Guest Preacher, Ben Hedrick, South Carolina

The sermon explores the believer's responsibility to pursue ongoing obedience through the metaphor of the watchman in Ezekiel 33. It emphasizes that God desires repentance rather than judgment and warns against relying on past righteousness or assuming grace permits continued sin. Drawing from Romans 6 and Galatians 6, the message clarifies that true regeneration results in a daily dying to sin and living for God. The preacher urges listeners to actively sow to the Spirit and avoid spiritual apathy by maintaining faithful engagement with God's word. Ultimately, the central theme is that Christian holiness requires diligent, persistent effort rather than passive reliance on past faith.

Preached in Milngavie, Scotlsand, UK

Preached in Dumbarton, Scotland, UK

Many fear they are going to fall and so never start. Spurgeon suggests they are not totally trusting Christ.

The sermon explores the absolute sovereignty of God through the biblical account of King Nebuchadnezzar's humbling and restoration in Daniel chapter 4. By contrasting human pride with divine authority, the preacher illustrates that God is both unstoppable and unquestionable, governing all creation with perfect wisdom. The narrative demonstrates that true reason and peace are found only when individuals acknowledge God's ultimate control over their lives. Emphasizing the certainty of judgment and the availability of grace, the message calls listeners to cease questioning God's ways and instead trust in Christ for salvation. Ultimately, the text urges believers to rest in the comfort of God's unchangeable nature and His promise to receive all who come to Him.

The sermon explores the theme of perseverance in Christian life by examining Galatians 6 alongside Isaiah 40 and 2 Corinthians 4. It outlines specific virtues required for believers to walk without fainting, including sympathy for the fallen, humility, responsibility, liberality toward teachers, and purity through sowing to the Spirit. The preacher emphasizes that local church communities must bear one another's burdens while maintaining their own accountability before God. This holistic approach ensures that believers do not grow weary in doing good, trusting in the promise of a future harvest. Ultimately, the message calls for sustained ministry and support within the household of faith.

The sermon examines Ezekiel 14 to demonstrate that personal righteousness cannot save others, using Noah, Daniel, and Job as examples of individuals who could only rescue themselves from divine judgment. This Old Testament truth is paralleled by Romans 1, which describes God's wrath against those who suppress the truth and exchange it for idolatry. The preacher emphasizes that faith is an individual responsibility rather than a hereditary or corporate inheritance, warning against the stubbornness of the human heart in clinging to sin despite witnessing judgment. By analyzing the progression from covenant betrayal to judicial abandonment, the message highlights the necessity of personal repentance and trust in Christ for salvation. Ultimately, the text serves as a sobering call to examine one's own spiritual standing rather than relying on the faithfulness of others.

The sermon explores the power of prevailing prayer and fasting through the account of Paul and Silas in Acts 16. It emphasizes that spiritual warfare requires believers to choose faith over fear when facing adversity, trusting in God's sovereignty rather than human opinion. The preacher highlights how enduring suffering with worship can lead to breakthroughs and the salvation of others, as seen in the conversion of the Philippian jailer. A significant portion addresses the discipline of fasting as a critical weapon against spiritual strongholds, urging listeners to prioritize seeking God above comfort. Ultimately, the message calls for a deepened commitment to prayer and repentance as essential components of a victorious Christian life.