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Where does one begin when they consider their problems? In this sermon, "The Lord is my Light" from Psalm 27:1–14, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones tells that most often people begin with their problems and then move toward the Lord. However, Christians ought to follow the psalmist's example and begin with God and heaven, then move to their problems in light of those things. When they pray, they ought not begin with petitions, but begin with praise and adoration of the Lord, gazing on His beauty and excellence. Why? Dr. Lloyd-Jones unfolds through this psalm that God's unchanging character, His goodness, and excellence changes the perspective. Nothing is so big and so awful when it is looked at in regard to who the Lord is. Then the Christian must make their requests known to the Lord, having full confidence that He is greater than any problem and fully capable of ruling over them.

The sermon examines the marks of grace that distinguish true believers from nominal Christians, focusing on the believer's attitude toward sin. It emphasizes that God is perfectly holy and light, requiring a life consistent with this truth rather than mere verbal profession. True faith involves an ongoing struggle against sin, characterized by repentance and daily confession to maintain fellowship with God. The message highlights Jesus Christ as the propitiation for sins, appeasing God's wrath and providing continuous cleansing through His sacrifice. Ultimately, the text encourages believers to pursue holiness while resting in the assurance of forgiveness and advocacy found in Christ.

The sinner thinks God is like a human. They believes God will simply forget their sin. They assume God will forget it and not deal with it. But does God overlook sin? Is He not the solemn judge of the heavens and earth? The atheist outright rejects this God and their life is lived accordingly with no contradiction. The atheist believes there is no God and their actions mirror those beliefs. In this sermon on Psalm 50:1–23 titled "Dead Religion," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones sets forth to express how there is a human worse than the atheist: they claim to believe in God yet lives their life as if there is no God. Exploring Psalm 50:1–23, Dr. Lloyd-Jones explains that this person believes that God is like themselves. They believe that God will not deal with sin and they ignore God's wrath. They deny God's judgement, assuming there is no hell. They minimize their own sin. This error is not simply doctrinal deficiency, but they have made a god in their own image. On the contrary, God wants people to know who He truly is. Listen as Dr. Lloyd-Jones calls the hearer to rightly know God and see His salvation so that Christians may live lives praising and glorifying His name.

Nine Marks of a Healthy Church grew out of a sermon series preached by Mark Dever to his congregation at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. First published in 2000 and now in its third edition (2013), the book is a sustained argument that most contemporary churches have confused numerical growth, cultural relevance, and program excellence with genuine health. Dever contends that a truly healthy church is built not on technique but on faithfulness to Scripture across nine identifiable marks. The book is organized in two movements. The first five marks address the content of the church's message — preaching, theology, the Gospel, conversion, and evangelism. The last four address the community of the church — membership, discipline, discipleship, and leadership. Dever writes not as a theorist but as a practitioner who has applied these principles for more than two decades at one congregation, watching them produce a church that is neither liberal, seeker-sensitive, nor merely traditional but genuinely biblical. The third edition was revised in light of nearly twenty years of pastoral experience and includes updated prefaces, a foreword by David Platt, and a more mature reflection on what Dever has learned. The 9Marks ministry (9marks.org) has since grown into a global network of resources, churches, and training rooted in these nine convictions.

This sermon examines Daniel chapter 2 to highlight the supremacy of God over human kingdoms and the call for believers to remain faithful in their daily walk. The preacher contrasts the temporary nature of earthly power with the eternal kingdom established by Christ, emphasizing that human wisdom ultimately fails before divine revelation. Key lessons include spiritual leadership rooted in humility rather than ambition, the futility of false religions, and evangelism as God's work through faithful witness. The message encourages listeners to trust in God's providence during crises and to seek His glory above personal reputation or success. Ultimately, the sermon urges the congregation to live faithfully, knowing that God uses ordinary believers to make a lasting difference for His kingdom.

In 3 John we see little sketches of three church leaders; there is Gaius the generous, Diotrephes the selfish, and Demetrius the gracious. Each is an example, either good or bad.