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The sermon explores Jesus' strategic method for global evangelism, which relies on calling, appointing, and sending a select few laborers rather than the masses. Drawing from Matthew 9-10 and Luke 10, the speaker identifies eleven characteristics of these men, including being equipped, urgent, compassionate, and hardworking. The central argument emphasizes that true ministry requires men who possess shepherd's hearts and are deeply committed to the harvest of souls. This theological framework serves as a foundation for the church's commitment to training pastors and supporting cross-cultural missions. The message challenges the congregation to pray fervently for more laborers and to support those whom God has uniquely called to this work.

This sermon explores the fifth commandment by establishing that love for God is fundamentally demonstrated through how one relates to other people. The speaker identifies God's sovereign providence as the foundation for this ethic, arguing that He ordains all relational positions and authorities. The central focus is defined as relational authority serving as a test of genuine love for God, extending beyond family dynamics to all social interactions. Christ is presented as the sole fulfiller of this commandment through His sinless obedience in every relationship, providing the necessary righteousness for believers. The ultimate fruit of understanding this truth is a God-centered and gospel-driven reformation of all human relationships, aligning all earthly relationships with heavenly order and harmony.

Join us Sunday mornings at 11am as Pastor Jesse preaches through Paul's letter to the Colossians. 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.

Continuing his series in the Gospel of John, Pastor Rockhill brings the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well to its climax in John 4:25-30. His central burden is to display how Christ patiently, compassionately, and deliberately draws a guilty, hardened sinner to faith, breaking down her resistance until she rests in Him alone. As the woman deflects to the coming Messiah, Pastor Rockhill traces both the Samaritan hope of a prophet like Moses and the Jewish longing for a Davidic king. He shows that both expectations were partial, and that the full witness of Scripture presents the Messiah as prophet, priest, and king. Even more, when Jesus declares, "I who speak to you am He," He uses the covenant name of God—the great I AM—revealing Himself not merely as the anointed one but as the Lord Himself, come in the flesh to offer the living water of the Spirit and the forgiveness of sins. Pastor Rockhill dwells on the woman's transformation: her shame lifted, her guilt washed away, she leaves her water pot behind and runs to invite her city, "Come, see a man." This, he explains, is the fruit of Spirit-wrought conviction—sin exposed, then grace freeing the sinner to live boldly. The application is warm and evangelistic. Believers cannot compel anyone to Christ; they can only point others to Him and trust the Spirit to work. Pastor Rockhill urges every hearer to humble themselves, call on Christ, and, freed from condemnation, joyfully share the gospel with those around them, all to the glory of God alone.

Why is the world in such a mess? Why are our individual lives so broken? Why do people end up in hell? Who is to blame? Is there any hope? Anyone who can help us? Listen to discover the answer to these questions.

The sermon defines worship as the heart's ultimate seeking and treasuring of God, contrasting true devotion with the universal human tendency toward idolatry. It argues that genuine conversion involves a radical shift in allegiance where believers repent of sin, exercise faith in Christ, and commit to building His kingdom rather than merely making religious decisions. Drawing parallels between Israel's exile in Babylon and the believer's journey from spiritual death to life, the text emphasizes that the Holy Spirit stirs hearts to abandon worldly idols for divine satisfaction. The central message asserts that the primary goal of salvation and evangelism is not church growth but the creation of sincere worshippers who find their rest and joy exclusively in Jesus Christ.

The sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus' presence in Mark chapter 2, contrasting the desperate crowd seeking Him with modern apathy toward church gatherings. It highlights Jesus' authoritative teaching and His primary mission to preach the gospel rather than merely perform miracles. The preacher uses the story of the paralytic lowered through the roof to illustrate the necessity of compassionate, persistent evangelism among believers. By personifying the friends as Compassion, Faith, Works, and Determination, the text emphasizes that saving faith often requires others to act on their behalf. Ultimately, the message calls the church to maintain a burden for the lost and to remain faithful in sharing the gospel despite obstacles.