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God is faithful to forgive you of your sins. Confess them to receive God's forgiveness and choose to forgive others who have wronged you. Listen for five ways you should "Ask For Forgiveness."

Part two of Walking Worthy, and the ninth message in Pastor Robert Rohlin's study of Philippians. Paul writes to a church 600 miles from Rome and tells it to behave like the citizens of heaven they already are (Philippians 1:27-30). Rohlin works through the conduct, the cohesion, the courage and the conflict of that walk, using the Roman shield wall as his picture of a church that closes ranks. He shows why spiritual retreat never looks like retreat - it looks like one small compromise at a time. Believers, he says, are magnets, not marbles. The message ends on the hardest word in the passage: God grants both the faith to believe and the grace to suffer, and opposition is courtroom evidence that a person belongs to Christ. Why listen? If your faith has never cost you anything, this sermon asks why. Rohlin brings in John Knox standing firm under Bloody Mary, the martyrs of the last 150 years, two women in Philippi who could not get along, and the marriages that need the glasses of forgiveness put on after the wedding, not before. You will leave with a plain test for your own walk and a reason not to be terrified by anyone who opposes it.

As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we rejoice in the salvation and forgiveness of sins we have received. While we once stood guilty before a holy God, His grace has redeemed us through the perfect atonement of His Son, Jesus. Please listen as Brother Mike expounds on "The Atonement of Christ." May this message bless and strengthen your heart...

This sermon explores the paradoxical call for believers to glory in their spiritual exaltation while remaining humble in their dependence on God. Drawing from James 1:9-11, the message contrasts the fleeting nature of worldly wealth with the enduring riches of salvation found in Christ. It emphasizes that true wealth is not material possession but the forgiveness of sins and the presence of God, which transforms the poor in spirit into the rich in grace. The preacher encourages the congregation to reject self-reliance and arrogance, instead embracing corporate discipleship and prayer as essential means of receiving God's healing and strength. By illustrating the sufficiency of God's promises through the life of Jesus and the testimony of John Newton, the sermon calls for a community that sees one another through the lens of Christ's love rather than personal failings or worldly standards.

The words of Christ on the cross. Luke 23:34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.

1. The Supper is Holy 2. The Church is Responsible 3. The Members Have a Calling This sermon examines the theological basis for restricting access to the Lord's Supper by analyzing Ezekiel 44 and the Heidelberg Catechism. It presents the Lord's Supper as a sacred, covenantal meal between God and His people, emphasizing that allowing unrepentant individuals to partake constitutes a violation of God's covenant and invites divine judgment. The text outlines the church's responsibility to act as gatekeepers, examining both the outward conduct and inward confession of members to maintain the holiness of the table. Furthermore, it calls individual believers to exercise spiritual discernment through church discipline and rigorous self-examination. The central message is that the Lord's Supper is a holy meal reserved for those who are truly sorrowful for their sins and trust in Christ's forgiveness, requiring a guarded approach known as close communion.

This sermon explores the spiritual progression of believers as outlined in 1 John 2:12-14, distinguishing between three stages of Christian maturity: little children, young men, and fathers. The central message emphasizes that these terms refer not to biological age but to spiritual development, beginning with the foundational assurance of forgiveness for new converts. It advances to the stage of spiritual strength derived from abiding in and applying the Word of God to overcome the wicked one. Finally, it describes the mature believer who possesses a deep, intimate knowledge of Christ and a desire for a closer walk with the Father. The tone is instructional and encouraging, urging the congregation to move beyond spiritual infancy by trusting in God's promises and seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus.

This sermon examines the first four verses of Hebrews to highlight three aspects of Christ's nature: His status as the heir of all things, His role as the radiance of God's glory, and His identity as the exact imprint of God's nature. The teaching contrasts the world's desire to remove God's standard with the believer's position as a joint heir with Christ, emphasizing that salvation grants forgiveness and the promise of resurrection. It clarifies that while God does not share His glory with rivals, believers are glorified through conformity to Christ's image, allowing them to reflect His character. The message concludes by encouraging believers to meditate on these divine attributes and their own privileged participation in the divine nature through the Holy Spirit.

The sermon explores the identity of the church as the household of God and its role as a pillar and buttress of the truth, emphasizing that the church supports and guards Scripture rather than defining it. Drawing on the context of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis, the message clarifies that the church's authority is derived from its submission to the infallible Word. The central focus shifts to the mystery of godliness, identified not as a concept but as the person of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection provide the standard for Christian conduct. Believers are called to imitate Christ in areas such as love and forgiveness, relying on the indwelling Spirit rather than human effort. The sermon concludes with an exhortation to live blamelessly and proclaim the gospel with credible conduct, recognizing that the mystery of godliness has been fully revealed in the person and work of Jesus.