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The sermon exhorts believers to align their speech and conduct with their new identity in Christ, emphasizing that ethical imperatives flow from salvation rather than causing it. It highlights the destructive nature of corrupt language and the necessity of using words to build up others and give grace, thereby avoiding grief to the Holy Spirit. The preacher contrasts the old life of bitterness and slander with the new life characterized by kindness, tenderness, and radical forgiveness modeled after Christ's sacrifice. By examining personal relationships and internal motives, the message challenges listeners to evidence true faith through a transformed manner of living that reflects God's love. Ultimately, the cross serves as the primary motivation for pursuing holiness and extending mercy to others.

In this convicting message from 1 Peter 4:7-11, we explore what it truly means to live as citizens of God's Kingdom in light of eternity. Because the time is short, believers are called to cultivate sober, watchful prayer, pursue deep and forgiving love for one another, practice cheerful hospitality, and faithfully employ their spiritual gifts as stewards of God's grace. Whether speaking truth or serving in strength supplied by the Spirit, discover how our everyday conduct is meant to proclaim the ultimate aim of the Christian life: that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ.

The sermon examines 1 John 2:12-14 to establish three pillars of assurance for believers: forgiveness of sins, knowledge of the eternal Father, and victory over the evil one. It contrasts true Christian doctrine with heretical views that prioritize emotional experience over biblical truth and moral accountability. The preacher emphasizes the gravity of original sin and the necessity of relying solely on Christ's atoning work for salvation rather than human merit. Additionally, the text highlights the ongoing spiritual battle against the world, flesh, and devil, urging believers to persist in holiness through the power of the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, the message encourages Christians to maintain confidence in their genuine faith by recognizing their forgiven status, their relationship with God, and their progressive sanctification.

DAY 7 — LOVE BELIEVES THE BEST. [LOVE DOES NOT IGNORE THE BAD—IT CHOOSES NOT TO LIVE THERE] 1 CORINTHIANS 13:7 KJV Love sees faults honestly, but it refuses to make those faults the whole story. Biblical love chooses to dwell on what is true, honorable, good, and praiseworthy, while dealing with weaknesses through grace, prayer, and hope.If you have been spending too much time in the Depreciation Room— IT IS TIME TO WALK BACK INTO THE APPRECIATION ROOM. Remember what is good. Speak what is good. Thank God for what is good. And pray about what still needs His grace.

This sermon explores the nature of persistent prayer through Jesus' parable in Luke 11, emphasizing that believers should approach God with bold, shameless persistence rather than fear of bothering Him. The speaker contrasts an annoyed human friend with a Father who is always awake and eager to help, urging listeners to bring all their needs, no matter how small or repeated, to the throne of grace. Key themes include the New Testament privilege of calling God Father, the expression of dependence through petition, and the rejection of rote formalism in favor of a relational approach grounded in Scripture. The message challenges the congregation to overcome pride and hesitation by recognizing that God desires their constant reliance on Him for daily provision and forgiveness. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a prayer life characterized by confident assurance in God's willingness to answer those who ask, seek, and knock.

Love and forgiveness only comes from the Spirit.

God shows mercy to Ahab only to have Ahab, once again violate God's commandment by confederating with the wicked. This is the Forty First Sermon in the series The Kingdom Divided; and exposition on First Book of the Kings.

This sermon was preached at Morgans Baptist Church in Bedford, VA. Scripture quotations are from the NKJV.

Pastor Jeremiah Gabbard | Eph. 6:18 The sermon identifies three primary spiritual barriers that obstruct effective communication with God, drawing primarily from Ephesians 6 and supporting texts like Psalm 66 and Mark 11. The preacher argues that unconfessed sin creates a separation between the believer and the Father, requiring immediate repentance to restore fellowship. Additionally, harboring unforgiveness toward others, particularly within marital relationships, is presented as a critical hindrance that prevents God from hearing prayers. Finally, disregarding or turning away from God's Word renders prayer an abomination rather than a connection with Him. The message urges believers to examine their hearts and relationships to remove these obstacles and maintain a vibrant, unhindered prayer life.