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Rev. John Gibson serves with International Board of Jewish Missions.

God offers salvation to anyone regardless of ethnic identity—both Jew and Gentile can call upon Him in faith, trusting the good news of Jesus Christ.

This sermon was preached on October 11, 2026 at Antioch Presbyterian Church, a congregation of Calvary Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America located in Woodruff, South Carolina. Pastor Zachary Groff preached this sermon entitled "A People for the Lord" on Exodus 24:1-8. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected].

The death of Elisha and the reign of Amaziah.

This sermon examines the warning against idolatry in Deuteronomy 4, highlighting the human tendency to create manageable gods rather than worship the invisible Creator. It contrasts the judgment of nations given over to their idols with God's faithful preservation of Israel through the intercession of Moses. The message identifies Jesus Christ as the ultimate and eternal Mediator who stands in the breach, unlike the temporary mediator Moses, and who bore the curse of covenant breaking on the cross. The sermon concludes by urging believers to reject self-made idols and offer worship in spirit and truth, trusting in the unshakable kingdom of Christ who will return in glory.

The sermon explores the necessity of practical holiness and the persistent effort required to eradicate sin from one's life, home, and church. Drawing from the narrative in Judges 20, the text illustrates how the tribe of Israel fought multiple battles against the tribe of Benjamin to remove evil, highlighting that spiritual victory is often not instantaneous and may involve repeated failures. The message emphasizes that believers must recognize the need for holiness, be willing to confront sin rather than ignore it, and understand that defeat is part of the process of success. It encourages the audience to remain wholehearted in their pursuit of God, finding strength in the Word and the assurance that God ultimately grants victory. The tone is pastoral and exhortative, urging believers to never give up in the fight for spiritual purity.

El sermon examina Romanos 11:11-15 para afirmar que el rechazo de Israel al evangelio no constituye una caída definitiva, sino un paréntesis providencial que abre la puerta a la salvación de los gentiles. Se destaca la soberanía de Dios, quien utiliza la transgresión de unos para provocar celos y llevar a la conversión a otros, demostrando que su pacto permanece firme incluso ante la incredulidad humana. El mensaje exhorta a los creyentes a rechazar la soberbia y el antijudaísmo, recordando que la gracia que los alcanzó es la misma que puede transformar a los corazones más endurecidos. Se enfatiza la necesidad de predicar con fidelidad y pasión, confiando en que la restauración final de Israel traerá una bendición inmensa y la glorificación de toda la iglesia. La conclusión invita a vivir con humildad, gratitud y un celo inquebrantable por la salvación de todas las personas, dejando los resultados en manos de la voluntad soberana de Dios.