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Part 1 of 8 messages from J C Ryle, 19th century minister of England. His words are incredibly relevant to the young of our day. Brought to you by the Chapel Library, Chapellibrary.org

In this fifth episode of the Theology for Doxology (T4D) Podcast, Fletcher Matandika, pastor of Lighthouse Community Church of Stephenville, Texas, sits down with Reverend Ian Hamilton, a teaching fellow of Ligonier Ministries, and president of the Paton Society, to talk about Thomas Chalmer's enduring essay 'The Expulsive Power of a New Affection' and how being a Christian informs one's repentance. If this episode was helpful, please follow our broadcaster dashboard to stay tuned to our bi-weekly Monday podcast and check out LCC's Theology for Doxology Bible study and Sunday sermons. God bless you. This podcast episode was recorded at the 2026 gathering of the Missionary Conference. Learn more about Missionary (https://www.missionary.com) and Radius International (https://www.radiusinternational.org). Find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdAplYaZIXh_byHuPdU67ew Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XkWTBdvFRprGAlCX6bNPn Our website: https://lighthousestephenville.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthousestephenvilletexas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lighthousestephenvilletexas/ Soli Deo gloria! - To God alone be the glory!

Why didn't Jesus just say, "Your will be done?" And what are we to make of the fact that God said "no" to his request, "Take this cup from me"? Or when God says no to our desperate requests? In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed one of the most astonishing prayers in the entire Bible: "Abba, Father, everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will" (Mark 14:36). But why did Jesus ask the Father to take the cup away if He already knew the cross was the reason He came into the world? Was His prayer simply an act of surrender? And if the purpose of prayer is merely to align our will with God's, why do we make requests at all? If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. My sermons are the fruit of nearly 30 years of pastoral ministry, biblical counseling, formal seminary training, and a lifelong passion for God's Word. Since childhood, I've been drawn to the beauty and power of expository preaching—opening Scripture verse by verse and applying it to real life. After graduating from Moody Bible Institute, I spent the next 27 years serving as a youth pastor, senior pastor, church planter, and host of the Food For Your Soul radio broadcast. Along the way, I also earned a Master of Sacred Literature and a Doctor of Religious Studies. For more content from D. Richard Ferguson, visit TreasuringGod.com. Follow on social: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrell.r.ferguson/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DRichardFerguson

This sermon addresses the anxiety believers may feel following a political election by emphasizing God's absolute sovereignty over human governments. The speaker argues that political shifts are part of God's divine plan, citing biblical examples of wicked rulers like Pharaoh and Nebuchadnezzar to illustrate that God uses such times to display His power and call His people to repentance. Drawing primarily from Psalm 37, the message outlines seven biblical responses for Christians: refusing to fret or be envious, trusting the Lord fully, revering God rather than fearing man, praying fervently, pleasing the Lord faithfully, serving Him fanatically, and patiently awaiting His return. The tone is pastoral and reassuring, urging the congregation to maintain their spiritual focus and moral integrity regardless of the political climate. The sermon concludes with an invitation for the unsaved to accept Christ and a reminder that the current events signal the nearness of the Lord's coming.

This sermon examines the identity of the Lamb in Revelation 5, focusing on the theological significance of His seven horns and seven eyes. The message highlights that the seven horns represent complete authority and power, while the seven eyes, identified as the seven spirits of God, signify perfect, personal, and all-encompassing knowledge. By connecting this imagery to Old Testament prophecies and the ministry of the Holy Spirit, the exposition emphasizes that Christ's sight is not limited by human constraints or geographical boundaries. The tone is pastoral and convicting, urging believers to respond to this perfect knowledge with honest confession, steadfast obedience, and a life of worship that recognizes the Lamb as the central figure of heavenly and earthly reality.

This sermon addresses the emotional and spiritual toll of faithful service, using Jeremiah 20 to validate the pain experienced by ministers and believers who face opposition from within the church. It argues that suffering is not evidence of unfaithfulness but a common consequence of speaking God's word in a fallen world, emphasizing that biblical lament is a legitimate response to grief rather than a sign of unbelief. The message encourages believers to maintain their integrity and honesty before God, resisting the temptation to silence their convictions or emotionally resign from their calling due to repeated reproach. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a shift from focusing on personal wounds to trusting in God's presence and the eternal power of His word, which remains effective regardless of immediate human reception or success.

The Gospel of Christ is God's power unto salvation I. How is the Gospel of Christ God's power unto salvation? II. How is this Gospel of Christ God's power unto your salvation?

This sermon addresses the critical need for biblical discipleship by examining the doctrine of total depravity as presented in Ephesians 2:1-3. The message argues that unregenerate humanity is spiritually dead, characterized by disobedience in affections, allegiance, and association, and dominated by the lust of the flesh. It emphasizes that apart from the grace of God, individuals are naturally children of wrath and incapable of seeking God on their own. The preacher contrasts this hopeless state with the transformative power of salvation, urging listeners to recognize their spiritual condition and rely solely on the redemptive work of Jesus Christ for reconciliation with God.

The sermon explores the profound influence of the tongue, emphasizing that words possess the power to either build up or destroy the soul. Drawing from the Book of James, the message highlights the danger of double-mindedness and the specific responsibility of preachers to speak only what is grounded in Holy Scripture, avoiding personal opinion or rashness. The central theme calls believers to recognize their inherent sinfulness and the inability to control their speech through human effort alone. Instead, the sermon urges the congregation to rest in the grace of Jesus Christ, allowing the Holy Spirit to transform their hearts and guide their words toward edification and love. This pastoral exhortation encourages a life of humility, repentance, and reliance on divine strength to navigate daily interactions with righteousness.