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"Yet a little while is the light with you." He pleaded with them to walk, they would not, and then He departed and did hide Himself from them. The blinding was never a hand laid over their eyes; it was the Lord, who is the light, leaving the room.

Jesus' parable shows that the kingdom of God exists within a world still filled with evil. The wheat (believers) and weeds (unbelievers) look similar for a time, but God knows the difference and will sort them at the final harvest. Until then, Christians must coexist wisely—aware of Satan's designs, grounded in Scripture, committed to God's mission, discerning about false faith, honest about their own spiritual condition, and practicing Christlike love even toward the unlovable. The kingdom is present but not yet complete, quietly growing as God works in human hearts. Ultimately, God—not us—will bring perfect justice and separation.

We praise and testify of our God who brings judgment against the wicked. Preached at Rose Point Reformed Presbyterian Church, New Castle, PA

The sermon addresses the root of sin by examining Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5 that lustful intent constitutes adultery in the heart. It defines lust as an evil desire that rebels against God's will, distinguishing between neutral desires and those hijacked by sin. The speaker emphasizes the reality of hell and the serious consequences of unrepentant sin to urge immediate spiritual vigilance. A practical battle plan is offered, focusing on setting one's mind on heavenly things and putting on godly virtues like love and humility. Ultimately, believers are called to actively pursue what is good and pure, allowing God's word to dwell richly within them to overcome earthly cravings.

Richard Adams's sermon titled "Of Hell" (subtitled in some editions as "The Wicked Shall Depart from Christ into the Greatest Torments") was preached in May 1659. Context & Publication Series Origin: It was delivered as part of The Morning Exercise Methodized, a series of 28 sermons organized by Thomas Case and preached at St. Giles in the Fields, London, in May 1659. First Publication: The collection was published in 1660 as a systematic overview of Christian doctrine. Text & Topic: Preached on Matthew 25:41 ("Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels"), the sermon provides an exposition of eternal punishment, distinguishing between the pœna damni (the pain of loss) and pœna sensûs (the pain of sense).

The sermon warns against the spiritual danger of making a covenant with death by hiding behind lies rather than seeking refuge in God. Drawing from Revelation 6 and Isaiah 28, it illustrates how individuals attempt to avoid hell through deception and false agreements, only to find their refuges swept away by divine judgment. The preacher identifies a specific spirit, likened to the strange woman in Proverbs 5, that actively leads people away from biblical truth and into condemnation. This influence is portrayed as prevalent in modern megachurches that prioritize popularity, wealth, and cultural accommodation over the preaching of sin and repentance. Ultimately, the message urges believers to reject these deceptive systems and cling to the solid foundation of Christ to ensure their salvation.

Sunday morning sermon, continuing in Romans.

THE SILENCE BETWEEN THE GRAVE AND GLORY. Luke 16:19–31 (KJV)Death is not the end—it is the doorway into eternity. Through the account of the rich man and Lazarus, this message answers one of life's greatest questions: What happens the moment we die? The Bible teaches that eternity begins immediately after death, that every person remains consciously aware, and that our eternal destination is determined by what we do with Jesus Christ in this life. This message offers hope for believers and a loving warning to those who have never trusted Christ. [The most important decision you will ever make is where you will spend eternity.]

The sermon warns against the modern tendency to ignore the reality of hell, asserting that Jesus taught about it more than any other prophet. Using the story of the rich man and Lazarus from Luke 16, the speaker describes the five senses in eternal torment to illustrate the severity of separation from God. The message emphasizes that hell was created for Satan, not humanity, but those who reject Christ's atonement send themselves there. It urges listeners to accept salvation today rather than face irreversible regret in eternity. The tone is urgent and convicting, aiming to drive lost individuals to repentance before it is too late.