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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.

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.

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.

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.

This devotional argues that while modern culture often encourages a solitary approach to faith, scripture emphasizes the profound power of communal prayer as a vital, active, and spiritually militant practice. By looking to biblical examples like the early church in the Upper Room, the author illustrates how uniting hearts in persistent prayer creates a "symphony" of agreement that invites Christ's manifest presence into our struggles. Ultimately, the piece encourages believers to move beyond isolated anxiety by gathering regularly to share burdens, express gratitude, and wait on God with shared, expectant faith.

This podcast argues that while modern culture often encourages a solitary approach to faith, scripture emphasizes the profound power of communal prayer as a vital, active, and spiritually militant practice. By looking to biblical examples like the early church in the Upper Room, the author illustrates how uniting hearts in persistent prayer creates a "symphony" of agreement that invites Christ's manifest presence into our struggles. Ultimately, the piece encourages believers to move beyond isolated anxiety by gathering regularly to share burdens, express gratitude, and wait on God with shared, expectant faith.

The sermon emphasizes the critical role of preaching in God's plan for salvation, highlighting Noah as a preacher who built the ark. It traces the history of divine communication through preachers like Jonah, John the Baptist, Paul, and Jesus Christ to demonstrate that the gospel is the primary means by which God saves souls. The speaker encourages gratitude for the men of God who have delivered this message and urges the congregation to support current preachers. By referencing biblical accounts and personal anecdotes, the text asserts that preaching remains the essential tool for spiritual revival and societal transformation. Ultimately, the message calls believers to recognize the power of the preached word and to pray for more laborers in the harvest field.

God has given you the Lord's Day as a gift to draw you closer to Him through worship, fellowship, and rest in His presence. By setting aside your ordinary work while still showing mercy and meeting genuine needs, you honor His design without falling into legalism. Each Lord's Day reminds you that your true rest is found in Christ and points you forward to the eternal joy He has prepared for His people. Receive this day with gratitude, delighting in the communion with God and His church that He graciously provides.

In Romans 5:12-21, Paul answers the question, "How can the obedience of one Man justify the multitudes of sinners who place their faith in them?" And his inspired answer was that since the guilt and sin of one man, Adam, was imputed to all his descendants (over whom he is head), then the righteousness of one Man, Christ Jesus, can be imputed to all that come under His headship by faith. The doctrines of original sin, human depravity, and imputation are difficult, but clear in Scripture and clearly foundational to the gospel. And understanding that sinners are condemned as sinners because of the sin of another (Adam) but can be received as righteous because of the works of another (Christ) is key to our gratitude, praise and security in Christ. Intro: Two Covenants and Two Heads (w/Catechism) I. Those in Adam have Adam's Sin Imputed (v12) II. ---That is Unfair! (vv13-14) III. ------That is Grace! (vv15-17) IV. Those in Christ have Christ's Righteousness Imputed (vv18-21)