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Grab your Bible and join us as we explore the biblical reality that God's moral law has not been canceled by the cross. Christ fulfilled its demands for our justification, and by the Spirit He is fulfilling its righteous requirement in us for our sanctification. This lecture walks through the three uses of the law and shows why grace does not erase the standard—it supplies the power to love and obey it. Listen in and be encouraged as we learn that faith establishes the law rather than nullifying it.

This sermon explores the theological foundation of a thriving marriage, arguing that vertical communion with God is the essential prerequisite for horizontal oneness between spouses. Drawing primarily from Psalm 128, the message posits that a husband's consistent walk with the Lord, characterized by humility and reliance on the Holy Spirit, naturally produces the fruit of a fruitful household. The discourse emphasizes that effective communication and deep emotional closeness are not merely behavioral adjustments but are the organic outflow of a life disciplined by prayer, Scripture, and confession. It challenges the audience to move beyond passive religiosity toward active spiritual engagement, asserting that neglecting one's personal devotional life inevitably leads to marital stagnation and brokenness. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deliberate pursuit of accessibility, adaptability, and accountability within the home, grounded in the grace that enables spouses to forgive and grow together.

The piece presents a detailed account of a widespread religious revival occurring across the Saratoga region, highlighting the transformation of previously destitute areas into centers of fervent faith. It documents the rapid growth of congregations in towns such as Malta, Stillwater, Ballston, and Galway, where hundreds of individuals have publicly professed their faith and joined the church. The narrative emphasizes the solemnity of the gatherings and the overwhelming nature of the work, noting that thousands have assembled to hear the gospel. This report serves as a testament to the powerful and advancing influence of the Holy Spirit, resulting in numerous conversions and the organization of new churches within a short period.

N.T.Wright uses Messianic prophecies and passages to do with judgment to set out his view of Jesus‟ ministry and crucifixion, and the ministry of believers by the Spirit. I have argued my disagreement with Wright‟s understanding on these issues. In the body of my book, we looked in particular at Wright‟s use of Psalms 72 and 95. In this Appendix, I want to look at some more Messianic passages. Furthermore, I want to demonstrate that, as with Psalms 72 and 95, Wright uses some of these to distort God‟s judgment, and hence to distort Christ‟s ministry, Christ‟s crucifixion, and the ministry of believers.

This was the funeral sermon for Mark Nixon, Sr., a beloved emeritus elder who departed to be with the Lord on October 30th, 2026. The Lord Jesus Christ desires his people. He desires them... 1. To be with him. 2. To see him. 3. To love him (even more). The Lord Jesus Christ desired Mark Nixon, and now has him in full. Disclosure: the preacher experienced a coughing fit in the first five minutes of his sermon, most of which and his receiving water was edited from the recording.

When we gather on the Lord's Day, we spend a significant amount of our time singing. Why? In Colossians 3:16-17 and Ephesians 5:18-21, we see that Christians are a singing people. We sing with sincerity and thanksgiving when we are filled with the Spirit and allow the Word to dwell in us richly.

Chapter 12 of John Owen's The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded establishes that true spiritual mindedness requires a fundamental transformation of our affections—our deepest desires, loves, and longings. Owen argues that because human affections are thoroughly corrupted by the Fall, they naturally rebel against God and cling to worldly vanities. This depravity cannot be cured by temporary emotional stirrings (such as fleeting fear during a crisis) or outward moral self-discipline (which merely restrains behavior without altering the heart's inclinations). Instead, grace must work an internal renovation that alters the very nature and spring of our desires. Just as bitter waters are made sweet at their source, our natural emotional capacities are cleansed and reoriented by the love of God through faith in Christ, turning natural passions into genuine, lasting fruits of the Spirit.

Why do we worship on Sunday if the Sabbath is on Saturday? Throughout the world, the vast majority of Christian denominations hold worship services on Sunday. However, if you ask professing Christians what caused Sabbath worship to move from the last day of the week to the first, most would either say the Sabbath is unrelated to Sunday worship or point to tradition. But there are important biblical reasons why the Sabbath changed from Saturday to Sunday. It's important first of all because Christ said that if you teach someone to disobey one of the least commandments, you will be least in the kingdom of heaven and the Sabbath is one of the ten commandments. But it's important because the Sabbath is about the rest we have in Christ. It is the day our risen Lord provides for his people so that they can be set apart from the world and all its cares, and go forth to do the work that Christ's atonement made possible. Some of the confusion surrounding the Sabbath is related to a misunderstanding of Israel's place in scripture. Israel's whole calendar was built around Passover and Pentecost and their observance and the Sabbaths around them were set every year based on the day of the week , but because Israel and their observances were a type pointing forward to Christ and his fulfillment, all of their Passovers and Pentecosts and their calendar that changed yearly were nothing more than shadows. There has only been one Passover that caused sins to be forgiven. There has been only one Pentecost where the Spirit of God inhabited his people. And their fulfillment caused the Sabbath to be set from that day forth. Please join us as we consider this important topic.

This testimony recounts the spiritual journey of a man who grew up in a Christian home in Northern Ireland but spent decades in a downward spiral of violence, alcohol, and prison. Despite hearing the gospel from childhood and receiving direct challenges from ministers to be saved, he repeatedly delayed his decision, seeking fulfillment through physical achievements and distractions. The narrative highlights the persistent conviction of the Holy Spirit and the transformative power of grace, culminating in his salvation after years of internal struggle. The speaker emphasises that salvation is not dependent on feeling ready but on responding to God's call, using his own life as evidence of God's perfect way and redeeming power. The testimony concludes with a call to action for listeners to stop delaying their faith and to trust in the same grace that transformed his life.