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When thou didst terrible things which we looked not for, thou camest down, the mountains flowed down at thy presence. For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him. (Isaiah 64:3-4) ~~~~~ This sermon was preached at Lamberhurst Strict Baptist Chapel on Lord's Day afternoon. ~~~~~ *1/ A lesson from scripture history. 2/ The truth of the gospel experienced in a way not anticipated by knowing the letter of the word. 3/ To whom the way and the end is prepared by God - "him that waiteth for him"* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon explores the distinction between intellectual knowledge of Christian doctrine and the lived experience of God's truth, using the text of Isaiah 64 to highlight how God often acts in ways that exceed human anticipation. It examines scriptural history, from Noah to the Exodus, to demonstrate that God's interventions are frequently sudden and surprising, requiring believers to trust in His sovereignty rather than their own understanding. The message emphasizes that true faith is forged through personal trials and the daily battle against sin, where grace is proven sufficient in weakness. By reflecting on these experiences, believers are encouraged to recognize the unique work of God in their lives, which marks them as His people. The sermon concludes by pointing to the ultimate hope of heaven, which is also a mystery prepared by God for those who patiently wait upon Him.

1. Paul's desire (2:17-20) 2. Paul's decision (3:1-5) 3. Paul's delight (3:6-10) 4. Christ's direction (3:11-13)

This sermon explores the spiritual progression of believers as outlined in 1 John 2:12-14, distinguishing between three stages of Christian maturity: little children, young men, and fathers. The central message emphasizes that these terms refer not to biological age but to spiritual development, beginning with the foundational assurance of forgiveness for new converts. It advances to the stage of spiritual strength derived from abiding in and applying the Word of God to overcome the wicked one. Finally, it describes the mature believer who possesses a deep, intimate knowledge of Christ and a desire for a closer walk with the Father. The tone is instructional and encouraging, urging the congregation to move beyond spiritual infancy by trusting in God's promises and seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus.

"Behold I am coming suddenly, and My reward is with me!" Rev. 22:12. True believers are totally forgiven of all sin – past present and future. But every work of ours as Christians will be "judged". There are two kinds of judgments: criminal punishment and performance reward.

In Matthew 15:1–20, Jesus directly confronts the scribes and Pharisees for elevating human traditions above God's commandments. Their religious system looked spiritual, but it produced empty worship, hypocrisy, and disobedience. In this message, Pastor Brandon examines the Pharisaic traditions surrounding ritual handwashing, Corban, and the principle of eruv. These practices show how religious leaders could combine biblical concepts with human reasoning to create legal loopholes that let people appear obedient while avoiding genuine surrender to God. The same danger exists within Christianity today. Believers can misuse grace, Christian liberty, prayer, ministry, personal feelings, and even biblical truth to excuse disobedience. Saying, "God knows my heart," "I prayed about it," or "I'm serving God" cannot replace submission to the clear teaching of Scripture. Jesus called the Pharisees "blind leaders of the blind." When human tradition replaces divine revelation, both the leaders and those following them eventually fall into the ditch. Truth has no sacred cows. Genuine spirituality does not ask, "How can I appear obedient without surrendering?" It asks, "What does God's Word require, and how can I faithfully obey it?" #SlayingSacredCows #TruthOverTradition #Matthew15 #TraditionsOfMen #WordOfGod #ChristianLoopholes #BiblicalTruth #JesusChrist #Pharisees #Corban #ReligiousHypocrisy #ChristianObedience #BibleTeaching #Sermon #RockHarborChurch #BrandonHolthaus

Christians are a people who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ. We have received "the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints." This is the good news of what God has done for us in Christ, and it calls us to submit ourselves to Jesus as our Master and Lord. In Christ we are saved from the wrath of God against sin and brought into his limitless mercy, peace and love. Praise God! But Jude reminds believers that we cannot simply take the faith for granted. We are called to "contend for the faith." It is altogether too easy for the truth of the gospel to become distorted by ungodly influences—even within a church of professing believers. What does such distortion look like? Jude gives us several examples: denying the certainty of God's judgment, treating God's grace as permission to pursue sinful desires, and claiming Christ as Lord while refusing to submit to his authority. Such a rejection of the truth produces people who are grumblers and malcontents, driven by sinful desires, loud-mouthed boasters, and those who show favouritism for their own advantage. Rather than falling prey to such distortions, Jude calls us to contend for the faith entrusted to us. Let us hold firmly to the truth of the gospel, submit ourselves to Christ our Master and Lord, and rejoice in the common salvation we share in him.

THE TRUE CHURCH, LESSON 2 MUSIC AND THE CHURCH, PART 1 SERMON OUTLINE: I. ROOT OF THE PROBLEM. A. A fifty year shift, B. Who is Qualified to Speak. C. Why a Christian's view of music important. II. ORIGINS AND ASSESSMENT OF THE ROCK SOUND. A. Definitions & Origins. B. Confessions and Critiques About Rock Music. C. The Music of the Church? CONCLUSION: James R. White, Pulpit Crimes: The Criminal Mishandling of God's Words. Excerpt from Ch. 8, "Entertainment Without a License"

The sermon explores the identity of the believer as a servant of God, emphasizing that this role entails total submission to God's will rather than self-directed living. It clarifies the theological distinction between the apostolic foundation laid by Paul and the subsequent building of the church, asserting that Jesus Christ is the sole foundation upon which all Christian works must stand. The central theological argument focuses on the promise of eternal life, which was granted to the man Christ Jesus before the foundation of the world, enabling Him to offer this life to humanity through His obedient sacrifice. The message rejects the notion of predestination in favor of free will, urging listeners to acknowledge the truth of the Gospel and accept the available gift of salvation. The tone is pastoral and urgent, calling the congregation to wake up to their spiritual responsibilities and to rely on God's power for daily witness and obedience.

This is quite a deep, but spiritually satisfying message on understanding WHY we, as Christians, find it so hard to live the way we should in this world!