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The sermon utilizes John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress to illustrate the journey of a sinner from the realization of guilt to the freedom found in Christ. It emphasizes that the Bible is a living, impartial word that convicts humanity of sin and reveals the necessity of faith for salvation. The preacher warns against spiritual hindrances such as family pressure, worldly mockery, and procrastination, urging immediate response to God's invitation. Central to the message is the assurance that Christ's sacrifice removes the burden of sin completely, offering forgiveness and new life to all who believe. The service concludes with a passionate appeal for unsaved individuals to accept Jesus as their Savior without delay.

1 Samuel 25:28 'I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid: for the LORD will certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of the LORD, and evil hath not been found in thee all thy days.' The sermon explores the biblical narrative of Abigail interceding for her household by seeking peace with King David, using this event as a typological picture of salvation. It contrasts the foolish defiance of Nabal, who rejected God's offer of peace and faced judgment, with Abigail's humble confession and plea for forgiveness. The preacher emphasises that sinners must recognise God's impending wrath and approach Christ with humility, owning their own guilt rather than blaming others. By confessing sin and requesting mercy, the penitent sinner finds reconciliation, the removal of divine condemnation, and a restored relationship with God as King. Ultimately, the message urges listeners to awaken to the reality of judgment and flee to Christ for the peace that comes through faith.

The sermon explores Jesus' High Priestly Prayer in John 17, focusing on His desire for believers to behold His glory both in the future eternal state and in the present spiritual reality. It explains that Christ's glory is most profoundly displayed through the sacrificial work of the cross, where He bore the guilt of sin to accomplish redemption. This glory is accessed now through the Holy Spirit, particularly during corporate worship and the observance of the Lord's Supper. By partaking in communion, believers are reminded of their unity with Christ and the church, experiencing a foretaste of heavenly glory amidst earthly life. The message concludes with an exhortation to pray for spiritual sight, asking Jesus to open eyes to recognize the magnificence of His saving work.

Continuing his series in the Gospel of John, Pastor Rockhill brings the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well to its climax in John 4:25-30. His central burden is to display how Christ patiently, compassionately, and deliberately draws a guilty, hardened sinner to faith, breaking down her resistance until she rests in Him alone. As the woman deflects to the coming Messiah, Pastor Rockhill traces both the Samaritan hope of a prophet like Moses and the Jewish longing for a Davidic king. He shows that both expectations were partial, and that the full witness of Scripture presents the Messiah as prophet, priest, and king. Even more, when Jesus declares, "I who speak to you am He," He uses the covenant name of God—the great I AM—revealing Himself not merely as the anointed one but as the Lord Himself, come in the flesh to offer the living water of the Spirit and the forgiveness of sins. Pastor Rockhill dwells on the woman's transformation: her shame lifted, her guilt washed away, she leaves her water pot behind and runs to invite her city, "Come, see a man." This, he explains, is the fruit of Spirit-wrought conviction—sin exposed, then grace freeing the sinner to live boldly. The application is warm and evangelistic. Believers cannot compel anyone to Christ; they can only point others to Him and trust the Spirit to work. Pastor Rockhill urges every hearer to humble themselves, call on Christ, and, freed from condemnation, joyfully share the gospel with those around them, all to the glory of God alone.

The sermon emphasizes the urgent need for repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as the sole means of salvation from sin and eternal judgment. It contrasts the deceptive pleasures of worldly lusts with the redemptive power of Christ's blood, which alone washes away guilt. The preacher warns that rejecting this gospel leads to condemnation, while accepting it grants the free gift of eternal life through grace. Central to the message is the call to turn from sin and trust in Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life. Ultimately, the transcript urges listeners to seize the present moment for salvation before time runs out.

1 John 5:18-21 — Satan cannot lay a finger on a child of God without a permission slip signed in heaven. These are the five closing certainties of 1 John. This expository preaching message closes our verse-by-verse series through the book of 1 John, working through five certainties packed into the final four verses: we don't live in sin, we are kept, we know whose side we're on, we know the Son has come, and we know Him that is true. If you've ever wondered about your assurance of salvation — if guilt has convinced you that one bad week disqualifies you, or fear has convinced you that Satan can do whatever he wants to you — this message settles both. Your standing is sealed. Your walk is still your own to guard. This is verse-by-verse exposition, not topical commentary. The text moves from what "sinneth not" actually means, into the doctrine of eternal security versus self-keeping, into Satan's limits under God's permission, and finally into the highest declaration made about Jesus Christ anywhere in the letter — "This is the true God and eternal life." This expository preaching message through 1 John explains: - What "born of God sinneth not" really means (it's not sinless perfection) - The difference between being kept by God and keeping your own walk - Why Satan cannot touch a believer without permission (Job 1-2) - What it means that "the whole world lieth in wickedness" - Four things Christ's coming gave every believer - Why the least-lettered believer has understanding the world's wisest don't - The highest title given to Jesus Christ in the entire letter - The closing warning: "keep yourselves from idols"

1 Kings 18 The Greatest Enemy 1. A time of evil and deception 2. Granted government favor 3. Lead people into folly 4. Lead into guilt and ruin 5. Self-deceived and proud 6. Powerless and worthless 7. Judged and destroyed

In Matthew 5:27–30, Jesus exposes the inadequacy of outward morality by showing that the seventh commandment reaches beyond physical adultery into the heart. Deliberate, cultivated lust is adultery before God because the King judges not only actions but desires, intentions, and affections. Christ then commands radical repentance: anything that repeatedly becomes an avenue of temptation must be decisively removed. The eye and hand imagery is not a call to self-mutilation, but to serious mortification of sin. Jesus places this battle in the light of eternity, warning that no temporary pleasure is worth final judgment. Yet the passage does not leave sinners in despair. The same Christ who exposes impurity is the perfectly pure Savior who fulfilled all righteousness, bore the guilt of His people, and gives His Spirit to sanctify them. The call is clear: flee lust, cut off its provision, and follow Christ in holiness before the holy God.

Sunday AM, August 9, 2026

Genesis 50:20 — Someone hurt you years ago. They're not carrying it anymore. So why are you still lugging that bucket around? Sunday School — "Under the Good Shepherd's Care" — Joseph Forgives This family integrated church Sunday school lesson walks kids and parents through Genesis 42, 44, 45, and 50 to teach what biblical forgiveness actually looks like — not a feeling, but a decision to stop carrying weight that was never yours to hold. If you've been searching for how to let go of bitterness or forgive someone who hurt you, this lesson breaks it down in a way even a child can grasp — and apply. Joseph tested his brothers before he ever revealed himself to them. He needed to see whether their hearts had truly changed. And when he finally forgave them, he didn't just say the words — he protected them, provided for them, and refused to get even. That's the whole picture of biblical forgiveness: it releases the offender AND it frees you. The lesson closes with a live object lesson: kids carry a bucket that gets heavier with every labeled rock — "They laughed at me," "My brother hit me," "She left me out," "They lied about me" — until they're told to put it down. Because the truth is simple: if it's not hurting them anymore, it's only hurting you. This lesson walks through Genesis 42, 44, 45, and 50, explaining: - Why Joseph tested his brothers before trusting them again - How guilt, memory, and conscience surface under pressure - Judah's offer to be a substitute for Benjamin - Why Joseph waited to reveal himself until he saw real change - The difference between empty words and true repentance - Why unforgiveness only punishes the one holding the grudge