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The work of missions is to preach the gospel, make disciples, teach them, and organize them into local churches, in reliance upon the Holy Spirit, under the headship of Christ.

The sermon explores the profound impact of God's Word on the believer's life, emphasizing that its true wonder lies in its effectual working within the heart rather than mere intellectual appreciation. Drawing from Psalm 119:129, the message highlights how the Holy Spirit creates a desire to behold wondrous things, leading to a personal and intimate experience of divine truth. The preacher argues that genuine Christianity is evidenced by daily reliance on Scripture to navigate ordinary circumstances, not just extraordinary feats of faith. This internal transformation involves both comfort in affliction and conviction of sin, which ultimately sanctifies the believer and conforms them to Christ's image. Consequently, believers are called to diligently guard, cherish, and persevere in keeping these testimonies close to their hearts.

Where do we find life and hope when we discover that we are not enough? Our adequacy is from God our confidence is through the risen. Christ and our life comes through the Holy Spirit of the new covenant.

The sermon explores the reliability of the Bible by examining Jesus' promise to send the Holy Spirit to guide the apostles. It defines the specific role of the twelve apostles and Paul as authorized witnesses who received divine inspiration for the New Testament writings. The text addresses common skeptical questions regarding biblical accuracy, historical evidence, and textual transmission, affirming that the Holy Spirit ensured the inerrancy and infallibility of the original manuscripts. By contrasting human memory with divine preservation, the message establishes the Bible as the final authority for Christian faith and practice. The preacher urges believers to trust this trustworthy Word and engage with it daily for spiritual growth.

The sermon establishes that true self-worth is derived solely from being created in the image and likeness of God, rather than from external factors such as work, possessions, or physical appearance. It identifies sin as the practice of error and highlights how lies about inferiority create barriers to experiencing God's grace and love. The speaker emphasizes that believers are fundamentally spiritual persons with inherent rights and privileges granted by their Creator. By accepting the truth of their identity in Christ, individuals can dismantle the enemy's influence and live in the freedom intended for them. The message calls for a shift from self-centered striving to a reliance on the Holy Spirit and the legal standing of holiness received through the new birth.

This sermon was the 3rd message on this subject of trying or testing the Spirits. It is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through the epistle of I John.

This sermon establishes the doctrine of the Trinity as a core, non-negotiable tenet of historic Christianity essential for guarding against heresy and false teaching. The preacher defines the Trinity through biblical evidence, affirming that one God exists eternally in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, each fully divine yet undivided in essence. By examining key passages from both the Old and New Testaments alongside historic creeds like Nicene and Athanasian, the transcript demonstrates that while the term 'Trinity' is not explicitly biblical, the concept is clearly derived from Scripture's unified witness. The discussion highlights how this doctrine prevents apparent contradictions, clarifies God's nature, and explains the cooperative work of the Trinity in salvation, sanctification, and glorification. Ultimately, the sermon urges believers to pursue a robust understanding of the Triune God to ensure their worship is directed toward the true and living God.