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There is perhaps no other truth which is so hard to learn as is this; that trying to keep God's holy law will not bring you into favor with God. Instead, we read here, it brings a curse. By nature, most people just think that if they just become religious enough; if they will try their hardest to do and keep God's commandments, then surely God will honor their good intentions, and He will save them and bring them to heaven at the last. But the Apostle Paul has been showing us in this letter that it is utterly impossible for any person to save themselves from their sins, whether they are a Jew, or whether they are a Gentile. You can only be saved from your sins by faith in Jesus Christ. And the law is not of faith. Therefore, in these verses, we find Paul explaining for us how we are saved from our sins. 1st of all – Christ saves us by redeeming us from the curse of the Law having become a curse for us. And then, 2nd – Christ became a curse for us so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Let's look more deeply into these things together now, so that we might understand the greatness of what Christ has done for us.

This devotional message explores the theological significance of God's presence among His people, anchored in the practical instructions found in Deuteronomy regarding camp hygiene. The central argument posits that holiness is not merely a ritualistic requirement for the tabernacle but a comprehensive lifestyle that extends to the most private and ordinary aspects of daily existence. By tracing the narrative from the Garden of Eden to the wilderness and finally to the New Covenant, the sermon highlights that God's desire for fellowship is rooted in His eternal, self-sufficient love rather than any need on His part. Under the New Covenant, this principle is intensified as believers become the temple of the Holy Spirit, making their secret habits and private attitudes the modern equivalent of the camp's edges. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, urging listeners to live with a quiet awareness of God's constant presence, maintaining their lives in a state of reverence not to earn His favor, but to honor the grace of His indwelling.

The sermon examines the biblical wisdom regarding the consumption of alcoholic beverages, arguing that abstinence is the prudent choice for Christians. It highlights the deceptive nature of wine, which promises pleasure but often leads to misery, broken relationships, and loss of judgment. By analyzing passages from Proverbs, the message emphasizes that wine is a mocker that compromises the clarity of mind required for wise decision-making and spiritual leadership. The speaker urges believers to consider the negative influence their actions have on others, citing the command to avoid causing a brother to stumble. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a decision of devotion, encouraging believers to be filled with the Holy Spirit rather than indulging in the excess of wine.

Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. (Matthew 9:37-38) ~~~~ This sermon was preached at Jireh Chapel Tenterden Harvest Thanksgiving service. ~~~~ *1/ The identity of the Lord of the harvest. 2/ What the Lord of the harvest controls. 3/ The means that the Lord of the harvest uses.* **Sermon summary:** This sermon explores the identity, control, and means of the Lord of the Harvest as presented in Matthew 9:37-38. It emphasizes that God is the sovereign master builder who governs every aspect of the spiritual harvest, from the eternal election of souls to the specific timing of their conversion. The preacher illustrates how God controls the preparation of hearts, the drawing of sinners, and the quickening of faith, ensuring that salvation is entirely His work rather than a human effort. Furthermore, the message highlights that God chooses to use weak means, such as the prayers of His people and the preaching of labourers empowered by the Holy Spirit, to accomplish His purposes. The sermon concludes with an encouragement to trust in God's perfect timing and authority, recognizing that He is actively gathering His people from all nations for His glory.

The Sixfold Work of The Holy Spirit

Guest Pastor-Chuck Kerns 10-21-26 Wednesday eve Follow us on social media-- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matoakabaptistchurch-bartl6249 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064614887031 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatoakaB Sermon Audio: http://tinysa.com/live/matoakachannel If you were blessed by this sermon, please consider donating here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MatoakaBaptist We pray God's Holy Spirit quenches yours to eternal life through His everlasting powerful Word. May you be born-again of the incorruptible seed that always yields the fruits of His Holy Spirit and moreover leads to eternal life with Him, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST – The King of King's and the Lord of Lord's – The Alpha and the Omega – The Great "I AM"- The Author and Finisher of our faith – just to name a few. Hallelujah JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN – HE IS RISEN INDEED!!

Did God really give that pastor his sermon? Responding to a listener's email, we examine claims of divine guidance, the problem of contradictory messages, human fallibility, and the logical implications of claiming the Holy Spirit directed a sermon. Before opening the biblical texts, we ask a fundamental question: How can anyone know that a message actually came from God?

The sermon explores the narrative of the Road to Emmaus in Luke 24 to demonstrate that the Bible is a unified story centered on Jesus Christ. It argues that God's word must be believed rather than merely studied, as the disciples' initial failure to recognize Jesus stemmed from a misunderstanding of the necessity of the cross. The message emphasizes that the Holy Spirit opens the mind to understand scripture, transforming intellectual knowledge into a burning love for Christ. Finally, it calls the church to proclaim this gospel, recognizing that the entire biblical history points to the risen Savior who offers forgiveness and eternal life.

This sermon addresses the spiritual dangers of neglecting faith and maintaining a clear conscience, using the apostle Paul's charge to Timothy as a foundational text. The message warns that believers risk spiritual shipwreck if they allow bitterness and resentment to take root in their hearts, particularly in response to hurtful events or the actions of others. It emphasizes that while resentment is a natural human reaction, it is a destructive force that defiles the community and grieves the Holy Spirit. The preacher presents forgiveness not as an emotional state but as a deliberate act of will, enabled by the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, who provides both the desire and the power to live a godly life. By illustrating the transformative power of releasing bitterness through personal testimony and scriptural instruction, the sermon calls for a decisive commitment to trust in Christ and extend the same complete forgiveness that believers have received.

"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." (Gal 5:22-23) There are laws against many things. Yet no nation ever made or needed a law against having the character of Jesus.