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The superficial peace sought by the world is contrasted with the profound, lasting peace offered by Jesus Christ. John 14 and supporting texts like Jeremiah and Psalm 73, argues that true inner peace is impossible without a reconciled relationship with God through the atonement of Christ. This divine peace is not merely an emotional state but a result of justification by faith and the ongoing transformation by the Holy Spirit. By focusing on Jesus' victory over sin and death, believers are assured of their security in God's love despite worldly tribulations. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to find their rest in Christ alone, knowing that He prepares an eternal place for them. Note: the video quits towards the end of the sermon

The sermon explores the doctrinal distinction between purification and remission by analyzing Hebrews 9:22 and Leviticus. It establishes that while blood purges defilement, iniquity is specifically purged through mercy and truth as stated in Proverbs 16:6. The preacher defines iniquity as heart-level lawlessness and explains how God's mercy preserves believers from judgment. By walking in the paths of the Lord, individuals experience the ongoing cleansing of their hearts from sin. The message concludes with an invitation to yield to the Holy Spirit for complete spiritual purification.

COMMUNION OF THE SAINTS "Communion of the Saints," Paragraph 1, LBCF, WCF and SDF: "All saints that are united to Jesus Christ, their Head, by His Spirit, and faith, although they are not made thereby one person with Him, have fellowship in His graces, sufferings, death, resurrection, and glory;1 and, being united to one another in love, they have communion in each others gifts and graces,2 and are obliged to the performance of such duties, public and private, in an orderly way, as do conduce to their mutual good, both in the inward and outward man."3 I. FELLOWSHIP WITH CHRIST: A. Our Fellowship is with God- 1 John 1:3. B. His Fullness received- John 1:16. C. Our Fellowship in His Sufferings and Glory- Phil. 3:10. D. Our Fellowship in His Death is Fellowship in His New Life- Rom. 6:5-6. II. FELLOWSHIP IN CHRIST TOGETHER: A. Together Iron Sharpens Iron- Eph. 4:15-16. B. Together we Benefit from the Spirit's Working in each of us- 1 Cor. 12:7. C. Together our glory is in Christ- 1 Cor. 3:21-23. III. FELLOWSHIP FOR OUR MUTUAL BENEFITS: A. Our Mutual Support- 1 Thess. 5:11,14. B. Our Mutual Comfort- Rom. 1:12. C. Our Mutual Love- 1 John 3:17-18. D. Our Mutual Good- Gal. 6:10.

The sermon interprets the Beatitudes not as generic advice on kindness, but as a vivid description of those who have repented and entered God's kingdom. It outlines a specific posture characterized by poverty of spirit, mourning over sin, meekness, and a deep hunger for righteousness. These internal attitudes naturally produce external fruits such as mercy, purity, and peacemaking in the believer's life. Rev Wontrop clarifies that pursuing this godly character inevitably leads to persecution from a hostile world, yet believers are called to rejoice because they share in Christ's suffering and inheritance. Ultimately, the message offers assurance of future glory and present comfort to those who rely on God's grace rather than their own merit.

Verse by verse exposition through the book of Hebrews. (Sermon also includes the reading and exhortation from the Lord's Table liturgy) Heb 12:14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: 15 looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;

This sermon examines Jesus' warning to his disciples about the reality of persecution, emphasizing that hostility from the world is a norm rather than an exception for believers. It outlines four key aspects of this reality: preparation rather than spiritual shock, the pathological hostility driving persecutors, the perpetual nature of God not trials, and the ultimate blessing of paradise for those suffering. The preacher urges Christians to hide Scripture in their hearts during times of peace to endure future hardships with faith rather than fear. By focusing on Christ's departure as expedient for sending the Holy Spirit, the message shifts attention from sorrow to the strength found in divine comfort. Ultimately, believers are called to remain faithful to Christ regardless of external opposition, trusting in his finished work and eternal reward.

This sermon explores Jesus' declaration in John 14 as the exclusive path to reconciliation with God, emphasizing that He is the only means of salvation. The preacher illustrates the necessity of staying on the correct spiritual path through a personal anecdote about getting lost while hiking, contrasting human error with divine certainty. Key themes include the importance of believing in Jesus' truth and obeying His commandments as evidence of love for Him. The message highlights the role of the Holy Spirit as the Comforter who guides believers into all truth and provides assurance of eternal life. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to trust solely in Christ for spiritual vitality and warns against the condemnation that comes from rejecting this singular way.

The sermon examines Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5 to reveal God's severe perspective on sin, emphasizing that it extends beyond physical acts to include lustful intentions and sins of omission. By analyzing the progression from eye to heart to hand, the message illustrates how sin originates within and seeks to dominate every aspect of a believer's life. The preacher argues that understanding the true depravity of the human heart is essential for recognizing the need for Christ's cleansing power. Believers are urged to adopt a radical approach to holiness by confessing sin and actively removing any influences that lead to wrongdoing. Ultimately, victory over sin is achieved not through self-effort but through walking in the Spirit and fixing one's eyes on Jesus.