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Text: 2 Samuel 18:33b Theme: The King Who Won the Battle But Lost His Son 1. A tragic past of rebellion. 2. The painful consequences of sin. 3. The cry of the king. 4. Our need for the great king. Psalter 143:1,2,3 Scripture: 2 Samuel 18. Text: verse 33b. Congregational Prayer Psalter 80:7,8,9,10 Psalter 22:1,3 Psalter 278:1-4 Doxology

The sermon explores the calling of Levi, a despised tax collector, to illustrate Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost. By examining Mark chapter 2, the text highlights how Jesus associated with sinners rather than avoiding them, challenging the self-righteousness of the Pharisees. The central message emphasizes that spiritual sickness requires a physician, meaning Christ came specifically for those aware of their sin, not the self-deemed righteous. This narrative demonstrates the boundless nature of divine grace, which reaches even the lowest depths of human corruption to offer redemption. Ultimately, the preacher urges listeners to abandon any pretense of personal holiness and run to the cross as sick sinners in need of salvation.

Chapter timestamps: Note: Times are estimated 0:00 The Rich Man and Lazarus 2:44 Two Very Different Lives 3:44 Death Comes to Everyone 4:32 The Rich Man Opens His Eyes in Hell 7:00 Eternity Changes What Matters 7:43 The Prayer for Five Brethren 8:29 Eternity Is Permanent 10:40 The Great Gulf Is Fixed 11:47 Now Is the Time for Salvation 13:14 Remembering Missed Opportunities 14:14 The Urgency of the Gospel 16:04 Concern for the Lost 17:25 Sin, Free Will, and Salvation 18:56 Jesus Christ, the Final Sacrifice 20:11 Send Someone to My Brothers 21:40 Somebody Tell Them 23:28 Reach Those Who Can Still Be Reached 24:26 Moses and the Prophets 25:58 The Gospel of Jesus Christ 27:21 Jesus Is the Way 28:41 A Great Opportunity to Reach the World 30:49 The Great Commission 32:33 Ambassadors for Christ 33:24 The Great Commission Is Not Optional 35:27 Do Not Hide the Gospel 35:42 Rely on the Holy Spirit 36:30 Not Ashamed of the Gospel 37:14 Who Are Your Five? 38:22 Work While It Is Day 39:23 Remember the Rich Man's Prayer 41:01 Just Tell Them About Jesus 41:52 We Can Tell Our Brethren 42:50 Closing Prayer

The sermon explores the theological significance of Jesus' impending crucifixion during the Passover, contrasting His sovereign control with the futile schemes of religious leaders. It draws parallels between the Old Testament Passover lamb and Christ as the ultimate antitype who offers eternal redemption through His blood. The preacher emphasizes that despite the malicious plotting of Caiaphas and the princes of darkness, Jesus remains in complete authority over His own death and resurrection. This divine sovereignty ensures that salvation cannot be thwarted by evil forces or human opposition. Believers are called to trust in this unstoppable work of God and act as ambassadors of reconciliation to a lost world.

Found in the overlooked gem of a letter to Philemon is the stirring drama of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Justification in Him. Philemon "plays" the role of the Righteous Father, his runaway slave Onesimus "plays" the role of the lost and hopeless sinner, while Paul "plays" the role of Christ. The double imputation of Justification (Christ's righteousness is imputed to the sinner and the sinner's unrighteousness is imputed to Christ) is dramatized as Paul exhorts Philemon to receive Onesimus "as you would me" and to "put on my account" anything Onesimus owes. The Gospel According to Philemon I. Characters ---Paul, Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, Church in your house, Onesimus, and...Christ! II. Context (the story) III. Christ (the picture)

This class examines how Paul used adoption terminology to apply to Christians in their relationship to God. The Galatians 4 passage which refers to the "seed" promise which was fulfilled through the "seed" of the woman (Genesis 3:15). The seed promise was also given to Abraham who believed the promise of God as shown in Genesis 12 and Genesis 22. We cite the book of Hebrews about this. Those under the law were slaves to sin but God redeemed those who thus become in Christ and sons through adoption. In class we have a robust discussion about the significance of adoption in important New Testament passages such as these. Those who are adopted are heirs of God and are part of the family of God. The only way to be truly part of God's family is through adoption. To this end we also study Ephesians 1:4-5. Here we find that God chose us "in Him" before the foundation of the world. All those in Adam are lost sinners and without hope in God. Those who are converted are the very ones Paul says were adopted through Jesus Christ for Himself. This is all according to God's good pleasure and His purposes. The practical part of this is that we are motivated to change and grow in God's grace because of this glorious status in Christ and His magnificent promises. This does not cause complacency but real change in how we live by God's promises.

Sermon preached by Omar Lilly on Romans 9:1-5

The sermon argues that the contemporary church has become weak and discouraged because it has lost sight of God's true nature, often reducing Him to a limited or domesticated figure. Drawing from 1 Kings 20, the message emphasizes that God cannot be defined by human limitations or confined to specific circumstances, as He is the sovereign God of both the mountain and the valley. This theological truth is applied to the believer's life, asserting that God's power is demonstrated for His own glory rather than merely for human convenience. The preacher challenges listeners to abandon self-righteousness and cultural trends, instead turning to the sufficiency of Christ's blood for cleansing and restoration. Ultimately, the call is to recognize God's unchanging sovereignty and find hope in His grace, which reaches into the deepest valleys of sin and despair.

Luke 15:11-32