This sermon explores the final chapter of Habakkuk, focusing on the prophet's response to impending judgment and personal fear. The central message emphasizes that believers can find joy and strength in God despite difficult circumstances, as demonstrated by Habakkuk's decision to rejoice in the Lord even when his livelihood and nation face destruction. The teaching highlights three key reminders found in Habakkuk's song: God's presence among His people, His immense power displayed in history, and His provision of salvation. The preacher encourages the audience to rehearse God's great power and remember the magnitude of their salvation from God's wrath, urging them to anchor their joy and trust solely in Christ rather than in changing circumstances.

IN THE SWEAT OF THY FACE.[From Adam's Sweat to the Savior's Blood]Gen 3:17-24 KJV Beginning with Genesis 3:19, this scripture traces a powerful biblical theme from Eden to Gethsemane. Adam's sin brought thorns, sweat, toil, and death into the human experience. Ezekiel's priestly instructions picture ministry before God without garments that cause sweat, reminding us that human effort can never provide the righteousness necessary to approach a holy God. Finally, in Gethsemane, Jesus Christ—the sinless Savior—prays in such agony that His sweat is described as great drops of blood. From Adam's sweat to Christ's blood, Scripture points us to the grace of God and the finished work of Jesus Christ.I. THE SWEAT OF THE FALLEN MAN Sin Turned the Garden into a Place of Toil II. THE SERVICE OF THE HOLY PRIESTHOOD You Cannot Sweat Your Way into the Presence of God III. THE SWEAT OF THE SUFFERING SAVIOUR The One Who Knew No Sin Stepped into the World of Our Curse IN EDEN — MAN SWEATS BECAUSE OF SIN. IN THE SANCTUARY — THE PRIEST IS TOLD NOT TO WEAR WHAT CAUSES SWEAT. IN GETHSEMANE — CHRIST SWEATS AS HE MOVES TOWARD THE CROSS FOR SINNERS.

This sermon examines the high priestly prayer of Jesus in John 17, focusing on His intercession for the preservation of His disciples. The central message is that Christ, as the mediator, prays specifically for believers to be kept from evil and sin so that their faith remains intact until they reach heaven. The exposition highlights the unity between the Father and the Son, noting that the elect belong to both and that the Father delights in the Son being glorified through the lives of His people. The preacher emphasizes that this divine keeping is not a removal from the world's trials but a preservation from the corrupting power of sin, which is accomplished through God's power working in the means of grace. The tone is pastoral and comforting, assuring believers that their perseverance is guaranteed by Christ's ongoing prayer and God's sovereign power.

This sermon addresses the theological error of mixing salvation by grace with works of the law, using the Galatian church's drift toward legalism as a primary example. The central message emphasizes that believers are saved by faith alone and must continue their spiritual growth through the power of the Holy Spirit rather than their own fleshly efforts. Key themes include the sufficiency of Christ's finished work on the cross, the necessity of spiritual discernment to avoid false doctrines, and the distinction between holiness and human perfection. The tone is both convicting and pastoral, urging the audience to examine their reliance on personal ability versus their dependence on God. The sermon concludes by affirming that true sanctification and spiritual fruit are the result of abiding in Christ, not human striving.

This sermon examines the true depth of the sixth commandment, arguing that Jesus condemns not only physical murder but also the unrighteous anger and contempt that originate in the heart. The message distinguishes between righteous anger, which is directed against sin and governed by God's law, and unrighteous anger, which stems from insecurity, pride, or a desire for control. It warns that harboring such bitterness disrupts one's relationship with God, hindering worship and prayer, and urges believers to pursue reconciliation with their neighbors before approaching the altar. Benjamin reminds the congregation of the urgency of dealing with conflict quickly to prevent it from spiraling out of control, using the metaphor of taking out the rubbish to illustrate the need for timely resolution. Ultimately, the sermon points to Christ as the only source of forgiveness, righteousness, and the power to overcome the destructive nature of unrighteous anger.

The question has existed for many years, but in recent years it has become a source of great division and animosity. Who can be saved? This question has driven a great wedge in our Christian society, but it is a question that we must be settled in if we are to ever be about the Father's business. We must have an answer, because there are many people who are in need of salvation, there may be some here today. We must know the answer! Who then can be saved? What is the reach of the cross? Who is included? We must have an answer!

(1) The power of your tongue; (2) Bearing false witness; (3) Backbiting, slandering, and judging falsely,

(AI Generated Summary) This sermon examines Luke 21:27 as the climactic point of the Olivet Discourse, arguing that the return of the Son of Man is a visible, cosmic event rather than a secret or invisible occurrence. The text contrasts the humble, hidden nature of Christ's first coming, which accomplished redemption through substitutionary death, with the resplendent glory and power of His second coming, which will be witnessed by all nations. By refuting interpretations that suggest a secret rapture or an invisible 70 AD fulfillment, the message emphasizes that the Day of the Lord will be marked by supernatural signs and universal recognition. The sermon concludes with a pastoral exhortation to believers to stand firm in faith and persevere in their earthly pilgrimage, anchored by the blessed hope of Christ's visible return and the transformation of their bodies.