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Repentance is to turn away from sin and instead seek to live a life in conformity to the law of God with the help of the Holy Spirit.

This sermon explores the specific roles and ranks of the angels Michael and Gabriel within the spiritual realm, emphasizing that while angels possess power and authority, they remain servants to God.

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The sermon examines Genesis chapter 5 to highlight the theological significance of the genealogies recorded from Adam to Noah. It identifies Seth as the appointed seed who replaces Abel, establishing the messianic line through which Christ would come. The teaching contrasts the first Adam, who was created in God's image but lost it through sin, with the last Adam, Jesus Christ, who is a quickening spirit. The speaker explains that humanity is born with a dead spirit due to Adam's fall and requires spiritual regeneration to be made alive by God. This spiritual rebirth is described as a divine operation that restores the believer to a right relationship with God, distinct from the physical lineage recorded in the Old Testament.

This sermon emphasizes that the primary goal of a healthy church is not merely numerical expansion but the genuine spiritual growth and discipleship of its members. Drawing from the Great Commission in Matthew 28, the message argues that making disciples involves a process of preaching the gospel, baptizing new believers, and teaching believers to know truth and follow Christ faithfully. The text highlights that while God is the ultimate source of spiritual growth, He works through specific means such as the preaching of Scripture, personal devotion, service, and the mutual encouragement of the local church community. The sermon warns against the danger of prioritizing outward numbers over internal transformation, noting that true salvation is evidenced by a life of increasing holiness and discernment. Ultimately, the call is for believers to pursue maturity in Christ for their own benefit and for the glory of God, rejecting a superficial faith that lacks the fruit of the Spirit.

Guest Pastor-Chuck Kerns 11-04-26 Wed eve Follow us on social media-- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matoakabaptistchurch-bartl6249 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064614887031 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatoakaB Sermon Audio: http://tinysa.com/live/matoakachannel If you were blessed by this sermon, please consider donating here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MatoakaBaptist We pray God's Holy Spirit quenches yours to eternal life through His everlasting powerful Word. May you be born-again of the incorruptible seed that always yields the fruits of His Holy Spirit and moreover leads to eternal life with Him, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST – The King of King's and the Lord of Lord's – The Alpha and the Omega – The Great "I AM"- The Author and Finisher of our faith – just to name a few. Hallelujah JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN – HE IS RISEN INDEED!!

We can profess our love for God but be running after the world. Our lips may say one thing while our hearts say another. This is a dangerous place to be and can be a hinderance in our spiritual lives. Hear Pastor Brian explain.

The sermon explores the doctrine of justification by examining the Westminster Confession of Faith and the book of Hebrews, emphasizing that Christ's active and passive obedience provides a full, real, and proper satisfaction to God's justice. It argues against the notion of partial atonement by highlighting the once-for-all nature of Christ's sacrifice, which perfectly discharges the debt of sin for the elect. The text outlines the Trinitarian structure of salvation, where the Father decrees justification in eternity, Christ accomplishes it in time, and the Holy Spirit applies it to believers through regeneration and faith. By establishing Christ as the surety who bears the guilt of sin and imputes His righteousness to believers, the message underscores that salvation is solely of free grace, excluding any human merit or boasting. This theological framework serves to comfort believers with the assurance of their secure standing before God, grounded entirely in the finished work of Christ.