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This sermon explores two essential attributes of God: His spirituality and His simplicity. The speaker explains that God is spirit, meaning He is immaterial, invisible, and without a physical body, which necessitates worship in spirit and truth rather than through physical images or idols. The message highlights Jesus Christ as the unique image of the invisible God, making the divine nature visible and known to humanity. Furthermore, the sermon defines the simplicity of God not as lack of complexity, but as the absence of parts, asserting that God is not the sum of His attributes but is His attributes in their entirety. This theological truth ensures that God's character remains perfectly consistent, with no internal conflict between His love, justice, and holiness, as beautifully demonstrated at the cross.

This sermon addresses the common objection that believers lack the willpower to maintain their salvation, arguing instead that security rests entirely on the supernatural power of God. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:5, the message emphasizes that true Christians are kept by divine strength rather than human effort, contrasting this with the fleeting nature of self-reliance. The preacher outlines the certainty of this keeping power through God's promises, the intercession of Christ, and the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. The tone is both comforting to the anxious believer and convicting to the unsaved, urging listeners to trust in the finished work of the cross for eternal security.

Dr. Greg Johnson challenges us to be full of the Holy Spirit!

PM sermons are preceded by a Confessional, Catechism, Historic Creed lesson, or a lesson from the NT (Usually 5 minutes or so) Heidelberg Catechism 31 Q. Why is he called "Christ," meaning "anointed"? A. Because he has been ordained by God the Father and has been anointed with the Holy Spirit to be our chief prophet and teacher who fully reveals to us the secret counsel and will of God concerning our deliverance; our only high priest who has delivered us by the one sacrifice of his body, and who continually pleads our cause with the Father; and our eternal king who governs us by his Word and Spirit, and who guards us and keeps us in the freedom he has won for us

This sermon explores the biblical counsel to enjoy the good things of life while maintaining a reverent awareness of God's judgment. The central message is that believers are called to rejoice in the present, particularly during youth, without falling into despair over the transient nature of worldly pleasures. The text emphasizes that this enjoyment must be balanced by holiness, urging listeners to live before God's face and avoid sin. Practical steps for cultivating this godly joy include immersing oneself in Scripture, maintaining a habit of prayer, and actively participating in corporate worship. Ultimately, the sermon asserts that true, Spirit-filled enjoyment of life is only possible through union with Christ, who perfectly lived and died to secure the believer's future.

In this sermon, Pastor Rockhill explores the early missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas as they confront opposition on the island of Cyprus. The passage from Acts 13:4-12 highlights the pivotal moment when these apostles, led by the Holy Spirit, boldly proclaim the Gospel despite encountering Elymas, a false prophet who seeks to turn the proconsul Sergius Paulus away from the faith. Pastor Rockhill emphasizes the authority of the apostles and the transformative power of the Gospel, which ultimately convinces Sergius to believe. Pastor Rockhill also draws attention to the significant role of the Holy Spirit in empowering the apostles to confront deceit and stand firm in their mission. He reflects on the importance of understanding both the Old and New Testaments as foundational for sharing the message of Christ. The sermon serves as a reminder to the congregation of the challenges faced in evangelism and the necessity of relying on the Holy Spirit for courage and wisdom in the face of opposition. Ultimately, it encourages believers to be faithful witnesses, as the Gospel continues to spread to all corners of the earth.

This sermon examines the believer's responsibility to guard their speech by evaluating the nature of their words before they are spoken. It argues that Christians must act as gatekeepers of their mouths, ensuring that no corrupt communication proceeds from them, as defined by Paul in Ephesians 4. The message outlines four criteria for godly speech: it must not be corrupt, it must be edifying, it must fit the specific need of the situation, and it must minister grace to the hearers. The preacher emphasizes that speech is not merely a social interaction but a spiritual act that can either grieve the Holy Spirit or serve as a vessel for God's grace. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a transformed heart that produces kind, tender-hearted, and forgiving words, reflecting the character of Christ to a weary world.

This sermon explores Psalm 121 as a declaration of God's active and eternal protection over His people. The central theme identifies the Lord as the ultimate source of help and the one who keeps believers from spiritual stumbling, emphasizing that His vigilance never slumbers. The message addresses the reality of human weakness and spiritual trials, urging believers to respond with a heart of surrender and disciplined walking in the Spirit rather than relying on self-motivation. Using the imagery of shade against the desert heat, the sermon comforts those enduring intense spiritual warfare or life's difficulties, assuring them that God provides cover and strength even when He does not remove the heat. The teaching concludes by affirming the eternal security of the soul, citing Romans 8 to demonstrate that no circumstance or power can separate believers from the love of Christ.

Why does God say "Be fruitful, and multiply" (Genesis 9:1) to Noah and his sons in the same words He spoke at the beginning (Genesis 1:28)? Why does God require the life of man "at the hand of every man's brother" (Genesis 9:5), and what does it mean that "in the image of God made he man" (Genesis 9:6)? Then read the token of the covenant and ask who it is that looks upon the bow. "And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth." (Genesis 9:16)