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Your greatest assurance as a Christian--if you've been united with Christ--is that your assurance doesn't depend on you. It depends on Christ and His obedience, appropriated by you by faith and imputed to you by God Himself.

This sermon explores how believers can become a people after God's own heart by cultivating courage and confidence through adversity. Drawing primarily from Psalm 27, the message emphasizes that these qualities are not innate but developed over time via a deep relationship with the Lord. The preacher highlights three key practices: trusting in God's character during trials, seeking His presence through personal and corporate worship, and persisting in prayer for guidance and strength. By focusing on God rather than self-reliance, individuals undergo spiritual transformation that prepares them for future challenges. Ultimately, the sermon encourages a life of active faith where worship and prayer provide peace and resilience amidst life's difficulties.

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This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. (1 John 1:5)

A parent will hold their child's hand for any number of reasons. Maybe it's to cross the street or not get lost in a crowd. But fundamentally, it is symbolic of the connection and love between parent and child. On today's episode of Fastened Like Nails, Dr Mark Hamby Molly Mayo, and guest Richard Lang unpack what that looks like in our relationship with Christ. Richard shares his personal journey of faith, and how the unwavering love of the Lord transformed his life. Tune in and see how God's grip and grace is the strongest foundation to build our lives on.

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The sermon examines Philippians 4:1-3 to address the critical need for unity and reconciliation within the church, using the dispute between Euodias and Syntyche as a case study. It highlights the destructive power of words and the necessity of humility, patience, and grace in resolving conflicts among believers. Paul's four descriptors of the Philippians emphasize their shared identity as siblings and citizens of heaven, urging them to stand firm in the Lord rather than focusing on personal grievances. The message encourages the congregation to act as mediators and support one another in restoring harmony, reflecting the mind of Christ. Ultimately, it calls for a collective focus on gospel integrity and heavenly citizenship to overcome divisions and maintain cohesion within the body of Christ.