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Sunday Evening Service, July 26, 2026

Elisha and the Widow's Oil

The sermon explores the concept of incorruptible salvation through three incorruptible things found in 1 Peter. First, believers possess an inheritance in heaven secured by a lively hope rooted in Christ's resurrection. Second, redemption was purchased not with perishable wealth but with the precious blood of Jesus, fulfilling the Passover lamb imagery. Third, the believer is born again through the enduring Word of God. The message emphasizes that only the innocent blood of Christ can satisfy divine justice and pay the debt of sin, urging listeners to personally apply this sacrifice to their hearts.

Using the parable of the unforgiving servant, Jesus teaches us that Christians owe forgiveness to their debtors. Why? 1. They have been extravagantly forgiven by God. 2. In forgiving them, they now belong to God. 3. They need to love both the gift and the Giver of forgiveness. Forgiveness from the heart does not mean that there are not consequences for actions nor does it minimize sins/debts, but it mean we must give up our right to get even.

Teaching on Deuteronomy 15:1-18

WHEN GOD GIVES YOU SOMEONE TO LIVE FOR. [The Grace That Saved You Was Never Meant to Stop with You.] Luke 10:33–35 KJV WHEN GOD GIVES YOU SOMEONE TO LIVE FOR explores the transforming power of God's grace through the parable of the Good Samaritan. Using the true story that inspired Ordinary Angels as an opening illustration, this message shows that Christ rescues broken people, redeems their past, and gives them a new purpose in serving others. Above all, it points to Jesus Christ as the true Savior who came to where we were, paid our sin debt, and calls us to carry His compassion into a hurting world. This message reminds us that every ordinary believer can become an extraordinary witness when Christ transforms the heart and sends that life into a hurting world. God often rescues broken people by giving them a purpose greater than themselves. When Christ changes your heart, He also changes who you live for.

The sermon explores the profound depravity of sin by contrasting its blinding, degrading, and destructive effects with the redemptive power of God's grace. It argues that sin obscures spiritual truth, reduces humanity to a beastly state, and leads inevitably to eternal death, leaving individuals unable to save themselves. The preacher emphasizes that only the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the cross could pay the infinite debt owed for such wickedness. By highlighting the severity of divine wrath against sin, the message underscores the magnitude of God's love in providing salvation through faith rather than human effort. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to recognize their desperate need for redemption and to respond with repentance and worship.

This podcast episode explores the biblical dangers of wealth and the call to faithful stewardship through a discussion of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress and key Scripture passages. The speakers analyze how the love of money can distort motives in ministry and daily life, warning against compromising integrity for financial gain or social status. They emphasize that while wealth itself is not sinful, it becomes an idol when it replaces God as the primary focus of one's heart and trust. Practical advice is offered on maintaining financial wisdom, avoiding debt, and teaching children to manage resources with a spirit of generosity and worship. The conversation concludes by encouraging believers to stay fixed on Christ through Scripture, prayer, and accountability to resist the temptation of easy paths.