Evangelism on SermonAudio

The sermon examines Galatians chapter two to defend the doctrine of salvation by grace alone against the false teachings of Judaizers who insisted on adherence to the Mosaic Law. Paul recounts his journey to Jerusalem to demonstrate that his gospel authority comes directly from God, not human approval, using Titus as proof that Gentile believers are not required to be circumcised for salvation. The preacher emphasizes that mixing works with grace nullifies Christ's work and places believers back under a yoke they cannot bear. Through this historical account, the message encourages Christians to remain faithful to the gospel despite opposition and to extend grace to new believers as they grow in their faith. Ultimately, the sermon calls the congregation to bold evangelism and steadfast reliance on God's strength rather than human effort.

In this evening exposition of Acts 10:24–35, Pastor Rockhill traces the providential meeting of the apostle Peter and Cornelius, a devout Roman centurion whose prayers and alms had come before God. His central burden is that the gospel breaks down every wall of separation between Jew and Gentile, fulfilling the ancient covenant promise that in Abraham's seed all the nations of the earth would be blessed. Pastor Rockhill draws attention to two intertwined themes God has been pressing upon the congregation: the church's calling to faithful evangelism, and the fulfillment of God's promise to bless the nations. He shows how Peter, having received his vision, now understands that he must call no man common or unclean whom God has cleansed, coming without objection to a Gentile home once forbidden to him. Careful doctrinal instruction accompanies the narrative. When Cornelius falls at Peter's feet, Peter refuses worship, declaring himself a mere man—a truth Pastor Rockhill applies against the veneration of saints and images and the denial of Christ's deity. He points to Ephesians 2 and Galatians 3 to show that believers of every nation are made one new man in Christ. The application is warm and searching: God shows no partiality, so His people must receive one another as brothers and sisters regardless of race or station, and must always be ready to give a reason for the hope within them as they carry the gospel to every tribe and tongue.

The kindness of Christ in coming to us in order that we may come to Him.

Preached at Holywell Evangelical Church, North Wales, UK

The sermon emphasizes the critical importance of prayer and intentional discipleship by examining Jesus' selection of the twelve apostles in Luke 6. It contrasts genuine saving faith with mere intellectual belief, using Judas Iscariot's distinction between knowing Jesus as a teacher versus a Lord to illustrate this point. Bro. Warren highlights the early church's devotion to prayer in Acts 1 and shares the historical impact of the Moravian prayer movement to demonstrate how persistent intercession leads to spiritual revival and global missions. The message urges believers to move beyond superficial Christianity by committing to consistent prayer and mentoring new converts toward maturity. Ultimately, it calls the congregation to recognize Jesus as Savior and King while actively participating in His work through prayer and evangelism.