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Jesus' parable about the three servants teaches us to self-consciously invest our gifts, abilities, and opportunities into the kingdom of God and the renown of his name.

Since we were guilty law breakers before a holy God, yet redeemed by grace through faith in Christ, we should be thankful, living a life of spirit filled gratitude that informs and motivates all we do.

1. By Guilt Condemned 2. By Grace Justified

No matter where you are or what you have done, the High Priest and Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, has been perfectly fitted to your need. If you will come to Him, not as a decent person in need of a life coach to give some pointers, but as a ruined sinner in need of a new life, He will give exactly what is needed. He is the Priest who represents you and the sacrifice who took your place. He will take away the filth and despair of sin and guilt and usher you into the presence of God. He has torn the temple veil and unlocked the Holy of Holies. He will cause you to serve Him from the heart, today and forevermore.

We should look upon our God as the true righteous judge whom we are to worship. I. A PRAYER FOR VINDICATION II. DESIRE FOR GOD'S WORSHIP

The sermon expounds on Ephesians 5:1-2, urging believers to imitate God as dear children and walk in love just as Christ loved them. It establishes that the Christian life is motivated by grace rather than guilt, with the written Word serving as the primary rule for godly behavior. The preacher emphasizes that observing God's character in Scripture reveals His long-suffering and hatred of sin, providing a model for how believers should interact with the world. Central to this exhortation is the cross, where Christ's atoning sacrifice demonstrates the ultimate revelation of divine love. This profound love motivates believers to abhor sin, comfort others, and live as adopted children assured of their future glorification due to merits of Christ on their behalf.

This sermon examines the corrupt trial of Jesus before the religious council, highlighting their desperate search for false witnesses to justify their desire for revenge and control. The preacher emphasizes Jesus' absolute sinlessness by citing multiple New Testament passages that confirm He was without fault or guilt. The narrative shifts to Peter's fearful denial of Christ, illustrating how fear can lead believers to compromise their testimony through cursing and swearing. Despite this failure, the message underscores the power of God's Word to convict the heart and prompt genuine repentance and weeping. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to recognize their own vulnerability to sin while trusting in Jesus' perfect righteousness for salvation.

Jesus Christ Came for Sinners (1 Timothy 1:15) The sermon centers on the declaration that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, emphasizing the absolute reliability of this gospel message. It argues that human efforts and feelings are insufficient for salvation, which instead rests entirely on the trustworthy nature of God's promise. The text highlights Jesus' divine mission to rescue humanity from the guilt, dominion, and judgment of sin through His sacrificial death and resurrection. Using the Apostle Paul as a primary example, the preacher illustrates how even the worst sinner can become living evidence of this transformative grace. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to personally entrust themselves to Christ without waiting for self-improvement or feeling worthy.

The guilt of the Jews is demonstrated by convicting questions.