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In John 13:31-38, we see God's glorious love revealed in the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ and reflected in the lives of His people. Jesus commands us to love one another JUST AS HE HAS LOVED US! This is a love that is self-giving, gracious, and extended to the undeserving. We are fully known by our God, and yet we are fully loved! But there is a problem. Like Peter, we often approach spiritual matters with confidence in our own strength, only to discover that our best intentions are insufficient. Thankfully, Jesus has not simply commanded us to love and left us to accomplish it on our own. He has given us His Holy Spirit, through whom God's love is poured into our hearts. As we surrender ourselves to our good and gracious God, His love begins to overflow from us to others. In this way, the unseen God is seen in the world, and His glory is on display through His people. Our confidence, then, is not in our ability to love perfectly, but in the love of God PERFECTLY DEMONSTRATED in Jesus Christ, whose finished work is our only hope in life and death!

The sermon explores the internal conflict between the flesh and the Spirit as described in Galatians 5, emphasizing that the works of the flesh are rooted in selfishness and self-gratification. It presents sanctification as a lifelong process where believers must actively cooperate with the Holy Spirit to mortify sin and cultivate righteousness. Using the agricultural metaphor of a cultivated field, the message illustrates that natural human effort produces only thorns, whereas the Spirit's work yields the fruit of love, joy, and peace. The preacher urges believers to submit to God's pruning and transformation, allowing the Spirit to rip out sinful roots so that their lives may bear fruit that testifies to their divine source. This discernment of fruit serves as the ultimate verification of a believer's genuine connection to Christ.

The sermon explores the necessity of spiritual rebirth through the dialogue between Jesus and Nicodemus in John chapter 3. It contrasts the religious status of Nicodemus with the transformative power of the Gospel, arguing that human effort and religious tradition are insufficient for entering the kingdom of God. By referencing the life of the Apostle Paul and the prophecy in Ezekiel 36, the message emphasizes that God provides a new heart and spirit to those who believe. The central theme is that salvation is a gift of grace, where Christ pays the penalty for sin, allowing believers to be made new creations rather than merely reformed individuals. The sermon concludes with a pastoral call for listeners to examine their own spiritual state and trust completely in Jesus Christ for eternal life.

After the 5 walks of Ephesians comes standing against spiritual wickedness. First know that the Holy Spirit within you is greater than Satan & his demons. Then know that the Spirit thru Paul tells you that wearing the whole armor of God further enables you to stand.

The spirit of man needs to be changed to love and serve the Lord. The spirit in the Bible can also refer to an evil spirit which is of the devil. The devil is still very active today and it is important to know the Lord and be directed by Him rather than being a play thing for the devil.

This sermon examines the profound influence and destructive potential of human speech, drawing primarily from James 3. It argues that the tongue serves as a diagnostic tool for genuine faith, as an unbridled tongue reveals a heart disconnected from the gospel. The message highlights the paradox of the tongue's small size versus its capacity to cause immense spiritual and relational damage, comparing it to a forest fire or a ship's rudder. While acknowledging the human inability to tame the tongue through willpower alone, the sermon points to the necessity of Christ's sovereignty and the Holy Spirit's work in transforming the heart. Ultimately, it calls the congregation to use their speech for the praise of God and the edification of neighbors, ensuring that their words reflect the glory of Christ rather than personal frustration or sin.

We use the word Redeem frequently and almost certainly too casually… It is a word and concept that is worth the time that it take to absorb, for there is a sweep of grandeur we can only faintly grasp on the edges of our spirits holds wonders we can never comprehend, but there is much here which can be understood…

How can we face the uncertainty, suffering, and immortality of this present life with eternity in view? Because God has prepared an eternal dwelling for us, and given us his spirit as the guarantee we can face this temporary life with a certainty of everlasting life.

Email address: [email protected] Mailing address: The Lighthouse, P.O. Box 1317, Baxley, Georgia 31515 LHRBS #2283 Isaiah 66:1-6 Key Points of the Lesson: Who do we worship? The Triune God. Unchangeable and Holy. The One True and Living God. the only One worthy of worship. Why do we worship? It is the purpose for which we were created. How do we worship? In Spirit and in Truth. We must worship out of love for our Creator and in a manner that pleases Him. We must worship God on His terms. Additional Passages: John 4:21-24 Acts 7:47-50 Acts 17:24-25 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Isaiah 57:15 Ezekiel 20:25-26 John 16:1-3 Malachi 4:1-3 Micah 6:6-8