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Rosette Sings, I Won't Have To Worry Any More

Rosette Sings, Until Then

This sermon addresses the human tendency to blame external circumstances or other people for personal difficulties, arguing instead that the root cause of sin and unhappiness is the internal state of the heart. By citing examples such as the fall of Adam and Eve and the conduct of Paul and Silas in prison, the message contrasts self-reliant complaining with Christ-like endurance and joy. The central theological argument is that it is impossible to live a righteous life or maintain a godly attitude through one's own strength, as the flesh naturally lusts against the Spirit. Therefore, believers are called to abandon their own understanding and self-will, relying entirely on the daily assistance of the Holy Spirit to overcome sin and reflect Christ to others. The sermon concludes with a call to cast all burdens upon God, recognizing that true happiness and spiritual victory come only through dependence on divine grace rather than human effort.

Is the Christian experience one of rejoicing, love, hope, and assurance of faith? Is that life marked by delight in God's commands and promises? While God has promised great joy and hope to believers, Christians often follow the way of the Israelites when they doubt, complain, and live in a constant state of uncertainty. In this sermon on Psalm 78:41 titled "Limiting God," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones teaches that when the Christian follows this way, they limit God's power, grace, and glory rather than showcasing His excellencies to the world. Complaining and heavy hearts declare to the world that the way of God is cumbersome and sorrowful. It says the commands of God are difficult and God is not concerned with the Christian's joy. Follow along with Dr. Lloyd-Jones as he provides the "tests" of assurance, joy, delight, and peace to evaluate hearts in light of the life-giving promises of the Holy God. Listen and be reminded that God provides great joy that cannot be shaken to the believer who earnestly seeks the presence of the Triune God as their source of delight and life. Take comfort in knowing that an assurance of salvation is given as a means of joy and comfort for the believer and be challenged by Dr. Lloyd-Jones's reminder that the believer who does not hold fast to these promises is limiting the Holy One of Israel.

A great personal testimony is not defined by self-congratulation or recounting miraculous deliverances, but by the visible evidence of the Holy Spirit's control in one's life. The passage from Genesis 41:38 illustrates this, showing that even a pagan ruler recognized Joseph's Spirit-filled character, not through his words, but through his consistent conduct. True spiritual maturity is marked by a joyful spirit, a grateful heart that thanks God for all circumstances, and a humble submission to others out of reverence for Christ. These qualities—rooted in daily dependence on the Spirit, a mind set on God's Word, and a life of worship and thanksgiving—are the authentic signs of a Spirit-filled life. When believers embody these traits, their character becomes a compelling testimony to both believers and unbelievers alike, reflecting the transformative power of God's presence. This testimony is not self-constructed, but is revealed in how others perceive and describe the believer's life.

This sermon explores the nature and disposition of angels by examining their role throughout the life of Jesus Christ, from heralding His birth to ministering in the wilderness and protecting Him. It highlights the theological distinction that angels, as created beings, cannot be saved but desire to look into the mysteries of redemption, experiencing the joy of salvation secondhand through the repentance of sinners. The message emphasizes the angels' readiness to serve and their anguish at witnessing the crucifixion, contrasting their power to destroy with their obedience to God's plan for atonement. Ultimately, the sermon points to the resurrection and the subsequent salvation of souls as the moment when the angels' purpose is fulfilled, resulting in eternal joy in heaven over every sinner who repents.

Joyful Warriors: Rejoicing When Enemies Preach Christ Philippians 1:17-18 October 21, 2026

This sermon explores the nature of genuine love within the context of Christian marriage, distinguishing it from infatuation and cultural misconceptions. It outlines ten specific characteristics of true love, including responsiveness to the whole person, reverence, self-giving, responsibility, joy in companionship, protection, belonging, mutual understanding, and dynamic growth. The speaker emphasizes that a healthy home environment, characterized by balanced parental roles and open communication, is the primary preparation for a successful marriage. By contrasting these biblical principles with societal trends, the message calls believers to view marriage as a sacred covenant that reflects the character of Christ. The sermon concludes with a practical assignment to measure one's own love against the description of Christ in 1 Corinthians 13, encouraging a deeper, more intentional commitment to one's spouse.

"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." (Gal 5:22-23) There are laws against many things. Yet no nation ever made or needed a law against having the character of Jesus.

The Always Life — Enriched by Grace, Equipped for His Glory This message emphasizes that genuine spiritual maturity is not measured merely by what we know about God, but by how what we believe is helping us become more like Jesus. Drawing from 1 and 2 Corinthians, it reveals how God has enriched His people through the grace of Christ, giving them everything necessary to comprehend His truth, communicate His goodness, and fulfill His purposes. Paul's repeated question, "Do you not know?" confronts the Corinthians' spiritual immaturity, reminding them that envy, division, pride, and misplaced confidence in human leaders hinder their growth. God's servants are gifts intended to help His people mature, never substitutes for the Lord Himself. The message identifies five "always" that characterize a life walking in personal revival: God always leads His people in triumph through Christ, making the fragrance of His knowledge evident through them; believers continually carry the dying of Jesus so that His life may be manifested through their mortal bodies; they are always confident as they walk by faith rather than sight; they can remain sorrowful yet always rejoicing because their joy is rooted in Jesus rather than their circumstances; and God is able to make all grace abound toward them, providing sufficient resources for every good work He has entrusted to them. Through personal testimony, practical illustrations, and the realities of suffering, the message demonstrates that God's sufficiency does not mean the absence of hardship, but the presence of His enabling grace in every circumstance. Personal revival involves continually receiving God's glorious light to reveal what