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In Psalm 110, we see that Christ is both our reigning King and our everlasting Priest, and He will conquer all of His enemies. I. Jesus reigns over all peoples A. He sits at the Father's right hand in power (v. 1a) B. He will have dominion over His enemies (vv. 1b–2) C. His people offer themselves freely in His service (v. 3) II. Jesus is our Priest forever (v. 4) III. Jesus will bring His enemies to judgment A. He will render justice among the nations (vv. 5–6) B. He will lift up His head in victory (v. 7)

Psalm 22:12–21 brings the reader into the interior experience of the suffering Messiah during the hour of crucifixion. This exposition traces the vivid imagery of encircling enemies, physical anguish, and divine abandonment as the psalmist's words find their ultimate fulfilment in the passion of Christ, the one who bore the curse in the place of his people. Main points: - the enemies encircling Christ — bulls of Bashan, dogs, and the congregation of the wicked - the physical sufferings of the crucifixion described prophetically - the cry for deliverance and the confidence of answered prayer Scripture references: - Psalms 22:1-21 - John 2; 7; 8; 12; 13; 16; 17 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-psalm-22-the-cross-and-crown-of-christ-part-2 Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

Beloved in the Lord Jesus: "Sadam Hossein was bad, but his sons were horrible." These were the words of a man who knew all 3 of them personally. Sadam's sons, Uday and Qusay, threatened, abused, and killed people. They used $100. USD bills to light their cigarettes. They pushed their enemies off of 20-storey buildings. They plundered the people, rape and tortured them, especially female athletes. Because of his sons, many people turned against Sadam Hossein and didn't care when he was overthrown, though he was not as bad, and had surrounded himself with Christians. Now you will remember God gave Jacob the command to return to Canaan, settle there, and develop a nation where Messiah would come to redeem the world. And he did. But last week the scheming of Jacob's sons, Simeon and Levi…and their murderous plan …making trouble for Jacob. Today, see them carry out those plans and how they brought trouble to their family and the kingdom of God. Our headings are: 1. Deception 2. Destruction 3. Dejection Our goals are: That you will challenge others to live godly lives so they don't trouble the church of Jesus Christ, but rather, show Christ to be a loving and forgiving Savior.

This sermon explores the theological paradox that God chooses to display His glory and defeat His enemies through the weakness and vulnerability of His people rather than human strength. By examining Psalm 8:2 and its fulfillment in Matthew 21, the message highlights how the spontaneous praise of children and the humble entry of Jesus demonstrate that divine power is perfected in human frailty. The preacher connects this principle to the Gospel, citing 1 Corinthians 1 to show that God confounds the wisdom of the world by using the 'foolishness' of the cross and the faith of the weak. Drawing on examples like Jehoshaphat and Hannah, the sermon encourages believers to embrace their limitations and turn to prayer and praise as the primary means of finding strength and victory in times of grief or battle. The tone is pastoral and comforting, assuring the congregation that their honest cries and worship are sufficient for God to still the enemy and bring Him glory.

Part of the Be Joyful series in Philippians. Pastor Robert Rohlin moves from principle to practice: after recapping what it means to work out, not work for, your salvation, he opens Philippians 2:14-15 and Paul's command to "do all things without murmurings and disputings." He traces grumbling back to Israel in the wilderness, delivered through the Red Sea and complaining almost at once, and shows how the Greek word for murmuring mutters its own meaning. John Chrysostom calls the ungrateful murmurer a blasphemer, and Adrian Rogers admits he would rather be swallowed by a whale than nibbled to death by minnows. Then comes the positive call: blameless like Daniel, whose enemies could find no fault in him except his prayers, and "harmless," a word used of wine not watered down and of metal with no alloy. Why listen? Complaining comes naturally, and obedience done through gritted teeth is not the cheerful obedience Christ rewards. If small irritations have been wearing down your joy or your witness, this message shows how a grateful tongue and an unmixed life let a believer stand out clean in a crooked and perverse generation. This message covers verses 14 and 15a. Paul's call to shine as lights in the world (2:15b-18) is saved for the next message.

The sermon centers on the theological truth that salvation is entirely possible through God's grace, even when human effort fails. By examining the phrase "But God" in Romans 5, the message highlights the paradox of Christ dying for the ungodly and enemies of God, emphasizing that divine love is demonstrated through the ultimate sacrifice on the cross. The preacher uses personal anecdotes and biblical illustrations, such as the story of Abraham and Isaac, to underscore the substitutionary nature of Jesus' death. The tone is pastoral and urgent, calling listeners to recognize their inability to save themselves and to rely solely on the finished work of Christ for eternal life. This exposition serves as a reminder that God's faithfulness and the gift of eternal life are available to all who believe.

In Case 4, a troubled believer struggles with spiritual dryness, frequent stumbles, and coldness of heart—especially at the Lord's Supper—causing them to doubt whether their faith is genuine or merely hypocritical. Their core question asks how to discern whether scriptural promises or threatening warnings brought to mind originate from God or from Satan's deceptive influence. Samuel Pike addresses this by establishing that felt hardness and grief over coldness actually evidence true spiritual life rather than hypocritical indifference, and that emotional intensity is an unreliable measure of grace. He then provides a clear pastoral test for discernment: if a Scripture passage leaves the soul humble, in love with Christ, and fleeing from sin, it comes from God; but if it breeds spiritual laziness, presumption, or paralyzing despair that drives one away from God, it is an enemy's distortion.