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The sermon expounds on Ephesians chapter one, emphasizing that salvation is entirely a work of God's grace received through faith, not human works. It clarifies the doctrine of predestination, asserting that while God foreknew who would believe, He did not predestine anyone to hell, but rather chose believers for adoption and holiness before the foundation of the world. The preacher highlights the believer's secure position in Christ, explaining that being sealed by the Holy Spirit serves as an earnest guarantee of eternal inheritance and final redemption. Through personal testimony and biblical exposition, the message encourages Christians to live faithfully, trusting in God's sovereignty even during trials, and urges lost individuals to respond to the gospel while there is still time.

We live in a world of maybes. Maybe we'll get the job. Maybe our loved one will be healed. Maybe next year will be better than this one. But God's saving promises to His people are never maybes; they're certain. Such is the blessing of having been chosen by God, set apart by the Spirit, purchased with the blood of Christ. We've been given a hope that is guaranteed and guarded, "an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and unfading, having been kept in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God...," 1 Peter 1:4-5 (LSB). This astounding and certain future anchors our hope in an often-stormy sea of maybes. Stability, joy and purpose flow from this hope—not because the circumstances around us are certain, but because God's promises are certain. God's mercy alone gives us new birth. God has reserved an eternal inheritance for us that cannot be lost and will never lose its luster. And God guards this inheritance—and us—by His power as we journey toward our eternal home. Join us this Sunday as we turn to 1 Peter 1 and consider, "Homeward Bound: A Hope That Cannot Fail." Prepare for Sunday: Read and meditate on 1 Peter 1:3-12, focusing on verses 3 through 5. According to Peter's doxology, what has the believer been given? What is being guaranteed? What is being guarded by God's power? How do these certainties influence your outlook and priorities now?

The lost and saved will die and will leave their body on this earth while their soul and spirit will go into eternity. Scriptures plainly tell us that the spirit and soul of believers will go to their heavenly father while the spirit and soul of unbelievers will go to hell. This message gives many Biblical proofs of this fact. DO NOT DISREGARD THIS TRUTH! Your eternity begins right after death!

The sermon emphasizes the critical importance of accepting Jesus Christ for eternal salvation, warning that rejecting His message results in severe divine judgment. It highlights how knowledge increases personal responsibility, citing cities like Chorazin and Capernaum as examples where witnessing miracles did not lead to repentance due to pride. The preacher contrasts the false joy of religious achievements with the true victory of having one's name written in heaven. He critiques the modern church for being enamored with programs and self-promotion rather than focusing on the lost. Ultimately, the message calls believers to abandon pride and develop a genuine burden for sharing the gospel to save others from eternal condemnation.

Title: Laborers Count it Worthy to Suffer For Christ Speaker: Creston Thomas Series: Matthew Date: September 6, 2026 Bible: Matthew 10:16-25 The sermon explores the reality of persecution as an inevitable part of the Christian life, drawing primarily from Matthew chapter 10. It emphasizes that believers must possess a transformed heart and actively seek the lost, mirroring Jesus' mission to find His sheep among wolves. The preacher instructs followers to remain wise and harmless when facing opposition, trusting in the Holy Spirit for guidance rather than anxiety. Furthermore, it reframes suffering not as a negative burden but as a privilege that allows believers to share in Christ's own experiences and ultimately be glorified with Him. The message concludes with an urgent call to prioritize loyalty to Christ over worldly acceptance, assuring that endurance leads to salvation.

Theme: Paul exhorts the believers to win the prize. I. Expectation A. An incorruptible prize 1. The athletes competed for a perishable crown 2. But, Christians are after a crown of glory B. "not as uncertainly" 1. We can be certain of the rules 2. We can be certain of the obtaining Overview A. If Olympic (or Isthmian) athletes took so much pain to be the best and win a prize of fading glory, why should we not strive for mastery in the race of life? B. How foolish indeed for us not to compete with all we have! C. This expectation cannot be achieved apart from perseverance and self-control Application A. Run the race with a view to the prize 1. It is an incorruptible crown 2. It is therefore an eternal crown 3. Do not get distracted from the finish line B. Run the race by looking to Jesus 1. He is the author and finisher of our faith 2. He gives us the power and ability to run the race of life 3. He does so because He ran the race to which He was called a. He did not shrink back from the necessary exertion b. He never lost sight of the goal and the victory (1) John 17 (2) Hebrews 12:2

The sermon examines Matthew 24:40-41 to warn of the sudden and unexpected return of Christ, drawing parallels to the days of Noah. It emphasizes that while ordinary life continues, judgment will separate the prepared from the unprepared with no exceptions based on status or belief. The central message urges immediate preparation through faith in Jesus Christ as the sole refuge from divine wrath. It highlights the solemn reality that death and the final judgment expose the eternal divide between the saved and the lost. The preacher calls listeners to accept this offer of salvation now, before it is too late.

1. Have we lost it? 2. Where to find it? 3. What to make of it?