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Debtors to Live in the Spirit | Romans 8:12-13 I. The Christian View of Sanctification A. Not Magic, Second Blessings, Surrender B. A New Nature: Be What God Has Made You C. A New Power: By the Indwelling Spirit of Christ D. An Active Life: Walk in the Spirit, Do What God Says E. A Way and Order of Life: Live Doctrine Applied II. Holiness the Christian's Joyful Debt or Obligation A. No Believer Indebted to the Flesh 1. Owe Sin Nothing: Wages Paid 2. Set Free from the Law of Sin and Death B. Every Believer a Debtor to Live in the Spirit 1. A Debtor to Christ's Law of the Spirit of Life 2. A Debtor to Live God's Truth 3. A Debtor to Kill Sin through the Spirit 4. A Debtor to Live to God Everywhere

This sermon examines the distinct activities and identities of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through a detailed study of Acts 10, Acts 20, and John 1. The exposition highlights the Son's role as the divine Word who reveals the Father, emphasizing His deity, humanity, and the central importance of His resurrection and atoning work. It contrasts the Spirit's empowering of Christ in His ministry with the Spirit's ongoing work in equipping church leaders to shepherd the flock. By analyzing these passages, the teaching affirms the unity of the Godhead while distinguishing the specific contributions of each person, particularly focusing on the purchase of the church through Christ's blood and the eternal pre-existence of the Son.

What prayers does Jesus answer? Who is the Helper Jesus talks about? In today's message, Pastor Steve gives two promises that comforts every troubled heart. Listen as we study together John 14:13-18.

This sermon examines the seven final statements of Jesus Christ on the cross, highlighting their theological significance and pastoral application. It explores themes of divine forgiveness, compassionate care for others, the promise of salvation, and the reality of human suffering experienced by the incarnate God. The message emphasizes that Jesus bore rejection and agony to fulfill the finished work of redemption, offering believers a high priest who understands their infirmities. By concluding with the assurance of Christ's spirit being commended to the Father, the sermon invites the audience to find peace in the completed sacrifice and to trust in the eternal security of their salvation.

In Joshua 10:1–11, we witness a powerful demonstration of God's sovereignty, faithfulness, and judgment. When five Amorite kings unite to attack Gibeon, Joshua responds to the Gibeonites' desperate appeal for help, honoring Israel's covenant despite the deception through which it was established. God reassures Joshua, commanding him not to fear and promising victory. Joshua marches through the night, but the resulting triumph belongs entirely to the Lord. God confounds the enemy and sends devastating hailstones, demonstrating that victory comes not through human strength but through divine intervention. This account teaches believers the importance of keeping their promises, trusting God's Word, and depending upon His power rather than their own abilities. Just as God sustained Israel in battle, He sustains Christians in their continuing struggle against sin through His Word and the Holy Spirit. The destruction of the Amorites also reveals God's righteous judgment against persistent rebellion and foreshadows the final judgment awaiting mankind. Joshua 10:1-11

Jesus Christ perfectly displays humility and patience. Looking to Philippians 2:3–8, Dave Jenkins considers Christ's willing service, His patience with imperfect disciples, and His obedience to the point of death on a cross. This episode of Contending for the Word Q&A explains how Christ's character shapes our service to others and our response to suffering. We need Jesus as our Savior, and His grace enables us to follow His example. As we depend on Him and walk by His Spirit, we grow in humility, patience, and trust in God. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

In Exodus 5:15–6:13, Pharaoh increases Israel's burden by demanding bricks without straw, prompting the foremen to blame Moses and Aaron and Moses to ask God, "Why have you done evil to this people?" The sermon considers whether we should question God and whether He is good, drawing on Job 38, Romans 9 and 11, Isaiah 60:22, Galatians 6:9, and 2 Peter 3:8 to remind us that God's wisdom and timing exceed ours. Rather than getting stuck on "Why?", we are challenged to ask, "Who is God?" In Exodus 6, God declares, "I am the Lord," and promises to bring Israel out of slavery, deliver and redeem them, make them His people, be their God, bring them into the promised land, and give it to them as a possession. Though Israel's broken spirits and harsh slavery made it difficult to hear, their story reminds us that meeting people's needs can help ministry reach them. The sermon also considers Moses' "uncircumcised lips" alongside Isaiah 6 and Acts 7:22, understanding the phrase as a matter of sin rather than a speech impediment. In closing, Mark 10:18 points us to God as the one who alone is good and invites us to reflect on who He is, what He has done, and how He has kept His promises—promises we can see fulfilled as we look back.