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This sermon explores how divine grace reshapes a believer's life by establishing eternal priorities over temporary worldly pursuits. Drawing from Philippians chapter 3, the message argues that true Christian maturity involves counting all human achievements and religious credentials as loss in order to gain the person of Christ. The text emphasizes that believers must press forward toward the high calling of God, forgetting the past and focusing on the future hope of heavenly citizenship. By contrasting the fleeting nature of earthly possessions with the permanence of salvation, the sermon urges the audience to align their values, pursuits, and hopes with the reality of eternity. Ultimately, it calls for a life where Christ is the supreme treasure, guiding every decision and action with an eternal perspective.

This sermon offers a pastoral message of encouragement to believers facing discouragement and cultural apostasy, grounding their hope in the sovereign work of the Trinity. The central theme is the security of the believer, derived from the past act of new birth through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which provides a lively hope. The text highlights the present reality of an incorruptible, undefiled, and unfading inheritance reserved in heaven, contrasting it with the temporary nature of earthly possessions. It concludes with the future assurance that believers are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation, emphasizing that the same God who preserves the inheritance is capable of preserving the believer until the final revelation of their glory.

He sees something about Planet Earth that most people didn't see and most people TODAY don't see… that is the Kingdom of God. What he saw… if YOU see it… you'll begin using new metrics or criteria to evaluate the health of this planet and "all who dwell in it" (Psa 24). WE tend to see economic indicators or GDP (productivity) or the amount of freedoms or health/disease stats as the key markers. Nehemiah sees something else. Let's meet this unsung hero with whom we hope to spend the next eight weeks, Nehemiah. This opening episode is composed of three parts or movements: 1) Bad News from the Headquarters 2) Better Days and Memories of the Future 3) Moved/ to Mission

This sermon explores the theological contrast between Babylon and the New Jerusalem, defining the believer's true identity as the bride of Christ rather than a product of past sin or failure. It emphasizes that while believers are already new creations in Christ, the process of sanctification continues through life's trials, which God uses to conform them to the image of Jesus. Drawing on Revelation 21 and 1 Peter 2, the message presents the church as living stones being built into a spiritual house, with Christ as the cornerstone. The preacher encourages the congregation to reject self-defined identities rooted in guilt and to embrace the secure, holy status granted by the gospel. Ultimately, the sermon points to the future hope of perfection and eternal dwelling with God in the New Jerusalem.

What does Jesus mean when He says the sun will be darkened, the stars will fall, and the Son of Man will come on the clouds? In Matthew 24:29-31, Jesus uses dramatic apocalyptic language to describe judgment, the coming of the Son of Man, and the gathering of His elect. Pastor Casey Lewis continues through the Olivet Discourse by examining these verses from an amillennial, already-and-not-yet perspective. He argues that Jesus' words had a real first-century fulfillment connected to the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70, while also pointing forward to a greater and universal fulfillment at the future return of Christ. The sermon compares Jesus' language with Old Testament prophetic imagery in Isaiah, Ezekiel, Joel, and Daniel, showing how darkened suns, falling stars, and "coming on the clouds" were often used to describe divine judgment upon nations. Casey then explains why the events of AD 70 serve as a shadow of the final judgment still to come. The message also emphasizes the future, physical return of Jesus Christ: His return will be sudden, visible, global, and impossible to miss. At that time, every person will answer to Christ, and He will gather all of His elect to Himself.

Genesis 25:1-26 showcases the outworking of God's promise to Abraham to make him the "father of a multitude of nations" (Genesis 17:4). How does God keep His promises? We often make commitments that we are unable to fulfill, sometimes because we can't foresee obstacles that will prevent us from keeping our word. God knows the future, but is there something else that enables Him to keep every promise? God is sovereign, meaning He rules everywhere and over every circumstance, so He is able to keep His promises because He "works all things after the counsel of His will" (Ephesians 1:11).

Farewell Service 1. We Humbly Request That You Pray for Us 2. We Hold to a Gospel Optimism Regarding Your Future 3. We Have a Longing, That the Lord Would Direct Your Hearts into the Love of God, and the Patient Waiting for Christ

This sermon expounds on the supreme exaltation of Christ, who is seated far above all principalities, powers, and dominions in both the present and future ages. It emphasizes that Christ's preeminence is rooted in His divine nature, His completed work of redemption, and His resurrection, which demonstrates the Father's full acceptance of His sacrifice. The message contrasts the security of the true believer, who rests solely in Christ's finished work, with the instability of those who rely on their own religious efforts or self-righteousness. By examining passages from Ephesians, Colossians, and Philippians, the exposition highlights that all things were created by and for Christ, and He holds all things together, ensuring that He alone deserves the highest place in the affections and worship of the church. The tone is pastoral and instructional, urging believers to fix their eyes on Christ's sufficiency rather than their own performance to maintain peace and assurance in their salvation.

Psalm 21, as the closing prayer to Psalm 20's prayer for King David for victory before going to battle, is a prayer of thanksgiving after victory given. It, too, is a Messianic Psalm pointing to prayer for and concerning King Jesus. There is much encouragement to be gained from Psalm 21 concerning Christ and His exultation, and confident prayer. Psalm 21 should be contemplated from three perspectives (quite similar to Psalm 20): 1) A Prayer for and concerning David; 2) A Prayer for and concerning King Jesus; and 3) A Help for Our Prayers. And an outline of Psalm 21 (quite similar to Psalm 20) that best follows its "liturgy" would be: I. Prayer for King (by people) (vv1-7) II. Prayer of Confidence (to God, for future victories) (vv8-12) III. Prayer of Concluding Praise (by people or all) (v13)

Theme: We Chose to Ally Ourselves with Satan, God Stops that Alliance and Promises Purpose and Salvation. I. We Trusted Satan More than God! – vv. 1-13 II. God's Curse on Sin Focuses Forward to Future Service – vv. 14-19 A. God's Curse of Satan includes the Promise of Christ – vv. 14-15 B. God's Curse on the Woman Promises Future Generations – v. 16 C. God's Curse on Adam Promises Future Work – vv. 17-19 III. God Removes Adam and Eve from the Garden to Prepare for the Savior – vv. 20-24 A. Adam's Response to God's Curse is Faith Looking Forward – v. 20 B. God's Provision for Adam and Eve's Nakedness Assumes a Blood Sacrifice – v. 21 C. God Ejecting Adam and Eve from the Garden was for Our Good – vv. 22-24