This message is from the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace / SO4G 2026 Sunday Morning Messages - Sermon Audio Broadcast Series. This message was delivered by Brother, Douglas Salyer at the Providence Baptist Church (SBC), in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The title of this sermon was 'The First Church', the key text for this message was taken from Acts 2:41-47, along with several other passages.

This sermon defines spiritual gifts as sovereign, unearned empowerments from the Holy Spirit given to every believer for the edification of the church. It emphasizes that these abilities are gifts of grace rather than rewards for maturity, reflecting God's character as a generous giver. The speaker outlines three practical ways to discover one's specific gift: ministering in combination with others, pursuing needed service through trial and error, and prioritizing love above all else. By rejecting the desire to control or ignore these mysteries, believers are encouraged to actively participate in the body of Christ. Ultimately, the message calls new members to join as active ministers who operate in love to build up the community.

The sermon proclaims Jehovah as the sole creator and savior, contrasting His sovereign power with the futility of human-made idols. It emphasizes that God has revealed Himself openly rather than in secret, inviting all nations to look to Him for salvation. The message connects Isaiah's prophecy to the New Testament revelation that Jesus Christ is the agent of creation and redemption. Through Christ's sinless life and sacrificial death, believers receive forgiveness and are made righteous before God. The preacher urges listeners to abandon false hopes and place their faith exclusively in Jesus as the only path to eternal life.

This message is from the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace / SO4G 2026 Sunday Evening Messages - Sermon Audio Broadcast Series. This message was delivered by Brother, Don Bell at the Providence Baptist Church (SBD) in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The title of this sermon was 'Going with the Crowd', the key text for this message was taken from Acts 17:16-34, along with several other passages.

This sermon examines Matthew 15 to expose the error of religious legalism by revealing that sin originates internally rather than externally. The preacher argues that human nature is fundamentally depraved, citing Genesis and Psalms to demonstrate that the heart is inherently corrupt and the true source of all evil thoughts and actions. By contrasting superficial ritual cleansing with deep spiritual reality, the text emphasizes that outward conformity cannot address the root problem of sin. Consequently, self-improvement or adherence to man-made rules is futile for achieving righteousness before God. The message concludes by urging listeners to abandon reliance on their own efforts and instead flee to Christ for sovereign grace and a transformed heart.

The sermon examines Paul's self-introduction in 1 Corinthians to highlight the divine calling and humility required of spiritual leaders. It addresses the tension between defending one's ministry against false accusations and remaining silent, arguing that defense is necessary when the church is threatened by error. The preacher emphasizes that true authority stems from God's sovereign will rather than human ambition, urging believers to respect leadership while maintaining personal humility. Additionally, the message underscores the theological reality of definitive sanctification, reminding the congregation that they are set apart as saints despite their ongoing struggles with sin. Ultimately, the sermon concludes by pointing to the sufficiency of God's grace and peace as the foundation for transformation and hope within the church.

In this passage, the prophet foretells of a final, once-for-all-time destruction for the city of Babylon.