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The latest message from Peace Reformed Church in Napoleon, OH. In this message, Pastor Carl continues his sermon series through the Gospel of Matthew by looking at Matthew 10:26-33 in a sermon titled, "Confessing the King."

This sermon outlines twenty practical steps for believers to combat sexual temptation and pursue holiness, grounded in the exhortation of 1 Thessalonians 4. The central message emphasizes that victory over sin requires a foundational belief in the gospel, a close walk with Christ, and a recognition of sin's evil nature. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging the audience to engage in daily spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Scripture meditation, and honest confession. It further advises practical measures like maintaining marital intimacy, avoiding idleness, and establishing accountability structures within the church community. The sermon concludes with a call to humility and perseverance, reminding listeners that while they are prone to fall, they must never stop fighting for their spiritual purity.

John writes to a church under pressure from false teaching. Do not believe every spirit. Test them. Many false prophets have gone out. The test is clear: every spirit that confesses Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God. Every spirit that denies this is of the Antichrist. The church is not defined by walls. It is defined by souls God has joined together. It will always face attack, but it will not be overcome — because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. We test by Scripture. We hold fast what is good. We watch over one another in love. We do not need a new revelation. We need the old, sure Word — and the Spirit who confirms it.

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