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This sermon examines the exaltation of Jesus Christ as described in Philippians 2, emphasizing that God the Father has highly exalted the Son above all creation, including angels, earthly rulers, and the dead. The message outlines the duty of believers to confess Christ's ownership over their lives by acknowledging His roles as Prophet, Priest, and King. It highlights that this exaltation serves the ultimate purpose of glorifying God the Father, as believers reflect His glory through humility and obedience. The tone is instructional and reverent, calling the congregation to recognize Christ's supreme authority and to live in continuous reliance on His mediatorial work. The sermon concludes by affirming that the triune God's work in salvation brings honor to the Father and comfort to the believer.

This sermon examines the account of Martha and Mary to highlight the danger of becoming overly occupied with temporal duties at the expense of spiritual nourishment. It argues that anxiety and busyness often stem from neglecting the one thing needful, which is sitting at the feet of Jesus to learn from His word. By contrasting Martha's initial distraction with her later confession of faith in John 11, the message illustrates how prioritizing the eternal over the material leads to spiritual growth and a deeper understanding of Christ's identity. The preacher urges listeners to examine their own lives for excuses that keep them from engaging with God, emphasizing that true service and peace flow from a soul that is first fed by the eternal Word.

Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 17 Article 3 In our church, are we building up and preparing a new generation of warriors to speak and work on behalf of our Lord? This sermon explores the theological assurance of the perseverance of the saints, affirming that while believers may experience seasons of sin and spiritual distance, their eternal salvation remains secure in Christ. The message transitions to a study of 2 Samuel 21, where the aging King David is protected by his nephews against Philistine giants, illustrating the necessity of passing spiritual strength to a new generation. The preacher emphasizes that just as David mentored warriors for physical battle, Christians are called to disciple others for spiritual warfare, ensuring the faith is multiplied rather than lost. The tone is pastoral and instructional, urging the congregation to reflect on their role in nurturing future believers and trusting in God's power over all earthly threats.

We are a Southern Baptist Convention church located in Shreveport, Louisiana, committed to the biblical doctrines and historic principles of the founders of the Convention. Thus, we fully subscribe to The London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 (in particular) and The Baptist Faith and Message (in general).

The sermon expounds on Hebrews 3, establishing the supremacy of Jesus Christ over Moses, Abraham, and the angels to define His unique role as the Apostle and High Priest. It argues that while Moses served as a faithful servant in God's house, Christ is the faithful Son and the ultimate Builder of the church, which constitutes the true house of God. The message emphasizes that the perseverance of believers is not dependent on their own ability to hold fast, but on the unchanging faithfulness of Christ, who secures their salvation through His merit and intercession. Drawing from the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession and Psalm 95, the text warns against hardening one's heart like the wilderness generation, urging believers to find confidence in Christ's work rather than their own performance. The sermon concludes with a pastoral call to renew repentance and trust in the changeless Savior, who prays for the strength of His people to ensure their faith does not fail.

This sermon explores the necessity of maintaining spiritual integrity in private life by examining the narrative of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5. The central argument posits that true faithfulness requires the constant awareness that God is always watching, a concept rooted in the Puritan practice of living *coram Deo*. Through the lens of five attributes—God's presence, power, perspective, purity, and patience—the text illustrates how divine omniscience exposes hidden sin and motivates believers to live with reverence rather than mere performance. The preacher emphasizes that while God's judgment on deception is severe, His patience and mercy offer a path to repentance and purification for those who seek Him. Ultimately, the message calls for a life of honest confession and holy conduct, driven by the love of God and the fear of His righteous discipline.

This sermon examines Matthew 16:17 to explore the source of true saving knowledge regarding Jesus Christ. It argues that human nature, described as "flesh and blood," is incapable of discerning spiritual truth due to the darkening effects of sin, as illustrated by the failure of the Pharisees and the natural person in 1 Corinthians. Instead, the text asserts that Peter's confession and any believer's faith are the result of God's sovereign grace and special illumination, not human wisdom or effort. The preacher emphasizes that this divine work removes all grounds for pride or boasting in the believer, replacing them with humility and gratitude. Consequently, Christians are called to share the gospel without fear of failure, trusting that God alone grants faith, while diligently attending to the means of grace such as the Word and sacraments.

This sermon examines the Parable of the Lost Sheep to reveal the profound joy Christ experiences when a sinner repents. It challenges the self-righteousness of those who view themselves as superior to others, emphasizing that all people are lost sheep who require the active pursuit of the Good Shepherd. The message clarifies that repentance is not a human achievement but a gift of divine grace, urging believers to confess their sins freely and without hesitation. By highlighting the shepherd's delight in rescue, the sermon calls the church to extend compassion to both obvious sinners and those who remain blind to their own spiritual condition, trusting in the Savior's power to seek and save.

Berean Adult Sunday School class. A verse-by-verse study through the twelve minor prophets. This study centers on the book of Obadiah.

Today's Sunday School explores the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith, specifically chapters six through eight, to demonstrate how the fall of man necessitates a complete mediator in Jesus Christ. The central argument is that the three offices of Christ—prophet, priest, and king—directly address the three aspects of human ruin: ignorance, guilt, and inability. By examining Reformation-era controversies, the message emphasizes the sufficiency of Christ alone over against partial or insufficient mediators, asserting that He perfectly reveals God's will, satisfies divine justice, and rules over His people. The aims is to encourages believers to rest in this sufficiency while recognizing their own calling to reflect these offices through truth-telling, sacrificial service, and faithful stewardship. The whole sinner needs the whole Christ, & the whole Christ is sufficient!