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Grab you Bible and join us as we work through 2 Thessalonians Chapter 2 and see that Christ's coming and gathering us to Himself are certain, the man of lawlessness and the apostasy must precede the day of the Lord, and the God's chosen people are kept through the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit as they stand firm in the Apostolic teachings.

Mark 9:1 was first and most immediately fulfilled in the Transfiguration, when Peter, James, and John went up the mountain and received a stunning, firsthand preview of Jesus's divine glory. But the promise goes even deeper—the kingdom of God was decisively, legally, and officially established at the resurrection, which was God's public declaration that Jesus is the rightful King who has conquered sin and death. Today, we see this kingdom actively at work through the global spread of the church, powered by the Holy Spirit just as we read about in the book of Acts. It helps to think of the kingdom as something that is fully present in power right now, even though we are still looking forward to the beautiful day when Christ returns to bring it to its final, glorious completion.

Theme: Test every spirit, knowing that you have passed the test yourself by faith in Christ. 1. The Litmus Test (1-3) 2. Passing the Test (4-6)

This sermon explores Paul's prayer in Ephesians for believers to receive the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God. It emphasizes that this knowledge is not merely abstract but involves an intimate, experiential relationship with the Father through Jesus Christ. The exposition highlights three key aspects of this divine knowledge: the sure hope of God's calling, the riches of His inheritance in the saints, and the exceeding greatness of His power available to believers. By connecting these themes to Christ's resurrection, ascension, and headship over the church, the message encourages a deep hunger for spiritual understanding and reliance on God's dynamic power for the Christian life.

This sermon exhortates believers to respond to God's call with wholehearted repentance, emphasizing that true devotion requires an internal transformation of the heart rather than mere outward religious performance. Drawing from the prophecy of Joel, the message highlights the urgency of turning to the Lord now, acknowledging that human efforts are insufficient without the grace and mercy of a God who is slow to anger and full of kindness. The speaker contrasts the deceitfulness of the natural heart with the reliability of God's everlasting love, urging listeners to rely on the work of the Holy Spirit for genuine faith. By illustrating God's personal knowledge and care through a personal testimony, the sermon reinforces the assurance that God is alive and actively drawing sinners to Himself. Ultimately, the central theme is that salvation and peace are found only in humble submission to God's will, trusting in His ability to forgive and bless those who sincerely seek Him.

If God forgets nothing, what does it mean that "God remembered Noah" (Genesis 8:1)? Read Exodus 2:24 and ask whether God's remembering is a memory brought back or His mercy put into action toward His own. Then ask why the same verse names "every living thing, and all the cattle" (Genesis 8:1) beside Noah. "And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark: and God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters asswaged;" (Genesis 8:1)

The sermon explores the Apostle Paul's relentless pursuit of spiritual maturity, urging believers to move beyond satisfaction with their current state toward higher ground in their relationship with Christ. Drawing from Philippians 3, the message emphasizes that salvation is not the final goal but rather the beginning of a journey to know Christ intimately, share in His sufferings, and attain the perfection of His resurrection. The preacher uses the metaphor of a mountain climber and a superconductor to illustrate the desire for a life free of resistance to the Holy Spirit, where God's power flows without hindrance. This exhortation challenges the congregation to forget past victories and failures, pressing forward with a single-minded focus on the prize of the high calling of God. The tone is both convicting and encouraging, calling for a hunger to experience the fullness of God's presence and power in the present age.

SUMMARY: where we're at in Romans & where we're going in this passage RELEVANCE: why does this matter to me? THEME: When you don't know what to pray, you're not alone: the Spirit comes alongside you, groans in you, and the Father hears what he finds there. v. 26a THE ASSISTANCE OF HIS GROAN v. 26b When you don't know what to pray, you're not praying alone. THE ADVOCACY OF HIS GROAN "The children of God have two divine intercessors. Christ is their intercessor in the court of heaven… The Holy Spirit is their intercessor in the theatre of their own hearts."—John Murray v. 27 The Spirit takes hold with you, and he groans in you. THE ACCEPTANCE OF HIS GROAN And the Father hears what he finds there.

In this morning sermon from John 6:15-24, Pastor Rockhill draws the congregation to the central purpose of John's Gospel: that readers would believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and in believing have life in His name. Following the feeding of the five thousand, the crowd sought to seize Jesus and make Him an earthly king, and He withdrew to the mountain to pray while His disciples set out across the sea. Pastor Rockhill unfolds the great sign of Jesus walking on the water in the midst of a violent storm. Drawing on the parallel accounts in Matthew 14 and Mark 6, he shows how this miracle, together with the boat's immediate arrival, confirmed to the disciples that their faith was not misplaced and that Jesus possesses divine power over nature itself. His words, "It is I, do not be afraid," reveal Him as both Son of God and Prince of Peace. The central burden of the message is that Christ draws near to the fearful and anxious to bring His peace, and that believers, indwelt by His Spirit, need not fear the storms of life. Pastor Rockhill also teaches from Jesus' own practice the importance of resting the body and refreshing the soul, especially on the Lord's Day. He closes with a searching application: many today seek a false Jesus who entertains and gratifies earthly desires without calling for repentance. Pastor Rockhill urges each hearer to examine which Jesus they are seeking, pressing them to trust the crucified and risen Christ of the gospel.

This episode explores the theological identity of the Bible, arguing that it is not merely a human religious text but the authoritative Word of God. By examining 2 Timothy 3:14-17 and 2 Peter 1:19-21, the episode clarifies that while human authors wrote the scriptures, the Holy Spirit sovereignly guided them, resulting in a text that is both genuinely human and divinely inspired. The episode emphasizes that the Bible's authority is grounded in God's nature rather than church tradition or human consensus, serving as the sole rule for faith and obedience. It further outlines the practical implications of this doctrine, urging believers to hear, read, believe, submit to, and teach Scripture as the means by which God makes them wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.