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Berean Adult Sunday School Class study through the book of Revelation.

This sermon was preached on August 9, 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 "Principles of Honor" on Exodus 21:7-11. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected].

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

The sermon emphasizes the precious nature of time as a divine gift, urging believers to spend it wisely in light of mortality and eternity. Drawing from the creation narrative and the story of King Hezekiah, the message highlights how God ordains our days and calls us to prioritize spiritual disciplines like prayer and obedience. It contrasts worldly distractions with the eternal value of loving God and neighbor, framing daily choices as part of a spiritual battle against distraction. The preacher encourages the congregation to adopt the full armor of God and fulfill the Great Commission by actively engaging in discipleship. Ultimately, the central theme is that time is well spent only when dedicated to glorifying God and serving others according to His will.

The sermon explores the promise of God's indwelling fatherhood, emphasizing that believers are called to work out their salvation with fear and trembling while relying on God's power within them. It highlights the importance of personal responsibility in spiritual growth, urging Christians to avoid murmuring and to shine as lights in a crooked world. The message draws parallels between earthly parental discipline and divine chastisement, explaining that God's correction is an act of love intended to produce righteousness and peace. By embracing this corrective guidance, believers can perfect holiness and maintain close fellowship with their Heavenly Father. Ultimately, the text encourages listeners to trust in the consistent, loving nature of God's fatherhood as they navigate their Christian walk.

Three Reasons for a Completely Surrendered Life to God: Love, Glory, Joy; or Why Do We Exist?

The sermon contrasts authentic Christian faith with Gnostic errors by emphasizing that God is light and in Him there is no darkness. It argues that true fellowship with God and other believers requires walking in the light through honest confession of sin rather than claiming sinlessness or relying on mere emotional experiences. The preacher explains that while Christians struggle with ongoing sin, they are cleansed by Christ's blood and called to a life of humility and obedience. This walk in the light fosters genuine community and reflects the objective truth of the Gospel over subjective feelings. Ultimately, believers are urged to hate sin, confess their faults, and live in the reality of God's cleansing grace.