The Gospel of God - Message 21 - A Path of Destruction - Romans 3:15-18. John Murray said, "To be destitute of the fear of God is to be godless." And John Calvin wrote, "Wickedness flows from a disregard of God." In our text we continue to follow this progression into depravity by those who suppress the knowledge of the truth and exchange the truth of God for a lie. For them, there is no peace!

Ephesians Series, Message 27 "Living the Communion-Shaped Life According the Recreated Image of God in the Soul" Ephesians 4:17-24 Part 3, Verses 20-24 Psalm 16 Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. [NKJV] John 16:14 He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. [NKJV] As believers, we put on Christ, because we are new creations. Life without God is meaningless and vanity.

Sunday evening Gospel service with Rev Thomas Murray

Bible Reading: John 19:27-37 Christ's Sixth Cry from the Cross - "It is finished" 1. A Cry of Conquest. 2. A Cry of Comfort. 3. A Cry of Command. 4. A Cry of Victory, not Defeat. The sermon centers on Christ's final cry from the cross—'It is finished'—presenting it as a triumphant declaration of completed salvation, not defeat. Through the Greek word *telestai*, meaning a work fully accomplished, the preacher emphasizes that Christ's atonement is complete, rendering further human effort unnecessary, and offering forgiveness, reconciliation, and access to God's presence. The cry is portrayed as a victory over sin, Satan, and death, with the tearing of the temple veil symbolizing the end of separation between humanity and God. It is also a call to personal commitment: believers are invited not only to rest in Christ's finished work but to faithfully complete the divine mission entrusted to them, knowing that their labor, suffering, and sorrow will end in eternal glory. The tone is both pastoral and urgent, inviting listeners to abandon self-effort and embrace salvation through faith alone.

The sermon centers on the profound significance of Jesus' declaration, 'It is finished,' at the moment of His death on the cross, affirming the completion of His redemptive work for humanity's sins. Drawing from key passages in John, Corinthians, Colossians, Hebrews, and Ephesians, it emphasizes that Christ's sacrifice fully defeated sin, Satan, and death, establishing His supreme authority over all spiritual powers and securing eternal life for believers. The resurrection is presented not merely as a historical event but as the definitive triumph of God over evil, validated by the empty tomb, the terrified Roman guards, and the transformed disciples who boldly proclaimed the gospel despite persecution. The message calls listeners to genuine faith—not merely intellectual assent or religious ritual—but a heartfelt, life-changing trust in Christ's finished work, warning against superficial spirituality and urging a personal, sacrificial commitment to Him as Lord and Savior.

Sunday School; April 5, 2026 see pdf download for notes "Sometimes we forget how patient God has been with us, and forget to be patient with others!