Sirves a Dios y sientes que nadie lo nota? Jesús vio a una viuda dar dos monedas… y dijo que dio MÁS que todos. | Marcos 12:41-44 En este sermón expositivo del culto vespertino, meditamos en uno de los pasajes más conmovedores de los Evangelios: la ofrenda de la viuda. Mientras los ricos ofrendaban grandes cantidades a la vista de todos, una viuda pobre depositó dos pequeñas monedas de cobre que nadie notó… excepto Jesús. El Mesías mismo aprobó y elogió su ofrenda, no por la cantidad, sino por la fe que la sustentaba. 📖 EN ESTE MENSAJE APRENDERÁS: ✔️ Por qué Cristo es un Salvador que ve a los que el mundo considera insignificantes ✔️ Por qué la ofrenda de la viuda valió más que todas las de los ricos: la fe, no la cantidad ✔️ Cómo nuestras obras de servicio son aceptadas ante Dios: no por mérito propio, sino por la justicia de Cristo imputada a nosotros (Hebreos 11:6) ✔️ Por qué servimos a Dios por gratitud, no por culpa ni para ganar Su aceptación ✔️ Consuelo para las pequeñas obras, las pequeñas iglesias y las pequeñas vidas: Dios sí las nota 📜 TEXTO BÍBLICO — MARCOS 12:41-44

1 Timothy 1:1-11 Lords Day 34a Q+A 93 1. Its cutting condemnation 2. Its growing gratitude

The sermon centers on the Apostle Paul's exhortation in 1 Thessalonians to rejoice, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances as God's will for believers. It contrasts the sin of murmuring with the biblical call to gratitude, using the examples of the ten lepers and the Israelites in the wilderness to illustrate the danger of complaining against God. The preacher emphasizes that true thanksgiving is not dependent on favorable circumstances but rests on the certainty that Christ has met humanity's greatest need through His sacrifice and resurrection. By viewing suffering through the lens of Job and the cross, believers are encouraged to pour out their complaints to God rather than about Him, finding comfort in His sovereignty and love. Ultimately, the message calls for a life marked by persistent prayer and gratitude, anchored in the faithfulness of God who sanctifies His people completely.

The sermon emphasizes God's unwavering faithfulness and patience as He continually works in the lives of believers, even amidst trials and personal failures. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 10:13 and Psalm 103, it highlights that divine chastisement stems from love rather than rejection, serving to refine character and draw individuals closer to Him. The message encourages listeners to embrace conviction as a sign of God's care, trusting that He is shaping them into the people He intends them to be. It warns against false spiritual experiences and urges discernment through Scripture, affirming that true faithfulness in small matters prepares one for greater challenges. Ultimately, the text calls for gratitude toward God's enduring grace and a commitment to live obediently in hope of eternal life.

AUGUST 2, 2026 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:1-14 Text: Colossians 1:11-14 Message: "Patient Endurance with Joy" 11 "being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. 13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." Colossians 1:11-14 (ESV) "Patient Endurance with Joy" Colossians 1:1-14; text: 11-14 I. Paul's prayer for the Colossians included that they would have "all endurance and patience with joy" (11b). Those qualities seem contradictory unless: 1) We recognize that God is the source of our strength (11a) 2) We thank Him for our inheritance as believers (12a), recognizing: a) He has qualified us to be heirs (12b, c) through faith in Christ alone (John 1:11-13) b) He has delivered us from the dominion of darkness (13a) c) He has transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son (13b), through whom we have redemption (14a) and the forgiveness of sins (14b) II. Our response: A life of prayerful gratitude (3, 9, 12), as we strive to walk "in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God" (10)

This sermon explores the biblical mandate for Christians to submit to earthly authorities while maintaining a reverent fear of God. Drawing primarily from Ecclesiastes 8, the preacher argues that godly wisdom transforms believers' dispositions, enabling them to yield to civil and familial leadership without rebellion. The message emphasizes that all authority is ordained by God, who sovereignly controls the rise and fall of rulers, ensuring that justice will ultimately prevail. Believers are called to navigate a fallen world not through political activism or defiance, but through faithful obedience and joyful gratitude for God's daily gifts. The central theme is that true nonconformity is found in trusting God's providence and finding joy in Christ despite the injustices of the present age.

Why do Christians observe the Lord's Supper? In this message from 1 Corinthians 11:23–26, Pastor Robb Brunansky continues a four-part study on the meaning of communion by examining the first two reasons Christ gave His church this ordinance. Rather than treating the Lord's Table as an empty ritual or avoiding it out of fear, believers are called to obey Christ's command and remember His sacrificial death with reverence, gratitude, and faith. Drawing connections from the Passover to the Last Supper, this sermon highlights how communion engages both the mind and the heart, helping God's people continually proclaim the gospel through worship. The message concludes by reflecting on Christ's betrayal—revealing both the depth of humanity's sin and the immeasurable love of God, who sovereignly delivered His Son for our salvation.

We are born in bondage to sin, in which the Blood of Christ, His death on the cross purchased our freedom. He has set us free from sin, in which it use to be able to reign in our bodies, But now it has no longer any power over us but that we allow. Jesus imputed His righteousness to us justifying us placing us in right standing with God, our sins where atoned for in Him. He purchased (redeemed) us giving us eternal life.

Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ: The Canons of Dort (1618-1619) is not equal to the Bible, but it is a faithful summary of 5 major doctrines in the Bible. Those doctrines were under attack following the Reformation and the church needed to clarify what the Bible actually taught. Those 5 doctrines were: Unconditional Election, Limited (Definite) Atonement, Total Depravity (Inability), Irresistible Grace, and the Perseverance (Preservation) of the saints. You can remember them by the acronym ULTIP, though TULIP is more common. Those 5 false doctrines which were corrected have been having a revival, so we must address them, just as they were addressed 400 years ago. We started looking at the doctrine of Unconditional Election. You saw God did not have to elect anyone, but based on God's love, he chose to elect some to eternal life, and you saw that God works election through preaching. Today we will pick up with how man responds when he hears that Word of God preached and why he responds that way. Our headings are: 1. Responses to the Gospel 2. Reasons some reject the Gospel Our goals are: That you will praise God who gave you faith and his Holy Spirit so you responded and received salvation through Jesus, and you will promote preaching so the elect can hear and believe.