The sermon outlines the divine ordination of three primary institutions: the family, the church, and the civil government. It emphasizes that these structures are established by God to maintain order and facilitate spiritual growth, with marriage serving as a foundation for procreation and sanctification. The speaker argues that Christians should generally submit to governing authorities as appointed by God, citing biblical examples like Daniel and Jesus to illustrate respectful compliance. However, when state laws directly contradict Scripture, believers are called to obey God while maintaining a peaceful and non-defiant attitude. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to honor these institutions through prayer, model citizenship, and faithful witness in a divided world.

Pastor Caleb Farrow concluded our study of Colossians by reminding us that the entire letter points to one central truth: the supremacy of Christ. Walking through the letter, we were reminded that Christ is supreme over creation, suffering, spiritual powers, and every area of our lives. Because Jesus is sufficient for our salvation and Lord over all, our identity, relationships, work, and witness are transformed as we fix our eyes on Him and live in faithful obedience for His glory.

This sermon explores Genesis chapter 18, highlighting Abraham's profound humility and hospitality as a model for Christian service. Brother Andrew emphasizes that God tests and blesses those who diligently seek to serve others in small, sacrificial ways. Central to the message is the declaration that nothing is too hard for the Lord, encouraging believers to trust God with impossible situations. The text illustrates how consistent obedience builds the boldness needed to approach God with confident prayer. Ultimately, the sermon calls men to lead their families and communities through faithful, humble action.

Hymns: When His Salvation Bringing How Shall the Young Direct Their Way Trust and Obey Outline: I. To Us and Our Children II. Obedience and Honor III. The Promise

This Sunday we conclude our A Summer in Psalms series with "A Final Hallelujah" from Psalm 150:1–6. Throughout the Psalms, we've seen God's faithfulness, His protection, His grace, and His steadfast love. Now, the series ends with one final invitation: Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. In this message, we'll discover why God alone is worthy of our worship, how our service is an act of praise, and what it looks like to honor Him with every part of our lives. Whether through our words, our gifts, or our daily obedience, we were created to glorify Him. Join us as Pastor Ric closes out our summer journey through the Psalms with a powerful reminder that our greatest purpose is to worship the One who is worthy of all praise.

This sermon examines Exodus 4 to illustrate God's sovereignty and the necessity of immediate obedience to His call. The preacher analyzes Moses' objections, highlighting how God provides miraculous signs like the serpent and leprosy to demonstrate His authority over fear, disease, and political power. The message emphasizes that human weakness does not disqualify one from service, as God equips those He chooses. It warns against using excuses to avoid responsibility, noting that disobedience leads to lost privileges and divine correction. Ultimately, the text points to Jesus Christ as the perfect fulfillment of God's redemptive plan, urging believers to surrender their ordinary resources to His extraordinary use.

The sermon argues that Christian obedience is not a means to earn God's favor but a grateful response to the mercy already received through Christ. Drawing from Romans 12, it contrasts merit-based religion with the gospel truth that believers are adopted children who do not need to prove their worthiness. Rev. Barnhart emphasizes that the mercies detailed in Romans chapters 1-11 serve as the foundation and motivation for presenting one's body as a living sacrifice. This obedience is described as holy, acceptable, and reasonable because it flows from union with Jesus rather than human effort. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to offer their imperfect lives to God with confidence in His grace.

This sermon examines James 2:14-26 to distinguish between nominal Christianity and genuine, living faith. The preacher identifies three facets of faith: ingenuine faith that lacks action, worthless faith that merely acknowledges God like demons do, and working faith demonstrated through obedience. Key theological themes include the compatibility of Paul's doctrine of justification by faith with James's emphasis on works as evidence of salvation. Using Abraham and Rahab as examples, the message argues that true faith inherently produces good works and cannot exist in isolation. The tone is pastoral and convicting, urging listeners to evaluate their spiritual state and pursue a dynamic relationship with Christ.

Jesus was misunderstood by His own family and maliciously accused by the religious leaders. His family said He was out of His mind. The scribes claimed that He cast out demons by the power of Satan. Jesus answered by revealing that He is the stronger Man who has entered Satan's house, bound the strong man, and is plundering his possessions. This sermon explains Christ's victory over Satan, His warning concerning blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, His abundant mercy toward repentant sinners, and His gathering of a new and everlasting family. Those who belong to Christ are not saved by their obedience, but those whom He saves are renewed to hear God's Word and do His will. Christ is the faithful Son who obeyed for us, the stronger Redeemer who delivers us, the merciful Savior who forgives us, and the risen Lord who gathers us into the household of God.

This sermon explores the doctrine of baptism through the lens of the Great Commission in Matthew 28, emphasizing that all authority belongs solely to Jesus Christ. The preacher argues that baptism is a symbolic act of immersion representing identification with Christ's death, rather than a means of salvation or mere ritualistic obedience. By analyzing the Greek terms and biblical examples like the Ethiopian eunuch, the message clarifies that baptism follows conversion and serves as a public declaration of submission to Christ's authority. The speaker warns against focusing on administrative church power or secondary traditions, urging the listeners to center their faith on the supernatural work of God in making disciples. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a serious, truthful approach to serving God that prioritizes spiritual transformation over human tradition.