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The sermon explores Ecclesiastes 9 through the lens of a worldly perspective, emphasizing that Solomon's observations reflect a fleshly viewpoint where life appears as vanity. It clarifies that while death is the common event for all, it is not the end of the story, refuting the idea that the grave is hell by pointing to the eternal existence of the soul. The text addresses the concept of 'time and chance,' explaining that life's unpredictability and suffering are not always direct results of personal sin but part of God's sovereign plan. The message encourages believers to live with joy and purpose in the present, recognizing that their true reward lies in eternity rather than in earthly achievements. Finally, it highlights the power of wisdom and individual influence, urging the congregation to be builders of the church rather than destroyers.

Without spiritual life, there is no pleasing God. God rejoices at our salvation. We chose the direction of our lives by feeding or starving the flesh.

Gill most eloquently said, the first and chief over all persons, angels, and men; having a superior nature, name, and place, than the former, and being the firstborn among many brethren designed by the latter: and in all things he is the first, and has the precedence and primacy; in sonship, no one is a Son in the sense he is; in election, he was chosen first, and his people in him; in the covenant, he is the surety, Mediator, and messenger of it, he is that itself; in his human nature, he is fairer than the children of men; in redemption, he was alone, and wrought it out himself; in life, he exceeded all others in purity, in doctrine, and miracles; and in dying he conquered death, and rose first from it; in short, he died, revived, and rose again, that he might be Lord both of dead and living; and he ought to have the pre-eminence and first place in the affections of our hearts, in the contemplations of our minds, in the desires of our souls, and in the highest praises of our lips.

A look at Jesus' teaching on being born again: the new birth is necessary for salvation; dependent on the Holy Spirit; mysterious; received through faith in Christ.

This sermon explores Psalm 11 as a call to trust in God's sovereignty amidst the temptation to flee from suffering. The central message contrasts the unreliable sight of human fear with the reliable reality of God's presence in His holy temple, emphasizing that the Lord sees, tests, and ultimately judges the wicked. By identifying the 'Righteous One' as a Christological figure who endures the cup of wrath, the text highlights the theology of the cross as the foundation for Christian hope. The tone is pastoral and instructional, encouraging believers to adopt a posture of resolute courage and to view their trials through the lens of faith rather than sight. Ultimately, the sermon assures the audience that because God is righteous and sees all, the upright can confidently expect to behold His face.