Dylan defines experimental religion, the rebirth, self-examination, the marks of saving grace, and the foundation of assurance.

The Kingdom of LIght | Matthew 9:27–34 | Rev. John Canales Order of Worship (Bulletin) https://christpresbyterian.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/2026/07/260802.pdf Another link to the webcast... https://christpresbyterian.org/live-stream/ Christ Church OPC... https://christpresbyterian.org/ Giving... https://christpresbyterian.org/give/ Follow us on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/opcfmtx/ or X... @ChristChurchOPC

"Born of God's will, not free will" – John 1:12-13 I. Some have received Christ (Eph. 2:1-3; Acts 17:28-29; 1 John 3:1) II. Regeneration (Eph. 2:4-6; Titus 3:5-6; Jn. 3:3, 5-8; 1 Jn. 2:29; 1 Jn. 4:7; 1 Jn. 5:1) III. How Christians are NOT born A. Not born of blood (Gal. 3:16; Lk. 3:7-9; Jn. 8:31-39) B. Not born of the will of the flesh (Rom. 9:10-16; Rom. 3:10-12) C. Not born of the will of man

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The sermon vigorously defends the doctrine of universal atonement against Calvinistic predestination, asserting that salvation is available to anyone who believes. It highlights the scriptural basis for the 'whosoever' promise and critiques theological systems that limit God's love or remove human responsibility. The preacher emphasizes the Holy Spirit's patient invitation to all people and the transformative power of genuine faith in changing a believer's destiny. By citing personal testimony and biblical examples, the message encourages active evangelism and assures listeners of God's desire for every individual to be saved. Ultimately, it calls the audience to embrace the inclusive nature of the gospel and respond to the Spirit's drawing.

This sermon examines John 15:16-21 to look at the characteristics of true followers of Christ amidst a hostile world. The preacher outlines four key aspects: an unshakeable foundation in God's sovereign election, membership in a spiritual family bound by love, the inevitable conflict with worldly systems, and a shared fellowship in suffering with Jesus. Emphasizing that believers are chosen not for their own merit but by God's grace, the message encourages Christians to expect persecution rather than worldly acceptance. The central theme asserts that genuine faith produces fruit and endures through trials because its security rests entirely on Christ's choice and preservation.

How can the Lord Jesus Christ plead with these men to walk while they have the light, and two verses later be said to have blinded their eyes and hardened their heart? Read the end of verse 36 and ask Who the light is, and Who it was that departed and hid Himself. When the light is taken out of a room, can the men left in it see? He had already told them in this same gospel, ye will not come to me, that ye might have life, so ask whether these men could not come or would not. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.