Brothers and Sisters in the Lord: All men, from the fall of Adam, have been inherently sinful and under the just condemnation of God. But God elected some to salvation, and he works that election through the preaching of his Word. You also learned that while God elected some, God reprobates some also – by leaving them to their own wilfulness. Now why would God elect some to save them? God elected some from love for man. But there is another reason, a greater reason: God had pleasure electing to save some and he gained more pleasure from the elect after they are saved. We will examine God's pleasure from your election. Our headings are: 1. God elected you because he was pleased to do so 2. God did not elect you because you were special Our goals are: That you will have a deeper love for Yahweh, knowing you were undeserving of his electing you, and you will then endeavour to more passionately worship and work for him to bring more pleasure to him.

Life is made up of decisions. Some are simple and unimportant, whereas others are extremely important and consequential. The course and quality of our lives is determined more by our choices than by our circumstances. By faith, Abel chose God's way by offering an acceptable sacrifice. Enoch chose God's way and walked in fellowship with the Lord. Noah chose to obey God, build the ark, and save his family. Abraham chose God's way by believing Him, living as a pilgrim, patiently waiting on God to possess the promised land. All them chose to do so by faith! Moses also lived by faith. And his story begins with his parent's faith. By faith, they chose to disobey Pharaoh's orders and kept Moses aline. Believing that God had a plan for Moses' life, and perhaps he was the promised deliverer, they instilled in Moses God's plan for Israel and for Moses. Being raised as the prince of Egypt, Moses never lost sight of who he was or God's plan for his life. Bu faith, he chose to reject the world's prestige, refusing to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter. By faith, he chose to suffer pain over sinful pleasures. He could have lived a comfortable life in Egypt but instead he chose to identify with oppressed brethren. By faith Moses chose true riches over world wealth. And by faith, Moses chose to face his fears, to forsake all in order to follow God's plan for His life. He had faced his fears, and armed with the presence, power, and promises of God. he fearlessly stood in Pharaoh's face demanding the unconditional release of God's people. He did so by faith!

This lesson is about a theology of words. We use the words in Ephesians 1:1-12 as an example.belove

Christian ID "God's Plan of Salvation, Pt. 1 – Gospel Need" Ephesians 2:1-3 - Gospel Need (vv. 1-2a) Ti. 3:3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. Isa. 59:12-13a 12 For our transgressions are multiplied before you, and our sins testify against us; for our transgressions are with us, and we know our iniquities: 13 transgressing, and denying the Lord, and turning back from following our God, - Gospel Need (vv.2b-3) Ro. 5:12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned— 2 Thess. 1:7b-9 7 .. when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels 8 in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 9 They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might, Jo. 3:7-8 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You[d] must be born again.' 8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." 1 Jo. 2:29 If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him. 1 attachment

The sermon explores the human struggle to find true rest amidst a culture of constant striving for validation and achievement. It contrasts this futile effort with the biblical invitation to enter God's rest through persevering faith in Jesus Christ alone. Drawing from Hebrews 3, the message warns against hardening one's heart through unbelief, mirroring the rebellion of Israel in the wilderness. The central theme emphasizes that genuine peace and identity are found exclusively in God, not in earthly accomplishments or pleasures. Ultimately, the text encourages believers to hold firm to their confidence in Christ until the end.

Scripture Reading: Philippians 1:27 - 2:19 Text: Philippians 2: 12-13 Ministry of the Word: The paradox of obtaining salvation. Working out salvation 1. with fear and trembling. 2. with confidence. 3. to the pleasure of God.

The sermon explores the demanding requirements for discipleship found in Mark chapter 8, emphasizing that following Jesus necessitates a daily decision to deny oneself and take up one's cross. It contrasts the temporary pleasures of the world with the eternal value of the soul, warning that gaining the whole world is futile if one loses their spiritual life. The preacher highlights the internal struggle against the flesh, referencing Romans 7 to illustrate the need for reliance on Christ rather than self-effort. Additionally, the message addresses the fear of man, urging believers not to be ashamed of Christ in this sinful generation lest they face rejection by Him at His return. Ultimately, the text calls for total devotion and surrender, asserting that true life is found only through dying to self and fully committing to the Savior.

Scripture Reading: Genesis 32:22-32 Sermon Outline I. Amazing Faith Is Built on Christ, v 21-22 II. Amazing Faith Overcomes Obstacles, v 23-27 III. Amazing Faith Brings Pleasure to Christ, v 28

The sermon examines Genesis 8:20-22 to highlight Noah's immediate priority of building an altar and offering burnt offerings upon exiting the ark. It interprets the 'soothing aroma' as a metaphor for God's pleasure with worship that flows from faith and love, rather than literal olfactory sensation. The preacher connects this Old Testament sacrificial system to the New Testament reality where believers serve as a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving. Ultimately, the text points to Jesus Christ as the perfect, final sacrifice whose death on the cross appeases God's wrath and serves as the true soothing aroma to the Father. The message urges Christians to prioritize worship and recognize their identity in Christ as they offer themselves to God.

Baptism of Jared and Andrea at the end of Service.