sacrifices to offer God which are different from, but just as necessary as the Old Covenant sacrifices. Pastor Greg Barkman continues his expositional series in Hebrews.

MUSIC AND THE CHURCH, PART 3 I. MUSIC AND THE REFORMATION. A. The Reformation's Return to the Old Path. B. Luther's Reform of Church Music. II. ORIGINS AND ASSESSMENT OF THE ROCK SOUND. III. ORIGINS, DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF CCM. A. Origins of CCM. 1. The Jesus Movement. -Mostly pentecostals & other charismatics. -Dispensational, premillennial, apocalyptic. -Against traditional religious organizations.. -Led by Calvary Chapel and Vineyard Fellowship. -Celebrity-oriented. 2. Era of the popular Jesus. -Jesus in the secular rock music world. -Jesus on Broadway B. Development of CCM into a Movement and an Industry. 1. The Jesus Movement's CCM pioneers: -Larry Norman -Andre Crouch -Bob Dylan -Keith Green 2. Christian pop music festivals: Explo 72 C. Assessment of CCM and its Results. 1. Internal calls for reform. -Keith Green. -Steve Camp (107 Theses). -Dan Lucarini (Why I Left the CCM Movement). 2. Questions and Answers.

At this time we want to look at the first acts of our Lord as He began His public ministry. We will be looking at Jesus in relation to His beginning to lay the foundation of our salvation. We are going to look at His baptism by John, and His temptation in the Wilderness. In Jesus' baptism we see God's approval of Jesus; the pleasure that God the Father took in observing His holy life. And in the temptation of Jesus, we find the Devil's disapproval, that God's Son had now entered upon His ministry to seek and to save sinners. Even as Jesus, early in His ministry, was observed with pleasure by His Father and with displeasure by the Devil, in terms of His obedience; even so, every true Christian's obedience in baptism, and their resisting the temptations of the Devil are observed with pleasure by God the Father and with displeasure by the Devil. There are lessons that flow from this that every Christian must learn. The question that I want to ask in relation to this subject is this: How are the acts of Christ's obedience and His testing which He went through, lessons to us as Christians in regard what we should expect in living our Christian life to God? The answer is – These acts of Christ's obedience and His testing teach every Christian the following 3 lessons. 1st of all – You should see your own need to be baptized. 2nd – You should see that you will be tested and tempted following your baptism. And 3rd – As a true Christian your faith will be confirmed after you pass the test by Christ's grace.

This sermon examines Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17, highlighting the pattern, power, provision, purity, and perfection inherent in His intercession. The message emphasizes that Jesus, the spotless Lamb, models a life of devoted prayer even in the face of suffering, urging believers to imitate this example. It explores the theological truth that salvation is entirely of God's grace, rejecting human merit and affirming that eternal life is defined by an intimate knowledge of the only true God. The preacher contrasts the fleeting nature of worldly idols with the unchanging, infinite glory of God, which Jesus sought to reveal through His perfect obedience. Ultimately, the sermon calls the congregation to a deeper reliance on Christ's finished work and a renewed commitment to prayer as the vital part of the Christian life.

Dave Jenkins explores four lessons Christians can learn from Charles Spurgeon: confidence in the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, devotion to Christ and the gospel, compassion for people, and perseverance through suffering. Drawing on 2 Timothy 4:2 and 1 Corinthians 2:2, this episode encourages believers to grow in biblical conviction, care for others, and remain faithful to Christ through hardship. For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

This sermon examines the church of Thessalonica as a prototype for the Christian life, emphasizing that the gospel arrives not merely as words but with the sovereign power of the Holy Spirit. The central message highlights five fruits of this divine power: genuine conversion from idolatry, a virtuous life characterized by faith, love, and hope, a Christ-centered devotion, a God-centered trust, and bold witness to the surrounding culture. The preacher contrasts the constructive, saving power of God with the destructive nature of worldly or demonic power, urging believers to recognize the difference between the love of power and the power of love. By reflecting on the Thessalonians' reception of the word amidst affliction, the sermon calls the contemporary church to embrace this same empowerment for daily sanctification and evangelism. The tone is both convicting and encouraging, asserting that the strategy of God is actively at work to transform lives and spread the truth of Jesus Christ.

This sermon explores the inevitability of opposition faced by Christians, rooted in the world's rejection of Jesus and its warped moral standards. It explains that believers are attacked because they represent God's truth and have been chosen out of the world, leading to a sense of distance and hostility in social and professional spheres. The message reframes this conflict as a spiritual courtroom drama where the Holy Spirit acts as a witness for Christ and convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. While acknowledging the genuine pain and sorrow inherent in the Christian life, the sermon emphasizes that this suffering is temporary and purposeful. It concludes with the assurance of ultimate victory, urging believers to find peace in the knowledge that Jesus has overcome the world and that their current sorrow will turn into eternal joy. View this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJqzZ-I5uNw

Why was Ephesus a cold church? Not because they didn't do enough, were too theological, or because they didn't suffer enough, but because it was a heartless church! Love is the heart of the Christian life. 1. The love of God is given to us. 2. The love for God is returned from us. 3. This is a mutually-reinforcing relationship powers devotion from the heart. How is your heart health?