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This sermon explores the theological significance of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21-22, arguing that the description represents the present reality of the church rather than solely a future eternal state. The central message emphasizes that the church is the temple of God, illuminated by His glory, and called to reflect the light of Christ to a world in darkness. Key themes include the universal mission of the church to preach the gospel as the sole means of healing and salvation for the nations, drawing on Old Testament parallels in Isaiah and Ezekiel. The preacher urges believers to recognize their identity as the bride of Christ and to actively engage in evangelism, asserting that the open gates of the city invite all who believe while excluding the unclean. The tone is pastoral and exhortative, encouraging the congregation to boldly proclaim the gospel with the assurance that God alone converts hearts.

The sermon explores the declaration in John 4:42 that Jesus is the Christ, the Saviour of the world, using the conversion of the Samaritans in Sychar as a model for divine revival. It argues that the world, depicted by the unbelief of the Samaritans, is inherently in need of a deliverer due to its state of wickedness and spiritual darkness. The message highlights that God appointed Jesus as the Saviour, who revealed the truth about human sin and His own identity, fulfilled the Father's will through perfect obedience, and finished the work of redemption on the cross. The preacher emphasizes that salvation is found solely in trusting this finished work, urging listeners to move from head knowledge to personal faith in Jesus as their personal Saviour.

1. Darkness in Egypt. 2. Darkness in the world. 3. Darkness in our hearts.

The crucifixion of Christ was accompanied by darkness from 12–3pm, a torn veil, earthquakes, and the resurrection of some saints. What does these signs mean in the context of the crucifixion of Christ. Pastor Josh answers those questions and shows their relevance to the hope of the Christian.

This sermon explores the theme of true hope in a fallen world through the account of Jesus raising the widow's son at Nain. It argues that the gospel offers a message of hope to a world full of hurt, grounded in Christ's deep compassion, unmerited grace, and the life-giving power of His Word. The preacher contrasts the despair of the mourning crowd with the hope of Jesus' followers, illustrating how divine appointments provide opportunities for believers to share this hope. By examining the miracle as a parable for evangelism, the message emphasizes that salvation is a work of grace that transforms the dead in sin into new life. The sermon concludes with a call for believers to live out this hope, trusting in Christ's promises and actively sharing the Word to bring light into the darkness of human suffering.

Jesus healed the blind man in Mark chapter 8. But only after the man's friends brought him to Jesus. And only after Jesus took him by the hand and led him out of the city. The Great Commission is urgent and vital. We as Christians should be bringing people to Jesus. Only Jesus saves and brings us out of the dead state we were in. But Christians need to be pointing others to Christ. Hear Pastor Brian dive into this Biblical account to explain.

Trials and suffering reveal deep things of the soul. Thoughts that are often hidden even from the sight of the person himself. They bring us to the point of despair at times and in those moments our faith is revealed and the faithfulness of God is seen in ways unknown before. In this little Psalm we are invited into the very soul of King David as he pours out his troubled thoughts to God.

Sunday Morning Service, October 18, 2026