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This sermon explores Mark 5:21-43, focusing on the miracles of Jairus' daughter and the woman with the issue of blood to illustrate the transformative power of Jesus. The central message emphasizes that while Jesus desires to touch and heal human brokenness, this encounter must occur on His terms rather than human demands. True faith is defined as unconditional surrender to Christ, which results in receiving new spiritual life and overcoming death. The preacher calls listeners to respond with gratitude, comfort in grief, trust in hopeless situations, and a commitment to being life-giving blessings to others. Ultimately, the passage points to Jesus as the Lord of Life who defeats sin and death through His sacrificial work.

The superficial peace sought by the world is contrasted with the profound, lasting peace offered by Jesus Christ. John 14 and supporting texts like Jeremiah and Psalm 73, argues that true inner peace is impossible without a reconciled relationship with God through the atonement of Christ. This divine peace is not merely an emotional state but a result of justification by faith and the ongoing transformation by the Holy Spirit. By focusing on Jesus' victory over sin and death, believers are assured of their security in God's love despite worldly tribulations. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to find their rest in Christ alone, knowing that He prepares an eternal place for them. Note: the video quits towards the end of the sermon

The sermon centers on the profound sacrifice of Jesus Christ at Calvary, drawing heavily from Psalm 22 to illustrate both His physical agony and spiritual separation from God as He bore the sins of the world. It emphasizes that every sin incurs judgment, yet Jesus paid the full price so that anyone who accepts His work can be forgiven and avoid eternal condemnation. The message connects this redemptive act to the institution of the Lord's Supper in 1 Corinthians 11, urging believers to partake in remembrance of His death until He returns. Participants are invited to examine their hearts for unconfessed sin before receiving the bread and cup, ensuring they honor the gravity of the covenant. Ultimately, the preacher highlights the immense love of God demonstrated through Christ's willing death, offering hope and salvation to all who believe.

Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 16 Article 6 How should David have responded to the death of his son Absalom? The sermon explores the complex intersection of personal grief and public responsibility through King David's reaction to Absalom's death. It contrasts the delicate approach of Ahimaaz with the harsh realism of Joab to illustrate how leaders must balance empathy with duty. The preacher emphasizes that Christian leadership requires sacrificial service, mirroring Jesus Christ who humbled himself to serve others. Despite human imperfections and weaknesses, sincere efforts to please God are accepted through Christ's righteousness. Believers are encouraged to serve with sincerity, trusting in divine grace rather than their own perfection.

Theme: Not only is he Lord of the natural and supernatural, Jesus is the solution for suffering and our deliverer from death. 1. Sickness and Suffering 2. "Go In Peace" 3. "Child Arise"

This sermon concludes a series on regeneration by examining Romans 6 to explain how the new birth fundamentally alters a believer's identity and daily conduct. The preacher argues that union with Christ in His death and resurrection breaks the dominion of sin, transforming believers from slaves of unrighteousness into slaves of righteousness. This ontological change necessitates a lifestyle that rejects former sinful patterns and actively pursues holiness as evidence of genuine faith. The message challenges both unbelievers to trust in Christ's redemptive work and professing Christians to live consistently with their new nature. Ultimately, the text emphasizes that salvation is not merely forgiveness but a radical reorientation of one's master and eternal destiny.

Have you ever wondered why you believe the Lord Jesus Christ and other people that were in your circle of friends do not believe in Jesus? Or perhaps why some people used to believe and now they don't . In fact , I know people who were saved around the same time that I was , and they were very excited about believing in Jesus and the new fellowship of friends and even going to church but now they don't believe. What happened? Well this passage of scripture found in the gospel of Mark describes different responses people have to the word of God . So , stick with me and let's discover why people respond the way they do and will their response last or even get them into heaven. So-Why did you believe in Christ?

Alex Newman is an award-winning international freelance journalist, author, researcher, educator and consultant.  He is senior editor for The New American.  He is founder and CEO of Liberty Sentinel and a national syndicator of radio and TV programs including Behind the Deep State which airs on WVCY Television (Milwaukee, WI) and VCY.TV.  He's authored or co-authored numerous articles and books including: Indoctrinating Our Children to Death and Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education and How We Can Win it Back.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.