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This morning we are going to get back to the major theme of this portion of the Sermon on the Mount, which is Jesus identifying and calling out religious hypocrisy. In this message, we will look at His calling out of hypocritical forgiveness and hypocritical fasting.

Once you read the Bible you realize what Savior Jesus is. 1. Jesus became our mediator 1 Timothy 2:5 1 John 2:1 2. Jesus left a will Romans 8:17 1 Peter 1:4 3. Jesus shed his own blood 1 John 1:7

The sermon outlines the doctrinal stance of Milton Baptist Church by defining it as literalist, futurist, and fundamentalist. It argues for a strict literal interpretation of Scripture regarding creation, marriage, and church leadership while affirming future prophetic events like the rapture and millennial reign. The preacher emphasizes that believers must hold fast to these non-negotiable fundamentals despite cultural pressure to compromise or water down biblical truth. This fidelity requires strong spiritual leadership within homes and a commitment to biblical separation from false teachings. Ultimately, the message calls the congregation to remain solid in their faith to avoid becoming a hollow institution devoid of genuine conviction.

The sermon explores the precious promises of God, emphasizing that believers become partakers of the divine nature through salvation. It contrasts the new nature in Christ with the old sinful nature, urging Christians to daily die to self and rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance. The message warns against the spirit of Antichrist and societal delusions, stressing the necessity of holding fast to biblical truth. Finally, it highlights God's faithful provision, assuring believers that He supplies all their needs according to His riches in glory.

The sermon examines John chapter 6 to illustrate three distinct human responses to Jesus' challenging doctrine: defection, deterioration, and determination. While many disciples abandoned Jesus because His teachings on election and spiritual sustenance were too difficult to accept, Peter remained steadfast, declaring that Jesus alone has the words of eternal life. The preacher contrasts the false faith of Judas with the genuine belief of Peter, emphasizing that true salvation is a sovereign work of God rather than a result of human effort or opportunity. Believers are encouraged to endure through hardship and hold fast to Christ, recognizing that partial obedience is equivalent to disobedience. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to examine their own hearts to ensure they possess a living faith rooted in Jesus alone.

Matthew 9:1–17 reveals Jesus as the King who has authority to forgive sinners, came to call sinners to Himself, and is the mediator of the New Covenant. Through the healing of the paralytic, the calling of Matthew, and His teaching about fasting, Jesus shows that He came not for the self-righteous, but for those who recognize their need for Him. Because of Christ, we are free to obey not to earn God's acceptance, but because we are already accepted in Him—living lives of grace, love, forgiveness, and worship in response to what He has done.

Series: The Church: God's Masterpiece Message: The Church 41 - Seeking To Strike The Balance Between Holding Fast To Grace, Ministry, And Biblical Separation Pt. 1 Speaker: Pastor Dale Pearson Handout: https://cloud.sermonaudio.com/media/pdf/high/82026193428587.pdf Pastor Dale Pearson teaches the forty-first message in The Church: God's Masterpiece Series, with a message titled, "The Church 41 - Seeking To Strike The Balance Between Holding Fast To Grace, Ministry, And Biblical Separation Pt. 1" reviewing: A. The Believer in Christ. B. The Gospel Invitation.

The latest message from Peace Reformed Church in Napoleon, OH. In this message, Pastor Carl looks at Matthew 9:14-17 in a sermon titled, "Questioning the Integrity of the King."

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