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Day of Humiliation Service (Fast Day) VaultAI Summary: This sermon opens a communion season by examining the sin of grieving the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that true believers are called to self-examination and sincere repentance before partaking in the Lord's Supper. The speaker affirms the full deity and personhood of the Holy Spirit, who indwells believers as a seal of ownership and a source of comfort, salvation, and sanctification. Grieving the Spirit is identified through a lack of daily dependence, persistent disobedience to God's commands, and the quenching of spiritual fervor, which results in the temporary withdrawal of His power and presence as a loving chastisement. The message calls for evangelical repentance, urging believers to seek forgiveness through Christ and to actively please the Spirit by meditating on Jesus and cultivating His fruit. Ultimately, the sermon invites the congregation to make their hearts a welcoming home for the Holy Spirit, leading to deeper union with Christ and the experience of divine love.

Dawn Hill examines The Gospel of Narc, raising concerns about Christian coaching, deliverance teaching, and messages that appear to discourage local church involvement. She evaluates claims about demonic spirits and heavenly experiences, explains why podcasts and support groups cannot replace pastoral care, and encourages Christians recovering from spiritual abuse to seek qualified biblical counsel and fellowship in a faithful local church.

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Beware of false prophets; try the spirits

This sermon examines the doctrine of effectual calling as presented in the Westminster Confession of Faith, emphasizing that salvation is entirely the work of God's free grace rather than human foresight or effort. The central argument asserts that regeneration must precede faith, as the natural human state is one of spiritual death and hostility toward God, rendering individuals passive until the Holy Spirit renews their hearts. The teaching addresses three key objections: the role of God's foreknowledge, the salvation of elect infants who cannot respond to the preached Word, and the distinction between those who merely exhibit common operations of the Spirit and those who are truly effectually called. By contrasting the Arminian view of conditional election with the Reformed perspective of unconditional grace, the sermon highlights that God's eternal decree rests solely on His purpose and love, not on anticipated human response. Ultimately, this doctrine provides assurance to believers that their salvation is secure because it is grounded in God's almighty power to draw them to Christ and preserve them until the end.

This sermon explores the theological necessity and mechanism of biblical conversion, arguing that it is a fundamental transformation of the heart that the sinner needs. It asserts that human nature is inherently corrupt and incapable of self-redemption, necessitating a supernatural intervention by God. The central message emphasizes that conversion is entirely God's gracious work, initiated by the Holy Spirit through the Word to convict and draw sinners to Christ. This divine action results in genuine repentance and faith, which are presented as gifts granted to the believer rather than human achievements. The sermon concludes by affirming that true conversion produces a changed life characterized by perseverance and fruitfulness, distinguishing genuine faith from external profession.

Wednesday Evening service at Calvary Baptist Pastor Tracy Puckett We are an old fashioned, Independent Missionary Baptist Church, with Holy Ghost, King James preaching, and spirit filled singing. We invite you to come and be a part of our church family. Our doors are always open, and we hope that you and your family will come and experience the love of God here at Calvary! "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. (Psalm 122:1)"

This sermon examines the ministries of Elijah and Elisha within the historical context of 2 Kings, highlighting how God used their miraculous powers to demonstrate His sovereignty over the false gods of Israel. The message emphasizes that these signs served to authenticate the prophets' messages during a time of national apostasy, contrasting the era of divine demonstration with the current age of faith based on the completed canon of Scripture. It explores the theme of spiritual succession, illustrated by Elisha's request for a double portion of Elijah's spirit and his subsequent faithfulness in serving without seeking personal recognition. The preacher draws typological connections between these Old Testament figures and Jesus Christ, noting how their ministries point to the greater works believers are empowered to do through the indwelling Holy Spirit. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a recognition of God's remnant and an embrace of individual calling, urging believers to serve faithfully in their unique capacities rather than mimicking others.

This sermon examines the historical and theological arguments for religious liberty in early colonial America, focusing on the Baptist perspective that the state has no authority over the church or individual conscience. It contrasts the corruption of state-sanctioned religion, which often led to persecution and heresy, with the belief that true Christianity is sustained by the new covenant and the work of the Holy Spirit rather than human enforcement. The discussion highlights the critical distinction between sins and crimes, asserting that while government should regulate civil interactions, it must not dictate matters of piety or worship. By citing figures like Roger Williams and Isaac Backus, the message emphasizes that Christ is the sole lawgiver of the church, and that religious freedom is essential for the authentic growth of the faith.