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This sermon examines Acts chapter 8 to distinguish between genuine conversion and mere religious profession, using the contrasting examples of Saul and Simon the sorcerer. The speaker highlights how Saul's violent persecution of the church demonstrates the depth of human depravity prior to grace, while Simon's attempt to purchase spiritual power reveals the emptiness of a faith that lacks the new birth. The narrative progresses to the ministry of Philip in Samaria, where the distinction between public profession and the receipt of the Holy Spirit is clarified through the actions of Peter and John. The lesson culminates in the story of the Ethiopian eunuch, illustrating how the Holy Spirit guides individuals to understand the Messiah in Isaiah 53 and leads them to baptism. The overall tone is instructional and historical, emphasizing that true salvation is a divine work that transforms the heart rather than a human effort to acquire religious status.

Dawn Hill examines Vlad Savchuk's "octopus spirit" teaching and the Scriptures used to support it. She explains why passages about thoughts, temptation, and spiritual warfare should be read in context rather than used to establish an unnamed demon. She closes with biblical encouragement to seek counsel, resist isolation, and look to Christ and His Word. For more from Dawn, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/dawn-hill/

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A challenge to modern spirituality from the Spirit of Christ. What we need and why.

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The sermon explores the Christian call to run the race of faith with endurance, as outlined in Hebrews 12, by laying aside spiritual weights and fixing one's eyes on Jesus. It emphasizes the necessity of the Holy Spirit's fire to purify, empower, and energize believers, drawing on biblical examples from the burning bush to Pentecost. The message warns against the lethargy of lukewarm faith, urging a wholehearted response to God's call for zeal and boldness. By referencing historical figures like Spurgeon and Calvin, the text highlights the church's need for divine intensity rather than superficial piety. Ultimately, it calls for a life filled with the Spirit's power, enabling believers to finish the race with victory and purpose.

This sermon examines Stephen's defense in Acts chapter 7 as a comprehensive recap of Israel's history, tracing the covenant from Abraham through the Exodus and the establishment of the tabernacle. The central argument highlights the consistent pattern of Israel resisting the Holy Spirit and rejecting God's appointed leaders, culminating in the murder of Jesus. The speaker emphasizes the theological significance of God's sovereignty over physical structures, noting that the Almighty cannot be contained by a temple built by human hands. Through this historical lens, the sermon convicts the audience of spiritual obstinacy and hypocrisy, urging believers to recognize the danger of resisting divine guidance. The narrative concludes with the hope found in Stephen's final vision and the ultimate forgiveness extended to those who participated in his martyrdom.

This sermon examines the Apostle Paul's missionary strategy and theological perspective on the relationship between Gentile and Jewish believers as presented in Romans 15. It highlights Paul's desire to preach the gospel in unreached regions, specifically Spain, while acknowledging that his plans are ultimately subject to God's will. The teaching emphasizes that Gentile believers are indebted to Jewish believers for the spiritual blessings derived from the Abrahamic covenant, urging the church to support Jewish believers materially. Additionally, the passage illustrates the doctrine of the Trinity through Paul's exhortation for prayer, which invokes the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in a single sentence. The sermon concludes with a call to align personal ambitions with divine purpose and to rely on the God of peace for daily sustenance.

This sermon explores the theological foundation of church authority, asserting that Christ is the supreme head of the body of believers, ruling through the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. It distinguishes between Christ's subduing authority over the world and His nurturing, headship over the church, emphasizing that the primary goal of the local congregation is the sanctification of believers into the image of Christ. The teaching outlines the delegated, limited authority of local leaders, including elders who shepherd souls and deacons who manage practical needs, while affirming the active role of the membership in maintaining spiritual health. By grounding leadership in the sufficiency of Scripture and the example of Christ, the sermon encourages a posture of willing obedience and mutual care within the local church context.