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In this sixth lesson on the Lord's Prayer, we consider the fifth petition: "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors." We examine the biblical language of sin as debt and the continuing need of justified believers to confess their sins and seek forgiveness from their heavenly Father. Particular attention is given to the distinction between forgiveness in justification, whereby all our sins are pardoned through Christ, and the ongoing experience of forgiveness, which restores fellowship and communion with God. We consider why the Christian's continual confession of sin does not undermine the sufficiency of Christ's atonement or the believer's assurance of salvation, but rather manifests a life of humble dependence upon divine grace. Finally, we examine the relationship between receiving God's forgiveness and forgiving those who sin against us, emphasizing that our forgiveness of others is not the meritorious ground of God's pardon, but the necessary fruit and evidence of God's grace in our lives. The fifth petition thus teaches us to live as forgiven sinners who continually depend upon the mercy of their Father and extend that same mercy to others.

Pastor Robert Fitzgerald teaches on the biblical doctrine of work, concluding with Matthew 5:16 and Colossians 3:23–24, where believers are called to labor 'as unto the Lord' and not merely for men, so their diligent work shines before others and glorifies the Father. He stresses that work is not a punishment for sin but a divine blessing, and applies this by urging Christians to be the most industrious workers—going above and beyond without grumbling, since complaint betrays a failure to trust God's sanctifying purposes. He also calls believers to thank God for the means of provision as well as the ends, praying with Moses in Psalm 90 that God would 'establish the work of our hands,' and he urges parents to teach children the dignity of work as distinct from play, modeling diligence and confessing their own grumbling as a lesson in grace. A discussion followed on vocation versus career and the Reformed view of laboring in every sphere—family, church, and culture—including a possible future study using Richard Steele's book, before the class closed in prayer asking God's help to live out these six-day callings and prepare for worship.

This sermon introduces a series on the five solas by examining the necessity of reformation within the church to counteract cultural conformity and doctrinal shallowness. It argues that the Reformation was a return to biblical principles, specifically highlighting the distinctiveness of Scripture, Christ, grace, faith, and God's glory against human tradition. The message identifies contemporary influences such as secularism, humanism, relativism, materialism, pragmatism, and mindlessness as threats that distort the pure gospel and reduce the church to a man-centered institution. By contrasting these errors with the timeless pillars of biblical Christianity, the sermon calls for a renewed commitment to deep theological understanding and spiritual transformation. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging believers to engage their minds in Scripture to discern truth and maintain a faithful witness in every generation.

This sermon examines the theological progression in Romans 1, illustrating how humanity abandons God by suppressing the truth of His existence and power as revealed in creation. The speaker argues that this initial rejection leads to a descent into moral corruption and unnatural sins, which is the result of God giving people over to their own reprobate minds. The message contrasts the pagan denial of God with the religious hypocrisy of those who claim knowledge of God but live in disobedience, emphasizing that God judges individuals based on what they know rather than what they ignore. The tone is convicting and instructional, urging the audience to recognize that God's forbearance is an invitation to repentance rather than a license for sin, and to reject the cultural narratives that deny divine moral standards.

The Apostle Peter wrote an admonition and prayer that expresses my desire for you. 2 Peter 3:17–18: You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unprincipled men and fall from your own steadfastness, 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. To that end, we're beginning a new sermon series today, but not a sequential study through a book of the Bible. Instead, it will be a series of studies of crucial passages which help us learn how to take what we know and apply it in the most helpful ways possible. The goal: I want you to grow in your ability to nourish your soul from the word of God. Our first passage is 1 Timothy 1:5. The previous verses give the background. + In Ephesus certain ones + Teach a different doctrine + Pay attention to spiritual poisons + Speculate rather than being faithful to Scripture Then comes a phrase that is introduced by the glorious word BUT. The but is the Greek word that connotes both a connection and contrast. The connection is that there are certain ones who are altering sound doctrine and introducing spiritually poisonous ideas. The contrast is BUT the goal of OUR instruction is LOVE. 1 Timothy 1:5: But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 1 - A Pure Heart 2 - A Good Conscience 3 - Unhypocritical Faith

The sermon examines Romans chapter one to establish the doctrinal foundation of salvation by contrasting it with the state of ungodliness. It argues that humanity is without excuse because God's invisible attributes are clearly revealed through creation, leaving all people accountable for their rejection of Him. The preacher details a progressive descent into sin, starting with a lack of thankfulness and glorifying self over God, which leads to idolatry and moral depravity. This analysis serves to define the universal need for redemption by highlighting that true salvation is received through faith in Christ alone, not by works or religious effort. The message concludes with a pastoral prayer for comfort and a call to recognize the gravity of rejecting God's truth.