Last week we thought about the importance of being right with God. Yesterday morning, from Ephesians 4, we turned our attention to being right with each other. We considered the importance of unity within the body of Christ — loving one another, bearing with one another, forgiving one another, and guarding the unity that the Lord has given us. We also spoke to those who have been genuinely hurt by others, especially when the other person cannot, or will not, recognise the wrong they have done. We may not be able to change another person's heart, but we can keep our own heart right before God, refuse bitterness, and leave the matter safely in His hands. "Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." Ephesians 4:3

This sermon explores the assurance that Christ continues to bless His people through the work of the Holy Spirit, even in the absence of His physical presence, now seated at the right hand of the Father. It examines the theological depth of the unity between the Father and the Son, emphasizing that the divine nature of Christ is not limited by His human flesh or location. The message addresses the disciples' confusion and sorrow regarding impending persecution, reframing these trials as necessary steps toward greater spiritual clarity and joy. By using the analogy of childbirth, the text illustrates how present suffering is but for a season and will be replaced by an enduring joy that no one can take away. The sermon concludes with a pastoral encouragement to trust in God's holiness and the ultimate hope of Christ's return, which will finally remove all sorrow.

The sermon examines the dual nature of Jesus' authority as presented in the Gospel of Mark, focusing on the call of the first disciples and the exorcism in the synagogue. It argues that Jesus' command to 'follow me' establishes him as the supreme loyalty of a believer's life, requiring the renunciation of self-governance and the submission of career, family, and wealth to his lordship. Simultaneously, the encounter with the unclean spirit reveals Jesus' divine power to defeat the kingdom of darkness, demonstrating that his presence is both a source of grace for the willing and a terrifying judgment for the demonic. The central message is that true discipleship involves a personal, living encounter with the incarnate Son of God, who is both the desirable King to be followed and the Holy One whose presence exposes sin and defeats evil.

This sermon explores the necessity of divine grace in sustaining true reformation, using Nehemiah 13 to illustrate how human efforts alone are insufficient for lasting spiritual change. It highlights that reformation begins with the exposure of sin through God's Word, which calls the covenant community to holy separation from compromise. The text addresses the corruption of God's house, symbolized by Eliashib's accommodation of Tobiah, and emphasizes the need to remove defilement to restore proper worship. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of faithful stewardship and support for the ministry, noting that neglect of these duties leads to the forsaking of God's house. Ultimately, the message points to the need for Christ, who alone can cleanse the sinner and keep the covenant, enabling believers to stand in His strength for faithful worship.

This sermon explores the central question of the Heidelberg Catechism regarding the believer's only comfort in life and death, arguing that true satisfaction is found exclusively in belonging to Christ. The message outlines the Trinitarian work of salvation, beginning with the Father's sovereign plan to preserve the believer, moving to the Son's accomplishment of redemption through His blood to satisfy divine justice and defeat the power of sin, and concluding with the Holy Spirit's ongoing work of assuring the heart of eternal life and enabling sincere obedience. By contrasting the fleeting, broken cisterns of worldly comfort with the inexhaustible fountain of living water provided by God, the sermon calls the audience to reject self-reliance and find their identity and security in their ownership by a faithful Savior. The tone is pastoral and convicting, urging believers to rest in the certainty of their salvation rather than seeking temporary relief from sin or anxiety, ultimately transforming their daily conduct and community interactions.

Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. (Mark 1:14-15)

What happens when AI is asked to critique a theological argument that challenges the standard theological framework? We revisit imputed righteousness, progressive sanctification, the claim that the Holy Spirit changes believers, and the uncomfortable problem of an omnipotent God whose work supposedly remains incomplete. Then we examine why different approaches to AI can produce radically different theological conclusions.

Welcome to Through the Psalms, a weekend ministry of The Truth Pulpit. Over time, we will study all 150 psalms with Pastor Don Green from Truth Community Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. We're glad you're with us. Let's open to the Psalms now as we join our teacher in The Truth Pulpit. https://www.thetruthpulpit.com

Doreen Virtue explains the biblical marks of genuine repentance for someone who has come out of occult involvement. This episode contrasts worldly sorrow with godly sorrow, considers repentance as a turning from sin to God, and points to the fruit of the Spirit as evidence of the Holy Spirit's transforming work in a believer's life. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/