Spirits on SermonAudio

At the start of a race, runners must not jump the gun, but wait for the right moment. The gun fires, then the race begins. In the case of a race, the timing is a practical matter of fairness. In the case of Jesus' disciples, in Luke 24:48–49, Jesus gave them a great commission and then told them to stay put, to wait in the city. But why? They waited until they were clothed with power from on high. This band of brothers who had seen it all with their own eyes were not equipped to witness concerning Jesus without the Holy Spirit. This should tell us something about our own dependence and need in gospel ministry today.

Peter explains that the salvation believers hear in the Gospel was revealed to the prophets long ago, though they searched to understand the Spirit's message about Christ's sufferings and subsequent glories. This revelation continues to serve believers today. Listen as Pastor Caleb considers why we should embrace the Gospel of our salvation and rejoice in it amid trials

This sermon addresses the danger of legalism, described as the 'ditch on the right' that Christians must avoid while pursuing a life of obedience to God's commandments. The central argument is that legalism arises from a false theological separation between salvation and sanctification, treating the Christian life as a two-stage process rather than an organic outgrowth of the Gospel. By relying on self-generated righteousness and man-made rules instead of the sustaining grace of Christ, believers risk becoming disconnected from the Head of the Church. The message emphasizes that true obedience flows naturally from a heart transformed by God's love and the work of the Holy Spirit, rather than from a desire to earn favor or maintain self-righteousness. Listeners are urged to remain rooted in the assurance of justification and adoption, allowing the law to function as a rule of gratitude rather than a burden of performance.

As we continue to consider Heaven in the future... We ask the question, what exactly will we be like, in Heaven in the future? And the Apostle Paul (the Holy Spirit) answers!

Pastor Howe preaches from John 1:12-13 on the Power of the Sons of God.

The sermon distinguishes between modern cultural expressions of worship, such as music and emotional displays, and the biblical definition of worship as extreme submission to God in spirit and truth. It argues that true worship involves physical humility, such as kneeling and bowing, which aligns the body with a heart of contrition and confession. The speaker emphasizes that while praise and music are important, they are not synonymous with worship, which requires acknowledging one's unworthiness and the truth of human sinfulness. By referencing the seraphim and the need for genuine humility, the message calls for a return to a posture of deep reverence and self-humbling before the throne of grace.