We discuss the meaning, motive and means of having the rule over your spirit in this Dispensation as a Spirit-filled believer in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Also Reference: John 20:22, John 16:13, Ephesians 5:18 https://bbfohio.com

The sermon explores the spiritual principle that holiness is not contagious while uncleanness spreads, using Haggai's questions about holy meat and dead bodies to illustrate this point. It argues against the superstition that religious activity or proximity to holy things can make a person holy, emphasizing that human effort cannot produce sanctification. The message contrasts this with the gospel truth found in Zechariah, where God removes filthy garments and clothes believers in Christ's righteousness. Finally, it highlights Jesus' superiority to the law by showing how He touches the unclean without becoming defiled, but instead imparts life and cleansing to those who are spiritually dead.

The sermon explores the source of true joy and happiness for believers, identifying it as a deep delight in God's law rather than worldly counsel. It warns against the spiritual decay that results from associating with the ungodly and wallowing in sin, which roasts individuals of their peace. By meditating on Scripture day and night, Christians experience the prosperity and stability described in Psalm 1, likened to a tree planted by rivers of water. The message emphasizes that keeping one's faith vibrant requires constant reliance on God's Word to prevent spiritual withering. Ultimately, it calls listeners to prioritize divine guidance to maintain a joyful and fruitful life.

God's holy character and redeeming love must shape believers' affections rather than cultural norms. God's holiness tranforms our loves and changes areas such as children, worship, financial generosity, justice, business ethics, and personal conduct. Leviticus 19 also holds up a mirror to our own hearts revealing our sin while also pointing to Jesus Christ as the one who perfectly fulfilled the law of love on the cross. Ultimately, believers are called to walk in this holy love by loving their neighbors.

The sinner brought guilty before Christ discovers both the seriousness of sin and the wonder of grace. When our guilt brings us face to face with Jesus Christ, we discover that His grace neither excuses our sin nor leaves us unchanged by it.

This sermon was preached on September 6, 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 "Righting Wrongs" on Exodus 22:1-15. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected].

This message introduces the book of Deuteronomy by establishing its structure as a suzerain-vassal treaty and clarifying how New Testament believers should interpret Old Testament law through moral principles rather than direct legal application. It examines Deuteronomy chapter one, highlighting Moses' recounting of Israel's journey from Sinai to the plains of Moab and their subsequent failure at Kadesh Barnea due to unbelief. The speaker emphasizes that despite Israel's rebellion, God remained faithful, orchestrating international politics to prepare the way for their entry into the Promised Land. This historical narrative serves as a theological reminder that God goes before His people, requiring them to walk by faith and trust in His steadfast love rather than their own strength. The message encourages believers to look back at God's past faithfulness as they face current trials, reinforcing that obedience flows from a foundation of trust in the Lord.