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VaultAI Summary: This exposition of John 17:12 explores the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints, emphasizing that Jesus Christ actively keeps His people from utter ruin and apostasy. The sermon highlights that salvation is not sustained by human effort or self-reliance, but by the sovereign power and vigilance of the Savior, who guards the souls of the elect as a shepherd watches over his sheep. By contrasting the faithful disciples with Judas, the 'son of perdition,' the text clarifies that those truly given to Christ by the Father are eternally secure, while those who fall away were never part of this divine covenant. The tone is pastoral and comforting, urging believers to find rest and assurance in the knowledge that their strength and safety reside entirely in Christ, who neither slumbers nor sleeps. Ultimately, the message calls for a daily dependence on the Lord, rejecting self-confidence in favor of trusting in His complete and faithful keeping power.

This sermon was preached on November 1, 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 "Raise a Contribution" on Exodus 25:1-9. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected].

The phrase "the whole world" in 1 John 2:2 clarifies the scope of Christ's atonement. It refers specifically to God's elect rather than every human being without exception.

Join us this morning as we listen to Pastor Matt Figura as he preaches to us from Romans 9 as we go through the Doctrines of Grace

A Reformation weekend sermon on the reformer's views on the doctrine of election.

Title: Election Day Passage: Genesis 13:8-11 Speaker: Ken Stodola Listen/watch us live on Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/ODBaptist Don't forget to share and subscribe Listen/watch us on sermons at: https://www.sermonaudio.com/source_detail.asp?sourceid=odbaptist Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Open-Door-115705998459103 1128 Oates Road Prattville, AL 36066 United States

In this text, we will learn that God is the great Cause of our salvation—and that He purposed to save us before time began. We will also learn that our salvation is sure—not because our faith is the root of God's plan—but because our response to the Gospel is the fruit of God's plan.

What does it mean to be a citizen of heaven while living in a world consumed by politics? That question sits at the heart of one of the most dramatic courtroom scenes in all of Scripture. In Pastor Paul Chapman's message, Jesus and Politics: Citizens of Heaven in a World of Politics, we explore John 18, where Jesus stands before Pilate, the most powerful political figure in the region, and the exchange that follows gives us five grounding truths that are just as relevant today as they were two thousand years ago. We discover that the kingdom of Christ is spiritual in nature, not a political movement to be won or lost on election day. We are reminded that this does not excuse us from engagement, but rather calls us to a higher and more purposeful kind of involvement, one rooted in truth, conscience, and faith. The tension between Rome, the religious establishment, and the revolutionary spirit of the age mirrors the fractured political landscape we navigate today. And yet Jesus, standing at the center of all that chaos, is unshaken. His composure before Pilate is not passivity. It is the confidence of someone who knows that all authority ultimately flows from above. If we are wrestling with anxiety about the direction of our world, this passage offers us something no political platform ever could, a peace that comes from knowing who is truly on the throne.

I. God Hears Our Prayer when in Distress (v. 1) A. God's People Often in Tight Spots: David, Our Lord, Us B. When We Call on Him as God of Our Righteousness C. As We Hope in His Mercy II. God Gives Boldness to Answer Our Enemies (vv. 2-5) A. Answer to the Great: Election and Answered Prayer B. Answer to the Angry: Fear God, Stop Sinning, Be Still C. Answer to the Careless: Worship God and Trust in Christ III. God Satisfies Us with Peace (vv. 6-8) A. You Are My Happiness, More Than Anything Here B. You Give Peace, Sleep, and Safety C. All These Blessings Ours in Jesus Christ (Eph. 1:3; 2:14)