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Because God in Christ has forgiven our infinite sin debt, we must forgive others without limit lest we invite God's judgement for failing to forgive them.

The writer of Hebrews makes a statement here that we MUST think about carefully. He says that Jesus "entered the Most Holy Place once for all…" that is a profoundly important idea. That Jesus did something, accomplished something that would never need to be repeated, nor modified and that this thing that He did was for all… but it also raises some questions which must be addressed and those questions revolve around two words… ONCE and ALL

This passage teaches that love fulfills God's law. Believers, united to Christ by grace, are no longer under the condemning power of the law, yet are called to obey it as a rule of life. Love is not mere feeling, but covenant faithfulness expressed in justice, purity, and neighborly duty. True obedience flows from redeemed hearts, and the Spirit enables the church to live as God's obedient people.

Jesus shows us what it means to love much.

This sermon explores the spiritual blessings of redemption and forgiveness found in Ephesians 1:7, emphasizing that these gifts are secured solely through the blood of Jesus Christ. The message highlights that all humanity is born into bondage to sin and the influence of Satan, necessitating a divine intervention that no human effort or moral works can achieve. By examining the Old Testament sacrificial system as a shadow of Christ's ultimate atonement, the exposition clarifies that redemption is a completed act where the sin debt is fully paid and the believer is set free. The tone is both convicting regarding the universal need for salvation and comforting in the assurance that God's grace is abundant, inexhaustible, and sufficient for all who place their faith in Christ. Believers are encouraged to live in the present reality of their secured status, recognizing that their forgiveness is final and their identity is rooted in this rich grace.

The sermon addresses the spiritual dangers of financial bondage, identifying the lust of the eyes as a primary cause of a defiled conscience. It establishes that all wealth belongs to God and warns against the deceptive nature of riches, which can lead to pride, idolatry, and misery. The speaker outlines practical biblical principles for financial health, including diligent work, saving with a budget, avoiding debt on depreciating assets, and resisting impulse buying. Emphasis is placed on generous giving and tithing as acts of worship that protect believers from spiritual destruction. Ultimately, faithful management of money serves as a test of character and a prerequisite for receiving greater spiritual responsibilities.

This sermon outlines ten compelling reasons for every believer to engage in personal evangelism, grounding the call in the Great Commission passages found in Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and Acts. It emphasizes that evangelism is not merely a corporate duty of the church but an individual responsibility that flows from a genuine love for God and obedience to His commands. The message argues that sharing the gospel is an act of compassion and a fulfillment of the royal law, distinguishing it from mere religious duty by highlighting the constraining love of Christ as the primary motivator. It further teaches that evangelism provides spiritual stability and protection for the believer, serving as a key component of the armor of God. Finally, the sermon urges the audience to view soul-winning as a wise pursuit and a debt owed to the lost, reminding them that their eternal reward and the salvation of others depend on their faithful witness.

Much Forgiven, Much Love Psalm 51: 1-4,7-12; Luke 7:36-50 September 13, 2026

The sermon explores the theological tension between divine justice and mercy, using the courtroom metaphor to illustrate how a just God acquits the guilty. It begins by establishing the universal guilt of humanity as presented in the first three chapters of Romans, covering the immoral, the religious, and the Jewish. The central message focuses on the pivot point of "but now," where the righteousness of God is revealed apart from the law, witnessed by the prophets and received through faith in Jesus Christ. The exposition highlights key terms such as "justified freely," "propitiation," and the cross as the new mercy seat where God's wrath is fully satisfied. The conclusion urges believers to stop attempting to pay their own spiritual debts and instead rest in the completed work of Christ, who is both just and the justifier of those who believe.