Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 16 Article 2 Was David's flight from Jerusalem an act of cowardice or compassion? The sermon explores the theological significance of good works as evidence of true faith before examining King David's flight from Absalom in 2 Samuel 15. It analyzes David's motivations for fleeing rather than fighting, highlighting his fear, concern for Jerusalem, and submission to God's discipline for his past sins. The text emphasizes the loyalty of foreign mercenaries and priests who remain faithful to David despite his loss of power, illustrating that true allegiance is rooted in reverence for God. This narrative serves as a comfort to believers, demonstrating that divine discipline is an act of mercy intended to draw children closer to their Father rather than abandon them. Ultimately, the passage points to Jesus Christ as the true King, encouraging Christians to follow Him faithfully even through difficult and uncertain times.

The sermon explores the inseparable connection between faith and holiness through an exposition of Leviticus 19, emphasizing that true Christian life requires both belief and obedient action. It examines specific commandments regarding social justice, family integrity, and respect for the vulnerable to illustrate how God's people must reflect His character in daily conduct. The preacher argues that loving one's neighbor, including strangers and the elderly, is a practical outworking of being set apart for God. By analyzing these laws, the text highlights that faith without works is dead and that holiness provides the necessary context for genuine faith to thrive. Ultimately, the message calls believers to honor God in all aspects of life by adhering to His statutes with integrity and love.

In this sermon from Romans 8:1–4 and the church's study of Exodus 20, Matt Sikes explains the essential distinction and relationship between God's law and God's gospel. The Ten Commandments are not merely ancient rules given to Israel; they summarize God's eternal moral law, reveal His holy character, expose humanity's sin, and show believers how God calls them to live. The sermon examines the difference between God's moral law and His positive laws. The moral law is written on every human heart, applies to all people, and is clearly summarized in the Ten Commandments. Other commands—including the ceremonial and judicial laws of the Mosaic covenant—were given for particular covenantal purposes and were fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The law is holy, righteous, and good, but sinful people are unable to obey it perfectly. The good news of the gospel is that God sent His Son to accomplish what the law, weakened by our sinful flesh, could not do. Jesus perfectly fulfilled every demand of God's law, bore its curse on the cross, and rose victoriously from the grave. Those who are in Christ are no longer condemned by the law. Christians do not obey God to earn salvation, but because Christ has already secured their salvation. Through the Holy Spirit, believers are set free from slavery to sin and given a new love for God's law, enabling them to walk in joyful and sincere obedience.

I. That All Believers Will Be One A. Established as One Body under One Head B. Filled with One Spirit: Quickened, Animated, Sealed C. Joined Together in One Heart: Affection, Desire, Close D. Built upon the One Truth: Once Delivered to the Saints II. That We May Be One with God A. A Unity of Love and Fellowship B. In Obedience and Indwelling III. That the World May Believe A.The Fruit of the Church's Unity and Love B. Unto the Glory of the Triune God C. A Call to See Jesus' Prayer Answered

Parents Day Message

Pastor Jeremiah Gabbard | Acts 5:12-42 The sermon exhorts believers to actively serve God, emphasizing that His work is worthy of their time, talents, and resources. Drawing from Acts 5, the speaker highlights how the apostles continued preaching despite persecution, illustrating that true service often invites opposition from religious or secular authorities. The message challenges Christians to overcome spiritual apathy and cultural distractions by embracing a passionate commitment to the gospel. It asserts that suffering for Christ is a privilege and calls the congregation to rejoice in their role as ambassadors of Jesus. Ultimately, the preacher urges everyone to evaluate their current engagement with God's work and respond with faithful obedience.

Christians are bought with a price. It was a high price. Jesus Christ left heaven's glory and became a a man, a servant obedient unto death. He shed His blood to provide salvation for lost humanity. He was rejected by most of His own people. He is still rejected by most of humanity today. Those who are saved are few. Those who are saved must understand they must be different. They will not fight against who God has made them. They will embrace that and desire to grow in the Lord.