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WHO WILL INHERIT THE AMERICA WE LEAVE BEHIND? Psalm 78:1–8 (KJV)This message examines America's changing political and cultural landscape from the 1960s through November 2026 and asks a far more important question: What spiritual inheritance are we leaving the next generation? Drawing from Psalm 78:1–8, the sermon presents three biblical truths: a people must remember their foundation, a generation must teach its children, and God's people must become a light to their nation. America may change politically, economically, and culturally, but the church's greatest responsibility remains unchanged: proclaim Jesus Christ, teach the next generation God's Word, and reach the lost with the Gospel. It will not ultimately matter whether a person dies a Republican or a Democrat. What matters eternally is whether that person knows Jesus Christ as Savior!

This sermon concludes a series on the Sermon on the Mount by examining the exclusivity of salvation through the narrow gate and the narrow way, contrasting it with the broad path to destruction. The speaker emphasizes that salvation is entirely a work of God's grace and election, rejecting any human effort or addition to the gospel. The text warns against false prophets who disguise themselves as sheep but operate as wolves, urging believers to discern them by their fruit and their corruption of the doctrine of grace. It further distinguishes between false professions of faith, which rely on personal works or empty titles, and true profession, which is evidenced by obedience to Christ's teachings and a life aligned with God's will. The message concludes with the parable of the wise and foolish builders, asserting that only those who hear and do the words of Jesus have a foundation that withstands the trials of life.

God's House must be filled. God's disciples must give all. Three parables of the Lost.

The son is still a great way off — and the father has been watching the road. In one half-verse, the story turns from the son's steps to the Father's: He sees, has compassion, runs, falls on his neck, and kisses him, all before a word of confession is spoken. This lesson slows down at the emotional hinge of the whole parable and dwells on a Father who closes the distance we cannot close ourselves.

This parable teaches that Christ, the sovereign Master, entrusts His servants with gifts to be used faithfully until He returns. The faithful are not praised for results alone, but for diligent stewardship and costly obedience. The unfaithful servant, ruled by fear and unbelief, buries what was given and is judged. Believers have grace-driven responsibility: all we have comes from God, belongs to God, and must be used for His glory in joyful anticipation.

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This sermon explores the parable of the ten lepers to highlight the critical importance of gratitude in the Christian life. It contrasts the nine who received healing but walked away with the one Samaritan who returned to glorify God, using this narrative to challenge believers to examine their own response to divine blessings. The message emphasizes that faith involves obedience before seeing evidence, as seen when the lepers were cleansed while walking to the priest. It warns against the modern tendency to become so busy with ministry and life that worship and thanksgiving are neglected, drawing a parallel to Martha and Mary. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deliberate choice to stop, turn back, and acknowledge God's worthiness, reminding the audience that salvation itself is the greatest reason for perpetual thanksgiving.

The Parable of the Leaven.