Deliverance on SermonAudio

The church glories in the sovereign deliverance God brings to protect his chosen people. 1. God's Power Remembered vs. 1-3 2. God's Victory Recognized vs. 4-6 3. God's Judgment Realized vs. 7-9 4. God's Salvation Brings Response vs. 10-12

In 2 Corinthians 5:9-21, Paul shows that those who are in Christ are new creatures, called to live for the One who died and rose again for them. Ronnie Burge explains that salvation is entirely by grace through faith, yet the changed Christian life requires diligence: cleansing away worldly filthiness, renewing the mind through God's word, and refusing spiritual stagnation. Drawing from his own testimony of deliverance, he urges believers to stay close to the word and let others see that Jesus Christ has made them different.

The sermon examines Psalm 50 to contrast empty religious rituals with a genuine, heartfelt relationship with God. It emphasizes that God desires thanksgiving and the keeping of vows rather than mere sacrificial offerings. The preacher urges believers to call upon God in times of trouble, highlighting His reliability and care compared to human limitations. This act of dependence serves to glorify God as He delivers those who trust in Him. Ultimately, the message encourages a life of authentic worship and reliance on God's eternal promises.

The most feared military commander in Canaan… was exhausted… unarmed… hidden beneath a rug… inside a woman's tent. And he thought that he had finally escaped judgment. But folks…while Sisera had escaped Barak… He had not escaped God. And that's where we pick up tonight.

This sermon explores Exodus chapter 5, using Pharaoh's defiance as a typological picture of Satan's resistance to God's deliverance. The preacher contrasts the crushing burdens of sin and worldly authority with the rest and freedom found in Jesus Christ. Key themes include the necessity of sacrifice for communion with God, the reality of increased spiritual conflict upon obedience, and the assurance that God's promises prevail despite immediate suffering. The message encourages believers to trust in Christ's finished work rather than their own efforts, affirming that God alone holds the final word over bondage and despair.

In the midst of a stunning defeat, David cries out to God to make sense of this setback. His complaint turns to confidence when he recalls the promises of God and remembers that he will be saved so long as the Lord is still standing.

The sermon explores the spiritual contrasts between worldly pride and divine sovereignty, using Herod's judgment and the church at Antioch as primary examples. It emphasizes that true power resides in God alone, contrasting Herod's self-exaltation with the humble, fasting-dependent ministry of Barnabas and Saul. The preacher highlights how prayer and fasting serve as vital tools for discerning God's will and engaging in spiritual warfare. By examining the transition from Peter's deliverance to the commissioning of missionaries, the message underscores the urgency of global evangelism. Ultimately, the congregation is challenged to adopt a missional mindset, relying on the Holy Spirit rather than human strength to fulfill God's purposes.

Folks… In Judges 4...God was the Deliverer! And everybody else… was simply an instrument in His hand. And that's where Judges 5 begins. Because after God gave Israel this tremendous victory… Deborah and Barak did something… Israel desperately needed to learn how to do. They remembered it! They didn't just celebrate the victory. They turned the victory… into worship. And that's where we pick up tonight.