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The sermon examines the Epistle of Jude, focusing on the identity of the author as a servant of Jesus and the specific audience addressed: those sanctified by God the Father, preserved in Jesus Christ, and called by His purpose. It explores the theological depth of sanctification through the work of the Trinity and the Word of God, emphasizing that believers are securely kept by the Father and the Son for eternal life. The message contrasts this secure preservation with the danger of false teachers who pervert grace into licentiousness, urging believers to earnestly contend for the faith once delivered to the saints. The tone is instructional and pastoral, encouraging the congregation to grow in the knowledge of God and to multiply in mercy, peace, and love as they reflect the praises of Him who called them out of darkness into His marvelous light.

The sermon examines the encounter between Jesus and the woman caught in adultery, highlighting how Jesus exposes the hypocrisy of the Pharisees while upholding the integrity of the Law. By challenging the accusers to cast the first stone, Jesus demonstrates that true conviction leads to repentance rather than mere shame, ultimately offering the woman grace and a command to turn from sin. The message connects this narrative to the broader theological theme of justification, asserting that Christ and the Father serve as the two witnesses who justify the elect rather than condemn them. Furthermore, the exposition transitions to Jesus' declaration as the Light of the World, contrasting the spiritual darkness of unbelief with the life-giving illumination found in following Christ. The tone is pastoral and comforting, emphasizing that believers are secured by divine mercy and are called to extend that same non-condemning grace to one another.

WHO WILL INHERIT THE AMERICA WE LEAVE BEHIND? Psalm 78:1–8 (KJV)This message examines America's changing political and cultural landscape from the 1960s through November 2026 and asks a far more important question: What spiritual inheritance are we leaving the next generation? Drawing from Psalm 78:1–8, the sermon presents three biblical truths: a people must remember their foundation, a generation must teach its children, and God's people must become a light to their nation. America may change politically, economically, and culturally, but the church's greatest responsibility remains unchanged: proclaim Jesus Christ, teach the next generation God's Word, and reach the lost with the Gospel. It will not ultimately matter whether a person dies a Republican or a Democrat. What matters eternally is whether that person knows Jesus Christ as Savior!

The sermon contrasts the first coming of Jesus as a humble lamb for salvation with His future return as a lion to execute judgment upon the ungodly. It defines ungodliness as a state of spiritual blindness, depraved desires, and irreverence toward God, emphasizing that all humanity is under the wrath of God due to sin. The central message highlights the profound grace of God, who demonstrated His love by sending Christ to die for sinners while they were still enemies, offering free salvation through faith alone. The preacher urges listeners to repent, turn from the darkness of sin, and trust in the atoning work of the cross to escape impending judgment and receive eternal life.

When we gather on the Lord's Day, we spend a significant amount of our time singing. Why? In Colossians 3:16-17 and Ephesians 5:18-21, we see that Christians are a singing people. We sing with sincerity and thanksgiving when we are filled with the Spirit and allow the Word to dwell in us richly.

In America, we now spend $220 per family on Halloween – and just $40 on Easter. Meanwhile, harvest festivals are increasingly excuses to celebrate the Day of the Dead, Wicca has become a badge of honor, and the horror genre is exploding. Kevin Swanson and Bill Jack discuss the history of Halloween, its modern descent into glorifying death and darkness, and whether Christians today should still celebrate it. They talk about… - How Christians changed the name and meaning of October 31 – but now we've reverted to the pagan holiday while keeping the Christian name - How religious beliefs are externalized in symbols, and where we put our money indicates where our heart is - The human impulse to worship what we fear, and how our reaction to covid explains our infatuation with celebrating death - Why infatuation with the occult is a recurring feature of modern thinking, and the connection to rock-and-roll - How Christians can repurpose Halloween to redeem it for a holy cause – rather than being Debbie Downers and refusing to get involved at all Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at [email protected] Subscribe for more biblical analysis of world events from Generations. #GenerationsRadio #Generations #KevinSwanson #Halloween

This sermon was preached on November 1, 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 "Raise a Contribution" on Exodus 25:1-9. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected].