Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

In the climactic finale of human history, we saw four ways of how God will deal with Satan for good that should cause us to rejoice in His faithfulness. The first was seeing how God is sovereign over Satan and how God will permit the release of Satan for his demise and God's glory. The second way was how God will reveal Satan's army and how that army will consist of all those who will not believe and accept Jesus as their Lord. On this Sunday, we will examine the final two ways of how God will deal with Satan that should remind and encourage us of God's everlasting love and faithfulness towards His people for His glory. ADDITIONAL REFERENCES: Genesis 3:15; 10:2; 19:24; Leviticus 10:2; Numbers 11:1; 2 Kings 1:10, 12, 14; 1 Chronicles 1:5; 5:4; Psalm 11:6; 78:68; 87:2; 132:13-14; Isaiah 2:1-5; 44:26; Jeremiah 30:18; Ezekiel 38-39; 40-48; Acts 21:34,37; Revelation 11:5; 14:10; 19:17-19, 20; 20:2

The sermon emphasizes the necessity of specific, detailed prayer as a means to deepen one's relationship with God and effectively intercede for others. By examining Psalm 37 and Colossians 1, the message highlights that delighting in the Lord aligns personal desires with His will, while trusting Him ensures His faithfulness in bringing about His plans. The preacher illustrates how specific prayers create spiritual investment in the lives of others and require a lifestyle of holiness and obedience to remain unhindered. Ultimately, the text calls believers to move beyond vague requests toward confident, detailed petitions that reflect a genuine desire for God's glory and the salvation of souls.

The sermon explores the concept of worship as a costly investment that requires surrendering what is most valuable to God, drawing primarily from the story of Abraham in Genesis 22. It distinguishes between merely glorifying God and true worship, which involves offering control over possessions, time, and even personal comfort. The speaker emphasizes that genuine worship demands faith and wisdom, often requiring believers to endure embarrassment or loss for God's glory. By examining Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac and the preacher's own family history of land donation, the message illustrates that such investments yield eternal rewards and spiritual blessings beyond immediate understanding. Ultimately, the teaching challenges listeners to evaluate their devotion by asking what they are willing to give up to honor God in spirit and truth.

First CRC of Prinsburg September 6, 2026 9:30 AM Hebrews 9:11-15

This sermon explores the pursuit of holistic church unity through the lens of Christ's humility, drawing primarily from Philippians 2. The preacher argues that true unity requires believers to abandon selfish ambition and personal glory, instead adopting the mindset of Jesus who emptied Himself for others. By examining Christ's obedience and exaltation, the message challenges listeners to prioritize the interests of others and seek Christ's glory over their own vindication. The central call is to reject divisive allegiances to labels or parties in favor of a shared devotion to Christ. Ultimately, the sermon encourages the church to pursue unity not by forcing agreement, but by humbly reflecting the character of their Savior.

In this message from 1 Peter 5:1-4, Peter turns from a suffering church to the men called to shepherd it, giving three charges every shepherd of God's flock must carry: a posture shaped by Christ's own sufferings, a practice marked by willing and selfless service rather than compulsion or greed, and a promise of unfading glory awaiting those found faithful. Though written to elders, this message is for the whole church, calling us to pray for, honor, and support the shepherds Christ has placed among us.