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This sermon examines Acts chapter 19 to distinguish between incomplete religious knowledge and complete faith in Jesus Christ. It highlights how the twelve disciples in Ephesus, who only knew John's baptism of repentance, required further instruction to understand the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. The text contrasts genuine spiritual power with counterfeit practices, illustrating that invoking Jesus' name without a true relationship yields no authority. Additionally, it addresses the role of special miracles as transitional signs in Acts rather than normative doctrine for today. The message urges believers to move beyond basic understanding, avoid confusion, and remain grounded in the clear teachings of the New Testament epistles.

1Co 12:1-11 ESV - Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says "Jesus is accursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except in the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills.

This sermon from 2 Kings 4:38-44 reveals the Lord as the faithful Provider and Preserver of His people. In the midst of famine, God removes danger, multiplies what seems insufficient, and faithfully sustains His covenant people. These miracles point beyond Elisha to Jesus Christ, the greater Prophet and the true Bread of Life, who alone can satisfy the deepest hunger of the human soul. As we face our own needs and trials, we are called to trust God's Word rather than our own wisdom, depend upon His providence, and rest in the abundant grace of the God who always provides what His people truly need.

The sermon examines the biblical account of a woman suffering from chronic bleeding who is instantly healed by touching Jesus' garment amidst a thronging crowd. It highlights her twelve years of medical failure and social isolation under Levitical law to emphasize the depth of her desperate need and profound faith. The preacher contrasts her specific, faith-driven encounter with the general presence of the multitude to illustrate that divine grace responds to personal trust rather than mere proximity. By connecting this narrative to Jairus' daughter, the message underscores God's sovereign timing and the individual nature of His redemptive work. Ultimately, the text encourages listeners to approach Christ directly in their own trials, affirming His ongoing power to heal and sustain those who believe.

Pastor Paul Daniel, from India gave a report on the Lord's work in India for the first 21 minutes. At 21:51 He shared a message, from Matthew 14:13-21; 15:32-35, on receiving and using God's blessings.

The sermon explores the profound miracle of divine forgiveness as promised in the new covenant, emphasizing that God remembers sins no more through an emphatic negation. It contrasts human spiritual blindness and inherent rebellion with God's omniscience and sovereign grace, which alone grants repentance and faith to sinners. The preacher highlights that redemption is secured solely by Christ's blood, not human effort or religious rituals, thereby refuting false teachings about earning salvation. Furthermore, the text outlines the ethical implications of this forgiveness, requiring believers to extend conditional forgiveness to others only upon genuine repentance. Ultimately, the chief purpose of this redemptive work is the glorification of God, who displays His mercy and jealousy for His glory in saving rebels.

Christ came to reverse the desecrating effects of the fall on both creation and humanity. The possessed man in the country of the Gerasenes was reduced to a subhuman state by the forces of darkness. This serves as a vivid illustration of Satan's agenda to efface the image of God in mankind. Jesus, arriving in enemy territory, confronts and overpowers a legion of demons, restoring order where chaos reigned. This miracle is presented as the second in a series of four, each demonstrating Christ's comprehensive authority over the consequences of sin, from the corruption of nature to the corruption of humanity itself. Christ came as the second Adam to accomplish what the first Adam failed to do, reconciling all things to God and ultimately defeating the prince of darkness.

The sermon examines the divine authority of Jesus Christ as demonstrated in His teaching and miracles within the synagogue at Capernaum. It contrasts Jesus' authoritative proclamation of truth with the traditional methods of the scribes, highlighting how His works validate His claims to deity. The preacher warns against the spiritual danger of familiarity, urging listeners to move beyond mere intellectual acknowledgment to personal submission to Jesus' lordship. By referencing the rejection of Jesus by the people of Capernaum despite witnessing His power, the message challenges individuals to respond in faith rather than hardened unbelief. Ultimately, the text calls for a decisive yielding to Christ's authority, grounded in the historical reality of His resurrection and the final judgment.