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This sermon examines the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus to illustrate the necessity of spiritual regeneration for salvation. It argues that human religious knowledge and intellectual pride are insufficient to comprehend God, as sinners are spiritually dead and blind to heavenly truths. The central message emphasizes that only through the new birth, effected by the Holy Spirit and received by faith, can one enter the kingdom of God. The preacher contrasts the arrogance of self-reliance with the sovereign mercy of God, who sent His Son to save the lost despite their ignorance. The discourse concludes with an urgent call for sinners to abandon their preconceived notions and believe in Christ to escape condemnation.

Pr Brendan Fischer - The Ministry of Producing Christlikeness

It is a wonderful thing to be redeemed. In our sermon series on the Shorter Catechism, we have seen that man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. We have seen that we fell from that, but that Christ has redeemed us to bring us back to God!

Sermon Notes "For the Sake of the Gospel" Acts 21:17-26 I. Gospel success should produce worship, not competition (17-20a) II. Gospel unity can be threatened by rumor and suspicion (20b22) III. Gospel freedom should be exercised with humility and love (23-26)

This sermon examines the early church's transition from Jerusalem to Antioch, emphasizing that God desires an outward-looking body of believers who extend the gospel beyond their own cultural and ethnic boundaries. The text contrasts the partial obedience of those who preached only to Jews with the faithful witness of Hellenists who shared the faith with Greeks, demonstrating that the hand of the Lord rests upon those who align their hearts with His inclusive mission. Furthermore, the passage highlights the critical role of encouragement in church growth, using Barnabas as a model of a Spirit-filled believer who builds others up rather than criticizing their shortcomings. The preacher argues that a culture of encouragement, rooted in the character of the Holy Spirit, fosters spiritual maturity and practical service, whereas a spirit of fault-finding drives believers away and stifles the church's vitality. Ultimately, the message calls for a community that reflects God's grace by actively seeking the lost and supporting one another in their walk with Christ.

Theme: Not grieving but pleasing the Holy Spirit in all our conduct. 1. Walking in Love. 2. Grieving or Pleasing the Holy Spirit