Dawn Hill examines the teaching and practice of mass deliverance within the modern deliverance movement and compares its claims with the clear teaching of Scripture. Dawn addresses the belief that Christians can have indwelling demons, along with teachings concerning generational curses, chronic illness, demonic affliction, spiritual open doors, manifestations, and repeated deliverance sessions. She also examines several passages commonly used to support these ideas, showing why biblical context matters when considering Job, 1 Peter 5, Ephesians 2, John 5, John 10, and Matthew 12. Rather than directing Christians toward continual deliverance sessions, Scripture points believers to the finished work of Christ, the indwelling Holy Spirit, biblical sanctification, and the gospel that truly delivers sinners from the domain of darkness. Dawn concludes by considering Acts 2 and the three thousand souls saved through the proclamation of the gospel, reminding Christians that true freedom is found in Jesus Christ. For more from Dawn Hill, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/dawn-hill/

Using Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well in John 4, we learn that the right way to speak to someone about salvation is to begin with God Himself, as Jesus did when He turned the woman's attention away from herself and toward who He was. This man-centered gospel that presents Christ mainly as the answer to personal problems, while leaving self, sin, repentance, and the fear of God untouched is deceiving multitudes of people who will perish as a result. We must learn from Christ's example, put God first in witnessing, reject selfish forms of religion and worship, and remember that true salvation requires a sinner to be brought face to face with God, His authority, and His call to repentance.

The sermon explores the concept of God's grace manifested through absolute truth, centered on Jesus Christ as the embodiment of that reality. Drawing primarily from Colossians 1, it highlights how the Holy Spirit works within believers to produce genuine love and faith, distinguishing true spiritual life from mere moralism. The message emphasizes that salvation is an unmerited gift initiated by God, who reveals Christ in the hearts of sinners through the Spirit's testimony. It contrasts human effort with divine intervention, asserting that redemption comes solely through the blood of Christ and the power of the gospel. Ultimately, the speaker urges listeners to recognize their need for mercy and to rest in the hope of glory found in Christ alone.

The minor prophets highlight the sins of Israel that were bringing judgment upon them. They challenge us to be aware of sin in our lives, as well seeing their impact on society around us.

When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long. For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. Selah. I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah. (Psalms 32:3-5) ~~~~ This sermon was preached at Priory Road Strict Baptist Chapel, Maidstone. ~~~~ *1/ The hand of the Lord turning our life into the drought of summer. 2/ The hand of the Lord bringing us to acknowledge and confession our sin. 3/ The hand of the Lord in blessing.* **Sermon summary:** This sermon explores the spiritual process by which God brings sinners to forgiveness through His chastening hand. Using Psalm 32, the text illustrates how divine affliction acts as a drought that strips away self-reliance and exposes the soul's need for a Saviour. The preacher emphasizes that this hardship is not punitive but pastoral, intended to break hardness of heart and lead individuals to honest confession. By acknowledging sin without hiding it, believers receive the assurance of complete pardon through the atoning work of Jesus Christ. Ultimately, the message offers hope that God's discipline always leads to restoration and the blessing of renewed fellowship with Him.

The sermon utilizes John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress to illustrate the journey of a sinner from the realization of guilt to the freedom found in Christ. It emphasizes that the Bible is a living, impartial word that convicts humanity of sin and reveals the necessity of faith for salvation. The preacher warns against spiritual hindrances such as family pressure, worldly mockery, and procrastination, urging immediate response to God's invitation. Central to the message is the assurance that Christ's sacrifice removes the burden of sin completely, offering forgiveness and new life to all who believe. The service concludes with a passionate appeal for unsaved individuals to accept Jesus as their Savior without delay.

As you hear these words that provide you another aspect of Jesus exposing sin and hypocrisy among the people, among the leaders he had chosen to be a faithful light in the darkness, do you have ears to hear the call of the Gospel to you today? Praise your Lord Jesus Christ for His willingness and faithfulness to confront sinners, to send his servants to the ends of the Earth calling sinners to repent and come to Him and not only be invited, but a part of that glorious marriage! Praise Jesus for His blessing you His people with salvation and His righteous robes, welcoming all who believe to His feast.

Pastor McKinnon examines the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, highlighting her social isolation and spiritual emptiness as a representative of worldly existence. He shows that Jesus deliberately traveled through Samaria to offer living water, exposing the woman's sinful lifestyle while simultaneously demonstrating divine compassion. He urges believers to adopt this balanced perspective when engaging with the unsaved, calling them to point others toward Christ's redemptive work rather than merely offering temporary relief or harsh condemnation.

1 Samuel 25:28 'I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid: for the LORD will certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of the LORD, and evil hath not been found in thee all thy days.' The sermon explores the biblical narrative of Abigail interceding for her household by seeking peace with King David, using this event as a typological picture of salvation. It contrasts the foolish defiance of Nabal, who rejected God's offer of peace and faced judgment, with Abigail's humble confession and plea for forgiveness. The preacher emphasises that sinners must recognise God's impending wrath and approach Christ with humility, owning their own guilt rather than blaming others. By confessing sin and requesting mercy, the penitent sinner finds reconciliation, the removal of divine condemnation, and a restored relationship with God as King. Ultimately, the message urges listeners to awaken to the reality of judgment and flee to Christ for the peace that comes through faith.