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This sermon examines the account in Acts 3 where Peter and John heal a lame man, emphasizing that the power for such supernatural acts originates solely from God rather than human ability. The teaching contrasts the apostolic denial of personal glory with the self-promotion of modern faith healers, asserting that no one possesses innate supernatural power. Peter's subsequent address to the crowd is analyzed as a call to repentance, highlighting the Jewish leaders' ignorance regarding the prophecies fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The speaker argues that while salvation is by grace, the call to repent and be converted serves to blot out sins and prepare believers for the time of refreshing. The lesson concludes by affirming that Jesus is the prophet foretold by Moses, and that all Old Testament scriptures testify to His identity and work.

In this passage Peter reveals his purpose for writing 2 Peter and sheds light on the relationship of the Old Testament Scriptures to Christianity.

Genesis 9:18-29 And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan. 19 These are the three sons of Noah: and of them was the whole earth overspread. 20 And Noah began to be an husbandman, and he planted a vineyard: 21 And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent. 22 And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without. 23 And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father's nakedness. 24 ¶ And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him. 25 And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren. 26 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. 27 God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. 28 ¶ And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years. 29 And all the days of Noah were nine hundred and fifty years: and he died.

This sermon examines the prophetic call for Judah and surrounding nations to submit to Babylonian rule as an act of obedience to God's sovereign will. It contrasts the false assurance of immediate restoration offered by false prophets with Jeremiah's warning that a seventy-year exile is necessary for spiritual formation and eventual blessing. The message emphasizes that while the yoke of foreign domination is harsh, it is ultimately life-giving because it aligns with God's purpose to discipline His people and fulfill His promises. The preacher connects this historical context to the Christian life, urging believers to reject false hope and instead submit to the easy and light yoke of Jesus Christ. This submission leads not to defeat, but to true rest, joy, and participation in the eternal kingdom of God.

"because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus." John 12:11 This sermon explores the public revelation of Jesus as the Messiah and King of Israel during His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, as recorded in John 12. The central message emphasises that Christ's entry was a deliberate fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, specifically Zechariah 9:9, demonstrating that He is the promised Saviour who offers spiritual victory over sin and death. The preacher highlights the symbolism of the palm branches as a sign of this ultimate victory and contrasts the crowd's superficial praise with the sincere devotion required of true believers. Furthermore, the discourse addresses the disciples' initial lack of understanding, noting that their comprehension of these events came only after Christ's glorification and the opening of their minds by the Holy Spirit. The sermon concludes with an exhortation for believers to seek divine illumination to understand Scripture and to submit fully to Christ's authority as both Saviour and King.

Is the end times a cause for fear? In this message, we see that it should be instead a source of hope! -Notes: https://pastormarksbury.blogspot.com/2026/09/sermon-coming-hope-of-end-times-dan-1213.html -Livestream: https://lwbcfruita.org/live -Donations: https://www.lwbcfruita.org/give

This sermon emphasizes the critical importance of spiritual remembrance as a defense against doctrinal error and complacency. Drawing from 2 Peter 1, the message argues that believers must actively retain biblical truth to maintain a firm doctrinal structure, particularly regarding prophecy, rather than relying on fleeting experiences or feelings. The text highlights the responsibility of both pastors and laypeople to avoid negligence by consistently studying Scripture and stirring one another up to obedience. It challenges the modern tendency to prioritize personal convenience over divine command, urging Christians to align their lives with the 'more sure word of prophecy.' Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deliberate effort to memorize and apply God's Word, ensuring that faith remains rooted in truth rather than novelty or apathy.

2 Timothy 3:13 'But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.' The sermon examines the prophecy in 2 Timothy 3 that evil men and seducers will wax worse and worse, identifying this as a hallmark of the last days. It connects current societal and legislative trends in the United Kingdom to the moral and spiritual decline described by Paul, comparing the era to the days of Noah and Lot. The message emphasises that while religious forms may persist, the power of the gospel is often denied in an age of deception. Believers are instructed to respond not with despair or compromise, but by steadfastly continuing in the holy Scriptures and standing firm for the truth, as Moses did against Pharaoh. The sermon concludes with the assurance that God will limit the progress of wickedness and ultimately judge the folly of those who resist His Word.

(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.