Forgiveness on SermonAudio

Psalm 48:8 (KJV) As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah.

1. The Christian Forgiven 2. The Christian Forgiving

This sermon addresses the inevitability of death and the subsequent final judgment before Jesus Christ, emphasizing that every individual will stand alone before God. The speaker highlights two promised disclosures where hidden truths are revealed and God's character is vindicated against accusations of allowing evil. Central to the message is the distinction between relying on personal righteousness versus trusting in God's word through faith, as illustrated by Abraham and Habakkuk. The preacher urges listeners to recognize the gravity of eternal destinies—either heaven or hell—and to seek forgiveness through Christ before that day arrives. Ultimately, the sermon serves as a pastoral call to repentance, offering assurance of boldness for those who have placed their faith in Jesus.

The sermon expounds on Colossians 2:8-15 to demonstrate that Jesus Christ is entirely sufficient for salvation, rendering human philosophy and religious rituals obsolete. It emphasizes the deity of Christ and argues that spiritual circumcision and baptism are symbolic acts rather than means of earning righteousness. The preacher asserts that believers are made complete through Christ's finished work on the cross, which forgives sins and abolishes the ceremonial law while upholding moral standards. Furthermore, the text highlights Christ's triumph over principalities and powers, disarming Satan and securing victory for those who submit to God. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to rest in the completeness of Christ rather than seeking validation through external works or traditions.

This sermon exhorts listeners to release bitterness and extend forgiveness to those who have caused them pain, grounded in the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant from Matthew 18. The speaker argues that because God has already pardoned the insurmountable debt of human sin, believers are compelled to forgive others from the heart. Rejecting revenge is presented as a necessary step to avoid spiritual addiction to hatred and to preserve personal peace. The message emphasizes that divine love is unconditional and universal, urging unity within the church and across societal divides. Ultimately, the sermon calls for immediate repentance and reliance on the Holy Spirit to break down walls of prejudice and experience true freedom.

Midweek Prayer Meeting - Rev. John Armstrong 25/08/26 Title: Forgiving And Forgiven Bible Reading: Matthew 18:15-35 | Luke 11:4

What hope can Job have in the midst of his pain in this world? Job 13:20–14:22 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these thirty-one verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the believer's hope is in God Himself, Who makes us new, forgives our sins, and desires us as the work of His hands. The devotional explores Job's desperate plea for God to reveal his sins and cease terrifying him, highlighting the brevity and misery of human life compared to the regenerative power found in Christ. Job's hope is the believer's assurance of fellowship with God through Jesus. Pastor emphasizes that while humans cannot cleanse themselves from sin, God offers forgiveness as the ultimate refuge. Believers are encouraged to maintain their hope in God's kindness and salvation regardless of earthly circumstances. The message concludes by urging his family to live and die with faith in Christ's covering of their iniquities.