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How are our thoughts affecting us? Do we listen more to our own thoughts, the thoughts of others, or God's thoughts to determine our well-being? Listen as Pastor Brian expounds about our thought life.

The serpent asked the woman a question he already knew the answer to. Her answer is quite shocking, and it reveals exactly what he had been watching for. Where did the attack on the Word of God begin, and has it changed since? Was the fall a trick played on the man, or was it unbelief? And when the LORD God called the man to account, did he confess his sin? The text answers every one, verse by verse.

This sermon examines John chapter 12, focusing on the audible voice from heaven that confirms Jesus as the Messiah and announces three pivotal events: the judgment of the world, the defeat of Satan, and the redemptive death of Christ. Listen along as Pastor Gable highlights how humanity responds to this divine revelation through dismissal, questioning, rejection, or belief, emphasizing the critical choice to walk in the light while it is available. It warns against the spiritual danger of loving human praise over God's approval and urges listeners to actively believe in Jesus and publicly proclaim their faith. The central message calls for a decisive response to God's drawing, moving from curiosity to committed trust in Christ as the only path to salvation.

Text: HC LD 40 1) The Extent of Murder 2) The Origin of Murder 3) The Opposite of Murder

Today, there are many self proclaimed christian ministers, who handle and distribute Spiritual snakes, and drink Spiritual poison, to prove their faith! Such, and all their followers, utterly fail to understand that God, is speaking, in this text, of the Spiritual discernment, Given only to the Elect. Scripture tells us, that such christian scoffers, which abound in our day, refuse to see the "snakes and poison", of false christendom, greatly promoted by satan today, while cunningly disguised as an angel of light! Such "snakes and poison"; True Christians, even if temporarily overtaken; can by Grace, tread upon, and conquer, by The Holy Spirit!

In this sermon from John 4:15-24, Pastor Rockhill traces Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well as it turns from living water to the heart of true worship. His central burden is that mankind was created to glorify and worship God, yet apart from grace people worship in ignorance, serving the creature rather than the Creator. Pastor Rockhill shows how Jesus compassionately pursues this lost woman, gently exposing her sin and her broken history not to shame her but to bring her into the light, that she might confess, be forgiven, and be restored. He reminds the congregation that Christ still does this for His people today through His Word, His Spirit, and faithful friends who love one another enough to speak the truth. Moving to the woman's diversion about the proper place of worship, Pastor Rockhill unfolds Jesus' declaration that the hour has come when true worshipers must worship the Father in spirit and truth. He stresses that sincerity alone is not enough; acceptable worship requires both the indwelling Holy Spirit and the revealed truth of God's Word, over against man-made, self-imposed religion. Applying this pointedly to the modern church, Pastor Rockhill warns against worship reduced to performance and driven by preference and emotion. He calls hearers to heed Jesus' words, "believe me," to receive the living water of the Spirit, and to offer worship that is both Spirit-led and truth-governed, all to the glory of God alone.

The sermon emphasizes the necessity of spiritual faithfulness over worldly success, urging believers to remain set apart for God's use. Drawing primarily from Matthew 11 and Philippians 2, it highlights Jesus' invitation to take His yoke, which is characterized by meekness and humility rather than self-effort. The message explains that true rest comes from submitting one's burdens to Christ and learning to walk in step with Him. It contrasts human self-righteousness with the grace available to those who acknowledge their need for salvation through faith alone. Ultimately, the preacher calls the audience to a life of obedient service, shining as lights in a dark world while relying entirely on God's strength.