"¿Qué hay detrás de una providencia Obscura?" Por John J. Murray. Adaptación y lectura por Alex Collazo.

"¿Qué hay detrás de una providencia Obscura?" Por John J. Murray. Adaptación y lectura por Alex Collazo.

"¿Qué hay detrás de una providencia Obscura?" Por John J. Murray. Adaptación y lectura por Alex Collazo.

Easter Meetings - Thursday 02/04/26 The sermon centres on Christ's final words on the cross—'It is finished'—presenting them as a triumphant declaration of completed salvation, not defeat. Drawing from John 19:30, it emphasises that Christ's work of redemption was fully accomplished, rendering further human effort unnecessary, and affirming that salvation is a gift received through faith alone. The message unfolds this truth through three dimensions: conquest over sin, Satan, and divine wrath; comfort in the end of condemnation and the removal of separation from God; and a call to faithful service and perseverance until life's end. Using the life of Hudson Taylor as a compelling example, the sermon illustrates how encountering the finished work of Christ transforms lives, ignites service, and brings lasting peace, urging listeners to rest in Christ's completed sacrifice rather than in their own works.

Ephesians Series, Message 21 "Spiritual Union and Communion—the Great End for Which Christ and His Apostles Labored and Prayed; Or, How Shall We Live Seeing that Christ Lived and Died to Save Us from Worldly Hatred, Strife, and Dissention" Ephesians 4:1–6 Psalm 16 John 17 Colossians 1:27

The sermon centers on the profound example of humble service demonstrated by Jesus in the Upper Room, particularly through the act of washing His disciples' feet, which was not an ordinance but a powerful illustration of selfless love and spiritual readiness for His impending departure. Drawing from John's Gospel, it emphasizes Christ's divine sovereignty, the reality of Satan's influence, and the tragic choices of Judas and Peter, both of whom failed despite intimate proximity to Christ, underscoring the danger of unchecked pride and the necessity of continual self-examination. The message calls the church to embody the early believers' unity, sacrificial generosity, and mutual care—living out the principle that true faith is evidenced by tangible, compassionate action, even toward those who betray or deny. It warns against hypocrisy, respect of persons, and enabling behaviors, while affirming that genuine love requires both mercy and discernment, especially when helping others, and that the ultimate purpose of Christian fellowship is to reflect Christ's sacrificial love in a broken world. The sermon concludes with a call to remain steadfast in faith, service, and unity, trusting God's sovereignty and the enduring power of grace over human frailty.

The devotion centers on the profound humility of Jesus Christ as the ultimate model of divine obedience and human surrender, revealing that true greatness lies in self-emptying submission to God's will. Drawing from key passages in the Gospel of John and Philippians, it emphasizes Christ's repeated declarations of dependence on the Father—'I can do nothing of myself'—to illustrate a life wholly oriented toward divine purpose rather than personal ambition. This humility is not weakness but the very essence of divine authority, demonstrated in Christ's willing descent from heavenly glory to earthly servanthood. The sermon underscores that humility is not merely a moral virtue but a spiritual posture of yielding to God's sovereignty, which ultimately leads to exaltation. It calls believers to embrace this same spirit of surrender, recognizing that true honor comes not from self-assertion but from aligning one's life with God's eternal purposes.

Disinterested Love AW Tozar: The Pursuit of God, The Attributes of God, etc. CS Lewis: The Four Loves