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Pastor Andrew Soncrant continues his sermon series on the Book of Colossians with sermon "Shadow or Light?" expositing Colossians 2:8-15.

This sermon introduces a series on the five solas by examining the necessity of reformation within the church to counteract cultural conformity and doctrinal shallowness. It argues that the Reformation was a return to biblical principles, specifically highlighting the distinctiveness of Scripture, Christ, grace, faith, and God's glory against human tradition. The message identifies contemporary influences such as secularism, humanism, relativism, materialism, pragmatism, and mindlessness as threats that distort the pure gospel and reduce the church to a man-centered institution. By contrasting these errors with the timeless pillars of biblical Christianity, the sermon calls for a renewed commitment to deep theological understanding and spiritual transformation. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging believers to engage their minds in Scripture to discern truth and maintain a faithful witness in every generation.

This sermon was preached on September 20, 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 "The Spirit of Social Justice" on Exodus 23:1-9. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected].

Growing up in Christ means leaving behind competition and learning to serve.

The sermon explores the concept of spiritual darkness as a state of vanity, sorrow, and disconnection from God, using Ecclesiastes 5:17 as the primary text. It contrasts this condition with the biblical narrative of light, tracing the theme from Genesis to the New Testament to illustrate how humanity is born into a state of obscurity and error. The message emphasizes that salvation is a sovereign act of God who delivers believers from the power of darkness into the kingdom of His Son, enabling them to see the glory of Christ. Through the analogy of the blind man in John 9 and the plagues of Egypt, the sermon highlights that while the unregenerate are locked in thick darkness, God's people possess light and are called to reflect the praises of Him who has redeemed them. Ultimately, the tone is instructional and comforting, affirming that grace transforms the believer's perspective from one of stumbling in the dark to one of clear sight and purpose.

In this passage Peter reveals his purpose for writing 2 Peter and sheds light on the relationship of the Old Testament Scriptures to Christianity.

Two People One Light Date: September 20, 2026 1. The Light Comes - Revelation 2. The Darkness is Loved - Depravity 3. The Light is Hated - Rebellion 4. The Light is Avoided - Concealment 5. The Light is Approached - Conversion 6. God's Work is Revealed - Gracer

This sermon explores Proverbs 30, identifying it as a prophetic text that points to the Antichrist and the tribulation period while emphasizing the necessity of humility before God. The speaker highlights Agur's confession of ignorance as a model for believers who must recognize their spiritual limitations and rely on the Holy Spirit for understanding rather than human intellect. A central theme is the purity of God's Word, urging the congregation to stand on Scripture rather than feelings or false teachings, particularly regarding salvation and the nature of Christ's descent. The message concludes with a call to walk in the light currently possessed, seeking truth over vanity and lies, and trusting in God's promises for spiritual growth and future hope.

Pastor Matt urges believers to walk in the light, continually agreeing with God's assessment of their sins while trusting in the eternal redemption provided by Jesus.