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The sermon examines the spiritual danger of forgetting God's past faithfulness, drawing a parallel between the apostasy of ancient Israel and the modern tendency to attribute blessings to self-effort or secular ideologies. By contrasting the revolutionary ideology of Karl Marx with the evangelistic approach of D.L. Moody, the message argues that societal ills are best addressed through individual salvation and the power of the Gospel rather than political upheaval. The central theological theme, rooted in Jeremiah 2, highlights God's active remembrance of His covenant people's early devotion, contrasting this with humanity's failure to recall His deliverance from Egypt. The preacher emphasizes that while God remains attentive to His promises, His people often forsake the fountain of living waters for broken cisterns of vanity. The sermon concludes with a pastoral invitation to repent and return to God, asserting that national and personal restoration begins with individual faithfulness and reliance on divine grace.

"Jesus - the Faithful Son of God" Matthew 4:1-11 Pastor Simon Farewell Sunday morning 1.11.26 From Great Victoria Street Baptist Church, Belfast Northern Ireland.

For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast. (Psalms 33:9) *Introduction - God speaking in creation.* *1/ God speaking in Old Testament times. 2/ Jesus speaking on earth with the same power. 3/ Jesus speaking in Gospel days. 4/ Jesus speaking at the end of the world.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon explores the consistent theme of God working through His Word, tracing this principle from the creation of the heavens to the final resurrection. It highlights how divine authority was demonstrated in the Old Testament through figures like Noah, Abraham, and Moses, and how Jesus Christ evidenced the same power during His earthly ministry by healing and commanding nature with a single word. The message emphasizes that in the current age of grace, salvation is exclusively accomplished through the preaching of the Gospel, as faith comes by hearing the Word of God. This theological framework culminates in the expectation of the Second Coming, where the voice of the Lord will again effect a final division between the saved and the lost. The tone is instructional and exhortative, urging believers to value the Scriptures as the sole and sufficient means of spiritual life and eternal hope.

God is the source and great initiator of all true love: He did not wait for us to seek or deserve Him, but demonstrated His saving love by sending His Son to die for sinners. Through Christ, God awakens love in us, and our love for Him and for others becomes a grateful, imperfect reflection of His grace. This is the crowning evidence of His work in our lives.

This sermon explores the nature of genuine worship through the account of Mary anointing Jesus' feet in John 12, arguing that true devotion is demonstrated through costly sacrifice rather than mere verbal affirmation. The message highlights Mary's deep relationship with Jesus, characterized by listening, weeping, and worshipping at His feet, which culminated in her humble and wholehearted act of love. In contrast to Judas Iscariot, who viewed the act as waste, Jesus defends Mary, illustrating that God values the potency of a believer's devotion over the monetary value of the gift. The preacher encourages the congregation to examine their own priorities, urging them to devote time, resources, and humility to knowing and serving Christ. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a life saturated in the 'fragrance' of heaven, where worship becomes a tangible evidence of salvation and a lasting testimony to others.

The Kingdom of Heaven 1. Is like mustard seed 2. Is like leaven 3. Is like hid treasure 4. Is like a pearl 5. Is like a net

Outline: 1. Is It intentional 2. Is It Ignorance 3. Is It Inconsequential 4. Are There Other Things Of More Importance

This sermon explores the radical newness of Christ's ministry as depicted in Mark 2, emphasizing that Jesus does not fit into the old religious structures of the Pharisees or John the Baptist. The central argument is that Christ's presence brings a decisive shift in redemption history, requiring a complete transformation of the believer's life rather than a mere addition to existing habits. The text analyzes Jesus' use of the bridegroom metaphor to reveal his identity as the fulfillment of the covenant and his ambiguous eschatology regarding his future absence. The preacher instructs that true Christianity involves repentance and faith, which destroy the old self, and that the period between Christ's comings is characterized by the need for genuine fasting and prayer amidst spiritual conflict. Ultimately, the message calls for a realistic expectation of the Christian life, where the new wine of the Gospel bursts the old wineskins of tradition and self-reliance.