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This sermon examines Isaiah 21, focusing on the prophetic judgments against Babylon, Edom, and Arabia as both historical events and symbolic foreshadowings of the final judgment of the world. The exposition highlights the emotional weight of these prophecies for the prophet and the people of Judah, emphasizing that God reveals His justice to instill holy fear in believers rather than anxiety about their own salvation. The text argues that the reality of divine judgment serves to motivate Christians to evangelize with compassion, trust God to vindicate them against enemies, and maintain distinct separation from the sinful world. Ultimately, the sermon presents these warnings as a backdrop that magnifies the grace of the Gospel, urging sinners to repent and find salvation in Christ to escape the coming night.

Psalm 25 is a prayerful meditation of David born out of his need for God's help in time of trouble that teaches us much of our merciful God and our dependence and dependent prayer upon Him. Great dangers and distress caused by enemies drive David to lift up his soul unto God for help. In doing so, he was reminded of the greatness of God and his own frailty in comparison. As David asks from God (1) to be delivered from his enemies and to not be ashamed before them, he also convicted to not be ashamed before his great God, and asks for (2) the guilt of his sin against God to be removed and (3) to be enabled to handle his difficulty in obedience to God, for God's glory. -- Psalm 25 begins with the memorable plea and theme of "To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul." David is humbly, trustingly, and meditatively offering up his very soul to his God… (1) …that he might be delivered from the enemies of God (vv2,19) (2) …that he might be forgiven for his sin against God (vv7,11,18) (3) …that he might be enabled unto obedience to the glory of God (vv2,4-5,20-21) I. Prayer (vv1-7) ---(v1) "I lift up my soul (to You)" ---(vv2-3) Trust in You and not be Ashamed ---(vv4-5) Teach me as I Wait on You ---(vv6-7) Remember but Remember not II. Meditation (vv8-15) ---(vv8-11) "Good and upright is the LORD." ---(vv12-15) "Who is the man that fears the LORD?" III. Prayer (vv16-22) ---(vv16-21) "Turn Yourself to me" ---(v22) "Redeem Israel…out of all their troubles!"

This sermon examines the imperative for the church to actively resist false teaching by first establishing a robust foundation in sound doctrine. It argues that believers must be consistently reminded of biblical truth to recognize and reject heretical distortions, emphasizing that ignorance of right teaching leaves the congregation vulnerable to deception. The text distinguishes between genuine theological debate and futile word battles with apostates, warning that engaging in public disputes with those who reject Scripture elevates error and leads to the ruin of hearers. Instead of dignifying false teachers with debate, the church is called to silence their influence, correct them privately with truth, and protect the flock from the catastrophic effects of spiritual confusion and disobedience. The overall tone is urgent and pastoral, urging both leadership and members to maintain doctrinal purity and accountability before God.

This sermon explores Psalm 27:1, emphasizing that the Lord is the believer's light, salvation, and strength. The message highlights the theological truth that humans are spiritually dead in their natural state and can only come to God through the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit, who grants the gift of faith. By examining Christ's divine identity and His role as the true vine, the exposition illustrates that all spiritual life and power flow from Him, rendering human effort insufficient. Consequently, believers are called to rest in the assurance that God alone provides their salvation and sustains their lives, leading to a bold confidence that no earthly enemy or circumstance should cause them fear.

Continuing on with the vision that Daniel saw, there appears an additional animal like vision, a male goat that he describes as a he-goat. This he-goat comes out of the west which would be in Europe to the mid-east. This he-goat has one very visible single horn protruding out from between its eyes. Now this he-goat comes close to the ram full of anger, breaking its horns eliminating it power over him and trampled upon it so that no other enemy of the he-goat could come to the aid of the ram. This victory caused the he-goat to sense a massive infusion of pride over this victory. In his strength his great horn was broken and instead of a single horn it developed into four new horns replacing the single one directed toward the four winds of heaven. The ram was powerless to defend himself and the goat subjugated the ram. The greatness that had characterized the ram now belonged to the goat. Previously none could escape from the ram's power; now none could escape from the goat. As soon as the goat was elevated to great power, his large single horn was broken off, and its place was taken by four prominent horns. The characteristics of this goat is similar to a previous beast that Daniel saw. Previously it was a leopard that had 4 wings. Both were imbued with strength and swiftness. The leopard had four heads. whereas the goat had four horns. Daniel did not understand the nature of these visions.

This psalm has all of the elements of a lament: turning to God, complaint, asking, and trust. The problem is enemies that are drowning David in sorrow over reproaches. Even his family abandons him. In his response to this situation David serves as an example for believers in asking God for mercy and requesting justice to be served. In this David is a type of the future Christ. Many parts of this psalm are used in the New Testament and often applied to Christ.

Psalm 21 is an exposition of Christ's kingly exaltation and ultimate triumph over his enemies, read in light of its fulfilment in the Lord Jesus Christ. The psalm is treated as the answer to the church's cry in Psalm 20, declaring that God has heard, blessed, and crowned the king with victory. The sermon grounds the believer's confidence in Christ's present session at the Father's right hand and his coming return in judgment. Main points: - the king's past blessings from God (verses 1-7) - the king's future triumph over his enemies (verses 8-12) - the church's response of praise and exaltation (verse 13) Scripture references: - Psalms 20; 21 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-psalm-21-the-kings-exaltation-and-future-triumph Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

The King, Not the Thing Our Commitments, Our Families, and Our Representation of Jesus Numbers 30–31 | Romans 12:1–2 | Ephesians 4–6 This message emphasizes that the circumstances we encounter are not meant to govern who we become; rather, the Lord uses those circumstances to transform us as we entrust ourselves to Him. It's not the thing that's changing us, but the King who is renewing us through the thing. Drawing from Numbers 30, the teaching examines the seriousness of our vows, commitments, and responsibilities before God. The Lord warns against rash promises and calls His people to live with integrity, wisdom, and faithful dependence upon Him. The instructions concerning fathers, daughters, husbands, and wives reveal the importance of accountability within the family and point us toward the greater picture of Jesus and His church. As our Head, Christ sacrificially loves, nourishes, cherishes, and continually intercedes for His redeemed people. Therefore, our marriages, homes, and relationships ought to faithfully reflect His character rather than the selfish patterns of this world. The message also revisits Balaam, whose counsel led Israel into compromise when he could not successfully curse those whom God had blessed. His example warns believers that the enemy often seeks to accomplish through compromise what he cannot accomplish through direct opposition. This is why we must remain attentive to God's Word and refuse to allow the world's thinking to govern our decisions, relationships, and responsibilities. Romans 12 provides the foundation for this transformed life. While the world is shaped by its experiences, pressures, and patterns without acknowledging G

The sermon examines 1 Samuel 13 to illustrate how Saul's self-willed assumption of priestly authority led to his divine rejection and a life characterized by perpetual conflict. By contrasting Saul's lack of peace with the promise in Proverbs 16:7 that those who please the Lord find peace even with enemies, the message highlights the spiritual danger of acting outside of God's appointed order. The preacher further distinguishes between genuine obedience and the hypocrisy of the Pharisees described in Matthew 23, arguing that true faith is evidenced by consistent fruit and inner righteousness rather than mere external position or eloquent speech. This analysis serves as a warning against conflating religious office with God's endorsement, urging believers to pursue a life of humility, meekness, and authentic peacemaking. The central intent is to encourage the congregation to examine their own hearts for self-will and to strive for the consistent, visible fruit of regeneration that defines a man after God's own heart.