In this morning message from John 3:22–30, Pastor Rockhill draws out the humble example of John the Baptist as a pattern for every believer who seeks to serve Christ faithfully. When John's disciples grow jealous that Jesus is baptizing and drawing larger crowds, John refuses to be threatened. Instead he reminds them that a man can receive nothing except what is given him from heaven, and he rejoices that his God-given mission is being fulfilled. Pastor Rockhill shows how John understood his calling as a forerunner and herald—the voice crying in the wilderness, the friend of the bridegroom whose joy is made full when the bride is led to the groom. John was never the Christ, the King, or the Messiah; his whole ministry was to point people to Jesus and then to fade into the background. The central burden of the passage is captured in verse 30: "He must increase, but I must decrease." Along the way, Pastor Rockhill addresses the danger of loyalty to a man overtaking devotion to the mission, warning that admiration for a faithful teacher can slip into pride, division, and even idolatry. He points to the sovereignty of God ordering both John's ministry and Christ's, and to the humility that trusts God's plan. The application is searching and personal. More Jesus and less John means more Jesus and less of each of us. Echoing Galatians 2:20, Pastor Rockhill calls the congregation to be crucified with Christ, living lives that fade into the background so that those around them see the Savior exalted, all to the glory of God alone.

The sermon explores the Tenth Commandment, revealing that coveting is an inward sin of the heart rather than merely an outward action. It identifies three root causes of covetousness: a defective view of God, man, and one's neighbor, which lead to disordered desires and idolatry. The preacher argues that true contentment is not found in circumstances but is a learned discipline developed through both poverty and prosperity. By fixing one's focus on Christ as the ultimate source of satisfaction, believers can overcome envy and rest in God's sovereign provision. The message concludes with an exhortation to reorder loves so that God alone becomes the portion of the soul.

A. Indictment of Idolatry B. Incoming Judgment C. Indication of Hope

In this message, Pastor Byron Chesney examines Israel's idolatry in Exodus 20 and 32 and warns how quickly true worship can be corrupted by worldly influence, human preference, and compromise. This message calls the church to remain holy, reverent, and faithful to God's commands.

The sermon identifies modern idols as sources of false comfort, identity, and control that replace reliance on God. Using the example of King David in 2 Samuel 11, it illustrates how spiritual laziness and idleness create vulnerability to lust and curiosity. The preacher warns against the dangers of doom scrolling and gossip, which dull discernment and lead to sin. By contrasting the lukewarm Laodicean church with the call to endure hardship as a soldier of Christ, the message urges believers to actively fight spiritual battles. Ultimately, it calls for repentance from these hidden idols to restore clarity and usefulness in one's walk with God.

This sermon examines the church in Thyatira, highlighting its commendable virtues while addressing the serious issue of tolerating a false teacher referred to as Jezebel. The speaker clarifies that this 'Jezebel' represents spiritual compromise and idolatry linked to business guilds rather than mere sexual immorality or personal ambition. Jesus is portrayed as the omniscient and omnipotent Son of God who judges such sin with righteous authority. Believers are urged to maintain their integrity and hold fast to their faith without compromising with worldly pressures. The message concludes by pointing to the ultimate reward of reigning with Christ in the new heavens and earth.

This summary examines the recurring cycle of sin, judgment, and deliverance in the book of Judges, highlighting Israel's failure to drive out the inhabitants of the Promised Land. It emphasises that disobedience and complaining against God's calling lead to spiritual decline and hardship, yet God remains faithful to His covenant by raising up judges for relief. The preacher urges believers to view their own hardships as providential tools for sanctification rather than reasons for complaint. By reflecting on Gideon's reliance on the Spirit and the people's persistent idolatry, the survey calls for vigorous dependence on Christ in all circumstances. Here we are warned against becoming indistinguishable from the world and encouraged towards glad obedience to God's ways.

This sermon contrasts the godly reign of King Jotham with the idolatrous rule of his son Ahaz to illustrate that salvation cannot be inherited through family lineage or maintained by religious association. The preacher argues that being born into a believing home or holding a position within the church does not guarantee spiritual life, emphasizing the absolute necessity of personal regeneration and faith in Jesus Christ. By examining Ahaz's descent into Moloch worship and his rejection of Jehovah, the text warns against the dangers of syncretism and false religion, which lead to judgment. The message urges listeners to examine their own faith rather than relying on outward appearances or heritage. Ultimately, it calls for a steadfast defense of biblical truth and exclusive reliance on Christ as the only path to salvation.