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(We appologize for the poor quality of the first 10 minutes of this recording.) In this Sunday School, we examine the unique privileges that belong to believers as the adopted sons and daughters of God. We show from Romans 6-8 that believers alone are set free from the bondage to sin and are promised the future resurrection. Come and hear for yourself why belonging to God's family through faith in Christ is such a magnificent privilege.

JACOB'S STONE AT BETHEL. [When an Ordinary Stone Became a Memorial] Genesis 28:10–22 KJV What happens when an ordinary stone becomes a memorial of an extraordinary encounter with God?In this powerful lesson, we follow Jacob as he flees from home, faces an uncertain future, and spends a lonely night in the wilderness. With nothing but a stone for his pillow, Jacob discovers that God is present even in life's darkest and loneliest places.Through Jacob's dream of a ladder reaching toward heaven, God's covenant promises, and the stone Jacob erected at Bethel, we discover the importance of remembering God's faithfulness. We also examine the ancient standing stones known as masseboth, including those discovered at Gezer, and learn to distinguish biblical certainty from archaeological evidence and speculation.Most importantly, we discover how Jacob's ladder points beyond the stone to Jesus Christ, the only way to the Father.Every Christian ought to have some Bethels—spiritual landmarks where we remember God's presence, answered prayers, and unfailing faithfulness. But our faith must never rest in a place, a monument, or a memory. It must rest in Jesus Christ alone! REMEMBER YOUR BETHEL—BUT BUILD YOUR LIFE ON JESUS CHRIST! "Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not." — Genesis 28:16 KJV The stone remembered the encounter. The ladder pointed toward heaven. But only the Savior can bring us to God!

This sermon provides a comprehensive overview of the future aspects of God's kingdom, focusing on five sequential events that will occur at the end of history. It begins with the second coming of Christ, described as a powerful and authoritative return that coincides with the great resurrection of all human beings. The teaching then details the final judgment, where Jesus sits on an earthly throne to judge both the righteous and the wicked, distinguishing between the believer's reward and the unbeliever's eternal punishment. Following this, the sermon explains the dissolution of the current universe and the creation of new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. The central message emphasizes that the eternal kingdom is not a static state but a dynamic reality of increasing government and peace, urging believers to live with an eternal perspective that drives their daily choices and holy conduct.

What is the recipe for enduring, for persevering as a Christian? Recall what God has done for you in the past. Remember the promises He has made for the future. In the present, live by confident faith in God. As the author of Hebrews assures us, we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.

This sermon explores the doctrine of sola fide, or faith alone, as the essential means by which sinners are justified before God. It distinguishes true saving faith from mere intellectual assent or cultural Christianity by outlining three necessary elements: knowledge of the gospel, agreement with its truth, and personal trust in Christ. The message emphasizes that faith is a gift of God's grace, imparted through the Holy Spirit and the preaching of the Word, rather than a human achievement. It further clarifies the relationship between justification and sanctification, asserting that while works do not contribute to salvation, they serve as the necessary evidence of genuine faith. The sermon concludes by affirming the permanence of this faith, which secures the believer's future glorification and provides absolute assurance of salvation.

Psalm 21 is an exposition of Christ's kingly exaltation and ultimate triumph over his enemies, read in light of its fulfilment in the Lord Jesus Christ. The psalm is treated as the answer to the church's cry in Psalm 20, declaring that God has heard, blessed, and crowned the king with victory. The sermon grounds the believer's confidence in Christ's present session at the Father's right hand and his coming return in judgment. Main points: - the king's past blessings from God (verses 1-7) - the king's future triumph over his enemies (verses 8-12) - the church's response of praise and exaltation (verse 13) Scripture references: - Psalms 20; 21 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-psalm-21-the-kings-exaltation-and-future-triumph Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

The Spirit as "Sign, Source & Seal. 1. The Holy Spirit as the sign of our past Salvation: "Justification", (v9) 2. The Holy Spirit as the Source of our present Salvation: "Sanctification", (v10) 3. The Holy spirit as the Seal of our Future Salvation: "Glorification", (v11)

Could you be undoing God's work without realizing it? Could you be calling good evil and evil good? This lesson emphasizes the personal responsibility to control the seven abominations in Proverbs 6. It's a call to ask the question the disciples asked: "Lord, is it I?" ✅ Sign up to join thousands of others feasting on Dr. Briney's Vitamins For The Soul newsletter. ➡️ START your dose of spiritual nourishment to enrich your life now by clicking: https://patrickbriney.com/vitamins --------- Church Vision 2 ---------- --------------CONTENT---------------- 00:00 Why This Second Lesson Matters 17:09 The Seven Abominations — What They Are and Why They Destroy God's Work 27:27 The Call to Examine Ourselves Before God

The sermon explores the theological richness found in the sobering reality of human mortality, drawing primarily from Job 14 and Ecclesiastes 7. It argues that acknowledging the brevity and trouble of earthly life serves as a 'treasure of darkness' that corrects the believer's perspective on worldly anxieties. By contrasting the fleeting nature of human existence with the everlasting mercy of God, the message encourages a humble submission to divine providence rather than anxious planning for the future. The preacher emphasizes that recognizing life as a vapor fosters spiritual serenity, detaches the heart from material concerns, and directs the believer's focus toward eternal wisdom and the hope of being present with the Lord.

Main Points 1. God judges rebellion with destruction and death. 2. God brings resurrection and life to those who repent and believe in Him. This sermon examines God's judgment against Israel's rebellion and idolatry in Hosea 13, contrasting the nation's former prominence with its spiritual decline and coming destruction. Despite God's faithful provision and repeated warnings, His people forgot Him in their prosperity, turned to false gods, and placed their confidence in human rulers rather than their only Savior. Through vivid images of wild animals, childbirth, and death, the passage reveals the seriousness of sin and the consequences of refusing to repent. Yet even in this dark chapter, there is hope. God promises to demonstrate His power over death, pointing toward Israel's future restoration and the ultimate victory over death through Jesus Christ. The sermon concludes with an invitation for unbelievers to repent and trust in Christ for salvation and for wandering believers to return to God and experience His forgiveness and restoration.