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This sermon explores the theological mystery of God's sovereign will as revealed in Ephesians 1, emphasizing that salvation is entirely the work of God rather than human effort. The central message highlights redemption through the blood of Jesus Christ as the necessary ransom for sin, arguing that this act satisfies God's justice and demonstrates His grace. The exposition further details the role of the Holy Spirit in sealing believers, providing assurance of their eternal inheritance and security. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging listeners to recognize their spiritual deadness apart from divine revelation and to rest in the certainty of God's eternal plan. The speaker contrasts human reasoning with supernatural truth, asserting that the knowledge of salvation is a gift imparted by the Spirit to the elect.

This sermon presents a Calvinistic exposition of Ephesians 1:1-5, emphasizing that salvation is the result of God's sovereign decree rather than human merit. The speaker argues that believers were chosen by God before the foundation of the world, establishing that election is an act of divine grace that precedes any human action or response. The text highlights the theological distinction between Arminian and Reformed views, asserting that man is merely a recipient of God's will, which includes predestination for adoption as children of God. Holiness is presented not as a prerequisite for salvation but as the natural byproduct of being chosen by a holy God. The message serves as a corrective to works-based salvation, urging listeners to rest in the assurance that their eternal life is secured by God's unchangeable purpose and the finished work of Christ.

This was the funeral sermon for Mark Nixon, Sr., a beloved emeritus elder who departed to be with the Lord on October 30th, 2026. The Lord Jesus Christ desires his people. He desires them... 1. To be with him. 2. To see him. 3. To love him (even more). The Lord Jesus Christ desired Mark Nixon, and now has him in full. Disclosure: the preacher experienced a coughing fit in the first five minutes of his sermon, most of which and his receiving water was edited from the recording.

This is a simple lesson answering a couple questions about the doctrine of election.

This sermon expounds the doctrine of unconditional election, arguing that God's choice to save sinners is rooted in eternity rather than human merit or foreseen faith. By examining Ephesians 1 and Romans 9, the message emphasizes that salvation is entirely a work of divine grace, initiated by God's sovereign will to overcome the total depravity of humanity. The preacher contends that this doctrine removes all grounds for human pride, as God chooses the least qualified to magnify His own glory and mercy. Consequently, this truth serves as the foundation for the believer's assurance, securing their standing in Christ independent of their own performance. Finally, the sermon asserts that a correct understanding of election fuels evangelism and worship, as it reveals the certainty of God's purpose to save His people through the means of the gospel.

This sermon examines the transitional narrative in Exodus 4, focusing on the theological tension of God hardening Pharaoh's heart and the enigmatic episode of Zipporah circumcising her son. The preacher distinguishes between God's prescriptive will, which commands righteousness, and His decretive will, which sovereignly permits sin for the purpose of demonstrating divine power and glory, using the analogy of the potter and clay to explain human responsibility within divine sovereignty. The text further explores the 'bridegroom of blood' incident as a typological picture of the gospel, where Zipporah's act of shedding blood to save Moses prefigures Christ's substitutionary death that rescues believers from judgment. The sermon concludes by encouraging fathers to maintain spiritual order in their households and calls the congregation to bow low in worship, acknowledging that God has visited His people, seen their affliction, and provided a deliverer through Jesus Christ.

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