Evangelism on SermonAudio

This sermon examines the early church in Antioch to demonstrate how the sovereign hand of God makes His invisible grace visible through the lives of believers. The exposition highlights four key aspects of this visible grace: the expansion of the gospel despite persecution, the encouragement provided by Barnabas, the edification of the church through Christ-centered teaching, and the equipping of the body through generous relief for those in need. Drawing on Old Testament parallels such as the Exodus, the message emphasizes that while God performs the heavy lifting of salvation, believers are called to actively participate in making this grace apparent through their conduct, worship, and community life. The tone is pastoral and exhortative, urging the congregation to examine whether their lives and corporate worship reflect the love and goodness of God, ultimately calling them to be a people who radiate the visible evidence of divine favor.

Join us this Sunday morning as RE Jeremiah Horner preaches from Psalm 118. Severn Run Evangelical Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), devoted to the pursuit of Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and worship as we seek to faithfully reach our community for Christ.

The Lord Jesus calls His people to take the Gospel to a hostile world. He calls them to be faithful despite the cost and risk of suffering and persecution. This message looks the promised suffering in the eye and seeks to call Christians and those considering becoming Christians to count the cost and then follow Christ. Because obedience to Christ is worth it!

This sermon explores the doctrine of unconditional election by examining Ephesians 1:3-7, defining it as God's choice of certain sinners for salvation in Christ before the foundation of the world. The teaching emphasizes that this election is based solely on God's sovereign will and good pleasure, rather than human merit or foreseen faith, thereby highlighting the sovereignty of God over human destiny. By contrasting this Reformed view with Arminian and Roman Catholic perspectives, the message clarifies that election is a source of humility and comfort, assuring believers of their security in Christ. The sermon addresses common objections regarding fairness and evangelism, arguing that election motivates the proclamation of the gospel rather than hindering it. Ultimately, the focus remains on Christ as the center of election, encouraging believers to trust in God's eternal plan and grace.