TEXT: LD 31 Why do you do good works? 1. Their author 2. Their benefit 3. Their necessity

I. Know the Security Road Map of Romans 8 II. The Law Could Not Deliver Us from Sin A. No Fault in the Law, which is Good and Holy 1. Reveals God's Holiness, Our Duty 2. Exposes and Condemns Our Sinfulness 3. All the Fault in Us; Leaves Us without Excuse B. The Ultimate Warning against All Works Righteousness Schemes 1. Individual Self-Righteousness: Sneaky, Smug, Self-Oriented 2. Religious Works-Righteousness: Romanism, Cults, Americans III. What God Did for Us: He Sent His Son A. The Son Existed before He Was Sent B. The Father Sent His Son in Love C. The Glorious Grace of God Revealed to Sinners

You — Be There This message centers on God's call to "be there"—to remain where He has placed us, listen for His voice, depend on His Word, and receive from Him before trying to give anything to others. Using Israel's manna in the wilderness, Numbers 11, Exodus 16, Deuteronomy 8, and Jesus' temptation in Matthew 4, the message shows that God's provision was never merely about bread. The deeper lesson was dependence: "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God." Israel had to gather, use, and preserve the manna according to God's instructions, teaching them that His gifts are only rightly enjoyed when received in submission to the Giver. The message then connects this wilderness lesson to the life of faith. God sometimes humbles, tests, and allows hardship not to destroy His people, but "to do you good in the end." Romans 8 explains that this good is ultimately being formed more and more into the likeness of Jesus. Jesus Himself modeled perfect dependence in the wilderness, refusing to act merely because He had the power or because the enemy suggested it. He lived by the voice of His Father. The great battle for every believer is therefore: Who will I listen to—God, myself, the world, my fears, or the enemy? Romans 15 reminds us that everything preserved in the Older Testament was written for our learning, so that through the endurance and encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. God's long record of faithfulness teaches us to trust Him. And His work in us is often "little by little"—victory by degrees. We do not manufacture transformation or ministry; the God of patience, comfort, and hope works His truth into us

The sermon critiques a Sunday school lesson for misinterpreting Psalm 49, arguing that the text is not about the rich versus poor but rather a parable concerning Jews during the tribulation period. It emphasizes that individuals are victims of their own sins rather than external adversaries and asserts that wealth cannot purchase salvation or redeem one's soul. The preacher distinguishes between the rapture of the church and the future resurrection, warning against trusting in riches or good works for eternal life. Ultimately, the message underscores that only the blood of Jesus provides redemption and that rejecting Him leads to inevitable judgment.

We are weak and surrounded by constant spiritual danger, therefore we must pray daily for God's protection, asking Him as our Good Shepherd to prevent us from entering into the power of temptation.

The sermon explores the theological significance of the Feast of Trumpets, tracing its origins from the terrifying revelation at Mount Sinai to its fulfillment in the New Testament. It highlights how the trumpet serves as a divine instrument for summoning God's people, marking sacred time, and announcing judgment. The message emphasizes that this feast points forward to the return of Jesus Christ, who will sound the final trumpet to gather the elect and raise the dead. By connecting Old Covenant rituals with New Covenant hope, the text encourages believers to live in readiness and worshipful anticipation of Christ's second coming. Ultimately, it calls the audience to listen attentively to God's voice and draw near through the work of Jesus.

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The sermon emphasizes that salvation is entirely a gift of God's grace received through faith, not earned by human works. It distinguishes between the root of salvation and its fruit, explaining that believers are created for good works which serve as evidence of genuine faith. The preacher warns against hypocrisy, noting that those who profess belief but lack corresponding actions are reprobate. Believers are urged to maintain a lifestyle of good works to honor God and witness to others. Ultimately, the message calls for personal dedication to Christ and active engagement in His purposes.

Over the course of 1 Corinthians 5:6-13, we see the Apostle Paul continue addressing the situation of church discipline in the body. He warns the church that a little leaven will leaven the whole loaf. They need to take decisive action for the sake of the purity of the church and the good of souls to the glory of the Lord. May the Lord grant us humility to walk purely before Him as we rejoice in His redemptive work that has made us spotless before the Father!

In Part 8 of the Revelation Unraveled series, Pastor Byron Chesney examines Christ's message to the church at Thyatira in Revelation 2:18–29. Although this church was commended for its works, charity, service, faith, patience, and increasing ministry, it had tolerated the doctrine and influence of "Jezebel," a false teacher who was leading Christ's servants into idolatry, immorality, and compromise with the surrounding culture. This message warns that good works do not excuse false doctrine, reminds us that Christ searches the hearts and knows what His church tolerates, and calls believers to repent of sin, reject corrupt teaching, and hold fast to the truth until He comes.