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Grace Covenant Baptist Church is a Reformed Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana. We are a confessional church subscribing to the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. We adhere to the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation; Sola Scriptura, Solus Christus, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, and Soli Deo Gloria. Find more information about or listen to past sermons from Grace Covenant Baptist Church at https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/gcbcwm/

Lying is not a minor fault or a harmless weakness to be excused or overlooked. It is a fundamental sin, originating with Satan himself, through which sin entered the world and brought untold destruction upon mankind. Lies conceal wickedness, pervert justice, destroy trust, and can ruin innocent lives, families, churches, and entire generations. God calls a lying tongue an abomination and warns that all liars shall have their part in the lake of fire. There is no justification for deceit, whether disguised as a joke, a white lie, or an attempt to escape responsibility. Every lie opens the door to further deception, and tolerating dishonesty allows this terrible evil to take root and grow. A faithful witness will not lie. God's people must have an uncompromising love for truth and an abhorrence of lying in every form. Genuine repentance requires confessing and forsaking lies, correcting falsehoods, and making every possible effort to repair the damage done. Truthfulness is not optional for those who belong to Christ, who is Himself the truth.

Why would David pray "Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me" (Psalm 51:11), when he had seen the Spirit of the LORD depart from Saul (1 Samuel 16:14)? Peter was standing in faith beside the Lord Jesus Christ at the Last Supper, so read Luke 22:32 and ask what he still had to be converted from. Then ask what sacrifice God will not despise when a man comes back to Him. "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise." (Psalm 51:17)

Midweek Teaching Series - The Second London Baptist Confession, 1689 Chapter 26: The Church Section 3 "Visible and Continual" Pastor Bucky Erwin

The son is still a great way off — and the father has been watching the road. In one half-verse, the story turns from the son's steps to the Father's: He sees, has compassion, runs, falls on his neck, and kisses him, all before a word of confession is spoken. This lesson slows down at the emotional hinge of the whole parable and dwells on a Father who closes the distance we cannot close ourselves.

This sermon explores the theological foundation of a thriving marriage, arguing that vertical communion with God is the essential prerequisite for horizontal oneness between spouses. Drawing primarily from Psalm 128, the message posits that a husband's consistent walk with the Lord, characterized by humility and reliance on the Holy Spirit, naturally produces the fruit of a fruitful household. The discourse emphasizes that effective communication and deep emotional closeness are not merely behavioral adjustments but are the organic outflow of a life disciplined by prayer, Scripture, and confession. It challenges the audience to move beyond passive religiosity toward active spiritual engagement, asserting that neglecting one's personal devotional life inevitably leads to marital stagnation and brokenness. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deliberate pursuit of accessibility, adaptability, and accountability within the home, grounded in the grace that enables spouses to forgive and grow together.