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Joshual challenges Israel to follow the Lord completely or not at all

This sermon examines the impartiality of God's judgment by contrasting the spiritual standing of Jews and Gentiles in Romans 2. It argues that possession of the written law does not guarantee salvation, as hearing the law without doing it is insufficient for justification. The text highlights that both groups are condemned by their respective standards: Jews by the Mosaic law and Gentiles by the conscience written on their hearts. The preacher emphasizes the doctrine of total depravity, asserting that no human can achieve the perfect obedience required by the law. Consequently, the only path to righteousness is through faith in Jesus Christ, who serves as both the Savior who fulfilled the law and the ultimate Judge who offers mercy to believers.

This sermon explores the true nature of praise as a comprehensive mindset rather than merely a musical activity, arguing that believers should respond to God's character with consistent adoration. The message emphasizes that praise is personal, requiring an individual relationship with God as King, and is continual, extending beyond Sunday services to every aspect of daily life. It highlights the certainty of praise, which remains steadfast regardless of changing circumstances because it is rooted in the immutable nature of God. The speaker further illustrates that praise is intergenerational, urging the church to pass down a testimony of God's greatness to the next generation. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a life of unwavering praise grounded in God's gracious and merciful character, pointing toward the eternal worship of the Lamb in Revelation.

BREAK UP THE HARD GROUND. [WHEN REVIVAL REACHES THE HEART] HOSEA 10:12; JOEL 2:12–13; Galatians 6:7-8 KJV God's command through Hosea is direct: "Break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD." Fallow ground is ground capable of producing a harvest but left uncultivated until it becomes hard and unproductive. The same can happen spiritually when pride, bitterness, complacency, hidden sin, or repeated resistance hardens a believer's heart.Hosea contrasts sowing righteousness and reaping mercy with plowing wickedness and reaping iniquity. The message closes with Hebrews 3:15: "To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts." The revival prayer is: "Lord, break up the hard ground in me. Let Your plow go deep, and when the ground is ready—send the rain."

This sermon examines the narrative of Saul's search for lost donkeys in 1 Samuel 9, illustrating how God's providence operates through ordinary and seemingly insignificant events. It contrasts Saul's impressive physical stature and social standing with his spiritual ignorance, highlighting the biblical principle that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearance. The text encourages believers to trust in God's sovereign guidance during times of disappointment or confusion, urging them to fulfill their daily duties and seek wise counsel rather than attempting to decode every circumstance. Ultimately, the passage serves as a reminder that while human vision is limited, God sees the full destination of our lives, pointing believers toward the true King, Jesus Christ, who came to save the lost.

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This sermon examines the testimony of Jesus in John 5, where He presents multiple witnesses to His divine identity, including John the Baptist, His miracles, the Father, and the Scriptures. The central argument posits that the rejection of Jesus by religious leaders is not due to a lack of evidence, but rather a deliberate unwillingness to submit to Him. The preacher contrasts the temporary joy of enjoying a preacher's light with the necessity of coming to Christ for eternal life, highlighting the human tendency to seek human glory over divine truth. By analyzing the 'autopsy' of unbelief, the message reveals that the root of rejection is a lack of love for God and a desire for self-justification. The sermon concludes with a call to repentance, asserting that while humans are naturally unwilling to come to Christ, God's grace transforms hearts, making the unwilling willing through His power.

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