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This is a lesson about the Word of God, obedience, commonsense, and being used of God. "according to the word of the LORD."

Grab your Bible and join us. We are listening to the first sermon preached in the New Testament church from Acts 2:14–36. Today we will hear Peter explains that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost fulfills God's promise to His people. The last days have begun. Jesus of Nazareth was attested by God with miracles, wonders, and signs. He was delivered up according to God's plan, crucified by wicked hands, raised from the dead, and exalted as Lord and Christ. Therefore—repent. Call on the name of the Lord and be saved.

This sermon examines the unique identity of Jesus Christ by exploring His fulfillment of the three distinct offices of prophet, priest, and king. It begins by establishing Jesus as the ultimate prophet who perfectly reveals God's truth and will, surpassing all previous messengers. The message then shifts to His role as the great High Priest, emphasizing that His once-for-all sacrifice on the cross has permanently bridged the gap between humanity and God, allowing believers to approach the throne of grace with boldness. Finally, it presents Jesus as the sovereign King who holds all authority in heaven and on earth, offering believers the victory over death and sin. The sermon concludes by urging the congregation to fully submit to Christ in all three capacities, recognizing that He alone is sufficient for salvation, guidance, and eternal life.

This sermon explores the complex spiritual journey of the Apostle Peter, highlighting the tension between his moments of profound faith and his significant failures. By examining key Gospel narratives, including the calling by the lake, walking on water, and the denial in the courtyard, the message illustrates that Peter's life was marked by both bold confession and human weakness. The central theme emphasizes that while believers often experience a 'messy faith' characterized by doubt and error, God's grace remains constant and never withdraws the promise of eternal life. The preacher encourages the audience to find comfort in this shared human experience, noting that Peter's growth serves as a model for how God refines and perfects believers over time. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a recognition of the miracle of salvation and a commitment to continue growing in faith rather than becoming complacent or discouraged by personal shortcomings.

This sermon examines the call to radical discipleship through the account of Peter's miraculous catch in Luke 5, contrasting the security of worldly provision with the sufficiency of God's grace. It argues that true repentance is often triggered by witnessing God's goodness rather than His wrath, as seen when Peter fell at Jesus' knees after the miracle. The message challenges believers to prioritize the work of God over personal ambitions, financial security, or family responsibilities, illustrating this through the examples of the scribe, the man burying his father, and Elisha burning his plow. By referencing Paul's testimony in Philippians 3, the sermon emphasizes that following Christ requires counting all earthly gains as loss for the excellence of knowing Him. Ultimately, it calls the audience to set their affections on things above, trusting God with their future and laying down their own plans to fully follow Jesus.

Title: "" Series: Mark Study Caption: Mark records two remarkable miracles by the Lord Jesus Christ. First, the Lord took five small loaves of bread and two fish - a Jewish' boy's lunch - and fed as many as 20 thousand people. Secondly, He walked across the face of the wind-blown, wave-driven Galilean Sea to save His perishing Apostles. Why? To prove the point in the first verse, "Jesus Christ [is] the Son of God."

Mark 8 marks a dramatic shift in Jesus' ministry—from crowds dazzled by miracles to disciples confronted with the true cost of following the Christ. This message exposes the deep spiritual blindness of those around Jesus, celebrates Peter's breakthrough confession, and reveals that Christ's kingship comes not through conquest but through the cross. It calls every listener to abandon worldly wisdom, resist the devil's lies, and follow Jesus with sacrificial devotion, taking up their cross in the confidence that His kingdom has already come in power.

Sermon | Isaiah 35:1-6 | Sunday Morning Service, September 20, 2026. Guest Preacher: Kevin Swanson The sermon centers on the command to "behold your God" as the primary antidote to spiritual weakness and distraction in a chaotic world. It argues that the church's current frailty stems from a weak conception of God and a failure to focus on His sovereignty, power, and glory rather than on human effort or external diversions. By examining examples of God's creative wisdom in nature and His redemptive acts in Scripture, the message emphasizes that salvation is entirely a supernatural work of God who comes to save those who cannot save themselves. Kevin calls believers to trust in Jesus' authority and power to perform miracles in their lives, urging them to expect and experience the transformative strength of the Gospel. This exhortation aims to restore a sense of awe, holy expectation, and robust faith in the presence of the Almighty. Visit Benoni Bible Church: www.benonibiblechurch.co.za Address: 149 President Brand Rd, Rynfield, Benoni - view on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oag383xq3U2b7RQN6 Copyright © 2026, Benoni Bible Church. All rights reserved.