Death on SermonAudio

1. Two Husbands 2. Only One Way to Remarry 3. Till Death Do Us Part

This sermon explores the high Christology of Colossians chapter 1, emphasizing that Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God and the firstborn of every creature. It argues that Christ's preeminence is evident in His role as Creator, Sustainer, and Head of the Church, asserting that all authority and existence derive from Him. The message highlights the theological certainty of His deity, refuting views that limit His status, and points to His resurrection as the definitive victory over death. Furthermore, it addresses the believer's identity, noting that through Christ's blood, enemies are reconciled and presented to God as holy and blameless. The sermon concludes with a call for believers to recognize Christ's supremacy in all areas of life, from career to home, trusting in His sovereign control and ultimate victory.

We do not lose heart: how do we keep from losing heart? How do we persevere when we are weak, afflicted and dying? Because God preserves His saints; therefore, His saints persecute in faith until resurrection and glory

Even to the scornful mockers, the message of grace is extended with an invitation to believe in the Lord's foundation stone, reinforced by a warning of the futility of all other refuges.

This sermon examines Ephesians 4, shifting focus from the unity of the Spirit to the diversity of gifts within the body of Christ. The central argument identifies the risen and ascended Jesus as the sole giver of New Testament church offices, grounding this authority in His victory over death and His fulfillment of Psalm 68. The exposition defines the specific word-based offices of apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher, distinguishing them from non-word-based roles like deacon. It further argues that the extraordinary offices of apostle, prophet, and evangelist ceased with the close of the apostolic age and the completion of the canon, leaving pastor and teacher as the enduring means of grace. The tone is instructional and Reformed, emphasizing the sufficiency of Scripture and the sovereign grace of God in equipping His people for service.

This sermon explores the theological foundation for rejoicing in suffering by examining 1 Peter 4:12-19, framing affliction as a sovereign act of God designed to test and purify faith. The message identifies five anchors for the soul, emphasizing that persecution is not an anomaly but a normal consequence of living as distinct exiles in a pagan world. It highlights the believer's union with Christ, asserting that sharing in His sufferings deepens intimacy with Him and guarantees the presence of the Holy Spirit. The preacher encourages the audience to view trials as evidence of genuine salvation and an opportunity to glorify God, rather than reasons for shame or surprise. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a posture of confident endurance, trusting that Christ has overcome death and that eternal glory outweighs temporary pain.

The sermon explores the theological distinction between sinlessness and perfection, using Hebrews 5 to demonstrate that Jesus was perfected through His obedience and suffering. It emphasizes that while believers are forgiven at salvation, they are not yet perfect, but are instead being shaped by the Holy Spirit into the likeness of Christ. The message highlights the ongoing process of sanctification, where God works in believers to refine their faith, attitude, and impartiality, much like a potter shaping clay. It concludes with a call to trust in Jesus as the author and finisher of faith, affirming that His victory over death secures eternal salvation for those who believe.