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Satan is a real, destructive enemy who deceives, tempts, blinds many to the gospel, entangles us in sin. But Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came to undo his works. Through His death and resurrection, Christ dealt with sin, defeated the powers of darkness, and offers forgiveness, freedom, and reconciliation with God. Evil will not have the last word: Christ will judge it, overthrow Satan, and bring His people safely into glory.

Psalm 22 is a messianic psalm that moves from the desolation of Christ's suffering to the triumph of his exaltation. This first instalment works through verses 1–11, examining how David's Spirit-inspired words anticipate the cry of the forsaken Son on the cross, the mocking of his enemies, and his confident appeal to the God who had been his refuge from birth. Main points: - the cry of dereliction and the apparent silence of God - the contrast between the fathers' deliverance and Christ's abandonment - the mockery of enemies and the sufferer's appeal to God's covenant faithfulness Scripture references: - Psalm 22:1-11 - Matthew 27:35-46 - Mark 15:24-34 - Hebrews 2:11-12 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-psalm-22-the-cross-and-the-crown-of-christ-part-1 Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

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)

Folks… the goodness you see at the cross. And…the EVIL of man… that you see at the cross! But… there's one last thing that I want you to see. Last week… we talked about the placing of these two trees. And we also talked about… the purpose of these two trees. But this morning… I want you to see the power of these two trees.

This sermon examines the narrative of the Gibeonites in Joshua chapter 9 to illustrate the enemy's primary strategy of deception and manipulation. The central message identifies the greatest sin as living independently of God, a state induced by the enemy's desire to confuse the mind and sever believers from divine counsel. By citing passages such as 1 Timothy 4:1 and James 4:6, the teaching warns against seducing spirits and doctrines that encourage self-reliance over submission to God. The tone is convicting yet pastoral, urging believers to test spirits against the Word of God and to acknowledge their propensity for independence. Ultimately, the message offers hope through God's mercy, encouraging a return to dependence on Christ for victory and spiritual clarity.

This sermon addresses the sin of anxiety by examining Christ's command in the Sermon on the Mount to not worry about material needs. The central argument posits that anxiety is fundamentally a lack of faith and a failure to trust in God's sovereign providence, illustrated through the examples of birds and lilies. The preacher emphasizes that believers are more valuable than these creatures and that their identity as God's children provides a secure foundation for trust, distinct from the worldly concerns of non-believers. The message concludes with a call to seek God's kingdom and righteousness first, asserting that this spiritual priority liberates believers from the burden of temporal worries and directs their focus toward eternal security in Christ.

The song of Moses is the song of the Redeemed.

The sermon centers on the command to be perfect as God is perfect, clarifying that this standard is attainable through the empowering work of the Holy Spirit rather than human effort alone. It distinguishes between devotional application and doctrinal truth, warning against misapplying passages like the Sermon on the Mount or the Book of Acts to personal salvation. The message confronts the popular notion that God loves everyone in a way that guarantees salvation, asserting instead that the wrath of God abides on those who do not accept Christ, while God's love is demonstrated by sending a Savior for all. The preacher emphasizes that true perfection involves loving enemies and living a Spirit-filled life, reflecting God's character through the believer's conformity to the image of His Son. Ultimately, the call is to recognize one's lost state, accept Jesus as the only way to heaven, and allow the Holy Spirit to perfect faith, patience, and attitude in daily life.

This sermon examines the account of the Gerasene demoniac in Mark 5 to illustrate that human effort is insufficient to overcome spiritual bondage, whereas Jesus possesses the exclusive power to deliver and restore. The message highlights the enemy's tactics of isolation and division, contrasting them with the unified front of the demonic forces known as Legion. It emphasizes that Jesus intentionally seeks out the lost individual, crossing barriers to offer compassion and freedom where no other person can succeed. The preacher urges the congregation to recognize the destructive nature of sin and the importance of church unity in the face of spiritual opposition. Ultimately, the text affirms that Jesus remains the only one capable of taming the uncontrollable and saving souls, calling believers to trust in His power over all circumstances.