In this sermon on Romans 9:1-5, the preacher moves from the security of the believer in Romans 8 to Paul's deep sorrow over Israel's widespread rejection of the gospel. Paul solemnly affirms his unceasing anguish and willingness, if it were possible, to be accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of his Jewish kinsmen according to the flesh, while listing their extraordinary privileges: adoption, the glory, the covenants, the law, the worship, the promises, the patriarchs, and above all the Christ who is God over all, blessed forever. The message closes by challenging listeners to share Paul's compassionate heart for the lost and urging any who are still outside of Christ not to miss the Savior to whom all these privileges pointed.

NOTE: The audio for the first 2 minutes was lost during the recording.

This sermon examines Exodus 4 to illustrate God's sovereignty and the necessity of immediate obedience to His call. The preacher analyzes Moses' objections, highlighting how God provides miraculous signs like the serpent and leprosy to demonstrate His authority over fear, disease, and political power. The message emphasizes that human weakness does not disqualify one from service, as God equips those He chooses. It warns against using excuses to avoid responsibility, noting that disobedience leads to lost privileges and divine correction. Ultimately, the text points to Jesus Christ as the perfect fulfillment of God's redemptive plan, urging believers to surrender their ordinary resources to His extraordinary use.

Jesus flips upside down the culture norms and traditions of the religious leaders of the day by dining with sinners. He came to seek and save the lost by preaching good news; often at a dinner table. In his calling of Levi the tax collector, Jesus puts on full display his mission to seek out sinners that they would leave everything and follow Him

The sermon explores the concept of Christian liberty as presented in 1 Corinthians 9, emphasizing how believers must willingly set aside their rights to avoid hindering the gospel. It highlights Paul's decision to waive his financial support from the church, demonstrating that true freedom involves selfless service rather than personal gain. The preacher contrasts mere obedience to God's commands with the joy found in going beyond those obligations for the sake of others. This passage serves as a model for modern Christians to examine their own lives and identify areas where they might need to sacrifice comfort or preference to effectively witness to the lost. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to exercise their freedom with humility and love, prioritizing the spiritual growth of others over personal privilege.

This sermon describes the key, biblical teaching about Jesus in His deity and humanity. The author of Hebrews cites Psalm 8:4-6 from the Greek OT and applies it to both humans as "son of man" and Jesus as the "Son of Man." In the original creation, the non-human creation was subjected to Adam as the first man. Psalm 8 comments on that. Jesus in His incarnation is man who is "a little lower than angels." The comment on this within Hebrews speaks of the "not yet" of God's promises. Adam as man sinned and lost his status and was left with death and the fallen creation. Jesus as the last Adam subjected Himself to suffering and death to make possible the future glorification of man. Jesus has been crowned with glory and honor in His exaltation to the right hand of God. He is the supreme "Son of Man" who is the promised Messiah. He suffered on behalf of fallen man so that those who believe in Him are promised to be brought into God's presence. We do not now "see" all things subjected to man, but we "see," through the eyes of faith, Jesus crowned with glory and honor. We must believe God's promises concerning the 'not yet' future of man and know we will participate in final victory.

The sermon contrasts the faithful obedience of Abraham with the gradual spiritual decline of Lot, presenting him as a cautionary example of the worldly Christian. It argues that worldliness is not an overnight event but the cumulative result of small, seemingly insignificant choices that slowly pull a believer's heart away from God. By prioritizing material prosperity and worldly associations over divine guidance, Lot lost his testimony, his faith, and ultimately his joy. The message warns believers to examine their own lives for subtle compromises and to remain steadfast in pursuing God rather than the temporary pleasures of the world.

Today, we finished our study of Judges chapter five. The audio recording device unfortunately lost power about 15 minutes into the discussion.

Pastor Brian's sermon explores the parable of the lost sheep to reveal God's exhaustive and loving pursuit of every individual. It contrasts the lies about God's character with the biblical truth that He actively seeks the lost rather than waiting for them to find Him. The speaker emphasizes that salvation is available to all people, highlighting Jesus' mission to save those who are spiritually perishing. Believers are called to participate in this divine pursuit by sharing the gospel, living righteous lives, and praying for opportunities to witness. Ultimately, the message encourages a deep appreciation for God's joy over the repentance of sinners and a commitment to fulfilling the Great Commission.