Gratitude on SermonAudio

El sermón examina la metáfora del olivo en Romanos 11 para ilustrar la soberanía de Dios en la salvación de judíos y gentiles. Se enfatiza que los creyentes gentiles, injertados en el olivo cultivado del pacto de Dios, deben mantener una actitud de humildad y gratitud, evitando toda arrogancia hacia los judíos. El texto advierte sobre la severidad divina hacia la incredulidad y la soberbia, recordando que la fe genuina produce temor reverente y perseverancia en la santidad. Se rechaza la idea de dos objetos separados de amor divino, afirmando que la iglesia es el remanente escogido por gracia, compuesto por ambos grupos. Finalmente, se exhorta a la congregación a cultivar la humildad, la gratitud y una fe activa que dependa exclusivamente de la obra de Cristo.

The heart of forgetfulness. Luke 17:11-19. Sunday 18th October 26 PM. Pastor Darren Rogers

Dr. Bill Jones heads to Lowe's in Brooklyn for supplies as New York Gospel Ministries continues nearly fifteen years of repairing its historic building. Cracks in the back porch and a drain that no longer functions have let water leak into the basement, damaging a ceiling that has been patched before. Working alongside a contractor, he is removing the loose and damaged porch surface, laying down a new one, and sealing it with a newly introduced waterproof paint-on product. He reflects that maintaining a building the Lord has kept since 1873 consumes time but is an investment in the next generation. He expresses gratitude for mission teams and skilled professionals who use their gifts in carpentry, sheetrock repair, painting, and concrete work to help preserve the ministry's facility.

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This devotional explores the First Commandment through the lens of the Heidelberg Catechism, defining it as a call to avoid all forms of idolatry and to place exclusive trust in the one true God. The teaching emphasizes that true obedience is a fruit of saving faith and gratitude, rather than a means to earn salvation, citing 1 Corinthians to warn that unrighteousness and idolatry disqualify one from inheriting the kingdom. Scripture passages from Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Matthew are used to illustrate the severe spiritual and moral consequences of turning to false gods, witchcraft, or worldly powers. The sermon concludes by affirming that God alone is the source of hope, strength, and salvation, urging believers to reject the worship of saints or angels and to rest their souls solely in the Lord.

This sermon explores the theological progression from sin to forgiveness as outlined in Leviticus 5, emphasizing that sin inevitably produces guilt, which must be addressed through verbal confession. The message identifies three specific areas of human failure—silence in the face of injustice, violation of purity, and broken promises—to illustrate the pervasive nature of sin and the necessity of a clear conscience. It argues that the Old Testament sacrificial system was a temporary shadow pointing to Jesus Christ, the ultimate High Priest who provides true atonement through His sacrifice. The preacher encourages believers to respond to this grace with four specific actions: finding joy in their forgiven status, engaging in focused worship, striving for godly living, and sharing the Gospel with others. The tone is pastoral and instructional, aiming to move the audience from a burden of guilt to a life of elated gratitude and active discipleship.

This sermon explores the biblical response to anger and irritation by emphasizing the foundational importance of personal dedication to God. Drawing from Romans 12 and the book of Job, the message argues that a believer's identity as belonging to God allows them to view life's difficulties as tools for character development rather than sources of resentment. The central theological theme is that God uses adverse situations to cultivate the fruit of the Spirit, such as love, joy, and patience, in the lives of believers. By shifting focus from the immediate problem to God's sovereignty and purpose, individuals can choose gratitude and self-control over reactive anger. The sermon concludes with a call to recognize these challenges as divine instruments for conforming the believer to the image of Christ.

1) The Giver 2) The Gift 3) The Gratitude

This sermon examines the final exhortations of the Apostle Paul as a model for Christian living and dying, centered on the text of 2 Timothy 4. The preacher encourages believers to look backward with gratitude for their conversion and service, inward with confidence in God's faithfulness to keep their souls, and forward with eager anticipation of the crown of righteousness. Emphasizing the urgency of the last days, the message contrasts the call to preach sound doctrine with the cultural drift toward fables and self-indulgence. The tone is both convicting and comforting, urging the audience to be 'ready for either' life or death, viewing the end of the journey not as a loss but as a delightful departure to be with Christ.

This sermon examines Matthew 16:17 to explore the source of true saving knowledge regarding Jesus Christ. It argues that human nature, described as "flesh and blood," is incapable of discerning spiritual truth due to the darkening effects of sin, as illustrated by the failure of the Pharisees and the natural person in 1 Corinthians. Instead, the text asserts that Peter's confession and any believer's faith are the result of God's sovereign grace and special illumination, not human wisdom or effort. The preacher emphasizes that this divine work removes all grounds for pride or boasting in the believer, replacing them with humility and gratitude. Consequently, Christians are called to share the gospel without fear of failure, trusting that God alone grants faith, while diligently attending to the means of grace such as the Word and sacraments.