The sermon explores the symbolic significance of the raven and dove sent from Noah's ark in Genesis 8, contrasting the unclean raven with the clean dove. It highlights the olive leaf as a pivotal sign that the waters of divine wrath have receded, signaling peace and the dawn of a renewed world. The preacher connects this Old Testament narrative to the New Testament by linking the flood waters to Christian baptism and Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River. The descent of the Holy Spirit as a dove at Christ's baptism confirms the end of judgment and the inauguration of a new creation. Ultimately, the message offers hope for believers, pointing toward the ultimate restoration of a new heaven and earth through Jesus Christ.

Read: John 3:16–21; Acts 16:11-15 Text: Lord's Day 7 God will only save those who by true faith share in Christ. 1. Why true faith is necessary 2. What true faith is 3. Where true faith comes from Questions for reflection: 1. What will happen to those who do not embrace Christ in faith? Do you feel a burden to share the hope of the gospel with those who are lost? 2. What is true faith? 3. What do you think is a greater danger: complacency or trying to earn your salvation? Why? 4. Are you excited about the promises God has made to you? In what ways are you building your life on the promises of God? In what areas of your life do you have a hard time appropriating God's promises by faith? 5. Where does the Bible teach that God works faith in the hearts of his people? 6. How does the Holy Spirit work faith in the hearts of his people? Can you share a story how he has done this?

Before the garden, before the man, before any man had sinned, the Son of God stepped forward as the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Why does one sin against God earn an eternity in hell? Why did God curse the serpent when Satan was the one working in him? And what did Almighty God do about a debt no man could pay? The text answers every one, verse by verse.

"He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me." Judas was chosen, sent out with the twelve, given power over unclean spirits, and trusted with the bag, and he fell. A man cannot betray his Lord unless He was his Lord.

The sermon defines worship as the heart's ultimate seeking and treasuring of God, contrasting true devotion with the universal human tendency toward idolatry. It argues that genuine conversion involves a radical shift in allegiance where believers repent of sin, exercise faith in Christ, and commit to building His kingdom rather than merely making religious decisions. Drawing parallels between Israel's exile in Babylon and the believer's journey from spiritual death to life, the text emphasizes that the Holy Spirit stirs hearts to abandon worldly idols for divine satisfaction. The central message asserts that the primary goal of salvation and evangelism is not church growth but the creation of sincere worshippers who find their rest and joy exclusively in Jesus Christ.

This sermon examines the biblical account of Nehemiah's righteous anger in response to social injustice among his people, using it as a model for handling human emotion. Listen along as Pastor Sargent contrasts God's holy wrath with sinful human anger, highlighting how unchecked fury leads to destruction while godly anger prompts immediate, constructive action. By analyzing Ephesians 4:26-31, the message outlines four spiritual responses to anger: responding slowly through reflection, softly through gentle words, spiritually through reliance on the Holy Spirit, and surely by addressing issues promptly. The text emphasizes that believers must not let sin take root in their emotions but should instead pursue reconciliation and justice. Ultimately, the sermon encourages Christians to adopt a Christ-centered approach that transforms potentially destructive feelings into opportunities for spiritual growth and divine praise.

The sermon uses the biblical account of the widow's miracle in 2 Kings 4 to illustrate the necessity of spiritual readiness and evangelism. The preacher explains that just as the widow needed empty vessels to receive the oil, believers must seek out 'empty vessels'—those without Christ—to fill them with the Holy Spirit. This act of gathering souls is presented as a means of protection against spiritual bondage for one's own children and the broader community. The message emphasizes that faithfulness in sharing the gospel prevents the flow of God's blessing from ceasing and calls the congregation to active participation in saving others.

The sermon emphasizes that believers enter the holiest of holies through the torn flesh and blood of Jesus Christ, rather than through earthly rituals or mere intellectual assent. It argues against a superficial Christianity that keeps God at an arm's length, urging instead for a deep, sanctified relationship characterized by continual grace and obedience. Using personal anecdotes about forgiveness and baptism, the message illustrates how the physical sacrifice of Christ provides access to God's presence and empowers believers to overcome sin and bitterness. The central theme is that true salvation involves both heart and mind, requiring a persistent walk in the Spirit to maintain holiness and love for others.

Lord's Day 20 Series Heidelberg Catechism 53. What dost thou believe concerning the Holy Spirit? First, that he is true and coeternal God with the Father and the Son; secondly, that he is also given me, to make me by a true faith, partaker of Christ and all his benefits, that he may comfort me and abide with me for ever.

Sunday Evening service at Calvary Baptist Pastor Tracy Puckett We are an old fashioned, Independent Missionary Baptist Church, with Holy Ghost, King James preaching, and spirit filled singing. We invite you to come and be a part of our church family. Our doors are always open, and we hope that you and your family will come and experience the love of God here at Calvary! "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. (Psalm 122:1)"