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Six Questions about Heaven Where is Heaven? What is Heaven? Who is in Heaven right now? Will we know each other in Heaven ? What will we do in heaven? How can I be sure I am going to heaven?

Abimelech begins to reap the evil he has sown by usurping power from his brothers. Preached at Calvary OPC, Harrisville, PA

The sermon explores the Christian perspective on suffering by examining Paul's teachings in Second Corinthians, asserting that hardship is meaningful for believers. It contrasts the despair of the world with the hope found in Christ, emphasizing that God uses trials to sanctify believers and deepen their knowledge of Him. The pastor highlights the concept of carrying divine treasure in fragile human vessels, demonstrating that God's power is displayed through human weakness. By enduring persecution and pain without losing heart, Christians glorify Jesus and offer a witness of eternal life to those around them. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to view their struggles as opportunities for spiritual growth and to share the light of the gospel with a darkened world.

1 Peter 2:9 "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:"

In 1 Corinthians 12:1–3, Paul begins an extended discussion of the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts by addressing a crucial question: How can we know when the Holy Spirit is truly at work? In a church often divided between cynicism and a lack of discernment, Paul reminds believers that we do not have to remain ignorant about the things of the Spirit. In this sermon, Pastor Robb Brunansky examines the importance, illumination, and indicator of the Spirit's work. Unlike the darkness of idolatry, the Holy Spirit brings the light of God's truth, opening our hearts and minds to see the glory of Christ revealed in the gospel. But remarkable experiences, emotional responses, signs, or wonders are not sufficient evidence that the Spirit is at work. Scripture gives us a far more reliable test: Does it exalt Jesus Christ as Lord? The genuine work of the Holy Spirit magnifies Christ, upholds His cross and resurrection, and produces increasing love for, allegiance to, and obedience to Him.

The sermon expounds on the doctrine of redemption found in Colossians 1, defining it as the deliverance of sinners from captivity through the payment of a ransom. It highlights Jesus Christ as both Creator and Sustainer who became incarnate to pay the infinite price of His own blood for humanity's sins. The message emphasizes that only those who place their faith in Christ are translated from darkness into light and receive the full forgiveness of sins. It contrasts the sufficiency of Christ's atoning work with the inability of human effort or mere moral improvement to save. Finally, it issues an urgent call to unbelievers to repent and trust in Jesus alone for salvation before it is too late.

Because we belong to Christ, we must not let lesser loyalties divide His Church.

Paul's instructions to bondservants or slaves can be troubling for us in our day. But, when we read this instructions in light of the current of Paul's day, we see important considerations for our day. The bottom line is that if we are trusting Christ, we are to live seeking to serving Christ in whatever context He puts us in. The issue isn't so much our circumstances as it is our heart attitude before Christ.

Over the course of 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12, the Apostle Paul calls the church to cast aside idleness and faithfully work seeking the glory of the Lord. The Gospel of Jesus Christ transforms us bringing us to know God and making us new creatures who long to seek God's glory. That reality shapes how we view the labor that God providentially places before us each day. May we be faithful to what He has called us to in light of the perfect work of our Lord Jesus Christ!