One God, Three Persons (Matthew 3:13-17) The sermon expounds on the doctrine of the Trinity, asserting that one God exists eternally in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Using Matthew 3 as the primary text, it illustrates this mystery through Jesus' baptism, where all three persons are simultaneously present and active. The preacher emphasizes that mere intellectual belief in God is insufficient for salvation, contrasting true faith with the trembling belief of demons. Central to the message is the gospel truth that Christ identifies with sinners to fulfill righteousness and bear their judgment on the cross. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to personal repentance and faith, urging them to rely on the triune God's grace rather than their own religious efforts.

Attributes of God Sunday School

Sunday PM, September 13, 2026

Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 17 Article 1 In our culture, where might we see envy in our own hearts? How has that envy been destructive to the peace we experience? The sermon explores the doctrine of the perseverance of saints, emphasizing that God's grace ensures believers are preserved despite their own foolishness or periods of backsliding. Using the narrative of Sheba's rebellion in 2 Samuel 20, the text illustrates how envy and passive aggression can create unnecessary conflict and destroy peace within communities. The preacher contrasts the destructive nature of jealousy with the restorative power of wisdom, highlighted by the wise woman who resolves the crisis through discernment rather than violence. By analyzing the failures of figures like Joab and Amasa, the message warns against assuming villainy where none exists and encourages reliance on God's justice. Ultimately, the teaching calls for contentment in Christ to overcome envy and foster genuine reconciliation among believers.

The sermon examines Romans chapter one to establish the doctrinal foundation of salvation by contrasting it with the state of ungodliness. It argues that humanity is without excuse because God's invisible attributes are clearly revealed through creation, leaving all people accountable for their rejection of Him. The preacher details a progressive descent into sin, starting with a lack of thankfulness and glorifying self over God, which leads to idolatry and moral depravity. This analysis serves to define the universal need for redemption by highlighting that true salvation is received through faith in Christ alone, not by works or religious effort. The message concludes with a pastoral prayer for comfort and a call to recognize the gravity of rejecting God's truth.

This sermon initiates a series on the doctrine of predestination by examining Ephesians 1:3-14, emphasizing that God alone is the author of salvation. The preacher argues that believers are blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places because God chose them in Christ before the foundation of the world, not based on foreseen faith or human merit. This eternal decree highlights God's absolute sovereignty and unconditional grace, ensuring that salvation brings glory to Him rather than boasting to man. The text reveals that faith itself is a gift from God, sealing believers with the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of their future inheritance. Ultimately, this doctrine fosters humility and dependence on Christ, reminding Christians that their identity and hope are rooted entirely in God's sovereign purpose.

After refuting the heretical Catholic/Protestant doctrine of baptismal regeneration and showing that water baptism is neither the mechanism of salvation nor a sacrament that imparts grace, the message goes on to refute the view of a few isolated "Baptists" that water baptism serves as an anointing for receiving spiritual gifts or requires administration solely by ordained pastors. Ultimately, the discourse clarifies that salvation comes exclusively through faith in the finished work of Christ, and warns against perverting the Scriptures to promote pet doctrines that have no support in the Bible.

The sermon argues against religious traditions that forbid marriage or dictate dietary restrictions, labeling them as doctrines of devils rather than true godliness. It emphasizes that salvation and holiness are inward transformations of the heart, not outward physical exercises or adherence to man-made rules. The preacher contrasts the profitlessness of legalistic rituals with the comprehensive benefit of seeking the kingdom of God first. By relying on Scripture, particularly 1 Timothy and Colossians, the message asserts that all things created by God are good when received with thanksgiving. Ultimately, true godliness yields spiritual nourishment and eternal life, whereas external conformity to tradition fails to address the condition of the soul.