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Obedience to God is essential to the blessing of being a child of God. God blessed Israel with a man named Moses. He was faithful. After his death, God blessed the nation with a man named Joshua. He too was faithful. Two and half tribes decided not to settle in the land of Canaan. Moses commanded them to cross over and help their brethren take the land of Canaan. They did that. Now they needed to go back home and settle their land and reunite with their families.

Exodus: Saved to Serve "The River of Death and the River of Life" Exodus 7:14-25 Revelation 22:1-5 The Rev. Rhett Dodson Sunday 10:30AM 10-4-2026 https://gracechurchpca.org.

An exposition of John 18:28–32 examining the opening exchange between the Jewish leaders and Pontius Pilate as they deliver Jesus for execution. The sermon traces the bitter irony of the chief priests refusing to enter the praetorium for fear of ceremonial defilement while simultaneously conspiring to put the innocent Son of God to death, and shows how their very actions fulfil Jesus' earlier words concerning the manner of his death. Main points: - the irony of the Jewish leaders' ceremonial scruples at the very moment of their greatest moral corruption - the significance of Roman authority and why the Jews could not execute Jesus themselves - the sovereign fulfilment of Christ's own predictions concerning the kind of death he would die Scripture references: - Numbers 9:6-14 - Psalm 2:1-2 - John 3:14; 8:28; 12:32-33; 18:1-32 - Acts 2:23; 4:27-28 - Romans 8:31-32 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-john-18-the-trial-before-pilate-part-1-2 Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

This sermon emphasizes the imperative to continue in the truths learned from Scripture, using the analogy of blind skiers relying on sighted guides to illustrate how believers depend on God's Word for direction in life. The central message urges Christians to move beyond mere intellectual learning to a state of conviction where the truth holds them, ensuring they remain steadfast amidst persecution and deception. Key theological themes include the inspiration and sufficiency of the Bible for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness, as well as the necessity of abiding in Christ to bear fruit. The tone is pastoral and instructional, encouraging the congregation to trust in the reliability of God's Word as their primary resource for spiritual growth and daily living. The sermon concludes with a reflection on the Lord's Supper, reminding believers that salvation is begun by faith in Christ's death and carried out by faith in His living presence.

God's holy justice against sinners has been satisfied by the death of His Son. Those who forsake their own righteousness can by faith receive right standing before God. While our works condemn us, Christ's work saves.

John 12:32-33 "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. This he said, signifying what death he should die." This sermon examines Jesus' prophecy of His death as a fulfillment of Old Testament types, specifically the bronze serpent in Numbers 21 and the messianic ensign in Isaiah 11. The central message highlights the drawing power of the cross, which manifests God's love and invites all types of people to faith, regardless of their background or social standing. The preacher addresses the objection that the Messiah must abide forever by explaining the necessity of the resurrection for eternal life. The tone is both instructional and urgent, concluding with a warning to accept the light of the gospel before it is withdrawn, urging listeners to respond to the Savior's drawing power immediately.

The emphasis of this message is to proclaim how Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and we are all sinners. We may not want to admit to ourselves we are sinners, and certainly not to God. But we are all sinners. A person must admit to God they are a sinner, which is difficult, but the reward is greater than can be imagined. ETERNAL LIFE! RELIEF FROM THE PENALTY OF SIN! An eternal home in heaven replaces eternity in the flames of the Lake of Fire! All because a lost person admits to God, they are a sinner and cannot do anything about it. Jesus is the only one that can help. Jesus has come to this earth, lived a perfect life and died a perfect death at the hands of sinners. But Jesus would not, could not stay dead! He arose from the dead while he was dead. And Jesus gives eternal life to all who come to him and ask. Come to Jesus today!

(AI Generated Summary) This sermon explores the necessity of the new birth by examining the nature of the human heart, which is described as a complex entity comprising mind, affection, and will. The central argument posits that every person is inherently driven to seek happiness, and the direction of this pursuit determines one's spiritual trajectory. By citing examples such as Jesus, Moses, and early Christians, the message illustrates that true contentment is found only in obedience to God, whereas setting one's mind on the flesh leads to hostility toward God and ultimate death. The teaching concludes that because the natural heart is deceitful and unable to submit to God's law, regeneration is not optional but essential for seeing the kingdom of God and finding rest.