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This sermon examines the religious trial of Jesus in Matthew 26, contrasting the 'faithful and true witness' of Christ with the false, twisted, self-righteous, and compliant witnesses present in the Sanhedrin. The exposition highlights the corruption of the judicial process, noting how legal requirements were violated to condemn an innocent man, while Jesus maintained a silence of confidence and purpose. By analyzing the actions of Caiaphas and the crowd, the message underscores the cost of genuine discipleship, urging believers to reject safe observation and instead embrace a courageous testimony for Christ, even in the face of suffering or death. The tone is both convicting and encouraging, calling the audience to identify with the faithful witness rather than the condemning crowd, grounded in the promise of eternal reward for those who maintain their witness.

The sermon explores the theological concept of Christian knowing as presented in 1 John 5, emphasizing that true knowledge of God is a divine gift rather than a product of human deduction. It contrasts the biblical epistemology, which relies on God's revealed truth, with the modern cultural trend of relativism and uncertainty that questions the possibility of objective knowledge. The message highlights that believers possess a confident assurance of their preservation and relationship with God, a certainty that is only accessible through the spiritual intervention of the Holy Spirit. This divine knowledge is portrayed as the essence of eternal life, distinguishing the believer's secure standing from the world's pervasive confusion. The sermon concludes with an exhortation to trust in this revealed truth and to share it with others who have not yet come to know the Father through the Son.

Psalm 22:12–21 brings the reader into the interior experience of the suffering Messiah during the hour of crucifixion. This exposition traces the vivid imagery of encircling enemies, physical anguish, and divine abandonment as the psalmist's words find their ultimate fulfilment in the passion of Christ, the one who bore the curse in the place of his people. Main points: - the enemies encircling Christ — bulls of Bashan, dogs, and the congregation of the wicked - the physical sufferings of the crucifixion described prophetically - the cry for deliverance and the confidence of answered prayer Scripture references: - Psalms 22:1-21 - John 2; 7; 8; 12; 13; 16; 17 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-psalm-22-the-cross-and-crown-of-christ-part-2 Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

Judas chose a wrong path that led to his being possessed by the devil. He was warned, but he chose the path of destruction. Jesus knew He needed to go to the cross. Judas was not predetermined to go to hell. He chose to reject every opportunity of salvation offered to him. He is in hell today.

This sermon explores the local church as the primary divine instrument for preserving believers against apostasy, grounded in the text of Hebrews 10. The central argument posits that a genuine grasp of the life-transforming gospel, which grants unrestricted access to God through Christ's blood, naturally results in a corporate life of drawing near to God with confidence and holding fast to the confession of hope. The preacher emphasizes that the church is not merely an event to attend but a vital body of people united to Christ, where individual relationships with the local congregation reflect one's relationship with Jesus. By cultivating a convictional community that trusts in God's faithfulness and participates actively in body life, believers are equipped to endure to the end, avoiding the terrifying judgment associated with willful sin. The tone is both convicting and encouraging, urging the congregation to value their spiritual family as the essential antidote to spiritual drift.

I. As Children II. With Confidence III. In Unison

As he nears the end of his prophecy, Micah breaks into a lament. He openly mourns the loss of the godly and the pervasive practices of injustice. But in the final verse here, grief gives way to hope. God is still on the throne, poised to save those who call on him.

Movement 1: The Question of Christ's Identity (Matthew 16: 13-15) Movement 2: The Revelation of Christ's Identity (Matthew 16: 16-17) Movement 3: The Foundation and Security of Christ's Church (Matthew 16: 18) Movement 4: The Authority and Responsibility of Christ's Church (Matthew 16: 10-20) Movement 5: Theological Implications for the Church Today Movement 6: A Prophetic Word to the Contemporary Church Movement 7: Conclusion - Who Do You Say That I Am? The sermon explores Matthew 16:13–20 to demonstrate how the true identity of Jesus Christ secures the endurance, authority, and ultimate victory of His church. It confronts the spiritual danger of substituting genuine conviction with mere religious familiarity or cultural opinion, urging believers to personally embrace Christ as the Son of the living God through divine revelation. The message emphasizes that the church belongs entirely to Jesus rather than human leaders or institutions, framing spiritual authority as a humble, delegated stewardship rather than an instrument of control. By interpreting Christ's promise that the gates of death will not prevail against His people, the sermon challenges listeners to look beyond institutional metrics, attendance numbers, and cultural hostility. Ultimately, it encourages the church to face present suffering and uncertainty with boldness, anchoring its confidence in the unshakeable power of Christ's resurrection.