We see that the same God of hope, power, and glory is present with us today as was present with the Israelites in Babylon. Though Jesus Christ has already come the first time, we now wait for His return. Therefore, we are in a season of waiting. This passage helps us understand what we should do while we wait for our Savior to return to this world. This sermon concludes a study of the book of Daniel by examining the eschatological promises in Daniel chapter 12, focusing on the assurance of God's ultimate plan amidst current global chaos and discouragement. The central message emphasizes that while the world often descends into disorder, believers are called to find hope in the certainty of the resurrection and the final judgment, where the names of the elect are securely recorded in the book of life. The text contrasts the inevitable wickedness of those without the Holy Spirit with the calling for believers to be purified and to shine with the brightness of the sky. The preacher urges the congregation to move beyond passive waiting by actively engaging in discipleship, specifically by identifying and mentoring a few individuals to become disciple makers. This active faith is presented as the practical response to God's promises, allowing the light of Christ to expose darkness and bring stability to a broken world.

This is the first part of Praying the Word of God discussing how to use the Word in our prayer life for deliverance in engaging the powers of darkness. This Spiritual Warfare teaching comes from years of research, personal involvement and commitment to see others released from the grips of the enemy. This is the audio content from the radio program called The Invisible War.

First CRC of Prinsburg September 20, 2026 9:30 AM

The sermon examines the dual nature of Jesus' authority as presented in the Gospel of Mark, focusing on the call of the first disciples and the exorcism in the synagogue. It argues that Jesus' command to 'follow me' establishes him as the supreme loyalty of a believer's life, requiring the renunciation of self-governance and the submission of career, family, and wealth to his lordship. Simultaneously, the encounter with the unclean spirit reveals Jesus' divine power to defeat the kingdom of darkness, demonstrating that his presence is both a source of grace for the willing and a terrifying judgment for the demonic. The central message is that true discipleship involves a personal, living encounter with the incarnate Son of God, who is both the desirable King to be followed and the Holy One whose presence exposes sin and defeats evil.

The sermon explores the biblical principle that a person's heart is aligned with what they truly value, using a personal anecdote about sharing a trophy to illustrate the choice between earthly rewards and spiritual generosity. It examines Matthew 6 to argue that Christians should prioritize storing up eternal treasures in heaven over accumulating earthly possessions or seeking human approval. The message emphasizes that God's approval and the joy of His presence are superior to any temporary worldly gain, citing Abraham's faith and Jonathan Edwards' concept of expanding one's capacity to enjoy God. Listeners are challenged to evaluate their time, focus, and desires to ensure they are rightly treasuring Jesus Christ, which leads to a life illuminated by light rather than consumed by darkness.

This sermon explores the authority of Jesus Christ over the spiritual realm and physical sickness as depicted in Luke 4, emphasizing that God's Word possesses limitless power to rebuke evil and heal the afflicted. The message reassures believers that while they may encounter demonic oppression or disease, they need not fear because God remains sovereign over all circumstances, using even suffering to conform believers to the image of Christ. By citing Romans 8, the text argues that all things work together for good to refine God's people, pointing ultimately to the future resurrection where sickness and evil are vanquished. The sermon concludes with a call to actively expand the kingdom of God through the proclamation of the gospel, asserting that the Word of God is the primary weapon against darkness and the source of true comfort for the church.

This sermon was preached on September 20, 2026 at Antioch Presbyterian Church, a congregation of Calvary Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America located in Woodruff, South Carolina. Pastor Zachary Groff preached this sermon entitled "The Spirit of Social Justice" on Exodus 23:1-9. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected].

The sermon explores the concept of spiritual darkness as a state of vanity, sorrow, and disconnection from God, using Ecclesiastes 5:17 as the primary text. It contrasts this condition with the biblical narrative of light, tracing the theme from Genesis to the New Testament to illustrate how humanity is born into a state of obscurity and error. The message emphasizes that salvation is a sovereign act of God who delivers believers from the power of darkness into the kingdom of His Son, enabling them to see the glory of Christ. Through the analogy of the blind man in John 9 and the plagues of Egypt, the sermon highlights that while the unregenerate are locked in thick darkness, God's people possess light and are called to reflect the praises of Him who has redeemed them. Ultimately, the tone is instructional and comforting, affirming that grace transforms the believer's perspective from one of stumbling in the dark to one of clear sight and purpose.

This sermon introduces a series on the five solas by examining the necessity of reformation within the church to counteract cultural conformity and doctrinal shallowness. It argues that the Reformation was a return to biblical principles, specifically highlighting the distinctiveness of Scripture, Christ, grace, faith, and God's glory against human tradition. The message identifies contemporary influences such as secularism, humanism, relativism, materialism, pragmatism, and mindlessness as threats that distort the pure gospel and reduce the church to a man-centered institution. By contrasting these errors with the timeless pillars of biblical Christianity, the sermon calls for a renewed commitment to deep theological understanding and spiritual transformation. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging believers to engage their minds in Scripture to discern truth and maintain a faithful witness in every generation.

Two People One Light Date: September 20, 2026 1. The Light Comes - Revelation 2. The Darkness is Loved - Depravity 3. The Light is Hated - Rebellion 4. The Light is Avoided - Concealment 5. The Light is Approached - Conversion 6. God's Work is Revealed - Gracer