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We must know what the Lord hates, in leaders and in us.

This teaching explores the book of Esther as a profound demonstration of God's sovereign preservation of His people, even in the absence of His explicit name. The sermon highlights the theme of divine providence through the narrative's reversals, such as the rise of Esther and the fall of Haman, arguing that these events are orchestrated by God rather than mere coincidence. It connects the historical context of the post-exilic era to the theological truth that God remains the main character of the Old Testament, working through human weakness to fulfill the Abrahamic covenant. The message emphasizes that God's faithfulness is evident in the details of history, offering comfort and assurance that He continues to protect His people against their enemies. Ultimately, the sermon encourages believers to remember God's past deliverance as a foundation for trust in His ongoing faithfulness.

This sermon was preached on October 25, 2026 at Antioch Presbyterian Church, a congregation of Calvary Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America located in Woodruff, South Carolina. Pastor Zachary Groff preached this sermon entitled "One Mediator Between God & Man" on Exodus 24:12-18. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected].

The sermon explores the connection between knowing God through His Word and the spiritual strength required to live a victorious Christian life. Drawing from Psalm 119 and Daniel 11, the message argues that true believers are called to do heroic exploits against both inward iniquity and outward oppression from men. The preacher challenges the congregation to move beyond complacency and theoretical knowledge, urging them to actively engage in spiritual warfare and evangelism despite the risk of persecution. By examining the experiences of David, Job, and Paul, the text emphasizes that God equips believers with everything necessary to endure suffering and remain faithful. The central exhortation is to trust in God's deliverance and to boldly serve Him, recognizing that the absence of opposition often signals a lack of diligent witness in a wicked world.

In Psalm 109, we see that because the Lord is a righteous Judge who defends the needy, His people can appeal to Him for justice and trust Him for deliverance when they face wicked opposition. I. David cries to God while being hated despite his love. (vv. 1–5) II. David appeals to God to judge the wicked. (vv. 6–15) III. David exposes the wickedness of his accusers. (vv. 16–20) IV. David pleads for God's mercy and deliverance. (vv. 21–29) V. David praises God for defending the needy. (vv. 30–31)

Generational Warfare Taking Every Thought Captive, Tearing Down Strongholds, and Preparing the Next Generation to Walk with Jesus Primary Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1–6 This message emphasizes the spiritual responsibility of believers, particularly parents and grandparents, to prepare the next generation to recognize truth, resist deception, and walk faithfully with Jesus. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 10:1–6, it reveals that our warfare is not against people but against the lies, false reasoning, and fortified patterns of thinking that exalt themselves against the knowledge of God. The weapons of this warfare are not fleshly but mighty through God, enabling His people to tear down strongholds and bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. The message begins by highlighting the power of songs of deliverance, those testimonies of God's faithfulness that remind others of what He has brought His people to, through, and beyond. Through Psalm 32:7, Psalm 142:7, and Psalm 8:2, we discover how praise strengthens believers, confronts the enemy's accusations, and encourages others to see God's greatness beyond their immediate circumstances. These testimonies become a spiritual inheritance that strengthens future generations. The sermon then examines the enemy's strategy of deception, illustrated through Adam and Eve in the garden, the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, and the serpents in Numbers 21. While the enemy seeks to undermine confidence in God's Word, Jesus demonstrates that victory is found through trusting and obeying what God has spoken. Just as the Israelites were instructed to look upon the bronze serpent and live, we must continually look

Robert Strivens preaches from Psalm 72 on the kingdom of Christ, asking what it means to live under His rule. The psalm speaks first of Solomon's reign but points forward to the Lord Jesus Christ. Five marks of His kingdom are set out: righteousness, with justice for the poor and oppressed; prosperity and peace; a reign that reaches the ends of the earth; deliverance, rooted in Christ's compassion for needy sinners; and everlasting honour to the King. The sermon encourages believers to live to His glory and to look forward to the day the whole earth is filled with His glory.

Today's Sunday School examines the doctrine of federal headship and imputation as presented in the Second London Confession of Faith, specifically regarding the consequences of the Fall. It distinguishes between the natural relationship of descent from Adam and the covenantal appointment of Adam as the representative of all mankind, explaining how guilt is imputed and corrupted nature is conveyed through ordinary generation. Pastor Jason refutes the idea that sexual intimacy is inherently sinful by clarifying that original sin is transmitted through procreation without defiling the marriage bed, citing Hebrews 13:4. While emphasizing the depth of human depravity from conception to death, he concludes with the hope of deliverance found in Jesus Christ, who sets believers free from the dominion of the first Adam.

How does God introduce himself before he gave Israel the law? This is important for God's people to consider.

This sermon examines Moses' persistent objections to God's call in Exodus 4, highlighting how his excuses for inadequacy and doubt ultimately reveal a sinful reluctance to obey. The text presents God's patient response, which includes providing supernatural signs to authenticate Moses and appointing Aaron as a spokesperson, yet firmly commands Moses to proceed. The preacher argues that while honest questions are permissible, using discomfort or personal limitations as reasons to avoid God's clear direction is insulting and contrary to biblical wisdom. By contrasting Moses' hesitation with Christ's willing self-emptying and obedient sacrifice, the sermon urges believers to reject the false notion that comfort or discomfort is a guide for ministry. Instead, Christians are called to act in joyful obedience, trusting in God's equipping power rather than their own feelings or capabilities.