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Church History #191 Islam's Gift to Humanity Muh #26, I John 4:1 John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-10 2 Timothy 2:15. The Results of Muhammad's Religion in History Dr. Jim Philips teaches the Life of Muhammad and the history of Religion in this ongoing series from the book The life of Muhammad the Apostle of God by Ibn Ishaq What Every American needs to Know About the Quran PAGES 174-186 the Quran and other sources. If anyone would like to make a donation , all donations no matter how small will be appreciated. Thank you. Our Address in Fish Lake Valley is POB 121 Dyer, Nevada 89010. You may also make a donation by pushing the support button at the top of this page. You Can make your donation through paypal or any credit card. Thank You IRS EIN 82-5114777

I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. (John 15:1-2) ~~~~~ Harvest Thanksgiving Evening Service Brixton Tabernacle, London ~~~~~ *1/ An end in view - fruit that brings glory to the father. 2/ The husbandman's use of means. 3/ The Fathers treatment of the different characters of his people.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon explores the parable of the true vine in John 15, emphasizing that God the Father acts as the husbandman who prunes and purges branches to ensure they bear abundant fruit. The central message is that this divine work serves to glorify the Father and provide assurance to believers that they are truly grafted into Christ, distinguishing genuine disciples from those who merely profess faith. The exposition details the specific fruits of the Spirit, such as joy, sacrificial love, and obedience, which are produced not by human effort but by the Father's work through the Son. It further illustrates how God uses various means, including trials, chastening, and providential circumstances, to prepare the soul and refine character, much like a farmer prepares the ground. The tone is pastoral and comforting, urging listeners to trust in the Father's wisdom and measure in their dealings, recognizing that even severe pruning is intended to yield righteousness and honour to God.

This sermon examines Paul's argument in Galatians 4, where he uses the historical narrative of Abraham's two sons, Ishmael and Isaac, to illustrate the incompatibility of the Old and New Covenants. The central message is that believers are children of promise and grace, not of the flesh or the law, and therefore must not mix the freedom of the Gospel with the bondage of Mosaic requirements. The exposition highlights how the Old Testament narratives, including the Passover and the Tabernacle, point forward to Christ, demonstrating that the Law serves to reveal sin while the Gospel provides the remedy. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging the audience to recognize that justification is entirely by God's grace through faith, without any merit from human effort or adherence to the Old Covenant. The sermon concludes with a strong exhortation to stand fast in the liberty secured by Christ Jesus and to reject any teaching that suggests additional works are necessary for salvation.

The gospel never changes, but every generation must guard against teachings that distort it. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains why recovering the gospel was central to the Protestant Reformation and remains essential today. Drawing from Galatians 1 and Romans 1, Dave emphasizes salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, the danger of adding human merit to Christ's finished work, and the responsibility to faithfully pass the gospel to future generations. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

This sermon examines Psalm 2 as a depiction of the futility of human opposition against God, highlighting the divine sovereignty of Christ as King over His church. The exposition contrasts the ridiculousness of earthly powers raging against the Anointed One with the certainty of God's judgment and the ultimate triumph of His kingdom. It emphasizes the eternal relationship between the Father and the Son, where the Son intercedes for the prosperity of the gospel and the conversion of sinners. The message calls for a response of wise submission and godly fear from both rulers and subjects, urging them to abandon opposition and embrace true piety. Ultimately, the sermon concludes with an invitation to trust in Jesus Christ, finding blessing and safety in a relationship of love and submission to God.

~~~~~ No 33 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 3:8-10** But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. *1/ Time and eternity. 2/ Concerning the Lord's promises. 3/ The coming of the day of the Lord.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon addresses the theological tension between the perceived delay of Christ's return and the assurance of God's faithfulness, drawing primarily from 2 Peter 3. It argues that the current age is a period of divine long-suffering intended to allow for the salvation of the elect, rather than a sign of divine slackness. The exposition contrasts human perception of time with God's eternal perspective, using Psalm 90 and Matthew 24 to illustrate that God's promises are certain and will be fulfilled in His appointed time. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, urging believers to rest in the certainty of God's character while maintaining a watchful expectation of the sudden coming of the Day of the Lord.

The piece presents a stark theological assessment of human nature, asserting that God's testimony identifies every person as a sinner who is wholly evil, under condemnation, and fundamentally characterized by unbelief. It argues that this divine verdict is inescapable and that no amount of outward goodness can alter the status of a heart that does not love God or believe in His Son. The central message shifts from this conviction of guilt to the revelation of the cross, where the crucified Christ stands as the ultimate demonstration of divine love for the ungodly. The text urges listeners to look to the crucified Savior rather than their own merit, emphasizing that God's grace is available to all who turn from their ways and place their faith in the propitiation offered by Jesus. The tone is both convicting and comforting, calling for a response of faith that accepts God's pardon rather than relying on human judgment.

The Foundations of Life: God's Word vs Human Reason. We are joined by Patricia Engler (Answers in Genesis). Topics discussed include: Life as a Creation of God. Unmasking the Origins of Abortion. The Impact of a Culture of Death. Standing for Life and Truth.

This sermon explores the doctrine of effectual calling within the Reformed theological framework, arguing that regeneration precedes faith rather than the reverse. It emphasizes that salvation is entirely the work of the Triune God, where the Holy Spirit applies the benefits of Christ's mediation to the elect through the Word. The text highlights that human beings are spiritually dead and unable to choose God on their own, necessitating a divine intervention that enlightens the mind, regenerates the heart, and renews the will. By citing passages from Titus, Ephesians, and John, the message asserts that true conversion is a gracious act that transforms the believer's nature, enabling them to come to Christ freely and willingly. The sermon concludes by affirming that this process ensures salvation is by grace alone, not by human works or merit.

The sermon examines the human condition as described in Ephesians 2, contrasting the state of being dead in trespasses and sins with the transformative work of God. It highlights the theological pivot of 'but God,' emphasizing that salvation is entirely a gift of unmerited favor rather than a result of human effort or works. The message underscores the believer's new identity as God's workmanship, created for good works, and made near to God through the blood of Christ. This perspective calls for humility in recognizing past rebellion and boldness in approaching the throne of grace. The sermon concludes with a pastoral appeal for repentance, prayer, and a renewed commitment to the Gospel, urging believers to live in the assurance of their secure position in Christ.