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This sermon examines the transition from the period of the Judges to the early monarchy, focusing on Samuel's role as a prophet who calls Israel to genuine repentance rather than mere military victory. The central message highlights that God's chastening of His people through the loss of the Ark and the threat of the Philistines serves to expose the depth of their idolatry and spiritual decay. Samuel's intercession and the people's corporate response—putting away foreign gods and serving the Lord alone—demonstrate that true revival requires a transformation of the heart, not just external ritual. The narrative culminates in the divine victory at Mizpah, where God's thunder confounds the enemy, leading Samuel to set up the stone of Ebenezer as a memorial of God's help. This account serves as a timeless reminder that God's glory is preserved even when His people stumble, and that faithful reliance on His Word and presence brings deliverance from spiritual and physical enemies.

Lord's Day 12 I. The Description of Christ's Priestly Anointing II. The Response to Christ's Priestly Anointing

Text: Matthew 13:1-23 Title: The Parable of the Sower 1. According to the design and structure of a parable. 2. Revealing the responses to the gospel.

The Setting of our Lord's Rebuke (vv.37-38) The Lord's fourfold rebuke of the Pharisees (vv.39-44) The Lord's threefold rebuke of the Lawyers (vv.45-52) The Reaction of the Lawyers and Pharisees (vv.53-54)

This sermon examines the warnings in 2 Timothy 2:14-15 regarding the dangers of unprofitable word wrangling and the necessity of diligent study of Scripture. The teaching highlights that engaging in contentious debates over words leads to the spiritual ruin of hearers, likening the damage to a plow turning over settled soil. In contrast, believers are called to be diligent workmen who accurately handle the word of truth, seeking to be approved by God through examination and conformity to Christ. This diligence is not a fleshly effort but a response to the new life given by the Holy Spirit, who motivates believers to grow in their understanding and relationship with Jesus. The message concludes with a call to focus on the Word as the source of truth and the means by which believers are tested and found genuine.

This sermon explores the call for Christians to be zealous for what is good, emphasizing that ethical conduct serves as a primary witness to the world. The message argues that while believers may face opposition, their primary response should be to live under the gaze of God rather than fearing human retaliation. It highlights the theological distinction between moral goodness and divine goodness, urging believers to imitate Christ's example of suffering for righteousness' sake without returning evil for evil. The preacher encourages the congregation to set Christ apart as Lord in their hearts, finding blessing and peace in God's providence even when facing persecution. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a life of excellence and zeal that reflects the character of God, opening the door for effective gospel witness.

This sermon addresses the spiritual condition of a church that maintains doctrinal correctness and active service but has lost its initial passion for Christ. Drawing from the letter to the church in Ephesus, the message identifies the loss of first love as a critical issue that leads to spiritual retreat and mechanical religious routine. The speaker urges believers to examine their hearts, recognizing that orthodoxy without affection results in decay, and calls for a return to wholehearted devotion. By emphasizing the need to remember, repent, and restore the original fervor of faith, the sermon presents revival as a personal and corporate response to God's invitation to walk closer to Him.