Spirits on SermonAudio

Paul arrives in Athens and finds a city full of clever counterfeits, idols formed by human imagination and a culture that worships intellect and novelty. Rather than tolerating it, his spirit is provoked and he goes to war, working from the doctrine of God up to the peak of his argument: Christ is risen, judgment is coming, and all people everywhere must repent. The gospel wins not because of Paul's rhetoric but because the resurrected Christ is alive.

PM sermons are preceded by a Confessional, Catechism, Historic Creed lesson, or a lesson from the NT (Usually 5 minutes or so) Heidelberg Catechism 75 Q. How does the holy supper remind and assure you that you share in Christ's one sacrifice on the cross and in all his benefits? A. In this way: Christ has commanded me and all believers to eat this broken bread and to drink this cup in remembrance of him. With this command come these promises: First, as surely as I see with my eyes the bread of the Lord broken for me and the cup shared with me, so surely his body was offered and broken for me and his blood poured out for me on the cross. Second, as surely as I receive from the hand of the one who serves, and taste with my mouth the bread and cup of the Lord, given me as sure signs of Christ's body and blood, so surely he nourishes and refreshes my soul for eternal life with his crucified body and poured-out blood. 76 Q. What does it mean to eat the crucified body of Christ and to drink his poured-out blood? A. It means to accept with a believing heart the entire suffering and death of Christ and thereby to receive forgiveness of sins and eternal life. But it means more. Through the Holy Spirit, who lives both in Christ and in us, we are united more and more to Christ's blessed body. And so, although he is in heaven and we are on earth, we are flesh of his flesh and bone of his bone. And we forever live on and are governed by one Spirit,as the members of our body are by one soul. 77 Q. Where does Christ promise to nourish and refresh believers with his body and blood as surely as they eat this broken bread and drink this cup? A. In the institution of the Lord's Supper.....

The sermon explores the biblical tribe of Asher through companion passages in Genesis and Deuteronomy, extracting six specific blessings that serve as a devotional framework for believers. The preacher connects these ancient promises to contemporary spiritual realities, emphasizing wealth in heaven, acceptance by God, the indwelling Holy Spirit, victory over enemies, and future glorified bodies. A significant portion of the message warns against modern deception and the encroachment of end-times systems, urging vigilance and reliance on Scripture rather than worldly technology or news. The tone shifts from instructional to passionate evangelism, highlighting the abundant benefits of salvation and God's humility in becoming man to redeem humanity. Ultimately, the preacher invites listeners to recognize their spiritual riches and respond to the call of Jesus Christ for eternal life.

Church Life must be deeply rooted in the Confession of Jesus Christ. There are three layers of this mystery (v. 16) 1. Person -- "manifested in the flesh" 2. Work -- "vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, taken up in glory" 3. Mission -- "proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world" We must proclaim Christ in us, the hope of glory.

The sermon exhorts believers to pursue a holy life by anchoring their conduct in four key theological motivations found in 1 Peter. It emphasises that the future hope of Christ's return, the character of God's holiness, the reality of His impartial judgment, and the costly price of redemption through Jesus' blood should drive Christian behavior. The message stresses that sanctification requires active effort and reliance on the Holy Spirit rather than passive waiting. Believers are called to gird their minds, obey God's word, and live with reverent fear in light of eternity. Ultimately, this holy living serves as a response to the immense grace and sacrifice purchased for them by Christ.

The sermon expounds on Colossians 2, emphasizing the absolute sufficiency of Christ as the hidden treasure of all wisdom and knowledge. It warns believers against being deluded by plausible but empty arguments that undermine their faith in Jesus. The preacher highlights the necessity of full assurance, which stems from resting in God's promises and the internal witness of the Holy Spirit rather than personal merit. This deep conviction fortifies the church community, knitting members together in love and protecting them from false teaching. Ultimately, the message calls for an experiential, relational knowledge of Christ that sustains believers through trials and guides their spiritual growth.

We must remember the word, that it is our final authority not the authority of man. False teachers feed off their flock and preach a false gospel.

A new MP3 sermon from South Austin Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Test the Spirits

Subtitle: 1 John

Speaker: Vince Lam

Broadcaster: South Austin Presbyterian Church

Event: Sunday - PM

Date: 8/25/2024

Bible: 1 John 4:1-6

Length: 29 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Glory Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Landmarks of Baptist Doctrine - Angelology - Devils or Demons - Part 1

Subtitle: Landmarks - Angeology

Speaker: Dr. Aaron B. Campbell

Broadcaster: Glory Baptist Church

Event: Midweek Service

Date: 8/21/2024

Bible: Matthew 25:41; Matthew 26:41

Length: 74 min.