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Jesus was unique, not only in His person but in HIs mission. He alone could effect salvation in the lives of His people. However, there are aspects of His Work and mission He graciously shares wth those He came to save. In Mark 6:7-13, the twelve disciples receive their first commission as Christ's Apostles. Jesus grants them authority and gives them their marching orders. It is delegated authority and power that belongs to Christ. They are to proclaim the Gospel, heal the sick, and cast out unclean spirits. Jesus is sending them as His emissaries. As with Christ's own ministry, the miracles and power over unclean spirits was in service of the Gospel, confirming the truth of the Good News of salvation.

In this text, a desperate widow cries out to Elisha for help, and God graciously and miraculously provides her needs.

This sermon examines Peter's address in Acts 2 as a definitive example of evangelical preaching, highlighting the theological paradox of Jesus' death and resurrection. The exposition emphasizes that while human agents carried out the crucifixion, it was executed according to God's foreknowledge and determined counsel, fulfilling the prophecies of David and Joel. The message stresses that true conviction arises from hearing the Word of God rather than supernatural signs, leading to a recognition of personal guilt and the necessity of grace. It outlines the sequence of salvation involving the Holy Spirit, conviction, confession, and public baptism, asserting that the gospel rests solely on the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. The tone is instructional and pastoral, urging believers to maintain a constant awareness of God's presence and to rely entirely on divine grace for their standing before God.

When the Cloud Moves and Cravings Rise Numbers 9–11 | Following the Lord Without Losing Our Appetite for His Ways This message examines Israel's departure from Mount Sinai, revealing how the Lord prepared, organized, guided, and provided for His redeemed people as they journeyed toward the Promised Land. Although they were surrounded by evidence of His faithfulness, their dissatisfaction soon overshadowed their gratitude, exposing the danger of allowing fleshly desires to govern the heart. God's Preparation and Guidance: Before moving Israel, the Lord established their worship, responsibilities, leadership, and order. When the cloud moved, they moved; when it rested, they rested. Their greatest privilege was not knowing their destination but knowing the One who was leading them. Moses' invitation to Hobab also demonstrates that trusting God's leadership does not eliminate the value of practical wisdom and the help of others. The Danger of Dissatisfaction: Shortly after departing Sinai, the people began complaining. Their cravings caused them to remember Egypt's food while forgetting Egypt's bondage. They despised the manna that sustained them, treating God's daily miracle as insufficient. Their dissatisfaction spread throughout the congregation, revealing how an ungrateful spirit can influence others and distort our understanding of God's goodness. When Cravings Become Our Master: Israel devoted extraordinary effort to gathering the quail they demanded, demonstrating how readily people can pursue fleshly desires while neglecting what God has already provided. The Lord gave them meat, but their rebellion brought judgment. Psalm 106:15 captures the warning: "And he gav

Galatians 3:1-9 O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? 2 This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? 3 Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? 4 Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain. 5 He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? 6 ¶ Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. 7 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. 8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. 9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.

2:24 What do you think about kids getting married without their parents being involved or at the wedding? 5:16 What happens to a Christian who commits suicide? 9:12 What is the unpardonable sin? 14:04 What does it mean that in the end times they will make merchandise of you? 20:40 How do you know when someone is too far gone to reach them with the Gospel? 23:37 What is the order of events in a premillennial eschatology? 26:58 Does Romans 11:9 mean that someone can lose their spiritual gifts? 32:48 Can Christians be demonically oppressed? 42:37 Do miracles happen in other religions? 44:12 How do we understand election in Romans 9?

This sermon introduces a study of the Book of Acts by establishing its connection to Luke's Gospel and defining it as a historical narrative of Jesus continuing His work through the Holy Spirit and the early church. The preacher outlines six major theological issues for consideration, including the nature of biblical history, the role of the Holy Spirit, the relationship between Israel and the church, and the function of miracles. A significant portion of the message critiques modern individualism by contrasting it with the communal lifestyle and sacrificial generosity depicted in the early Jerusalem church. The central intent is to challenge believers to move beyond cultural norms and embrace the biblical model of corporate witness and devotion to apostolic teaching. Ultimately, the sermon aims to prepare the congregation for a transformative exploration of how the gospel advances from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.

Jesus challenged the crowd and the father of a sick child to believe him without any sign or miracle. The father responded by walking back to his house with complete faith in Jesus and is an example for us all. Can we take Jesus at his word and trust him without a sign or miracle too? Grab your Bible, turn to John 4, and follow along with Pastor Mike.