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The sermon explores the book of Acts as a continuation of Jesus' ministry through His Spirit-empowered church, emphasizing that the mission rests on the historical reality of the resurrection. It outlines how the Holy Spirit provided the necessary power for believers to become witnesses, starting in Jerusalem and expanding globally despite persecution. The message highlights that the gospel breaks down social and racial barriers, transforming enemies into evangelists and proving that salvation is available to all nations. Ultimately, the text asserts that the church's primary calling is to proclaim the living Christ with urgency and boldness until His return.

I. The Glory of the Old Ministry (7) A. The Glory of Its Message B. The Glory of Its Ministers II. The Surpassing Glory of the New Ministry (8-11) A. The Ministry of the Spirit B. The Ministry of Righteousness C. The Ministry that Abides

This sermon was preached on September 13, 2026 at Antioch Presbyterian Church, a congregation of Calvary Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America located in Woodruff, South Carolina. Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr. preached this sermon entitled "The Protecting Care of God" on Romans 8:28. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected].

In Galatians 6:1–10, Paul teaches that those who walk by the Spirit must lovingly bear one another's burdens, examine their own lives, and persevere in doing good. I. Bear one another's burdens with humility and gentleness. (vv. 1–6) A. Restoring those in sin (vv. 1–2) B. Examining yourself (vv. 3–5) C. Supporting your teachers (v. 6) II. Sow to the Spirit and persevere in doing good. (vv. 7–10) A. Reaping what you sow (vv. 7–8) B. Persevering to the end (v. 9) C. Doing good to others (v. 10)

As we remember 25 years after 9/11; we must confess in shame, that we have forgotten the Spirit of Repentance, that existed at that time. Clearly, America's repentance at that time was a fake emotion, without a lasting contrition! We doubled down in sin; becoming far worse in sin; than what we were 25 yrs. ago! God will not be mocked; and is sending greater and greater Judgments upon us! Come; let us sincerely Repent, TODAY!

What grounds are hearts when the kingdoms and the things we depend on in this world are passing away? Our hope is this we are already being held by iChrist. His finished work has made us right with God. We belong to the living king. And his spirit is changing and preparing us for a kingdom that can never be shaken.

Disciples with nothing to offer and much to lament are comforted and blessed in the kingdom of heaven.