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In this passage, we will see the devastating effects of refusing to follow Yahweh's commandment to destroy the wicked people living in the land of Canaan.

This sermon expounds on Ephesians 2:8-9, presenting salvation as a divine gift received through faith rather than achieved through human effort. The central message emphasizes that grace is the source of salvation, faith is the means of receiving it, and the nature of this salvation is a free gift from God. By explicitly excluding works as a basis for salvation, the text removes the possibility of human boasting, ensuring that all glory belongs to Christ. The preacher contrasts the futility of self-salvation with the sufficiency of Christ's finished work on the cross, urging listeners to trust entirely in Jesus. The tone is both convicting and comforting, calling unsaved individuals to repentance and assuring believers of their secure standing in Christ.

This sermon examines the high priestly prayer of Jesus in John 17, specifically focusing on the petition for the unity of His disciples. The central message argues that Christian unity is essential for the church's strength and witness, serving as a defense against the devil and a prerequisite for effective evangelism. The preacher outlines a threefold basis for this unity: agreement in doctrine grounded in Scripture, shared purpose in glorifying Christ, and mutual affection among believers. While acknowledging the current fragmentation within the Reformed world, the sermon calls for humility and a commitment to confessional standards, particularly among church leaders. The tone is both convicting and encouraging, urging believers to examine their hearts for division and to trust in God's power to heal the body of Christ.

We are Christians - so let's be Christians! That's the message of Colossians 3. We are to refocus on Christ, to reclothe ourselves with humility and love, and relate to one another and to others as Christians, in the family and at work.