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This sermon examines the pivotal moment in Acts 13 where the apostle Paul shifts his focus from the Jewish community to the Gentiles following their rejection of the gospel. The central message emphasizes that justification comes solely through faith in the risen Jesus Christ, rather than through adherence to the Mosaic Law, a truth foretold in the Old Testament prophecies. The exposition highlights the theological mystery of God's sovereign grace, illustrating how the 'wild olive branch' of the Gentiles is grafted into the covenant while the natural branches are temporarily set aside due to unbelief. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging listeners to recognize the sufficiency of Christ's work and the danger of despising the divine message. Ultimately, the sermon presents this transition as the fulfillment of God's eternal plan to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.

A conversation between Dewey Dovel and Austin McCormick on the biblical basis for AM and PM worship services on the New Covenant Sabbath (Lord's) Day. This discussion was originally featured on the Covenant Podcast.

Why do Christians worship on Sunday instead of Saturday? Are we breaking the fourth of the Ten Commandments by not observing the Sabbath? In this message, Pastor Byron Chesney examines what the Bible teaches about the Sabbath, the New Covenant, and why the early church gathered on the first day of the week. If you've ever questioned why Christians worship on Sunday, this is a message you'll want to hear! Discover why our worship centers not on a particular day, but on our risen Saviour, Jesus Christ.

The sermon examines the healing of a woman with a spirit of infirmity in Luke 13, using the event to illustrate the spiritual condition of humanity bowed down by sin. It contrasts the legalistic restrictions of the synagogue rulers with the liberating power of Jesus, who declares the woman legally and spiritually free from her bondage. The message emphasizes that salvation is not achieved through human effort or religious performance, but through the unlimited power of God who initiates redemption. By referencing the Sabbath as a symbol of resting in God's finished work, the text argues that true relief comes from relying entirely on Christ rather than attempting to earn worth through works. The central theme is the sovereignty of God in saving His people, who are called to glorify Him for the mercy that lifts them from their helpless state.

The Lord Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath Day, and one of the persons that was there was a woman who it says had a spirit of infirmity. The word "infirmity" here in the Greek is Ασθενειας (Asthenias). It refers to a great weakness of body or mind; by implication something which had greatly hindered this woman's being able to move at all, or to stand up straight. She no doubt had great difficulty walking, and perhaps she was in much pain because of it. It was a great bodily weakness which it says that she had for 18 years. She was bent over and could in no way raise herself it says here. It should bring great encouragement to everyone here who has bodily weaknesses, and perhaps have had them for a long time, that the Lord Jesus, who had come there to the synagogue to teach the people, He took notice of her. He thought particularly about what He could do for her to help her, and that which would glorify God. He knew what He was called to do, and He knew what He was able to do. And He knew that His helping this poor woman would bring glory to God on this particular Sabbath Day. It would show forth His power to save people from their sins.